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10/02/2026 · Villa Park
The Two-Minute Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. A small pause before saying yes can help you make choices from intention instead of reflex.
Why Shakespeare’s Summer Day Refuses to End
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a famous question about summer—but its real subject is time, and the audacious little trick poetry can play on it. Read the poem as a wager: what if a few lines could outlast the season itself?
10/01/2026
The Power You Want Should Not Belong to Someone Else
Mary Wollstonecraft’s sharpest line about freedom is also a useful test for modern arguments about power: are we trying to control others, or finally govern ourselves?
10/01/2026
The National Ear: Washington’s Waiting Game Has a Price Tag
The country keeps asking who will blink first, voters, lawmakers, workers, or the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the bills keep arriving on schedule.
10/01/2026
The Relationship Is Fine—So Why Do I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mind?
Two readers, two very ordinary relationship problems: one partner who treats chores like optional side quests, and one ex who keeps reopening a door that should be nailed shut. The common thread? Stop waiting for people to magically become easier to love.
10/01/2026
Cuba, Missouri: The Route 66 Stop With Better Murals Than You’d Expect
Put Cuba, Missouri, on your next road-trip map when you want old highway atmosphere without the crowds or the souvenir-shop overload. Park downtown, eat something smoky, and spend an hour wondering why this little town has so many enormous murals.
10/02/2026
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View allHelp Keep State Waterways Clean! Join Thousands of Volunteers for Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 19
Sacramento — Mark your calendars for California’s largest annual volunteer cleanup effort on Saturday, Sept. 19. Communities statewide will come together for the 42nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day to remove litter along beaches, rivers, creeks, bays, and wetlands. From veteran cleanup champions to students fulfilling their community service requirements, all volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves and make local communities cleaner and healthier for all. Last year, more than 40,000 volunteers joined hundreds of clean-up events statewide to remove almost 400,000 pounds of trash from California shorelines, lakes, and waterways. To find and register for a 2026 event near you, visit the California Coastal Commission’s handy cleanup map at CoastalCleanupDay.org. "The desire for clean water and a litter-free Golden state connects all Californians, and Coastal Cleanup Day provides residents an opportunity to work shoulder-to-shoulder and experience first-hand how much can be achieved by working together for the greater good,” said Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy. “This year, the cleanups are even more important ahead of the strong El Niño storms expected this fall. The more trash and other pollutants we can remove now, the less will be swept untreated into our waterways and washed downstream to the ocean." Research has shown up to 80 percent of trash found on ocean beaches originates from inland sources. This data emphasizes why the cleanup day goes beyond cleaning up only coastal areas and includes inland waterways. "The passion and dedication of California volunteers year after year is what makes this movement so impactful,” said California Coastal Commission Executive Director Kate Huckelbridge. “Community by community and generation by generation, people step up to care for our coastlines and inland waters. We are deeply grateful for their support and invite everyone to be part of this vital effort on Sept. 19." As in past years, Caltrans’ Stormwater Program is co-sponsoring cleanup events in all 12 Caltrans districts. This includes: River City Waterway Alliance (RCWA) •Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park • 450 Jibboom St., Sacramento, CA 95811 Shorebird Park Nature Center •Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. • Shorebird Nature Center •160 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 Inland Empire Waterkeeper • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Doty Trust Park • 5410 Golden Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 Orange County Coastkeeper • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Location: Huntington Beach Tower 7 • Address: 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 San Diego Coastkeeper •Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. • Otay Valley Regional Park – Beyer Way • Address: 231 Beyer Way Chula Vista, CA 91911 Throughout the year, Caltrans’ Stormwater Program works to remind the public that keeping roadways, riverbanks, and coastlines clear of trash and other pollutants reduces the amount of untreated stormwater pollution entering our water systems. Caltrans encourages drivers to do their part year-round by properly securing truck loads and roof cargo and collecting trash in their cars to prevent it from blowing or spilling out of vehicles. Caltrans also led Governor Gavin Newsom’s $1.2 billion Clean CA program, a multiyear cleanup effort that removed more than 3.2 million cubic yards of trash, created thousands of jobs, and funded hundreds of local community projects to reclaim, transform and beautify public spaces. California volunteer groups can also assist with year-round litter collection activity through the highway department’s Adopt-A-Highway program. Adoptions usually span a two-mile stretch of roadside, and signs are included at no charge. For more information and to inquire about program participation, visit here. To learn more about Caltrans’ Stormwater Program and access a list of year-round tips that help keep California’s waterways cleaner, visit CleanWaterCA.com.
CLETS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
CLETS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 1:00pm Location: Folsom City Council Chambers Address: Folsom City Hall (first floor) 50 Natoma Street Folsom, CA 95630 Notes: The California Law Enforcement Telecommunications (CLETS) Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet to review applications for new service and upgrades of CLETS service and/or to discuss other issues of interest regarding the CLETS. Any individual with a disability seeking reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in the meeting, or to obtain materials or information on the meeting in an alternative format, should contact the CLETS Advisory Committee via the methods listed below at least five (5) business days before the meeting. CLETS Advisory Committee (CAC) 4949 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820 Telephone: (916) 210-4240 [email protected] Per agreement, with the exception of the agenda, documents pertaining to the meeting will not be handed out to the audience. Attendees are encouraged to download documents from the California Law Enforcement Web (CLEW) or Attorney General Websites. Attachments: CN-01 - New Service Staff Comments – Victor Valley High School District PD (San Bernardino County) CN-02 - New Service Staff Comments – Hacienda La Puente Unified School District PD (Los Angeles County) March 5, 2026 - CLETS Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Summary October 6, 2026 - CLETS Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Agenda
Roster of Approved Firearms Safety Devices
Roster of Firearm Safety Devices Certified for Sale | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General Skip to main content Roster of Firearm Safety Devices Certified for Sale Home Firearms Roster of Firearm Safety Devices Certified for Sale Recall Notices & Information October 19, 2023 - Information Regarding Nationwide Recall of Six Lock Boxes and One Safe on California’s Roster of Firearm Safety Devices Announced by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission February 22, 2024 - Information Regarding Nationwide Recall of Three Lock Boxes on California’s Roster of Firearm Safety Devices announced by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission June 27, 2024 - Information regarding nationwide recall of one lock box and one safe on California’s Roster of Firearm Safety Devices announced by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission As of January 1, 2002, no firearm may be sold, transferred, or manufactured within California unless that firearm is accompanied by a DOJ-approved firearms safety device (California Penal Code section 23620, et seq). To search for Firearm Safety Devices certified for sale, click on the following: Search for a Safety Device Find Safety Devices Compatible with your Firearm The safety device requirement does not apply to the following: Persons who can demonstrate the purchase of a DOJ-approved safety device in the 30 days prior to taking possession of the firearm by presenting the device to the firearms dealer and providing the firearms dealer with a receipt showing the purchase date and model name of the device. The commerce of any firearm defined as an "antique firearm" pursuant to federal law. The commerce of any firearm intended to be used by a salaried, full-time peace officer for law enforcement purposes. Transfers of firearms to persons who demonstrate ownership of a qualifying gun safe. Ownership may be demonstrated by displaying to the firearms dealer: 1) A receipt indicating purchase of, or an affidavit, signed under penalty of perjury, stating that the purchaser owns a gun safe, and 2) An affidavit, signed under penalty of perjury, stating that the gun safe meets the standards set forth in DOJ regulations. Additional information on Safety Devices and Firearms Manufacturers. Firearms Safety Device Compatibility Chart Report of Descriptions and Devices Recently Added Handgun Models Find Safety Devices Compatible with your Firearm
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Information on the Law Enforcement Release Program
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Public Rights Division, Section Descriptions
Zoning - 09/24/2026
Ammunition Purchase Authorization Program
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