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VOLUME 41 • ISSUE 29 Serving Carmichael & Sacramento County since 1981 JULY 17, 2020
SEE Newsom INSIDE Good, Clean Music Is Out Of FUN KITS HELP FAMILIES GET OUT Control
AND RECREATE By Nghia Nguyen
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Governor Gavin Newsom ordered small busi- nesses across the state to close indoor operations including restaurants, win- eries, movie theaters, family entertainment cen- PAGE 3 ters, zoos, museums, cardrooms and bars. The Governor also shutdown LEADERSHIP indoor operations in coun- ties on “County Monitoring NEEDED FOR List for 3 Days” such as salons, barbershops, gyms/ RECOVERY fitness centers and malls. In their continuing effort to advocate for employers and workers, Northstate law- makers Rep. Doug LaMalfa Tim’s Music Store owner Scott Mandeville (front right) and staffers unload San Juan Unified School District musical instruments (R-Richvale), Senator for sanitization. Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), Senator Brian Dahle Story and photo his way. From mid-May to the end of Retrieving loaner instruments was a (R-Bieber), Assemblyman by Susan Maxwell Skinner June, his staff toiled against the clock mammoth task. He and staff choreo- James Gallagher (R-Yuba to complete the store’s biggest con- graphed drop-off operations compliant City) and Assemblywoman PAGE 4 CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - A huge tract -- sanitization and repair of 1800 with COVID protocols. “Some stu- Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) COVID-prevention project kept one school musical instruments (mainly the dents were not even comfortable leaving issued the following Carmichael business alive during the property of San Juan Unified School home,” he says. “We had them put their statement: BODY darkest days of store closures. Tim’s District). When campuses closed indef- instruments on front doorsteps for us to “Let’s be clear: It is Music store owner Scott Mandeville initely in March, much music program pick up. We filled U-Hauls and our own imperative that we all BALANCE earlier anticipated massive revenue cuts. funding was redirected to instrument vehicles to get everything to Tim’s.” do our part by practicing By Mary Jane Popp “Two sectors most affected by the pan- cleansing. “When school started, A 44-year-old Sacramento institu- social distancing and acting demic are retailing and entertainment,” we wanted students and parents to be tion, the music store has been based in responsibly in order to sup- he explains. “That totally represents assured that instruments would be as Carmichael for three years. As the pan- press this virus and protect what we do.” safe as possible,” explains San Juan demic struck, the owner was forced to our community. But an ill wind blew life-saving work program specialist Gary Coartney. Continued on page 3 “But these efforts are undermined when the Governor is single hand- edly and arbitrarily crushing people’s liveli- hoods – their ability to put The Parkway Needs You! food on the table, to pay PAGE 6 rent and to pay their bills. “There is no justification for this approach. There is no evidence that any of these activities are caus- ing an increase in Covid-19 cases. “Restaurants and churches are not the source of our increase in cases. Scan our QR Code for a Small businesses are hang- direct link to our online edition! ing by a thread and this action puts all the burden PRESORTED STD. of this crisis back upon US POSTAGE them. Main Street is strug- PAID gling for its very life, while PERMIT 350 Lowe’s and Home Depot Carmichael, CA are packed with people and Change Service Requested having record years. No one can make any sense of these confusing orders. “Businesses have NOT been the direct cause, they’ve done everything they’ve been asked to do successfully. These shut- down orders punish them, their customers and it completely misses the tar- The American River Parkway’s scenic environment provides get, especially in our rural rich opportunities for Sacramento area wildlife and residents. towns. Photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner “It’s painful to watch the Governor constantly of Regional Parks is feedback and input. change his mind if counties in the process of creat- “If you use our parkway, we want can govern themselves or ing a Natural Resources to hear from you,” said Liz Bellas, not during this pandemic. Management Plan (NRMP) Director of Regional Parks. “The more It’s even more painful for the American River comments we get the better since this being forced to sit on the Parkway, and they want document really guides our strate- sidelines as the California your input! gic planning for the American River Legislature has handed Regional Parks is host- Parkway.” over all authority to one ing four online public The goal of the NRMP is to provide man. By Ken Casparis, outreach workshops throughout the relevant and defensible information “Keep in mind that 7.5 Sacramento County month of July to seek public com- to the Parkway Manager so that they million Californians are ment on this project. In addition, an can make informed decisions for man- jobless. That EDD has not SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - online survey will be available to aging, maintaining and enhancing been able to handle the The Sacramento County Department the public until Aug. 15 to provide Continued on page 3 Continued on page 6
www.CarmichaelTimes.com 2 • Carmichael Times JULY 17, 2020 Human Trafficking Victims Qualify for Income Loss Scammers Exploit California Victim California's COVID-19 Compensation Board News Release Contact Tracing Program SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Human trafficking vic- Governor’s Office of Emergency Services tims in California can now Press Release qualify for up to $20,000 in income loss paid through MATHER, CA (MPG) - During the COVID-19 pandemic the California Victim fraudsters are using this opportunity to create fear Compensation Board. amongst residents across California. Signed by Governor Gavin Many traditional financial crimes and schemes are Newsom, Assembly Bill 629 now orchestrated through electronics. Now, more than (Smith and Gonzalez) went into effect on January 1, 2020, ever people of all ages, including the elderly can be making human trafficking vic- victimized by these criminals. tims eligible for up to $10,000 The newest plot line in these online crimes, include of income loss per year, for up California contact tracers. to two years. The bill required What Is A Contact Tracer? the Board, on or before July 1, 2020, to adopt regula- To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Bill 629 (Smith and Gonzalez) went into effect on Gavin Newsom launched “California Connected,” the tions that allow it to rely on January 1, 2020, making human trafficking victims eligible for up to $10,000 of income loss per year, evidence other than official for up to two years. MPG file photo state’s comprehensive contact tracing program and employment documentation public awareness campaign. A contact tracer from for work, and get treat- brought from other countries ca.gov. in considering and approving the local health department might call if you've been ment for medical and mental and trafficked in California Victims must apply within applications for compensa- exposed to COVID-19. Under this program, public health,” Assemblywoman may also qualify. Before seven years of the date of the tion. The Board adopted the health representatives will telephonically interact with Lorena Gonzalez said. “Most AB 629 became law, vic- crime. Minor victims must regulations in May. The those who have tested positive, alert anyone that may human trafficking survivors tims could only prove income apply by their 28th birthday. Office of Administrative Law have been exposed, and keep personally identifiable don’t have the formal doc- loss with formal employment CalVCB will release funds approved the final regulations, information (PII) confidential. umentation CalVCB had documentation or voluntary for minor victims after their ahead of the July 1 deadline. previously required to collect cooperation from their traf- 18th birthday. How To Spot A Scammer? “It’s clear the trauma lost income, such as a W-2 fickers, meaning most could If you are a victim of of human trafficking Real contact tracers won’t ask you for money - Only form. CalVCB’s new rules, not qualify. human trafficking, or you extends far beyond the time scammers insist on payment by gift card, money trans- now in effect thanks to our AB 629 became law on suspect someone you know having been trafficked ‒ fer, or cryptocurrency; Contact tracing doesn’t require legislation AB 629, are a just January 1, 2020, allowing is being trafficked, there are survivors often have faced your bank account or credit card number - Never Share and fair way to help survivors victims to submit income a number of local, national homelessness, addiction and account information with anybody who contacts you get back on their feet and get loss applications, even as and international organiza- mental health issues stem- asking for it- Legitimate contact tracers will never ask the help they need. CalVCB drafted the required tions that offer and provide ming from their exploitation,” for your Social Security number. Never give any part “CalVCB recognizes the regulations. In the months help and services, including Assemblywoman Christy challenges human traffick- that followed, CalVCB has temporary shelter, legal assis- of your Social Security number to anyone who con- Smith said. “My bill with ing victims face as they work approved five income loss tance and medical and mental tacts you; Your immigration status doesn’t matter for Assemblywoman Gonzalez to rebuild their lives,” said claims and compensated those health treatment. contact tracing, so real tracers won't ask - If they do, removes a loophole in the Executive Officer Lynda survivors more than $70,000. The California Victim you can bet it's a scam; Do not click on a link in a text victim compensation sys- Gledhill. “By providing Victims, advocates, repre- Compensation Board or email - Doing so can download malware onto your tem that required survivors financial support, along with sentatives, and attorneys can (CalVCB) provides reim- device. to obtain a note from their options for medical and men- apply for compensation in bursement for crime-related Be wary of suspicious emails, phone calls, and text employer ‒ often times this tal health treatment and other several ways: expenses to victims who suf- messages. Contact your local health department to ver- was their trafficker. The regu- compensation, CalVCB is Create an application using fer physical injury or the ify that the call or messages are valid, think before lations adopted remove these able to play a small part in CalVCB Online – a secure threat of physical injury as clicking on any links, and be aware of suspicious barriers to justice and provide victims’ recovery.” and private portal that can be a result of violent crime. critical support for victims attachments. As with all claims, victims easily accessed from a smart- CalVCB helps crime vic- rebuilding their lives.” For additional information regarding California will need to provide CalVCB phone, tablet or computer; tims and their families cover “Survivors of human traf- Connected or COVID-19 visit CDPH Contact Tracing, with evidence of a crime, Contact a local county Victim unforeseen expenses such as ficking face unimaginable CDPH COVID-19. including, but not limited to, Witness Assistance Center; medical bills, mental health obstacles when they work a statement under penalty of Call the CalVCB Help Line treatment, funeral and burial Cal OES’ mission is to protect lives and property, to put their lives back on perjury from the applicant, a at (800) 777-9229; Download expenses, income loss and build capabilities, and support our communities for track. They are typically on caseworker, a licensed attor- an application from CalVCB's more. To learn more about a resilient California. Get the latest news directly to their own and have to fig- ney or a witness, or a law How to Apply page; E-mail CalVCB, please visit victims. your inbox by subscribing to the Cal OES Newsroom ure out how they will pay enforcement report. Victims CalVCB at info@victims. ca.gov. H at OESNews.com. H for housing and food, apply JULY 17, 2020 Carmichael Times • 3 Family Fun Kits Keep The Parkway Needs You! You Recreating at Home Continued from page 1 enhancements. Board of Supervisors for parkway resources. In gen- After the public outreach approval and adoption after eral, the NRMP provides workshops have been held, the environmental review is a clear understanding of comments will be reviewed completed. existing Parkway resources, and a final NRMP will be For more information the effects of disturbances completed. Additional pub- on the history and back- such as flood, fire, inva- lic workshops on the final ground of the NRMP, sive species and human document will be held in visit the Regional Parks impacts, as well as oppor- November, and the NRMP website at regionalparks. tunities for protections and will be brought to the saccounty.net/ H Good, Clean Music Continued from page 1 cleaning sinks to has- thousands of SJUSD musi- lay off 17 workers. “The ten operations. “Sanitizing cians will begin their San Juan contract (plus sim- brass is one thing,” he semester with squeaky-clean ilar work for other school explains. “Woodwind instruments. The sanitization districts) allowed me to cleaning requires two sep- contract was a windfall that hire back my repair staff,” arate chemical processes.” saved Mandeville’s business. Mandeville says. “It gave us Technicians scrubbed and The owner nevertheless pre- income to carry on.” tweezered inner works; scribes regular instrument From petite piccolo flutes they also cleaned instru- cleaning for all musicians. to towering tubas, instru- ment cases. Along with “We have a tradition of bell- ments from 57 schools expected grime, they found ringing and hollering when take much space. San Juan a shoe inner-sole (in a any repair service is com- inventory filled Tim’s tuba) and removed a decay- pleted,” he says. “We’re 2100 square foot-perfor- ing hamburger (from a celebrating that an instru- Carmichael’s kids and families received bags full of goodies to keep them entertained for summer. Left to Right: Linda Martin, Donna Miller and Donna O’Neil. Photo provided by Carmichael mance hall four times Sousaphone). Mandeville ment is ready to go out and Recreation and Park District over. In compliance with installed ventilators and improve someone’s life. If Center for Disease Control circulated staff from the our work also makes stu- Carmichael Recreation and Park best way to best serve our community while guidelines, each instru- workroom every two hours. dents and families also feel District Press Release still honoring the core of our mission… For ment was quarantined for During six weeks of intense safer, that’s something extra round two, we wanted to help kids be more six days before de-greasing work, his team remained to celebrate.” CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Carmichael active since summer has arrived and they and ultra-sonic treatments 100 percent illness-free. Tim’s Music Store is Recreation and Park District teamed up with have been housebound for so long. Jump began. Mandeville acquired School reopening dates located at 6818 Fair Oaks the Carmichael Parks Foundation and the ropes, soccer balls, flying discs and all of extra ultra-sonic are yet unknown but Boulevard. H Kiwanis Club of Carmichael for a generous the other goodies sounded perfect!” donation of supplies needed to provide 250 The summer Family Fun Kits contained Carmichael Cares Kits, on Thursday, July 2. recreation supplies designed to help fami- The Family Fun Kits were distributed lies get out and recreate responsibly. Railroad Museum Calls Out for Railroad Stories in a drive-thru format in the parking lot at “Carmichael Parks Foundation's primary La Sierra Community Center during the mission is to provide scholarships to under- By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, connect in ways that extend beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second served youth so they may participate in the T-Rock Communications walls of the world-class museum. time the three community organizations wide variety of programs offered through The new brochure is available as a special have come together since the shelter-in- the District,” said Ruffner. SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The pull-out section in the July/August issue of place order to provide free recreational kits To learn more about the Carmichael California State Railroad Museum & the bi-monthly publication that is available for families and children. The first round of Parks Foundation and how it helps youth Foundation are proud to launch an inter- now at all major grocery stores and book- Carmichael Cares Kits featured children’s and parks in our community, please visit active community building initiative titled stores in the Sacramento area. Once the arts and crafts supplies and were distrib- their website at carmichaelparksfoundation. “Our Lives Are Made of Railroad Stories” museum reopens, the complimentary bro- uted successfully at two local Carmichael org/ that includes a new 20-page brochure and a chure will also be available at the museum Elementary schools in early May. To learn more about the Kiwanis Club of call-out for railroad stories and connections. in a total of 10 languages, including Arabic, Carmichael Parks Foundation President Carmichael and their dedication to “Serving Produced in partnership with Sactown Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Sharon Ruffner said, “When the pandemic the Children of the World”, please visit their magazine, the new brochure uses compel- Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, forced the closure of these much-needed website at www.carmichaelkiwanis.org/ ling stories to highlight how the dedicated while supplies last. services, the Foundation Board of Directors Source: Sharlene Lal, Carmichael museum staff, volunteers, community and For more see www.californiarailroad. and the Park District brainstormed on the Recreation and Park District H valued partners work collaboratively to museum. H
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RCFE # 347003994 4 • Carmichael Times JULY 17, 2020 Economic Recovery Requires Residents Need to Protect Themselves Balanced Leadership from Mosquitoes as They Head Outside By Lisa Yarbrough, KP Public Affairs ensure there are adequate local, state, workers’ compensation sys- broad and deep such direc- and federal resources to meet the tem with COVID-19 claims tives may stretch. SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - As the weather increasing challenges of combating mos- that originate outside of the As employers now strug- heats up and residents head outside, mos- quito-borne diseases. Specifically, at the workplace. gle to resume operations, quito experts encourage community federal level, MVCAC has been advo- In early May, Governor restore jobs and public ser- members to protect themselves from mos- cating for funding for the Strengthening Newsom enacted a tem- vices as quickly as possible, quitoes and the diseases they can spread Mosquito Abatement Safety and Health porary measure that they must now factor in when they bite. West Nile virus is the most Act (SMASH Act) which would autho- COVID-19 claims among the potential for new work- prevalent mosquito-borne disease in the rize CDC resources to be used to protect workers from the March ers’ compensation costs that U.S. according to the Centers for Disease public health by addressing emerging stay-at-home order through could originate from any- Control and Prevention (CDC), California infectious mosquito-borne diseases Commentary July 5 are “presumed” to be where, anytime outside of had the highest number of West Nile virus and improving existing mosquito by John Kabateck work related. This presump- their workplace. disease cases in the nation in 2019, with control programs. tion means that workers Multiple legislative pro- 225 cases reported. Comparatively, Texas To help prevent mosquito bites: As many businesses who test positive for the posals have been submitted had 32 cases and Florida had two cases in Apply insect repellent containing EPA- hung on for their existence virus do not need to show a that would broaden, extend 2019. There is no human vaccine for West registered active ingredients, including during the COVID-19 lock- connection to work, which or expand these workers’ Nile virus, a disease that can cause debil- DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, down, they also stepped up is the usual legal standard compensation presump- itating cases of meningitis, encephalitis, or IR3535, according to label instructions. to protect jobs, cover health for workers’ compensation tions. Given the tendency of and even death. Repellents keep mosquitoes from biting. premiums, and expand claims. the workers’ compensation However, West Nile virus isn’t the It is important to follow EPA and CDC paid sick leave benefits for The rationale for such a system to enter crisis mode, only mosquito-borne threat in California. guidelines for the safe use of repellents workers. They applied for move is to streamline the lawmakers should care- Newly established invasive Aedes mos- on children; Dress in long sleeves and government loans to meet ability for workers who fully consider how to take quitoes can transmit viruses such as pants, especially if outside at dawn and payroll and re-imagined fall ill on the jobs to get thoughtful, balanced action chikungunya, dengue, and Zika, all of dusk when mosquitoes that can spread how they could maintain benefits. The risk is that in this area. They would be which are costly to treat and can have West Nile virus are most active; Install business operations with presumptions sweep up far right to question whether long-term health and financial con- screens on windows and doors and keep social distancing, curb- more than work-related ill- any additional action in this sequences. These mosquitoes are them in good repair to keep mosquitoes side service, and virtual nesses. As a result, the area is needed – and seek established in many areas of California out of your home; Eliminate all sources of commerce. employer-funded workers’ out data to justify further and are steadily expanding their range. standing water on your property, includ- Most employers exer- compensation system will modifications. “While COVID-19 is not transmitted by ing in flowerpots, old tires, buckets, pet cised prudence and patience be tasked with serving as Employers have proven mosquitoes, infected mosquitoes pose other dishes, and trash cans because mosqui- as state and local officials broad, societal response to through the pandemic they public health threats,” said Peter Bonkrude, toes lay their eggs in very small amounts charted a path through an the pandemic. The question value the health, safety and president of the Mosquito and Vector Control of standing water; Repair leaking faucets unprecedented pandemic. is whether such measures well-being of their workers. Association of California (MVCAC). “The and broken sprinklers; Clean rain gutters Businesses large and are necessary when employ- They have gone to extraor- best way to protect yourself from West Nile clogged with leaves; Report neglected small prioritized their ers already report accepting dinary lengths to take care virus and other mosquito-transmitted dis- swimming pools and day-biting mosqui- employees because work- claims. of their workers, so these eases is to prevent mosquito bites. Wearing toes to your local mosquito and vector ers power California’s Acknowledging employer workers could be there for insect repellent is important as is eliminating control agency. economy. Many stepped concerns, the governor made the rest of us during the all standing water which can create mosquito For more information check out these up and stayed on the job to the presumption rebuttable, statewide lockdown and in breeding sources.” videos: Tip, Toss & Take Action, Everyone meet the essential needs of time-limited and requiring the economic reopening that “While our attention has been laser Can Help Fight the Bite!, and Mosquito Californians. And work- a positive test or diagnosis lies ahead. focused on COVID-19 it’s important Control is an Essential Service. ers will help drive our within 14 days of work. During this reopen- to remember that there are other public For additional information on economic recovery in the Although the ulti- ing, lawmakers have an health concerns such as West Nile virus,” mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases months ahead. mate impact is unknown, opportunity to partner with said Assemblymember Mike Gipson please visit the California Department of As California moves the fact is employers will employers to deliver a (D-64). “As chair of the Assembly Select Public Health. forward into a staged re- bear a greater burden for brighter future for us all. Committee on Infectious Diseases, I’m opening that balances health COVID-19 cases that other- Burdensome new costs familiar with the devastating toll that mos- The Mosquito and Vector Control and safety with the broader wise would not have come that inhibit the restoration quito-transmitted diseases can have and Association of California (MVCAC) is the resumption of commerce, through the workers’ com- of jobs will only delay and encourage all California residents to take statewide voice for mosquito and vector employers urgently need pensation system. Cost diminish our opportunity for simple steps to protect themselves.” control professionals. The association pro- ongoing support, balance estimates for these claims recovery. National Mosquito Control Awareness vides public health information, expertise, and flexibility from state stretch into the tens of bil- John Kabateck is the Week, June 21-27, 2020, is a reminder mosquito and vector-borne disease surveil- government leaders. lions of dollars. Like many President of National to residents about the easy actions they lance, innovative research, professional A potential pain point for things in the pandemic, the Federation of Independent can take to prevent mosquito breeding training, effective legislative and regu- employers is burdening our fact is we do not know how Business California H and protect themselves from mosquito latory advocacy on behalf of California bites. Mosquito experts are working to public agencies. H American Innovation Helps Patients Beat Coronavirus Commentary by Kenneth E. Thorpe only roll the dice on novel research proj- ects if they have a chance of recouping their American scientists are working furi- development losses and earning a return. ously to develop treatments for the novel Because the United States fairly values coronavirus, COVID-19. medicines, scientists have a strong incen- No group of patients needs a vaccine tive to launch research projects here. All more than those with chronic conditions. told, American firms develop half of the Patients with just one chronic disease who world's new medicines. contract COVID-19 are 80 percent more Researchers tend to flee countries whose likely to experience a “poor outcome” ‒ governments arbitrarily cap prices of new like hospitalization or death ‒ than those without any chronic conditions, according medicines. Consider that in the 1970s, to recent studies. Europe produced more than half of the Fortunately for Americans living with world's new medicines. But throughout the chronic disease, the United States leads the 1980s, many European countries imposed world in medical innovation. As long as increasingly strict price controls on drugs. policymakers protect this innovation eco- As a result, today Europe produces only 33 system, U.S. scientists will surely produce percent of all new drugs. vaccines and treatments relatively quickly Unfortunately, some lawmakers want ‒ and keep our nation healthy through this to implement similar price controls in the crisis and for years to come. United States. A few members of Congress Americans are rightly worried about attempted to slip a price control into one COVID-19. More than 100,000 Americans of the first COVID-19 spending pack- have died from COVID-19 and more than two ages. The provision would have allowed million have tested positive for the disease. the government to dictate the price of any Patients with chronic diseases are par- COVID-19 vaccine that resulted from the ticularly vulnerable. Forty percent of emergency funding. hospitalized COVID-19 patients have some type of cardiovascular or cerebro- Congress wisely stripped out that pro- vascular disease. Other chronic conditions vision, which would have discouraged ‒ like arthritis, diabetes, and cancer ‒could investments into COVID-19 cures, vac- make it harder for the body to fight the cines, and therapies. Congress' decision is virus. great news for every American hoping for But our scientists will rise to this chal- a COVID-19 vaccine, especially those liv- lenge and invent new therapies, just as they ing with chronic disease. have countless times in the past. Heart dis- COVID-19 poses an enormous threat to ease death rates have declined 36 percent American society -- but our smartest scien- since 2000, largely thanks to new and bet- tists are already on the case. Let's hope our ter medicines. Similarly, cancer death rates policymakers don't put any stumbling blocks have declined 27 percent since the 1990s. along their path to a cure -- whether for coro- Health gains like this come at a hefty navirus or any other dangerous disease. price. It takes up to 15 years and $2.6 bil- lion to develop just one new medicine. And Kenneth E. Thorpe is a professor of only 12 percent of drugs that begin clini- health policy at Emory University and cal trials ever make it to pharmacy shelves. chairman of the Partnership to Fight Drug companies and their investors will Chronic Disease. H
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H Sacramento Suburban Water District to Hold Zoom Talk on Pandemic Response Sacramento Suburban Stay At Home Orders; Ongoing efforts to Water District minimize the impact on SSWD’s Capital Improvement Program and Operations; Newsom Out Of Control SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On Friday, New safety procedures designed to keep July 24th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., the public and employees safe; A vision of Continued from page 1 at stake. People are stressed and filled with Sacramento Suburban Water District how SSWD will respond to evolving envi- current unemployment claims. People who anxiety about their livelihoods. The men- (SSWD) Assistant General Manager Mike ronment and guidelines from the county filed in March still have not received pay- tal health and other side effects of today’s Huot will host an online video discussion and state ments. How in the world will EDD be able decision will be felt for years into the detailing how the District responded and The talk will include a questions and to handle the enormous uptake in cases future.” adapted to the COVID-19 emergency. answers session. Complete details and a based on today’s one-size-fits-all decision? Sources: California State Senate; The talk will cover: link to sign up for the talk are available at “We have said it before: human lives are California State Assembly H The District’s immediate response to the SSWD.org H
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