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tonight: Meeting for Benjamin Holt Drive Resurfacing Project
(Stockton, CA)—Members of the public are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, March 29, 2012, to learn about the upcoming Benjamin Holt Drive Resurfacing Project. The meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School Multi-Use Room, 818 West Lincoln Road, Stockton.
Engineers from the San Joaquin County Public Works Department will make a brief presentation and also provide exhibits explaining how the street will look and function after it is resurfaced and restriped.
Benjamin Holt Drive will be resurfaced from Plymouth Road to Gettysburg Place. New pavement striping will be included to create two traveling lanes and one center lane to allow left-turns into driveways within the existing roadway. The center turn lane is expected to decrease the likelihood of collisions and increase safety for motorists and bicyclists.
Residents will still have parking in front of their homes.
For more information: Send e-mail to Hotline or call the Project Hotline at (209) 464-4350
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Boxer Calls on Wireless Industry to Protect Smartphone Users From Theft and Violence
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today called on the CTIA, the wireless industry association, to move promptly to deploy protections for smartphone users as violent thefts of such devices have increased nationwide.
The industry association, on behalf of the major U.S. wireless companies, is in discussions with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about developing the necessary protections for American consumers. Yet in a recent NBC News report, a CTIA spokesperson suggested that such solutions should not be implemented in the U.S. until they are adopted in other parts of the world, including Mexico, Central and South America, China and Africa.
In her letter, Senator Boxer wrote, “The U.S. is a leader in developing mobile phone technology and there is absolutely no reason we should wait for other nations to act when the safety and security of our citizens is threatened.”
The full text of the letter appears below:
March 23, 2012
Steve Largent, President & CEO
CTIA, The Wireless Association
1400 16th St. NW
Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20036
Dear Mr. Largent:
I write to bring to your attention an alarming NBC News report that highlights the growing epidemic of smartphone thefts nationwide. As the report points out, not only has theft of smartphones become a multimillion-dollar business, but the physical safety of smartphone owners is being threatened.
Recently, the Major Cities Chiefs Association, which includes police chiefs from nearly seventy cities nationwide including several in California, adopted a resolution outlining measures that would help deter crime and protect the public. The association noted that the technology exists in the United Kingdom and Australia to disable handsets remotely, thus reducing the ability of thieves and black-market purchasers to use stolen smartphones. Also, the association called for the development of a stolen phone tracking database to assist law enforcement and providers in recovering and disabling stolen smartphones.
My understanding is that through the CTIA, the major U.S. wireless companies are currently engaged in talks with the FCC about deploying, across platforms, measures to address these thefts. However, I was discouraged to hear a CTIA representative tell NBC News that solutions should not be implemented in the U.S. until such solutions are adopted and implemented in other parts of the world, including Mexico, Central and South America, China and Africa. The U.S. is a leader in developing mobile phone technology and there is absolutely no reason we should wait for other nations to act when the safety and security of our citizens is threatened.
All parties involved should come to a prompt resolution that affords the necessary protection for American consumers. Additionally, I encourage CTIA and the FCC to include input from members of our law enforcement community and device manufacturers in developing these plans.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Barbara Boxer
United States Senator
CC: Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
Community Meeting for Benjamin Holt Drive Resurfacing Project
(Stockton, CA)—Members of the public are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, March 29, 2012, to learn about the upcoming Benjamin Holt Drive Resurfacing Project. The meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School Multi-Use Room, 818 West Lincoln Road, Stockton.
Engineers from the San Joaquin County Public Works Department will make a brief presentation and also provide exhibits explaining how the street will look and function after it is resurfaced and restriped.
Benjamin Holt Drive will be resurfaced from Plymouth Road to Gettysburg Place. New pavement striping will be included to create two traveling lanes and one center lane to allow left-turns into driveways within the existing roadway. The center turn lane is expected to decrease the likelihood of collisions and increase safety for motorists and bicyclists.
Residents will still have parking in front of their homes.
For more information: Send e-mail to Hotline or call the Project Hotline at (209) 464-4350
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More Recycling: More Jobs
Stockton, CA- The City of Stockton was home to the 8th annual REXPO, whose theme this year was “Unplugged,” on March 14, 2012 between the hours of 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Hilton Hotel. The event was hosted by Green Team of San Joaquin, a program of the Stockton Chamber of Commerce.
#159 Edition 3.19-3.25
#159 Edition 3.19-3.25
A new edition was released today. This edition includes an interviews, a political page, business page, sports, and more!
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Apollo Nights 2012
STOCKTON, CA – Friday, March 30 2012 the Bob Hope Theatre will open its doors for the 2012 Apollo Nights from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Continue reading
New influenza virus discovered in Guatemalan fruit bats
Bat flu virus is not believed to present a threat to humans
A new influenza A virus discovered in fruit bats in Guatemala does not appear to present a current threat to humans, but should be studied as a potential source for human influenza, according to scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who worked with University of the Valley of Guatemala. The study was published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
I Have a Voice: Erika Flores
Erika Flores: Motivated Latina with clear goals and aspirations for the future.
Flores is the daughter of the owner of the Miracle Mile Casa Flores in Stockton. She’s currently working towards her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Women’s Center Welcomes Filmmaker and Activist Nancy Schwartzman
STOCKTON – The Women’s Center will host its 32nd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Stockton Civic Auditorium. This year, the Center will host Nancy Schwartzman as the event’s keynote speaker.
Recently named one of the “10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2011” by Independent Magazine, Nancy’s work explores the intersection of sexuality, new media, and the complexities of modern relationships. She is the director and producer of the documentary films The Line (Media Education Foundation, 2009) and xoxosms (May 2011). Continue reading
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Recognizing A Trauma Advocate
Update: The women’s Center Women’s Center Welcomes a new keynote speaker, Filmmaker and Activist Nancy Schwartzman Annual Luncheon Returns to Civic Auditorium. Please read updated story CLICK HERE.
The Women’s Center of San Joaquin recognizes Advocate for survivors of trauma including homeless, survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, acute trauma, and natural disasters: author and Zen Master Laura van Dernoot Lipsky at this years 32nd annual luncheon.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CA – The Women’s Center will host its 32nd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Stockton Civic Auditorium.
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Book Review: The Second Time We Met
Book Commentator: Richard Soto
Bud West, Principal at Kohl Open School, along with teachers and staff wrote “Shooting Victim Leaves Huge Void,” a letter to the editor published on the March 6, 2012 edition of The Record — Stockton’s daily newspaper.
UFW Starts Negotiations in San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County — “We are slaves in the U.S.” said Jose Garcia, a resident of Stockton, during a general meeting with United Farm Workers Union (UFW) at the Comisión Honorifica Mexicana (Honorific Mexican Commission) on Wednesday, March 7th.
‘Librotraficante’ Smuggles Banned Latino Lit Back into Arizona
latina listaThe recent ruling in Arizona that banned ethnic studies in the state is causing Latino writers to take action since Latino literature was included in that notorious decision. Next week, a caravan leaves Houston heading to Tucson, organized by a new group calling themselves Librotraficante, to bring banned Latino literature back to Arizona. While this video explains the mission of Librotraficante, this video reveals the behind-the-scenes logistics of a trip that should not have to be made in the first place.
“I’m Getting Arrested” App Aims to Help Undocumented Immigrants
Photo by New American Media
PHOENIX — A group of pro-immigrant rights activists in Arizona aim to develop a smartphone application that would help immigrants notify friends, family and their attorney if they are detained and arrested during a traffic stop. Continue reading
Boots N Books Campaign Kick Off
STOCKTON, CA – On Wednesday March 7th Charterhouse Center for Families (Charterhouse) in partnership with Karl Ross Post 16 will kick-off Boots-N-Books —a campaign that supplies recordable children’s books to military families so that children can hear parents read bedtime stories while they are away on active duty.
“Boots-N-Books is a campaign to strengthen families, encourage literacy and support our Active Duty,” said Candy Vargas, Marketing Coordinator for Charterhouse Center for Families. Charterhouse Center for Families will supply books with electronic readers allowing children to always have their parents read the story.
“Sargent Miguel Loza of the US Army was in our program and had a first hand experience with the recordable children’s book,” explianed Mikey Kamienski, Executive Director of Chaterhouse. “As he departed to serve in the military we have seen the benefits and positive impact the book has had on the family.”
“In California there is an estimated 30,000 military men and women who return from war each year,”said Vargas.
“The recordable childrens books are the perfect gift from a parent to his/her children,” explained Gerardo Garcia, former Marine Corp and he is now a teacher. “The tangible aspect of the book, along side with the story and the original audio of a parent is a priceless gift to any child,”added Garcia.
Charterhouse will be hosting events throughout the community to inform the community about the Boots-N-Books campaign. Charter house supports families with literacy and education for parents with a goal to improve our community’s quality of life. for more information about Boots-N-Books or the services offered at Charterhouse visit www.charterhousecenter.org or call (209)476.1106.
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