Too Close to Home
As I write this narrative I remain indoors because the smoke level outside is too hazardous here in the foothills. This is our new reality.
Just Vote NO
Some of you may conclude that because California is a “blue” state you need not worry about this recall. Some of you may be satisfied with Newsom’s record as governor and feel no need to vote. Some of you may want Newsom out of office and feel this is the best way to get rid of him. You would be wrong on all of these points.
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation
Quick view of the recent legislation Governor Newsom has signed.
Conservancy invests $19 million in wildfire resilience
“The governor’s early action budget represents a strategic shift, investing funds directly into high-risk regions and putting communities in the driver seat to ensure projects not only reduce wildfire risk but also improve local economies and ecology,” said Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildfire Resilience Jessica Morse. “The Sierra Nevada Conservancy is bringing a fast, thoughtful and community-based approach to help remarkable mountain communities not just survive fires but thrive.”
Historic Broadband Budget Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) today announced an agreement on a broadband trailer bill, AB/SB 156, to expand the state’s broadband fiber infrastructure and increase internet connectivity for families and businesses.
Around the Water Cooler
New Monthly Series on Water. Stay informed about the methods our government is utilizing and how they can change our lifestyle.
WILD FIRE SEASON – ARE YOU PREPARED?
Back by popular demand. Three experts on Wild Fire Season. This Thursday, July 8 at 6-8 pm.
Join the conversation to confront racism
Join us for a conversation focused on how the Black Lives Matter movement has shifted the Democratic Party and what the party can do to advance justice going forward.
Chance of a lifetime for broadband
It is a visionary plan, funded primarily by Federal dollars already in hand, and is the chance of a lifetime.
McClintock’s lack of interest in the community he represents
Last week a bipartisan group of congressmen introduced a bill (Senate Bill 1583) to extend the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. The original bill was passed in 2000 and authorized $300 million for the restoration of the lake and surrounding basin.
Letters from an American
Today’s vote confirmed that the leaders of the current Republican Party are willing to abandon democracy in order to save the country from what they call “socialism.”
Multimedia virtual art exhibit to feature ‘Expressions for Social Justice’
It’s finally happening! Sac State’s Center on Race, Immigration & Social Justice (CRISJ) is launching its Un/Equal Freedoms: Expressions for Social Justice art exhibition this Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m.
Advocate for Use of Body Cameras by Sheriffs
The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the benefits and challenges involved in the implementation of Body Worn Cameras.
Protect Affordable Housing for Placerville
On Tuesday, May 11th at 6pm the Placerville City Council will vote on Item 11.1. This would cause the eviction and displacement of the current long term low income tenants.
El Dorado County Vegetation Management Ordinance
Fire season is almost upon us. How does the El Dorado County Vegetation Management Ordinance help protect you? What do you need to do to be compliant? What is the ordinance?
Broadband Legislation
Catastrophic wildfires and now the pandemic have exposed the severity of California’s Digital Divide as a widening chasm that adversely impacts public safety, education, healthcare, and our livelihoods.
The 2021 Virtual State Convention exhibit hall, speakers & more!
You won’t want to miss the 2021 Virtual State Convention exhibit hall! Find out more information and how to register.
Placerville City Council unanimously moves to ‘lose the noose’
In a vote that came just before 10 p.m. Tuesday night the Placerville City Council directed staff to remove the depiction of a noose from city logos and other public assets.
Celebrating Earth Day
The first Earth Day occurred 51 years ago, April 22nd. Being a young naïve college student at the time I assumed that we would solve the problems in a year or two. Unfortunately we haven’t and it has only gotten worse.
Voting Rights — Then and Now
Through some twist of fate, March has been an important month in America’s gradual and still developing representative democracy. The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified and certified on March 30, 1870; that amendment declared that: