Jake
@honyocker.bsky.social
Cyclist. Accidental landlord. Guest on Kashia land. California Trails Fdtn & CAMTB guy. Experimental journalism. Bikes & Trail advocacy. FTP! Unhappy about politics and policy, but looking forward to seizing the opportunities. SFSU & NAU swammer.
Clearly, if you like your Fort Ross wines, it's probably the glyphosate. (Pour it down the drain where it belongs)
December 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Clearly, if you like your Fort Ross wines, it's probably the glyphosate. (Pour it down the drain where it belongs)
Hear me out...
Because MARKETING PROFESSIONALS hadn't quite figured out how to nickel and dime families in the 60s to the extent they do now.
That AND we simply cannot have all the things. Only rich people can afford abundance.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
Because MARKETING PROFESSIONALS hadn't quite figured out how to nickel and dime families in the 60s to the extent they do now.
That AND we simply cannot have all the things. Only rich people can afford abundance.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
These Young Adults Make Good Money. But Life, They Say, Is Unaffordable.
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hear me out...
Because MARKETING PROFESSIONALS hadn't quite figured out how to nickel and dime families in the 60s to the extent they do now.
That AND we simply cannot have all the things. Only rich people can afford abundance.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
Because MARKETING PROFESSIONALS hadn't quite figured out how to nickel and dime families in the 60s to the extent they do now.
That AND we simply cannot have all the things. Only rich people can afford abundance.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
We are so fucked.
LeoLabs says they see hundreds of debris objects from the Starlink failure event
December 20, 2025 at 5:14 AM
We are so fucked.
Anybody else noticed how many of our "progressive" public agencies haven't abandoned xitter yet?
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Anybody else noticed how many of our "progressive" public agencies haven't abandoned xitter yet?
Bureaucratic
Lubrication
there. I said it.
Lubrication
there. I said it.
December 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Bureaucratic
Lubrication
there. I said it.
Lubrication
there. I said it.
Don't believe me? Annual total payroll of $3.5M.
Here is their entire list of accomplishments for 2025 from their own press room:
(For anyone counting, that's 7 press releases and 6 blog posts for a $20M annual organization that is bound by CA statute to support State Parks.)
Here is their entire list of accomplishments for 2025 from their own press room:
(For anyone counting, that's 7 press releases and 6 blog posts for a $20M annual organization that is bound by CA statute to support State Parks.)
December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Don't believe me? Annual total payroll of $3.5M.
Here is their entire list of accomplishments for 2025 from their own press room:
(For anyone counting, that's 7 press releases and 6 blog posts for a $20M annual organization that is bound by CA statute to support State Parks.)
Here is their entire list of accomplishments for 2025 from their own press room:
(For anyone counting, that's 7 press releases and 6 blog posts for a $20M annual organization that is bound by CA statute to support State Parks.)
You may say to yourself, what do these people even do?
And you may ask yourself - is this actually doing anything for improving park trails and access to the outdoors?
(And the answer is - Not really! Not measurably.)
parkscalifornia.org/parks-califo...
And you may ask yourself - is this actually doing anything for improving park trails and access to the outdoors?
(And the answer is - Not really! Not measurably.)
parkscalifornia.org/parks-califo...
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
You may say to yourself, what do these people even do?
And you may ask yourself - is this actually doing anything for improving park trails and access to the outdoors?
(And the answer is - Not really! Not measurably.)
parkscalifornia.org/parks-califo...
And you may ask yourself - is this actually doing anything for improving park trails and access to the outdoors?
(And the answer is - Not really! Not measurably.)
parkscalifornia.org/parks-califo...
MacDonald's apology (for sexual inappropriate behavior) doesn't strike me as one that was very well thought-out or processed.
The gravity of this should require something a bit more than an "I'm sorry" tearfest? I mean, come on lady.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
The gravity of this should require something a bit more than an "I'm sorry" tearfest? I mean, come on lady.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Sonoma County First News for December 18, 2025
Podcast Episode · First News · 12/18/2025 · 1 sec
podcasts.apple.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
MacDonald's apology (for sexual inappropriate behavior) doesn't strike me as one that was very well thought-out or processed.
The gravity of this should require something a bit more than an "I'm sorry" tearfest? I mean, come on lady.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
The gravity of this should require something a bit more than an "I'm sorry" tearfest? I mean, come on lady.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
I'm super tired of all this false equivalence about AI.
YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE POLLUTED A THOUSAND TIMES MORE THAN NYC?
OUR FUCKING CARS
YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE POLLUTED A THOUSAND TIMES MORE THAN NYC?
OUR FUCKING CARS
AI data centers created as much pollution as New York City this year, study estimates
AI data centers created as much pollution as New York City this year, study estimates
AI data centers created as much pollution as New York City this year, study estimates
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I'm super tired of all this false equivalence about AI.
YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE POLLUTED A THOUSAND TIMES MORE THAN NYC?
OUR FUCKING CARS
YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE POLLUTED A THOUSAND TIMES MORE THAN NYC?
OUR FUCKING CARS
December 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
From my favorite veteran campaign consultant:
"...on electing better people... that's something I've been involved in for decades, literally, to little/no effect. It's hard as fuck to find people willing to run who aren't egomaniacs or idiots. We can keep trying..."
hope springs eternal
"...on electing better people... that's something I've been involved in for decades, literally, to little/no effect. It's hard as fuck to find people willing to run who aren't egomaniacs or idiots. We can keep trying..."
hope springs eternal
December 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
From my favorite veteran campaign consultant:
"...on electing better people... that's something I've been involved in for decades, literally, to little/no effect. It's hard as fuck to find people willing to run who aren't egomaniacs or idiots. We can keep trying..."
hope springs eternal
"...on electing better people... that's something I've been involved in for decades, literally, to little/no effect. It's hard as fuck to find people willing to run who aren't egomaniacs or idiots. We can keep trying..."
hope springs eternal
It only took CA State Parks and CA Natural Resources Agency TWO YEARS to *begin* to figure out how to spend money we all voted for for parks and trails
I'll certainly remember that the next time I advocate for something like Prop4.
www.myinput.com/CaliforniaTr...
I'll certainly remember that the next time I advocate for something like Prop4.
www.myinput.com/CaliforniaTr...
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It only took CA State Parks and CA Natural Resources Agency TWO YEARS to *begin* to figure out how to spend money we all voted for for parks and trails
I'll certainly remember that the next time I advocate for something like Prop4.
www.myinput.com/CaliforniaTr...
I'll certainly remember that the next time I advocate for something like Prop4.
www.myinput.com/CaliforniaTr...
My nomination for Quote of 2025 goes to....
autocomplete is, indeed, quite handy! please don't put your dick in it.
December 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My nomination for Quote of 2025 goes to....
I am not sad to see Maraskeshia Smith go from Santa Rosa... a seemingly decent person who NEVER bothered to attend an IT staff meeting or introduce herself... after more than 3 years. Not a team builder. Kind of a gaping hole.
If you're also a journey level CM, please don't make this mistake.
If you're also a journey level CM, please don't make this mistake.
December 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I am not sad to see Maraskeshia Smith go from Santa Rosa... a seemingly decent person who NEVER bothered to attend an IT staff meeting or introduce herself... after more than 3 years. Not a team builder. Kind of a gaping hole.
If you're also a journey level CM, please don't make this mistake.
If you're also a journey level CM, please don't make this mistake.
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Thank you California Mountain Biking Coalition for elevating the voices of mountain bikers throughout California! 🙌🚵🏻♀️
Support this important trail advocacy work here: camtb.org/donate/
Support this important trail advocacy work here: camtb.org/donate/
Looking ahead to 2026, CAMTB is gearing up for one of our most impactful advocacy years yet. 🎉
For more on next year’s advocacy plan, click here 🔗: camtb.org/2025/12/15/c...
For more on next year’s advocacy plan, click here 🔗: camtb.org/2025/12/15/c...
CAMTB Public Policy & Political Action Plan - California Mountain Biking Coalition
What’s On Tap for 2026! Your past support has fueled our fight for more and better trails and public lands access. Here’s a look at the critical work ahead in 2026, which your continued support will d...
camtb.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thank you California Mountain Biking Coalition for elevating the voices of mountain bikers throughout California! 🙌🚵🏻♀️
Support this important trail advocacy work here: camtb.org/donate/
Support this important trail advocacy work here: camtb.org/donate/
Reposted by Jake
It's time to whistle the fuck up again Chicago. blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/16/b...
Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side
Bovino and about 200 Border Patrol agents have arrived in Chicago for more enforcement action. "It's going to be a merry Christmas in Chicago," Bovino told Block Club reporters.
blockclubchicago.org
December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
It's time to whistle the fuck up again Chicago. blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/16/b...
ha ha!
too late, MAGATS.
too late, MAGATS.
December 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
ha ha!
too late, MAGATS.
too late, MAGATS.
Where, you ask, is this magical place?
Why... Marin County - much to everyone's surprise!
Why... Marin County - much to everyone's surprise!
December 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Where, you ask, is this magical place?
Why... Marin County - much to everyone's surprise!
Why... Marin County - much to everyone's surprise!
Hate my graffiti?
Call my lawyer.
Call my lawyer.
December 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Hate my graffiti?
Call my lawyer.
Call my lawyer.
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Despite failing to pass in Oakland’s Public Safety Committee, renewal of a contract with Flock Group for almost 300 surveillance cameras will go to the full Oakland City Council this Tuesday. www.kqed.org/news/1206692... @oaklandprivacy.bsky.social
Oakland’s License Plate Camera Contract Is Back Up for a Vote. Critics Are Crying Foul | KQED
Oakland’s City Council will vote next week on a proposal to extend the contract with Flock Safety, just weeks after the plan failed to advance out of committee amid privacy concerns.
www.kqed.org
December 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Despite failing to pass in Oakland’s Public Safety Committee, renewal of a contract with Flock Group for almost 300 surveillance cameras will go to the full Oakland City Council this Tuesday. www.kqed.org/news/1206692... @oaklandprivacy.bsky.social
Two of the more important weather images in my realm. Updated every 15 minutes forever. These are a technological triumph and deserve to be celebrated!
radar.weather.gov/ridge/standa...
cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES18/ABI/S...
radar.weather.gov/ridge/standa...
cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES18/ABI/S...
December 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Two of the more important weather images in my realm. Updated every 15 minutes forever. These are a technological triumph and deserve to be celebrated!
radar.weather.gov/ridge/standa...
cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES18/ABI/S...
radar.weather.gov/ridge/standa...
cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES18/ABI/S...
I know it shouldn't feel like schadenfreude, but it feels a lot like schadenfreude.
December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I know it shouldn't feel like schadenfreude, but it feels a lot like schadenfreude.
clever deflock solutions abound.
December 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
clever deflock solutions abound.
TFG.
8647 - that's right. 86.
8647 - that's right. 86.
December 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
TFG.
8647 - that's right. 86.
8647 - that's right. 86.
WHEN IS A CREDIBLE JOURNALIST WITH MORALITY AND AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS MAN IS A PSYCHOPATH GOING TO SAY OUT LOUD, TO HIM, IN FRONT OF HIM AND ON THE RECORD:
"MAN, YOU ARE SUCH A PIECE OF SHIT"
because until that happens, the folks standing with mics are kinda pieces of shit, aren't they?
"MAN, YOU ARE SUCH A PIECE OF SHIT"
because until that happens, the folks standing with mics are kinda pieces of shit, aren't they?
Trump doubles down on his Rob Reiner attack: "I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person... He became like a deranged person, Trump Derangement Syndrome. So I was not a fan of Rob Reiner at all in any way, shape or form. I thought he was very bad for our country."
December 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
WHEN IS A CREDIBLE JOURNALIST WITH MORALITY AND AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS MAN IS A PSYCHOPATH GOING TO SAY OUT LOUD, TO HIM, IN FRONT OF HIM AND ON THE RECORD:
"MAN, YOU ARE SUCH A PIECE OF SHIT"
because until that happens, the folks standing with mics are kinda pieces of shit, aren't they?
"MAN, YOU ARE SUCH A PIECE OF SHIT"
because until that happens, the folks standing with mics are kinda pieces of shit, aren't they?