r/norcal

The pain at the pump is colliding with California’s ambitious push away from fossil fuels, as refinery closures, supply disruptions and a deepening debate over reliance on imported oil and gas raise new questions about whether the state can keep gasoline affordable during the transition.

i’m making this post because I am really disappointed in the reality of the American healthcare system. Today in NorCal, a family member had his four year-old daughter slip in the shower and then she was bleeding from her vagina. He took her to the urgent care center and they told him they would not do a vaginal examination on a child and he had to go to the ER.

When they got to the ER, they went to triage, and after explaining the situation, they explained that there was nothing that could be done and she would just have to heal with time. They told them that it might hurt when she peed for a while, but it would heal and everything would be good.

The shocker here was after triage. They went to check out and were told they could go home. They were told that this was 1/3 of the co-pay on their employer subsidized insurance plan.

The total for this visit was $3100 on the co-pay with insurance. So that means this was almost $10,000 for near nothing. Just a diagnosis and being told to deal with it heal, and by the way you owe us three grand.

We’re failing hard. This sucks and I am really sad about the state of our world right now.

What movie would instantly get you to buy a ticket for a night at the theater?

Has anyone else had their homeowners insurance suddenly threaten to drop them because of their roof? I’ve been in my place for years and never had an issue until i got a random letter saying my shingles were "past their service life" or whatever. i spent like three days stressing out because nobody wants to cover houses in the foothills anymore.

anyway i finally got an inspection done to see if i actually needed a full replacement or just some repairs to satisfy the underwriters. I called up a local crew called roof geeks since they're over in shingle springs and know the el dorado county requirements.

they actually walked me through the whole fire-rating thing which i didn't even realize was a factor for the new policies. turns out my attic venting was also a mess which explains why my ac bill was like $400 last july lol.

just a heads up if you're in the same situation, don't wait until the next big storm to check things out. it’s way easier to deal with insurance when you have a technical report ready to throw at them.

now i just have to hope the rates dont spike again next month... anyway, end of rant.

Planning an 8-day Northern California road trip in June and wanted quick feedback on the itinerary/pacing.

Route:
SF → Napa (scenic drive only) → Lake Tahoe → Yosemite → Monterey/Carmel → Big Sur → SF

Main stops:
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Emerald Bay
- Sand Harbor
- Tunnel View
- Glacier Point
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Bixby Bridge
- McWay Falls
- Battery Spencer

We’re mainly into scenic drives, viewpoints, photography, and nature - not wineries/nightlife. Napa is mainly just for the scenic CA-29 drive and breakfast stop before heading to Tahoe.

Main question:
Does this route/pacing feel realistic, or am I missing any must-see spots or hidden gems along the way?

Also, is Santa Cruz worth adding on the Big Sur → SF day, or should we spend more time in Big Sur instead?

I don’t know much about who’s who, other than Michael Tubbs, which knowing him as stockton mayors seemed pretty sketch. hired friends. spent a ton of time out of the state- and country- (like a trip to thailand…?)… and otherwise seems to be playing the politics game… i don’t recall him doing a damn thing positive for stockton… and the number one thing touted about the whole basic income thing… wasn’t even his idea… and it was funded as a grant from facebook or something… and only for a few (dozen?) (hundred?) people….

Any thoughts? Any one else worth looking at?

Majority of people moving out of Humboldt went to red states, 70% picking Arizona, 60% Idaho, 30% Nevada.

Humboldt / Redding are obsessed with each other.

Chico / Sacramento obsessed with each other the same way.

People who want California who can no longer afford Cali all jump to Oregon for the similarities.

50% who are from LA/Bay and move to Humboldt are shell shocked and 45% move back to bigger.

I drove from Crescent City to Santa Cruz, 80% of all CA cities are boarded up buildings, dying malls, struggling inflated priced restaurants and gucchi unhoused with more rights and income I'll ever have.

I'm traveling down the coast from Eugene to San Fran with my 81 yo father. I wanted a suggestion on where I should dedicate a two night stay. I already have one in Mendocino but was looking for another. Some suggestions have been Brookings, Trinidad, Bandon and Crescent City. We aren't going to be able to hiking so once we meet our destination, we're looking for something that we could drive to and admire. Very easy walks are doable. Thanks for your help!

lemme know anything or whatchu think I should change

edit; since im being flamed for not being specific; this is more of a general map that combines data and information from multiple other gang maps. -no this is not meant to be 1:1, 100% accurate, or 100% up to date -yes this is not the entirety of northern california do you have any idea how long this takes to map out and verify -no, not every group or area or place in here is home to gangsters and others, there are just groups and musicians here too; why? because the area and its relating politics and environmental struggle directly influence the groups music and ideas.

so sorry for silly ol me not being an actual cartographer but suck it up and let me know what you think I should change or what you think is actually different

positive feedback preferred if you come on sum bs i will ring u out in the comments

Hey y'all, greetings from NC! My husband and I will be visiting NorCal this summer (early-mid July) for about 10 days; our children are attending an outdoor program and we've got to fly them out, and decided we'd make it a trip for us, too. Any suggestions for the coast on where to stay? We're deciding between Mendocino and Sea Ranch, as they seem fairly nature centered and chill -- any reason we should choose one over the other? Totally aware y'all's beaches are different from our Outer Banks, so sweaters will be packed! Tips for activities and food also greatly welcome. Thank you! 💚

Need $3000 dollar loan to pay my energy/Gas bill. Single dad with 7 year old who works full time and has No debt but no credit. Can pay back but I am having a hard time on which loan I should choose. I have my bills and paystubs to prove my situation. I am going to probably get a online loan even with all of the extra they charge. I am a man of my word and am willing to sign papers with my car as collateral and get it done quick. I also appreciate any advice on how to get what I’m looking for. Located in Northern California

for context i recived an email regarding from "interstate council of Higher education" regarding highland university of california but the physical address is just a random building in cali and has a view of the bank of America tower. i just want to confirm if this uni is connected to the official "university of California" or just a Scam website and an imaginary uni and a dream. Address: 622 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA. if anyone here has any experiences with this uni or related let me know. Thanks in advance their website

Highland University of California

Twice now, I’ve become ill after eating at the Arby’s in the William’s Love’s. Is it just me? Has anyone else had that experience?

I'm looking at vacation rentals for a few days getaway from the SF peninsula in July, and found a nice looking house overlooking the lake in Lucerne (Lake County) It looks like a great deal, and after reading about the area, I get why it's a bargain. So I know enough not to swim in the lake or expect much nice local culture, but we're just looking for a place to hang out and relax with nice views, maybe take a day trip or two. My question is about the smell. How often is the smell really bad in July and is Lucerne badly affected? Is there a good chance it's going to reek so bad we can't even sit on the deck and enjoy the view?