Category Archives: Public Safety

Mentally Ill Homeless

Posted on September 30, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

They are a social tragedy, many illegally camping in the Parkway, and, often, a public safety issue; so, this article from California Globe is well-timed. An excerpt. “Governor Newsom just signed three bills promoting needed reforms to California’s dysfunctional mental … Continue reading →

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New York City’s Trash

Posted on September 28, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

Yuck; from City Journal. An excerpt. “Under normal circumstances, New York City’s sidewalks bustle with energy: with workers commuting to the office, students heading to class, and tourists checking out the Big Apple. They also contain something found in no … Continue reading →

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Cities

Posted on September 23, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

They can be many things, good and bad, but most of all, we need them to be safe and productive, which this article from City Journal stresses. An excerpt.  “The Plague of Athens ended the golden age of the West’s … Continue reading →

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The Great City by the Bay is Floundering, Badly

Posted on August 10, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

We have loved San Francisco; going there was always a delight, but not so for many years and this superb article from City Journal explains. An excerpt. “The moving trucks are here. On any given day, you can see two … Continue reading →

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Parkway Trail Patrol, Long Overdue and Much Welcomed

Posted on August 7, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

From Sacramento County: “American River Parkway Bike Patrol Hits the Trails “Article Date: Thursday, August 6, 2020 “This past February, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize the establishment of the American River Bike Patrol to watch over … Continue reading →

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Suing Over Parkway/River Pollution

Posted on August 6, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

Local groups could use this action, as reported by KCRA,  as a model to help protect the Parkway. An excerpt. “A nonprofit environmental group is suing Caltrans over a homeless camp that is on the department’s land. “The Stewards of … Continue reading →

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Lithium in Our Water

Posted on July 29, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

According to this article from the Sacramento Bee, this is a good thing. An excerpt. “An element commonly found in aircraft and some batteries is said to have an anti-suicidal effect when consumed via public drinking water, new research has … Continue reading →

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Urban Density & the Virus

Posted on July 13, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

Good article from New Geography. An excerpt. “There is wide consensus that the COVID-19 virus spreads person-to-person, especially in confined spaces that are insufficiently ventilated. It is exacerbated by prolonged proximity, which John Brooks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s chief … Continue reading →

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The Once Great City

Posted on May 14, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

So sad what is happening to the City; and this article from City Journal reports on the current results. An excerpt. “On January 8, London Breed, San Francisco’s mayor, was sworn in for her first full term. House Speaker Nancy … Continue reading →

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The Virus & Inductive Reasoning

Posted on May 8, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

This article from City Journal shows the connection. An excerpt. “The Covid-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the struggle to find effective treatments and cures. When most people speak of the science of medicine, they are referring to a process … Continue reading →

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