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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced June 18 that he wants to restrict students' usage of smartphones during the school day, citing the mental health risks of social media. The announcement, which was first reported by Politico, comes a day after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people. Newsom said he plans to build on a law he signed in 2019 that authorized school districts to limit or ban the use of smartphones by students while at school or under the supervision of a school employee. “As the Surgeon General affirmed, social media is harming the mental health of our youth,” the Democratic governor said in a statement. “When children and teens are in school, they should be focused on their studies—not their screens.” Newsom's office did not provide further details on the proposal. But the California School Boards Association said any regulations over student smartphone use should be left up to school districts, not the state. Newsom's announcement comes amid growing debate across the country over how to address the impacts of social media and smartphone usage, particularly on young people. Some teens have pledged to stay off social media to improve their mental health and to help them focus on schoolwork and extracurricular activities. In Florida, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year signed one of the most restrictive bans in the nation on children's use of social media. The New York State Legislature passed a bill last month that would allow parents to block their kids from getting social media posts suggested to them by the platform's algorithm. In California, a proposal to fine social media platforms for addicting children has failed to become law in recent years. “It's just too hard for every teacher, every school, or every parent to have to figure this out on their own,” Democrat State Sen. Henry Stern said. “There's some times where government just has to step in and make some bigger rules of the road.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.
In this very special episode of What Matters Water TV + Podcast, we dive into the production team's favorite moments from the first 19 episodes. Join us as we revisit the cutting-edge water innovations that amazed us, tackle the urgent challenges of climate change affecting our water policies, and share the personal stories of the dedicated people ensuring that water flows from our taps. Meredith Yinger, the producer of What Matters Water TV + Podcast through SheTV, steps in as host for this episode. Charley Wilson, normally the voice guiding us through each episode, joins as a guest alongside Lynn Lipinski, the writer and guest booker for the show. Expect laughs, some funny outtakes, and a unique glimpse behind the scenes. Enjoy their favorite moments with guests like Wade Crowfoot, California's Secretary of Natural Resources, Karla Nemeth, Director of the Department of Water Resources, Joaquin Esquivel, Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, and more. Tune in for a celebration of water's wonders, challenges, and the inspiring individuals dedicated to preserving this vital resource. What Matters Water TV + Podcast has had 42 guests on its show so far. Also included in this episode are: Newsha Ajami, Anselmo Collins, Heather Dyer, Tony Estremera, Anatole Falagan, Senator Eduardo Garcia, Martha Guzman, Adel Hagekhalil, Faith Kearns, Joone Lopez, Karla Nemeth, Dave Pedersen, Mark Pestrella, Senator Henry Stern, and Mayor Acquanetta Warren. #cawater #SoCalWater #water #watermanagement #waterpolicy #californiawater #WhatMattersWater #Podcast
Our guest today, Larissa May, has become one of the leading voices in California and across the country in the quest for young people to have a healthier relationship with social media and the digital world in general. May came to this work through her own traumatic experiences as a young person overwhelmed by social media. Mays is the founder of #halfthestory, which works with schools, state and federal governments, and Fortune 500 companies to create new standards for digital use and to educate young people on the dangers inherent to obsessing over social media.She joined us today to share her story and to talk about a new bill – SB 1504, authored by Sen. Henry Stern – that would require social media platforms to change the way they deal with online bullying. Plus, as always,we tell you who had the worst week in California Politics.Episode Notes1:31 #halfthestory4:09 Cyberbullying and SB 15047:45 The bully in our back pocket9:09 A world of misinformation10:49 Background on the bill12:10 How does #halfthestory teach Digital Wellness?16:46 "How do you build speed bumps into the digital world?"19:16 Doomscrolling22:15 KOSA and other legisation24:59 #WWCA: Golden Shower of Hits
Compliance Clarified – a podcast by Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence
In this episode, Lindsey Rogerson, senior editor at Regulatory Intelligence is joined by Henry Engler, senior editor, to discuss what is happening with climate reporting for U.S. financial firms.Uncertainty looms large over sustainability regulation at the Federal level. The possible return to the U.S. presidency of Donald Trump and two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and their likely effect on climate rules in the financial sector are discussed.At the State level it is a different picture. California lawmakers passing California SB-253 Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB253) and SB-261 Greenhouse gases: climate-related financial risk Act (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB261) mean there is a lot for compliance, legal and risk professionals to be getting on with.Henry sets out what firms need to be doing now to ensure they are ready for the new rules by 2026. LinksRecording of Henry Stern speaking on a panel at COP28: www.youtube.com/live/lGTasIEUmzA?feature=shareESG: Navigating past the noise by Henry Engler, Lindsey Rogerson and Yixiang Zeng can be downloaded here: www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/esg/esg-navigating-past-the-noise/Green House Gas Protocol: https://ghgprotocol.org/scope-3-calculation-guidance-2 Compliance Clarified is a podcast from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.Listen to wide-ranging, insightful discussions on all things compliance for financial services firms. We delve into the hot topics of the day, the challenges faced and offer up practical ideas for emerging good practice. We de-mystify regulation and explore the art, as well as the science, of the ever-expanding role of the compliance officer. Enforcements, digital transformation, regulatory change, governance, culture, conduct risk – anything and everything impacting the compliance function is up for discussion.
Stacey is living the life she loves due to the people and experiences she has been blessed with. Stacey is a Life Member of Hadassah, the largest Jewish Zionist Organization in America. She is the California liaison for the National Grassroots Advocacy Team, and meets with various Federal and State Representatives, lobbying for human rights issues. Stacey is a sought-after trainer and speaker, often leading workshops on domestic advocacy's ins and outs. Stacey is passionate about making the world a better place for the next generation. She is most proud of the role she played in the passing of Senate Bill 225: Human Trafficking Notice, which was the result of an idea she pitched to Senator Henry Stern. Stacey is currently working on issues such as women's rights and gun violence and has made several trips to Sacramento and Washington, DC fighting for better gun laws. Stacey has a degree in communications from California state University, Northridge, and has been involved in several business endeavors including, but not limited to, interior design, developing an original line of motivational consumer products, jewelry, and extensive writing, both professionally and for pleasure. Stacey works as the Operations Manager for a family law firm. She is a published author of three books and is the face behind the lifestyle blog, www.StaceyInsideOut.com.
Gov. Newsom on Monday vetoed legislation that would've allowed LA, SF, and Oakland to open sites where people struggling with addiction can use drugs in a controlled environment. Nearly 700 times this year, cars have raced or spun donuts in front of crowds, blocking an intersection. State Sen. Henry Stern's bill would increase possible penalties for crimes related to street takeovers. The Inflation Reduction Act gives generous tax breaks for facilities that use carbon capture technology. Kurt House, CEO of KoBold Metals, says this will lead to more oil and gas burning. The new documentary “Katrina Babies” looks at how the 2005 hurricane affected the kids who survived it and are all grown up now. Celebrities in Calabasas and Hidden Hills have received “notices of exceedance” due to exorbitant water use on their properties.
Playwright Jim Harris talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about his musical, We'll Meet Again," which chronicles the experiences of Henry Stern's family as they escaped Nazi Germany in World War II and settled in Opelika, AL. The world premieres are held in Savannah, GA, and Opelika, AL. The Opelika performance is Aug. 30 at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts.
Hear from two California legislators who are fighting climate change impacts by pushing for laws and policies about water and energy that will affect Californians for years to come. We will discuss how they hope to empower everyday people like us to make significant changes in how we use natural resources while protecting the environment. There's a lot of work to be done, and Senator Henry Stern and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia are working to make sure we don't squander our efforts to make a real and lasting difference for California water. Senator Henry Stern is a surfer, a seventh generation Californian, a new dad and the representative of the 27th district encompassing parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Prior to being elected in November 2016, he was an environmental attorney and senior advisor to his predecessor, Fran Pavley. As someone who has experienced the devastation of wildfires firsthand, Stern has worked to boost the state's wildfire preparedness and pushed hard to address what he calls the state's climate change emergency. Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia is a son of Coachella Valley, a proud father, and a passionate advocate for addressing the environmental issues of the Salton Sea. He represents the 56th district covering eastern Riverside County and Imperial County. He is acknowledged as the driving force behind California's historic climate change package--a groundbreaking legislative effort that will help steer our state into a more sustainable future. So get ready to be inspired and informed as we talk about how these two legislators got here, what they're fighting for, and why Californians should care.
I sit down with Designer Henry Stern to talk about the design of Portal Three Kingdoms.
Dropping knowledge this week with some myths or misconceptions in fitness and holistic wellness industries! . Protein, fats, and carbs, oh my! Trying to eat healthily might feel like navigating a foreign land where you are unsure who to trust or which road to follow. Danielle discusses why research is necessary but listening to your body is best. . Paula discusses herbalism as a career path, what to expect from an herbalist, how long to store herbs, why green tea makes you jittery, and when foraging herbs or wild foods may become an issue. . An excellent application for foraging in your city is fallingfruit.org, a worldwide app where people list wild foods they have found, kind of like geocaching for herb nerds! . Unsurprisingly, The history of early American anti-foraging laws reveals that supporters of restricting foraging rights typically grounded their efforts in racism, classism, colonialism, imperialism, or some combination of these cruel practices and beliefs. . 1. Anti-Foraging Laws Targeting Native Americans . Native American tribes were probably the earliest victims of anti-foraging laws in the New World. Shortly after English settlers landed in the New World, they began pushing the Powhatan Native American tribe off their traditional hunting and foraging grounds. These settlers defended their newly occupied “property” with arms. As more and more white settlers arrived in America over generations, the foraging practices of many Native Americans—or, more specifically, their status as hunter-gatherers, as opposed to agricultural practitioners—was used to justify driving them from lands they had historically occupied. . 2. Anti-Foraging Laws Targeting African Americans . After the Civil War, plantation owners in the American South moved forcefully and systematically to restrict the foraging rights and practices of newly freed African American slaves. Many slaves freed after the Civil War understandably sought to leave farm work—and the farmers who had enslaved them—behind. As they had before the Civil War, freed slaves earned money by selling foods they foraged and hunted. In addition to income, foraging provided African Americans with some degree of self-sufficiency. . New York City parks officials have long taken a dim view of foragers in city parks. A forager caught in New York City could face fines of up to $250. However, the city has, in most cases, opted in favor of education and discouraging foragers over issuing fines. But there are exceptions, such as the 1986 arrest of Central Park forager Steve Brill. Brill, a New Yorker who goes by the moniker “Wildman,” was arrested in a sting operation carried out by city officials. Brill was arrested for leading paid foraging tours in New York City's Central Park. Brill's “crime” was described as “snatching and eating dandelion greens from the meadows of Central Park.” The city's parks commissioner at the time, Henry Stern, said he “couldn't stomach the idea of anyone ‘eating our parks.” Brill's arrest and subsequent trial was “a public relations debacle for the parks department” and made news in more than a dozen national and international newspapers. Ultimately, the city dropped the charges against Brill after he agreed to lead his foraging tours as an employee of the city's Parks Department, which he did for several years. . IG: Bands and Botanicals @bandsandbotanicals Danielle: @Daniellemcrease Paula: @Botanically_curious --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bandsandbotanicals/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bandsandbotanicals/support
Acorn Newspaper Managing Editor John Loesing leads this week's episode of Branching Out, which features an interview with California State Senator Henry Stern. The two discuss Stern's current legislative efforts, the state's pandemic response and recovery, wildfires and SCE, and the great housing debate. Related links:Lawmakers introduce bills to reform for-profit nursing homesLegislators work to prevent future zoonotic outbreaksNo clear answers from SCESocial Media Links:https://twitter.com/henrysterncahttps://twitter.com/senhenrysternhttps://twitter.com/branchingoutpodhttps://twitter.com/KyleBJorreyhttps://twitter.com/ian_reportsSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR!Levi GelineauBusiness Insurance United AgenciesCall for quote! (818) 295-2267 Get to know Levi here.Maid in America HousecleaningCall for a free estimate! (805) 499-7259MaidInAmericaOnline.comSupport the show (https://www.theacorn.com/subscribe/)
In this podcast, I interview Henry Stern, a longtime member of R&D and former pro player.
On the 2nd anniversary of the devastating Woolsey Fire in Malibu, in November 2018, State Senator Henry Stern, the Chair of the Senate Natural Resources & Water Committee, candidly reflects on the emotional and psychological impact of evacuating & surviving a wildfire, and explains how the record-breaking wildfires of 2020 remind CA about the work still to be done to confront the economic and environmental consequences of climate change. Click here for a closed-captioned version of this podcast!
Cas Holloway is the head of Public Enterprise at Unqork - a completely visual, no-code application platform that helps large enterprises build complex custom software faster, with higher quality, and lower costs than traditional approaches. All without a single line of code. Cas received his B.A. from Harvard University After graduating, he went to work for the legendary head of the New York City park system - Henry Stern - for three years. Cas then earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School, and then worked as an associate at Cravath, Swaine, & Moore, as a clerk on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and as an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton. He then served as Chief of Staff to the New York City Deputy Mayor for Operations for four years, before becoming Deputy Mayor for Operations himself for another four years. After that, Cas spent nearly 7 years at Bloomberg LP before joining Unqork. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.
Senator Henry Stern discusses the state of education in California and the US (1:32), from K-12 to college, including the status of public schools, teachers, salaries and current issues with student loans (11:59). They continue the discussion into creative economies and how to create a more stable job economy (16:03) including how it began with the GI Bill, the factory system and industrialization (20:00) and how we will evolve to balance technological advancement while still allowing people to provide for their family (21:51). They also discuss the Millennial state of being addicted to their phones and whether or not that's good (27:00). Learn more about Politics: Meet Me in the Middle: https://www.curtco.com/meetmeinthemiddle And follow us: Facebook: @curtcomedia Instagram: @curtcomedia Twitter: @curtcomedia
This is a special preview episode of Politics: Meet me in the Middle California State Senator Henry Stern joins host Ed Larson and Bill Curtis in the Malibu Podcast Studios to discuss how he dealt with adversity during his first term and his views on The Woolsey Fire, climate change and environmental concerns. Listen as Senator Stern discusses his views on our current environmental state, his views on plastics, renewable energy including solar, fossil fuels, and how we can reduce our carbon footprint across the nation and in California. Learn more about Politics: Meet Me in the Middle and upcoming episodes and guests: https://www.curtco.com And follow us: Instagram: @curtcomedia Twitter: @curtcomedia Facebook: @curtcomedia
What do we know about the Santa Susana Field Lab? It depends who you ask. In this episode I interview Denise Duffield, Associate Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility. There are a few PDFs I was not able to attach to these notes. I did offer to have Boeing part of the show and they declined. Please find links where you can do further research. The timing of the show is critical as NASA wants to break out of the cleanup agreement they entered in 2010. Info on public hearings is: Best Western Posada Royale, Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 from 6:30–8:30 p.m., 1775 Madera Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065 Corporate Pointe at West Hill, Thursday, November 21st, 2019 from 6:30–8:30 p.m., 8411 Fallbrook Avenue, West Hills, CA 91304 The notice says that written comments due around Dec. 9, via email to msfc-ssfl-eis@mail.nasa.gov This website from 2017 has good background on SSFL history (and history of cleanup agreements) as well as Boeing's greenwashing, (Boeing's effort to claim that cleaning up the site will do more harm to the environment) and also a map that shows the operational areas of the site for DOE, NASA, and Boeing see https://www.protectsantasusanafromboeing.com/faq/ Another good article for background on SSFL's nuclear past, and on the Woolsey Fire, is https://thebulletin.org/2019/02/a-failure-of-governmental-candor-the-fire-at-the-contaminated-santa-susana-field-laboratory/ And here is the Parents vs SSFL Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PARENTSvsSSFL/ which will always have the most current news and actions. On Boeing's website, they write "Since acquiring its portion of the Simi Hills site from Rocketdyne in 1996, Boeing has made significant progress with cleanup and restoration. The company secured the future of nearly 2,400 acres as permanent open space habitat to benefit wildlife and the community, fulfilling a commitment made 10 years ago. The transformation of Santa Susana from field laboratory to open space is well underway, with native plants and animals reclaiming most of the previously developed areas of the property." In disagreement with this statement, a year ago, Pacific Magazine wrote, "Fifty years later, the contaminated site has yet to be cleaned up, although this month two federal agencies promised to plow ahead without the site's current owner, Boeing. And in March, the Department of Energy provided $38.3 million in funds to complete the radiologic survey of "Area IV" as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act." This isn't accurate today, as Boeing continues to dodge cleaning up the site to high standards, and the Department of Energy and NASA want out of their agreement from 2010 Administrative Orders of Consent since Boeing is fighting to live up to those standards. Boeing is proposing to clean the site to a "recreational" standard, which could leave up to 98% of the contaminants, as opposed to a "residential" standard, clean enough to build homes on. If you want to take action, you can attend the public meetings in November, contact government officials Henry Stern, Christy Smith, Brad Sherman and Julia Brownley. You can also get information from Parents vs. SSFL and Rocketdyne Clean Up Coalition.
Jeff and Celeste discuss the legacy of late former Parks Commissioner Henry Stern with Adrian Benepe and Morgan Pehme. First, we chat with Pantsuit Politics podcast hosts Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers about their book "I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)" and round up the latest in New York government with state Sen. Michael Gianaris.
An interview with California State Senate District 27 Candidate Henry Stern
After fleeing Nazi Germany, Henry J. Stern of Opelika, Alabama arrived in the United States in 1937 with his immediate family. For fifty years he searched for any possible surviving family members. Then in 2004, the impossible happened. Through the miracles of the internet, Henry located family members right here in the United States.
We talked with Henry Stern about whether New York is heading for a re-run of the 1970s.