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Nurses Endorse Sandré Swanson for State Senate

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7 years ago

November 1, 2015

The California Nurses Association (CNA) has endorsed former East Bay Assemblymember Sandré Swanson for State Senate.

The CNA’s support follows recent endorsements by East Bay leaders and labor groups, including the California School Employees Association and Teamsters Joint Council 7. >

Swanson’s campaign has earned the support of every State Legislator whose district substantially overlaps with the 9th Senate District, as well as East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee.

“California’s nurses are united in support of Sandré Swanson. Swanson is a champion for the rights of patients and for ensuring safe workplaces for healthcare workers,” CNA Co-President Malinda Markowitz, RN said. “Sandré Swanson is the clear choice for State Senate and the California Nurses Association is proud to endorse his campaign.”

“California’s nurses are the front-line of our medical system and health care delivery in our state. The life-saving contributions of our nurses for our communities cannot be overstated,” said Swanson.

“As the former chair of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee and a strong supporter of working families,” said Swanson, “I look forward to continued working relationship with nurses and other health care professionals in the Senate. The California Nurses Association have been unwavering in their support for accessible health care in our State.”

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Hyundai and Kia Vehicle Thefts Are on the Rise

Since December 2022, there has been a noticeable trend of Hyundai and KIA vehicles being stolen throughout the city. We believe that the increase may be in part because of a social media challenge that encourages the thefts. Since December, Hyundai and KIA vehicles have made up 38% of the total amount of vehicles stolen from Berkeley.

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6 days ago

March 14, 2023

Oakland Post

According to a news release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software for vehicles that lack an immobilizer that can be provided free of charge.

Since December 2022, there has been a noticeable trend of Hyundai and KIA vehicles being stolen throughout the City.

The Department encourages owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles to:

Contact Kia or Hyundai to obtain their latest theft deterrent software,
Consider using a steering wheel lock for your parked vehicle,
If you cannot park in a garage, find the most well-travelled well-lit location to park your vehicle, and
If you see someone who appears to be trying to steal a vehicle, report it as soon as possible.

For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergencies dial (510) 981-5900.

Keep up with City of Berkeley news via our news page, email, or on Twitter @cityofberkeley

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Give feedback on draft plan to reduce wildfire risks

Use a short survey to help refine a wide-ranging plan to improve how the City and community members can prepare for and respond to wildfires. The survey, which closes March 15, will ask for your priorities and actions individually, as a neighbor, and as a community. The plan covers issues including wildfire response, community preparedness, fuel management, infrastructure, ignition reduction, and home hardening.

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7 days ago

March 13, 2023

Oakland Post

The draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan sets out a multi-year program with five priority strategies and an action plan with multiple projects.

By March 15, 2023, complete a survey to help guide how to better prepare for the threat posed by wildfires, especially in the hills.

Use a short survey to help refine a wide-ranging plan to improve how the City and community members can prepare for and respond to wildfires.

The survey, which closes March 15, will ask for your priorities and actions individually, as a neighbor, and as a community. The plan covers issues including wildfire response, community preparedness, fuel management, infrastructure, ignition reduction, and home hardening.

We will use your input to finalize our plan to protect Berkeley from wildfires. Hills neighborhoods are particularly vulnerable, where wildfires can spread quickly and uncontrollably.

The final step in the planning process will be to incorporate comments on the draft and submit it for adoption to the City of Berkeley Fire Department, CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit, and the Berkeley City Council.

Read the draft plan and complete the survey by March 15.

DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN

The draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan sets out a multi-year program with five priority strategies and an action plan with multiple projects. The draft plan includes:

Existing natural and built conditions, firefighting resources, regulatory context, and current plans and policies
Findings of community input from the previous three online surveys
Prioritization of hazard reduction strategies, programs, projects, and activities drawing from the nationally recognized Fire Adapted Communities Framework
Berkeley’s five highest priority projects, along with their roles, responsibilities, relative funding needs, and timetables

This plan is one of several disaster preparedness projects the Berkeley Fire Department is leading to better ready our community for disasters. Measure FF, a parcel tax approved by Berkeley voters in 2020, provided funding for these efforts.

Stay informed when you sign up for our email newsletter, visit the project webpage, or email us your questions and comments.

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Filly Dies After Winning Race, 4th Racehorse Death This Year at Golden Gate Fields

A 3-year-old filly was euthanized at Golden Gate Fields last week after winning her last race, the fourth horse death reported at the Berkeley track this year. The horse, Ultimate Diva, was entered in race 3 on March 3 at the track. But after taking the lead early and finishing in first place, the filly “suffered a catastrophic injury past the wire and was euthanized on the track,” according to the Equibase race card about the event.

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7 days ago

March 13, 2023

Oakland Post

The thoroughbred's death is the fourth so far this year at Golden Gate Fields, and the track's 19th since January 2022. In 2021, 26 racehorses died at the track.

By Kathleen Kirkwood
Bay City News

A 3-year-old filly was euthanized at Golden Gate Fields last week after winning her last race, the fourth horse death reported at the Berkeley track this year.

The horse, Ultimate Diva, was entered in race 3 on March 3 at the track. But after taking the lead early and finishing in first place, the filly “suffered a catastrophic injury past the wire and was euthanized on the track,” according to the Equibase race card about the event.

Details on the horse’s injury were not available, but the California Horse Racing Board lists the death as “musculoskeletal,” meaning a bone injury.

The thoroughbred’s death is the fourth so far this year at Golden Gate Fields, and the track’s 19th since January 2022. In 2021, 26 racehorses died at the track.

Causes of death listed by the horse racing board include colic-gastrointestinal, neurological, cellulitis, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and unknown. Some causes are still pending and three of the deaths are listed as accidents.

Samantha Eachus, an advocate for horses who is critical of the racing/gambling industry, flagged the most recent death at Golden Gate Fields as a sign that horses are ridden far too young, aren’t exercised enough and fed a diet that’s only aimed to improve their racing, not their health, she said.

Over a two-year period, Ultimate Diva won $32,380 for her owner, listed as Baseline Equine LLC, according to statistics listed by Equibase

“They are ridden much younger than they should be ridden and are used as money-making machines,” Eachus said. “There’s no amount of money that is worth racing a young horse to death.”

Golden Gate Fields did not respond to a request for comment on Monday.

The California Horse Racing Board, which tracks racing horse fatalities, has taken measures that have reduced deaths at California tracks by more than 50 percent over the past three years, spokesperson Mike Marten said.

One of those has been a requirement that every horse is reviewed by an expert panel to determine its fitness for a race.

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Animal rights activists with Direct Action Everywhere hold signs outside Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, Calif. on Dec. 9, 2022, with the names of racehorses that have died (Direct Action Everywhere via Bay City News).

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