# north coast (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover north coast. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lake Oroville Has Dropped 35 Percent Since May. Here’s What That Means for Boaters.](https://www.activenorcal.com/lake-oroville-has-dropped-35-percent-since-may-heres-what-that-means-for-boaters/) _2026-08-20 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ The annual shrinking of Lake Oroville is officially underway, and it just claimed its first boat ramp casualties of the season. State Parks closed the upper ramp at the Loafer Creek boat launch as water levels continue their summer slide, shifting launches to the lower stage two ramp. The Enterprise ramp shut down earlier this … The post Lake Oroville Has Dropped 35 Percent Since May. Here’s What… ## [The Feds Want to Scrap the Roadless Rule, Opening 4.4 Million Acres of California Forest](https://www.activenorcal.com/the-feds-want-to-scrap-the-roadless-rule-opening-4-4-million-acres-of-california-forest/) _2026-08-20 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ Some of Northern California’s wildest backcountry could soon be open to chainsaws and bulldozers. The U.S. Forest Service formally proposed scrapping the Roadless Rule this week, a 2001 regulation that has kept road building and commercial logging out of nearly 45 million acres of national forest for a quarter century. What’s at stake in California? … The post The Feds Want to Scrap the Roadless… ## [This Soggy Patch of Grass is Quietly Keeping Lake Tahoe Blue](https://www.activenorcal.com/this-soggy-patch-of-grass-is-quietly-keeping-lake-tahoe-blue/) _2026-08-19 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ Lake Tahoe’s famous blue owes a debt to a soggy stretch of grass most visitors drive right past. The Upper Truckee Marsh, tucked between the Tahoe Keys and Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe, is the largest remaining wetland in the Tahoe Basin, and it functions as the lake’s kidneys. The Upper Truckee River, the … The post This Soggy Patch of Grass is Quietly Keeping Lake Tahoe Blue appeared first on… ## [Whiskeytown’s $405,000 Tech Grant Now Includes Digital Rangers and Smart Trash Cans](https://www.activenorcal.com/whiskeytowns-405000-tech-grant-now-includes-digital-rangers-and-smart-trash-cans/) _2026-08-19 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ Whiskeytown’s tech upgrade just came into sharper focus. The recreation area is putting its new $405,000 grant toward digital rangers, automated sensors, and possibly the end of the fee envelope as we know it. The funding come from the National Park Foundation, which Whiskeytown will spend over the next two to three years as one … The post Whiskeytown’s $405,000 Tech Grant Now Includes Digital… ## [California Now Has Satellites Watching for Wildfires From Orbit](https://www.activenorcal.com/california-now-has-satellites-watching-for-wildfires-from-orbit/) _2026-08-19 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ About half the wildfires that start in California are now found by a machine before a single person picks up a phone. That statistic comes from Cal Fire’s own control rooms, where a network of more than 1,200 artificial intelligence enabled cameras called ALERTCalifornia scans the horizon for smoke around the clock. The system works … The post California Now Has Satellites Watching for Wildfires… ## [The Teen Lifeguard From That Viral Santa Cruz Rescue Just Went to the White House](https://www.activenorcal.com/the-teen-lifeguard-from-that-viral-santa-cruz-rescue-just-went-to-the-white-house/) _2026-08-19 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ The last time most of NorCal saw Ryder Williams, he was disappearing under crashing waves at Seabright State Beach with an iron grip on a drowning boy. On Monday, the 16-year-old lifeguard was sitting in the Oval Office. President Trump hosted Williams and 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, the boy he pulled from the surf, at the … The post The Teen Lifeguard From That Viral Santa Cruz Rescue Just Went to… ## [Tuna Town](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/08/19/donggang/) _2026-08-19 · Steven Crook · Taiwan Everything_ Few towns in Taiwan are as closely associated with the ocean and with fisheries as Donggang in Pingtung County. The center of the bluefin tuna trade and the gateway to the nearby island of Xiao Liuqiu, it’s home to 45,000 people, whose religious and culinary traditions promise both local and international visitors rich, immersive experiences. The post Tuna Town appeared first on Taiwan Everything… ## [Lake Tahoe’s Boat-In Campground Puts You in Emerald Bay After the Crowds Leave](https://www.activenorcal.com/lake-tahoes-boat-in-campground-puts-you-in-emerald-bay-after-the-crowds-leave/) _2026-08-18 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ Most people experience Emerald Bay from a packed overlook on Highway 89, snapping the same photo as everyone else before circling for parking. A lucky few get to wake up inside it. Tucked on the bay’s north shore at the site of the old Emerald Bay Resort, the boat-in campground offers 20 lakefront tent sites … The post Lake Tahoe’s Boat-In Campground Puts You in Emerald Bay After the Crowds Leave… ## [A Monster El Nino Could Be One of the Wettest Northern California Has Ever Seen](https://www.activenorcal.com/a-monster-el-nino-could-be-one-of-the-wettest-northern-california-has-ever-seen/) _2026-08-18 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ Every conversation about NorCal weather eventually lands on the same question these days: how big is this El Nino going to get? The latest answer from the world’s top forecasting model is a doozy. Climate scientist Daniel Swain shared new projections from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts describing a genuinely extraordinary to extreme … The post A Monster El Nino Could Be One… ## [A NorCal Scientist Found That Mountain Lions Slash Deer Crashes by 67 Percent](https://www.activenorcal.com/a-norcal-scientist-found-that-mountain-lions-slash-deer-crashes-by-67-percent/) _2026-08-18 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ Mountain lions have a public relations problem in Northern California. Between livestock conflicts and the occasional too-close encounter, the big cats mostly make headlines for the wrong reasons. New research suggests they deserve credit for something unexpected: safer highways. Scientific American reported on a study, published August 5 in the journal Current Biology, showing that … The post A… ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/M3VFOFzZEsWN) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [PG&E Is About to Crank Up the North Fork Feather River for Whitewater Weekend](https://www.activenorcal.com/pge-is-about-to-crank-up-the-north-fork-feather-river-for-whitewater-weekend/) _2026-08-18 · Active NorCal · Active NorCal_ The Feather River Canyon is about to get loud. PG&E will crank up water releases on the North Fork Feather River this weekend, transforming a normally mellow stretch into serious whitewater. Higher flows will hit the Rock Creek Reach, an 8.3-mile section of river in the Plumas National Forest between Rock Creek Dam and the … The post PG&E Is About to Crank Up the North Fork Feather River for… ## [Mirrors of the Southwest](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/08/18/southwest-coast/) _2026-08-18 · Steven Crook · Taiwan Everything_ Beyond the buzz of the big cities and the dramatic landscapes that fill the island’s mountainous interior, there’s a side to Taiwan many visitors never get to experience. The southwest coast blends nature, history, and human efforts to carve out a living, offering entirely different glimpses into the island’s soul. The post Mirrors of the Southwest appeared first on Taiwan Everything . ## [Where the Mountains Meet the Sea](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/08/17/east-coast/) _2026-08-17 · Simon Foster · Taiwan Everything_ Hualien County’s routes 9 and 11 are two of Taiwan’s most iconic roads, presenting coastal travelers with a rich blend of towering marble cliffs, verdant jungle, and endless empty beaches. Taking the time to stop and delve deeper will reveal hidden gorges, bizarre rock formations, and rich marine life. The post Where the Mountains Meet the Sea appeared first on Taiwan Everything . ## [Taiwan’s Ultimate Mountain Escape](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/08/12/alishan-guide/) _2026-08-12 · Twelli · Taiwan Everything_ This guide walks you through some of the key stops along the Alishan Highway, how to get there and get around, and what to do beyond the forest recreation area – whether you’re planning a day trip or an overnight stay. The post Taiwan’s Ultimate Mountain Escape appeared first on Taiwan Everything . ## [Notes from the North Coast](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/08/11/north-coast-2/) _2026-08-11 · Ami Barnes · Taiwan Everything_ Cutting a sweeping arc from the Tamsui River estuary through four New Taipei City districts before arriving at the harbor city of Keelung, Taiwan’s North Coast encompasses sandy beaches linked by seafront bikeways, wildflower-filled headlands, and history as layered as its geology – in other words, rich pickings for travelers of all stripes. The post Notes from the North Coast appeared first on… ## [Yoga Nidra, iRest, NSDR](https://seanhelvey.com/yoga-nidra-irest-nsdr/) _2026-08-11 · Sean Helvey_ On the weekend before PNW Climate Week I attended a Beginner’s Mind retreat at Great Vow Zen Monastery. The combination of mindfulness while working in the kitchen and garden was exactly what I have been looking for, but the hours in the car and on the cushion were hard on my body. While I know that a sitting practice is important for my mental health, and still find walking meditation very… ## [Your Complete Jiufen Guide](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/08/06/jiufen-guide/) _2026-08-06 · Twelli · Taiwan Everything_ Top Day Tours, Shifen Lanterns & KKday Picks For most first-time visitors to Taiwan, Jiufen is pretty much a must-see. Built into the hillside, the town’s narrow stone staircases wind... The post Your Complete Jiufen Guide appeared first on Taiwan Everything . ## [AI Mania: From Tulips to Tokens](https://seanhelvey.com/tools-and-their-tools/) _2026-08-02 · Sean Helvey_ Michael Pollan has written about everything from mushrooms to apples and corn, but his coevolutionary story of how tulips and humans shaped each other may have been the most prescient given recent market parallels. GPU compute powering crypto for the last decade has spilled over into a bigger boom in language models. From bulbs, to coins, and now tokens. With animal spirits driving markets higher… ## [Taipei 101 is More Than Just Visiting the Observatory!](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/07/20/taipei-101-2/) _2026-07-20 · Twelli · Taiwan Everything_ Inside Taipei 101, you'll find a sky-high café run by a world barista champion, a top-floor luxury buffet restaurant with panoramic night views, and an outdoor walkway near the top of the tower. Step outside the building, and there are a handful of nearby spots worth adding to your afternoon. Taken together, Taipei 101 and surroundings can easily fill half a day — or a full one. The post Taipei… ## [PNW Climate Week](https://seanhelvey.com/pnw-climate-week/) _2026-07-19 · Sean Helvey_ I came to PNW Climate Week curious how I could better serve the planet. That might mean using my software skills to power an organization focused on environmental impact, conservation, or clean energy. It could also look completely different, part of a more conscious lifestyle spent tending community gardens or helping in ways I have yet to dream up. There are a lot of possibilities! Day 1 The… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vKetrgoFnBUd) _2026-07-18 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Woosa Pancake House](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/07/16/woosa/) _2026-07-16 · Twelli · Taiwan Everything_ Classic Honey Ice Cream Pancake The post Woosa Pancake House appeared first on Taiwan Everything . ## [The Next Step](https://seanhelvey.com/the-next-step/) _2026-07-13 · Sean Helvey_ After 5 years of building software to help social workers support children at Koinonia Family Services , I am ready for a new adventure! It’s been wonderful growing together with the team there through leadership changes, shifts in the field, and evolving technology. My head and heart have been aligned with the mission, and it’s been so fulfilling to serve something bigger than myself. Working on… ## [Food Forests and Natural Building](https://seanhelvey.com/food-forests-and-natural-building/) _2026-07-06 · Sean Helvey_ Our big brains and hands are meant to serve mother earth, not dominate it. While most people were baking sourdough and watching Netflix during the covid lockdowns, I was streaming permaculture videos. I became obsessed with Kirsten Dirksen’s work documenting places like Occidental Arts & Ecology Center (OAEC) in Northern California and Andrew Millison’s garden in Oregon. It took me 5 years, but… ## [Meditation](https://seanhelvey.com/meditation/) _2026-07-05 · Sean Helvey_ I’ve written more about yoga than meditation, but both have been vital for my well-being over the years. Yoga was an easier path for me at first as an active person, since it’s hard for me to sit still (and I could do it at the gym!). I’m using “meditation” here rather than Buddhism because to me it implies putting that system of beliefs into practice. Lately I keep returning to meditation as a… ## [North Coast Men's Gathering](https://seanhelvey.com/north-coast-mens-gathering/) _2026-07-03 · Sean Helvey_ This year was my first time attending the North Coast Men’s Gathering at the Mattole Camp and Retreat Center in the beautiful lost coast town of Petrolia. Huge thanks to the organizers and participants over the last 33+ years who have contributed to such an incredible event! I was blown away at the quantity and quality of men that came out of the woodwork who might not normally have a chance to… ## [Chaozhou Street Discoveries](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/06/11/chaozhou-street/) _2026-06-11 · Jenna Lynn Cody · Taiwan Everything_ Overlooked for years in favor of more touristy areas, including nearby Yongkang and Lishui streets, Chaozhou Street and its surrounding neighborhood are coming into their own as a haven for artisanal masters with a focus on quality and the “slow life.” On its face, Chaozhou Street may look like just another city street, but walking from its more concrete-dominated western end to the leafy east… ## [Taipei in Focus](https://taiwaneverything.cc/2026/06/10/taipei-photography/) _2026-06-10 · James Baron · Taiwan Everything_ With its blend of traditional and contemporary architecture and its vibrant street scenes, Taipei provides a tantalizing backdrop for photographers. The city also offers a range of options to see photography exhibitions and shop for quality cameras and accessories in attractive stores that themselves double as subject matter for photographers. Here are a few suggestions for a photography-themed… ## [Django Community](https://seanhelvey.com/django-community/) _2026-01-23 · Sean Helvey_ “Eventually after applying for Session 5 of Djangonaut Space, I was selected for Team Mars 🚀 ! I was so inspired that I continued working on the Django issue I had dropped and finally that was merged just yesterday after over a year of work on and off 🎉.” I started using Django in 2012 but focused on JavaScript for several years before returning in 2020. I used the framework extensively and was… ## [New year, new directions](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/news/new-year-new-directions/?pk_campaign=rss) _2026-01-02 · North Coast News_ As I discussed in my most recent email newsletter, it is time for me to phase out selling Eurorack modules as my main business. In 2025 I sold roughly the number of modules per month that I would need to sell per day to be able to make a living. I'm surviving on other, more profitable, parts of my business, and using those to subsidize Eurorack module manufacturing as what comes down to an… ## [US tariff update](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/news/us-tariff-update/?pk_campaign=rss) _2025-09-04 · North Coast News_ There's a lot of concern right now about the US "tariff" on shipments from Canada. To briefly summarize: for orders from this Web storefront shipped to customers in the USA, assembled modules should be duty-free, but SDIY kits will probably be subject to a high rate of duty, to be paid by the recipient of the package; and we will ship by courier, not post, at no additional charge. READ MORE ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gWggfbzApjAX) _2025-09-04 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [North Coast Synthesis at Open Ears 2025](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/news/open-ears-2025/?pk_campaign=rss) _2025-05-26 · North Coast News_ For those in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario area: the Open Ears Festival 2025 is this coming weekend, and I'll be at the free Synth Petting Zoo with a rack featuring North Coast Synthesis modules. Stop by if you'd like to try them out. READ MORE ## [Breath & Presence](https://seanhelvey.com/breath-and-presence/) _2025-05-03 · Sean Helvey_ I just got back from a Transformational Breath Essentials 6-Day Seminar at The Clearing Center in North Fork, CA. The land and people there are amazing! I would highly recommend anyone who is interested to go and check it out. I’m super grateful for people like Eddie Ellner and Juliet Wilkins here in Santa Barbara who have helped me down this path. Over the last several years I have found… ## [Eurorack is not a synthesizer format](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/news/eurorack-is-not-a-synthesizer-format/?pk_campaign=rss) _2025-03-27 · North Coast News_ Despite my having been involved in Eurorack for a number of years, there are still some important points that mystify me about the system and the community. Often I look at forum threads in which Eurorack users are looking for specific modules or features and I wonder, why would anyone want that ? I recently figured out something I think sheds light on the situation: Eurorack is not actually a… ## [Opening the envelope](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/news/opening-the-envelope/?pk_campaign=rss) _2025-01-22 · North Coast News_ Quick: which module is most important in defining the sound of your modular synthesizer? READ MORE ## [AoC 2024 in ECLiPSe-CLP](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/news/aoc-2024/?pk_campaign=rss) _2025-01-02 · North Coast News_ This year a friend challenged me to do the Advent of Code challenge (AoC) in Prolog. This is a sort of test of software engineering skills: the organizers of the project post a series of puzzles, two per day from December 1 to December 25. It's not the kind of thing I usually do and not the kind of thing I usually post here; but I thought it would be fun to try once, and having put in the work,… ## [Learning in Public](https://seanhelvey.com/learning-in-public/) _2024-11-30 · Sean Helvey_ When I started this blog in 2013 I used WordPress to avoid reinventing the wheel before moving over to Jekyll in 2016. I never took the time to set up continuous deployment so would SSH into DreamHost (strong CamelCase theme emerging here) then pull the generated static site from a Git submodule. The added friction was just enough so that I wouldn’t post very often. Now I feel super inspired by… ## [Remote-debugging the Gracious Host](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/news/remote-debugging-the-gracious-host/?pk_campaign=rss) _2024-11-29 · North Coast News_ The MSK 014 Gracious Host is meant to work with all standards-compliant USB MIDI devices, but that's often easier said than done. I had some adventures recently when I helped a customer get the Gracious Host running with a Teenage Engineering OP-1 (original, not "Field"), and it makes for a good story. READ MORE ## [Carmilla](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/news/carmilla/?pk_campaign=rss) _2024-09-26 · North Coast News_ I posted my latest composition project on the audio server a few days ago. It's called the Carmilla suite, and it's a neo-Baroque piece for piano four hands. READ MORE