Ridenaur is working on lighting for the Broadway park as a result of an assault that ccurred there. He is also working on an ordinance that prohibits drinking of alcoholic beverages there after 10 p.m. Lieut. Ridenaur made available brochures on Megan's Law and described information made available through the Sheriff's Department to inform the public on known sex offenders in Stanislaus County. This information is available at the Sheriff's Substation. Community Officer Car and garage thefts are still a problem in Salida.
People leave car windows open thereby enabling thieves to take items including garage door openers.
Open garage doors are also an invitation to theft. Tim Green reported that rains have caused many auto accidents in the County. Signs for Toomes Road near Maximillian have been approved to prohibit tractor-trailer rigs from parking there and obstructing traffic. Officer Raias stated his activities in Salida focus on the Hispanic community. Bob Reibold reported that printing and distribution of the newsletter is behind schedule - in part due to finances.