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2024 Public Comments to Preliminary Applications
Steven Gjerstad - 4/4/2024

I would like to comment on Barstow BLM grant applications on behalf of the California Off Road Vehicle association. The ground operations application is good to keep OHV alive in these large areas. I am surprised there are no line items for signs, associated tools or maintenance for vehicles. LE Good but no safety gear, OHVs, vehicles ,repairs, maintenance etc? These grants can help with maintenance and repair of vehicles used in law enforcement. It may be that the staff putting the restoration grant together doesn't understand that restoration grants only require a 10% match (while the others require 25%) It is not too late to make adjustments. The applicant may not be aware that if a comment like this comes before the comment period ends, the applicant is allowed to adjust applications. Ed Stovin - 4/24/2024

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The Eastern Sierra has experienced a huge increase in the numbers of people who recreate in Inyo and Mono counties and that trend it is going to continue. Many of these visitors recreate with vehicles on public lands. This proposal should be funded. The proper and efficient monitoring, maintenance, repair and of level 2 roads on the in the area is essential for better resource management and provides a rewarding OHV experience for our visitors. The Winter of 2023 did a huge amount of damage to our area. As an individually has driven these roads for over 30 years, I endorse the much-needed maintenance and repair work that will be done with this funding. Pat Woods - 3/30/2024

his request for funding should be approved. Bishop BLM area has experienced a huge increase in the numbers of people who recreate in Inyo and Mono counties and that trend it is going to continue. Most of these folks access the forest by vehicle. Public compliance with all forest laws and regulations ensures that we will have a beautiful and healthy forest to enjoy for years to come. Enforcement needs all the help it can get to properly patrol an area this size and this remote. The contacts I have had with their officers in the field have been great. Pat Woods - 3/30/2024
A (brief) natural history of black bears in Sonoma County
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A (brief) natural history of black bears in Sonoma County
By Sheila Murphy
Are there bears in Sonoma County's parks? Yes, signs of black bears have been observed in or near parks throughout the county. Should park-goers be worried? No. These shy and elusive animals are interested in fruits and nuts, not hikers and bikers. Still, here’s what you should know about the region’s black bears and how to maintain a safe, healthy environment for bears and humans. 

Behavior, color, size and diet
Black bears are experts at staying hidden within our forests. They’re shy, in part, because they once lived alongside more powerful animals like grizzly bears and wolves and became adept at avoiding potential predators. Because grizzlies no longer roam California, black bears are now the only bears in our state. 
The name “black bear” can be misleading because these bears range in color from cinnamon to brown to black to tan. Some also have white patches on their chests.
Black bear sows (females) typically weigh 100 to 200 pounds while boars (males) average 150 to 350 pounds, though some boars may grow to 500 pounds.
Black bears are omnivores and primarily eat fruits, acorns, bay nuts, insects, forbs and, in the spring, grass. Their scat helps disperse seeds and encourage biodiversity.
On occasion, black bears will eat fawns, birds and other animals and have been known to take over deer kills from mountain lions. They also can be attracted to human sources of food, so it’s  important to keep food and scented items securely stored where bears can’t get them.

Marking and climbing trees
Black bears in Sonoma County have a penchant for making daybeds near large Douglas firs. They will mark trees by biting, clawing or rubbing their backs and other body parts against trees to leave behind their scent, and these behaviors serve as forms of communication. 
With their powerful limbs and well-developed claws, bears are excellent climbers.
2024 Public Comments to Preliminary Applications
Most of the e-bike riders are teens and pre-teens and are not aware of their surroundings or road rules, often riding headlong into equestrians. This has occurred twice to me and although my horse is a seasoned trail horse, having a swiftly moving (silent) vehicle rounding a corner on a trail designed for a single runner or rider made for a somewhat dangerous encounter. I enjoy sharing this beautiful outdoor space with others who are not destroying the trails and environment. I think there should be space for motorized vehicle experiences, separate from non-motorized vehicles. I’m grateful that this grant can continue to keep trails set aside a safe space, and law enforcement protection to protect non-motorized use for those of us who wish to enjoy the trails. The last years have demonstrated the efficacy of the LA County Sherriff Dept. Off Road Task Force’s efforts. Virginia DeValue - 3/23/2024

I would like to comment on the LA County Sheriff's Dept grant application on behalf of the California Off Road Vehicle Association. How do you justify charging $184/hour for Staff-Sergeant/Deputies? One application shows $184 per hour, the other shows $100 and $112. How do you justify this? That $184 seems absurdly high. You justify the need for another 4X4 truck in the text, but have no line item for a new truck in either application. Why are you talking about it? Ed Stovin - 4/28/2024

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THIS GRANT COMMENT IS FROM THE EASTERN SIERRA 4X4 CLUB Submitted by Pat Woods The Eastern Sierra 4x4 Club is based out of Bishop, CA. We have over 75 members and are committed to sustainable land use and good off-roading practices. We are active in our community and communicate closely with government land management agencies. We take pride in our volunteer support to the Inyo National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management. The Eastern Sierra 4WD Club takes responsibility for promoting safe and sane four wheeling. Our club is open to anyone who supports our goals and is interested in exploring our wonderful area.
2024 Public Comments to Preliminary Applications
Providing these funds will help maintain sustainable trails and minimize impacts use-trails around obstacles on routes. Please approve this grant. Thank you! Maia Averett - 3/7/2024

Please continue to build new trails in Plumas County. Thanks! Jim Dallas - 3/7/2024

I write in full support of the Claremont Phase 1 Development project. This trail system would be an incredible addition to the local region, its citizens, and the economy. We have seen the positive impacts of the Mt. Hough Trail System development, and I believe the development of trails on Claremont would only contribute to the vibrancy of Quincy and the surrounding communities in a similar fashion. These additional trails would bring in folks from outside of our county, which brings dollars to local businesses. In addition, it would provide more recreation opportunities for our local citizens, which equates to healthier and happier lives. I am a regular trail user and it is very important to me that these trails be developed. Please fund this grant and support our local trail system, citizens, and economy. Kyle Stone - 3/8/2024

I write in full support of the PNF Ground Operations project. The Mt. Hough Trail System and other trails included in this project are critical to the health and vibrancy of Quincy and the surrounding communities. These trails bring in folks from outside of our county, which brings dollars to local businesses. They're also an incredible recreation outlet for our local citizens. I am a regular trail user and it is very important to me that these trails are maintained. Proper maintenance will keep users safe and on trails, and alleviate watershed impacts. Please fund this grant and support our local trail system, citizens, and economy. Kyle Stone - 3/8/2024

To whom it may concern: I fully support the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship's(SBTS) CA-OHV application for the Plumas County trail system grant. With an approved grant. SBTS can continue to support and create recreation opportunities for visitors and locals, local employment, sustainable trail system that requires less maintenance and keep trails open, safe all the while protecting the watershed. Please award SBTS this grant.
2024 Public Comments to Preliminary Applications
Having roads in good condition helps keep not only the inexperience safe but all those recreating on our public lands safe. Proper monitoring, maintenance and repair of the roads and Forest is also essential for wild fire prevention or fighting. I urge you to fund this Grant. Thank you. Raul Hidalgo - 4/12/2024

THIS GRANT COMMENT IS FROM THE EASTERN SIERRA 4X4 CLUB Submitted by Pat Woods The Eastern Sierra 4x4 Club is based out of Bishop, CA. We have over 75 members and are committed to sustainable land use and good off-roading practices. We are active in our community and communicate closely with government land management agencies. We take pride in our volunteer support to the Inyo National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management. The Eastern Sierra 4WD Club takes responsibility for promoting safe and sane four wheeling. Our club is open to anyone who supports our goals and is interested in exploring our wonderful area. We support Conservation with Utilization and TREAD LIGHTLY practices. This proposal should be funded. The Covid pandemic brought a lot of people to our area who had no idea how to properly recreate in a rural environment and many caused damage. Since then our area has experienced a huge increase in the number of people who recreate in Inyo and Mono counties and that trend it is going to continue. Many of these visitors recreate with vehicles on public lands. Proper and efficient monitoring, restoration, maintenance and repair of level 2 roads is essential for better resource management. As a group of concerned locals who have driven these roads for many years, we endorse the much-needed restoration, maintenance and repair work that will be done with this funding. Thanks Eastern Sierra 4X4 Club - 4/13/2024

THIS GRANT COMMENT IS FROM THE EASTERN SIERRA 4X4 CLUB Submitted by Pat Woods The Eastern Sierra 4x4 Club is based out of Bishop, CA. We have over 75 members and are committed to sustainable land use and good off-roading practices. We are active in our community and communicate closely with government land management agencies. We take pride in our volunteer support to the Inyo National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management. The Eastern Sierra 4WD Club takes responsibility for promoting safe and sane four wheeling.
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P.O.P. Program (Litter Assistance)Looking for a way to give back to your community? Look no further! Welcome to the People of the Parks Program (P.O.P.), an exciting NEW initiative in the City of Dublin that aims to foster community engagement and environmental stewardship. In this new volunteer program, we invite ALL residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors alike to join us in keeping our city clean and green. By participating in this incentivized program, you not only contribute to the well-being of our City but also earn rewards for your efforts. Who doesn't like prizes?SHOULD I PICK IT UP OR REPORT IT?For the safety of each participant, we encourage the use of the provided litter stick and reusable bag. If the item is too large for these tools please DO NOT pick it up. Some examples of items that should be picked up include paper, plastic bottles, and food scraps. Examples of items that should not be picked up, and should be reported are heavy equipment, broken glass, needles, syringes, or weapons of any kind.To report any of these items or maintenance concerns, please utilize Fix it- Dublin.WHICH OPTION IS BEST FOR ME?People of the Parks has two components: Individuals and Families, or Businesses and Organizations, for participants to consider prior to registering.Option 1: Individual and Family RegistrationThis option is for individuals and families who are interested in a self-tracking component with no required hours or initiatives. You decide when and where you would like to assist and track your hours on the provided form for a chance to win prizes in the quarterly drawing. Clean up must take place within the City of Dublin.
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Q:  What if I was married to the deceased person?
A:  You may be able to use a summary proceeding such as a Spousal Property Petition to transfer property.

Q:  Is there a simplified process I can use to transfer property if I am a beneficiary and the estate is small?
A:  If the deceased personâs property is worth $166,250 or less and you have the legal right to inherit from the deceased person, you may not have to go to court to get the property. You should visit the California Courtâs Self Help Website to see if this applies to you before proceeding. If you qualify, you may need a special form that you can get in the clerkâs office or by printing here. Some banks have their own forms.

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Ross Brockwell: Yeah. And sometimes those tricky ones take encouragement. You get a little frustrated with something and the other person just tells you to keep going. So it definitely helps. And sometimes, of course, you just kind of get hung up on something and you’re just looking at it wrong, so, you know, another person looks at it and sees what you’re missing and helps you move forward.
Nathan Jones: Yeah, it’s easy to get tunnel vision at times when you’re really working on a project and someone else can be like, “Oh, hey, you should just take a step back for a second,” you know? But sometimes I feel like I get in other crew members way, but mostly, it’s helpful to have someone else there with me.
Ross Brockwell: Yeah, absolutely. So there are definitely specific examples where you have to have two people, and then there’s a lot of examples where it’s more engaging and more interesting with two people. So at this point in the mission, do we have any special thoughts we’d like to share with listeners?
Nathan Jones: Some of the interesting things, I think I’ve heard the astronauts on the long duration mission say or refer to the fact that sometimes the moments pass by slowly, but generally time keeps going by pretty quickly. And I’d say that’s pretty true for us as well, or at least for me. You know, it seems sometimes like it takes a really long time to get to certain objectives and then once they hit, they really just go by pretty quickly. The communication issues are sometimes much more difficult and less difficult than what I thought they were going to be. Probably because it usually hits us in places where we didn’t really expect to see them. For instance, you know, if we have a technical glitch or, you know, hardware, we had a, basically a little computer program or a little computer device that had a fan that was going bad on it, and it got pretty noisy and it was in the room where we work as the inside version of the EVA, so the IVA. And so it was really distracting, really loud background noise.
Bad (space) weather cancels pigeon races! | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
If bad space weather is on the way, the pigeon race is postponed. No one wants to lose a prized pigeon!

 	article last updated March 15, 2013
 

Keeping more than pigeons safe

 The next generation of geostationary satellites, called GOES-R, will have even better instruments to keep an eye on the Sun. That’s important not only for pigeon racers, but for people in charge of keeping satellites, power grids, and astronauts safe. The blasts of charged solar particles can cause a lot of damage to these technologies, and cause injury to humans in space.

This instrument on the new GOES-R satellite is called the Extreme Ultraviolet and X-ray Irradiance Sensors, or EXIS. It will monitor solar flares that can cause problems with power grids, communication satellites, and pigeon races.
 
This instrument on the new GOES-R satellite is called the Solar Ultraviolet Imager, or SUVI. It will monitor the Sun and give us early warning of bad space weather coming our way. 

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Keeping more than pigeons safe

 The next generation of geostationary satellites, called GOES-R, will have even better instruments to keep an eye on the Sun. That’s important not only for pigeon racers, but for people in charge of keeping satellites, power grids, and astronauts safe. The blasts of charged solar particles can cause a lot of damage to these technologies, and cause injury to humans in space.

This instrument on the new GOES-R satellite is called the Extreme Ultraviolet and X-ray Irradiance Sensors, or EXIS.
VA’s mission to better serve all - VA News
May 25, 2023 at 08:40	

The staff at the Memphis VA is a sorry as group. Especially in the ER. I went through there Wednesday. Lock bowel . They left me on the gurney. And I was in serious pain. Stay there almost 4 hours. And was told to walk to ex ray. ambulance and taking me there. A lady trip and fall in the parking lot. And the staff left me . They my stomach. Nurse didn’t want to assist me the x-ray technician had to bring me back to my room. She came in the room and told me to get dress and go seat in the lobby . And my bowel was starting to open up. That didn’t make any sense. And she wanted me to walk over to the pharmacy

Arelious knighton
	May 24, 2023 at 20:43	

The people at the VA are so much better, than they were 50 years ago.
Keep up the great work.

John Schmidt
	May 23, 2023 at 19:48	

How can a VET whose rent keeps going up get assistance from VA????

Carol Weiss
	May 12, 2023 at 17:08	

In the last eight years the VA has done nothing to help my medical condition. Now I’m 90% kyphosis in thoracic part of my back and have scoliosis. I feel about 87 years old. I’ve tried to have the VA help me , yet all they want to do is multiple studies on me. I’m in so much pain. You wonder about the suicidal rate. That’s funny, since the VA lack of medical care puts us there.

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