SOCIALS

    Tag: community

  1. Why are some communities in Contra Costa County unincorporated?

    Exploring unincorporated Saranap: the benefits of avoiding city politics, why annexation is costly, and how LAFCO governs municipal formation.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 20 June 2023
    In:Politics
  2. On community

    Examining political differences between 'protect what's mine' vs 'share what's ours' through the lens of privilege, community, and immigration policy.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 25 October 2020
    In:Politics
  3. A one-hour brain dump

    Stream-of-consciousness reflections on California life during the pandemic, neighborhood conversations, and considering leaving the Bay Area.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 27 September 2020
    In:Personal
  4. What does it mean to be unincorporated?

    Learning what it means to live in unincorporated Saranap - outside city limits but still getting services, with different political and permitting rules.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 03 July 2018
    In:Politics
  5. An ode to the suburbs

    Celebrating the move from San Francisco to Contra Costa County suburbs and discovering the unexpected benefits of suburban family life.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 22 March 2016
    In:Personal