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SACRAMENTO – Horse-racing safety legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that is prompted by deaths of horses at Santa Anita Park was approved by the Legislature on Monday with unanimous support and heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for a signature.
“We must take action now to protect horses and jockeys, ensuring safety is always paramount in California horse racing,” Sen. Dodd said. “Because clearly, there is a problem here, and we can’t sit back and do nothing. I appreciate my colleagues in the Legislature for coming together to pass this important safety measure, and I look forward to Gov. Newsom signing it into law.”
Senate Bill 469 would authorize the California Horse Racing Board to immediately halt racing at tracks where dangerous conditions exist.
It comes in response to the growing number of horse deaths at Santa Anita. Since late December, 30 horses have died with the most recent death on Saturday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom previously announced he would support SB 469, which is co-authored by Adam Gray, D-Merced, Sen. Susan Rubio, D-Baldwin Park and Assemblymember Ed Chau, D-Arcadia. The bill received bipartisan support in both the Senate and the Assembly.
Sen. Dodd chairs the Senate Governmental Organization committee, which oversees horse racing among other things.
Dodd represents California’s Third Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Yolo, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties.
“We must take action now to protect horses and jockeys, ensuring safety is always paramount in California horse racing,” Sen. Dodd said. “Because clearly, there is a problem here, and we can’t sit back and do nothing. I appreciate my colleagues in the Legislature for coming together to pass this important safety measure, and I look forward to Gov. Newsom signing it into law.”
Senate Bill 469 would authorize the California Horse Racing Board to immediately halt racing at tracks where dangerous conditions exist.
It comes in response to the growing number of horse deaths at Santa Anita. Since late December, 30 horses have died with the most recent death on Saturday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom previously announced he would support SB 469, which is co-authored by Adam Gray, D-Merced, Sen. Susan Rubio, D-Baldwin Park and Assemblymember Ed Chau, D-Arcadia. The bill received bipartisan support in both the Senate and the Assembly.
Sen. Dodd chairs the Senate Governmental Organization committee, which oversees horse racing among other things.
Dodd represents California’s Third Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Yolo, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Association Realtors announced they will be holding an Open House Extravaganza on Sunday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nearly 60 homes will be available viewing throughout the county.
Purchasing a home is often one of the most important decisions in a person’s life and deciding on a particular house comes with many options.
Forty-five percent of recent buyers used open houses as a way to narrow down their choices and find their dream home.
“Realtors will open the doors to an assortment of homes in the local area that are taking part in this year’s Open House Extravaganza,” said Mary Benson, 2019 president of the Lake County Association of Realtors. “This event is a great way for buyers to get an idea of what they can afford and what kinds of homes are available in the local market. It’s also a chance for sellers to market their home and attract potential buyers.”
Realtors and affiliate members will be available at open houses to answer questions about the home buying process and local market conditions. Homes will be available in many of the County’s diversified neighborhoods.
The event is an excellent opportunity for both in-county residents and out-of-county buyers. In-county residents who are first time home buyers or looking to upsize or downsize their current residence will have the ability to view multiple homes at their leisure.
Out-of-county buyers will find Lake County home prices affordable and attractive be it as a second home or a new residence.
“Buyers need to have a clear idea of what features are important to them and know where they are willing to compromise;” said Benson. “That is where visiting open houses can be helpful. Also, working with a Realtor can be a real asset. Realtors visit hundreds of homes with buyers each year, and have a unique understanding of what buyers value in their local markets. Their expertise and knowledge can help you achieve the dream of homeownership.”
Consumers can go to www.lakecountyopenhouses.com to view a list of open houses that will be available and download maps to help them plan their open house viewings.
The Lake County Association of Realtors helps Realtors to improve the consumer experience.
Established in 1947 the Association provides services to Realtors throughout Lake County.
Nearly 60 homes will be available viewing throughout the county.
Purchasing a home is often one of the most important decisions in a person’s life and deciding on a particular house comes with many options.
Forty-five percent of recent buyers used open houses as a way to narrow down their choices and find their dream home.
“Realtors will open the doors to an assortment of homes in the local area that are taking part in this year’s Open House Extravaganza,” said Mary Benson, 2019 president of the Lake County Association of Realtors. “This event is a great way for buyers to get an idea of what they can afford and what kinds of homes are available in the local market. It’s also a chance for sellers to market their home and attract potential buyers.”
Realtors and affiliate members will be available at open houses to answer questions about the home buying process and local market conditions. Homes will be available in many of the County’s diversified neighborhoods.
The event is an excellent opportunity for both in-county residents and out-of-county buyers. In-county residents who are first time home buyers or looking to upsize or downsize their current residence will have the ability to view multiple homes at their leisure.
Out-of-county buyers will find Lake County home prices affordable and attractive be it as a second home or a new residence.
“Buyers need to have a clear idea of what features are important to them and know where they are willing to compromise;” said Benson. “That is where visiting open houses can be helpful. Also, working with a Realtor can be a real asset. Realtors visit hundreds of homes with buyers each year, and have a unique understanding of what buyers value in their local markets. Their expertise and knowledge can help you achieve the dream of homeownership.”
Consumers can go to www.lakecountyopenhouses.com to view a list of open houses that will be available and download maps to help them plan their open house viewings.
The Lake County Association of Realtors helps Realtors to improve the consumer experience.
Established in 1947 the Association provides services to Realtors throughout Lake County.
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