Covid-19: Apples and Oranges
05/03/2020
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We’ve all heard the numbers reported about Covid-19 deaths in the US. We’re also familiar with the annual mortality statistics for the flu. Indeed, it’s
Category: Health & Safety
Bike/Play Neighborhoods and a Temporary Pedestrian Mall
04/28/2020
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Last night the Council asked staff to look into a couple of ideas I’d gotten from residents and business owners1: Allow neighborhoods to close off
Hands and Knees
04/27/2020
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Tonight the Council approved a six month delay in its previously-approved minimum wage increase that was to have taken effect on July 1, 2020. The
Covid-19: County Update Call 4/17/2020
04/17/2020
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Highlights The supply of available hospital beds and ventilators appears to be in decent shape. The rate of infection (in terms of positive tests) appears
Covid-19: Assemblies on Private Property
04/11/2020
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This article was sparked by an issue someone reported on NextDoor. Here’s the gist: Last night, lots of people heard a very loud, large, social
On Tennis Courts, Beaches and Pandemics
04/06/2020
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This post was sparked by an email I recently received, which said in part: I am reaching out to see if it would be possible
Covid-19: Interacting with Law Enforcement
03/29/2020
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As I write this there’s a big discussion on NextDoor about an interaction someone had with a Sheriff’s deputy while walking their dog in San
Covid-19: County Manager’s 3/27/2020 Conference Call
03/27/2020
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I was able to sit in on Mike Callagy’s conference call for local elected officials today. The County, along with all the cities in San
Covid-19: A Call for Local Ideas
03/27/2020
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At last Monday’s Council meeting I made a brief presentation to my colleagues about wanting to ensure we continued to fulfill our policy- and law-
Covid-19: 3/20/2020 Notes
03/20/2020
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I don’t have notes from today’s County conference call to share. But here are a few pieces of information (new to me, at least) that