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Californians spent tens of thousands on solar panels to escape brutal utility bills — then spent tens of thousands more on whole-house generators when the grid still let them down. Welcome to the most expensive electricity in America.
You spend thousands of dollars on a home standby generator precisely because you never want to be left in the dark. You envision seamless, automatic protection during storms, outages, and grid failures — the unit outside quietly starting up, the lights staying on, your family staying comfortable. So when the power goes out and your home standby generator sputters, cranks, then goes silent, that investment feels like a very expensive and dangerous mistake.
Right now, as you read this, residents of Pollock Pines and surrounding communities in El Dorado County are going on more than a week without electricity. Grocery stores are running on generators. Families are huddled around propane heaters. And roads remain impassable, leaving PG&E crews to reach some outage sites by helicopter, snowcat, and — in some cases — snowshoes.
Politics shapes our laws, informs our values, and often drives public debate. At its best, it’s a tool for collective progress. Yet, as political discussions seep into every corner of modern life, it’s worth asking: Are there domains where politics simply doesn’t belong?
The Home Theater Market, Just because their sound systems deliver Dolby Atmos are they worth it? If all your content is streamed you may be surprised.
Proposition 50 would let California’s Legislature replace the independent redistricting map, giving Democrats a potential advantage in every district.
Wealthy celebrities and moguls often share political opinions, but their lives are far removed from everyday struggles like rent or medical bills. Instead of following the rich and famous, listen to those who serve your community and experience real-world challenges. Always research issues yourself before deciding what — and who — to believe.
Losing Our Humanity in a Hyperconnected World. How Social Media is dividing America.
It is interesting that most people now think artificial intelligence is the best thing since electricity was invented. Of course, electricity is a real thing but how much information in the world wide web is now fake?
I’m 67 years old and have seen a lot happen in our world. As a fifth-generation American — assuming the average generation spans about 50 years since our country’s founding — I’ve had a front-row seat to many changes. And in this age of fast, free-flowing information, I find myself deeply disappointed in how people behave.
