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October 14, 2025

Date: 8/ 13/ 2025 7: 49: 10 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
To:

Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Paybacks all you know what to use in that Bible to abuse people like me senior citizen abuse Warning: This email originate d from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

Date: 8/ 13/ 2025 8: 17: 21 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Selfishness
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Date: 8/ 13/ 2025 9: 31: 40 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Watch "# i get reaction from you pigs you ain' t my daddy you ain' t my God!? on YouTube Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

Date: 8/ 13/ 2025 12: 23: 27 PM
From:" Ruben Soto"
To:

Subject:[ EXTERNAL] And then you know what Trump is doing Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

Date: 8/ 15/ 2025 9: 15: 36 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] # religion is all bad in a bad way
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Date: 8/ 15/ 2025 10: 32: 42 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fullerton PD district attorneys public defenders ex mayor Fred Jung go ahead and lie about me Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

Date: 8/ 15/ 2025 6: 59: 20 PM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fwd: Response to your message
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From: The White House < noreply@contact. whitehouse. gov> Date: Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 2:47 PM
Subject: Response to your message
To: <
July 31, 2025
The White House has received your thoughtful message and request for assistance. We are sorry to learn of the serious difficulties you and your family are experiencing.

After carefully reviewing your correspondence, we feel that your concerns could best be addressed at the State or local level. Please contact your government officials by visiting their websites for further guidance. Additionally, we encourage you to seek assistance from social service agencies and organizations in your area that may be able to provide immediate relief.

The President is grateful for your letter and appreciates your kindness and continued support.

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Date: 8/ 18/ 2025 2: 27: 39 PM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] I will expose your hateful woman the hate men Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

Date: 8/ 18/ 2025 6: 59: 39 PM
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] America 250
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Date: 8/ 18/ 2025 9: 45: 05 PM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fwd: All the Fullerton California still trying to get me in trouble Mr Pre sident Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

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Date: Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 9:39 PM
Subject: All the Fullerton California still trying to get me in trouble Mr President To: The White House < communications@mail. whitehouse. gov> Date: 8/ 18/ 2025 10: 03: 15 PM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fwd: Are you still trying to get me in trouble huh Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

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From: Ruben Soto <
Date: Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 9:56 PM
Subject: Are you still trying to get me in trouble huh
To: Mhines < mhines@fullertonpd. org>
Wow Michael Hines these ladies in Fullerton PD and he District attorneys and public defenders are so mad at me cuz I got them out in trouble with Mr Trump as you see the email he sent me and they' re still trying with these ladies in this haircut place they ain' t going cuz you see I sent it to him again what you' re all trying to do to me y' all better stop your with me I don' t appreciate it especially what I' ve been through with my divorce my ex- wife you know what I mean what comes around goes around you guys keep on doing this to me these ladies is going to destroy your ass anyway get back with me please I need to know who to turn in all the evidence I got from from a restraining order that they are not supposed to contact me anyway means a form have a nice one sir yours truly the only one that really loves God Date: 8/ 19/ 2025 12: 37: 00 AM
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Police arrested me out of their jurisdiction Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

Date: 8/ 19/ 2025 12: 52: 40 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fwd: Police arrested me out of their jurisdiction Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

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From: Ruben Soto <
Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2025, 12: 46 AM
Subject: Police arrested me out of their jurisdiction
To: Mhines < mhines@fullertonpd. org>
Dear Fullerton PD you arrested me in Anaheim jurisdiction out of downtown Disney you should have never did that you should have had Anaheim Police arrest me why you know why you really up boy hey Mr Hines you got a lot of working corruption in your department and you don' t know the law anyway I sent this to a lot of people with power Mr Trump the White House Todd Spitzer you name it you see who I send it to now you' re a bigger trouble than all and now these ladies at this haircut place is trying to put me in trouble and put a case against me and you' ll I' ll just try to get me back public defenders district attorneys when are you guys going to learn your lesson there' s nothing you can do to me cuz all these ladies use that type of and also want my ex- wife did to me and I' m getting her back in court and when my family that did this to me they' re doing revenge because they know it' s a matter of time I' m going to screw all them people in my family and my ex wife and family law in Riverside when you boys going to start backing me up instead of trying to ruin my life with these Date: 8/ 19/ 2025 1: 08: 31 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
To:

Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Ladies have been arrested me for a long time for nothing because of my divorce Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

Date: 8/ 19/ 2025 7: 36: 35 PM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Riverside City council meeting
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Date: 8/ 21/ 2025 6: 51: 28 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Preside nt Trump is my trump card
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Date: 8/ 21/ 2025 3: 49: 02 PM
From:" Ruben Soto"
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fwd: Corrupt Fullerton PD California Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

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Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2025, 3: 43 PM
Subject: Corrupt Fullerton PD California
To: The White House < communications@mail. whitehouse. gov> Date: 8/ 22/ 2025 5: 17: 41 AM
From:" Ruben Soto"
To:

Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Do you love your children LOL
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Date: 8/ 13/ 2025 1: 02: 48 PM
From:" Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8. housecommunications. gov To:" Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim. net
Subject:[ EXTERNAL] MEMO: Tax Credits Soon to Expire: What to Know Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

TO: Interested Parties
From: Rep. Lou Correa ( CA- 46)
DATE: August 13, 2025
RE: Tax Credits Soon to Expire: What to Know
Thanks to clean energy tax credits, thousands of Americans have been able to save their money and protect the planet by investing in solar panels, hybrid cars, and more. But the Republican tax bill is removing many of these credits, meaning it' s about to cost a lot more for families to install and use sustainable energy and fuel options. The following tax credits are set to expire after the passage of the H. R. 1 – the “ One Big Beautiful Bill”. See below for information on how to take advantage of these credits before they expire.

TAX CREDITS TO VEHICLES
Purchasing New Electric Vehicle ( EV) and Hybrid Vehicles About the Credit: The up to $ 7, 500 credit for purchasing new EV and hybrid vehicles can be used for individuals and businesses who purchase the vehicles for their ow n use ( not for resale) and use the vehicle primarily in the U. S. Also, modified adjusted gross income ( AGI) may not exceed:
o $ 300, 000 for married couples filing jointly or a surviving spouse o $ 225, 000 for heads of households
o $ 150, 000 for all other filers
Deadline: September 30, 2025
How to Claim: File Form 8936, Clean Vehicle Credits with your tax return. You will need to provide your vehicle' s VIN.

More Information: Visit here.

Pre- owned EV and Hybrid Vehicles
About the Credit: The credit can be applied for purchases of qualifying pre- ow ned EV and hybrid vehicles from a licensed dealer for $ 25, 000 or less. The credit equals 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $ 4, 000.

Deadline: September 30, 2025
How to Claim: You can apply the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit immediat ely tow ard the amount you pay for the vehicle by transferring the credit to the dealer or you can wait and claim the credit when you file your tax return. To transfer the credit at the time of sale, you must buy the vehicle from a registered dealer primarily for personal use ( not for resale). You must file Form 8936 when you file your tax return for the year in which you take delivery of the vehicle.

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TAX CREDITS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
About the Credit: The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit provides a tax credit for up to 3, 200 for qualifying home improvements that increase energy efficiency such as more energy efficient widows, heat pumps, and insulation. The maximum credit that can be claimed each year is:
1, 200 for energy efficient property costs and certain energy efficient home improvements, with limits on exterior doors ($ 250 per door and $ 500 total), exterior windows and skylights ($ 600) and home energy audits ($ 150) 2, 000 per year for qualified heat pumps, water heaters, biomass stoves or biomass boilers
Deadline: Improvements must be installed by December 31, 2025.

How to Claim: File Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits Part II, with your tax return to claim the credit. You must claim the credit for the tax year when the propert y is installed, not merely purchased.

More Information: Visit here.

Residential Clean Energy Credit
About the Credit: This credit can be used when making renewable energy improvements to the home ( whether you own or rent it), such as solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, or battery storage technology. The credit equals 30% of the cost s of new , qualified projects.

Deadline: Improvements must be installed by December 31, 2025.

How to Claim: File Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits with your t ax return to claim the credit. You must claim the credit for the tax year when the property is installed, not merely purchased.

More Information: Visit here.

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Date: 8/ 14/ 2025 1: 42: 03 PM
From:" Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8. housecommunications. gov To:" Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim. net
Subject:[ EXTERNAL] MEMO: Is Social Security Changing? Here’ s what to know.

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TO: Interested Parties
From: Rep. Lou Correa ( CA- 46)
DATE: August 14, 2025
RE: Is Social Security Changing? Here’ s what to know.

Today marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security– America’ s promise that if you work hard, you will be able to retire comfortably– being signed into law. Millions of Americans depend on Social Security and Medicare to survive. Earlier this year, the President signed int o law legislation that makes changes to the benefits our seniors rely on— so I wanted you to know more about what changes w ill be coming, and how it will impact you and your family.

TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SENIORS1
Taxpayers aged 65 and older will be able to deduct
an additional $ 6, 000 from their taxable income for
tax years 2025 through 2028.

The deduction will have less of an impact on lower- income seniors because the standard deduction wipes out most of their tax liability.

Middle income seniors stand to benefit the most.

Those making up to $ 75, 000 in income ( or $ 150, 000 for joint filers) can see the full benefit. But it will phase out at a 6% rate for incomes above this rate.

Nearly half of Americans aged 65 or older will NOT benefit because of their income levels.

Taxpayers and their spouses would have to provide their Social Security numbers to claim the deduction.

These benefits will sunset after four years.

TAXES ON SOCIAL SECURITY2
Federal income taxes have not been eliminated on
Social Security benefits.

The provision weakens Social Security funding by reducing the tax money it receives. It moves up the date the Social Security trust fund would run out by one year, from 2033 to 2032.

Reports that seniors will receive a $ 6, 000 check are inaccurate. Rather, some seniors may receive an additional tax deduction of up to $ 6, 000
Only half of Americans aged 65 or older will receive the deduction.

CHANGES TO MEDICARE 3
The President’ s tax legislation made some
important changes to Medicare costs and services.

Medicare Eligibility Policies
The law restricts Medicare eligibility to U. S. citizens, green card holders, Cuban- Haitian entrants, and people residing under the Compacts of Free Associat ion— eliminating Medicare eligibility for people not included in these groups, such as those w it h t emporary protected status, refugees and asylees.

It terminates Medicare coverage no later than 18 months from enactment for anyone who is currently covered but no longer eligible under these changes.

Medicare Savings Programs
In September 2023, the Biden administration issued a final rule to reduce barriers to enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs ( MSPs), which provides Medicaid coverage of Medicare premiums and cost sharing for low- income Medicare beneficiaries.

The law prohibits provisions from this rule that have not already gone into effect from being implemented or enforced until October 1, 2034.

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Provides a temporary one- year increase of 2. 5% to the Physician Fee Schedule for all services between January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027.

Orphan Drugs and the Drug Price Negotiation Program
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act gave Medicare the power to negotiate prices for certain high- cost medications, with the first negotiated prices taking effect in 2026.

The law carves out orphan drugs, which are medications for rare disease, from Medicare drug price negotiations.

Nursing Home Staffing Final Rule
A 2024 Biden administration final rule requires long- term care facilit ies to meet minimum staffing levels ( including a 24/ 7 Registered Nurse on- site and a minimum of 3. 48 total nurse staffing hours per resident day).

The law prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing, administering, or enforcing the minimum staffing levels required by t he final rule until October 1, 2034.

ANNUAL MEDICARE CHANGES
Some regular changes to Medicare are on the
horizon, unrelated to the President’ s signing of his
tax legislation.
2025 Medicare Premiums
In November 2024, the updated premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs were announced, along wit h t he 2025 Medicare Part D income- related monthly adjustment amounts.

More information can be found here.

Medicare Part A
The Medicare Part A inpatient hospital deductible that beneficiaries pay if admitted to the hospital will be $ 1, 676 in 2025, an increase of $ 44 from $ 1, 632 in 2024.

Medicare Part B
The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $ 185. 00 for 2025, an increase of $ 10. 30 from $ 174. 70 in 2024. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries will be $ 257 in 2025, an increase of $ 17 from the annual deductible of $ 240 in 2024.
2026 Medicare Advantage Rates
In April 2025, the 2026 Medicare Advantage payment policies were finalized. They included a

7. 2% increase ($ 35 billion) in payments to Medicare Advantage plans.

As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matt er t o our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you have questions about how t hese changes might impact you and your family, my office is here to help. Give us a call at ( 714) 559- 6190.

Footnotes:
1 https:// www. irs. gov/ newsroom/ one- big- beautiful- bill- act- tax- deductions- for- working- americans- and- seniors 2 https:// www. npr. org/ 2025/ 07/ 11/ nx- s1- 5459955/ social- security- megabill- trump- tax- cuts 3 https:// medicareadvocacy. org/ impact- of- the- big- bill- on- medicare/ Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Sign Up!
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Date: 8/ 22/ 2025 1: 31: 04 PM
From:" Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8. housecommunications. gov To:" Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim. net
Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Changes to Health Care for California DACA Recipients Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

Dear Neighbor,
California is the fourth largest economy in the world which is made possible by our incredible workforce. From agriculture to industry, technology to tourism, California workers– both documented and undocumented– keep us going. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA) recipients are a critical part of California’ s workforce and economy and I believe they deserve t o have access to affordable health care.

As you may already know, the Republican One Big Ugly Bill that was signed into law last month included historic cuts to federal health care programs. In addition to broad cuts to California’ s Medicaid program, Medi- Cal, I wanted to bring up specific changes to healthcare coverage for DACA recipients currently receiving insurance under the Affordable Care Act. According to the law and a new Trump Administration rule, DACA recipients are no longer eligible to receive coverage through the Affordable Care Act. This means that beginning on August 31, 2025, a ll DACA recipie nts will lose coverage through Covered California.

DACA recipients or Dreamers will no longer be eligible for health care from the Affordable Care Act.

DACA recipients who have personal private health insurance or private insurance through their employers will not be affected by the rule. DACA recipients who currently receive insurance through Covered California, may be able to look into alternative health insurance options to ensure that they can still get the care they need. To see if you qualify for Medi- Cal or another program, use the Shop and Compare Tool or contact your local Orange County social services office. You may also speak with a local Covered California certified enroller for free assistance. Additionally, DACA recipients can purchase personal health insurance plans directly from private health insurance companies.

I understand that this news is difficult to receive. I am committed to ensuring t hat my neighbors can continue to get the health care they need. To those who are feeling frust rat ed, afraid, angry, or all the above: I stand with you. I’ll continue to keep you updated on changing health care guidelines to help your family continue to get the care they need. As always, if you or your family need help w ith a federal agency, please do not hesitate to reach out at ( 714) 559- 6190.

Your neighbor and Congressman,
Rep. Lou Correa
Member of Congress
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Date: 8/ 14/ 2025 9: 14: 33 AM
From:" Craig A Durfey"
To:

Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fwd: Parents wish YouTube didn' t exist Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.

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From: Protect Young Eyes < chris@protectyoungeyes. com> Date: Thu, Aug 14, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Subject: Parents wish YouTube didn' t exist
To: CRAIG <
The PYE Download: August 14, 2025
Hello! We' re back! Ev ery few weeks, we share t he lat est digit al news t hat impact s your family, updat e you on what t he Prot ect Young Eyes t eam is up t o, and end wit h a quick not e from Chris.

We hope our research helps you feel in fo rm e d and c o nf ide n t, and t hat o u r w o rk wit h schools, churches, and non- profit s is m o tiv a tin g.

The latest new s:

A I c o m p a nio n s a re hija c k ing a do le s c e nc e . Common Sense M edia report ed t hat 72% of t eens are using t hem. Examples: Charact er. AI and Replika. Ev en Chat GPT 5 is st art ing t o feel like a personal friend.

M a rk Z uc k e rb e rg d o e s M o nte s o rri. He ran a priv at e school in his home for close friends, keeping screens out of t he mix. There' s so much t o say here ( see my not e below).

A I c h a tb o ts c a n le ad to p s y c ho s is in v u ln e rab le po pula tio n s . M ent al healt h expert s warn about “ AI psychosis,” where heav y chat bot use leads t o paranoia, delusions, or int ense at t achment . Those wit h aut ism st ruggle wit h ov er- reliance and are easily manipulat ed.

A n u n re d a c te d Sna pc h at law s uit is s ta rtling . 96% of " abuse report s" at Snap are " not rev iewed by t he app’ s Trust & Safet y Team." Ev en when young people ident ify harm, Snap is doing lit t le.

P a re nts w e re a s k e d ab o ut Y o u Tub e : " W e w is h it did n ' t e x is t." Aust ralian parent s shared a common sent iment . Y ouTube is t oo hard t o cont rol and harms t oo many kids.

C ha ra c te r. A I q u ie tly ad de d a s o c ial fe e d . W e lc o m e to s y n th e tic s o c ia l m e d ia . Imagine chat bot s post ing t hought s and pict ures t o a feed, and humans int eract ing wit h t he cont ent . This isn' t good.

Y o u Tub e w ill us e A I to s e p arate k id s f ro m a dults . Due t o pressure from t he UK and Aust ralia, YouT ube will use AI t o age- v erify. They' v e had t his t ech for years, but do lit t le unt il forced t o act .

A d a m n in g p ie c e a bo u t Ro blo x . Jon Haidt ' s t eam compiled t errifying screenshot s and int eract ions on games played by millions of kids. Read: It 's Not Just a Game Anymore.

Ins ta g ra m re le a s e d a p re c is e - lo c a tio n m ap . We explained how t o t urn it off in t he app and on t he dev ice ( shown here on Facebook and Inst agram).

W hat PY E is up to:

A n A p p le victor y !
In part nership wit h NCOSE, we wrot e and
passed legislat ion forcing Apple t o t urn on it s
porn filt er for minors in Ut ah and Alabama.

St art ing wit h iOS 26 in t he fall, Apple will now
default t he filt er t o on for a ll minor account s
and blur nudit y in iM essage, FaceTime, and
AirDrop. Google, you' re next !
Ta ck ling A I in Ed uca tion a t the
W hite Hous e
Along wit h Nicki Pet rossi ( Scrolling 2 Deat h),
Andy Liddell ( EdTech Law Cent er), Jared
Hayden ( IFS), and Brad Lit t lejohn ( DCI ), we
shared our concerns about AI harms in t he
classroom. W e a re n o w a c tiv a tin g p a re n ts to d o the s a m e !
Subm it Publ ic Com m e n t
A d voca ting f or B etter Tech in our
Schools
I shared public t est imony at t he school board
meet ing where my kids at t end. I spoke about a
bell- t o- bell policy, decreased dependence on
Chromebooks, and caut ion relat ed t o AI . They
were recept iv e. Y ou can do it , t oo!
Custo m i z e My Sc ript
Upcom ing speak ing:

P Y E M a s te r C a le n d a r)
Aug 13, A rc h b is ho p C ha pe lle ( LA) - st udent s, parent s Aug 13, W e s tm ins te r C hris tian A c ad e m y ( AL) - st udent s, parent s Aug 13, P a th w a y s fo r P e rm ane n c e ( M I ) - ment al healt h professionals Aug 15, Trinity Luthe ra n ( M I ) - t eacher prof. dev elopment Aug 19, K in g s w a y C h ris tia n ( WA) - t eacher prof. dev elopment Aug 23, P 3 : 2 5 Fa m ily C o nne c t ( TX) - st udent s, parent s Sept 4, K a n s a s Luthe ra n D is tric t ( KS) - principals Sept 8, N o rths id e C hris tian A c ad e m y ( SC) - parent s Sept 8, Re d H ill Luthe ra n ( CA) - st udent s, parent s Sept 8, St. A u g us tine Sc ho o l ( M I ) - parent s
Sept 12, St. A ug u s tin e Sc h o o l ( M I ) - t eachers Sept 12, Sta nis la u s C o unty O ff ic e o f Ed ( CA) - educat ors Email Michele t o bring us t o your communit y! These Fac e b o o k and I n s ta g ra m post s explain our new t alk t it les! U pdat ed wit h t he lat est AI news and t ips for parent s.

A note from C hri s:

Digit al scams are ev erywhere right now! In t he Unit ed St at es, many hav e receiv ed t he " you hav e an unpaid t oll" t ext . And it 's creepy good, since in some cases, maybe due t o locat ion sharing, it seems like t he t ext is receiv ed not long aft er driv ing on a t oll road.

Then t here' s t he art icle abov e about M ark Zuckerberg choosing a low- t ech M ont essori educat ion.

Or t he Silicon V alley Waldorf school. Or t est imony from Sarah Wynn- Williams about st rict t ech rules in t he homes of t ech execut iv es. Or AI companies sponsoring t eacher professional dev elopment .

It feels like we' re being scammed. Big Tech knows what t hey' re doing. Snapchat knows it s v ery design is horrible for young, amazing brains t hat are supposed t o make mist akes. They' re just not supposed t o be sext ort ed and harmed so easily.

I was recent ly on a podcast wit h Suzanne Philipps, and she asked me t o share t he ONE t hing parent s need t o know about t echnology. M y answer was simple: " Trust none of it." Not unt il you' v e st udied it , used it ( for at least 7 days!), set up a kid account , and read our app and dev ice rev iews. Out of t he box, v ery, v ery lit t le of it was made wit h our awesome kids in mind.

Ev en so- called " AI for educat ion" oft en has t he same incent iv es as Snapchat .

I 'm a science fict ion guy, and I see a digit al pat h in front of us. One t hat ' s eit her heading t oward St ar Wars ( most ly benev olent ) or The M at rix. W o rk in g to g e the r w ith a ll o f y o u , I 'm s e e in g e v id e n c e tha t the tid e is turn in g ! I 'm st ill hopeful we' ll get t his right , b u t w e m u s t p re s s o n . In our homes, our schools, and wit h our elect ed officials. And if I get C3- PO, ev en bet t er.

Parent ing wit h you,
Chris & PYE
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Assembly Bill No. 902Assembly Bill No. 902
CHAPTER306CHAPTER 306
An act to amend Section 42005. 3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic violations.An act to amend Section 42005. 3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic violations.

Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State September 21, 2015. ][ Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State September 21, 2015. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL' SDIGESTLEGISLATIVE COUNSEL' S DIGEST AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs.AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs.

Existing law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance orresolutionExistinglaw specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, andfees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures related to the impositionofimprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures related to the imposition of those penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law provides that alocalthose penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law provides that a local authority may not allow a personauthority may not allow a person who has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Codetowho has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition ofthoseparticipate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commitspenalties and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commits anan infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.

This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not involvingaThis bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned bymotor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by local law enforcement.local law enforcement.

The bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill wouldmakeThebill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill would make other technical, nonsubstantive changes.other technical, nonsubstantive changes.

DigestKeyDigest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NOVote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO BillTextBillText
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 42005. 3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:SECTION 1. Section 42005. 3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
42005. 3. ( a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed atraffic42005.3. ( a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adoptedoffense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this code, tounder this code, to participate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program asanparticipate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations ofthisalternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations of this code.code.
b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement for a(b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement for a person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle.person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle. https:// socialemotionalpaws. com/ blog- post- 1/ f/ bicyclists- with- traffic- tickets- can- now- get- their- fines-https:// socialemotionalpaws. com/ blog- post- 1/ f/ bicyclists- with- traffic- tickets- can- now- get- their- fines- waived-atwaived- at
Bicyclists with traffic tickets can now get their fines waived at Southern California’sBicyclists with traffic tickets can now get their fines waived at Southern California’ s first bicycle traffic safety school in El Monte.first bicycle traffic safety school in El Monte.

Maria Valenzuela rode her beat- up stingray bike down the empty sidewalk along ValleyBoulevardMariaValenzuela rode her beat- up stingray bike down the empty sidewalk along Valley Boulevard in downtown El Monte on Tuesday. She crossed the street at the light andin downtown El Monte on Tuesday. She crossed the street at the light and continued on theothercontinued on the other sidewalk into the shopping center, eventually parking her bike in front of the 99 Cents Only Store.sidewalk into the shopping center, eventually parking her bike in front of the 99 Cents Only Store.

When asked if she knew that riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is illegal in the city of El Monte, sheWhen asked if she knew that riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is illegal in the city of El Monte, she said no.said no.

Where do I ride?” she asked with a shrug.“Where do I ride?” she asked with a shrug.

Fines same as fordrivingFinessame as for driving
Although Valenzuela did not get a ticket that day, many others have received tickets forsidewalkAlthoughValenzuela did not get a ticket that day, many others have received tickets for sidewalk riding, as well as running stop signs, not stopping at red lights, havingriding, as well as running stop signs, not stopping at red lights, having poor brakes andotherpoorbrakes and other infractions — even speeding.infractions — even speeding.

Bicycle citations are treated the same as driving tickets by the courts. The fines are the same. ForBicycle citations are treated the same as driving tickets by the courts. The fines are the same. For example, a stop sign violation can cost $ 200 and running a red lightexample, a stop sign violation can cost $ 200 and running a red light costs as much as $ 400. Ifyoucosts as much as $ 400. If you don’ t pay them, the consequences could lead to garnishing wages or jail time.don’ t pay them, the consequences could lead to garnishing wages or jail time.

But while Southern California drivers can get their citations expunged and the fines dropped iftheyButwhile Southern California drivers can get their citations expunged and the fines dropped if they complete traffic school, until this past March, there was no such optioncomplete traffic school, until this past March, there was no such option for people ticketedonfor people ticketed on bicycles or other non- motorized vehicles. Without exception, they paid the full cost, both finesandbicycles or other non- motorized vehicles. Without exception, they paid the full cost, both fines and court fees, which can amount to several hundred dollars.court fees, which can amount to several hundred dollars.

After getting calls from bicyclists saying they couldn’ t afford to pay their tickets, representativesAftergetting calls from bicyclists saying they couldn’ t afford to pay their tickets, representatives from Bike San Gabriel Valley — an El Monte- based nonprofit promotingfrom Bike San Gabriel Valley — an El Monte- based nonprofit promoting bike- friendly streets — metbike-friendly streets — met with Superior Court Judge Daniel Lopez. Through a grant from Metro and a green light fromthewith Superior Court Judge Daniel Lopez. Through a grant from Metro and a green light from the state Legislature, they formed the first bicycle traffic school in Southern California.state Legislature, they formed the first bicycle traffic school in Southern California.

A bicyclist rides on the sidewalk along Valley Mall in El Monte on Thursday, November 2, 2017. InElAbicyclist rides on the sidewalk along Valley Mall in El Monte on Thursday, November 2, 2017. In El Monte you cannot ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. ( Photo by KeithMonte you cannot ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. ( Photo by Keith Durflinger- San GabrielValleyDurflinger- San Gabriel Valley Tribune/ SCNG)Tribune/ SCNG)
Fines can addupFines can add up
Opened in March, violators can have fines and court fees waived if they complete a three-hourOpened in March, violators can have fines and court fees waived if they complete a three- hour bicycle safety class run by certified instructors from Bike SGV. The classesbicycle safety class run by certified instructors from Bike SGV. The classes are held oncertainareheld on certain Saturdays at the Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall St. Referrals are made by Lopez, whoSaturdays at the Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall St. Referrals are made by Lopez, who heads up the traffic court division in the El Monte courthouse.heads up the traffic court division in the El Monte courthouse.

It is amazing to have a judge who actually understands these fines are not a small deal for a lot of“It is amazing to have a judge who actually understands these fines are not a small deal for a lot of people,” said Jose Jimenez, education director for Bike SGV, who alsopeople,” said Jose Jimenez, education director for Bike SGV, who also teaches the bicycletrafficteaches the bicycle traffic school classes.school classes.

From May through Aug. 16, bicyclists with citations completed the program in lieu of payingtheirFromMay through Aug. 16, bicyclists with citations completed the program in lieu of paying their fines. Court fees are also waived, Jimenez said. On Monday, three defendantsfines. Court fees are also waived, Jimenez said. On Monday, three defendants from Lopez’sfrom Lopez’ s courtroom opted for bicycle traffic school, according to the court. The next class will be held Nov.courtroom opted for bicycle traffic school, according to the court. The next class will be held Nov.

18.18. During the same four- month period, the average cost of a fine was $ 323, according todataDuring the same four- month period, the average cost of a fine was $ 323, according to data obtained by Bike SGV. The fines ranged from $ 98 for a minor riding without a helmetobtained by Bike SGV. The fines ranged from $ 98 for a minor riding without a helmet all the wayupallthe way up to $ 916 for a minor not wearing a helmet and also caught riding on the sidewalk, thenonprofitto $916 for a minor not wearing a helmet and also caught riding on the sidewalk, the nonprofit found.found.

Many of the riders cited cannot afford a car and use their bicycles as their only meansofMany of the riders cited cannot afford a car and use their bicycles as their only means of transportation. Some regularly ride their bikes to and from work at minimum wagetransportation. Some regularly ride their bikes to and from work at minimum wage jobs. Suddenlyjobs. Suddenly having to pay $ 300 to $ 900 for themselves or their child in fines is a heavy financial burden,having to pay $ 300 to $ 900 for themselves or their child in fines is a heavy financial burden, Jimenez said.Jimenez said.

The three defendants who attended class Monday had fines totaling $ 1, 200, Jimenez said. TheThethree defendants who attended class Monday had fines totaling $ 1, 200, Jimenez said. The three completed the class and did not have to pay.three completed the class and did not have to pay.

In working in the El Monte community,” Jimenez said, “ this is something we see affecting lower“In working in the El Monte community,” Jimenez said, “ this is something we see affecting lower income residents and many use their bicycles getting to and from work.”income residents and many use their bicycles getting to and from work.” Cities slow to formprogramsCitiesslow to form programs
The idea of a bicycle traffic school crystalized into law in early 2016 when Assembly Bill 902byThe idea of a bicycle traffic school crystalized into law in early 2016 when Assembly Bill 902 by Assemblyman Richard Bloom, D- Santa Monica, allowed cities to start theseAssemblyman Richard Bloom, D- Santa Monica, allowed cities to start these programs for thefirstprograms for the first time. The programs must be created by individual cities or counties with local lawenforcementtime. The programs must be created by individual cities or counties with local law enforcement buy- in.buy- in.

Bloom’ s legislation spurred Bike SGV — organizer of the recent 626 Golden Streets ride — andtheBloom’ s legislation spurred Bike SGV — organizer of the recent 626 Golden Streets ride — and the city of El Monte to start one of the first programs of its kind in thecity of El Monte to start one of the first programs of its kind in the state. In Northern California, UCstate. In Northern California, UC Berkeley and UC Davis have set up bicycle diversion programs, with city of SacramentoofferingBerkeleyand UC Davis have set up bicycle diversion programs, with city of Sacramento offering discounts on sidewalk riding citations, said Robert Prinz, education director with Bike EastBay.discounts on sidewalk riding citations, said Robert Prinz, education director with Bike EastBay.

But even after offering support, Bike EastBay has not yet convinced the cities of Oakland, BerkeleyButeven after offering support, Bike EastBay has not yet convinced the cities of Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda to establish programs, he said.and Alameda to establish programs, he said.

I am disappointed that more cities have not implemented AB 902 diversion programs,” Bloom said“I am disappointed that more cities have not implemented AB 902 diversion programs,” Bloom said in an email. “ But, unlike the DMV- administered traffic school program forin an email. “ But, unlike the DMV- administered traffic school program for automobiles, AB 902 istoautomobiles, AB 902 is to be administered by the cities. Unfortunately, that process can sometimes take longer thanthebeadministered by the cities. Unfortunately, that process can sometimes take longer than the state.”state.”
Bike SGV is hoping to expand into other cities. They are in talks with West Covina to set upaBike SGV is hoping to expand into other cities. They are in talks with West Covina to set up a similar program, Jimenez said.similar program, Jimenez said.

The nonprofit offers the classes for free. Often, they’ ll provide a minor a helmet, which isrequiredThenonprofit offers the classes for free. Often, they’ ll provide a minor a helmet, which is required by law. Adults are not required to wear helmets. They also provideby law. Adults are not required to wear helmets. They also provide front and rear lightsandfront and rear lights and reflectors, a requirement for night riding, Jimenez said.reflectors, a requirement for night riding, Jimenez said.

Each program breaks down into three hourly segments: rules of the road; parking lot drillswhereEachprogram breaks down into three hourly segments: rules of the road; parking lot drills where participants practice hand signals, scanning, looking over your shoulderparticipants practice hand signals, scanning, looking over your shoulder and changing lanes, andandchanging lanes, and actual riding alongside an instructor on city streets.actual riding alongside an instructor on city streets.

Laws areconfusingLawsare confusing
Bike SGV is advocating for more universal bicycle riding laws and is working on educating ridersonBike SGV is advocating for more universal bicycle riding laws and is working on educating riders on the rules of the road. Often, riders are cited because the laws arethe rules of the road. Often, riders are cited because the laws are confusing or change whentheyconfusing or change when they cross a city line. “ Every city makes it different,” he said.cross a city line. “ Every city makes it different,” he said.

For instance, sidewalk riding is allowed in some cities but banned in others. It is not allowedinFor instance, sidewalk riding is allowed in some cities but banned in others. It is not allowed in unincorporated Los Angeles County, Alhambra, Duarte, Diamond Bar, Elunincorporated Los Angeles County, Alhambra, Duarte, Diamond Bar, El Monte, Irwindale, MontereyMonte, Irwindale, Monterey Park, Montebello, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Temple City and Walnut, Jimenez said.Park, Montebello, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Temple City and Walnut, Jimenez said.

This is really difficult to get people to accept and feel comfortable riding on the road,” Jimenez“This is really difficult to get people to accept and feel comfortable riding on the road,” Jimenez said. “ They’ ll say: ‘ What do you mean? We can’ t ride on the road becausesaid. “ They’ ll say: ‘ What do you mean? We can’ t ride on the road because that is crazy. Are mykidsthatis crazy. Are my kids supposed to ride on the street?’ ”supposed to ride on the street?’ ” The group’ s website questions the efficacy of ticketing adults riding on the sidewalk: “ TheactiveThegroup’ s website questions the efficacy of ticketing adults riding on the sidewalk: “ The active enforcement of and relatively high cost of fines for sidewalk cyclingenforcement of and relatively high cost of fines for sidewalk cycling and riding without ahelmetandriding without a helmet gives us pause, especially when compared with the costs associated with moredangerousgivesus pause, especially when compared with the costs associated with more dangerous behaviors such as running traffic lights.”behaviors such as running traffic lights.” Jimenez says he emphasizes bicycle safety to his students. If there is a bike lane, a rider mustrideJimenez says he emphasizes bicycle safety to his students. If there is a bike lane, a rider must ride in the bike lane. Otherwise, riding on the street on the right- handin the bike lane. Otherwise, riding on the street on the right- hand side with traffic is thecorrectsidewith traffic is the correct way. If a person does not feel safe in the street in El Monte or anywhere sidewalk riding is banned,way. If a person does not feel safe in the street in El Monte or anywhere sidewalk riding is banned, he or she should get off their bike and walk it on the sidewalk.he or she should get off their bike and walk it on the sidewalk.

Pasadena allows sidewalk riding as along as riders yield to pedestrians. Bicycle ridersroutinelyPasadenaallows sidewalk riding as along as riders yield to pedestrians. Bicycle riders routinely ride on sidewalks along Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. A city surveyride on sidewalks along Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. A city survey found 68percentfound68 percent always, frequently or sometimes ride on the sidewalk.always, frequently or sometimes ride on the sidewalk.

Maria Valenzuela wasn’ t happy hearing about the no- sidewalk rule in El Monte. She does not ownaMaria Valenzuela wasn’ t happy hearing about the no- sidewalk rule in El Monte. She does not own a car. She’ s not sure what she’ s going to do the next time she takes hercar. She’ s not sure what she’ s going to do the next time she takes her daughter to school onthedaughter to school on the bike’ s back seat. Most likely, she’ ll continue to ride on the sidewalk rather than risk riding inthebike’s back seat. Most likely, she’ ll continue to ride on the sidewalk rather than risk riding in the roadway on busy Valley or Ramona boulevards.roadway on busy Valley or Ramona boulevards.

I have to drop my daughter off at school,” she said, adding: “ But she always wears a helmet.”“I have to drop my daughter off at school,” she said, adding: “ But she always wears a helmet.” Originally Published: November 5, 2017 at 5: 00 p. m.Originally Published: November 5, 2017 at 5: 00 p. m. https:// www. sgvtribune. com/ 2017/ 11/ 05/ bicyclists- with- traffic- tickets- can- now- get- their- fines-https:// www. sgvtribune. com/ 2017/ 11/ 05/ bicyclists- with- traffic- tickets- can- now- get- their- fines- waived- at- socals- first- bicycle- traffic- safety- school- in- el- monte/waived- at- socals- first- bicycle- traffic- safety- school- in- el- monte/ ThankYouThank You
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Assembly Bill No. 902
CHAPTER 306
An act to amend Section 42005. 3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic violations.

Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with
Secretary of State September 21, 2015.]
legislative counsel’ s digest
AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs.

Existing law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment, as specified.

Existing law also specifies procedures related to the imposition of those penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law provides that a local authority may not allow a person who has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.

This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by local law enforcement. The bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill would make other technical, nonsubstantive changes.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 42005. 3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
42005. 3. ( a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this code, to participate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations of this code.
b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement for a person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle.

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95 AB 902

Date of Hearing: April 20, 2015

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Jim Frazier, Chair
AB 902 ( Bloom) – As Amended March 26, 2015
SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
SUMMARY: Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to adults.

EXISTING LAW:
1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense to participate in a driver awarenessor education program or any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code.
2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged. 3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Codeor an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment.

FISCAL EFFECT: None
COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors who arechargedwith moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign on a bicycle). Theseprograms typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and insteadproviding education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, aswell asbest practices for safe bicycling. Many local governmentsand police departmentshave expressedinterest over the years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that current law stands in the way.

This bill would remove the limitation that thesediversion programs only be usedfor minors.

According to the author, " Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school' classand have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and educatorsto work directly with local police departmentsto help clear up common misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidanceon what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety." A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on bicycle safety found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had the highest number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increasedfrom 21% of the total number of fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing AB 902

bicyclist/ motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motorist/bicycle interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of education.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION :

Support
California Bicycle Coalition ( Sponsor)
California Police Chiefs Association
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Anya Lawler / TRANS. / ( 916) 319-2093

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING
Senator Jim Beall, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular
Bill No: AB 902 Hearing Date: 7/14/2015
Author: Bloom
Version: 7/6/2015
Urgency: No Fiscal: No
Consultant: Erin Riches
SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
DIGEST: This bill authorizes a local authority to allow an individual who has committed a traffic offense, for which no vehicle is involved, to participate in a diversion program.

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:
1) Specifies penalties for violations of existing law, or ordinances or resolutions adopted under existing law, that include fines, fees, forfeitures, and imprisonment.
2) Prohibits a local authority from allowing an individual who has comm itted a traffic offense from participating in a driver awareness or education program, or any other diversion program, as an alternative to procedures required under existing law.
3) Provides an exemption whereby a local authority may allow a minor to partic ipate in a diversion program if he or she has committed an infraction for which no motor vehicle is involved.

This bill expands the exemption to individuals of all ages.

COMMENTS:
1) Purpose. The author states that when a bicyclist is ticketed for a movin g violation in California, he or she receives the same monetary fine as someone driving a motor vehicle. With court fees added, a stop sign violation can cost around $ 200, while running a red light can cost as much as $400. Unlike most drivers, bicyclists are not required to receive training or education and are often AB 902 ( Bloom) Page 2 of 3
unaware of local traffic ordinances. The author states that ticketed bicyclists should be allowed to attend a class at a “bicycle traffic school” and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity. These programs would enable bicycle advocates and educators to work directly with local police departments, help clear up common misconceptions about bicycle law, and provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety. 2) The more you know . An October 2014 report by the Governor’ s Highway Safety Association found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California suffered 338 bicyclist fatalities during that period, the highest number in the country. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicyclist fatalities as a share of total bicyclist fatalities have increased from 21% to 84%. To reduce bicyclist/ motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommended, among other things, “ education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motor/ bicyclist interactions.” The author states that this bill would provide an opportunity for this type of education. 3) Creating a new industry? While there are currently a large number of traffic violator schools in the state serving drivers, bicycle traffic schools are not common. According to the author, bicycle diversion programs exist in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz County, Marin County, and Sonoma County, as well as at the University of California ( UC) Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, Stanford University, and California Polytechnic State University. These programs provide education and , in some cases, a fine waiver or reduction. The author states that these programs are able to operate due to technicalities in the law that do not apply to most areas, or which most police departments are willing to accept. Many local police departments and organizations that wish to implement programs to divert bicycle offenders from court to a bicycle education program, however, have been stymied by existing law. By exp anding the existing diversion program exemption from minors to all ages, this bill will help local agencies achieve that goal. To help ensure that bicycle offenders are diverted to valid programs, the author amended this bill on July 6 to require the diversion program to be sanctioned by local law enforcement.

RELATED LEGISLATION:

AB 2409 ( Isenberg, Chapter 1199, Statutes of 1992 ) — made a number of changes to the collection and distribution of fines and forfeitures following a major realignment of trial court funding. AB 2409 included a provision prohibiting any local jurisdiction from establishing a traffic school alternative in lieu of citation, AB 902 ( Bloom) Page 3 of 3
except in casesof minors committing a traffic offense not involving a motor vehicle.

Assembly Votes:

Floor: 78- 0
Trans: 16- 0
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No POSITIONS: ( Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 .)
SUPPORT:

California Bicycle Coalition ( sponsor)
California Police Chiefs Association
Orange County Transportation Authority
OPPOSITION:

None received
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AB 902

CONSENT
Bill No: AB 902
Author: Bloom ( D) and Chiu ( D)
Amended : 7/6/15 in Senate
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 11-0, 7/14/15
AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Bates, Gaines, Galgiani, Leyva, McGuire, Mendoza, Roth, Wieckowski
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 4/23/15 - See last page for vote SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
SOURCE: California Bicycle Coalition
DIGEST: This bill authorizes a local authority to allow an individual who has committed a traffic offense, for which no vehicle is involved, to participate in a diversion program.

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:
1) Specifies penalties for violations of existing law, or ordinances or resolutions adopted under existing law, that include fines, fees, forfeitures, and imprisonment.
2) Prohibits a local authority from allowing an individual who has committed a traffic offense from participating in a driver awareness or education program, or any other diversion program, as an alternative to procedures required under existing law.

AB 902

3) Provides an exemption whereby a local authority may allow a minor to participate in a diversion program if he or she has committed an infraction for which no motor vehicle is involved.

This bill expands the exemption to individuals of all ages.

Comments
1) Purpose. The author states that when a bicyclist is ticketed for a moving violation in California, he or she receives the same monetary fine as someone driving a motor vehicle. With court fees added, a stop sign violation can cost around $ 200, while running a red light can cost as much as $400. Unlike most drivers, bicyclists are not required to receive training or education and are often unaware of local traffic ordinances. The author states that ticketed bicyclists should be allowed to attend a class at a “bicycle traffic school” and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity. These programs would enable bicycle advocates and educators to work directly with local police departments, help clear up common misconceptions about bicycle law, and provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety. 2) The more you know. An October 2014 report by the Governor’ s Highway Safety Association found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California suffered 338 bicyclist fatalities during that period, the highest number in the country. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicyclist fatalities as a share of total bicyclist fatalities have increased from 21% to 84%. To reduce bicyclist/ motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommended, among other things, “ education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motor/ bicyclist interactions.” The author states that this bill would provide an opportunity for this type of education. 3) Creating a new industry? While there are currently a large number of traffic violator schools in the state serving drivers, bicycle traffic schools are not common. According to the author, bicycle diversion programs exist in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz County, Marin County, and Sonoma County, as well as at the University of California ( UC) Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, Stanford University, and California Polytechnic State University. These programs provide education and, in some cases, a fine waiver or reduction. The author states that these programs are able to operate due to technicalities in the AB 902

law that do not apply to most areas, or which most police departments are willing to accept. Many local police departments and organizations that wish to implement programs to divert bicycle offenders from court to a bicycle education program, however, have been stymied by existing law. By expanding the existing diversion program exemption from minors to all ages, this bill will help local agencies achieve that goal. To help ensure that bicycle offenders are diverted to valid programs, this bill requires the diversion program to be sanctioned by local law enforcement.

Prior Legislation
AB 2409 ( Isenberg, Chapter 1199, Statutes of 1992) — made a number of changes to the collection and distribution of fines and forfeitures following a major realignment of trial court funding. AB 2409 included a provision prohibiting any local jurisdiction from establishing a traffic school alternative in lieu of citation, except in casesof minors committing a traffic offense not involving a motor vehicle.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No SUPPORT: ( Verified 8/6/15)
California Bicycle Coalition ( source)
California Police Chiefs Association
Napa County Bicycle Coalition
Orange County Transportation Authority
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
OPPOSITION: ( Verified 8/6/15)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 4/23/15
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones -Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O' Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Perea, Quirk, Rendon, Ridley- Thomas, Rodriguez, Santiago, AB 902

Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldro n, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Atkins
NO VOTE RECORDED: Campos, Eduardo Garcia, Salas
Prepared by: Erin Riches / T. & H. / ( 916) 651-4121
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Date: 8/ 22/ 2025 3: 16: 13 PM
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Date: 8/ 18/ 2025 10: 53: 04 AM
From:" Michael Mavrovouniotis"
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The c ity has 10 months left in its contract w ith OC Animal Care. City staff should produc e an itemized report on w hether OC Animal Care fulfilled its obligations under the existing c ontrac t. ( Citizens w ill do that anyway, and they’ ll have plenty to say.) OC Animal Care told the c ontrac t cities that it w as going to follow the Strategic Plan it commissioned in 2016. ( A plan the c ities paid for.) We need to see an itemized report on whether OC followed this Strategic Plan, not empty w ords and glossy PR. For each metric in the Strategic Plan, give us a status report. For any metric OCAC doesn’ t meet, tell us w hat it’ s doing to get there. OCAC does n’t show the Strategic Plan on its w ebsite. You c an find it on OCShelter. com.

A few months from now, is the city going to rubber stamp a contract renewal, with the excuse that “ there is no time” and “ there are no alternatives”? There is time, if you start now . There are alternatives, if you reac h out to local, regional, and national non- profits now ! Here’ s one alternative: San Diego Humane Soc iety runs a first- rate operation, beloved by its community, at c ompetitive c ost to the cities it serves. How about asking them to bid to take over and operate OC Animal Care? I’ d be happy to help explore this option w ith them.

Meanwhile, there’ s no end to OC’ s incompetenc e. Just this month:
1)
OC Register, August 17, 2025
Owner of Woofy Acres dog rescue charged with 16 counts of animal cruelty https:// ww w. ocregister. c om/ 2025/ 08/ 15/ ow ner- of- woofy- acres- dog- rescue- c harged- w ith- multiple- c ounts- of- animal- c ruelty/ Excerpts:

The owner of a Southern Calif ornia dog rescue has been charged with 37 criminal counts of mistreating the animals, nearly 100 of which were in such bad condition they had to be euthanized.

Woof y Acres f irst made headlines in early 2024 af ter Bedf ord was accused of abandoning 32 dogs — many f rom Orange County — at a Rowland Heights k ennel in Los Angeles County.

Woof y Acres was heav ily used by Orange County Animal Care.

Orange County Animal Care has released a total of 149 dogs to Woof y Acres, with the last placement in January 2024. It is unclear whether any dogs f rom Orange County were among the dogs seized by authorities. 2)
Voice of OC, August 14, 2025
Lamirande: Orange County Government Makes Bad Decisions About Safety – and the Animal Shelter https:// voic eofoc . org/ 2025/ 08/ lamirande- orange- c ounty- government- makes- bad- decisions- about- safety- and- the- animal- shelter/ Buried in OC’ s bureauc ratic jungle, cruc ial dec isions are made w ith no citizen input, no explanation, and no evaluation. The “ CEO Risk Management” offic e failed in matters ranging from a billion- dollar w ildfire to the welfare of animals in the c ounty shelter. Days ago, tw o dogs died in a c ounty transport van. We must put an end to this culture of inc ompetence. 3)
Voice of OC, August 7, 2025
Two Dogs Dead in Transport from OC Animal Care to Idaho https:// voic eofoc . org/ 2025/ 08/ tw o- dogs- dead- in- transport- from- oc- animal- c are- to- idaho/ Excerpt:

U. S. Department of Transportation statistics show shortnosed breeds of dogs are more likely to die during air transport than dogs with normal- length muzzles, and similar risk s are lik ely during road transportation,” reads a best practices resource document f rom the AVMA f or relocating pets in non- emergency situations.

This is thought to be related to respiratory problems that are exacerbated by stress and dif f iculty with thermoregulation, so caution should be exercised when transporting these animals during warm weather,” it continues.

When transporting animals on the road, the American Veterinary Medical Association recommends k eeping the trips as short as possible.

Date: 8/ 23/ 2025 1: 34: 48 PM
From:" Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8. housecommunications. gov To:" Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim. net
Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Fighting for our Seniors
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Dear Neighbor,
This week I was hard at work in Orange County, fighting for our seniors and t o lower costs for Orange County families. As this summer’ s district work period continues in full sw ing, I’m committed to ensuring my neighbors have the support and tools they need to get ahead. As I bring your stories to the halls of Congress, I wanted to take a moment to show you what I’ve been working on.

COMBAT T ING T RAFFIC AND AIR PO LLUT IO N
I co- sponsored the HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act, legislation t hat will enable states to grant electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles use of HOV lanes. Currently, elect ric and alternative fuel are allowed to enter HOV lanes— but this policy is set to expire on September 30, 2025. This bill would incentivize alternative fuel and electric vehicle ( EV) use, alleviate roadway congestion, and protect the environment. To learn more about the bill click HERE.

Con gressman Correa co- spon sored the HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act RAISING AWARENESS: RISING BACK T O SCHO O L CO ST S
This month also marks the beginning of the 2025 school year for most students around Orange County, which means that back- to- school shopping is in full swing. As students across the country return to classrooms and campuses, they and their families are facing higher prices for back- to- school essentials— from school supplies and clothes, to school meals, technology, and transportation.

President Trump’ s failure to keep his campaign promise to address high and rising prices has already translated into bigger back- to- school bills. And now, his tariff policies are imposing an additional back- to- school tax on families with children. I’m committed to lowering costs for families on Main Street.

Cost of school supplies have increased since last year

UPLIFT ING THE NEXT GENERAT ION OF LE ADE RS
I also heard from the young leaders at Katella High School to discuss the issues that matter to them.

From women’ s health, to climate change, immigration, there are many issues t hat directly impact young people’ s futures. Staying civically engaged and standing up for w hat’ s right are critical for young people as we all navigate these uncertain times. I’m so impressed by the bright minds of the Katella students. If these young leaders are anything to go off of, then our fut ure is bright.

Congressman Correa visited Katella High School

SERVICE ACADEMY
Would you like to learn more about our nation’ s Service Academies? If so, I’d like to invite you to my U. S. Service Academy Informational on Friday, September 5th. Students a ppointed to one of our nation’ s Service Academies have the unique opportunity to receive a full schola rship, study, and serve our country. These elite undergraduate colleges provide education, t raining, and leadership development for future commissioned officers of our armed forces. The selection process to join one of these Academies may be rigorous, but my office is here to help. This is a great opportunity for students seeking to create a career in the armed forces— but the deadline t o apply for a Congressional nomination is November 5th. The event is for students, parents, guidance counselors, school officials, and anyone else interested in learning about the Congressional nominat ion process and the five different service academies. This special presentation will last from 6: 00 PM t o 7: 30 PM in Santa Ana you can register here.

As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that mat ter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues w it h a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at ( 714) 559- 6190.

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Date: 8/ 25/ 2025 5: 54: 13 AM
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Date: 8/ 26/ 2025 8: 38: 26 AM
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Public commit immigration
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Goodmorning all we need to s top thos e ges tapo raids aka ICE is what they truly should be called. Their already acouple of local cities in group laws uits agains t them.

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Date: 8/ 26/ 2025 4: 10: 03 PM
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