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By Eric Johnson
Published Jan 15, 2024
Hey, Mickey—please pay attention to your driving!
Image credit: Antonio Gravante, Shutterstock
Happy MLK Day, California. A reminder that this day was dedicated to volunteerism when Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act of 1990, encouraging Americans to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy “with acts of civic work and community service.” If you are in a position to do that and plan to do so, we commend you.
And a reminder that below our featured articles, you will find an easily digestible digest of curated news from trusted sources.
This week we begin with the first of two articles about unnecessary losses of life. Jon Vankin writes about the increasing phenomenon of “traffic violence,” which is also known as the automobile “accident.” As you will see, thousands of Californians lose their lives each year because we’ve designed our transportation system to optimize for cars instead of people. Meanwhile, pedestrians are being killed by distracted drivers in bigger and bigger cars in devastating numbers.
Death on the Roads: Traffic Fatality Crisis Far From Over
In his new book, a former New York Times science reporter and expert on pandemics writes: “If the lies hadn’t been told ... we really would’ve ended up with only about 600,000 dead instead of 1.1 million dead.” I consider the book’s harrowing truths while suffering from a late case of COVID-19.
For generations, US copyright law was determined largely by the value of one iconic piece of intellectual property. The fascinating tale of the Walt Disney Company’s successful campaign to protect the world’s most famous mouse, which has finally come to an end.
Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain. What That Means for California
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Tahoe Business Sector in ‘Transition Period’ |
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A shocking number of businesses have shut down, but multiple new ventures are coming in behind them. |
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Climate Profile: David Carter of Deep Planet |
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Climate Profile, a feature by the North Tahoe chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, explores how climate change has affected the lives of local citizens. |
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The Push for a National Landmark at Donner Pass |
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The railroad tunnels high above Truckee hold historic stories. Deep in the granite, the lives of immigrant workers were made and lost over 150 years ago. |
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Auburn Problem-Oriented Policing Team Experiencing Successes |
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Through connecting with the community and attacking issues until they are solved, Auburn’s Problem-Oriented Policing unit works to improve the city. |
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Auburn Woman Adds More Protection From Mountain Lions |
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Kevi Edmonds read about mountain lion attacks killing livestock in Loomis and saw an opportunity to assist other livestock owners with another way to guard against an attack. |
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Palisades Tahoe: ‘Strange Vibes’ Day After Deadly Avalanche |
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The avalanche occurred about a half hour after the lift opened for the first time this season. |
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Placer Supervisors Approve $175,000 in Defensible Space Grants |
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the acceptance of $175,000 in grant funding for the development of a Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Program, aimed at assisting low-income senior and disabled residents in eastern Placer County. |
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Watershed Plan: ‘Urgent Actions’ Needed for American River |
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The El Dorado Water Agency announced the completed Programmatic Watershed Plan to address concerns regarding the American River watershed. |
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City of Rocklin Seeks Ruhkala Award Nominations |
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The Ruhkala Community Service Awards recognize exemplary community service efforts in Rocklin. |
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Recent Statewide News |
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• SCOTUS to Hear Case with Major Implications for Homeless
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case related to whether cities and towns can ban camping on public property. The high court could overturn Martin v. Boise, a 2018 federal court decision that keeps western cities and counties from blocking public camping when sufficient shelter space is unavailable.
(01/12/2024) → Sacramento Bee• Fourth Graders Might Lose Free Access to California State Parks
California’s projected budget deficit of close to $38 billion likely means some cuts are coming. Among them, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed ending the California State Park Adventure Pass, which offers free access to some state parks for fourth graders.
(01/12/2024) → SFGate• Iconic California Restaurant Closes Without Warning
Pea Soup Andersen’s, a Buellton, Calif., restaurant just shy of its 100th birthday, closed suddenly. The restaurant's other location, near Interstate 5 in Santa Nella, remains open.
(01/10/2024) → SFGate• $10M-Plus Lawsuit Follows Multiple Deaths at Sacramento Jail
Sacramento attorney Mark Merin has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a man who died in May after being held at the county jail. Other inmates have died in recent years, and the jail is under a federal consent decree to improve its health care.
(01/09/2024) → Sacramento Bee• Hate Crimes Rising in Los Angeles
Cal State San Bernardino’s Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism found that hate crimes rose 12.9% between 2022 and 2023. The spike follows a particularly stark increase in crimes against Jewish people.
(01/09/2024) → LAist• Newsom Sets March 19 Special Election to Fill McCarthy’s Seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for a March 19 primary to elect a replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who resigned from Congress in December. If a candidate doesn’t win outright, a runoff will be held on May 21.
(01/08/2024) → Sacramento Bee• State Trying to Use Generative AI to Reduce Traffic
Caltrans has set a Jan. 25 deadline for tech companies to show how generative artificial intelligence might reduce traffic congestion in the state. This follows an executive order that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in September related to this type of AI.
(01/08/2024) → LA Times• New Year Brings Protections for Deep-Sea Corals and Ocean Fishing Opportunities
New rules took effect Jan. 1 permanently protecting the most fragile deep sea corals off Southern California. Simultaneously, more than 4,500 square miles of ocean waters are now reopened to fishing after more than 20 years of closures.
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County of Placer (01/12/2024) Placer Supervisors approve $175,000 in defensible space grant funding for qualifying eastern Placer |
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the acceptance of $175,000 in grant funding for the development of a Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Program, aimed at assisting low-income senior and disabled residents in eastern Placer County.
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State of California (01/12/2024) Kevin McCarty CA Assembly 06: |
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Assemblymember Kevin McCartys bill requiring a minimum age for kids to play youth tackle football heads to the Assembly Floor
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SACRAMENTO Assemblymember Kevin McCartys bill requiring a child to be at least 12 years old to play tackle football passed the Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee. AB …
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United States (01/11/2024) World Green Nutrition, Inc. is Recalling ELV Alipotec Brand Mexican Tejocote Root Supplement Pieces (Raiz De Tejocote Mexicano Suplemento En Trozos), Net. Wt, 0.3 0Z (7g), Due to the Presence of Yellow Oleander in this Product |
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WORLD GREEN NUTRITION, INC. is recalling ELV ALIPOTEC brand MEXICAN TEJOCOTE ROOT SUPPLEMENT PIECES (RAIZ DE TEJOCOTE MEXICANO SUPLEMENTO EN TROZOS), NET. WT, 0.3 0Z (7g), due to the
presence of yellow oleander in this product. The consumption of yellow oleander can cause adverse effects on neurolog
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State of California (01/11/2024) Megan Dahle CA Assembly 01: |
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Greetings And just like that the Assembly is back in session! If youre new to receiving my weekly newsletter here is what you can expect to receive each week: Resources: State agencies offer various resources but they arent always easy to find. My team gathers helpful information such as wildfire recovery resources power outage maps and information about stimulus payments …
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Town of Loomis (01/11/2024) What are the Town Hall 2024 Holidays? |
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2024 Loomis Holidays New Year’s Day Monday, January 1, 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday Monday, January 15, 2024 Lincoln’s birthday Monday, February 12, 2024 Washington’s birthday Monday, February 19, 2024 Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024 Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2024 Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024 Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2024 ... Continued
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Town of Loomis (01/11/2024) Where can I find the nearest Hospitals? |
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Sutter Roseville Medical Center 1 Medical Plaza Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (916)781-1000 Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 11815 Education Street, Auburn, CA 95602 (530)888-4500 Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 1600 Eureka Road, Roseville, CA 95661 (916)784-4000
The post Where can I find the nearest Hospitals? appeared first on Loomis, CA.
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Town of Loomis (01/11/2024) Town Hall Closure- 1/15/2024 |
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The post Town Hall Closure- 1/15/2024 appeared first on Loomis, CA.
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Town of Loomis (01/11/2024) Planned PG&E Outage for 1/13/2024 |
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Please read the information below posted on behalf of PG&E for a planned electric outage: This outage is scheduled to occur on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM affecting service at COLLEGE BLVD BRACE RD @ SIERRA LOOMIS, CA, 95650 impacting meter(s) ending in 11008. This interruption is necessary for our ... Continued
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United States (01/10/2024) U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is Recalling Dragonfly Jelly Bars Because it Contains Konjac Powder and May Present a Choking Hazard |
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U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling Dragonfly jelly bars because it contains konjac powder and may present a choking hazard. Konjac and its consequent texture and consistency could pose a choking hazard to small children as well as adults with functional and/or anatomic abnormalities.
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United States (01/10/2024) Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. Recalls Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk |
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Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. of Modesto, CA is recalling a total of 344 cases of Aged Coja Mexican Gratng Cheese (8oz), UPC 72724200043 batch number 4DW-23318 because it has the potenal to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and somemes fatal infecons
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