3 chapters across the catalog
San Francisco Construction Noise and Laser Pointer Retaliation
A host describes an ongoing conflict with the Transbay Joint Power Authority over early-morning construction noise in San Francisco. After failed attempts to involve the police or building inspectors, the host recounts using a high-powered laser pointer to scare away crows and considers chaining himself to construction equipment in protest.
Transbay Joint Powers Authority Eminent Domain and Noise Complaints
A host describes a conflict with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) regarding early morning construction noise in San Francisco. Despite city ordinances prohibiting noise before 7:00 AM, crews began work at 6:45 AM. After a complaint to TJPA representative Mila Gonzalez, the crews reportedly began even earlier the following day at 6:30 AM.
Transbay Transit Center Project, San Francisco Eminent Domain
Adam Curry explains that his studio location is under threat of demolition due to eminent domain for the Transbay Transit Center project. The hosts criticize the $8 billion project, describing it as a "fascist" undertaking involving a massive terminal for buses and a proposed high-speed train to Los Angeles. They express skepticism regarding the project's feasibility and the displacement of local residents and historic buildings.
