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MOUNTAIN COUNTIES, Calif. (DECEMBER 12, 2022) – Earlier this month, the Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (MCWRA) Board of Directors adopted the Association’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). The Strategic Plan provides renewed focus for the Association from energy and thoughtfulness of MCWRA Directors and Members, and includes a refreshed set of priorities, and a revisiting of the Association’s Mission, Vision, and Values. “At the core of our Strategic Plan and among our Members is collaboration,” said Mike Lee, MCWRA President and Placer County Water Agency Director. “We must work together, with a unified voice, to protect and enhance our region and state’s water supply for future generations.” Mission: Promote statewide importance of Sierra Nevada water resources through advocacy and collaboration. Vision: To be the premiere advocate to influence water policy and protection of the Sierra Nevada watershed. Values: Leadership. Advocacy. Collaboration. Education. Promote statewide importance of Sierra Nevada water resources through advocacy and collaboration. To be the premiere advocate to influence water policy and protection of the Sierra Nevada watershed. Leadership. Advocacy. Collaboration. Education. In addition to updating the Association’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the following Strategic Priorities were identified from the Strategic Planning Session:
Since late Friday, PG&E emergency crews have and continue to restore customers safely and as quickly as possible across our service area in response to the strong winter storm that hit much of California. Since the start of the storm, PG&E has restored service to more than 257,000 customers.
As of 4 p.m. today, we have approximately 3,000 customers without power in the Sierra region—primarily in El Dorado and Placer counties—due to heavy rain, snow and strong winds; winds reached upwards of 70 mph in higher terrains, and Echo Summit saw 45” of snow as of Sunday. Many roads--such as Hwy 50 and I-80—are closed due to snow, downed trees, debris and other weather-related circumstance. As a result, PG&E crews are unable to gain access to assess damage and make repairs. We currently do not have an estimated restoration time for these customers, whose outages are likely to continue overnight and into tomorrow, Monday, December 12. We are working with the agencies to gain access to begin our assessments and repair infrastructure. Tomorrow, PG&E plans to use aerial units for patrols of powerlines where we haven’t gained access. In the meantime, we have sent automated calls to those customers, providing an update on the extended power outage impacting their community. We will continue to update the estimated restoration time as crews assess the damage and make repairs. We ask that customers be mindful of possible downed power lines. If you see a downed line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move the line and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 911. You can report and view outage information at pge.com/outages or by calling PG&E at 1-800-743-5002. While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe.
Here are six ideas to keep in mind for your pet as you map out your disaster preparedness plan. • Have your pet microchipped. In the event of an emergency—natural or otherwise—you want to ensure your pet can get back to you if you’re separated. Collars and ID tags, though important, can break or detach. Microchips—computerized and scannable implants about the size of a grain of rice—are more fool-proof since they’re inserted under your pet’s skin. • Bring your pets inside at the first sign of danger. Disasters can be disorienting for pets, and they could run away or hurt themselves reacting to loud noises and strange changes to their landscape. Also, rain, flying debris and high winds pose a danger. • If you have to leave, keep your pet with you. Leaving your pets behind during a natural disaster is never a good idea because they could escape or become exposed to a number of life-threatening hazards. Keep them on a leash or in a pet carrier so they don’t escape even in a “familiar” neighborhood. • Determine where you’ll go. Coordinate, in advance, to stay with friends or family members, or find a pet- friendly hotel outside the disaster area. Have those conversations and do your research well ahead of time so you have a plan in place when needed. • Create a pet-friendly resource list. Not all emergency shelters will accept pets, so you need a Plan B. Develop a list of the pet-friendly hotels outside your immediate area. Research a list of veterinarians in the area should your pet need medical care (your regular vet may have some recommendations). Also, figure out which boarding facilities are nearby in case you need to separate from your pet for a time. • Pack an emergency bag. You’ll want emergency provisions packed for your pet well in advance of a catastrophe so you can evacuate your home quickly if needed. Choose an easy-to-carry bag, label it and keep it where everyone in the family can find it quickly. The bag should include a pet first aid kit; enough food and bottled water for a week (rotate this every couple of months to keep it from going bad); medications (check periodically to ensure medicines in your emergency bag don’t expire); cleanup supplies; food and water dishes; bags (or litter for cats) for collecting waste; an extra collar and leash; photocopies of medical records; towels; recent photos of your pets; and a favorite toy or chewy for comfort. It’s also a good idea to have a sturdy carrier or crate for each pet. “ What’s good for us is good for our pets,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. “My dog is a member of the family, so we have a plan for keeping him safe in the event of an emergency, and we encourage all pet parents to do the same.” By having all this in place, you can immediately put your pet preparedness plan into action when you know a storm is coming instead of spending valuable time trying to determine what needs to be done to best protect your pet. HOTEL SPECIALS!
Dec 5 through the end of March Golden West hotel will have a promotion: $120 a night and a $50 dining gift card. Must give us the promo code during booking. Promo code "GW gift card". New Years Eve: Hotel Promo- anyone who books new year eve will get dinner for 2 and champagne toast. Promo code is "New years eve". Phatman & Robin play at 9:30PM to 12:30AM. On Friday, December 2nd, RCRC and CSAC hosted PG&E for an in-depth discussion on the utility’s vegetation management activities. At the meeting, supervisors and staff from fourteen counties detailed their shared experiences and problems with PG&E’s vegetation management operations, contractors, and the impact that failure to remove felled wood is having on public safety, fuel load, and the creation and maintenance of defensible space. Locals were joined by a dozen state representatives from CalFire, the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). In attendance from PG&E were Peter Kenny, Senior Vice President for Vegetation Management and Electric System Inspections, Mike Seitz, Vice President of Vegetation Management, and Ron Richardson, Vice President for the North Coast Region. PG&E indicated they are trying to improve consistency and meet expectations among their various vegetation management programs. In response to RCRC and CSAC’s letters to PG&E and the CPUC, PG&E indicated that it had resumed its wood haul program. PG&E noted that customers will not have to submit new complaints to have their felled wood removed; however, residents can contact wildfirewoodmanagement@pge.com, call 1-800-687-5720, or visit the Wildfire Wood Management Program webpage in the meantime. RCRC, CSAC, and PG&E will reconvene in January to discuss progress PG&E has made on felled wood removal. For more information, contact RCRC Policy Advocates John Kennedy or Leigh Kammerich. People v. Kimi Sue Knope (22CR0064) On October 25, 2022, Kimi Sue Knope was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 23152(f), driving under the influence of a drug. She was sentenced to 4 days jail, placed on 3 years probation, take and complete a DUI class, and pay a fine of $667.00. People v. Brent Charles Taylor (22CR0068) On October 25, 2022, Brent Charles Taylor was convicted of violating Public Resources Code section 4423.5, restricted use of fire. He was placed on 6 months probation and ordered to pay a fine of $625.00. People v. Benton David Mineden (22CR0070) On October 25, 2022, Benton David Mineden, was convicted of violating Public Resources Code section 4423.5, restricted use of fire. He was placed on 6 months probation and ordered to pay a fine of $625.00. People v. Cheng Xiong (22CR00XX) On November 8, 2022, Cheng Ziong was convicted of violating Fish & Game code section 1052(b), hunting without a proper license. He was placed on 1 year probation, ordered to pay a fine of $1,030 and prohibited from hunting for 1 year. First Storm to Arrive Thursday, More Powerful Storm Expected This Weekend
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is alerting motorists of successive winter storms forecasted by the National Weather Service that will impact travel in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada starting midday today. Rain will move into the Sacramento Valley beginning today, making travel challenging. A total of .25 to 1 inch of rain is expected for the Sacramento Valley between midday and Friday morning. Snow in the Sierra will begin this afternoon and last into Friday morning with 6 to 8 inches at Donner Pass and 3 to 4 inches at Echo Summit expected. Late Friday evening the more impactful storm arrives in Northern California. By Sunday night, 2-3 inches of rain are expected to fall throughout the Sacramento Valley. Winds will be gusting up to 40 mph. In the Sierra, heavy snow and whiteout conditions will make travel very difficult with major delays likely. Snow levels will start between 4,000-5,500 feet on Saturday and will lower to 2,500-3,500 feet by Sunday. A total of 3-4 feet of snow is predicted for Donner Pass on Interstate 80 and Echo Summit on U.S. Highway 50 between late Friday night and Sunday night. Traveling over the Sierra is not advised this weekend. If you do travel, chain controls and extensive travel time should be expected in mountain areas with possible flooding in the Valley until the storm clears. Motorists are advised that speed limits during chain controls are reduced to 30 mph on Interstate 80 and 25 mph on U.S. Highway 50. Drivers are asked to be alert for Caltrans highway workers operating equipment and to move over a lane when it’s safe to do so. Caltrans staff will continue to work around the clock during and after the storm this weekend to clear highways and address any storm damages. Caltrans reminds drivers now is the time to winterize vehicles and to stock up with water, blankets, snacks, a flashlight and a full tank of gas before mountain travel. More tips for safe winter driving and information about chain controls can be found at dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips. Caltrans District 3 recommends following the National Weather Service offices in Sacramento and Reno on social media for daily weather forecasts. District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Check out Caltrans' “QuickMap” for current road conditions and chain requirements at quickmap.dot.ca.gov/or download the free QuickMap app on the App Store or Google Play. Motorists also can call the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623) The Plumas County Board of Supervisors meeting was held December 6th, 2022. Melissa Smith, from Plumas County Social Services, opened with public comments regarding the county employees health care premium and wages. Ava Hagwood, Plumas County Child Welfare Social Worker, followed up with a comment saying “I wanted to come speak with you for the seventh time in the past two months,” regarding the health care premium split.
The Dixie Fire Collaborative reported that since their last report, they have committed $58,000 to the repair of the Indian Falls community’s water system. The Indian Valley innovation hub, formed its first rally and business workshop. The rallies are “informal gatherings for concerned residents to discuss developing businesses in Indian Valley,” and important topics from experts for business owners. The last workshop addressed the “ins and outs” of business loans. Upcoming events include a visit from Michael Lucas, USDA community program specialist, who will be meeting in Quincy, Chester, and Greenville. This Wednesday he will be in Greenville, discussing the possibility of a community kitchen, community center, and co-op. Saturday the 10th, Indian Valley will celebrate “Christmas in the Valley, from 4-7.There will be free activities and celebration at the Greenville Elementary School cafeteria, a tree lighting, tree decorating contest, and possible appearance by Santa. On Monday the 12th, the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at the Taylorsville Tavern, inviting all chamber members to attend. The next Dixie Fire community meeting will be held on Saturday, December 17th, in order to survey residents of Indian Valley as to where they would like to see the collaborative to focus their efforts. A presentation was given from the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) a “Quincy Community Action Plan,” and powerpoint was presented by Nova Colinson, local Steering Committee Presenter and HR director for the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. She elaborated about how RERC held a two day workshop with huge turnout and discussion regarding concerns on setting five community goals, and how to move forward with them. They reminded the board that although this is currently focused on Quincy, they plan to replicate the same program throughout the county, but needed one community to start in. Their first goal is recreation, focusing on infrastructure needs and future projects. Projects include developing a community sign plan for recreation opportunities around Quincy, and connecting downtown to trails with bike lanes and sidewalks. The second goal is to collaborate with local Native American tribes to help preserve Indigenous cultures. One solution is by providing outreach to tribes to share and increase opportunities for careers in fire science, outdoor recreation, and ecology. The third goal is focusing on the connectivity and revitalization efforts to create a diversity of year round activities. One action under this goal is establishing a visitors center with public restrooms. The fourth goal revolves around business and economic development opportunities, helping residents to develop knowledge and skills for small business and entrepreneurial development. They plan to form a business and economic development collaborative to help create high-quality jobs, focusing largely on outdoor and related sectors. The fifth goal focuses on workforce housing and lodging, looking for solutions to increase for-sale and rental workforce housing, and to provide destination lodging. Action goals include expanding on the concept and use of pre-approved housing building plans to address workforce housing and the development of more lodging including mobile home park, tent camping, and recreational vehicle (RV) sites. They are also working on building an online portal so residents can keep updated with meetings and progress. Within the past month they finalized their Quincy community action plan, and asked support from the Board for the various planning projects and funding. Legislation will increase supply and improve California’s energy market
SACRAMENTO -- As the legislature convened Governor Newsom’s special session to tax oil production and increase the cost of gasoline, Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced the introduction of Senate Bill 15 to encourage the production of environmentally responsible oil in California. SB 15 would implore the Legislature to realize that much of the crude oil imported into California comes from foreign nations with demonstrated human rights abuses, or foreign nations that have environmental standards lower than those in California. The measure would also require the Air Resources Board to report on its website the amount of particulate matter released into the air from tanker ships that import oil into the state in an effort to highlight the air quality impact from the state’s dependence on foreign oil. Last year, Senator Grove introduced a similar bill, SB 1319, which passed the Senate unanimously but was held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. SB 15 was introduced in the regular session and also the special session as SBx1 3. “If the Governor and legislative Democrats are serious about lowering the price of gasoline in California, they should immediately pass SB 15,” said Senator Grove. “Why would we import millions of barrels of dirty oil from countries hostile to our values when we can produce environmentally clean oil right here, while creating good paying jobs and improving our energy supply?” California is the seventh largest oil-producing state in the nation. Of the 1.8 million barrels of oil consumed in the state each day, less than 400,000 are produced by in-state workers. All of the oil and gas produced in the state is consumed by Californians. However, the state’s demand for oil means consumers will send more than $25 billion a year to other countries to make up the difference with imported oil. The top two countries California imports its oil from are Saudi Arabia, where women are not allowed to drive, and Ecuador where the Amazon Rainforest is being bulldozed down to meet the demand for California’s consumption. “Much of the oil we import could be replaced by California’s in-state producers, providing California jobs, if we were allowed to expand production,” said Senator Grove. “By relying on expensive foreign oil imports, we have placed California’s energy security into the hands of countries that are actively hostile to California’s values when it comes to human rights, labor rights, and environmental rights.” Petroleum is used for more than just the gasoline supplied to the 30 million cars driven by Californians. More than 6,000 everyday products are made from petroleum such as shoes, phones, toothbrushes, eyeglasses, heart valves, and disposable diapers. According to the California Independent Petroleum Association, California’s industry directly supports 55,000 jobs which average $123,000 in annual pay. The average salary in California is $63,783 per year, about half that amount. SB 15 would begin a process to bring back to California the thousands of jobs that have been lost to foreign countries that do not share our democratic values or respect for the environment. California can produce much of the oil we import, and keep the jobs and revenues inside our Golden State while protecting our environment and securing our energy supply. SB 15 will be heard by a Senate policy committee sometime in April, while SBx1 3 can be heard immediately in the Special Session. ###Senator Shannon Grove represents California’s 12th Senate District which encompasses large portions of Fresno, Kern, and Tulare County. THERE’S A NEW LIVE CAM IN DOWNTOWN LOYALTON at Leonards Loyalton.
It can be accessed at https://www.tahoeweathercam.com/loyalton.html This is a project of East Sierra Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided through Community Media and provides a weather cam. Legislators Introduce New Firearm Tax Measure As Part of Trio of Gun Violence Prevention Bills12/6/2022 New Measure Would Impose Excise Taxes on the Sale of Guns and Ammunition, Use Proceeds to Fund School Safety and Violence Intervention Programs; Trio of Gun Violence Bills Introduced on the First Day of the New 2023-2024 Legislative Session SACRAMENTO, CA -- Yesterday, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Woodland Hills), Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group, introduced legislation to impose new excise taxes on the sale of guns and ammunition in the State of California. The proceeds from these taxes would be directed towards efforts to better protect Californians from mass shootings and gun violence, including new school safety measures as well as violence intervention and prevention programs. The bill—formally known as Assembly Bill (AB) 28—was introduced on the first day of the 2023-2024 legislative session as part of a trio of gun violence prevention bills authored by Assemblymember Gabriel and other members of the Legislative Working Group. Two additional measures, AB 29 and AB 36 would strengthen California’s gun laws to better address incidents of gun violence related to mental health and domestic violence. ● AB 29 will enable California residents to voluntarily add their own name to the California “Do Not Sell List” for firearms, which prohibits named individuals from purchasing firearms in the State of California. This proposed law is intended to help prevent both mass shootings and gun suicides, particularly those involving individuals struggling with mental health disorders. ● AB 36 will address the often deadly intersection of domestic violence and gun violence by prohibiting individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders from purchasing or possessing firearms for three years after the expiration of that protective order. Over half of all intimate partner homicides are committed with guns. Indeed, when an abusive partner has access to a gun, a domestic violence victim is five times more likely to be killed. “Californians are counting on us to do everything possible to keep them safe from mass shootings and gun violence,” said Assemblymember Gabriel. “Taxing guns and ammunition sales will enable us to fund more school safety measures and expand proven violence prevention programs. We can and must do more to protect our kids and our communities.” “We know strong gun safety laws save lives,” said Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and California resident. “These smart gun safety bills will continue California’s legacy of fighting gun violence and will provide residents throughout our state with peace of mind. Our grassroots army of volunteers thanks Assemblymember Gabriel for listening to advocates and constituents, and we look forward to continuing working together to strengthen California’s gun laws to end gun violence.” “This is a time of crisis and challenges—with surging gun sales and violence nationwide—and also opportunity and progress as California leaders continue to lead the way on gun safety reform that is driven by evidence and real impact,” said Ari Freilich, State Policy Director for Giffords. “Assemblymember Gabriel has been a consistently strong champion working to make California safer for all who call it home. We look forward to continuing to work with him to strengthen California's investment in violence prevention programs, strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence, and get California back on the path of expanded safety and opportunity for all.” “Brady applauds the introduction of these important bills that will better fund and protect communities across California,” said Kris Brown, President of Brady. “California has been a consistent leader in gun violence prevention legislation and has some of the strongest gun laws in the country. These bills will add to that strong record by providing sustained funding for community programs, decreasing gun suicide, and protecting victims of domestic violence. Brady thanks Assemblymember Gabriel for his continued leadership and perseverance on this important issue.” 2022 is likely to be the second-highest year for mass shootings in the United States on record, with at least 607 mass shootings occurring through November 22. The surge in gun violence comes as firearm purchases rose to record levels in 2020 and 2021, with more than 43 million guns estimated to have been purchased. At the same time, the rate of gun deaths has hit the highest level since 1995, with more than 45,000 fatalities each year. ### Jesse Gabriel proudly represents the San Fernando Valley in the California State Legislature. news@cfbf.com
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson opened the organization’s 104th Annual Meeting in Monterey Monday by calling on policymakers to build critical infrastructure to protect water resources and allow America’s most important agricultural sector to continue to thrive. “The management of scarcity is failing,” Johansson told the gathering. “It’s time now to reimplement the management of bounty, which made California great.” California’s nearly 70,000 farms and ranches produce more than 400 commodities as the nation’s leading food producer. But a recent University of California, Merced, study estimates that an additional 750,000 acres of farmland in the state were fallowed this year due a third year of drought and cuts in state and federal water deliveries to agriculture. Johansson stressed that such an outcome may have been avoided had California delivered on the $7.1 billion water infrastructure bond approved by state voters in 2014. He said the state has failed to update its water system to meet the needs of California farms and communities as well as the challenges of a drier climate. The consequences for agriculture are aggravated, Johansson said, by policies that stem from a mindset of working within the limits of scarcity—of adapting to a changing environment by paring down California’s agricultural potential. Instead, Johansson said, new water storage and groundwater recharge projects can capture and store water in wet years for dry years and help protect and grow California’s food production. “Change is inevitable,” Johansson said. “We understand change in agriculture. But what we struggle with is a state that doesn’t have a plan of how we make those changes based on principles.” Johansson said, “We can continue in agriculture to make a difference, feed the world and more importantly prosper our communities.” The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 29,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of 5.3 million Farm Bureau members. Farm Bureau President Rejects Policy of Scarcity for Agriculture California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson opened the organization’s 104th Annual Meeting in Monterey Monday by calling on policymakers to build critical infrastructure to protect water resources and allow America’s most important agricultural sector to continue to thrive. “The management of scarcity is failing,” Johansson told the gathering. “It’s time now to reimplement the management of bounty, which made California great.” California’s nearly 70,000 farms and ranches produce more than 400 commodities as the nation’s leading food producer. But a recent University of California, Merced, study estimates that an additional 750,000 acres of farmland in the state were fallowed this year due a third year of drought and cuts in state and federal water deliveries to agriculture. Johansson stressed that such an outcome may have been avoided had California delivered on the $7.1 billion water infrastructure bond approved by state voters in 2014. He said the state has failed to update its water system to meet the needs of California farms and communities as well as the challenges of a drier climate. The consequences for agriculture are aggravated, Johansson said, by policies that stem from a mindset of working within the limits of scarcity—of adapting to a changing environment by paring down California’s agricultural potential. Instead, Johansson said, new water storage and groundwater recharge projects can capture and store water in wet years for dry years and help protect and grow California’s food production. “Change is inevitable,” Johansson said. “We understand change in agriculture. But what we struggle with is a state that doesn’t have a plan of how we make those changes based on principles.” Johansson said, “We can continue in agriculture to make a difference, feed the world and more importantly prosper our communities.” The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 29,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of 5.3 million Farm Bureau members. ### Legislators Introduce New Firearm Tax Measure As Part of Trio of Gun Violence Prevention Bills12/5/2022 New Measure Would Impose Excise Taxes on the Sale of Guns and Ammunition, Use Proceeds to Fund School Safety and Violence Intervention Programs; Trio of Gun Violence Bills Introduced on the First Day of the New 2023-2024 Legislative Session SACRAMENTO, CA -- Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Woodland Hills), Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group, introduced legislation to impose new excise taxes on the sale of guns and ammunition in the State of California. The proceeds from these taxes would be directed towards efforts to better protect Californians from mass shootings and gun violence, including new school safety measures as well as violence intervention and prevention programs. The bill—formally known as Assembly Bill (AB) 28—was introduced on the first day of the 2023-2024 legislative session as part of a trio of gun violence prevention bills authored by Assemblymember Gabriel and other members of the Legislative Working Group. Two additional measures, AB 29 and AB 36 would strengthen California’s gun laws to better address incidents of gun violence related to mental health and domestic violence. ● AB 29 will enable California residents to voluntarily add their own name to the California “Do Not Sell List” for firearms, which prohibits named individuals from purchasing firearms in the State of California. This proposed law is intended to help prevent both mass shootings and gun suicides, particularly those involving individuals struggling with mental health disorders. ● AB 36 will address the often deadly intersection of domestic violence and gun violence by prohibiting individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders from purchasing or possessing firearms for three years after the expiration of that protective order. Over half of all intimate partner homicides are committed with guns. Indeed, when an abusive partner has access to a gun, a domestic violence victim is five times more likely to be killed. “Californians are counting on us to do everything possible to keep them safe from mass shootings and gun violence,” said Assemblymember Gabriel. “Taxing guns and ammunition sales will enable us to fund more school safety measures and expand proven violence prevention programs. We can and must do more to protect our kids and our communities.” “We know strong gun safety laws save lives,” said Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and California resident. “These smart gun safety bills will continue California’s legacy of fighting gun violence and will provide residents throughout our state with peace of mind. Our grassroots army of volunteers thanks Assemblymember Gabriel for listening to advocates and constituents, and we look forward to continuing working together to strengthen California’s gun laws to end gun violence.” “This is a time of crisis and challenges—with surging gun sales and violence nationwide—and also opportunity and progress as California leaders continue to lead the way on gun safety reform that is driven by evidence and real impact,” said Ari Freilich, State Policy Director for Giffords. “Assemblymember Gabriel has been a consistently strong champion working to make California safer for all who call it home. We look forward to continuing to work with him to strengthen California's investment in violence prevention programs, strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence, and get California back on the path of expanded safety and opportunity for all.” “Brady applauds the introduction of these important bills that will better fund and protect communities across California,” said Kris Brown, President of Brady. “California has been a consistent leader in gun violence prevention legislation and has some of the strongest gun laws in the country. These bills will add to that strong record by providing sustained funding for community programs, decreasing gun suicide, and protecting victims of domestic violence. Brady thanks Assemblymember Gabriel for his continued leadership and perseverance on this important issue.” 2022 is likely to be the second-highest year for mass shootings in the United States on record, with at least 607 mass shootings occurring through November 22. The surge in gun violence comes as firearm purchases rose to record levels in 2020 and 2021, with more than 43 million guns estimated to have been purchased. At the same time, the rate of gun deaths has hit the highest level since 1995, with more than 45,000 fatalities each year. ### Jesse Gabriel proudly represents the San Fernando Valley in the California State Legislature. California Volunteers invites Californians to take action and help their neighbors and communities in recognition of International Volunteer Day
En español a continuación. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In recognition of International Volunteer Day, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor invites Californians to take action and make a positive impact on their communities by volunteering. “Volunteering makes our communities stronger, helps connect us, provides a sense of belonging and improves life,” said California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday. “By helping others, we better their quality of life and ours, too. It’s a win-win.” Anyone can make a positive difference by donating their time, talents or skills. Whether they have an hour to give or a year to dedicate, there are thousands of opportunities to volunteer locally. As a part of the #CaliforniansForAll service initiative, Californians can sign up to volunteer for thousands of opportunities throughout the state. Volunteers can filter through options that match their passions and fit their schedule. Visit CaliforniansForAll.ca.gov to sign up and find volunteer opportunities. International Volunteer Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 and provides an opportunity to recognize and encourage volunteers. Below are some ways to volunteer: Volunteer at a Food Bank: Food banks face unprecedented demand and need volunteers to continue to serve those who are food insecure. Sign up for a shift at a local food bank. Donate Food: Food banks keep many Californians from going hungry – but they can’t do it alone. Consider donating unused boxed or canned food items to a local food bank. Help a Neighbor: The holidays can be difficult for those who may be alone. Check in with friends, loved ones and neighbors to spread some holiday cheer. Offer to Pick Up Items: Offer to pick up groceries or medications for older neighbors who may have trouble getting out. Donate Blood: Blood donations are always needed. A donation only takes a few minutes – but it’s impact lasts because a single blood donation can save a person’s life. Take Climate Action: Help protect the planet by taking climate action locally — whether it’s planting a tree, helping with edible food recovery or wildfire resiliency. No action is too small. Join a Cleanup Effort: Everyone can work together to keep California’s roadways, parks and tribal lands clean. Join a clean-up effort to make an impact. Mentor/Tutor Students: Make a difference in a student’s life by becoming a tutor or mentor. Sharing and giving back are the best gifts. Serve at an Animal Shelter: Animal shelters need volunteers to help homeless pets in need of love and treats. Volunteers can improve the lives of homeless animals. Find an opportunity to volunteer by signing up at CaliforniansForAll.ca.gov. B-Roll Footage: Tutoring and Mentoring in California Classrooms Volunteers Taking Climate Action Volunteers Working at Food Banks and Food Pantries Interviews with Chief Service Officer Fryday are available in English and Spanish. Es la Temporada para Hacer la Diferencia Prestando Servicio a la Comunidad California Volunteers invita a los californianos a tomar acción y ayudar a sus vecinos y comunidades a reconocer el Día Internacional del Voluntario en California SACRAMENTO, Calif. — En reconocimiento del Día Internacional del Voluntario en California, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor invita a los californianos a tomar acción y tener un impacto positivo en sus comunidades por medio del voluntariado. “Prestar servicio voluntario fortalece nuestras comunidades, nos une, proporciona el sentido de pertenecer y mejora la vida”, dijo el director de servicio de California Josh Fryday. “El acto de ayudar a otras personas, mejora la calidad de vida de ellos y también las nuestras. Es una situación en la que todos ganan”. Cualquier persona puede hacer la diferencia donando su tiempo, talentos y habilidades. Aunque solamente tengan una hora disponible o un año para dedicar, hay miles de oportunidades para prestar servicio voluntario localmente. Como parte de la iniciativa de servicio #CaliforniansForAll, los californianos pueden inscribirse para prestar servicio voluntario en miles de oportunidades disponibles a través del estado. Los voluntarios pueden filtrar las diferentes opciones para que correspondan con sus pasiones y su tiempo disponible. Visita CaliforniansForAll.ca.gov para inscribirte y encontrar oportunidades para prestar servicio voluntario. El Día Internacional del Voluntario fue establecido por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas en 1985 y proporciona una oportunidad para reconocer y motivar al voluntariado. A continuación, encuentra unas maneras para prestar servicio voluntario: Sé Voluntario en un Banco de Comida: Los bancos de comida están experimentando una demanda de servicios como nunca y necesitan voluntarios para continuar sirviendo aquellos que necesitan alimentos. Inscríbete para un turno en tu banco de comida local. Haz una Donación de Comida: Los bancos de comida evitan que los californianos pasen hambres, pero no lo pueden hacer solos. Considera donar paquetes de comida sellados o comida enlatada a tu banco de comida local. Ayuda a tu Vecino: Esta temporada de fiestas puede ser difícil para aquellos quienes viven solos. Verifica el bienestar de tus amigos, seres queridos y vecinos para compartir la alegría de la temporada de fiestas. Ofrece Levantar Comida y/o Medicamentos: Ofrece levantar comida y/o medicamentos para tus vecinos mayores quienes podrían estar teniendo dificultades en salir. Haz una Donación de Sangre: Las donaciones de sangre siempre se necesitan. Hacer una donación solamente tarda unos minutos, pero el efecto es duradero ya que una donación de sangre puede salvar una vida. Toma Acción Climática: Ayuda a proteger a nuestro planeta tomando acción climática localmente, ya sea plantando un árbol, ayudando con la recuperación de alimentos o la restauración ambiental después de los incendios forestales. Únete a un Esfuerzo de Limpieza: Todos podemos trabajar juntos para mantener nuestros caminos, parques y tierras tribales limpias. Únete a un esfuerzo de limpieza para tener un impacto positivo. Sé un Mentor/Tutor de Estudiantes: Haz la diferencia en la vida de un estudiante siendo un tutor o mentor. El acto de compartir tiempo y devolver a la comunidad es uno de los mejores regalos. Presta Servicio en un Refugio de Animales: Los refugios de animales necesitan voluntarios para ayudar a las mascotas sin hogar que necesitan amor y atención. Los voluntarios pueden mejorar las vidas de las mascotas sin hogar. Encuentra oportunidades para prestar servicio como voluntario inscribiéndote en CaliforniansForAll.ca.gov. Rodaje Archivado (B-Roll): Tutoría y Mentores en las Escuelas de California Voluntarios Llevando la Acción Climática Voluntarios Trabajando en Bancos de Comida y Almacenes de Comida Entrevistas con el director de servicio de California Josh Fryday disponibles en inglés y en español. Freezing rain created icicles on the shrubbery outside Golden West Restaurant in downtown Loyalton. It's beautiful!
The annual Crafts Fair at the Assembly of God Hall in Loyalton offers two floors of beautiful handmade gift items as well as lunch and lots of wonderful home baked creations! Don't miss it!
As of 12:00 AM yesterday, I am no longer a Member of the California State Assembly. My term in office has expired and the new Assembly will be sworn on Monday. My term in Congress begins on January 3. While amazingly, ballots are still being counted, at this point the scope of our victory has come into focus: We received more votes than any Republican running for Congress in California. And as the 218th race to be called nationwide, our campaign was also the one that ushered in a new Majority in the House of Representatives – ending the Speakership of Nancy Pelosi and claiming a mandate to hold Joe Biden accountable. It has been a whirlwind since Election Day, and I’ve spent two of the last three weeks in D.C. for orientation. So I apologize I haven’t provided more updates recently. But in the coming days I’m planning to write posts on the following:
In the meantime, you can see my recent national TV interviews here. There is so much to do, and I can’t wait to get started. Kevin Kiley Congressman-Elect This past week Loyalton FFA held their annual Fall Banquet. At the Fall Banquet, November 21, Greenhand, Chapter, were awarded as well as honoring American Degree recipients. Greenhand degrees were awarded to the 1st year students in the Ag program that qualified. Rowdy Caudle, Chance Edwards, Cooper Holland, Dominic Houdyshell, Clinton Maddalena, Faith Perez, Cate Petterson, Cody Price, Brysyn Simeral, Caleb Williams, Amelia Zeits. The FFA Creed was Presented by : Clinton Maddalena, Amelia Zeits, Cate Petterson, Brysyn Simmeral, and Caleb Williams. Chapter Degrees were awarded to second year students in the Ag Department that qualified. Charles Brooks, Layne Corbridge, Mollie Griffin, Elise Larrucea, Apolonio Lopez, Meilani Meurer, Augustus Petterson, Bailiegh Phebus, & Micah Williams The chapter also honored the two students that earned their American Degree through the National FFA in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the highest degree a member can obtain. Approximately 3,500 American FFA Degrees are handed out each year at the National FFA Convention. The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Two of our alumni, Isabella Del Barba and Kristin Roberti were honored. They join the ranks with 2000 Megan Loveridge, 2001 Josh Fint, 2000 Bill Loveridge – Honorary, 2001Adam Loveridge , 2005 Annie Maddalena , 2018 Samantha Guidotti, 2018 Andrew Keilak, 2019 Bowdy Griffin 2019, Bret Colberg, 2019 Bryant Doyle, 2021 Brock Griffin, 2021 Joseph Richard, 2021 Sarah Fee ! After awards, everyone enjoyed a chocolate fountain and more desserts. Good job Loyalton FFA kids! Sophie Holland LHS Reporter For more photos, see Sierra Booster's December 8th issue By Bryan Golden Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?" Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it's backed up by your actions. However, the most valuable presents are those that aren't sold in stores. When you give your love, your time, help someone in need, aid another in solving a problem or overcoming an obstacle, you give something priceless. The true spirit of the holidays is giving. When you give, you receive. You can get anything in life you want by helping enough others get what they want. But only if you give without expecting anything in return. The impact of giving isn't limited to just the holiday season, it's something that has value all year. The power of giving is often underestimated. When you give unconditionally, you don't just impact the recipient; you start a chain reaction. By brightening the life of one person you also affect all those who they then touch. No gesture of giving or kindness is too small. Holding the door open at a store, helping someone carry groceries to their car, letting another car in front of you, saying please and thank you, and saying hello to a stranger you pass on the sidewalk, are some of the many things you can do daily. For family and friends, your time is one of the most precious gifts you can offer. Are you there for others when they need you? Do you offer a hand without being asked? Do you help out when asked? Too often, people get caught up in their own desires, thus losing sight of the needs of others. A person who tries to get through life by looking out for himself or herself first is invariably frustrated. Often this person views life as a competition to determine who can accumulate more. On the other hand, those who are concerned for the wellbeing of others are happier, more content, and more satisfied. By giving without expecting, they in turn receive the things they need. Giving is a simple concept that works every time it is applied. There will be people who don't appreciate what you do, but it doesn't matter. You are giving without anticipating anything in return. Besides, there will be many more who are thankful for your efforts. If you don't treat others well, buying a gift won't compensate for your behavior. The recipient might like what you give them but it won't make up for your actions. You can't bribe someone to forgive the way you treat them with a present. The best gift you can receive is the joy of making someone else happy. Being unselfish is a wonderful way to live. When you give with no ulterior motives, your actions are seen as genuine. Should you expect something in return, your behavior is always suspect. We all know people who do nice things only when they want something in return. Make giving a daily routine. Don't start and end with the holiday season. Every day is a good day to do something nice. When people feel good due to your actions, you can't help but feel happy yourself. And that is priceless. The most significant action you can take is having a positive impact on the lives of others. Bryan is the author of "Dare to Live Without Limits." 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