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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
“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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- Written by: Lake County Association Realtors
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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- Written by: California Department of Food and Agriculture
The board advises the Secretary on the department’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality guarantees.
As part of the program, inspectors and investigators located throughout the state conduct routine sampling and inspections; respond to consumer complaints; and enforce laws and regulations that govern the manufacturing and distribution of fertilizing materials.
The program is funded by fertilizer license fees and mill assessments.
Vacancies are available for two board positions and one public member. The term of office for board members is three years. Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to necessary travel expenses.
The two board member applicants must hold a current fertilizing materials license or be a representative of a licensed firm; the public member vacancy is not subject to this requirement.
Individuals interested in a board appointment must submit a resume and a completed prospective member appointment questionnaire, available on the CDFA Web site by Aug. 31.
Send resume and prospective member appointment questionnaire via email to
For more information, contact Brittnie Sabalbro at 916-900-5022 or
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A public hearing will be held at 10 a.m. June 25, at the CDFW Monterey Office at 20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey.
At the initial public hearing in Santa Rosa on April 2, CDFW proposed modifications to the program.
A supplemental public comment period began May 10 and will run through June 24.
Under existing law (Fish and Game Code Section 8276(d)), all commercial Dungeness crab traps must be removed from the water by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the commercial Dungeness crab season.
Under the proposed program, qualified entities (retrieval permittees) and their designated agents can retrieve lost or abandoned commercial Dungeness crab gear remaining in the water after the close of the season.
Retrieval permittees must contact the Dungeness crab vessel permitholder and offer to return the gear in exchange for reasonable compensation. If reasonable compensation is not provided, CDFW will reimburse the Retrieval Permittee and levy fees against the vessel permitholder.
The program is expected to reduce the amount of lost or abandoned commercial trap gear in ocean waters, which pose entanglement risk to marine life and navigational hazards to other boaters.
Interested individuals are encouraged to review the proposed regulations and to submit written comments prior to the close of the supplemental public comment period (5 p.m. on June 24) or give oral comments at the public hearing on June 25.