Daily Archives: August 31, 2011 - 2 results

Update: California Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed the amended texting-while-driving/biking bill passed by California lawmakers. The Governor felt the penalties for unlawful cell phone use while driving were already stiff enough to punish and deter this type of distracted driving. The provisions applicable to bicycling went down with the veto too. Gov. Brown also vetoed a bill which would have required children to wear helmets while skiing or snowboarding at the state’s winter resorts. In doing so he voiced concern …

Here are some news items we though you’d be interested in. C’mon, Irene.The storm may have passed, but she’s still causing problems, and will probably continue to so for months, maybe years. Right now:   About 2.5 million people along the east coast are still without power The US Coast Guard is using helicopters to deliver food, water and supplies to cities in Vermont that are cut-off because of flooding Rising river levels are causing people to evacuate their homes …