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07/15/2025ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 15, 2025 The regular meeting of July 15, 2025 was called to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related material were duly posted on July 10, 2025. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs. Council Member Natalie Rubalcava City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None CLOSED SESSION: At 3:01 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed to closed session for consideration of the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9): One potential case and/or CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: William Ferrino, Sr., et al. v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01482423-CU-PO-NJC 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: McGlown v. Park Viridian Apartments, City of Anaheim et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01209440 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Manuel Cruz, Individually, and K.C., a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Manuel Cruz v. City of Anaheim, West Coast Arborists, Inc., et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01378575 CU-PO-NJC 4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Joey Scott v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30- 2025-01470139-C U -W M -W J C City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 2 of 23 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of the California Government Code Section 54956.9): One potential case and/or CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of the California Government Code Section 54956.9): One potential case At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Aitken reconvened the City Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs. Council Member Natalie Rubalcava arrived at 5:35 p.m. INVOCATION: Pastor Dr. Joseph Gichuhi, Morning Star Victory Church Prior to the flag salute, Council Member Leon recognized July 151 as Developmental Disabilities Professionals Day, which recognizes those who ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities are supported, valued, and included. FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Carlos A. Leon Without objection, Mayor Aitken took the presentations out of order and first presented the 2024 Anaheim Mills Act Recipients. PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the 2024 Anaheim Mills Act Recipients Mayor Aitken shared that the City started the Mills Act program in December 2000 to preserve and honor historic homes and properties around Anaheim. She noted that under the program, property owners can apply for property tax reductions in exchange for the rehabilitation and preservation of historic properties. She added that the City has assisted hundreds of property owners with the restoration of properties. She noted that the City has one of the largest Mills Act programs in the State and has become a tool to preserve the City's rich history and revitalize neighborhoods. She introduced Senior Planner Amanda Lauffer to share information on the program and recipients. Senior Planner Lauffer commemorated the efforts of the City and the community to preserve historic resources. She noted that Anaheim has four local historic districts and about 1,500 historic properties throughout the City, most of which are located in the Downtown area. She shared that the City continues to receive applications and approve new Mills Act contracts annually. She reported that five participants were recognized in 2024, bringing the total number of Mills Act properties to under 415. She noted that the program is the third -largest in the State and the largest program in Orange County. She shared that the property owners have undergone a rigorous application process and recognized their contributions to the City's historic preservation efforts. The 2024 Anaheim Mills Act Recipients accepted the recognition. Recognizing the winners of the 2025 Anaheim Beautiful Community Pride Poster Contest Mayor Aitken announced that the Anaheim Beautiful Community Pride Poster Contest is offered through the Anaheim Elementary School District, in partnership with the City's Public Works City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 3 of 23 Department and Code Enforcement, for students to create posters with community pride themes to promote recycling and to be graffiti -free and litter -free. She noted that the schools receive free posters for students to submit their entries and learn about the importance of recycling and keeping their communities clean. She shared that the contest brings awareness to the importance of keeping Anaheim and the planet clean. She announced the winners: Emilia Ponte, River Sprouse, Kaylee Kim, Sophia Gonzalez, and Emily Truong. Emilia Ponte, River Sprouse, Kaylee Kim, Sophia Gonzalez, and Emily Truong accepted the recognition. Recognizing Head Consul of Mexico in Santa Ana, Audrey Rivera Gomez, for her work in the community Mayor Aitken recognized Head Consul of Mexico in Santa Ana, Audrey Rivera Gomez for her unwavering support of the Anaheim community and her advocacy toward advancing the rights, safety, and well-being of Mexican nationals around the world. She shared that her leadership, rooted in her deep expertise of international relations, migration policies and human rights, has been a source of strength for countless families. She noted that through Consul Rivera Gomez's efforts, the Consulate of Mexico in Santa Ana has remained a vital resource for protection, legal support and community partnership. She thanked Consul Rivera Gomez for her service to the Anaheim community and unwavering dedication to every person she represents. Consul Rivera Gomez thanked Mayor Aitken for her valuable work for the Mexican community in Anaheim. She thanked the City Council for their efforts and strength for Mexican relations in Anaheim. She repeated her comments in Spanish. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (to be presented at a later date): Recognizing July 2025, as National Parks and Recreation Month At 5:16 p.m., Mayor Aitken called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority, in joint session with the City Council. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an outline of procedures for public comments, notice of translation services, and a brief decorum statement. City Clerk Bass reported that a total of nine (9) public comments were received electronically prior to 4:30 p.m. [A final total of ten (10) public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records.] — See Appendix. R. Joshua Collins emphasized the need for affordable housing. He explained that many residents are seeking housing assistance. He expressed gratitude for the City's actions to address homelessness and requested additional assistance for those in need. Maritza Bermudez expressed her support for Item No. 18. She explained that many community members live in fear and shared a message from a District 3 resident who could not attend due to fear. In the message, the community member highlighted the partnerships between neighbors and districts to raise money to reunite a woman with her family. She called upon the City Council to support the community and urged the City Council to support Item No. 18. She thanked Mayor Aitken, Council Member Maahs, Council Member Leon, City Manager Vanderpool, and Public Utilities City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 4 of 23 General Manager Dukku Lee for their partnership and support at food distributions at local high schools. Dulce Sotelo expressed her support for Item No. 18. She shared that the funding is vital to assist Anaheim's most vulnerable residents. She explained that residents are struggling to afford basic needs such as groceries, rent, and utilities. She noted that approval of the funding would demonstrate the City Council's commitment, compassion, and solidarity to the community. She urged the City Council to approve Item No. 18. Hailey Sotelo shared her support for Item No. 18 to allow families impacted by immigration issues to pay for basic needs. She highlighted the City's work on the Anaheim Contigo program and urged the City Council to support Item No. 18. Tom Fielder commented on his increased utility bill due to the perchlorate contamination cleanup in the City's wells caused by fireworks. He explained that Disney should be responsible for the cleanup costs. He discussed the effects of the chemicals on the human body. S. Mercadante stated that she attended the Public Utilities Board public hearing on June 25t' and raised concerns about its advertisement to the community. She shared issues with entering the building for the meeting and feelings of intimidation. She expressed concern over perchlorate contamination in the City's water supply. She provided information on the effects of perchlorate contamination on the human body. She explained that treatment for four of the nine remaining contaminated wells is planned at an estimated cost of $12 million. She shared that residents should not be responsible for the cleanup costs. She requested a Public Utilities Water Quality Workshop to discuss the perchlorate contamination. Mazatl T. Tepehyolotzin expressed his support for Item No. 18. He commented on recent immigration enforcement activities. He requested that 'Know Your Rights' cards be provided in Nahuatl, a native Aztec language. He thanked Council Member Rubalcava for attending the grand opening of a bookstore in the City. Mark Richard Daniels expressed concern about the impacts of immigration enforcement on the community. He highlighted immigrants' contributions to the community and the country. He urged the City Council to stand up against enforcement measures. Ruben Greg Soto commented on his experience with the City of Fullerton Police Department. He requested that the City Council investigate insurance companies. Jeanine Robbins commented on Mayor Aitken's trip to Qatar and questioned the transparency of the trip. She shared that the City's values are reflected by decisions and those with whom the City does business. She referenced the death of workers building infrastructure for the World Cup and human rights concerns. She requested travel expense records and financial disclosures. Mike Robbins stressed the importance of increased staffing for the Police and Fire Departments to address public safety. He explained that Anaheim has grown in population, complexity, and public demand. He suggested a 2% tax on tickets to increase revenue for staffing, to address homelessness, housing, and rent control. Matthew Duncan shared that the City has not trapped coyotes in 2025. He explained that residents are not aware of the coyote trapping plan and requested a presentation on California Code Section 465(G)(3). He suggested attending a Fish and Game Commission meeting if anyone has concerns over the State's policy. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 5 of 23 Bryan Kaye expressed concern about misinformation related to coyotes. He shared a resident's experience with the City placing a trap in their backyard. He commented that residents' requests are ignored. Vern Nelson shared that an individual was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and inquired about how the City can protect its residents. He shared that a resolution was provided to the City Council, inspired by resolutions from the cities of Los Angeles and Huntington Park. He read the resolution which would require the Police Department to monitor immigration activity in the City. Vince Li requested the City Council's assistance to address a neighboring business that is operating late into the night and generating excessive noise. He shared that neighbors have called the Police Department and they have not addressed the issue. Mayor Aitken requested that the City Manager obtain Mr. Li's contact information and provide an update to herself and Council Member Rubalcava on the matter. City Manager Vanderpool referred Mr. Li to Assistant to the City Manager Brittney Malenofski. Bob Donelson requested that the City Council consider the resolution that was provided by Mr. Nelson. He encouraged the public to vote in the upcoming November 2026 election. Pam Donelson encouraged the City Council to adopt the resolution presented by Mr. Nelson. She requested that the City of Anaheim join the City of Los Angeles' lawsuit regarding immigration enforcement. Kenneth Batiste spoke about the Trump administration and immigration enforcement efforts. He expressed concern that Disneyland fireworks are contaminating the City's water supply. Marc Herbert requested information on the City's certification from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. He commented on the lack of public engagement, including at a meeting held by Council Member Kurtz with Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) contributors on affordable housing. He requested clarification on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) projections. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Kurtz highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including a Senior Safety Meeting she hosted with Council Member Maahs for seniors in Districts 4 and 5. She thanked City departments for their participation, including the Police Department, Fire & Rescue, Public Utilities, and Code Enforcement. The meeting provided seniors with ways to protect themselves from scams and property theft. Council Member Kurtz shared that her office hosted an ice cream party at Golden Skies Mobile Home Park. She shared that a few months ago there was SWAT activity there and the kids in the area were frightened. Police Officers returned and invited the children to join them and gave them badges and allowed the kids to interact with the police cars. The kids also received free books from Community Services. Council Member Kurtz thanked Community Services who brought joy to families through live music events at Ponderosa Park and the Ponderosa Joint -Use Branch Library. Council Member Maahs highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended. She thanked the Anaheim United Methodist Church's Neighborhood Food Pantry and Director Lee Strohm for their work in distributing food, toiletries, and essential items. The CalOptima Health Street Medicine Team was also there to help individuals with housing and other needs. She shared a story of a successful City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 6 of 23 housing placement through the food pantry. Council Member Maahs participated in a Fire Ops 101 experience with Anaheim Fire & Rescue, learning about the department's history and response to emergencies. She had an opportunity to drive the back of the tiller truck and even suited up in firefighter gear which gave her a much deeper appreciation for the skill, courage, and care Anaheim Fire & Rescue brings to the community every day. She stated that firefighters face immense physical and mental challenges, and she is proud of the service they provide and is grateful for their unwavering commitment to keeping Anaheim safe. Council Member Maahs highlighted Katella High School's Spirit Squad's efforts to address community needs, led by students and the Vice Principal, Mr. Acosta. The high school collected non-perishable food items and toiletries for families impacted by immigration enforcement. On Thursday, July 3rd Council Member Maahs attended a night hike at the Oak Canyon Nature Center, celebrating the center's 49th birthday. There was an interactive exhibit by the group Natives4Nature which was founded by Josh Andujo and Carlos Munoz. The group shared the history of indigenous people and provided a deeper understanding of the land we live on and its heritage. Council Member Leon addressed the impact of immigration enforcement and stated it is taking a toll on the community. He stated that local police officers and first responders continue to focus on public safety and not immigration enforcement. Council Member Leon stated that it is important to share accurate and verified information because speculation can cause harm. He shared that the City's communications team is providing accurate and verified information and resources to the community through the Anaheim Contigo Program at Anaheim.net/contigo [he repeated his comments in Spanish]. Council Member Leon stated that he wanted to take a moment to recognize the strength and resilience of small businesses in these uncertain times. Council Member Leon highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 2. He recognized Booktown USA, the June Business of the Month. Booktown USA is a cherished independent bookstore in Anaheim, located off Orangewood Avenue and Euclid Street. They have been part of the community for years, not only offering a wide selection of books, but also fostering literacy and learning in the community, and creating a space where stories live and knowledge grows. Council Member Leon congratulated Sumak Peruvian Restaurant, the June Restaurant of the Month. Sumak is located off Ball Road and Euclid Street and is known for its authentic cuisine, bringing traditional flavors and recipes to Anaheim's dining scene. Despite challenges, the immigrant owned restaurant stays committed to serving meals that brings people together, serving as a gathering place that celebrates culture and community. Council Member Leon invited everyone to the 3rd Annual Back to School Bash, a day dedicated to supporting students and families as they get ready for the new school year. This year's event will be held on Sunday, August 31d from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Madison Elementary School. Backpacks, school supplies, and health services will be provided to support students and families. His office is working closely with the school district and community partners to support those who cannot attend in person. Council Member Leon requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of eight -year -old Jasmine Nguyen who tragically lost her life on July 0 due to an illegal fireworks incident just weeks before her ninth birthday. Jasmine was a bright, joyful child who brought light and happiness to everyone around her. Her laughter and smile touched the hearts of her family, friends, and community. This heartbreaking loss has deeply affected everyone. Over the weekend the community gathered to support Jasmine's family at her mom's tea shop, Greatea, off Euclid Street and Orangewood Avenue, showing the compassion and unity that defines Anaheim. He expressed condolences to Jasmine's mom, sister, family, and the Stoddard Elementary School community. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Public Information Officer Mike Lyster and his team for their efforts in updating the community on immigration enforcement and providing resources at Anaheim.net/contigo. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the re -grand opening of The Untold Story Bookstore in District 3. Council Member Rubalcava stated that she, Council Member Maahs, and Anaheim Chamber of Commerce President Dara Maleki attended the event. She encouraged the community to visit the female owned Hispanic City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 7 of 23 business located off Anaheim Boulevard and Cypress Street. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Community Services for organizing the sold -out Fourth of July 5k/10k event and noted that she and Mayor Pro Tern Meeks walked the 5k. She thanked the volunteers, City employees, Fire & Rescue, Public Utilities, and Anaheim Police Department for making sure the streets were safe. Council Member Rubalcava thanked everyone who was able to celebrate this great country regardless of what is going on right now. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Community Services for hosting a community event for members of the community to be part of a mural design that will be going up at Center Greens Park. She highlighted the Beats on Center Street event and encouraged everyone to visit and attend events where small businesses are selling their products. Council Member Rubalcava recognized local realtors who met with her at the Anaheim Public Library for their engagement and support in creating policy and finding solutions for quality -of -life issues in Anaheim. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Anaheim Police Lieutenant Jonathan Yepes for his remarkable law enforcement career and upcoming retirement. He began his career with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department before moving to the Downey Police Department and then the Anaheim Police Department where he continued his journey with assignments in patrol, the gang unit, and the robbery/assault detail. Officer Yepes' leadership led to becoming a Sergeant where he served on patrol, internal affairs, and the burglary/auto theft detail. As one of the first Latinos to be promoted to Lieutenant, he has been a role model to the community and embraced diverse responsibilities, including roles as watch commander, district commander for West and South Community Policing Teams, and assignments with HALO, PERT, resort policing, jail operations and air support. On behalf of District 3, she congratulated Lieutenant Yepes on a well-earned retirement. Council Member Rubalcava invited everyone to a School Supply Giveaway and Car Show at Center Greens Park and noted that several community and City departments will be in attendance to ensure that students are prepared for the new school year. Council Member Rubalcava shared that the District 3 newsletter highlights various community events and achievements, and she invited the community to sign up at Anaheim.net/D3. Council Member Rubalcava requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Randa Amin-Hamida, a beloved community member who was tragically killed. She was 64 years old and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 37-year Anaheim resident, educator, advocate, and the heart of her family and community. Sadly, on June 13m she was killed after being struck while walking to the Anaheim Packing House with her sister-in-law, who remains hospitalized. This heartbreaking loss happened just weeks before Randa was to celebrate her 65th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary in August. Council Member Rubalcava expressed condolences to the Hamida family. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks thanked the various City departments for their support in organizing the Fourth of July event in District 6. The event included a 5k, dog show, parade, music festival, and fireworks, emphasizing the importance of celebrating safely and avoiding illegal fireworks. Mayor Aitken highlighted the upcoming community food drive on July 19th for residents in need. She thanked everyone who has donated food, diapers, paper goods, and beverages. She requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Father Seamus Glynn, a District 6 icon and founding pastor of San Antonio Catholic Church. She shared that Father Seamus Glynn administered her Sacrament of First Communion, Confirmation, and was a part of her wedding. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool noted that Republic Services has returned to full strength after five days of trash service disruptions. Throughout the disruption, the City pressed Republic Services to restore regular service and make up missed pickups as soon as possible. Republic Services has been working under contingency plans, as required by their contract with the City. Multiple waste drop-off sites were provided over several days for residents who wanted to utilize them. City Manager City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 8 of 23 Vanderpool thanked the community for their patience and understanding. He clarified that the labor and contract issues were not in Anaheim, but local workers were supporting union members on the East Coast. Full details and timely updates are available on Anaheim.net/updates. City Manager Vanderpool announced that Chief of Police Rick Armendariz will be retiring after a 30-year law enforcement career, including six years in Anaheim. Chief Armendariz became Anaheim's 37th Chief in August 2023 after coming to Anaheim in 2019 and serving as Deputy Chief. City Manager Vanderpool thanked Chief Armendariz for everything he has done for Anaheim as he has truly shown everyone his commitment and passion for service to the community. The City will be retaining the services of an executive recruiting firm that specializes in law enforcement for a nationwide search for Chief Armendariz's successor, Presentation regarding Orange County Transportation Authority Wave Fare Payment System City Manager Jim Vanderpool introduced OCTA Department Manager of Revenue Administration Sam Kaur and OCTA Department Manager of Marketing, Customer Engagement, and Internal Communications Ryan Armstrong to provide a presentation on the new payment system that will launch in October. Ms. Kaur stated that the new Wave Fare Payment System is scheduled to be launched in October 2025. The system represents a significant modernization of OCTA's fare collection process, providing a more streamlined and convenient experience for bus riders. She noted that the existing fair collection system is 24 years old, relying heavily on cash and magnetic stripe paper passes. In 2015, mobile ticketing was introduced and in 2018 validators to scan the mobile tickets were available on board. In October 2023, the Board of Directors approved the implementation of a new fair payment system, now branded as the Wave Card System. In November 2024, the Board of Directors adopted fair policy amendments, and introduced fair capping and a free two-hour transfer window, both set to launch with the Wave system later this year. The new fare payment system includes smart cards known as the Wave card, an enhanced mobile application, expanded retail network, credit card/debit card payments, and OCTA will continue to accept cash as well. Ms. Kaur explained the benefits provided by the smart card system, including the replacement of magnetic stripe passes which will be replaced by reusable Wave smart cards, riders can simply tap the Wave card on the validator, enabling faster and more efficient boarding. Riders can purchase the Wave cards for $2 at an OCTA website or store and for $4 at retail centers. The Wave Card System supports all existing OCTA reduced fare programs, including those for seniors, youth and college passes, and individuals with disabilities. Youth riders will receive their first physical Wave card free of charge from OCTA. Wave cards will enable the benefit of fair capping which means that riders only pay up to the daily $5 or the monthly cap of $69 with unlimited rides once the cap is reached. For example, after paying $2 for the first ride, $2 for the second ride, and $1 for the third ride, riders can enjoy free rides for the rest of the day. The monthly cap will work the same way as the daily cap. Riders can continue to tap daily and as soon as they reach $69, they can enjoy the rides for the rest of the month for free. This is a huge benefit that currently does not exist. Riders currently must pay $69 in advance to obtain the 30-day card, but they will no longer have to do that. This will give them the ability to pay as you go, and OCTA is pleased to have that feature on board with the launch of the new Wave fare payment system. Registering an account will provide riders with the benefits of balance protection if a card is lost or stolen, they can go online and they can protect the remaining balance. They can lock their card, freeze their card, or they can just suspend their account in its entirety and open a brand-new card. The Wave fare payment system will have an enhanced mobile application, and riders will be able to download the mobile application on their smartphones, create an account, and obtain a virtual smart card for free. Riders will not have to pay for the mobile City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 9 of 23 application or obtain the virtual card. It will be provided for free, and it will have the same benefit as the physical card. The new mobile application will offer options to add funds to customer accounts using credit cards, debit cards, or customers can take cash to a participating retail location. There will be 400 plus retail locations in Orange County providing great flexibility and convenience for riders to purchase Wave cards or to reload. Another great feature is the ability to use credit/debit cards, as well as digital wallets like Apple, Google, and Samsung Pay. Ms. Kaur emphasized that OCTA would continue to accept cash and continue to provide options for those riders who are likely not to purchase the Wave card. Ryan Armstrong explained that OCTA took a phased approach to rider communications, starting with public outreach, which was intended to gather feedback. Most notably, 83% of riders that were surveyed said they were interested or very interested in the Wave card. They are currently in the second phase of the process, and it is about awareness and education to prepare riders for the change and to build excitement. The final phase will be the launch campaign and promotion. OCTA has developed a wide range of communication materials, including printed brochures, bus advertisements, and print advertisements. Digital communications have also been developed, including a dedicated web page, email blasts, social media, and digital ads. A digital toolkit was shared with every Orange County city, schools and colleges, and many other organizations. Riders were directly engaged through activities like bus ride-alongs, in person and virtual community meetings, and OCTA is participating in many community and cultural events, including in Anaheim and collaborating with several organizations. Ms. Kaur stated that in terms of the next steps, OCTA is currently going through the functional integrated testing to make sure all the features described are working accurately and will be conducting pilot testing in a controlled live environment prior to the launch of the system. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks asked if the Wave card will be compatible with Metrolink. Ms. Kaur responded that OCTA is working with Metrolink to be able to validate their paper and mobile tickets. Once a Metrolink ticket is validated, OCTA will accept Metrolink riders for free. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks stated that the process is not as seamless as she would like it to be, but it is a good start since OCTA will be able to scan a Metrolink ticket and provide the free transfer. Council Member Balius asked how the payment cap per day will be tracked if a rider pays cash. Ms. Kaur responded that the advantage of using the Wave card is that riders will have the pay -per -ride option and the system will validate a Wave card after reaching the cap. The disadvantage of paying cash is that there is no tracking. Council Member Balius clarified that a rider must have the Wave card to register a ride. Ms. Kaur responded affirmatively and noted that a rider must have a physical or virtual Wave card. She clarified that cash can be used to load a Wave card and riders will continue to gain the benefits Council Member Balius asked where a rider can use cash to load a Wave card. Ms. Kaur responded that there are 400 plus retail locations as well as the OCTA store located at their headquarters. Council Member Leon thanked the OCTA team for the presentation. He requested that as OCTA continues rolling out information to keep the City of Anaheim informed by City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 10 of 23 working with the City's communications team. He stated that the City will then be able to inform residents in Anaheim and across the area. At 6:54 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed the City Council to address the Housing Authority agenda and reconvened at 7:08 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member Kurtz pulling Item Nos. 5, 7, and 13 for separate consideration. MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to waive reading of the resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. [Item No. 15: Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item No. 15. MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN (recusal) — 1 (Council Member Leon). Motion carried. B105 3. Receive and file minutes of the Cultural & Heritage Commission meetings of March 20, 2025 and May 15, 2025; Public Utilities Board meeting of May 28, 2025; and Senior Citizen Commission meeting of February 20, 2025 and Older Adults Commission meeting of May 15, 2025. D116 4. Ratify recognition recognizing Head Consul of Mexico in Santa Ana, Audrey Rivera Gomez for her work in the community and approve recognition recognizing Anaheim business owner Frank Miser, for turning 100 years on October 13. AGR-15496 6. Rescind the contract award to Nouveau Elevator California for Bid #9852 Escalators 9 & 10 AGR-15497 Step Replacement at the Anaheim Convention Center due to a vendor -submitted bid pricing error and vendor's formal request to withdraw; authorize the award of Contract MA# 106- 498348 to Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., in the amount of $313,564.81, as the next lowest responsive bidder for Bid #9852 - Removal and Replacement of Escalator Steps on Escalators 9 & 10 at the Anaheim Convention Center; authorize the award of Contract MA# 106-498517 to Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., in the total amount of $662,794, as the lowest responsive bidder for Bid #515-208638-AH — Removal and Replacement of Escalator Steps on Escalators 3 & 4 and 11 & 12 at the Anaheim Convention Center; and authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer, or designee, to execute both contracts, effective on the date of execution and continuing until all materials, services, and warranty obligations are satisfactorily fulfilled, and take the necessary actions to implement the contracts. AGR-15499 8. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Richard Heath & Associates, Inc., in an annual not -to -exceed cost of $1,500,000, with a Consumer Price Index escalator capped at 3% for service fees for each extension year, plus a 20% contingency for as -needed extra services, for the Small Business Energy and Water Direct Install program, with an initial term of five years and up to three one-year optional extensions; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute the Agreement and any related documents, including any cost -neutral amendments of the Agreement and any documents contemplated by the Agreement, and to take such necessary or advisable actions to implement, fund, and administer the Agreement. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 11 of 23 AGR-15500 9- Approve an Agreement, with Bloomberg Finance L.P. for Credit Analytics Subscription Services, and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute and implement the Agreement for an initial duration of four years and up to three optional two-year extensions, at an annual not -to -exceed cost of $35,000, with an annual inflation adjustment not -to -exceed 10%, and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute the Agreement and any related documents, including any cost -neutral amendments of the Agreement and any documents contemplated by the Agreement, and to take such necessary or advisable actions to implement, fund, and administer the Agreement. AGR-2433.410. Approve the Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District to extend the Lease Agreement for a term of 25 years to allow the City continued use of 5.72 acres of Rio Vista Elementary School property for public park purposes, in exchange for the City to maintain the park and playground site; and authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the Amendment and any related documents and to take such actions as are necessary to implement and administer the Amendment. AGR-4507.II11. Approve the First Amendment to City Affordable Housing Restrictions [Non -Subordinate] with AGR-4507.111 the Anaheim Housing Authority to authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing AGR-4507.0.10.1 Authority to implement a rent limit structure associated with the Low -Income Housing Tax AGR-4507.0.10 Credit program which is primarily based on a percentage of the Area Median Income for Elm AGR-4507.0.15.1 Street Commons for the Elm Street Commons Affordable Rental Housing Development AGR-4507.0.15 located at 111 West Elm Street; authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development, or her designee, to execute and administer the First Amendment; find and determine the amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and, making certain other findings in connection therewith [related to Housing Authority Item No. 01]. AGR-15495 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement/California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Homeless Navigator Grant agreement between the City of Anaheim and the State of California for the term of March 26, 2025 through December 31, 2026; authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development, or her designee, to receive and administer grant funding and act as the agent of the City on all matters concerning the grant program [Agreement No. JP1005-HP1; grant funds in the amount of $1,250,000; includes determination that approval of the Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 (b)(4)]. D113 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM updating and approving the Citywide and Department Records Retention Schedules. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 12 of 23 D129 15. RESOLUTION NO. _2025-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Fire Chief, or designee in submitting an application for grant funds to the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program and authorizing the acceptance of such funding on behalf of the City [grant funds in the amount of $5,134,971 with a City match in the amount of $3,192,009]. Item No. 15: Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item No. 15. MOTION., Council Member Rubalcava moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0, ABSTAIN (Recusal) - 1 (Council Member Leon). Motion carried. D114 16. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of March 25, 2025 and April 8, 2025 BUSINESS CALENDAR: T108 5. Authorize the City Manager to cast a "Yes" vote for the Santiago Geologic Hazard Abatement District (SGHAD) assessment to fund ongoing operations and maintenance of the landslide mitigation system, at the SGHAD public hearing scheduled for August 4, 2025. Director of Public Works Rudy Emami reported that the SGHAD was formed following the 1993 landslide in Anaheim Hills and has been operating for over 30 years to prevent future slope failure. He shared that through a network of watering wells and monitoring equipment, the system has successfully protected the area and homes from further damage. He explained that funding from initial litigation settlements ran out in 2022. He shared that SGHAD has been operating under a temporary, two-year assessment that is running out of funds. He reported that the SGHAD Board proposed a new, permanent, Proposition 218-compliant assessment to continue operations; however, the first attempt nearly failed due to the perception that the City's financial contribution was insufficient. He shared that the new proposal reflects a recalibrated contribution based on the City's voluntary share increase from 12% to 17.75% of SGHAD's total annual cost. He explained that the increase is related to a commitment from SGHAD to spend a minimum of $20,000 per year, plus annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases, specifically on deferred maintenance of the dewatering system, which reduces the City's maintenance obligations. He reported that residents' assessments would remain unchanged under the proposed formula and the City would not be supplanting the financial obligation of the residents. He shared that the City does not own any legal parcels in the SGHAD; however, the City owns public streets through right-of-way easements, which allow for voluntary participation. He added that the proposed action aligns with the City's ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and stability of affected neighborhoods. DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Kurtz, Director Emami explained that if SGHAD does not approve the assessment, the likelihood of a landslide would increase and the responsibility would fall on the property owners. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Director Emami explained that the area is comprised of approximately 300 private, single-family homes. He reported that the assessment is calculated based on the benefit to each home and the landslide area in which the property is located. He explained that the City owns public streets in the area and the City's assessment is based on the square footage of the streets. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 13 of 23 Council Member Rubalcava expressed concern about the City's increased contribution while residents' rates remain the same. Director Emami explained that the City's contribution increased to go toward deferred maintenance. He shared that the original assessment did not account for the replacement of wells that were near the end of their useful life. He noted that the City benefits from the allocation since portions of City streets have been damaged by seepage. Council Member Rubalcava inquired about the precedent the City would set for other homeowner associations or private developments by contributing more to the assessment. Director Emami explained that the contribution is voluntary and based on the City's decision to protect residents, roadways, and utilities. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Director Emami reported that the property value ranges from the low millions to multi -millions. Council Member Balius inquired whether the assessment would be ongoing annually or a single contribution. Director Emami confirmed that it is a permanent annual contribution and tied to CPI increases. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to authorize the City Manager to cast a "Yes" vote for the Santiago Geologic Hazard Abatement District (SGHAD) assessment to fund ongoing operations and maintenance of the landslide mitigation system, at the SGHAD public hearing scheduled for August 4, 2025, seconded by Council Member Kurtz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 1 (Council Member Rubalcava). Motion carried. AGR-15498 7. Approve Contract MA# 106-498593 with S.C. Yamamoto, Inc., in a cumulative amount not to exceed $271,032.21, plus applicable sales tax and a 20% contingency, to perform trash, litter, and debris removal services for the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District's Caltrans areas, for a one year term, with four one-year optional renewals, authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents and to exercise the renewal options as appropriate, in accordance with Invitation for Bids No. 412-288504-MQ. DISCUSSION: Council Member Kurtz requested clarification on budget impacts to the General Fund. Director Emami clarified that the services will be paid for through the Resort Maintenance District, an assessment that is paid for by property owners in the Resort. In response to Council Member Kurtz, Director Emami explained that the City is reimbursed for off - ramp cleanups throughout the City through the Clean California Program. He shared that the services in the Resort are not reimbursable because the City provides an enhanced level of cleaning in addition to Caltrans's services. MOTION: Council Member Kurtz moved to approve Contract MA# 106-498593 with S.C. Yamamoto, Inc., in a cumulative amount not to exceed $271,032.21, plus applicable sales tax and a 20% contingency, to perform trash, litter, and debris removal services for the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District's Caltrans areas, for a one year term, with four one-year optional renewals, authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents and to exercise the renewal options as appropriate, in accordance with Invitation for Bids No. 412-288504- City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 14 of 23 MQ, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. D150 13, RESOLUTION NO. 2025-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Community Services or designee to submit an application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for funding necessary for the Boysen Park Project and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly; and determining that this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15306 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations [grant funds in the amount up to $6,000,000]. DISCUSSION: Council Member Kurtz thanked staff for exploring funding options for Boysen Park. She inquired if the City has received additional funding from the $15 million secured by former Assemblymember Tom Daly. Director of Community Service Sjany Larson -Cash explained that the current application is the first funding opportunity since the initial $15 million that was earmarked for renovation. She shared that staff is maximizing current funds and will continue to seek other grant opportunities. In response to Council Member Kurtz, Director Larson -Cash reported that Community Services has a master plan to address renovations requested by the community. She shared that the estimated cost for all of the renovations is $30 million. She explained that the project would be conducted in phases to allow staff to continue seeking funding opportunities. She noted that the renovation process and design for the skate park have begun. Council Member Kurtz highlighted Parks Manager JJ Jimenez for his outreach to the community. She thanked staff for their continued work to renovate and seek funding opportunities for Boysen Park. Council Member Balius inquired if the grant funds would be used for remediation. Director Larson - Cash reported that a portion of the $15 million was used to remediate soil in portions of the park. Council Member Balius noted that improving parks could be costly, citing Boysen Park as an example. MOTION: Council Member Kurtz moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Community Services or designee to submit an application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for funding necessary for the Boysen Park Project and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly; and determining that this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15306 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations [grant funds in the amount up to $6,000,000], seconded by Council Member Balius. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 15 of 23 D160 17. Presentation on how residents and business owners can proactively prevent vehicle, commercial, and residential burglaries and the Police Department's efforts to combat such activity [informational item]. Sergeant Eric Anderson of the Southwest District Community Policing Team reported that burglary impacts the safety, trust, and property values in the community. He shared that there was a 21 % decrease in residential and commercial burglaries and a 26% decrease in vehicle thefts in 2024 compared to 2023. He defined burglary as involving entering a building, room, or locked vehicle with the intent to commit theft or any felony. He added that it includes a wide range of structures, such as houses, apartments, stores, and even vehicles when locked. He explained that the severity of the offense, and whether it's charged as a felony or misdemeanor, depends on the type of structure and the circumstances of the entry. He shared that the Police Department notes whether the defendant must enter a building, room, or locked vehicle and the intent to commit grand or larceny (theft) or any felony. Sergeant Anderson reported that the Police Department follows the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) program that was developed by criminologists in the 1970's which focused on how physical environment affects human behavior and crime opportunities. He mentioned that businesses and residents can schedule a free security assessment by the Anaheim Community Policing Team, who are CPTED certified. He shared examples of key CPTED concepts, including natural surveillance, territorial surveillance, fostering a sense of ownership versus abandonment, access control, limiting entry points, and keeping surroundings well -kept. He provided concepts to prevent residential burglaries, such as keeping garage doors closed, motion -activated lighting, and recording. He added that residents can install doorbell cameras, porch lights, and readable address numbers to help emergency services locate properties. He shared concepts to prevent commercial burglaries, including emptying cash registers and leaving them open, installing video surveillance cameras, alarm and motion -activated lighting and recording, installing security film, window tint, covering and locking ladders and climbing aids, and securing roof hatches. He shared information on deterring trespassing, including locking open water spaces and electrical outlets. He provided examples of properties that have adopted CPTED concepts. Sergeant Anderson provided information on how to prevent vehicle burglaries such as parking in well - lit areas, installing monitors, alarms, and security cameras, and not leaving valuable objects in vehicles. He shared investigative resources that the Anaheim Police Department uses, including directed enforcement in high theft areas, foot patrols and surveillance, coordinated operations, neighborhood watch programs, crime prevention and education, enhanced community relations, and crime mapping, trespassing letters, and the Real Time Crime Center. He noted that crime prevention is a collaborative effort with the community, agencies, businesses, and individuals to make the City safer. He highlighted the Public Utilities Department's Dusk -to -Dawn Lighting program. He encouraged residents to call or visit the City's website for additional information. He provided contact information for Crime Prevention Specialists dedicated to specific districts to address residents' and businesses' needs. He concluded that the Police Department will continue to be innovative, strategic, and collaborative to provide exceptional public safety and reduce crime in all areas. DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon requested additional information on scheduling security assessments. Crime Prevention Specialist Jasmine Arana reported that a Crime Prevention Specialist will tour a property with sworn officers and provide recommendations to businesses, property owners, and residents. She noted that staff follow up on the impact of the recommendations. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 16 of 23 In response to Council Member Leon, Crime Prevention Specialist Arana reported that there is no cost to establish a neighborhood watch. She shared that the Police Department receives phone calls, emails, and references and established a survey to meet with Crime Prevention Specialists. Council Member Leon requested follow-up information on the number of neighborhood watch groups and potential increases within the past year. He thanked staff for their continued work to keep the community safe. Council Member Kurtz highlighted the Police Department's proactivity and the increased attendance at neighborhood meetings. Informational item; no formal action taken by the City Council. D116 18. Consider approving an allocation of up to $250,000 from existing allocated funds for Anaheim Contigo for emergency grants to impacted families and others through the Anaheim Community Foundation; and if approved, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make payments to the Anaheim Community Foundation in amounts corresponding to the emergency assistance grant applications that have been verified and approved on a bi-weekly basis. Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia reported that the item, initiated by Mayor Aitken, was to consider allocating $250,000 to the Anaheim Contigo initiative to assist with emergency grants to impacted families and others through the Anaheim Community Foundation. He shared that the Anaheim Contigo initiative was launched on June 17, 2025, to raise funds to support families and others unable to work, go on essential outings, and struggling to afford essentials. He explained that the Emergency Assistance Fund is operated by the Anaheim Community Foundation (ACF), a 501(c)(3) publicly supported non-profit. He reported that the emergency assistance grants are funded based on applications submitted through City staff at the Anaheim Family Resource Centers, including the Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center, the Miraloma Park Family Resource Center, the Downtown Anaheim Family Resource Center, and the Mobile Family Resource Centers. He explained that the Family Resource Centers ensure that grants would be awarded to Anaheim families. Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster reported that the Giving Campaign is one part of the Contigo initiative that calls for donations to fund emergency grants. He explained that the initiative builds on an emergency grant program that the Anaheim Community Foundation has operated for several years. He shared that the grants provide emergency assistance to help pay for utility bills, rent, auto expenses, and other documented expenses. He added that staff will make referrals to food pantries and delivery services for food needs and mental health services. Chief Communications Officer Lyster shared that grant disbursements are made through the Anaheim Community Foundation with payments directly to landlords, Anaheim Public Utilities, and other creditors, and not individuals. He shared that the City provides timely updates to verify enforcement incidents in the City and dispel misinformation. He noted that the communications include referrals to Legal Aid and other nonprofits, information on passports, employer information, and education about the Anaheim Police Department and City's role, and `Know Your Rights' awareness. He reiterated that the City is not involved in immigration enforcement. He reported that the Contigo fund has collected $35,000 from individual and organizational donations. He shared that the funds include pledges and current funds. He shared that nearly $3,000 in Emergency Assistance Grants have been distributed, seven individual grants, four for utility assistance and three for rental assistance. He provided case profiles from each of the three family resource centers. He noted that 15 people are awaiting emergency assistance checks, 27 are in the advanced stages of being assisted, and 113 are City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 17 of 23 awaiting assistance and potential funding. He shared that beyond the proposed allocation, there are expected incoming individual and organizational donations. He provided information on the family resource centers and how to apply for assistance. DISCUSSION: Mayor Aitken thanked staff for providing information to highlight the impact the program has on the community. In response to Mayor Aitken, Anaheim Community Foundation Executive Director Janis Heckel clarified that the $35,000 has been contributed since the Contigo fund was established. She reported that $10,000 was contributed from Public Utilities for utility assistance, $10,000 from the Samueli Family Foundation, $5,500 from Council Member Kurtz, $2,000 from Council Member Leon, and the rest from individual donations ranging from $5 to $250. Mayor Aitken requested clarification on whether the proposed allocation would remain with the City or be transferred to ACF. Assistant City Manager Garcia explained that the City would work with ACF as grant applications were processed and approved. He reported that any unused funds would be reallocated back to the departments through the General Fund. In response to Mayor Aitken, Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Joe Perez explained that to qualify for the program, individuals must be residents of the City verified through a California ID, Driver's License, or other photo identification, demonstrate they are in a low-income bracket through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, and demonstrate a need for emergency assistance via a self -attestation form. In response to Mayor Aitken, Ms. Heckel explained that there are 15 approved grants to be processed. Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Perez reported that the checks range from $250 to $500. In response to Mayor Aitken, Ms. Heckel reported that there have been increases in rental assistance requests; however, the majority are utility assistance. She shared that the utility assistance requests receive the maximum $500 assistance due to rental amounts. Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Perez confirmed that there are approximately $78,000 in requested assistance. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks expressed concern about the limited budget availability and the reliance on reserves and one-time funds for the approved FY 2025/26 budget to retain current service levels. She explained that a $250,000 reduction would impact service levels to the community. She shared that she will not support the item. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Chief Communications Officer Lyster confirmed that staff is not requesting citizenship status. He announced that the City provides services to the community regardless of immigration status. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she and Council Member Leon have worked with the Public Information Office since the initiative was launched for fundraising. She expressed concern about the gift of public funds and where the funds would be coming from. She inquired if the ACF would be collecting an administrative fee. Ms. Heckle reported that the ACF would not incur a fee because they are being reimbursed for the funds provided. She confirmed that ACF would not collect a fee for the disbursement of the funds. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 18 of 23 In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Ms. Heckel clarified that ACF would be paying vendors directly and not individuals. Council Member Rubalcava requested clarification on the source of the funding. Assistant City Manager Garcia explained that staff were directed to find funding from previously allocated funds. He shared that if approved, staff would evaluate any cost savings and salary savings that could be used. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted existing programs through the Housing and Community Development Department and the Public Utilities Department. She requested clarification on the Public Utilities Department's contribution to the fund if they provide their own assistance. Assistant City Manager Garcia explained that the support is in addition to the City's program due to the amount of need in the community. He added that housing vouchers are limited, and there are thousands of individuals on the waitlist for housing programs. He shared that the emergency assistance fund would provide funding for those with immediate needs. Council Member Rubalcava emphasized that the City has been providing support to individuals, including housing assistance. She expressed concern about providing funding to a nonprofit if the City has immediate needs within its own programming. She requested that staff return with strategies to continue funding the initiative. She shared that she would support the item to support the community. Mayor Aitken shared that during the program's implementation, the community was provided with already available resources and information; however, the City had not contributed to the fund. She echoed Council Member Rubalcava's comments and requested that the City's stakeholders contribute to the fund. In response to Council Member Balius, Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Perez explained that the need is expressed through a narrative which includes a detailed description of why the individual is requesting the funds. He noted that a case manager would analyze the narrative, income levels, lack of work, and other factors to determine if there is a true need. He clarified that there is one Emergency Assistance Fund through ACF to provide temporary relief to residents. Council Member Balius inquired about the funding limits. Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Perez explained that, depending on the need and available funding, through ACF, staff would determine the funding amount ranging from $250 to $500. He explained that staff would establish consistency to be fair to all clients. Director Larson -Cash added that the Contigo fund was established to address the needs of those affected by immigration issues, while the Emergency Assistance Fund is open to all Anaheim residents. In response to Council Member Balius, Director Larson -Cash explained that a $1,000 grant is being considered, considering rental costs. She added that the fund is evolving and increased assistance amounts are being evaluated. Council Member Balius inquired about the review process for the grants. Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Perez explained that case managers review and accept the applications, a Community Services Supervisor reviews the information, which is forwarded to a Community Services Superintendent for additional review, and is forwarded to him for final signature and submission to ACF. In response to Council Member Balius, Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Perez shared that the application review time is based on the case. Director Larson -Cash noted that the City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 19 of 23 Department's budget has not increased and staff will handle applications on a first -come, first -served basis. In response to Council Member Balius, Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Perez confirmed that the City offers a utility assistance program and staff are working in collaboration with Public Utilities. Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee added that the existing program is capped at a $250 contribution every three years for electric and $100 every three years for water. He explained that Public Utilities has limited assessments for emergencies and the contribution to Contigo would provide additional assistance. Council Member Balius explained that residents can begin seeking assistance with Public Utilities directly. General Manager Lee added that it provides residents with multiple avenues for assistance. He shared that residents can start with Public Utilities and go through the Contigo fund for additional assistance, or through Contigo and then Public Utilities. In response to Council Member Maahs, Assistant City Manager Garcia shared that salary savings would not affect current jobs. He explained that the salary savings are from vacancies throughout the City. He shared that Finance would conduct an analysis on the contributions from departments. Council Member Maahs inquired about a reporting schedule. Assistant City Manager Garcia reported that reporting could be based on the Council's direction. Council Member Kurtz suggested a monthly report to begin. She explained that a monthly report would allow stakeholders to see the impact on the community. She inquired how many times someone could apply for assistance. Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Perez confirmed that it is a one-time assistance. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Meeks, Ms. Heckel clarified that the reimbursable funds to ACF are equal to the grant amounts. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks expressed concern about the funding because of budget cuts mid -year and the recent adoption of the narrow budget. Assistant City Manager Garcia explained that an analysis would be conducted to establish cost savings. He explained that if there weren't any, then cuts, use of reserves, or use of other funds would take place. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks requested additional information on the impacts before making a decision. She explained that the funds could be exhausted before any updates are provided to the Council. She reported that the immigration issue should be addressed at the legislative level. She shared that the Council could work with legislators to establish pathways to citizenship. She noted that providing funding would not solve the immigration concerns or those to other residents who may experience service cuts. Mayor Aitken shared that the contributions could impact the individuals at risk of eviction or struggling businesses. She explained that budgets are fluid and change as projections are updated. She noted that the initial thought was to donate in installments. She reported that she drew inspiration from an item requested by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks, where the personnel budget impacts would be absorbed in the impacted department's budget. She shared that current immigration enforcement is causing fear in the community and endangering the City's economy. She noted that the City Council should be advocating for residents experiencing challenges. She explained that if the City is advertising the campaign, it should be supporting it financially. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 20 of 23 In response to Council Member Leon, Chief Communications Officer Lyster explained that the Contigo fund is in response to the current climate. He noted that the emergency assistance fund through ACF will continue beyond the Contigo fund. He shared that the City is addressing the most impactful event since the pandemic with feedback from the community that residents are moving out of fear. He provided information on recent immigration enforcement events and the impacts to residents and business owners. He reiterated that the Contigo fund was a response to the current climate and was not intended to be permanent. Council Member Leon thanked Chief Communications Officer Lyster and his team for their continued work and efforts. He explained that the current enforcement measures are impacting the community now and there is no time to wait for legislative efforts. He provided an example of a resident in Anaheim who was detained at an Anaheim car wash. He shared that Gilberto Gomez Garcia had followed his routine of 20 years and left for work, and was detained and injured. He reported that residents are living in fear and with uncertainty. He explained that although the City's ability to intervene in immigration enforcement is limited, the proposal to reallocate funds would help the community. He shared that protecting families at risk of crisis is a fundamental investment in stability in the community. He noted that the Mayor is proposing a temporary reallocation to help families with short-term assistance aimed at preventing immediate harm. He expressed his support for the item and expressed gratitude to the Mayor for bringing the item forward. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Ms. Heckel clarified that the ACF takes a 2% administrative fee. Council Member Rubalcava expressed caution about using reserves for the fund. She suggested using funds that Disney had contributed. She explained that for Mayor Pro Tem Meeks' previous request, Departments had absorbed costs or reallocated their budgets. MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to allocate $250,000 towards Anaheim Contigo for emergency grants to impacted Anaheim families from Disney's contribution, and increase the allocation amount from $500 to $1,000. DISCUSSION: City Attorney Fabela reported that the funds are deposited into a trust. He expressed concern that the City Council would take action to use the funds if there is a possibility they may not be available. He explained that the Housing Trust is governed by bylaws and the Council can recommend that staff look into accessing those funds. Council Member Rubalcava announced that her office will make a $2,500 contribution to the Contigo fund. Mayor Aitken added that the allocation is not meant to instruct departments to reallocate resources. She explained that the funding is intended to come in as the need grows. In response to Council Member Kurtz, City Manager Vanderpool reported that the City Council can direct staff to look into the Housing Trust as a funding source. He added that Disney's contribution has not been contributed to the trust; however, there may be documents that bind the donation to the entitlements. He added that if the funds could not be used, the Council could direct staff to research alternatives. Council Member Kurtz supported evaluating whether funds from the Housing Trust could be used. Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed that staff would look into those options. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 21 of 23 In response to Mayor Aitken, City Manager Vanderpool explained that the Council could make a motion with a contingency plan. City Attorney Fabela added that at Council's direction, staff can return with options. City Manager Vanderpool explained that the Council can direct staff to use alternative funds if eligible, and if not, refer to General Fund sources under the existing budget. Director of Finance Debbie Moreno reported that the $15 million contribution is set up in a trust fund earning interest within the City's control. She explained that the Council has the ability to review how the funds are used. She noted that staff would review the documents with the source of funds to determine if they can be used. City Attorney Fabela reported that staff would evaluate the contribution, how it was provided, and any restrictions. He clarified that if the funds could not be used, the allocation would be absorbed through the General Fund. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks inquired if the contribution would affect the allocations in the Housing Trust Fund. In response to Council Member Leon, Assistant City Manager Garcia shared that the City Council established the funding buckets for the Housing Trust and can reallocate the resources. He shared that staff can present recommendations if the funds can be used. He confirmed that staff can present alternatives at the next Council meeting, if needed. City Manager Vanderpool shared that there are additional housing funding sources that can be used in addition to the Housing Trust. He suggested including language to utilize other funding sources in the motion and using the General Fund as a last resort. MOTION: Mayor Aitken moved to allocate up to $250,000 towards Anaheim Contigo for emergency grants to impacted Anaheim families, coming first from current housing resources and grants, followed by funds from allocated General Fund budgets across City departments through a temporary reprioritization of spending, seconded by Council Member Leon. DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Balius, Assistant City Manager Garcia explained that the housing resources are not federal funds and are kept in the Housing Trust Fund. He added that the contribution from the Disneyland Forward Development Agreement was contributed to the Housing Trust. Council Member Balius expressed his compassion for Anaheim residents who have been impacted by federal immigration enforcement actions. He acknowledged the disruption to lives and the fear and hardship to families. He recognized the intent behind the proposal but expressed concern with the proposed action. He explained that his obligation as a Council Member is to ensure that all Anaheim residents are equitably served. He expressed concern about how the program was established without Council discussion or consideration. He explained that if the City Council is committing public dollars to the fund, there should be transparency and Council involvement from the beginning. He added that the City Council recently adopted a budget with substantial deficits. He explained the importance of recognizing crises for all Anaheim residents including seniors, low -wage workers, veterans, single-family parents, and the thousands seeking rental assistance. He expressed concern about bypassing support for those individuals. He explained that he would be more supportive of a proposal that broadens emergency assistance to all and that he would not be supporting the item. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 22 of 23 Council Member Rubalcava clarified that the $250,000 commitment was not discussed when the fund was established. She explained that when Contigo was created, it included contributions from private organizations, including unions. She reiterated that public funds were not committed to the fund when it was established. She explained that the intention behind Contigo was to support the community. She shared that she would be supporting the item. She requested that the ACF continue to fundraise and conduct outreach to the community. Ms. Heckel reported that ACF continues to fundraise and contributed funds from the State of the City to Contigo. She explained that the 2% the Foundation charges does not cover the costs of operation. She shared that ACF covers the costs of a full mandated annual audit. She shared that ACF contracts with an accountant and can track the disbursement of the funds. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Ms. ACF will not receive any profit from disbursements from Contigo. Council Member Rubalcava requested a report on disbursements, including the number of individuals supported and a weekly breakdown. She suggested that the report be published on the Contigo website. Council Member Balius clarified that his comments were related to Anaheim Contigo being established without the City Council's direction. MOTION: Mayor Aitken moved to allocate up to $250,000 towards Anaheim Contigo for emergency grants to impacted Anaheim families, coming first from current housing resources and grants followed by funds from allocated General Fund budgets across City departments through a temporary reprioritization of spending, seconded by Council Member Leon. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 2 (Mayor Pro Tern Meeks and Council Member Balius). Motion carried. B105 19. Consider appointment to the Sister City Commission to serve a term ending December 31, 2026. Sister City Commission District 6 appointment: _ Sandra S. Song (December 31, 2026) NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks nominated Sandra S. Song. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela reported that all items were heard and there is no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None City Council Minutes of July 15, 2025 Page 23 of 23 COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Rubalcava requested to agendize a discussion on fireworks, including fireworks concerns raised by residents, review of the current policy, an assessment of the financial impact of the fireworks sales on nonprofits, and potentially placing a fireworks measure on the 2026 ballot. Council Member Leon requested exploring the feasibility of a professional and safe fireworks or drone event on the west side of town. He requested to agendize a recognition for Country Family Cafe for their 25th anniversary. Council Member Leon requested to agendize a discussion regarding a plan and design guidelines for Brookhurst Street and Little Arabia. Council Member Kurtz requested to recognize Servite High School's Track and Field team for winning their first CIF State Championship. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks requested an update on fireworks enforcement and the impact of the new ordinance holding property owners accountable for illegal fireworks. She requested an update on the status of the agreement with ATN, including their operations. Council Member Rubalcava requested recognizing Lieutenant Jonathan Yepes' retirement and dedicated service to the City of Anaheim. Council Member Leon requested to agendize an item providing an analysis since June of the financial impacts on the City, including TOT taxes, due to recent enforcement activities. He wished Assistant City Clerk Susana Barrios a happy belated birthday. Mayor Aitken requested regular updates regarding Angel Stadium and the infrastructure update. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the City Council, Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:03 p.m., in memory of Jasmine Nguyen, Randa Amin-Hamida, and Father Seamus Glynn. Ily submitted, Bass, CIVIC Date: 7/15/2025 3:19:57 PM From: "Bulmaro Vicente" boomer@chispaoc.org To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheimuet Subject: [EXTERNAL] 7.15.25 Public Comment - Chispa Letter of Support Item 24 Attachment: 7.15.24 Chispa LOS item 18_ Anaheim Contigo Fund.pdf; You don't often get email from boomer@chispaoc.org. Learn , this is nMortant Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. JPM Please find Chispa's Letter of SLgpport for Item 18. In Solidarity, Boomer Policy and Political Director I Chispa e: boomerCa�chispaoc.org 1505 E 17th Street Suite ilk Santa Ana, CA 92705 Chispa is building a political home for young Latinxs in Orange County! Please consider making a donation to help us build our casita. Chispa is a project of Tides Advocacy, a 501c4 non-profit organization. July 15, 2025 Mayor Ashleigh Aitken and Members of City Council City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 RE: Support for Item 18 — Approving an Allocation of up to $250,000 from Existing Allocated Funds for Anaheim Contigo for Emergency Grants to Impacted Families and Others through the Anaheim Community Foundation Dear Mayor Aitken and Members of the Anaheim City Council, On behalf of Chispa, we write in strong support of Item 18, which would allocate up to $250,000 from existing funds to the Anaheim Contigo emergency assistance program, operated through the Anaheim Community Foundation. Since its launch in June 2025, Anaheim Contigo has demonstrated a critical ability to support Anaheim residents struggling to pay rent, utilities, or afford basic necessities like groceries. With over 130 Anaheim families currently seeking help, the need for expanded emergency assistance is urgent and growing. As of July 10, only seven grants had been issued due to limited resources, and 90 applicants are still awaiting support. This item builds on existing infrastructure—Anaheim's Family Resource Centers —to deliver aid quickly and effectively to those who need it most. The funding would not only allow the program to reach more households but also expand services to include mental health referrals and support, addressing both economic and emotional hardship in our communities. Chispa is committed to uplifting working-class, immigrant, and Latinx families in Anaheim. We believe this investment in Anaheim Contigo is a tangible step toward building a more compassionate and responsive city that puts the needs of its residents first. For these reasons, Chispa urges you to vote YES on Item 18 and help ensure our communities receive the emergency support they need. Sincerely, Bulmaro Vicente Policy and Political Director Chispa Date: 7/15/2025 3:33:53 PM From "Kassandra Garcia' To: "Public Corrrnent" publiccominent@anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Emergency Grant Allocation to Anaheim Contigo Foundation You don't often get emaa7 from Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Good evening Madame Mayor, Council Members, and City Stag My narrae is Kassandra Garcia and I am a proud resident of District 2 in Anaheim and a youth leader m the OC Youth Movement. I am writing to encourage you to strongly support and approve the allocation ofup to $250,000 for the Anaheim Contigo Foundation to provide emergency grants to impacted firn7ies. Anaheim Contigo has been of great benefit by giving your constituents access to accurate, reliable, and updated information when it cones to immigration enforcement and resources. As i irigration enforcement continues to impact our neighborhoods, nw y farri ies are left vulnerable, not only emotionally, but economically as well. This finding would provide inYriediate relief for those facing job loss, family separation, etc. Supporting this allocation is a way for the city to show it stands with its residents during one of their most difficult times. I respectf illy ask you to priontize this urgent creed and approve this finding for the Anaheim Con igo Foundation. Our city's conwitment to equity and compassion mast be backed by action. Thank you for your tww and service to our comnnmity. 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Busy rni nrtes to send to all you with a 40 in case anything happens with this white car behind me with this young girl keep on getting out slanming her door and looking through at my I can see it thro the rear view mn—or I want nothing to do with you idiots cuz I don't trust none of these in this lot or these men with this cross= so let rue know right now in the little parking lot he was here this rmming when I got back now I'm telling you I know what her _ problem is but ain't my_ problem I don't even know how I don't need to help nobody on my own business and that's the way it's going to be =everybody in here thank you over and out Mr Soto Date: 6/24/202.5 8:_53:40 PM From 1b Subject: [EXTERNAL] Powder abuse 24-Hour fitness in Anaheim by McDonald's and Lowe's Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 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You will need to use your email address to log in If you have questions or problerm with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhe . ovdelfry.com This service is provided to you at no charge by City ofNewport Beach, CA Thisemail was sent to using govDel ivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: atyof Newport Beach, Cal ifomia 100 (7vicCenter Q Drive N ,sit Beach. CA92660 gOVDELIVERY Date: 7/2/2025 613:49 AM From: To: Subject: (EXTERNALI This blood is on all your hands what you did to me Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Date: 7/3/2025 7:31:47 AM From: To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Harassing Ruben Greg Soto government and cops Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. There's a lot of cri finals in California that arc working under the table not paying taxes tax evasion so why aren't you doing your job please you want to M with me that does nothing wrong except stand up with myself when someone tries to get me in trouble well= you dude you pigs are not but dirtbags why don't you do your job and arrest the real crinxials here not paying your child support and they want to work under the table so there's no paperwork oh that's right because you cops are dudes your scum just like them you want to abide the law or by the law don't you you don't want to enforce the law right cops you stop protecting the ugly= that don't obey the law and you don't enforce it now I pay you back with his email Mr Trump you got a real problem in California with your bad cops that want to ick on Ruben Soto that's trying to straighten things out and they want to stop me cuz they're nothing but dog breath predators sex me up baby men Date: 7/3/2025 8:02:40 AM From: "Ruben Soto" To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Giving criminals EBT Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Now this is your payback cops and government arrest me and make me do time when I do the crime and you don't want to do the right thing for me admit you did me wrong you got darn pigs and _ religious ass stupid mother _ harvest sandals you can shove that Bible up your ass you know why you use it for the wrong you try to control people but you cannot it sit in a Bible no controlling now government Social Services Social Security all these people you giving free to they're all criminals louder than you shouldn't be in this country they re not a citizen Independence decoration you have to be a citizen to get anything in this country now all these under the table workers and these guys living where they're living in their car or not paying their child support so you're giving them free rmney when they book the law when the court order said pay your child support like Mr Pahrtr in this black suburban in this parking lot of Lowe's he owes me $100 that I told him Pll pay you back I do know violence no more but the word of mouth was destroy your life Nk Palmer you stay the M away from rue Date: 7/3/2025 8:16:23 AM From: To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] ]Living with your man getting EBT Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Now you government people with power this is what's going on when I live at apartment complex in Riverside all the Hispanics that work there maintenance work for a living but they live with they girlfriend had babies didn't nnny them so what they're doing is the lady gets paid for the baby and the man's living with them working and then your blessing this lady cuz they're double dipping us Americans that he takes dollars that's against the law and not only that every income in the household has to be reported when you get Social Services EBT or any kind of aid and they're not reporting it you got a lot ofpeople living in one dwelling whether they're renting a room or whatever even if it's fannly members I turn this into Social Services a long tinie and they're not doing their damn job president Trump and a lot ofthese guys are living with their significant other with their children working in the table and they're still double dipping not claming all the income in the dwelling of their house or apartment I don't get mad I get even what you did to me you churches you people of California your government your District attomeys you public defenders you pig of police you cops are turning your badge and your gun cuz you're nothing but a crimmial now I'll arrest me several times for nothing because of your first responders at harvest Church and all your churches in Riverside sandals you're just a bunch of crin finals in them churches now good luck Date: 7/3/2025 9:12:14 AM From: To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Mr Palmer trying to use me to turn in drug dealers illegals Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. That is Mr Pahirr guy people he took me around in his suburban Chevy black around in Anaheim to people that are legal dealing drugs and told me their names and stufflike I was going to turn them m cuz he ain't got balls enough to himself now he owes rrne at $100 I paid for his license I paid for a tire for him he promised he would pay it back and that's been lake 4 months ago he's just a user and he deals dnigs so Pm telling you about these assholes I don't get mad but Phl get you even turn your ass in dude over $100 this -wants to screw nr or I'll screw you back bro he's in the Lowe's parking lot in Anaheim by 24 hour fitness where they all stare at me at foolish around me cuz they're working on a table now paying your child support they're all crminals and they want to try to piss mu off of me go off with him that's not going to happen and Jou cough not doing your job yo I hate you anther -cops your number dirt bags lake these criminals but you are so Mr Palmer pension and pay me my money that you said you would I get you _shame to put all over the world and turning into a little piss at that you are not paying your child support because you said it's what unconstitutional or so is drugs so it's dome dnmgs so is working under the table the way you so buy because you won't pay your child's support so your woman the mother of your child the little bastard now cuz you didn't marry her should I pay for your kid and that lady probably too when my tax dollars man up dude I toll you you don't pay me I'll ruin your mother -life homie Date: 7/3/2025 9:21:03 AM Franc To Subject: [EXTERNAL] FAl: [2019 Nissan Rogue - Deficiency]: Payment Past Due Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Why are these people sending tre messages about my Nissan rogue they canceled my account at what is your problem they told rr e the car was taken away and all my belonging so why are you sending me messages I was told not to contact oy ago by your Banks any of them all 10 or I get in trouble so what are you trying to do to rue now all you people with power need to look into this all these dirty bag - in this America that don't belong here and trying to get rre in trouble go to hell you Christian you Catholic you Mormon morons I only follow the lord I don't need your church I follow an old man I'm a leader not a white sheep idiot ---------- Forwarded message -• From Date: Thu, Jul 3, 2025, 5 22 AM Subject: [2019 Nissan Rogue - Deficiency]: Payment Past Due To: Please make a payment at A Friendly Reminder Hello Ruben Soto, We understand that you're busy and oversights can happen now and again. That's why we wanted to send you a friendly reminder that your 2019 Nissan Rogue - Deficiency loan payment hasn't been received. It's important to make a payment at your earliest convenience. Call our Loan Servicing Team at Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm, or Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. If you've recently made the payment, thank you and please disregard this notice. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Loan Servicing Team. Date: 7/5/2025 5:41:53 AM From: To: Subject: [EXTERNALS Forgiveness not today right Rosario you're not no rosary = I don't praise you either you can shove that rosary up your ass Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Date: 7/6/2025 8:41:44 PM From "Ruben Soto' To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Paybacks a must Disneyland I will destroy you Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Date: 7/7/2025 11:10:09 AM From: "Ruben Soto"� To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Orange county credit Union contacting me Waring: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I already sent you the email they sent me on my other phone now I got to contact Fullerton PD and put a case against them no com unication whatsoever the judge said so now that all you Christians all you man all the M all the abuse you done to me for all these years will come back to your ass I don't have to believe in your religion and take your abuse and be slow to anger cuz you're full of M fast amendrnent freedom of your darrm abusive religion Date: 7/11/2025 6:37:37 PM 0 a��iii i�i To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Security downtown Disney over my shirt and glasses kicking me out for the second time Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Date: 6/18/2025 1:20:04 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Should Congress prevent gun violence? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. LOU C ---` RREA REPRESENTATIVE O— CALIFORNIA'S 46'" DISTRICT Dear neighbor, I"4 DOWNTOWN W JRANGE p0(�' ern, I1' ' pp ,I t-- i" believe in safe and responsible gun ownership. June marks Gun Violence Awareness Month, reminding us all to handle guns with extreme caution. Researching firearm injury and mortality rates helps lawmakers and industry experts develop safer ways to handle guns. This Administration's proposed cuts to eliminate this research and prevention program from the CDC would make it much more difficult to monitor gun violence rates and create good public policy. am committed to keeping our communities as safe as possible. As we address this bipartisan effort in Congress, I want your opinion. I WANTYOUR OPINION: Should Congress prevent gun violence? OYes O No Taking this survey will sign you up for future news and updates from oar office. As I workwith my colleagues in Congress to reduce injuries from gun violence, I will keep your thoughts in mind. My job is to bring your voiceto Washington, and I want to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action. Sincerely, �kAl &m-- Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! C 0 Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house. gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 6/20/2025 1--41:18 PM From- "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Summer travel? Check your passport. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Lou C RREA REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA'S 46" DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, DO TOW .. RANGE coU[dTF � WP Do you have international travel plans this summer? Do you need to renew your passport or apply for your first one? Summer is the height of the travel season, so now is thetime to get this process started in advance of yourtravel plans. And my office is hereto help. Remember, you should submit your renewal application if your passport is set to expire in a year or less. If you're getting your first passport for an upcoming trip, make sure to apply at least six months beforeyour travel date. The Department of State estimates that Routine Processing of passports can take between 6 to 8 weeks, while Expedited Processing can take between 2 to 3 weeks (and an extra $60). These times do not account for shipping, so it is best to submit your application or make your appointment as early as possible. You can get started with more information HERE. You can always find country -specific information and the necessary passport application forms on the Department of State's website. Whether you aretraveling for studies, work, or vacation, don't forget to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security messages about your destination from the State Department. Does your child need a passport? While the U.S. State Department typically requires both parents to apply for their child's passport; there are multiple scenarios when it is possible for only one parent or guardian to apply for a passport. To learn more about how to apply for a child's passport when one or neither parent can appear in person, click HERE. My office is always here to help —if you require immediate assistance requesting an appointment or throughout this process, we can lend a hand. You can give us a call at (714) 559-6190 or visit my webpage at www correa.house.gov. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house. gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 6/21/2025 9:55:17 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Standing with my community. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. D.,OWN7D ALou C RREA WN N�C!aACp I� 4l{ REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA'S 46- DISTRICT Dk Hello, This week I was in Orange County, continuing to help my neighbors feel safe in our community with ongoing threats from ICE. I traveled around the district helping to ensure employers, workers, and Orange County residents know their rights. As I continue working to return Orange County to its peaceful roots, I also wanted to highlight ways our office can help you get ahead. By applying for grants, your project, organization, or initiative can receive the funding you need to get things done. As I continueto bring your voice to the halls of Congress, I'd like to show you what I've been working on. I wanted to give you the latest updates on the ongoing ICE activity in Orange County. As a Member of Congress, it's my duty to ensure federal agencies are acting legally. In addition to conducting daily oversight of the ICE field office in Santa Ana, I have traveled around the district making sure my neighbors know their legal rights, and chatted with local business owners and employers so they know how to best support their employees. Orange County is a peaceful place. I will keep fighting to restore this peace, removethe fear, and help my neighbors return to the community we all know and love. Congressman Correa distributed "Know Your Rights" fact sheets to local business owners across the district. I also highlighted five exceptional women from Orange County on the House floor this week. Congratulations to a few of this years' Women of the Year: Alicia Garcia, Ana Gonzalez, Beverly McNeff, Denise Ortisio, and Diana Anahi Barrios! Every year I'm honored to recognize the achievements of Orange County's exceptional women at my annual "Women of the Year' awards. Thank you for being community role models and keep up the good work! Click HERE to see my remarks. Congressman Correa delivered speeches in Washington to recognize this year's five winners Summer break means that kids across Orange County can enjoy time off from school, soak in the warm weather, and spend time with friends and family. But while everyone deserves a well-earned break from classes, time off from school can also mean that students do not have access to their free breakfast and lunch programs offered during the school year. But that doesn't mean that anyone should go hungry! Thanks to federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, multiple locations across Orange County offer free meals to children under 18. To find your closest site and learn more about registration requirements, click HERE. N4 A MEALS As your Congressman, my office is hereto help you in your search to find and apply for grants. My staff is trained by the Congressional Research Service and is hereto help you, from offering you resources to find and apply for a grant, to writing letters of support, and keeping you aware of the latest grant opportunities. Please do not hesitate to contact my office in Washington, DC if we can provide any help to you, your organization, city, town, or local government. If you are in need of a letter of support or interest from me to complete your grant application, my office is happy to help you prepare such a letter. Please contact my Grants Specialist in my Washington, DC office by giving us a call: (202) 225-2965.. Please prepare a summary of the grant you are applying for, information about your organization, and a template support letter. This request should be made at least two weeks before you need the letter to give my staff enough time to process your request. For more information or grant support, click HERE. As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my websiteto learn more! correa. house. gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messaaes. Date: 6/26/2025 2:10:18 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Should Congress continue to focus on addressing our mental health crisis? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. LOU C ---` RREA REPRESENTATIVE O— CALIFORNIA'S 46'" DISTRICT Dear neighbor, I DOWNTOWN . �t,�. �le� :JftA[YGE COUNTY believe that protecting mental health is key to living a happy and healthy life. Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) helps prepare communities to respond to those among us with mental health challenges including substance abuse, trauma, and more. With more than Californians having a mental health condition, it is criticalthat communities are able to meet their needs. This Administration's proposed cuts to eliminate this program could keep millions of Americans from receiving care. I recently introduced to require universities to provide contact information for mental health crisis lines to help reduce college suicides. I am committed to standing up for mental health support. As we address this bipartisan effort in Congress, I want your opinion. I WANTYOUR OPINION: Should Congress continue to focus on addressing our mental health crisis? OYes O No Taking this survey will sign you up for future news and updates from our office. As I work with my colleagues in Congress to improve mental health, I will keep your thoughts in mind. Myjob is to bring your voice to Washington, and I want to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action. Sincerely, �k,4i &li4-- Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! 0 O Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house.aov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 6/30/2025 9:26:48 AM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Bringing the fight from OC to DC. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Lou C RREA REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA'S 46" DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, DOWNTOWN 1 i .'iI ANCE (.OIU1 I� I Last week I brought all of your stories with meto Washington. After two weeks in Orange County, I got to work standing up for veterans, pushing for immigration reform, and advancing mental health care. As I continue to bring your voice to the halls of Congress, I'd like to show you what I've been working on. Every day, veterans return home from war, many still with invisible wounds. As Co -Chair of the Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PATH) Caucus, I'm fighting to revolutionize the way we treat PTSD and other mental illnesses for our nation's most valiant warriors. In fact, just this week, my Republican colleague General Jack Bergman and I passed an amendment that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the eventual integration of approved psychedelics into veterans' care options. We also hosted researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine to hear the latest scientific developments for psychedelic -assisted therapy. Veterans deservethe most cutting -edge treatments and best care possible. We'll keep working to make these treatments available. Congressman Correa and Congressman Bergman hosted the PATH Caucus meeting to push for approved psychedelic therapies for veterans This week also marked the 60th anniversary of one of Orange County's greatest tragedies. On June 25,1965, a militaryjet took off from El Toro Marine Base in Orange County and was headed towards Vietnam. Shortly after take off, the plane crashed into the mountains, killing all 84 men on board. I paid tribute to the 72 Marines and 12 Airmen who lost their lives that day. I thank them and their families for paying the ultimate sacrifice. To hear my remarks on the House Floor, click HERE. Congressman Correa honored the victims of the plane crash on the House Floor I continued fighting to keep Orange County the peaceful place we all love to call home. Last weekend, Mr. Narciso Barranco was violently detained by masked immigration officers. Mr. Barranco has lived and raised his family in our community for 25 years. All three of his sons are U.S. Marines. I've spent the week fighting to have Mr. Barranco released from ICE custody and returned to his family. I pray that the Barranco Family's case is a wake-up call. We need immigration reform now. To hear my remarks on the House Floor, click HERE. Congressman Correa has been working to getNarciso Barranco released from custodyand back with his family I also introduced the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act which would require universities to print the phone numbers for the 988 National Suicide Hotline, campus mental health resources, and the Crisis Lifeline on the backs of all ID cards. With suicide being one of the leading causes of death among college students, it's critical that we give students all of thetools necessary to pull themselves out of that dark place. One suicide is too many. If this law can help one person feel like they are not alone, it will be worth it. To learn more about the bill, click HERE. llrlN' dSE."610', H.1R. 6 2 i ]tiT 5E4tiI{}� !1 To ii(Id miiridr Iln-n lilion I-Noulves to srhoul n1t. lit I11-at loll can 6- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE, SLtis 29 2025 Al... Coilllp.t ftilr Ilillum-1f, Mr. BACON, Mr. I'eTLW,'. Mr. Sori.To\, Slr- ILtirtl F11 of California. Siti. \[}k1Va\, Sir. I..\LINT.%, Sir. I{FLITIlct, Sir. JAM' 41N of Illinuin. SIs. P1-NokFE..l]r. Rutz_ Air 011WN. \18. ['k Ri, a111 Air. {it}1.I111.1N of Ni-%%- Yuli') 11Al"Idnet-41 the fnlliliving hill; whirll }Vas lrfrrnii k1 t1w Co malimv an E(Iuvadinll nud Workfnrer A SILL To add Suicide prevention resoure s to school identifwation eartk 1 BP it enarferl by the Nenrrte and house (#'Hep)rese0rr- 2 tives af'the United States af' #rtrc riea in Congress assenttltect, 3 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 4 This Let ni ts- by eited ay the "Intprox-ing Mental 5 Health Aee ss for Students A(4". Congressman Correa introduced legislation to reduce college suicides As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is hereto help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my websiteto learn more! correa. house- gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 7/6/2025 7:41:34 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fighting for you in Washington. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. D.�OWN7D ALou C RREA WN N�C!aACp I� 4I{ REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA'S 46" DISTRICT Dk Dear Neighbor, I had planned to spend all of this week in Orange County, but I was brought backto Washington to vote on the GOP's One Big, Ugly Bill. I also got to work doing everything I can to fight for hard-working Orange County taxpayers back home. I pushed legislation to keep kids safe in schools, protect the U.S. Veterans and their families from deportation, and increase federal agency transparency. This weekend, I celebrated our nation's independence in Orange County. As I stood with my family on the Fourth of July, I considered what we were truly honoring —the values that have guided a country for almost 250 years: freedom, fairness, and the essential role of the people in a transparent democracy. At a time when stakes for all Americans are high, these values aren't just historical ideals from the past, they represent a promise I believe is worth upholding: freedom and justice for all. The justice I promised to defend doesn't come from undermining crucial lifelines for hard-working families and veterans, or from stripping health care and food assistance from communities. Unfortunately, that's exactly what the GOP budget bill threatens to do, threatening the well-being of too many in Orange County —without any regard for truejustice. Congressman Correa returned home to celebrate Independence Day This week, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle passed their One Big,UglyBill. This legislation will cut funding to essential government programs and cost working families in Orange County thousands of dollars a year, while giving billionaires the biggest tax break ever. I introduced several amendments that would ensure our government cannot spend money on practices that hurt Orange County. My amendments would keep schools safe from federal enforcement raids, protect U.S. Armed Forces veterans, ban facial covering of ICE Agents, and require IDs on ICE agents.To learn more about how the Bill Ugly Bill will strip Orange County residents of their health care, access to food services, and more, click HERE. Congressman Correa pushed back against the Big Ugly, Bill I also celebrated Sister Teresa Lynch, who has dedicated her life to education and service. After 31 years as a teacher, and 19 years serving as the principal at Saint Genevieve's School in Santa Ana. Beyond her teaching, she also worked to improve the lives of incarcerated prisoners. She started the prison dog program at the California Institution for Women in Chino, CA and served as co -Director of Get on the Bus, a program that connects children with their incarcerated parents. Thank you, Sister Teresa for showing us all what it means to give back. Congratulations on your retirement. Congressman Correa delivered remarks on the House Floor congratulating Sister Teresa on her Retirement I also continued to fulfil my responsibility of overseeing federal agencies to ensure they are following the law. I sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem expressing my deep concerns with the chilling actions of federal agents in Orange County. This administration is rounding up individuals with no criminal history and they aren't even telling us why. From masking federal agents, to preventing detained people from accessing an attorney, the lack of transparency is unacceptable. Orange County is a peaceful place and I will keep fighting to restore that peace. As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, "wo 4 Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my websiteto learn more! correa. house. aov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 7/9/2025 2:03:48 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Update on Student Loan Payment Changes. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Lou C RREA REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA'S 46" DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, �! IDO TOW .. VRANGE couNTF , WP Today, the Trump Administration's Department of Education announced that starting August 1, they will start charging interest on student loans that are currently under the SAVE plan. This change was unexpected and will affect the 4,300 borrowers in our district who are enrolled in the SAVE plan. Starting next month, the Department Education —a department President Trump ordered to shut down —will begin charging interest for the nearly eight million student loan borrowers nationwide. This change will mean that student loan payments will be raised by approximately 5300 each month — approximately $3 500 more per year. This new unexpected policy will mean that teachers, veterans, nurses, and our nation's most valued workers who trusted the federal government's word will now be charged hundreds of dollars more in interest each month. This interest charge is set to go into effect on August 1, 2025. In the meantime, student loan borrowers who are in the SAVE plan can apply to change to a different income -driven repayment plan. The Department of Education has also resumed processing applications for other student loan plans including ICR, IBR, and PAYE plans. As always, if you or your family need help with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to reach out at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my websiteto learn more! correa. house. gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 7/10/2025 1:38:33 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Should Congress lower the cost of health care? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. LOU C ___` RREA REPRESENTATIVE O_ CALIFORNIA'S 46'" DISTRICT Dear neighbor, DOWN1 I e AWNGE SOU I� �,.�� I believe that everyone deserves to have affordable healthcare. Medicaid is a federally funded program that covers health care needs from childbirth to nursing home care and everything in between. Orange County residents relies on Medicaid to keep their families healthy. The GOP budget cut Medicaid funding by —the largest cut in history. I introduced the -n rr ON A n A, -to block these extreme cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs. I am committed to standing up for affordable healthcare. As we address this bipartisan effort in Congress, I want your opinion. I WANTYOUR OPINION: Should Congress work to assure our middle class has affordable health care? OYes O No Taking this survey will sign you up for future news and updates from our office. As I work with my colleagues in Congress to lower healthcare costs for working families, I will keep your thoughts in mind. Myjob is to bring your voice to Washington, and I want to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action. Sincerely, k4l Cf4l, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! 0 Cr 0 Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house.gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 7/12/2025 12:26:48 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Back Home in Orange County. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Lou C RREA REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA'S 46- DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, DOWN70WIy 1 i .5!(ANCE ( 1U1 I` I 4l,' This week I was back home in Orange County, continuing to fight for my neighbors. The GOP's One Big Ugly Bill will impact each and every one of us and I am working to ensure that our hardworking taxpayers can get the support and assistance they need. This week I celebrated with my neighbors, pushed back against the Administration's cuts to federal funding, and joined community leaders to address immigration enforcement and unrest. This week, I joined Orange County leaders for an online community forum addressing the ongoing immigration activities in our neighborhoods. California is the fourth largest economy in the world, made possible by our hard-working taxpayer workforce. Many of these workers are undocumented and needlessly detailing them poses a real threat to our economy. We need immigration reform that keeps our country safe, our economy thriving, and treats our neighbors with the respect they deserve. I will contributeto stand with my community and fight for the workforce that makes our state so great. Congressman Correa weighs in atthe OC forum on immigration, enforcement and unrest I also celebrated Rick Stein, for his lifelong contributions to the arts in Orange County. Since 1987, Rick has been enriching our community with the arts, theater, and culture. Rick spent 13 years as the President and CEO of Arts Orange County. Through his leadership, ArtsOC has become a strong supporter of the Congressional Arts Competition, providing funds for the winning artists to travel to Washington D.C. 10 4 + . .. *Jim Congressman Correa honored Rick Stein in the Congressional Record This week the Trump Administration announced an unexpected policy change regarding student loan interest. Starting August 1, 2025 borrowers enrolled in the federal SAVE loan repayment plan will be charged interest. This change will end up costing borrowers $300 more a month — $3500 each year. To avoid paying interest on student loans, borrowers are able to switch their repayment plan to another plan such as the ICR, MR, and PAYE. I will continue updating my community to ensure that the 4,300 borrowers affected can be prepared and keep their hard-earned dollars in their pockets. LOU CORREA ; oowaruwN near megnbor, Today the -rung adnnrrsiraion'aC pai-ent If EIL.I. t -i -I I' r I- 'I II I CI ic1st 1, they une l J r_I ,;I ff _the-___ _ r__i ,h( _1, 1 A II T, �,EI .r_ing nest momh, the beartm,1 Educa1--, deparcTe tT,uj)ordered shutdown—w11 begin charging lnferesf forth,, near; _. lion s,Ad rt loan borrowers na[ian k.This change M11 mean Ihat aWde loan payments MI oe raised by approximately S_UG each T-11- —ox n e-r1y S; Ko Congressman Correa updated the community on changes to student loan interest HOSTING A CITIZENSMF I also attended a citizenship fair, put on by Catholic Charities to stress the importance of obtaining U.S. citizenship. My family immigrated to Orange County from Mexico, worked hard, and eventually became citizens. Thanks to them and their American dream, I am here today serving as a U.S. Congressman. I encourage all of my neighbors to seek citizenship and begin that process as soon as possible. I will continue supporting my immigrant neighbors to ensurethat everyone has a path to citizenship. r Congressman Correa shared his familystory at the citizenship fair, and pressed his neighbors to work as quickly as possible to obtain U.S. citizenship. As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! 0 O Visit my websiteto learn more! co rrea__hO a se,.gOV Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 7/1/2025 4:15:25 PM From: "Craig A Durfey" To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] A Researcher Studied a High School's Cellphone Ban. Here's What She Found Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. A Researcher Studied a High School's Cellphone Ban Here's What She Found httpsllwww.edweek.org/teclmology/a-researcher-studied-a-high schools-cellphone-barrheres-what-she-found/2025/06 A professor spent the past year surveying teachers on the use of a phone -free policy in their high school 7/7/202512:53:31 PM Date: From: To: Cc: Subject: [EXfFRNALI House Resolution No. 28—Relative to humane educationpdf;SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day..pdf;AB-638 Mental Attachment: Health Services Act early intervention and prevention programs.pdf;AB-2246 Pupil suicide prevention policies.pdf;SB- 224 Phil instruction mental health education.pdf; Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 07-07-2025 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. SOCIALEMOTIO NAL PAWS.CO M FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. httpsJ/www.govinfo.gov/co ntenVpkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf new website socialemotionalpaws.org Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein 11222 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840 Assemblyman Ta 14361 Beach Boulevard, Suite 211, Westminster, CA 92683; (714) 379-0970 Senator Tony Strickland 301 Main Street, Suite 212, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; (714) 374-4000 Congressman Derek Tran 6803 International Ave., Suite 100 Cypress, CA 90630 Phone: (714) 960-6483 Congressman Correa Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 Phone: (714) 559-6190 JANET NGUYEN Supervisor, First District County of Orange Board of Supervisors 400 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 834-3110 Janet.Nguyen@ocgov.com PUBLIC COMMENT NEXT BOARD MEETING. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DOUG CHAFFEE CHAIR Fourth District Doug Chaffee, Chairman Fourth District (714) 834-3440 Katrina Foley, Vice Chair Fifth District (714) 834-3550 Tuesday, July 08, 2025 9:00 A.M. Presentations 9:30 A.M. Regular Business BOARD HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR 400 W. Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California Board Room Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-966-4012 FAX: 714-432-1916 Email: contact0ocbe.us First 5 Orange County 1505 East 17th Street Suite 230 Santa Ana, CA 92705 fi rst5ocCU)cfcoc.ocgov.com (714) 834-5310 To whom it may concern. Dear Mayor Klopfenstein. Today writing an update letter to all addressing epidemic usages from social media to take responsibility for the damage their algorithms and design choices are causing to our kids.", Esports Video Game Addiction Consequences, The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking children from seeing online pornography, How does pornography change the brain?. Nearly half of the states have passed similar laws requiring adult website users to verify their ages to access pornographic material. The laws come as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online porn, including hardcore obscene material .Hearing: "Screentime in Schools" Early Childhood, Elementary, and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act. SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly today approved Assembly Bill 2, 2025-2026-landmark legislation authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) that would hold social media platforms financially accountable if their negligence contributes to harm suffered by children and teens, with a 61-0 unanimous vote. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TIME, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Hillsborough, NC 27278. 1 have written lengthy reports about esports, social media, created two websites blogs, research six years of the twenty three years, found to be extremely harmful as in brain rot to child's mental health that falls under child abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term "mental injury" means harm to a child's psychological or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination of those behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition; https:/Iwww.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/34/20341 yet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull to awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports at third grade playing Minecraft goes against the U.S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levels. https://socialemotionalpaws.comlblogpost-if/hov.,-does-pomp ap -& mge-the-brain What One Boy's Story Tells Us About Video Game Addiction: By limiting children's access to gaming, they are more likely to find joy in real -world activities -such as spending time with family, reading, creative and outdoor play, and school. Such limits also help children learn that technology is best used as a tool, not a toy.Melanie's description of her son's symptoms revealed the signs of video game addiction demands to add to already exorbitant time gaming, sneaking and lying about gadget use, rages when parents tried to limit electronics, and profound damage to family relationships and school success from overuse of video games. OC government agencies need to improve hate crime initiatives, grand jury says: Orange County agencies — including the OC Board of Supervisors — should improve how hate crimes and incidents are reported and addressed, the Orange County Grand Jury said after a review of local responses and programs. Concerns over the effectiveness of local efforts to combat hate and countywide reporting systems led to the study, the grand jury said in its recently released report, "Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?" House Resolution No. 28—Relative to humane education. line 1 WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part of the Hate Violence line 2 Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require line 3 instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote line 4 and encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of animals; line 5 and httos:lsociai'emotionaipaws.con-dbioo-post irfioc-government-agencies-need-to-improve-ha +�;ri me-initiatives-ar SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of 415-455 nanometers; and WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of melatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age -related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; and WHEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes Hope Squad is a school -based, peer -to -peer suicide prevention program that trains students to recognize and respond to mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts among their peers. Students nominated as trustworthy and caring by their classmates form the "squad" and receive training from school staff on how to identify warning signs, provide support, and connect their peers with professional help. https:l/www.hopesquad.comi What is a HOPE Squad? Springville High School student answers these three questions in this film: What is a HOPE Squad? How has the HOPE Squad influenced my school? Why am 1 on the HOPE Squad? https://www.3foutube.com/watch?v=klkEX1-Tt3c&tw , April 7, 2025 Requesting expanding tonight's # 4 Proclamation with stronger language about the know harm with social medial screen time, logarithm has very strong impact to a child brain development know as brain Rot, City of Garden Grove has on 04-08-2025 this item has phrases about harm that item #4 for Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Action Item)129/2025 does not describe social media has been described language the effects from social media as today Orange County Register report Increasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortion httpsJ/agendasuite.org iipigardengroveffile/getfile/15792 https:/Isocialemotionalpaws.com/biggpost-iffrincreasingly dangerous-scam-targets-kids-through- sextortion That U.S. Federal law child's mental health that falls under child abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term "mental injury" means harm to a child's psychological or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination of those behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition; https://www.law.comell.eduluscode/text/34/20341 yet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull to awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports at third grade playing Minecraft goes against the U.S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levels Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Hold Social Media Companies Accountable for Harm to Kids For immediate release: Monday, May 12, 2025 SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly today approved Assembly Bill 2, landmark legislation authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) that would hold social media platforms financially accountable if their negligence contributes to harm suffered by children and teens, with a 61-0 unanimous vote. "Despite the Legislature's continued efforts to address the mental health crisis fueled by social media, the platforms remain unaccountable," said Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal. "AB 2 is a necessary step to finally compel the industry to take responsibility for the damage their algorithms and design choices are causing to our kids." AB 2, which is sponsored by Common Sense Media, targets large social media companies whose own internal research made public through whistleblowers and investigations has shown they are aware of the addictive and harmful nature of their platforms, particularly on young users. The bill creates a legal pathway for financial liability when a platform's failure to exercise ordinary care results in harm to a minor. ,ii:psr/socialemotionalpaws.comlblogpost-1 ff/passes-groundbreaking-legislation-to-hold-social-media- comlpanies Video Game Addiction Lawsuit This lawsuit is rooted in the failure of video game companies to warn minors about the risks of video game addiction. We aim to hold these corporations accountable for negligence and its impact on the lives of young gamers. If you've suffered due to excessive gaming, your story matters, and justice can be sought. Your journey from gaming addiction to recovery matters. Let your voice be heard, and let's work together to ensure future generations of gamers don't face the same challenges. Join us in this pivotal movement for justice and accountability in the gaming industry. Video Game Addiction Consequences For too long, video game addiction has been dismissed as an accepted side effect of digital entertainment. However, the reality is far more serious. Young lives have been derailed, educational prospects lost, and mental and physical health compromised. If you began gaming as a minor and are now facing the consequences, you may be eligible to join the lawsuit. Are you or someone you know struggling with the impacts of video game addiction? It's time to step out of the virtual world and into the realm of justice. Our mission is to support individuals, particularly young adults, who have suffered due to the unregulated lure of video games. This legal action is not just about compensation; it's about holding video game companies accountable for the hidden dangers in their products. Study finds little evidence linking violent video games to increased aggression in adolescents. A longitudinal study of a large number of Czech adolescents found that individuals scoring higher on physical aggression tended to play video games that are a bit more violent. This was particularly the case among younger participants. However, the study did not find any evidence that changes in how much one plays violent video games had an impact on future physical aggression. The research was published in Computers in Human Behavior. Video games have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment worldwide. Over the past few decades, they have evolved from simple, pixelated programs into immersive, lifelike experiences, spanning a wide variety of genres. Today, nearly 3 billion people around the globe are active video game players. From the early days of video gaming, violent video games —those that focus on physical aggression, combat, or other forms of violence as a primary element of gameplay—have attracted significant attention from researchers. Early studies often reported a link between playing violent video games and increased physical aggression in children. This link has raised concerns, particularly given that many of the most popular video games contain violent content. Yet, it remains unclear whether violent video games make players more aggressive or whether individuals who are already more aggressive are simply more drawn to these types of games. Study finds little evidence linking violentvideogames to increa M ESP_ORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION_// SCREENTIME/CD Will Your Gamer Survive College This Fall?75% have some level of https-.//socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f will!your-gamer-survive-college-this-fa1175%25-have- Hearing: "Screentime in Schools" Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education (Committee on Education and Workforce) Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (10:15 AM) https://socialemot ionalpaws.conilblog-post-1 lflki ley-holds-heari ng-on-screenti me-i n-schools U.S. CONGRESS The World Wild Web: Examining Harms Online. https:/Isocialemotionalpaws.com/blogpost-1 M/us-congress-the-world-wild-web-examining-harms-online Hearing: "Screentime in Schools" Early Childhood, Elementary, and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education 2176 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 https:/Isocialemotionalpaws.comlblogpost-i /f/hearing-screentime-in-schools-early-childhood-elementary and Experts Call for Congressional Action on Kids' Online Safety https:/Isocialemotionalpaws.conWbiogpost-1 M/experts-cal I-for-congressional-action-on-kids-onli ne-safety Five Actions Congress Can Take Now to Protect Children Online. https:/Isocialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /five -actions -congress -can -take -now -to -protect -children - online Improving health. Inspiring change. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TIME, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Hillsborough, NC 27278 httpsJ/www.ora ngecou ntync.gov/Docu mentCenterAriewi3l 474/Resolution-Add ressing-Social-Med ia- Use-Screen-Time-and-Mental-Health Approved-20250326 For-Sharing?bidld= Resolution -Add ressing-Soc is I-Med ia-Use-Screen-Time-a nd-Youth-Mental-Hea Ith Will U.S. Congress Correa support limit screen time prevent abuse https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 ff/will-us-congress-correa-support-limit-screen-time-prevent- abuse How does pornography change the brain? Sexual desire is one of the most motivational forces in humanity making pornography the biggest economic engine fueling the expansion of the Internet. How does pornography change the brain? Addiction is a disorder of the brain's reward system that changes both brain structure and function. Most parents are not aware of this. The same brain pathway that is activated with drug and alcohol use is also activated by the use of pornography: the dopamine reward pathway. Novelty, shock, and surprise are powerful motivating factors for tweens and teens as pornography exposure elevates dopamine to unnatural levels and causes a high arousal state. Internet porn is very arousing to teens who are just discovering their sexuality. Here are some ways the brain changes with porn use: What causes a porn addiction? Access to any addictive substance or activity - drugs, alcohol, gambling - will increase the risk for inappropriate use and addiction. The same is true with internet pornography. Porn viewing is inevitable when kids have access to private, personal screens such as smartphones and tablets. These three factors increase the odds of addiction: High dopamine production. Porn addiction is caused by an increasing dependency on the high dopamine production that is triggered in the brain by viewing sexual content. Survival activities like eating (food), and procreation (sex) produce the highest dopamine responses. The brain creates memories or cravings for things that create excessive dopamine. f°This feels good so let's keep doing it!" When unnaturally high levels of dopamine are produced over an extended period of time, the system becomes desensitized and now more dopamine is needed to just feel okay. https://socialemotionalpaws.comlblog-post-1 ff/how-does-pornography-change-the-brain 1 have written lengthy reports about esports, social media, created two websites blogs, research six years of the twenty three years, found to be extremely harmful as in brain rot to child's mental health that falls under child abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term "mental injury" means harm to a child's psychological or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination of those behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition; https:/Iwww.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/34/20341 yet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull to awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports at third grade playing Minecraft goes against the U.S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levels."�ttp--;;m//socialemotionalpAws.com/blogpost-iff/how�does-pornography-chanae-the-brain Kids Off Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Minimum To 13, Prohibits Use Of Algorithms To Feed Addictive Content To Teens Under 17. "Protecting kids online is not a partisan issue, and our bipartisan coalition - which includes several parents of kids and teenagers - represents the millions of parents across the country who've long been asking for help." The Kids Off Social Media Act is supported by Public Citizen, National Organization for Women, National Association of Social Workers, National League for Nursing, National Association of School Nurses, KidsToo, Count on Mothers, American Federation of Teachers, American Counseling Association, National Federation of Families, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Parents Television and Media Council, Tyler Clementi Foundation, Parents Who Fight, Conservative Ladies of America, David's Legacy Foundation, Digital Progress, HAS Coalition, Parents Defending Education Action, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. httpsJ/socialemotionalpaws.conWbiogpost-1 ff/will-local-government-childrens-1 imit-screentimechild-abuse- esa Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act BOSTON, MA — Thursday, November 16, 2023 — Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) which would adopt responsible safeguards Bipartisan legislation that would require social media platforms to protect kids and teens from online harms has near universal support across the political spectrum, according to a new poll released today by Issue One's Council for Responsible Social Media and Fairplay. The findings come amid growing calls for lawmakers to put responsible safeguards in place to address the harmful impact of social media on young people after another whistleblower came before Congress to testify that Meta knew its products were hurting kids. In the new poll of U.S. voters, conducted by Hans Kaiser and Associates/Hart Research, 87% of the electorate believes that it is important for the president and Congress to take action to combat the harms being caused by social media platforms. This includes 86% of respondents who voted for former President Trump in the 2020 presidential election, and 88% of voters who supported then -candidate Joe Biden. Nearly all voters (94%) agree that mental health challenges facing children and teens today are a serious problem, and three in four (73%) blame social media and say the platforms have had a negative impact on the mental health of youth over the last 20 years. Further demonstrating the overwhelming public support for congressional action, 86% of voters support the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which would require social media platforms to protect minors from specific online harms, such as the promotion of eating disorders, suicide, substance abuse, and sexual exploitation. The bill would provide children and parents with new safeguards, require the strongest safety settings by default, and impose penalties on companies whose design features expose children to these types of harms on their platforms. "Parents have had enough. They're doing everything they can to keep their kids safe online, but parents can't do this alone," said Alix Fraser, director of Issue One's Council for Responsible Social Media. "Congress must take action now by passing KOSA into law. Voters are demanding leadership, and it's time for lawmakers to deliver on their promises and take meaningful steps to keep our children safe online and finally hold tech companies accountable." https:/fsocialemotionalpavvs.com/blog-post-IM/IAE2%80"/o94nearly-9-in-7 0-us-voters-support-the-kids- onlrl-sfty-act Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography online. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking children from seeing online pornography. Nearly half of the states have passed similar laws requiring adult website users to verify their ages to access pornographic material. The laws come as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online porn, including hardcore obscene material. The court split along ideological lines in the 6-3 ruling. It's a loss for an adult -entertainment industry trade group called the Free Speech Coalition, which challenged the Texas law. Th majority opinion, authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, found the measure didn't seriously restrict adults' free -speech rights. "Adults have the right to access speech obscene only to minors ... but adults have no First Amendment right to avoid age verification," he wrote. In a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan wrote that the court should have used a higher legal standard in weighing whether the law creates free -speech problems for adults. "I would demand Texas show more, to ensure it is not undervaluing the interest in free expression," she wrote. Pornhub, one of the world's busiest websites, has stopped operating in several states, including Texas, citing the technical and privacy hurdles in complying with the laws. https:llsocialemotionalpaws.corNblog-post-1 ff/supreme-court-upholds-texas-lavv-aimed-at-blocking-kids- from-seein Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages takes effect. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — You may soon be required to prove you're older than 18 to watch porn in Utah, if adult websites comply with a law that took effect Wednesday. A new state law requiring adult websites verify the ages of their users took effect on Wednesday, making the state at least the second to enact an age verification law to shield kids from sexually explicit materials that have become increasingly accessible online. "It's part of our job as society — and maybe a subset of my job as a lawmaker — to try to protect children," state Sen. Todd Weiler, the measure's Republican sponsor, said. "1'm not gonna blame all of society's ills on pornography, but 1 don't think it's helpful when a kid is forming their impressions of sex and gender to have all of this filth and lewd depictions on their mind." https://socialemotionalpaws.conWbiogpost-1 ff/utah-law-requiring-porn-sites-verify-user-ages-takes-effect What One Boy's Story Tells Us About Video Game Addiction By limiting children's access to gaming, they are more likely to find joy in real -world activities -such as spending time with family, reading, creative and outdoor play, and school. Such limits also help children learn that technology is best used as a tool, not a toy. https://socialemotionalpaws.comlblogpost-1 ff/what-one-boys-story-tells-us-about-video-game-addiction What One Boy's Story Tells Us About Video Game Addiction By limiting children's access to gaming, they are more likely to find joy in real -world activities -such as spending time with family, reading, creative and outdoor play, and school. Such limits also help children learn that technology is best used as a tool, not a toy. Melanie's description of her son's symptoms revealed the signs of video game addiction: demands to add to already exorbitant time gaming, sneaking and lying about gadget use, rages when parents tried to limit electronics, and profound damage to family relationships and school success from overuse of video games. In 2013, Internet Gaming Disorder was placed in U.S. psychiatry's chief guidebook, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), as a diagnosis that needs more research before it's fully accepted. However, the diagnosis is already recognized in China, South Korea, and Japan, and there is increasing concern it's afflicting many American children and teens. lattlas:!/�ocial��auotia�aal pa�a+smccea'�/��+�q-�st-1 /f!+,r�ea�t-�sa�+�-bo�g�-story-del Is-e��-�b+��t-vrde�a�-+�aee�-a+1�i�ti+� Why Your Kids CANNOT Stop Gaming! Dr. Richard Freed Explains Dr. Andrew Doan led the way in bringing knowledge of video game addiction forward in his great book, Hooked on Games. In this powerful video interview, I sit down with Dr. Doan to talk about why this generation of kids is leaving behind the real world to get hooked on video games, social media, and online video. https.//socialemotionalpaws.coni/biggpost-1 fflwhy-your-kids-cannot-stop7gaming-dr-richard-freed-explains A bill supported by first lady Melania Trump that would fight revenge porn cleared Congress Monday. The bill, which passed the Senate in February, passed the House 409-2 vote and now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature, according to Fox News. The Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks is known as the Take it Down Act. Today, the House took a critical step to combat the growing online publication of real and deepfake nonconsensual intimate images with the passage of the Take It Down Act. 1 want to thank First Lady Melania Trump for championing this important legislation that empowers and provides protections to victims of online sexual exploitation. It also criminalizes the publication of nonconsensual intimate images and mandates their removal from online platforms once reported. The First Lady's leadership has been instrumental in the bill's passage, and we look forward to seeing this signed into law. President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump and others, after signing the "Take It Down Act" during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House, Monday, May 19, 2025 President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump and others, after signing the "Take It Down Act" during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House, The bill makes it a federal crime to "knowingly publish" or threaten to publish intimate images without a person's consent, including AI -created "deepfakes." Websites and social media companies will be required to remove such material within 48 hours after a victim requests it. The platforms must also take steps to delete duplicate content. Many states have already banned the dissemination of sexually explicit deepfakes or revenge porn, but the Take It Down Act is a rare example of federal regulators imposing on internet companies. httpsJ/soc ialemotionalpaws.co m/b log-post-1 If/signs-a-b ill -to -make -posting 'a porn%E2%80%99-a-federa I -crime The TAKE IT DOWN Act would protect and empower victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse. While nearly every state has a law protecting people from non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including 30 states with laws explicitly covering sexual deepfakes, these state laws vary in classification of crime and penalty and have uneven criminal prosecution. Further, victims struggle to have images depicting them removed from websites, increasing the likelihood the images are continuously spread and victims are traumatized. In 2022, Congress passed legislation creating a civil cause of action for victims to sue individuals responsible for publishing NCII. However, bringing a civil action can be incredibly impractical. It is time-consuming, expensive, and may force victims to relive trauma. Further exacerbating the problem, it is not always clear who is responsible for publishing the NCII. https://socialemationalpaws.com/blog-post-1 M/the-take-it-down-act-would-protect-and-empower- victims-of-non-con OC government agencies need to improve hate crime initiatives, grand jury says. Orange County agencies — including the OC Board of Supervisors — should improve how hate crimes and incidents are reported and addressed, the Orange County Grand Jury said after a review of local responses and programs. Concerns over the effectiveness of local efforts to combat hate and countywide reporting systems led to the study, the grand jury said in its recently released report, "Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?" Only two out of three schools in Orange County collect data on hate crimes and incidents that occur on their campus, a grand jury survey of school districts reported. Just over half provide formal training on hate crimes to their staff, the grand jury said, and very few receive funding specifically for addressing hate crimes. "Hate is a learned behavior. Early intervention is essential for promoting tolerance and respect," the jury wrote in its findings, recommending the OC Department of Education develop better databases tracking incidents. The jury is also recommending that the county education department provide a centralized database of resources and programs for K-12 schools and focus on age -appropriate curriculum in kindergarten through fifth grade to address the problem of hate crimes in school. In 2023, Orange County reported 95 hate crimes, a decrease from 112 incidents in 2022 and the first decline since 2016. The most frequently targeted groups continue to be the Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Black and Jewish residents, who comprise just over 2% of the county's population, remain disproportionately impacted. Notably, hate crime data may be incomplete, due to four cities —Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Orange, and Westminster — submitting incomplete records. https://socialemotionalpaws.conilbiog-post-1 /floc -government -agencies -need -to -improve -hate -crime - nit iatk ves-gr Another Video Surfaces Showing Pacifica High Water Polo Team Doin August 21, 2019 / 12:59 PM PDT / KCAL News GARDEN GROVE (CBSLA) - A second video has surfaced appearing to show members of Garden Grove's Pacifica High School water polo team doing Nazi salutes, this just two days after a previous video with similar imagery sparked community outrage over the response from school officials. The new video, shot by a former Pacifica High student sometime in 2018, shows members of the Pacifica High water polo team doing Nazi salutes at the edge of a pool. The student, who did not want to be identified, said he witnessed team members commonly giving Nazi salutes, and after watching them do so repeatedly, he discretely shot the video. This comes after a video posted to social media last year showing a group of students believed to be from the same Pacifica High water polo team doing a Nazi salute came to light Monday. The video, which was shot in November 2018, was taken during an off -campus student athletics banquet, the Garden Grove Unified School District confirmed to CBS2. The eight -second video, first obtained by the Daily Beast, appears to show a group of about 10 students doing a Nazi salute and engaging in a German chant. https://socialemotionalpaws.comlblog-post-1 /f/another-video-surfaces-showing-aacifica-high-water-polo- team-loin After school Nazi salute video, more racist videos emerge. GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — School officials in Orange County, California, said they will reopen an investigation into a group of high school students seen on video giving Nazi salutes last year after more racist images surfaced, according to a report Wednesday. The initial video obtained by the Daily Beast — which posted about 8 seconds of it — shows members of the boys' water polo team at Pacifica High School in an empty room that administrative officials say was later used for an athletic banquet. The video showed about 10 boys in a stiff -arm salute while singing a Nazi marching song. https://socialemotionalpaws.comfblog-post-1 ff/after-school-nazi-Salute-vidoo-inore-racist-videos- Nazi Salute Video, Threats Made At Pacifica High School httpsJ/socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 ff/nazi-salute-video-threats-made-at-pacifica-high- school A mother's warning: If you have white teen sons, listen up ... Joanna Schroeder has a warning for parents of teen and tween white boys: If you don't pay attention to their online lives, the white supremacists will. "They've studied the way that our young men interact online, and they have looked at what these boys need," she said. "And they have learned how to fill those needs in order to entice them into propaganda." That's what she found when she asked her own teenager if they could go through some of his social media together. "He was scrolling quickly, really quickly," she said. "it was so fast, and he slowed down, and 1 saw an image of Hitler and 1 stopped him, and I said, `Wait, is that Hitler?'" It was. A meme depicting Hitler and implying a time traveler would have tipped him off about the future to keep him alive had popped into the boy's Instagram suggestions. "1 know my kids understand Hitler, but as 1 scrolled through his [social media] I saw more memes that joked about the Holocaust and joked about slavery," Schroeder said. The impact, she said, seemed to be "desensitizing our kids to things we should be sensitive to." https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blocs-ronst-1ff/a-mother%E2%80%99s-warning-if-you-have-white-teen son%� listen -gala-% E2%80% A6-1. How I stopped my teenager being recruited online. A mother expressed her concern about extremist content poisoning the minds of boys as they use the internet, in a post that went viral. She thinks there are warning signs parents should heed. In an age where anyone can access just about anything on the internet, white boys in the US seem particularly at risk from dangerous radicalization online. Many mass shooting suspects in the US have three things in common: They are young, white and male. The suspect behind the El Paso shooting that killed 22 people in Texas is believed to have posted a racist manifesto online. Police investigating a deadly attack in Dayton the following day said the gunman was influenced by a "violent ideology", although no motive has been disclosed. The dangers of the internet are not a novel talking point for parents and teachers, but these most recent tragedies have sparked renewed debate over what families can - and should - do when it comes to raising white boys in America. Short presentational grey line"The red flags started going up for us when, a year or so ago, [our kids] started asking questions that felt like they came directly from alt-right talking points," says Joanna Schroeder, a Los Angeles -based writer, media critic and mother of three. How 1 stopped my teenager being recruited online. Screen Time Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children and Adolescents: Aggressive behaviors have increasing trend in children and adolescents all over the world. This study aimed to perform a systematic review on the association between screen time activities and aggressive behaviors. Aggressive behaviors become an important priority in health promotion of children and adolescents all over the world. It is documented that at least 8% of children around the world are affected from bully behaviors and about 50% of them involve aggression.[1,2,3] Behavioral problems such as juvenile misbehavior, adulthood violence and criminal behavior might root from experiences of aggressive behaviors of the first years of life.[4,5] In spite of the related investigations, there are still obvious gaps in evidence that focus on aggressive bullying behaviors and its predisposing factors. The results of studies of adolescents aggression behaviors' have discussed on different interactive factors which contributes from different domains of cognitive stimulation, emotional support and television exposure.[6,7] Recently, most of the children and adolescents spend a considerable part of their time using visual and auditory devices, including television, computer games, cell phones, tablets and personal computers.[8,9,10] Along with these situations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that in daily program of under 2 years children, entertainment media time should be limited to 1-2 hours. Screen Time Activities and Aqqressive Behaviors Amonq Children an CDC finds early signs of mental health improvement among teens Female and LGBTQ+ students, however, are still reporting more violence, signs of poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts than their male, cisgender and heterosexual peers do. Despite what the CDC calls "good news" and "positive signs," the data still shows increases in the percentage of students reporting violence and safety concerns at or on their way to school over the past two years. This includes increases in bullying (15% to 19%) and missing school because of such safety concerns (9% to 13%). Last year, the CDC called on schools to prevent and reduce the negative toll that violence and other trauma takes on teens, after the agency found dramatic increases in mental health challenges for teenage girls over the past decade. The CDC stressed that school -based activities could "make a profound difference." In a statement Tuesday, Kathleen Ethier, director of CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health, stressed "the vital role schools play in promoting health and well-being." Ethier said it is "critical to address school -based violence and safety concerns." In 2023, nearly 1 in 5 female students reported experiencing sexual violence in the past year. More than half of female students and more than 3 in 5 LGBTQ+ students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the same time frame, according to the report. To address these challenges and buffer the impact of negative life events, the report said schools can take these steps: Provide quality health education. Increase school connectedness. Create positive environments promoting mental health in schools. CDC finds early signs of mental health improvement among teens House Resolution No. 28—Relative to humane education. line 1 WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part of the Hate Violence line 2 Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require line 3 instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote line 4 and encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of animals; line 5 and line 6 WHEREAS, The States of Florida, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, line 7 Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin have adopted line 8 humane education laws similar to California's; and line 9 WHEREAS, Numerous academic studies have established a line 10 correlation between animal cruelty during childhood and line 11 interpersonal violence in adulthood; and WHEREAS, Law enforcement agencies in major cities such as line 2 Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles have acknowledged this line 3 correlation and formed special enforcement units to combat animal line 4 cruelty; and line 5 WHEREAS, Humane education, such as that involving wildlife, line 6 the animals' place in the overall environment, and the negative line 7 impacts humans can have on them, including death and extinction, line 8 can disrupt the cycle of animal and human abuse by decreasing a line 9 child's potential to be abusive or neglectful toward animals and, line 10 consequently, to promote prosocial behavior toward humans; and line 11 WHEREAS, Humane education programs seek to prevent line 12 violence by teaching empathy, compassion, and respect for all line 13 living beings and help children develop into caring, responsible line 14 citizens; and line 15 WHEREAS, Reputable nonprofit organizations are working to line 16 implement humane education programs through in -classroom line 17 presentations, teacher training, and the provision of relevant line 18 resources, and these organizations could assist California schools line 19 in complying with the Education Code's humane education line 20 provisions without burdening school budgets; and line 21 WHEREAS, The experiences of these nonprofit organizations, line 22 as well as other teachers or organizations that have conducted pilot line 23 humane education efforts, provide evidence that student knowledge line 24 and positive perceptions of animals is not as commonplace as it line 25 should be; and line 26 WHEREAS, Deficiencies in children's understanding of the line 27 role animals have in the economy of nature and in people's lives line 28 contribute to a proliferation in the number of wild and domestic line 29 animals that are suffering from cruelty, abandonment, high animal line 30 shelter euthanasia rates, and, in extreme circumstances, extinction; line 31 and line 32 WHEREAS, Schools and school districts are undertaking steps line 33 to rectify these deficiencies by promoting humane education and line 34 implementing it in classrooms; now, therefore, be it SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO WHEREAS, There are over 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the State of California; and WHEREAS, Screen time viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day; and WHEREAS, The increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical researchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and mental health at a young age, along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; and WHEREAS, The scientific community and recent studies have identified growing concerns over potential long-term eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen usage and cumulative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent of Americans; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of 415-455 nanometers; and WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of melatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age -related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; and WHEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes; and WHEREAS, Given the growing body of research around the breadth and scope of potential eye and systemic health impacts related to blue light exposure, the State of California encourages citizens, particularly children, to consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure to high-energy visible blue light; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. httpsJ/Ieginfo.legislature.ca.govMaces/biliNavClient.xhtml?bill id=201920200SCR73 For sake of pupils' pupils, China to ban homework on apps BEIJING (AP) — An eastern Chinese province plans to ban teachers from assigning homework to be completed on cellphone apps as part of efforts to preserve students' eyesight. Zhejiang province issued a draft regulation last week and is seeking public comment. It is one of several provinces considering such measures. Along with barring app-based homework assignments, the Zhejiang regulation would limit the use of electronic devices to 30 percent of total teaching time and encourage the issuing of paper homework to be completed by hand. Soaring rates of nearsightedness are blamed partly on screen usage. While China's overall rate of myopia is 31 percent, among high school students it stands at 77 percent and among college students 80 percent .The regulation aims to pull that back to 70 percent among senior high school students, with rates among primary school students targeted at 38 percent and junior high school students at 60 percent. The regulation would bar primary and middle school students from bringing electronic devices into classrooms without permission, restrict amounts of homework assigned and increase the time for breaks, sports and extra -curricular activities.https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/for- sake-of-pu pils%E2%80%99-pu pils-ch ina-to-ban-homework-on-apps-2 How to Build Empathy and Strengthen Your School Community How to Build Empathy and Strenqthen Your School Community When reading to learn, what works best for students — printed book When reading to learn, what works best for students — printed boo A growing number of states call porn a public health crisis. 1 IN 10 KIDS UNDER 10 HAVE SEEN PORN ONLY 3% OF TEEN BOYS AND 17% OF GIRLS HAVE NEVER SEEN ONLINE PORN Colon cancer crisis in young people could be fueled by booming dr Too Much Internet Use Is Changing Teenage Brains, Study Finds. Energy drinks sold to under-16s despite supermarket ban FBI Be Smart With Your Kids' Smartphone Jacksonville partners wit major tech companies to protect children from online sexual abuse AROUND THE NATION; Surgeon General Sees Danger in Video Games The U.K. may ban sales of energy drinks to kids under 16. Many via Video games the White House played in its meeting played in its The Hidden Link Between Video Game Addiction and School Violence Why Media Violence Is More Harmful Than You Think with Lt. Col. D Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 2 The Wired Child with Dr. Richard Freed author of our book of the Welcome 'Glow Kids' Author Dr. Nicholas Kardaras! 'Do you have white teenage sons? Listen up.' How white supremacis Examining the warning signs of online extremism targeting voun" How 1 stopped my teenager being recruited online. 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"My Child Saw Pornography on the School Bus" GGUSD denied banning esports .Reporting under CA State Penal Code GGUSD Board under 8120 policy denied written public comment that Join Melanie Hempe and Dr. Victoria Dunckley, author of Reset You Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overu New WHO guidance: Very limited daily screen time recommended for Utah governor unveils education campaign warning of social media Media Literacy Now fundamental principles of digital citizenship Teens who spend less time in front of screens are happier — up to AB-1767 Pupil suicide prevention policies.(2019-2020) Grade 1-6 South Korea wrestles with inability to unplug Video games are pra WANT MORE INFO ABOUT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL'S HOPE SQUAD? October is National Mental Health Screening Month and Anxious Nat $1.2 Million Campaign to Warn Parents of the Dangers of Social Me Social media dangerous for kids HOAG HOSPITAL MENTAL ILLNESS SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTIONS Internet addiction disorder affecting toddlers 160 Minutes Austr We are a technology habit change program for teens. Digital addiction expert warns smartphone addiction is harder to Tech Addiction: Digital Madness- How Social Media Is Driving Our Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Cr Digital Addiction with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras [Podcast] Suicide Prevention and Hope Squad Nomination Presentation Hope Squad Invites The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Northwood High School takes a step toward youth suicide preventio IUSD and Hoag to Host Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Pr GAMING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL WELLNESS PRESENTED BYSINA SAFAHIE AB-638 Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevent About Screenagers Next Chapter World Health Organization Recommends Against Screen Time for Infa Digital predators, teen victims, Part 2: After sexual assault Digital predators, teen victims. Part 1: One girl shares her orde Digital predators, teen victims, Part 3: Surviving and changing Open letter E-Sports Harms Childs Brain Gray Matter to Addiction. American children have quietly become hooked on video game supple New health report for California shows 34"/o increase in teen suici Teen suicides have spiked, particularly in Orange County, but new W.H.O. Says Limited or No Screen Time for Children Under 5 Gray Matters: Too Much Screen Time Damages the Brain Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission Autism and Screen Time: Special Brains, Special Risks. Tablets out, imagination in: the schools that shun technology A Silicon Valley School That Doesn't Compute Melinda Gates technology 1 wasn't prepared for its effect on my It Billionaire tech mogul Bill Gates reveals he banned his children Did Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Advocate Limiting Children's Technolo SCREENAGERS NEXT CHAPTER - CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM SCREENAGERS, as with her award -winning documentaries on mental Police at Don Juan Avila elementary and middle school a suicide. Gray Matters: Too Much Screen Time Damages the Brain New report for California shows 340/6 increase in teen suicides Resend CA ACR 265 9-18-California Computer Science Ed Flawed K-12 Amid pandemic, 'an international epidemic' of childhood pain Is Blue Light Actually Harmful? School gardens improve health and academic performance,discipline In Depth Research Finds California Teens Struggling with Social Patton Elementary School Wins $25,000 for New Technology note books are better than computers WHAT IS BLUE LIGHT?HOW DOES BLUE LIGHT IMPACT THE EYES? Millennial Makes Observation About Gen Z, Says She 'Can't Be' the Only One (d) The program shall emphasize strategies to reduce the following negative outcomes that may result from untreated mental illness: (1) Suicide. (2) Incarcerations. (3) School failure or dropout. (4) Unemployment. (5) Prolonged suffering. (6) Homelessness. (7) Removal of children from their homes. (e) Prevention and early intervention funds may be used to broaden the provision of community -based mental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities to these services, including prevention and early intervention strategies that address mental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs relating to cooccurring mental health and substance use services. (f) In consultation with mental health stakeholders, and consistent with regulations from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, pursuant to Section 5846, the department shall revise the program elements in Section 5840 applicable to all county mental health programs in future years to reflect what is learned about the most effective prevention and intervention programs for children, adults, and seniors. SEC. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that this act is consistent with, and furthers the intent of, the Mental Health Services Act within the meaning of Section 18 of that act. https:Hlgginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biliNavClient.xhtml?bill id=201520160AB2246 Still today we as a society suffer from silos preventing any progress awareness, wellness, detox, towards consumption screentime, Esports, Resolution, all business license advancement duty of care to prevent child abuse to be able to report as this time you can't, accountability local, state of are schools from field work have surpass their expertise by ignoring the medical harm for their idealism currently in Calif State policy is file a complaint with a County board of education in your area or to the school district however the truth is the county board education wont exercise this state policy so when you file a complaint such as GGUSD the contractor wont address my two complaints one was Esports next one was education 7th 12 mental health SB-224 Pupil instruction: mental health education.(2021-2022) https://leginfo.legislature.ca.govMaces/biliNavClient.xhtml?bill id=202120220SB224. To a GGUSD policy to deny one write a email as a public comment and not required to be present which 1 cant attend violates my civil rights you cant get any real help even file a complaint CA State or Federal under 8120 page three now four years the alleged corruption needs to stop even Orange County Grand Jury ca points point out school need training require greater over sight due to the superintendent only answer the board then the community has to sue which is very difficult to wasting tax dollars creating school liability insurance to escalate higher insurance premiums to where the cost to it operation shorts funding education. We need greater oversight education having the U.S. Atty enforcement Federal child abuse laws with a hotline to any county or state, federal tax dollars that is not willing promote prevention from social media and pull funding. 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Thank You Craig Durfey AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 2, 2016 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-2015-16 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 28 Introduced by Assembly Members Dababneh and Calderon (Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Arambula, Atkins, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chavez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Hadley, Harper, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones -Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Quirk, Rendon, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, and Wood) July 15, 2015 House Resolution No. 28—Relative to humane education. 1 WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part of the Hate Violence 2 Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require 3 instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote 4 and encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of animals; 5 and 6 WHEREAS, The States of Florida, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, 7 Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin have adopted 8 humane education laws similar to California's; and 9 WHEREAS, Numerous academic studies have established a 10 correlation between animal cruelty during childhood and 11 interpersonal violence in adulthood; and 98 HR28 —2- 1 WHEREAS, Law enforcement agencies in major cities such as 2 Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles have acknowledged this 3 correlation and formed special enforcement units to combat animal 4 cruelty; and 5 WHEREAS, Humane education, such as that involving wildlife, 6 the animals' place in the overall environment, and the negative 7 impacts humans can have on them, including death and extinction, 8 can disrupt the cycle of animal and human abuse by decreasing a 9 child's potential to be abusive or neglectful toward animals and, 10 consequently, to promote prosocial behavior toward humans; and 11 WHEREAS, Humane education programs seek to prevent 12 violence by teaching empathy, compassion, and respect for all 13 living beings and help children develop into caring, responsible 14 citizens; and 15 WHEREAS, Reputable nonprofit organizations are working to 16 implement humane education programs through in -classroom 17 presentations, teacher training, and the provision of relevant 18 resources, and these organizations could assist California schools 19 in complying with the Education Code's humane education 20 provisions without burdening school budgets; and 21 WHEREAS, The experiences of these nonprofit organizations, 22 as well as other teachers or organizations that have conducted pilot 23 humane education efforts, provide evidence that student knowledge 24 and positive perceptions of animals is not as commonplace as it 25 should be; and 26 WHEREAS, Deficiencies in children's understanding of the 27 role animals have in the economy of nature and in people's lives 28 contribute to a proliferation in the number of wild and domestic 29 animals that are suffering from cruelty, abandonment, high animal 30 shelter euthanasia rates, and, in extreme circumstances, extinction; 31 and 32 WHEREAS, Schools and school districts are undertaking steps 33 to rectify these deficiencies by promoting humane education and 34 implementing it in classrooms; now, therefore, be it 35 Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That 36 compliance with Education Code provisions should include 37 educating students on the principles of kindness and respect for 38 animals and observance of laws, regulations, and policies pertaining 39 to the humane treatment of animals, including wildlife and its 40 environment; and be it further 98 -3— HR28 1 Resolved, That actions such as implementing statewide or 2 districtwide "humane education days" and involving nonprofit 3 organizations in humane education activities with local faculty 4 and school administrators be considered for inclusion in compliance 5 efforts; and be it further 6 Resolved, That the Superintendent of Public Instruction be 7 encouraged to ensure the incorporation of humane education in 8 the core curriculum; and be it further 9 Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies 10 of this resolution to the State Senate, the Superintendent of Public 11 Instruction, the State Board of Education, the State Department of 12 Education, and the author for appropriate distribution. U 98 7/6/25, 5:12 PM Bill Text - SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. Ili LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. (2019-2020) SHARE THIS: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 73 CHAPTER 158 Relative to Blue Light Awareness Day. [ Filed with Secretary of State September 19, 2019. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. Fiscal Committee: no WHEREAS, There are over 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the State of California; and WHEREAS, Screen time viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day; and WHEREAS, The increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical researchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and mental health at a young age, along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; and WHEREAS, The scientific community and recent studies have identified growing concerns over potential long- term eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen usage and cumulative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent of Americans; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of 415-455 nanometers; and WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of melatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age -related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; and WHEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes; and https:Hlegi nfo.legislatu re.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtmI?bill_id=201920200SCR73 1 /2 7/6/25, 5:12 PM Bill Text - SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. WHEREAS, Given the growing body of research around the breadth and scope of potential eye and systemic health impacts related to blue light exposure, the State of California encourages citizens, particularly children, to consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure to high-energy visible blue light; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. https:Hleginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtmI?bill_id=201920200SCR73 2/2 rah LECISLATT� E INFORM.,MON Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites AB-638 Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs. (2021- 2022) SHARE THIS: in X Assembly Bill No. 638 CHAPTER 584 Date Published: 10/07/2021 02:00 PM An act to amend Section 5840 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health, and making an appropriation therefor. Approved by Governor October 06, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State October 06, 2021. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 638, Quirk -Silva. Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs. Existing law, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), an initiative measure enacted by the voters as Proposition 63 at the November 2, 2004, statewide general election, establishes the continuously appropriated Mental Health Services Fund to fund various county mental health programs and requires counties to spend those funds on mental health services, as specified. The MHSA requires counties to establish a program designed to prevent mental illnesses from becoming severe and disabling and authorizes counties to use funds designated for prevention and early intervention to broaden the provision of those community -based mental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities. Existing law authorizes the MHSA to be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Legislature if the amendments are consistent with, and further the purposes of, the MHSA. This bill would amend the MHSA by including in the prevention and early intervention services authorized to be provided, prevention and early intervention strategies that address mental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs relating to cooccurring mental health and substance use services. By authorizing a new use for continuously appropriated funds, this bill would make an appropriation. The bill would state the finding and declaration of the Legislature that this change is consistent with, and furthers the intent of, the MHSA. Vote: 2/3 Appropriation: yes Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: no THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 5840 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read: 5840. (a) The State Department of Health Care Services, in coordination with counties, shall establish a program designed to prevent mental illnesses from becoming severe and disabling. The program shall emphasize improving timely access to services for underserved populations. (b) The program shall include the following components: (1) Outreach to families, employers, primary care health care providers, and others to recognize the early signs of potentially severe and disabling mental illnesses. (2) Access and linkage to medically necessary care provided by county mental health programs for children with severe mental illness, as defined in Section 5600.3, and for adults and seniors with severe mental illness, as defined in Section 5600.3, as early in the onset of these conditions as practicable. (3) Reduction in stigma associated with either being diagnosed with a mental illness or seeking mental health services. (4) Reduction in discrimination against people with mental illness. (c) The program shall include mental health services similar to those provided under other programs that are effective in preventing mental illnesses from becoming severe, and shall also include components similar to programs that have been successful in reducing the duration of untreated severe mental illnesses and assisting people in quickly regaining productive lives. (d) The program shall emphasize strategies to reduce the following negative outcomes that may result from untreated mental illness: (1) Suicide. (2) Incarcerations. (3) School failure or dropout. (4) Unemployment. (5) Prolonged suffering. (6) Homelessness. (7) Removal of children from their homes. (e) Prevention and early intervention funds may be used to broaden the provision of community -based mental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities to these services, including prevention and early intervention strategies that address mental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs relating to cooccurring mental health and substance use services. (f) In consultation with mental health stakeholders, and consistent with regulations from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, pursuant to Section 5846, the department shall revise the program elements in Section 5840 applicable to all county mental health programs in future years to reflect what is learned about the most effective prevention and intervention programs for children, adults, and seniors. SEC. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that this act is consistent with, and furthers the intent of, the Mental Health Services Act within the meaning of Section 18 of that act. 7/6/25, 10:49 PM Bill Text -AB-2246 Pupil suicide prevention policies. IUr LEGISLATIN'F INF0RXIATION Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources AB-2246 Pupil suicide prevention policies. (2015-2016) SHARE THIS: ® X Assembly Bill No. 2246 CHAPTER 642 My Subscriptions My Favorites An act to add Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 215) to Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to pupil health. Approved by Governor September 26, 2016. Filed with Secretary of State September 26, 2016. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 2246, O'Donnell. Pupil suicide prevention policies. Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state and provides for the establishment of school districts and other local educational agencies to operate these schools and provide instruction to pupils. Existing law establishes the State Department of Education in state government and vests the department with specified powers and duties relating to the state's public school system. This bill would require the governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined, that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, to, before the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, adopt a policy on pupil suicide prevention, as specified, that specifically addresses the needs of high -risk groups. By imposing additional duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state -mandated local program. The bill would require the department to develop and maintain a model policy to serve as a guide for local educational agencies. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions. Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) According to the latest 2013 data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults 10 to 24 years of age, inclusive. (b) As children and teens spend a significant amount of their young lives in school, the personnel who interact with them on a daily basis are in a prime position to recognize the warning signs of suicide and make the https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biIINavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB2246 1/2 7/6/25, 10:49 PM appropriate referrals for help. Bill Text-AB-2246 Pupil suicide prevention policies. (c) In a national survey conducted by the Jason Foundation, the number one person whom a pupil would turn to for helping a friend who might be suicidal was a teacher. It is imperative that when a young person comes to a teacher for help, the teacher has the knowledge, tools, and resources to respond. (d) There are national hotlines available to help adults and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) youth experiencing suicidal ideation, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Trevor Project, respectively. (e) According to the Family Acceptance Project, research has found that, for an LGBTQ youth, having at least one supportive adult can reduce the youth's risk of suicide. (f) A model policy on suicide prevention created in consultation with suicide prevention experts and other stakeholders is available through the Trevor Project for adoption or adaptation, or both, by the State Department of Education and local educational agencies. SEC. 2. Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 215) is added to Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, to read: Article 2.5. Pupil Suicide Prevention Policies 215. (a) (1) The governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, adopt, at a regularly scheduled meeting, a policy on pupil suicide prevention in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school -employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. (2) The policy shall specifically address the needs of high -risk groups, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) Youth bereaved by suicide. (B) Youth with disabilities, mental illness, or substance use disorders. (C) Youth experiencing homelessness or in out -of -home settings, such as foster care. (D) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning youth. (3) (A) The policy shall also address any training to be provided to teachers of pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, on suicide awareness and prevention. (B) Materials approved by a local educational agency for training shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the schoolsite and within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services. (C) Materials approved for training may also include programs that can be completed through self -review of suitable suicide prevention materials. (4) The policy shall be written to ensure that a school employee acts only within the authorization and scope of the employee's credential or license. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school employee to diagnose or treat mental illness unless the employee is specifically licensed and employed to do so. (5) To assist local educational agencies in developing policies for pupil suicide prevention, the department shall develop and maintain a model policy in accordance with this section to serve as a guide for local educational agencies. (b) For purposes of this section, "local educational agency" means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school. SEC. 3. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. https:Hleginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biliNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB2246 2/2 7/7/25, 11:50 AM Bill Text - SB-224 Pupil instruction: mental health education. Ili i LEGISLATIVF INFORN.I.,%TION Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites SB-224 Pupil instruction: mental health education. (2021-2022) SHARE THIS: in X Date Published: 10/11/2021 02:00 PM Senate Bill No. 224 CHAPTER 675 An act to add Article 6 (commencing with Section 51925) to Chapter 5.5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction. Approved by Governor October 08, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State October 08, 2021. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 224, Portantino. Pupil instruction: mental health education. Existing law requires, during the next revision of the publication "Health Framework for California Public Schools," the Instructional Quality Commission to consider developing, and recommending for adoption by the State Board of Education, a distinct category on mental health instruction to educate pupils about all aspects of mental health. Existing law requires mental health instruction for these purposes to include, but not be limited to, specified elements, including reasonably designed and age -appropriate instruction on the overarching themes and core principles of mental health. This bill would require each school district, county office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils in middle school or high school to include in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of the bill, as specified. The bill would require that instruction to include, among other things, reasonably designed instruction on the overarching themes and core principles of mental health. The bill would require that instruction and related materials to, among other things, be appropriate for use with pupils of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities, and English learners. The bill would require the State Department of Education to develop a plan to expand mental health instruction in California public schools on or before January 1, 2024. Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: no THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) Mental health is critical to overall health, well-being, and academic success. (2) Mental health challenges affect all age groups, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic classes. https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biIINavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB224 1/3 7/7/25, 11:50 AM Bill Text - SB-224 Pupil instruction: mental health education. (3) Millions of Californians, including at least one in five youths, live with mental health challenges. Millions more are affected by the mental health challenges of someone else, such as a close friend or family member. (4) Mental health education is one of the best ways to increase awareness and the seeking of help, while reducing the stigma associated with mental health challenges. The public education system is the most efficient and effective setting for providing this education to all youth. (b) For the foregoing reasons, it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this measure to ensure that all California pupils in grades 1 to 12, inclusive, have the opportunity to benefit from a comprehensive mental health education. SEC. 2. Article 6 (commencing with Section 51925) is added to Chapter 5.5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read: Article 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education 51925. Each school district, county office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils in middle school or high school shall include in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of this article. This section shall not be construed to limit a school district, county office of education, state special school, or charter school in offering or requiring instruction in mental health as specified in this article. This instruction shall include all of the following: (a) Reasonably designed instruction on the overarching themes and core principles of mental health. (b) Defining signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges. Depending on pupil age and developmental level, this may include defining conditions such as depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and anxiety, including post -traumatic stress disorder. (c) Elucidating the evidence -based services and supports that effectively help individuals manage mental health challenges. (d) Promoting mental health wellness and protective factors, which includes positive development, social and cultural connectedness and supportive relationships, resiliency, problem solving skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and a positive school and home environment in which pupils feel comfortable. (e) The ability to identify warning signs of common mental health problems in order to promote awareness and early intervention so that pupils know to take action before a situation turns into a crisis. This shall include instruction on both of the following: (1) How to seek and find assistance from professionals and services within the school district that includes, but is not limited to, school counselors with a pupil personnel services credential, school psychologists, and school social workers, and in the community for themselves or others. (2) Evidence -based and culturally responsive practices that are proven to help overcome mental health challenges. (f) The connection and importance of mental health to overall health and academic success and to co-occurring conditions, such as chronic physical conditions, chemical dependence, and substance abuse. (g) Awareness and appreciation about the prevalence of mental health challenges across all populations, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses, including the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture on the experience and treatment of mental health challenges. (h) Stigma surrounding mental health challenges and what can be done to overcome stigma, increase awareness, and promote acceptance. This shall include, to the extent possible, classroom presentations of narratives by trained peers and other individuals who have experienced mental health challenges and how they coped with their situations, including how they sought help and acceptance. 51926. Instruction and materials required pursuant to this article shall satisfy all of the following: (a) Be appropriate for use with pupils of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities, and English learners. (b) Be accessible to pupils with disabilities, including, but not limited to, providing a modified curriculum, materials and instruction in alternative formats, and auxiliary aids. https:Hleginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biliNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB224 2/3 7/7/25, 11:50 AM Bill Text - SB-224 Pupil instruction: mental health education. (c) Not reflect or promote bias against any person on the basis of any category protected by Section 220. (d) Be coordinated with any existing on -campus mental health providers including, but not limited to, providers with a pupil personnel services credential, who may be immediately called upon by pupils for assistance. 51927. (a) This article does not limit a pupil's health and mental health privacy or confidentiality rights. (b) A pupil receiving instruction pursuant to this article shall not be required to disclose their confidential health or mental health information at any time in the course of receiving that instruction, including, but not limited to, for the purpose of the peer component described in subdivision (h) of Section 51925. 51928. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) "Age appropriate" has the same meaning as defined in Section 51931. (b) "English learner" has the same meaning as defined in Section 51931. (c) "Evidence -based" means verified or supported by research conducted in compliance with scientific methods and published in peer -reviewed journals, where appropriate, and recognized as accurate and objective by professional organizations and agencies with expertise in the mental health field. (d) "Instructors trained in the appropriate courses" means instructors with knowledge of the most recent evidence -based research on mental health. 51929. On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a plan to expand mental health instruction in California public schools. https://leg info. legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtmI?bill_id=202120220SB224 3/3 Date: 7/7/20251:05:01 PM From: "Craig A Durfey" To Cc: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Warring: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. correction insert title: On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM wrote: 07-07-2025 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN C•77TC � 1: �1 • lU•d:• ��•] <httosl/socialeimtionalpaws.com> SOCIALENIOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... 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Today writing an update letter to all addressing epidemic usages from social media to take responsibility for the damage their algorithrrts and design choices are causing to our kids.", Esports Video Garrie Addiction Consequences, The Suprerne Court on Friday upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking children from seeing online pomography, How does pornography change the brain?. Nearly half of the states have passed sh-Aar laws requiring adult website users to verify their ages to access pornographic material. The laws come as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online pom, including hardcore obscene material .Hearing: 'Screentime in Schools" Early Childhood, Elementary, and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act. SACRAMENTO - The California State Assembly today approved Assembly Bill 2, 2025-2026-landnnrk legislation authored by Assemblymemiber Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) that would hold social media platforns financially accountable if their negligence contributes to harm suffered by children and teens, with a 61-0 unanirmuus vote. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TINE, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Hillsborough, NC 27278. 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Esports programs expand across grade levels. httusl/socialemotionalpaws.comblogpost-1/flhow does-pomogranhv change-th e-brain What One Boys Story Tells Us About Video Gam Addiction: By li thing children's access to gaming they are nmre likely to find joy in real -world activities --such as spending time with family, reading creative and outdoor play, and school. Such limits also help children learn that technology is best used as a tool, not a toy.Melamrie's description ofher sods symptoms revealed the signs of video gam addiction demands to add to already exorbitant time gaming sneaking and lying about gadget use, rages when parents tried to limit electronics, and profound damage to fammily relationships and school success fromovcrusc ofvideo games. OC govcmmcrt agencies need to improve hate crime initiatives, grand jury says: Orange County agencies - including the OC Board of Supervisors - should improve how hate crimes and incidents are reported and addressed, the Orange County Grand Jury said after a review of local responses and programs. Concerns over the effectiveness of local efforts to combat hate and countywide reporting systems led to the study, the grand jury said in its recently released report, 'Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?" House Resolution No. 28-Relative to humane education line 1 WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part ofthe Hate Violence line 2 Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require line 3 instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote line 4 and encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of animals; line 5 and bttnsl/socialemotionalpaws.coiniblog=post- l/floc-goverrnrrnt-agencies-need-to -improve-hate-crime-initiatives-gr SCR 73, Pan Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of415-455 nanomters; and WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release ofmlatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age -related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; and WHEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes Hope Squad is a school -based, peer -to -peer suicide prevention program that trains students to recognize and respond to mental health smuggles and suicidal thoughts among their peers. Students nominated as trustworthy and caring by their classmates form the "squad" and receive training from school staff on how to identify warning signs, provide support, and connect their peers with professional help. bUs:/www.hopesquad.com' What is a HOPE Squad? Springville High School student answers these three questions in this film What is a HOPE Squad? How has the HOPE Squad influenced my school? 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S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levels Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Hold Social Media Companies Accountable for Hann to Kids For innrediate release: Monday, May 12, 2025 SACRAMENTO - The California State Assembly today approved Assembly Bill 2, landmark legislation authored by Assemblyarniber Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) that would hold social n-rdia platforms financially accountable if their negligence contributes to harm suffered by children and teens, with a 6 1 - 0 unanimous vote. 'Despite the Legislature's continued efforts to address the mental health crisis fueled by social rr edia, the platforms, remain unaccountable," said Assembl member Josh Lowerrthat "AB 2 is a necessary step to finally compel the industry to take responsibility for the damage their algorithms and design choices are causing to our kids." AB 2, which is sponsored by Commn Sense Media, targets large social media companies whose own internal research made public through whistleblowers and investigations has shown they are aware of the addictive and hamifid nature of their platforms, particularly on young users. 'I he bill creates a legal pathway for financial liability when a platfom's failure to exercise ordinary care results in harm to a minor. httosl/socialemotionalpaws.comiblogpost-1147 asses-groundbreaking-leaislat ion to -boll -social -media -companies Video Gam Addiction Lawsuit This lawsuit is rooted in the failure of video gam companies to war rrmrors about the risks ofmdeo gam addiction. We aim to hold these corporations accountable for negligence and its impact on the lives ofyoung gamrs. If you've suffered due to excessive gaming, your story matters, and justice can be sought Your journey from gaming addiction to recovery matters. Let your voice be heard, and let's work together to ensure Enure generations ofgamers dont face the sane challenges. Join us in this pivotal rmvernernt for justice and accountability in the garrmng industry. Video Game Addiction Consequences For too long, video game addiction has been dismissed as an accepted side effect of digital entertairmnerrt. However, the reality is far more serious. Young lives have been derailed, educational prospects lost, and mertal and physical health compromised. If you began gaming as a minor and are now facing the consequences, you may be eligible to join the lawsuit Are you or someone you know struggling with the impacts of video game addiction? It's tim to step out of the virtual world and into the realm of justice. Our mission is to support individuals, particularly young adults, who have suffered due to the unregulated lure of video garmies. Ibis legal action is not just about compensation; it's about holding video game companies accountable for the hidden dangers in their products. bps J/socialemotiona paws.com blog post-1 /Ovideo-gam-addictionlawsuit Study fads little evidence linknng violent video gams to increased aggression in adolescents. A longitudinal study of a large nary ber of Czech adolescents found that individuals scoring higher on physical aggression tended to play video games that are a bit more violemrt. This was particularly the case among younger participants. However, the study did of find any evidence that changes in how mach one plays violent video games had an impact on fimare physical aggression. The research was published in Computers in Human Behavior. Video games have become one of the most popular forrm of entertainment worldwide. Over the past few decades, they have evolved from simple, pixelated programs into imiersive, lifelike experiences, spanning a wide variety of genres. Today, nearly 3 billion people around the globe are active video game players. From the early days ofvideo gaming, violent video games -those that focus on physical aggression, combat, or other forms of violence as a primary element of gunplay --have attracted significant attention from researchers. Early studies often reported a link between playing violent video gams and increased physical aggression in children This link has raised concerns, particularly given that many of the rust popular video games contain violent content Yet, it remains unclear whether violent video gams make players more aggressive or whether individuals who are already more aggressive are simply more drawn to these types of games. <httpsJ/socialemotioruipaws.comlblog-post-1/tstudy-finds-little-evidence-1 inking violent-video-gags-to-increa> Study finds little evidence linking violent video games to increa /// <IMsJ/socialerotiona)paws.corrblog_post-1/fesports-bring,-violence-schoo Is-have-as-educatiotrscreentimecd> ESPORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION// SCREINITME/CD Will Your Gamer Survive College This Fall?75% have some level of httnsl/socialemotionalpaws.comblog_post-1/"-your-gamer-survive-colleg e- this- fall75%25- have- sone-level-of Hearing: "Screentirne in Schools" Subcomiittee on Early Childhood, Elernentary, and Secondary Education (Committee on Education and Workforce) Tuesday, Jule 10, 2025 (10:15 Alva) httpsl/socialen-Db alpaws.comblog12ost-1/flkrley holds-hearing-on-sereent ine-in-schools U.S. CONGRESS The World Wikl Web: ExarrmmrgHarnr Online. bopsl/socialemotionalpaws.conYblog post-1/d7us-congress-the-world-wild-web -cn hams -online Hearing: "Screenti re in Schools" Early Childhood, Elementary, and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education 2176 Raybum House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 httnsl/socialemotionalpaws.conThlog-post-1/flhearing-screentime-ir-schools- early-childhood-elementary-and Experts Call for Congressional Action on Kids' Online Safety hapsJ/socialemotionalpaws.conniblog_post- 1 /t7e=erts-call-for-congressional -action-on-bids-online-safety Five Actions Congress Can Take Now to Protect Children Online. bapsl/socialemotionalpaws.comn�blog_post-1/f7five-actions-congress-can-take -now-to-protect-children-online Improving health Inspiring change. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TIME, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Hillsborough, NC 27278 <b0psJ/www.mniNcountync.gov/DocumenrtCenter/View/31474/Resoh tioii-Address iig-Social Media -Use -Screen -Time -and -Mental -Health Approved-20250326_For-Sha rm . bidld=> bW2s!/www.orangecotujym.go3/DocumentCerrterNiew/31474/Resolutior-Addressi py SocialMedia-Use-Screen-Time-and-Mental Health Approved-20250326_For-Shar Lng?bidld= <httusftww.oraugecggiM.,g v/DocwnmrtCenterNiew/30954/Resolution Address ji -Social Media-Use-Screen-Time-and-Youd-Mental Heahh> Resolution -Addressing- Social -Media -Use -Screen Time -and -Youth -Mental Health Will U.S. Congress Correa support knit screen time prevent abuse jZ sl/socialernob mlpaws.comiblog12ost-1/fwil-us-congress-conea-suM t-limit-screenti w-prevent-abuse How does pornography change the brain? Sexual desire is one of the most motivational forces in humanity nuking pornography the biggest economic engine fueling the expansion of the Internet. How does pornography change the brain? Addiction is a disorder of the brain's reward system that changes both brain structure and function Most parents are not aware ofthis. The same brain pathway that is activated with drug and alcohol use is also activated by the use ofpomography: the dopamine reward pathway. Novelty, shock, and surprise are powerful motivating factors for tweens and teens as pornography exposure elevates dopanmle to u rutural levels and causes a high arousal state. Internet pom is very arousing to teens who are just discovering their sexuality. Here are some ways the brain changes with porn use: What causes a pom addiction? Access to any addictive substance or activity - drags, alcohol, gambling - will increase the risk for inappropriate use and addiction The same is try with internet pornography. Pom viewing is inevitable when kids have access to private, personal screens such as smartphones and tablets. These three factors increase the odds of addiction: High dopanmle production Porn addiction is caused by an increasing dependency on the high dopamine production that is triggered in the brain by viewing sexual content. Survival activities lake eating (food), and procreation (sex) produce the highest dopamine responses. The brain creates mennries or cravings for things that create excessive dopamine. 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Espomts programs expand across grade levels. biipsl/socialermtiomjpaws.conYblogpost-1/Fhow does-pomogranhv change-th e-brain Kids Off Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Mini n rn To 13, Prohibits Use OfAlgoritlm-is To Feed Addictive Content To Teens Under 17. 'Protecting kids online is not a partisan issue, and our bipartisan coalition - which includes several parents ofkids and teenagers - represents the m1hons ofparents across the country who've long been asking for help." The Kids OffSocial Media Act is supported by Public Citizen, National Organization for Women, National Association of Social Workers, National League for Nursing, National Association of School Nurses, KidsToo, Count on Mothers, Arnerican Federation of Teachers, American Counseling Association, National Federation of Fanrilies, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Council for Mental Wellbeing Parents Television and Media Council, Tyler Clerrrenti Foundation, Parents Who Fight, Conservative Ladies of America, David's Legacy Foundation, Digital Progress, HAS Coalition, Parents Defending Education Action, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Comn ittee, and the Arrerican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. httnsl/socialemotionalpaws.com blog_post-1/gwill-local-govenmrnt-children s-limit-screentimechikl-abuse-esn Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act BOSTON, MA - Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters supportthe Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) which would adopt responsible safeguards Bipartisan legislation that would require social media platforms to protect kids and teens from online bamm has near universal support across the political spectrum, according to a new poll released today by Issue One's Council for Responsible Social Media and Fairplay. The findings corm amid growing calls for lawmakers to put responsible safeguards in place to address the haninkil impact of social media on young people after another whistleblower came before Congress to testify that Meta knew its products were hurting kids. In the new poll of U. S. voters, conducted by Hans Kaiser and Associates/Hart Research, 87% ofthe electorate believes that it is important for the president and Congress to take action to combat the harm being caused by social media platforrrn. This includes 86% of respondents who voted for former President Tnirp in the 2020 presidential election, and 88% of voters who supported then candidate Joe Biden Nearly all voters (94%) agree that mental health challenges facing children and teens today are a serious problem and three in four (731/o) blame social media and say the platforms have bad a negative intact on the mental health of youth over the last 20 years. Further dermnstrating the overwhelming public support for congressional action, 86% ofvoters support the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which would require social media platforms to protect minors from specific online hams, such as the promotion of eating disorders, suicide, substance abuse, and sexual exploitation. The bill would provide children and parents with new safeguards, require the strongest safety settings by default, and impose penalties on companies whose design features expose children to these types ofharms on their platfoms. 'Parents have bad enough They re doing everything they can to keep their kids safe online, but parents can't do this alone," said Alix Fraser, director of Issue One's Council for Responsible Social Media. "Congress mast take action now by passing KO SA into law. Voters are demanding leadership, and it's time for lawmakers to deliver on their prornises and take mcaningU steps to keep our children safe online and finally hold tech companies accourrtable." lrttnsJ/sociatemotiomlpaws.comyblo -post-1/F%E2%80%94-nearly-9-in-10-us-vo ters- support -the -kids -online- safety -act Supreme Court upholds Texas law airried at blocking kids from seeing pornography online. WASH NGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking children from seeing online pornography. Nearly half of the states have passed sbnilar laws requiring adult website users to verify their ages to access pornographic material The laws come as sn rephones and other devices make it easier to access online porn, including hardeore obscene materiaL The court split along ideological lines in the 6-3 ruling. It's a loss for an adult -entertainment industry trade group called the Free Speech Coalition, which challenged the Texas law. Th majority opinion, authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, found the treasure didn't seriously restrict adults' free -speech rights. "Adults have the right to access speech obscene only to minors ... but adults have no First Amendment right to avoid age verification," he wrote. In a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan wrote that the court should have used a higher legal standard in weighing whether the law creates free -speech problems for adults. '7 would demand Texas show more, to ensure it is not undervaluing the interest in free expression," she wrote. Pornhub, one of the world's busiest websites, has stopped operating in several states, including Texas, citing the technical and privacy hurdles in complying with the laws. bttnsJ/socialemotiona-baws.comblogpost-1/Fsuprerrr-court-upholds-texas-la w aimed -at -blocking kids-from-seein Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages takes effect. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - You may soon be required to prove you're older than 18 to watch porn in Utah, if adult websites comply with a law that took effect Wednesday. A new state law requiring adult websites verify the ages of their users took effect on Wednesday, making the state at least the second to enact an age verification law to shield kids from sexually explicit materials that have become increasingly accessible online. 'It's part of our job as society - and maybe a subset of my job as a lawmaker - to try to protect children," state Sea Todd Weiler, the measure's Republican sponsor, said. 'Tmnot gonna blame all of society's ills on pornography, but I don't think it's helpful when a kid is fomning their impressions of sex and gender to have all of this filth and lewd depictions on their mind." httnsl/socialerrutionalpaws.comblog_post-1/futah-law-requu_ing,pomsites- verify-user-ages-takes-effect What One Boys Story Tel Us About Video Gam Addiction By limiting children's access to ganing, they are rmre likely to find joy in real -world activities --such as spending tirr, with fanaly, reading, creative and outdoor play, and school. Such limits also help children learn that technology is best used as a toot not a toy. httnsl/socialemotionalpaws.comblog-post-1/Fwhat-one-boys-story-tells-us-a bout- 0deo-gam-addiction What One Boys Story Tells Us About Video Gam Addiction By linutung children's access to gaming, they are more likely to find joy in real -world activities --such as spending tim with family, reading, creative and outdoor play, and schooL Such Hints also help children learn that technology is best used as a toot not a toy. Melanie's description ofher sods syrrptorrs revealed the signs of video game addiction: dery nds to add to already exorbitant time gaming, sneaking and lying about gadget use, rages when parents tried to limit electronics, and profound damage to farmly relationships and school success from overuse of video games. In 2013, hitemet Gaming Disorder was placed in U. S. psychiatry's chief guidebook, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), as a diagnosis that needs more research before it's fully accepted. However, the diagnosis is already recognized in China, South Korea, and Japan, and there is increasing concern it's afflicting many American children and teens. Iftsl/socialetrotiorralpaws.corrblog"ost-1/Fwhat-one-boys-story-tells-us-a bout -video -game -addiction Why Your Kids CANNOT Stop Garrmng! Dr. Richard Freed Fxplains Dr. Andrew Doan led the way in bringing knowledge of video game addiction forward in his great book, Hooked on Gams. In this powerful video interview, I sit down with Dr. Doan to talk about why this generation of kids is leaving behind the real world to get booked on video gams, social media, and online video. htmsJ/socialerrotionalpaws.comblo - ost-1/FwhXyour-kids-carnlot-a=- W dr-rihard-freed-explains A bill supported by fast lady Melarria Tnanp that would fight revenge porn cleared Congress Monday. The bill, which passed the Senate in February, passed the House 409-2 vote and now heads to President Donald Trrurp for his signature, according to Fox News. The Tools to Address Known Exploitation by hnrobIzing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks is known as the Take it Down Act. Today, the House took a critical step to combat the growing online publication of real and deepfake nonconsensual intimate images with the passage of the Take It Down Act. 1 want to thank First Lady Melania Trump for championing this important legislation that empowers and provides protections to victims of online sexual exploitation. It also crininalizes the publication ofnonconsensual intimate images and mandates their removal from online platforms once reported. The First Lady's leadership has been instrruriental in the bill's passage, and we look forward to seeing this signed into law. httnsl/socialernotionalpaws.com blog-12ost-1/flmlania-pushed-bill-overwheh i Wjy passes -now -just -needs -preside President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump arid others, after signing the 'Take It Down Act" during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House, Monday, May 19, 2025 President Donald Trip, with first lady Melania Trump and others, after signing the 'Take It Down Act" during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House, The bill makes it a federal crinne to "knowingly publish" or threaten to publish intimate images without a person's consent, inchxling AI -created "deepfakes." Websites and social media companies will be required to remove such material within 48 hours after a victim requests it. The platforms mast also take steps to delete duplicate content. Many states have already banned the dissemination of sexually explicit deepfakes or revenge porn, but the Take It Down Act is a rare example of federal regulators imposing on intemet companies. WpsJ/socialemotiomipaws.comlblog=post-1/flsigns-a-bill-to-make-posting-% E2%80%98revenW-porn%F,2%801/o99-a-federal-cri m The TAKE rT DOWN Act would protect and empower victims ofnorrconsensual intimate inage abuse. White nearly every state has a law protecting people from on consensual intimate imagery (NCII), inckiding 30 states with laws explicitly covering sexual deepfaakes, these state laws vary in classification of crime and penalty and have uneven criminal prosecution. Further, victims struggle to have images depictingthemremoved fromwebsites, increasingthe &elnhood the images are continuously spread and victims are trauratized. In 2022, Congress passed legislation creating a civil cause of action for victims to sue individuals responsible for publishing NCII. However, bringing a civil action can be incredibly impractical It is time-consuming, expensive, and may force victims to relive trauma. Further exacerbating the problem, it is not always clear who is responsible for publishing the NCR. h�tt s1/socialermtionalpaws.con-Yblog12ost-1/fthe-take-it-down act -would -pro tect- and- empower -victims -of -non con OC government agencies need to improve hate crime initiatives, grand jury says. Orange County agencies - including the OC Board of Supervisors - should improve how hate crimes and incidents are reported and addressed, the Orange County Grand Jury said after a review of local responses and programs. Concerns over the effectiveness of local efforts to combat hate and countywide reporting systems led to the study, the grand jury said in its recently released report, 'Mate: What is Orange County Doing About It?" Only two out of three schools in Orange County collect data on hate crimics and incidents that occur on their campus, a grand jury survey of school districts reported. Just over half provide formal training on hate crimes to their staff the grand jury said, and very few receive fimding specifically for addressing bate crimes. 'Mate is a learned behavior. Early intervention is essential for pornoting tolerance and respect," the jury wrote in its findings, recormiending the OC Department of Education develop better databases tracking incidents. The jury is also reconnieriding that the county education department provide a centralized database of resources and programs for K-12 schools and focus on age -appropriate curriculum in kindergarten through fifth grade to address the problem of hate crimes in schooL In 2023, Orange County reported 95 hate crimes, a decrease from 112 incidents in 2022 and the first decline since 2016. The most frequently targeted groups continue to be the Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Black and Jewish residents, who comprise just over 2% of the comity's population, remain disproportionately impacted. Notably, hate crime data may be incomplete, due to four cities -Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Orange, and Westminster - submitting incomplete records. httosl/socialermtiomnalpaws.con*tog- ost-1/floc-government-agencies-need-to -improve-hate-crime-initiatives-gr Another Video Surfaces Showing Pacifica High Water Polo Team Doin August 21, 2019 / 1259 PM PDT / KCAL News GARDEN GROVE (CBSLA) - A second video has surfaced appearing to show members of Garden Grove's Pacifica High School water polo team doing Nazi salutes, this just two days after a previous video with sinrilar imagery sparked commnity outrage over the response from school officials. The new video, shot by a farmer Pacifica High student somrietime in 2018, shows members of the Pacifica High water polo team doing Nazi salutes at the edge of a pool The student, who did not want to be identified, said he witnessed team members comronly giving Nazi salutes, and after watching them do so repeatedly, he discretely shot the video. This comes after a video posted to social media last year showing a group of students believed to be from the same Pacifica High water polo team doing a Nazi salute came to light Monday. The video, which was shot in November 2018, was taken during an off -campus student athletics banquet, the Garden Grove Unified School District confinned to CBS2. The eight -second video, first obtained by the Daily Beast, appears to show a group of about 10 students doing a Nazi salute and engaging in a German chant. hams• /socialemotionalpaws.com'blog-post-1/Fanother- video- surfaces- showing -Pacifica- ' -water-polo-team-doin After school Nazi salute video, more racist videos errerge. GARDEN GROVE, Calif - School officials in Orange County, CaVonva, said they will reopen an investigation into a group of high school students seen on video giving Nazi salutes last year after more racist irr ages surfaced, according to a report Wednesday. The initial video obtained by the Daily Beast - which posted about 8 seconds of it - shows members ofthe boys' water polo team at Pacifica High School in an empty room that adnm>istrative officials say was later used for an athletic banquet. The video showed about 10 boys in a stiff -arm salute while singing a Nazi marching song. httosl/socialemotionalpaws.comblog"ost-1/flatter-schl na oozi-salute-video -rare-racist-videos-emeree Nazi Salute Video, Threats Made At Pacifica High School httnsl/socialemotionalpaws.comblog-post-1/fna2i-sahrte-video-threats-made - at -Pacifica -high school A mother's waning: If you have white teen sons, listen up ... Joanna Schroeder has a warning for parents of teen and tween white boys: If you don't pay attention to their online lives, the white supremacists will 'They've studied the way that our young men interact online, and they have looked at what these boys need," she said. "And they have learned how to fill those needs in order to entice them into propaganda." That's what she found when she asked her own teenager if they could go through some of his social mmdia together. 'He was scrolling quickly, really quickly," she said. ' It was so fast, and he slowed down, and I saw an image of Hitler and I stopped hind and I said, 'Wait, is that Hitler?"' It was. A rnerne depicting Hitler and implying a time traveler would have tipped himoffabout the fidure to keep him alive had popped into the boys Instagram suggestions. 'Z know my kids understand Hitler, but as I scrolled through his [social media] I saw more merms that joked about the Holocaust and joked about slavery," Schroeder said. The impact, she said, seemed to be "desensitizing our kids to things we should be sensitive to." i tnsJ/socialemotionalpaws.com'blo -post-1/fla-rmther%E20/0800/099s-wamin- if - you bave-white-teen-sons-listen-up-%E2%80%A6-1 How I stopped my teenager being recruited online. A mother expressed her concern about extremst content poisoning the maids of boys as they use the intemet, in a post that went viral She thinks there are warning signs parents should heed. In an age where anyone can access just about anything on the internet, white boys in the US seem particularly at risk from dangerous radicalization online. Marry mass shooting suspects in the US have three things in corranon: They are young, white and male. The suspect behind the El Paso shooting that killed 22 people in Texas is believed to have posted a racist manifesto online. Police investigating a deadly attack in Dayton the following day said the gunman was influenced by a "violent ideology', although no rnotive has been disclosed. The dangers of the Internet are not a novel talking point for parents and teachers, but these most recent tragedies have sparked renewed debate over what fannlies can - and should - do when it comes to rasing white boys in Arrerica. Short presentational grey lim'The red flags started going up for us when, a year or so ago, [our kids] started asking questions that felt like they came directly from alt-right talking points," says Joanna Schroeder, a Los Angeles -based writer, media critic and mother of three. <btU2sJ/socialerm ionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/Fhow-i stopped -my -teen eg r-bei ng-recruited-online> How I stopped my teenager being recruited online. Screen Time Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children and Adolescents: Aggressive behaviors have increasing trend in children and adolescents all over the world. This study aimed to perform a systematic review on the association between screen time activities and aggressive behaviors. Aggressive behaviors become an important priority in health promotion of children and adolescents all over the world. It is documented that at least 8% of children around the world are affected from bully behaviors and about 50%oftheminvolve aggression.[1,2,3] Behavioral problems such as juvenile misbehavior, adulthood violence and criminal behavior might root from experiences of aggressive behaviors of the first years offife. [4,5] In spite of the related investigations, there are still obvious gaps in evidence that focus on aggressive bullying behaviors and its predisposing factors. The results of studies of adolescents aggression behaviors' have discussed on different interactive factors which contributes from different domains of cognitive stimulation, emotional support and television exposure.[6,7] Recently, most ofthe children and adolescents spend a considerable part of their time using visual and auditory devices, inckXffig television, computer gams, cell phones, tablets and personal computers. [8,9,10] Along with these situations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that in daily program of under 2 years children, entertairmient media time should be limited to 1-2 hours. <httpsJ/socialermtionalpaws.conYblog-post-1/fscreerrtirm-activities-arrd-ag gressive-behaviors-among children -art- Screen Time Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children an CDC finds early signs of mental health improvement among teens Female and LGBTQ+ students, however, are still reporting more violence, signs of poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts than their male, cisgender and heterosexual peers do. Despite what the CDC calls "good news" and "positive signs," the data stroll shows increases in the percentage of students reporting violence and safety concerns at or on their way to school over the past two years. This includes increases in bullying (15% to 19%) and missing school because of such safety concerns (9%to 13%). Last year, the CDC called on schools to prevent and reduce the negative toll that violence and other trauma takes on teens, after the agency found dramatic increases in mental health challenges for teenage girls over the past decade. The CDC stressed that school -based activities could'hae a profound difference." In a statement Tuesday, Kathleen Fxhier, director of CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health, stressed "the vital role schools play in promoting health and well-being." Ethier said it is "critical to address school -based violence and safety concerns." In 2023, nearly 1 in 5 female students reported experiencing sexual violence in the past year. More than half of female students and more than 3 in 5 LGBTQ+ students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the same time frame, according to the report. To address these challenges and buffer the impact of negative life events, the report said schools can take these steps: Provide quality health education hicrease school connectedness. Create positive environments promoting mental health in schools. <Ia sJ/socialemotionalpaws.comblog_post-1/Fcdc-finds-early-sigm-of-merit al-healtlrunprovetrwnt-among-teens> CDC fords early signs ofnientalhealth improvement among teens House Resolution No. 28-Relative to humane education line 1 WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part of the Hate Violence line 2 Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require line 3 instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote Iv 4 and encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of annals; line 5 and line 6 WHEREAS, The States offlonda, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, line 7 Oregon, Permsylvammia, Washington, and Wisconsin have adopted line 8 humane education laws similar to Califor nia s; and line 9 WHEREAS, Numerous academic studies have established a line 10 correlation between animal cruelty during childhood and line 11 interpersonal violence in adulthood; and WI-IEREAS, Law enforcement agencies in major cities such as line 2 Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles have acknowledged this litre 3 correlation and formed special enforcement units to combat animal litre 4 cruelty; and line 5 WHIEREAS, Humane education, such as that involving wildlife, line 6 the annuals' place in the overall environment, and the negative line 7 impacts humans can have on them, including death and extinction, line 8 can disrupt the cycle of animal and human abuse by decreasing a line 9 child's potential to be abusive or neglectful toward animals and, litre 10 consequently, to prorate prosocial behavior toward humans; and line 11 WHEREAS, Humane education programs seek to prevent line 12 violence by teaching empathy, compassion, and respect for all line 13 living beings and help children develop into caring, responsible line 14 citizens; and line 15 WHEREAS, Reputable nonprofit organizations are working to line 16 implement humarte education programs through in -classroom line 17 presentations, teacher training, and the provision of relevant line 18 resources, and these organizations could assist California schools line 19 in complying with the Education Code's humane education line 20 provisions without burdening school budgets; and line 21 WHEREAS, The experiences of these nonprofit organizations, line 22 as well as other teachers or organizations that have conducted pilot line 23 humane education e$brts, provide evidence that student knowledge line 24 and positive perceptions of animals is not as commonplace as it line 25 should be; and line 26 WHEREAS, Deficiencies in children's understanding of the line 27 role animals have in the economy of nature and in people's lives line 28 contribute to a proliferation in the number of wild and domestic line 29 animals that are suffering from cruelty, abandonment, high animal line 30 shelter euthanasia rates, and, in extreme circumstances, extinction; line 31 and line 32 WHEREAS, Schools and school districts are undertaking steps line 33 to rectify these deficiencies by promoting humane education and line 34 implementing it in classrooms; now, therefore, be it SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. Digest Key Fiscal Coni nittee: NO WHEREAS, There are over 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the State of California; and Vvll E S, Screen tore viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day, and YMEREAS, The increased usage of; and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and ruedical researchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and nsntal health at a young age, along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; and WHEREAS, The scientific community and recent studies have identified growing concerns over potential long-term eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen usage and cumuative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; and WHIEREAS, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent ofAmencans; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of415-455 nanorneters; and WI IERFAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release oftnelatonin and has also been linked to prerr ature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential longterm vision problems such as age -related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation irTacts; and WHEREAS, Screen titre can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptons of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes; and WHEREAS, Given the growing body of research around the breadth and scope of potential eye and systemic health impacts related to blue h& exposure, the State of California encourages citimrn, particularly children, to consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure to higlrenergyvisible blue ]iglu; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring That the Legislature hereby designates October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution httnsMedab. leaslature.ca. gov/faces/billlvlavC Rent. x1mxril?bull_id=2019202 OOSCR73 For sake ofpupils' pupils, China to ban homework on apps BELTING (AP) - An eastern Chinese province plans to ban teachers from assigning homework to be completed on cellphone apps as part of efforts to preserve students' eyesight. Zhejiang province issued a draft regulation last week and is seeking public comment. It is one of several provinces considering such measures. Along with barring app-based homework assignments, the Zhejiang regulation would limit the use of electronic devices to 30 percent of total teaching tine and encourage the issuing ofpaper homework to be completed by hand. Soaring rates ofnearsightedness are bland partly on screen usage. While China's overall rate ofmyopia is 31 percent, among high school students it stands at 77 percent and among college students 80 percent .The regulation aim to pull that back to 70 percent among senior high school students, with rates among primary school students targeted at 38 percent and junior high school students at 60 percent. The regulation would bar pmirrrmry and middle school students from bringing electronic devices into classrooms without pernnssion, restrict amounts of honwork assigned and increase the tiny for breaks, sports and extra -curricular activities.httt sAocialerru onalpaws.comblog-post-1/Ffor- sake- of-pWils% E2%800/o99-pWils-china-to-ban-honowork-on-apes-2 How to Build Empathy and Strengthen Your School Comnmmnity <bttasJ/socialerotionalpaws.comblog_post-1 /fhow-to-build-empathy-and-stre ngdr-n-your-school-coHow to Build Empathy and Strengthen Your School Coma miry When reading to learn what works best for students - printed book <—*sJ/socialermtionalpaws.comblog_post-1/Fwherrreading-to-learn what-wo rks-best-for-students-1/oE2%80%94-printed-boo> When reading to learn, what works best for students - printed boo <httasJ/socialerotionalMws.comblog.post-1/fa-growing nLuTbcr-of-states-of 1pom-a-public-health crisis-1> A growing number of states call porn a public health crisis. <IiWsl/socialerotional2aws.comblog-12ost-11f1-in-10-kids-under- 10-have-se errpom> 1 IN 10 KIDS UNDER 10 HAVE SEEN PORN <l VsAocialerotionalWws.cornblog-post-1/florily-3%25-of-teen-boys-and-17 %25-of-girls-have-never-seen-onli2e-porn ONLY 3% OF TEEN BOYS AND 17% OF GIRLS HAVE NEVER SEEN ONLINE PORN <h�sJ/socialerotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/Fcobn-cancer-crisis-in-yowig_ people -could -be -fueled -by booming dr> Colon cancer crisis in young people could be fueled by booming dr <IiVsJ/socialermtionalpaws.comblog-12ost-1/ftoo-much-irrternet-use-is-chan gjjg4eenage-brains-study-fnds> Too Much Internet Use Is Changing Teenage Brains, Study Finds. <IiVsJ/socialemmtionalpaws.comblog-12ost-1/fener,@ -drinks-sold-to-under-1 6s- despite- supermarket -ban> Energy drinks sold to under-16s despite supermarket ban <bgpsJ/socialermtionalpaws.conYblog"ost-1/flibi be-smart-with-your-kids-s martphone-jacksonv&-partners-wit> FBI Be Smart With Your Kids' Smartphone Jacksonville partners wit <IMVsJ/socialemotionalpaws.comblog-post-1/ftmior-tech-companies-to-prote ct-childreri-fronrodine-sexual abuse> major tech companies to protect children from online sexual abuse <httnsJ/socialemotionalpaws.comblog12ost-1/faround-the-nation surgeori-gen eral sees-danger-in-video-gaim AROUND THE NATION; Surgeon General Sees Danger in Video Garms <httnsJ/socialemotiomWws.corablog-post-1/fthe-uk-may-ban sales-of-energ y-drinks-to-kids-under-l6-many-wa> The U.K. may ban sales of energy drinks to kids under 16. 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Millennial Makes Observation About Gen Z, Says She 'Can't Be' the Only One (d) The program shall emphasize strategies to reduce the following negative outcomes that may result from untreated mental illness: (1) Suicide. (2) Incarcerations. (3) School failure or dropout. (4) Unemployrrrent. (5) Prolonged suffering. (6) Homelessness. (7) Removal of children from their hours. (e) Prevention and early irrtervention funds may be used to broaden the provision of conTr amity -based mental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities to these services, including prevention and early intervention strategies that address mental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs relating to cooccurring irental health and substance use services. (f In consultation with mental health stakeholders, and consistent with regulations fromthe Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, pursuant to Section 5846, the deparhnent shall revise the program elements in Section 5840 applicable to all county mental health programs in future years to reflect what is learned about the trust effective prevention and intervention programs for children, adults, and seniors. SEC. 2. The Legislature fords and declares that this act is consistent with, and furthers the intent of the Mental Health Services Act within the meaning of Section 18 of that act. bMs1/le,gnfo.legislature.ca.,gov/faces/bi]NavCknt.xhtiril?bill_id=2015201 60AB2246 Still today we as a society suffer from silos preventing any progress awareness, wellness, detox, towards consumption screentime, Esports, Resolution, all business license advancement duty of care to prevent child abuse to be able to report as this tirrie you can't, accountability local, state of are schools from field work have surpass their expertise by ignoring the medical harm for their idealism currently in Calif State policy is file a complaint with a County board of education in your area or to the school district however the truth is the county board education wont exercise this state policy so when you file a complaint such as GGUSD the contractor wont address my two complaints one was Esports next one was education 7th 12 mental health SB-224 Pupil instruction mental health education(2021-2022) 1=sV/le o.legi lature.ca.,gov/faces/bi NavCfient.khtnil?biR id-2021202 20SB224. To a GGUSD policy to deny one write a email as a public comment and not required to be present which I cant attend violates my civil rights you cant get any real help even file a complaint CA State or Federal under 8120 page three now four years the alleged corruption needs to stop even Orange County Grand Jury ca points point out school need training require greater over sight due to the superintendent only answer the board then the cone nmity has to sue which is very difficult to wasting tax dollars creating school liability insurance to escalate higher insurance premixm to where the cost to it operation shorts funding education We need greater oversight education having the U.S. Atty enforcement Federal child abuse laws with a hotlirre to any county or state, federal tax dollars that is not willing promote prevention from social media and pull finxft Reconxnendation to seek a resolution in Congress to identify legislation outlining the importance of awareness of a campaign medial, schoolbooks about the harm from screentime, podcast, teaching empathy, hope squad, paws reading canine dogs on campus with fielding with SRO, gardening therapy known as Echo therapy. We to pass legislation to address label device what age group and tine I agree with the U.S. Surgeon general nothing under 13 the brain development creates a cognitive delay this is very important . To require all collage to educate in health the risk over consumption to cell phone microwave energy to the ears, pockets cause over time cancer. We need mandatory Hope Squad from K-12 address nw-ry benefits per to per human inner reaction build trust, social skulls that a reported student 44 percent won't talk to a teacher. To cell phone that will prevent marry ills by only having a phone without the "emet. HM11Rrd Craig Durfey Date: 7/7/20251:05:24 PM From: To: Cc: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Warring: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Hold Social Media Companies Accountable for Harm to Kids On Mon, Ail 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM Craig A Durfey wrote: correction insert title: On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM wrote: 07-07-2025 (P.RD.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.RD.D.C. <httnsl/socialemotioma aws.con-t> SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FORMS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. <hM2sJ/www.govinfb.gov/conks/nkgCREC-2003-03-27/pdfCREC-2003-03-27.12 btwsl/wwwwww.govinfo.gov/cornenbnkg CREC-2003-03-27/pdfCREC-2003-03-27.pdf new website <I& J/socialerrntionalpaws.orgh socialemotionalpaws.org Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein 11222 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840 Assemblymmn Ta 14361 Beach Boulevard, Suite 211, Westninster, CA 92683; (714) 379-0970 Senator Tony Strickland 301 Main Street, Suite 212, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; (714) 374-4000 Congressman Derek Tran 6803 hrtemational Ave., Suite 100 Cypress, CA 90630 Phone: (714) 960-6483 Congressman Correa Rancho Santiago Conym- y College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 Phone: (714) 559-6190 JANET NGUYEN Supervisor, First District County of Orange Board of Supervisors 400 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714)834-3110 Janet.Nguuyei(c>)ocgov.com PUBLIC COMMENT NEXT BOARD MEETING. REGULAR N=ING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DOUG CHAFFEE CHAIR Fourth District Doug Chaffee, Chairman Fourth District (714)834-3440 Katrina Foley, Vice Chair Fifth District (714) 834-3550 Tuesday, Judy 08, 2025 9:00 A.M. Presentations 9:30 A.M. Regular Business BOARD HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR 400 W. Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California Board Room Orange County Departs of Education 200 Kahnus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone:714-966-4012 FAX:714-432-1916 Email: contac °ocbe.us <maiho:contaLQocbe.us> First 5 Orange County 1505 East 17th Street Suite 230 Santa Ana, CA 92705 ffst5oc@cfcoc.ocgQv.corn (714)834-5310 To whom it may concern Dear Mayor Klopfenstein. Today writing an update letter to all addressing epidemic usages from social media to take responsibility for the damage their algorithms and design choices are causing to our kids.", Fsports Video Game Addiction Consequences, Tl-- Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking children from seeing online pornography, How does pornography change the brain? . Nearly half of the states have passed similar laws requiring adult website users to verify their ages to access pornographic material The laws come as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online porn, including hardcore obscene material .Hearing:'Screentime in Schools" Early Childhood, Elementary, and Early Childhood, Eleryrntary, and Secondary Education, Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act. SACRAMENTO - The California State Assembly today approved Assembly Bill 2, 2025-2026-landmark legislation authored by Assembl m mber Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) that would hold social media platforms financially accountable if their negligence contributes to harm suffered by children and teens, with a 61-0 unanimous vote. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN T vIE, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Hillsborough, NC 27278. I have written lengthy reports about esports, social media, created two websites blogs, research six years of the twenty three years, found to be extremely barnfW as in brain rot to clvld's mental health that fills under clnld abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term 'hwntal injury" means harm to a child's psychological or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination of those behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition;!MsJ/www.law.cornetedu/uscode/texd34/20341 yet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull to awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports at third grade playing Minecra$ goes against the U. S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levels. httmsl/socialerrotionalpaws.comlblog12ost-1/flhow-does-pomogranhy change-th e-brain What One Boys Story Tells Us About Video Gana Addiction: By li ydmg children's access to gaming, they are more likely to find joy in real -world activities --such as spending tirric with family, reading, creative and outdoor play, and school Such lirmts also help children learn that technology is best used as a tool, not a toy.Melanie's description of her sods symptoms revealed die signs ofvideo game addiction demands to add to already exorbitant tine gaining, sneaking and lying about gadget use, rages when parents tried to hrnitt electronics, and profound damage to firmly relationships and school success from overuse of video games. OC govennruent agencies need to improve bate crone initiatives, grand jury says: Orange County agencies - including the OC Board of Supervisors - should improve how bate crimes and incidents are reported and addressed, the Orange County Grand Jury said after a review of local responses and prograns. Concerns over the effectiveness of local efforts to combat hate and countywide reporting systems led to the study, the grand jury said in its recently released report, 'Mate: What is Orange County Doing About It?" House Resolution No. 28-Relative to huurame education. line 1 WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part ofthe Hate Violence line 2 Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require line 3 instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote line 4 aril encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of animals; line 5 and b s1/socialeimtionalpaws.comblog oost-1/fToc-govemnnent-agencies-need-to - improve -hate -crone -initiatives- gr SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue light Awareness Day in California. WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the 14-i-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of415-455 nanometers; and WHEREAS, Curn lative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of irelatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age -related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; and VMEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes Hope Squad is a school -based, peer -to -peer suicide prevention program that trains students to recognize and respond to mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts among they peers. Students nominated as trustworthy and caring by their classmates form the "squad" and receive training from school staff on how to identify warning signs, provide support, and connect their peers with professional help. httns//www.hopesquad.com What is a HOPE Squad? Springville High School student answers these three questions in this film Wbat is a HOPE Squad? How has the HOPE Squad influenced my school? Why am I on the HOPE Squad? httnsl/wwwwww.you tube. co4watch?v=kIkEM-TOc <Itps://www.youtube.com'watch?v=kfldEM-Tt3c&t=2s> &t=2s April 7, 2025 Requesting expanding tonight's # 4 Proclamation with stronger language about the know Kann with social nniedial screen tine, logarithm has very strong impact to a child brain developnent know as brain Rot, City of Garden Grove has on 04-08-2025 this item has phrases about harm that item 94 for Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Action Item)129/2025 does not describe social media has been described language the effects from social media as today Orange County Register report Increasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortion Mims 1/agendasuite. orb/gardengrove/file/getfile/ 15 792 httnsl/socialemotionalpaws.comiblog=12ost-1 /Fincreasbgly-dangerous-scanrta reefs -kids -through: sextortion That U. S. Federal law child's mental health that falls under child abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term "mental injury" means harm to a child's psychological or intellectual fimctiormlg which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination ofthose behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition; bMs1/www.law.comelLedtiAbcode/text/34/20341 yet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull to awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports at third grade playing Minecrall goes against the U.S. Surgeon General REPORT. Fsports programs expand across grade levels Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Hold Social Media Companies Accountable for Harm to Kids For in>rnediate release: Monday, May 12, 2025 SACRAMENTO - The California State Assembly today approved Assembly Bill 2, lan dnimrk legislation authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-L.ong Beach) that would hold social media platforms financially accountable if their negligence contributes to harm suffered by children and teens, with a 61-0 mnanimous vote. 'Despite the Legislature's continued efforts to address the mental health crisis fueled by social ndia, the platforms remain unaccountable," said Assemblyrrember Josh Lowenthal "AB 2 is a necessary step to finally compel the industry to take responsibility for the damage their algorithrm and design choices are causing to our kids." AB 2, which is sponsored by Cornmn Sense Media, targets large social media companies whose own internal research made public through whistleblowers and investigations has shown they are aware of the addictive and hamiH nature of their platforms, particularly on young users. The bill creates a legal pathway for financial liability when a platforrr4s failure to exercise ordinary care results in Kann to a minor. bttnsJ/socialemotiomlpaws.comblog=post-1/Fpasses-groundbreaking leaislat ion to -hold -social n&-companies Video Crane Addiction Lawsuit This lawsuit is rooted in the failure ofvideo game companies to wam minors about the risks of video game addiction We aim to hold these corporations accountable for negligence and its impact on the lives ofyoung garners. If you've suffered due to excessive gaming your story matters, and justice can be sought. Your journey from gaming addiction to recovery matters. Let your voice be heard, and let's work together to ensure fidure generations of garners don't face the same challenges. Join us in this pivotal nmvenunt for justice and accountability in the ganmg industry. Video Game Addiction Consequences For too long video gars addiction has been dismissed as an accepted side effect of digital entertainment. However, the reality is far more serious. Young lives have been derailed, educational prospects lost, and nerntal and physical health compron- sed. If you began gaming as a minor and are now facing the consequences, you may be eligible to join the lawsuit. Are you or someone you know struggling with the impacts of video ganre addiction? It's time to step out of the virtual world and W the reahnof justice. Our mission is to support individuals, particularly young adults, who have suffered due to the unregulated lure of video games. This legal action is not just about conpensation; it's about holding video gang companies accountable for the hidden dangers in their products. bansl/socialemotio aaws.comblog post-1/f7video-Barre-addicborrlawsuk Study finds little evidence linking virulent video genes to increased aggression in adolescents. A longitudinal study of a large number of Czech adolescents found that individuals scoring higher on physical aggression tended to play video games that are a bit more violent. This was particularly the case among younger participants. However, the study did not find any evidence that changes in how mach one plays violent video garmrs had an impact on fixture physical aggression The research was published in Computers in Human Behavior. Video games have becorrr one of the most popular forms of entertahu nt worldwide. Over the past few decades, they have evolved from simple, pixelated programs into irn=rsive, lifelike experiences, spanning a wide variety of genres. Today, nearly 3 billion people around the globe are active video game players. From the early days of video gaming, violent video games -those that focus on physical aggression, combat, or other forms ofviolence as a primary elenerrt of ganeplay--have attracted significant attention from researchers. Early studies often reported a link between playing violent video games and increased physical aggression in children This link has raised concerns, particularly given that many of the most popular video games contain violent content. Yet, it remains unclear whether violent video games nuke players rare aggressive or whether individuals who are already more aggressive are simply more drawn to these types of gams. <httusJ/socialerotiom aws.comblog-post-1/Fsaidy-finds-little-evidence-I nuking violent-video-garrms-to-increa> Study finds little evidence biking violent video games to increa /// <httas: /socialemmtionalpaws.comblog=post-1/Fesports-brings-violence-schoo Is-have-as-education-screentimecd> ESPORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION// SCREENT ME/CD Will Your Gamer Survive College This Fall?75% have some level of 1 sJJsocialetmtionalpaws.cornblog post-1/flwill-yore-gamer-survive -colleg e-this-fall751/o25-have-some-level-of Hearing: "Screentnne in Schools" Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education (Committee on Education and Workforce) Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (10:15 ANI) httnsJ/socialemotionalpaws.comblog 12ost-1/fkiley-bolds-begi3g-on-screent ine-in schools U.S. CONGRESS The World Wild Web: ExaminingHarrrs Online. b 42sJ/socialemotionalpaws.com blog post-1/flus-congress-the-world-wild-web -exarrmvng harms -online Hearing. "Screentirne in Schools" Early Childhood, Elenentary, and Early Childhood, Elenentary, and Secondary Education 2176 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 httnsJ/socialemotiomlpaws.comblo -post-1/Fbearbg-screentime-in schools- early-childhood-elenentary-and Experts Call for Congressional Action on Kids' Online Safety bgpsJ/socialernotionalpaws.con blogpost-1/Fexperts-call-for-congressional -action on -kids -online -safety Five Actions Congress Can Take Now to Protect Children Online. httpsJ/socialemobonalpaws.com/blog-post-1/Five-actions-congress-carrtake -now-to-protect-children-online Improving health hispRaE change. C�J:7:�►Cef�K� 1► r i �7:: � �7�:1�/:\NII:I RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TIME, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Hillsborough, NC 27278 <hW20www.orangecount}mc.W /DocurnentCenter/View/31474/Resohrtion Address mg-Social-Media-Use-Screen-Tmw-and-Mertal-Heakh Approved-20250326_For-Sha rbU bidld=> bW0www.orangecotuitXnc. eov/Docun-rntCenterNiew/31474/Resolution-Addressi nm- SocialMedia-Use-Screen-Tiny-and-Mental-Health_Approved-20250326_For-Shan ing?bidld= <WsJ/www.o g]tM.gov/DocwrentCenter/View/30954/Resolution-Address mg -Social Media -Use -Screen Tnrr-and-YoutlrMental-Heahh> ResohrtionAddressing Social Media -Use -Screen Time-and-YoudrMentalHeahh Will U.S. Congress Correa support limit screen tine prevent abuse taus• /socialeimtion lnaws.com/blo,g-post-1/FwJl-us-congress-correa-suppor t-limit-screen-tiresprevent-abuse How does pornography change the brain? Sexual desire is one of the most rmtivational forces in hun-m* making pornography the biggest economic engine fueling the expansion of the Internet. How does pornography change the brain? Addiction is a disorder of the brain's reward system that changes both brain structure and function. Most parents are not aware of this. The sane brain pathway that is activated with drug and alcohol use is also activated by the use of pornography: the dopamine reward pathway. Novelty, shock, and surprise are powerful tmtivating factors for tweens and teens as pornography exposure elevates dopatrrine to unnatural levels and causes a high arousal state. Internet porn is very arousing to teens who are just discovering their sexuality. Here are some ways the brain changes with pom use: What causes a pom addiction? Access to any addictive substance or activity - drugs, alcohol, gambling - will increase the risk for inappropriate use and addiction The same is true with i temet pornography. Porn viewing is inevitable when kids have access to private, personal screens such as snmVhones and tablets. 'These three factors increase the odds of addiction: High dopanmle production. Porn addiction is caused by an increasing dependency on the high dopamine production that is triggered in the brain by viewing sexual content. Survival activities like eating (food), and procreation (sex) produce the highest dopanmme responses. The brain creates mennries or cravings for things that create excessive doparrnne. 'Tins feels good so let's keep doing it!" When unnaturally high levels of dopanne are produced over an extended period oftirre, the system becomes desensitized and now more dopamine is needed to just feel okay. bWsl/socialemotiona�aws.com/blog 12ost-1/Fhow-does-pornog dphv change-th e-brain I have written lengthy reports about eeports, social media, created two websites blogs, research six years of the twenty three years, found to be extremely han fmml as in brain rot to child's mental health that falls under cWd abuse laws, 34 U.S. Code § 20341 - Child abuse reporting (3)the term "mental injury" mans harm to a child's psychological or intellectual functioning which may be exhibited by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive behavior, or a combination of those behaviors, which may be demonstrated by a change in behavior, emotional response or cognition; httnsl/www.law.cornelLedu/uscode/text/34/20341 yet we continue go blind with algorithms, visual violence, gambling, can't sleep, using red bull to awake the effects the health physically etc. Esports at third grade playing Minecrali goes against the U. S. Surgeon General REPORT. Esports programs expand across grade levels. bttmsJ/socialemotionalpaws.com/blog_post-1/fbow-does-pomogranhv cbange-th e-brain Kids Of Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Minimrn To 13, Prohibits Use OfAlgoritlms To Feed Addictive Coirtern l'o 'Peens Under 17. 'Protecting kids online is not a partisan issue, and our bipartisan coalition - which includes several parents of kids and teenagers - represents the millions of parents across the country who've long been asking for help." The Kids Off Social Media Act is supported by Public Citizen, National Organization for Women, National Association of Social Workers, National League for Nursing, National Association of School Nurses, KidsToo, Count on Mothers, American Federation of Teachers, American Counseling Association, National Federation of Fanvlies, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Council for Mental Wellbeimg, Parents Television and Media Council, Tyler Clerrenti Foundation, Parents Who Fight, Conservative Ladies of America, David's Legacy Foundation, Digital Progress, HAS Coalition, Parents Defending Education Action, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. bttnsJ/socialemotionalpaws.comm/blog-12ost-1/Fwill- local- government -children s-lint-screentimechild-abuse-esn Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act BOSTON, MA - Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) which would adopt responsible safeguards Bipartisan legislation that would require social media platforms to protect kids and teens from online harms has near universal support across the political spectrum according to a new poll released today by Issue One's Council for Responsible Social Media and Fairplay. The findings come amid growing calls for lawmakers to put responsible safeguards in place to address the hamiH 'impact of social media on young people after another whistleblower came before Congress to testify that Meta knew its products were hurting kids. In the new poll ofU.S. voters, conducted by Hans Kaiser and Associates/Hart Research, 87% of the electorate believes that it is important for the president and Congress to take action to combat the harms being caused by social media platforms. This includes 86% of respondents who voted for former President Trump in the 2020 presidential election, and 88% of voters who supported then -candidate Joe Biden Nearly all voters (94°/") agree that mental health challenges facing children and teens today are a serious problem and three in four (73%) blame social media and say the platforms have bad a negative impact on the rental health of youth over the last 20 years. Further demonstrating the overwhelming public support for congressional action, 86% of voters support the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which would require social media platforms to protect minors from specific online harms, such as the promotion of eating disorders, suicide, substance abuse, and sexual exploitation The bid would provide children and parents with new safeguards, require the strongest safety settings by defa* and impose penalties on companies whose design features expose children to these types of harm on their platforms. 'Parents have bad enough They're doing everything they can to keep their kids safe online, but parents can't do this alone," said Alix Fraser, director of Issue One's Council for Responsible Social Media. "Congress mast take action now by passing KO SA into law. Voters are demanding leadership, and its tirrie for lawmakers to deliver on their promises and take meaningful steps to keep our children safe online and finally hold tech companies accountable." httasJ/socialemotionalpaws.conYblo -post-1/fl%E2%800/o94-nearly-9-irr10-us-vo tern-support-the-kids-onhre- safety -act Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography online. WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking children from seeing online pornography. Nearly half of the states have passed sh-Aar laws requiring adult website users to verify their ages to access pornographic material The laws come as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online pom, including hardeore obscene material The court split along ideological lines in the 6-3 ruling. It's a loss for an adult -entertainment industry trade group called the Free Speech Coalition, which challenged the Texas law. Th majority opinion, authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, found the measure didn't seriously restrict adults' free -speech rights. "Adults have the right to access speech obscene only to minors ... but adults have no Fast Amiondment right to avoid age verification," he wrote. hi a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan wrote that the court should have used a higher legal standard in weighing whether the law creates free- speech problem for adults. "I would demand Texas show more, to ensure it is not undervaluing the interest in free expression," she wrote. Pornhub, one of the worlds busiest websites, has stopped operating in several states, including Texas, citing the technical and privacy hurdles in complying with the laws. httnsJ/socialemotionalpaws.cotWblog-12ost-1/flsupreme-court-upholds-texas-]a w aimed -at -blocking kids-from-seein Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages takes effect. SALT LAKE CTTY (AP) - You may soon be required to prove you're older than 18 to watch porn in Utah, if adult websites comply with a law that took effect Wednesday. A new state law requiring adult websites verify the ages of their users took effect on Wednesday, raking the state at least the second to enact an age verification law to shield kids from sexually explicit materials that have become increasingly accessible online. 'It's part ofour job as society- and maybe a subset of my job as a lawmaker - to try to protect children," state Sen. Todd Weiler, the measure's Republican sponsor, said. 'I'm not gonna blame all of society's ills on pornography, but I don't think it's helpful when a kid is fommng their inpressions of sex and gender to have all of this fikh and lewd depictions on their mind." httnsl/socialermtiomlpaws.comlblog_post-1/Futah-law requbig-pom-skes- ve&-user-ages-takes-effect What One Boys Story Tells Us About Video Game Addiction By )uniting chnldren's access to gaming, they are more likely to find joy in real -world activities --such as spending time with Emnily, reading, creative and outdoor play, and school. Such lints also help children learn that technology is best used as a tool, not a toy. httnsl/socialemotiornalpaws.conYblog post-1/f7wbat-one-boys-story-tells-us-a bout -video -,erne -addiction What One Boys Story Tells Us About Video Game Addiction By lirdtirng chikiren's access to gaming, they are more likely to find joy in real -world activities --such as spending We with family, reading, creative and outdoor play, and school. Such lints also help children learn that technology is best used as a tool, not a toy. Melanie's description of her son's symptom revealed the signs of video garr e addiction: demands to add to already exorbitant tiny gaming, sneaking and lying about gadget use, rages when parents tried to linit electronics, and profound damage to family relationships and school success from overuse of video games. In 2013, hrtemet Gaming Disorder was placed in U.S. psychiatry's chief guidebook, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), as a diagnosis that needs more research before it's fully accepted. However, the diagnosis is already recognized in China, South Korea, and Japan, and there is increasing concern it's affficting many American children and teems. bttnsl/socialeimtionalpaws.conblog=post-1/Fwhat-one-boys-story tells -us -a bout -video -game -addiction Why Your Kids CANNOT Stop Gaming' Dr. Richard Freed Explains Dr. Andrew Doan led the way in bringing knowledge of video game addiction forward in his great book, Hooked on Gams. In this powerful video interview, I sit down with Dr. Doan to talk about why this generation of kids is leaving behind the real world to get hooked on video games, social media, and online video. bttpsJ/socialemotionalpaws.com/blog_post-1/fleshy )m -kids-cannot-stop-Qarrri W dr-rchard-freed-explains A bill supported by first lady Melania Trwnp that would fight revenge porn cleared Congress Monday. The bill, which passed the Senate in February, passed the House 409-2 vote and now heads to President Donald Tnnrp for his signature, according to Fox News. The Tools to Address Known Exploitation by hm-obflizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks is known as the Take it Down Act. Today, the House took a critical step to combat the growing online publication of real and deepfake nonconsensual intimate images with the passage of the Take It Down Act. I want to thank First Lady Melania Tnunp for championing this important legislation that empowers and provides protections to victims of online sexual exploitation. It also crmmnalizes the publication of nonconsensual intimate images and mandates their removal from online platfornis once reported. The First Ladys leadership has been instrumental in the bill's passage, and we look forward to seeing this signed into law. httnsJ/socialernDbonalpaws.comiblog12ost-1 /Fnrlania-pushed-bill-overwhehni President Donald Trump, with fast lady Melania Trump and others, after signing the 'Take It Down Act" during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House, Monday, May 19, 2025 President Donald 'Ii imp, with first lady Mcbm 'trump and others, after signing the 'Take It Down Act" during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House, The bill makes it a federal crime to 'linowirmgly publish" or threaten to publish irtimate images without a person's consent, including Al -created "deepfakes." Websites and social media companies will be required to remove such material within 48 hours after a victim requests A. The platform mast also take steps to delete duplicate content. Many states have already banned the dissemination of sexually explicit deepfakes or revenge porn, but the Take It Down Act is a rare example of federal regulators imposing on irrtemet companies. httnsl/socialemotionalpaws.com/blog=post-1 /Fsim-a-bill-to-make-posting-% E2%801/o98revenge-nom%E2%80%99-a-federal-crime The TAKE IT DOWN Act would protect and empower victims ofnorrconsensual intimate image abuse. Whole nearly every state has a law protecting people from non-consensual intimate imagery (NCH), including 30 states with laws explicitly covering sexual deepfakes, these state laws vary in classification of crime and penalty and have uneven crimrnnal prosecution. Further, victims struggle to have images depicting them removed from websites, increasing the lmkelbood the images are continuously spread and victims are traumatized. In 2022, Congress passed legislation creating a civil cause of action for victim to sue individuals responsible for publishing NCR. However, bringing a civil action can be incredibly impractical It is time-consuming, expensive, and may force victims to relive trauma. Further exacerbating the problem, it is of always clear who is responsible for publishing the NCR. bWsl/socialemotionalpaws. corn blog"ost-1 /fthe-take-it-downact-would-pro tect- and- empower -victims -of -on con OC govemment agencies need to improve hate crime initiatives, grand jury says. Orange County agencies - including the OC Board of Supervisors - should improve how hate cnrrrs and incidents are reported and addressed, the Orange County Grand Jury said after a review of local responses and programm. Concerns over the effectiveness of local efforts to combat bate and countywide reporting systens led to the study, the grand jury said in its recently released report, 'Mate: What is Orange County Doing About It?" Only two out of three schools in Orange County collect data on hate crimes and incidents that occur on their campus, a grand jury survey of school districts reported. Just over half provide formal training on hate enures to their stag the grand jury said, and very few receive funding specifically for addressing hate crimes. 'Mate is a learned behavior. Early intervention is essential for prormting tolerance and respect," the jury wrote in its findings, reconrxn ding the OC Departrnert ofEducation develop better databases tracking incidents. The jury is also recomrnending that the county education department provide a centralized database of resources and programs, for K-12 schools and focus on age -appropriate curriculum in kindergarten through fifth grade to address the problem ofbate crimes in school In 2023, Orange County reported 95 hate crimes, a decrease from 112 incidents in 2022 and the first decline since 2016. The most frequently targeted groups continue to be the Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Black and Jewish residents, who corrprise just over 2% ofthe cou*s population, remain disproportionately impacted. Notably, hate enure data may be incomplete, due to four cities -Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Orange, and Westnmmster- submitting incomplete records. httnsl/socialermtionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/floc-govemment-agencies-need-to -improve-hate-crone-initiatives-gr Another Video Surfaces Showing Pacifica High Water Polo Team Doin August 21, 2019 / 12:59 PM PDT / KCAL News GARDEN GROVE (CBSI:A) - A second video has surfaced appearing to show members of Garden Grove's Pacifica High School water polo team doing Nazi salutes, this just two days after a previous video with similar imagery sparked cona unity outrage over the response from school officials. The new video, shot by a former Pacifica High student sorretimc in 2018, shows members of the Pacifica High water polo team doing Nazi salutes at the edge of a pool. The student who did not want to be identified, said he witnessed team members comrnonly giving Nazi salutes, and after watching them do so repeatedly, he discretely shot the video. This comes after a video posted to social nmdia last year showing a group of students believed to be from the sarric Pacifica High water polo team doing a Nazi salute came to light Monday. The video, which was shot in November 2018, was taken during an off -campus student athletics banquet, the Garden Grove Unified School District confirmed to CBS2. The eight -second video, first obtained by the Daily Beast, appears to show a group of about 10 students doing a Nazi salute and engaging in a German chant boast/socialernotionalpaws.com/blo"- ost-1/fanother-video-surfaces-showing -Pacifica-big1H water -polo -team doin After school Nazi salute video, more racist videos emerge. GARDEN GROVE, Calif - School officials in Orange County, California, said they will reopen an investigation into a group of high school students seen on video giving Nazi salutes last year after rmre racist images surfaced, according to a report Wednesday. The initial video obtained by the Daily Beast - which posted about 8 seconds of it - shows numbers of the boys' water polo team at Pacifica High School in an empty room that administrative officials say was later used for an athletic banquet. The video showed about 10 boys in a sti$=arm salute whde singing a Nazi marching son& httnsl/socialermtionalpaws.comblog post-1/falter-school nazi-sahrte-video -more-racist-videos-emerge Nazi Salute Video, Threats Made At Pacifica High School httusl/socialermbonalpaws.conYblog post-1/Fmzi-sahrte-video-threats-made -at-pacifica- school A mother's warning: If you have white teen sons, listen up ... Joanna Schroeder has a warning for parents of teen and tween white boys: If you don't pay attention to their online lives, the white supremacists will. 'They've studied the way that our young rren interact online, and they have looked at what these boys need," she said. "And they have learned how to fill those needs in order to entice them into propaganda." That's what she found when she asked her own teenager if they could go through some of his social media together. "He was scrolling quickly, really quickly," she said. "It was so fast, and he slowed down, and I saw an image of Hitler and I stopped him and I said, 'Wait, is that Hitler?"' It was. A memo depicting Hitler and implying a time traveler would have tipped him off about the future to keep him alive had popped into the boys hnstagram suggestions. I know my kids understand Hitler, but as I scrolled through his [social media] I saw more memes that joked about the Holocaust and joked about slavery," Schroeder said. The impact, she said, seemed to be "desensitizing our kids to things we should be sensitive to." bUsJ/socialerotionalpaws.cornblog=post-1/fla-mother%E2%80%99s-warms-- if - you have- white- teen- sons- listen-up-%E2%80%A6-1 How I stopped my teenager being recruited online. A mother expressed her concern about extremist content poisoning the minds ofboys as they use the intemet, in a post that went vial. She thinks there are warning signs parents should heed. In an age where anyone can access just about anything on the irrtemet, white boys in the US seem particularly at risk from dangerous radicalization online. Many mass shooting suspects in the US have three things in carramron: They are young, white and male. The suspect behind the El Paso shooting that killed 22 people in Texas is believed to have posted a racist man&sto online. Police investigating a deadly attack in Dayton the following day said the gunman was influenced by a "violent ideology", although no motive has been disclosed. The dangers of the internet are not a novel talking point for parents and teachers, but these most recent tragedies have sparked renewed debate over what fimnlies can - and should - do when it corms to raising white boys in America. Short presentational grey line'The red flags started going up for us when, a year or so ago, [our kids] started asking questions that felt Ike they came directly from aI-right talking points," says Joanna Schroeder, a Los Angeles -based writer, media critic and mother of three. <htipsJ/socialerotionalpaws.comblog-12ost-1/flhow-i stopped-my-teenager-bei ne recruited -online How I stopped my teenager being reennited online. Screen Tine Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children and Adolescents: Aggressive behaviors have increasing trend in children and adolescents all over the world. This study aimed to perform a systematic review on the association between screen time activities and aggressive behaviors. Aggressive behaviors become an important priority in health promotion of children and adolescents all over the world. It is documented that at least 8% of children around the world are affected from bully behaviors and about 50% ofthem involve aggression[1,2,3] Behavioral problems such as juvenile misbehavior, adulthood violence and criminal behavior night root from experiences of aggressive behaviors of the first years offife. [4,5] In spite of the related investigations, there are stiff obvious gaps in evidence that focus on aggressive bullying behaviors and its predisposing factors. The results of studies of adolescents aggression behaviors' have discussed on different interactive factors which contributes from different domains of cognitive s6rulation, emotional support and television exposure.[6,7] Recently, most of the children and adolescents spend a considerable part of their firm using visual and auditory devices, including television, computer gams, cell phones, tablets and personal computers. [8,9,10] Along with these situations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that in daily program of under 2 years children, entertainment media time should be limited to 1-2 hours. <1ri*sJ/socialermtionalpaws.com/blog-post- INscreen-tirrr-activities-and-ag gressive-behaviors-among-children-an> Screen Tine Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children an CDC finds early sib of niental health i nprovencnt amormg teems Female aril LGBTQ+ students, however, are still reporting more violence, signs of poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts than their male, cisgender and heterosexual peers do. Despite what the CDC calls "good news" and "positive signs," the data still shows increases in the percentage of students reporting violence and safety concerns at or on their way to school over the past two years. This includes increases in bullying (15% to 191/o) and nnssing school because of such safety concerns (9%to 13%). Last year, the CDC called on schools to prevent and reduce the negative toll that violence and other trauuna takes on teens, after the agency found dramatic increases in mental health challenges for teenage girls over the past decade. The CDC stressed that school -based activities could "make a profound difference." In a statement Tuesday, Kathleen Ethier, director of CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health, stressed "die vital role schools play in promoting health and well-being." Ethier said it is "critical to address school -based violence and safety concerns." In 2023, nearly 1 in 5 female students reported experiencing sexual violence in the past year. More than half of fernale students and more than 3 in 5 LGBTQ+ students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the sane time frame, according to the report. To address these challenges and buffer the impact of negative life events, the report said schools can take these steps: Provide quality health education. Increase school connectedness. Create positive environurnts prormting mental health in schools. <httnsJ/sociakmotionalpaws.comnblog-post-1/fcdc-finds- early -signs -of -merit al-health-i =p Lenient -an ng-teens> CDC fords early signs of niental health improvernent among teens House Resolution No. 28-Relative to brinym education Rue 1 WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part of the Hate Violence line 2 Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require line 3 instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote line 4 and encourage kuxhness to pets and hummne treatrrient of animals; line 5 and line 6 WHEREAS, The States of Florida, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, line 7 Oregon, Pennsylvar>ia, Washington, and Wisconsin have adopted tine 8 humane education laws similar to California's; and tine 9 WHEREAS, Numerous acaderruc studies have established a line 10 correlation between an irnal cmehy during childhood and line 11 interpersonal violence in adulthood; and WHEREAS, Law enforcement agencies in major cities such as line 2 Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles have acknowledged this line 3 correlation and fomrrd special enforcement units to combat anir nil line 4 cruelty, and line 5 WHEREAS, Hummne education, such as that involving wildlife, line 6 the animals' place in the overall environment, and the negative line 7 impacts Iminans can have on them, including death and erdinction, tine 8 can disrupt the cycle of animal and hurrran abuse by decreasing a line 9 child's potential to be abusive or neglectful toward anirrials and, tine 10 consequently, to promote prosocial behavior toward hurrurts; and line 11 WIIEREAS, Humane educationprogranns seek to prevent line 12 violence by teaching empathy, compassion, and respect for all line 13 living beings and help children develop into caring, responsible line 14 citizens; and line 15 WI IERRFAS, Reputable nonprofit organizations are working to line 16 implement humane education programs through in -classroom fine 17 presentations, teacher training, and the provision of relevant Tine 18 resources, and these organizations could assist California schools line 19 in complying with the Education Code's humane education line 20 provisions without burdening school budgets; and line 21 WHEREAS, The experiences of these nonprofit organizations, line 22 as well as other teachers or organizations that have conducted pilot line 23 humane education efforts, provide evidence that student knowledge line 24 and positive perceptions of animals is not as commonplace as it lane 25 should be; and line 26 WIT;REAS, Deficiencies in children! s understanding of the line 27 role animals have in the economy of nature and in people's lives line 28 contribute to a proliferation in the n rr ber of wild and domestic; line 29 animals that are suffering from cruelty, abandonment, high animal line 30 shelter euthanasia rates, and, in extreme circumstances, extinction; line 31 and line 32 WHEREAS, Schools and school districts are undertaking steps line 33 to rectify these deficiencies by promoting humane education and line 34 implementing it in classrooms; now, therefore, be it SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. Digest Key Fiscal Coaniuttee: NO WHEREAS, There are over 80 rrni ion electronic devices with digital screens in the State of California; and WHEREAS, Screen time viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day, and WHEREAS, The increased usage of and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optonetrists, and rredical researchers continue to team more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and marital health at a young age, along with long term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; and WHEREAS, The scientific comnmity and recent studies have identified growing concerns over potential longterm eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen usage and cumulative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent ofArnericans; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of415-455 nanorneters; and WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of inelatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age -related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and metmry and errotional regulation impacts; and WHEREAS, Screen tune can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes; and WHEREAS, Given the growing body of research around the breadth and scope of potential eye and systeriric health impacts related to blue light exposure, the State of California encourages citizens, particularly children, to consider taking protective safety neasures in reducing eye exposure to high-energy visible blue light; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates October 10 of each year as Blue light Awareness Day in California; and be it fin-ther Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution httnsl/legk&.legislature.ca. gov/faces/billNavChent.xttni?bill_id=2019202 OOSCR73 For sake ofpupils' pupils, China to ban homework on apps BEIJING (AP) - An eastern Chinese province plans to ban teachers from assigning homework to be completed on cellphone apps as part of efforts to preserve students' eyesight. Zhejiang province issued a dralt regulation last week and is seeking public comment. It is one of several provinces considering such measures. Along with barring app-based homework assignments, the Aiejiang regulation would limit the use of electronic devices to 30 percent oftotal teaching time and encourage the issuing ofpaper homework to be completed by hand. Soaring rates ofnearsightedness are Maned partly on screen usage. While China's overall rate of mryopia is 31 percent, among high school students it stands at 77 percent and among college students 80 percent .The regulation aims to pull that back to 70 percent among senior high school students, with rates among primary school students targeted at 38 percent and junior high school students at 60 percent. 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HOW DOES BLUE LIGHT IMPACT THE EYES? Millcrmial Makes Observation About Gen Z, Says She 'Can't Be' the Only One (d) The program shall empbasm strategies to reduce the following negative outcomes that may result from untreated nerrtal illness: (1) Suicide. (2) Incarcerations. (3) School failure or dropout. (4) Unemployment. (5) Prolonged suffering. (6) Homelessness. (7) Removal of children from their homes. (e) Prevention and early intervention fiuxls may be used to broaden the provision of conmauuty--based nental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities to these services, inchiding prevention and early intervention strategies that address rrental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs relating to cooccurring nrntal health and substance use services. (I) In consultation with mental health stakeholders, and consistent with regulations from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Connnission, pursuant to Section 5846, the departrm-nt shall revise the program elements in Section 5840 applicable to all county mental health programs in future years to reflect what is learned about the most effective prevention and intervention programs for children, adults, and seniors. SEC. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that this act is consistent with, and furthers the intent of the Mental Health Services Act within the meaning of Section 18 of that act. bUsl/ g0k.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biUNavCHent.xhhril?bill_id=2015201 60AB2246 Still today we as a society suffer from silos preventing any progress awareness, wellness, detox, towards consumption screentime, Esports, Resolution, all business license advancernent duty of care to prevent child abuse to be able to report as this tines you can't, accountability local, state of are schools from field work have surpass their expertise by ignoring the medical harm for their idealism currently in Calif State policy is file a complaint with a County board of education in your area or to the school district however the truth is the county board education wont exercise this state policy so when you file a complaint such as GGUSD the contractor worn address my two complaints one was Esports next one was education 7th 12 mental health SB-224 Pupil instruction. mental health education(2021-2022) 1=sl/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/bd NavCliern.xhtml?bill_id=2021202 20SB224. To a GGUSD policy to decry one write a email as a public comment and not required to be present which I cant attend violates my civil rights you cant get any real help even file a complaint CA State or Federal under 8120 page three now four years the alleged corruption needs to stop even Orange County Grand Jury ca points point out school need training require greater over sight due to the superintendent only answer the board then the conmriity has to sue which is very difficult to wasting tax dollars creating school liability insurance to escalate higher insurance premi nls to where the cost to it operation shorts finxling education We need greater oversight education having the U.S. Atty enforcement Federal child abuse laws with a hotline to any county or state, federal tax dollars that is not willing promote prevention from social media and pull fundmg. Reconnienlation to seek a resolution in Congress to identify legislation outlining the importance of awareness of a campaign medial, schoolbooks about the harm from screentime, podcast, teaching empathy, hope squad, paws reading, canine dogs on campus with funding with SRO, gardening therapy known as Echo therapy . We to pass legislation to address label device what age group and time I agree with the U. S. Surgeon general nothing under 13 the brain development creates a cognitive delay this is very important . To require all collage to educate in health the risk over consumption to cell phone microwave energy to the ears, pockets cause over time cancer. We need mandatory Hope Squad from K-12 address many benetits per to per human inner reaction build trust, social skills that a reported student 44 percent won't talk to a teacher. To cell phone that will prevent marry ills by only having a phone without the intemiet. Thank You Craig Durfey Date: 7/9/202511:36:15 AA7 From: To Subject: [EXTERNAL] F W: Health & Wellness Advisory Corrnr ittee Irvine City Council approved an ordinance that establishes the Health & Wellness Advisory Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded messa e--------- From: Date: Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. SOCIALEMOTIO NAL PAWS.CO M FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https:liwww.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf new website socialemotionalpaws.org To whom it may concerns. hops://c ityofirvine.org/c ity-managers-ofFcelhealth-wellness-advisory-co mmittee-O Purpose and Mission: On February 25, 2025, the Irvine City Council approved an ordinance that establishes the Health & Wellness Advisory Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Purpose and Mission: On February 25, 2025, the Irvine City Council approved an ordinance that establishes the Health & Wellness Advisory Committee to support the City of Irvine's expanding health and wellness efforts. Its mission is to review, advise, and collaborate on initiatives related to children, youth, and family programs, housing assistance, supportive services, and community wellness programming. The Committee serves as a liaison between the City and the community, promotes City events, shares community feedback, and reports annually on progress and accomplishments. By merging and expanding the responsibilities of the former Irvine Child Care Advisory Committee and the Irvine Children, Youth, and Families Advisory Committee, the Health and Wellness Advisory Committee provides streamlined, comprehensive support that aligns with the mission of the City's Office of Health and Wellness. Health & Wellness Advisory Committee, Agendas and Bylaws(link is external) Agendas Bylaws(link is external) APPOINTMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL The Committee is comprised of 11 voting members. Seven (7) members are appointed by each of the City Councilmembers, including the Mayor. One (1) Member -At -Large shall be selected through a public recruitment to serve a term lasting no more than two years, while Irvine Unified School District, Tustin Unified School District, and Irvine Valley College appoint one (1) member each. Dr. Phyllis Agran, MD, MPH (Appointed by Mayor Agran) Suzanne Flores (Appointed by Vice Mayor Mai) Diane Aviles (Appointed by Councilmember Liu) Nakia Best (Appointed by Councilmember Carroll) Melisa Masri (Appointed by Councilmember Treseder) Tiffany Im (Appointed by Councilmember Go) Carolyn Inmon (Appointed by Councilmember Franco Martinez) Vacant (Member -at -Large) Natalie Hamilton (Irvine Unified School District Representative) Ruby Villavisencio (Irvine Valley College Representative) Laura Rubio (Tustin Unified School District Representative) The Health & Wellness Advisory Committee meets four times per year at 5 p.m. Meeting Dates for 2025: Monday, September 8, 2025 Monday, December 8, 2025 Location: Irvine City Hall, Conference and Training Room 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606 949-724-6241 HOW TO WATCH LIVE MEETING: The live stream will be available starting 4:30 p.m. (30 minutes before the meeting). We suggest installing and testing the Zoom software on your devices before the meeting. Visit zoom.us/download(link is external) for additional information. Community members may also view meetings live by joining via the Zoom app on your smartphone or tablet, or in a web browser at https://zoom.us/moin(link is external) by entering the Meeting ID and Passcode below. Webinar ID: 161 599 5599 Passcode:646696 HOW TO LISTEN FROM YOUR PHONE If you would like to join by phone, dial one of the following numbers and use the Webinar ID and Passcode provided prior to the meeting date: Telephone: Call 669-900-6833 or 669-444-9171 Webinar ID: 161 599 5599 Passcode: 646696 International numbers available: httpsJ/us06web.zoom.us/u/krg9TeIDI(link is external) For technical support for this meeting, please call 949-724-6147. Past Meetings: May 20, 2025 Special Meeting Agenda can be viewed here. May 20, 2025 Special Meeting Recording can be viewed here(link is external). May 20, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes can be viewed here. Thank You Craig Durfey Date: 7/10/2025 7:57:16 PM From To Subject: [EXTERNAL] When kids use screens, parents worry about the wrong thing, new study suggests Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: When lads use screens, parents worry about the wrong thing, new study suggests - httpsl/www.noncom%rrus/heahh/odier/wheri-kids-use-screens-parents-worry-about-the-wrong-d*ig-new study-suggests/ar-AAIGXWzy? ocid=socialshare Date: 7/12/2025 9:00:22 AM From: To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] American Kids' Health Has Been Declining, Study Finds I MedPage Today Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would like to read the attached article: American Kids' Health Has Been Declining, Study Finds I MedPage Today Click hops://www.medpagetoday.corripediatrics/generalpediatrics/116402 for the full story: Sign up at httpsJ/www.rredpagetoday.comfor your FREE, once -daily, Medical News Daily Headlines Email. MedPage Today(R) provides physicians and other healthcare professionals real-trrie coverage of breaking medical news, the top stories in health and medicine, and interesting and illtmmiating opinion pieces from those working all over the medical map. "Without decisive action to change the trajectory, the U.S. health disadvantage is likely to worsen," they added. "Policymakers who are invested in enhancing children's health must intervene. They could increase social media protections, invest in anti -poverty measures such as child tax credits and income transfers, broaden health insurance coverage, invest in primary care, and pass firearm safety laws." Date: 7/12/2025 11:50:43 AM From To: Subject: [F.xTF.RNAII Re: American Kids' Health Has Been Declidng, Study Finds I Medl Today Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you meognize the sender and are expecting the message. u Craig A Durfey— to me, Maureen I thagH you would like to read the attached article: American Nos' Health Has Been Declining, Study Finds I MedPage Today Click httms//www.medoaoetoday.conycediatdcs/eenemloediatdcsli [fi402 for the full story: Sign up at nittipsI/wiswirnedpagetoday.com for your FREE, once -daily, Medical News Daily Headlines Email. Medloage Today(R) provides physicians and other healthcare professionals reel -time cacrage of breaking medical r:evi the tap stories In health and medicine, and interesting and illuminating opinion pieces from those v-king all over the medical map. © Re I Forward On Sat, Jul 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM Craig A Duty wrote: I droi youwouki ISce to read the attached antic Amerman Kids' Heakh Has Been Declumng Study Finds I MedPage Today Click ht psJAw .aedWgetoday.com'pediatrics/genualpedi itms/116402 for the Sill story Sign rp at IiUsl/www rwdna=&5L.com for your FREE, once -daily, Medical News Daily Headlues Email. Medl Todai provides physicians and other healthcare professionals real -tine coverage ofbreaking medical news, the top stories m health and me&=, and interesting and Arrhuimg opinion pieces from those working a0 over the nedicalmap. "Without decisive action to change the trajectory, the U.S. health disadvantage is likely to worsen," they added. "Policymakers who are invested in enhancing children's health must intervene. They could increase social media protections, invest in anti -poverty measures such as child tax credits and income transfers, broaden health insurance coverage, invest in primary care, and pass firearm safety laws." Date: 7/12/2025 8:15:59 PM Fmnr To: Cc: Subject: IEXTERNALI Screen Schooled: Taa Veteran Teachers Expose HowTechnology Overuse Is Making Our Kids Dumb Warning:1hs email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 07-12-2025 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U-S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM _. Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https:li n .aovinfo.novicontent/pk0/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.� new website socialemotionalp_aws.ora To whom it may concern Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology. Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse Is Making Our Kids Dumb Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose Screen Overuse in SchoolsMatt Miles is an award winning high school teacher and football coach with 11 years of classroom experience. He has taught a variety of levels (including ESOL, special education, Honors, and AP) in 5 different subjects (including government, psychology, and world history). Before speaking out against the ill-effects of technology over -use, he was his department's tech lead due to his background in IT. He and his wife live in Aldie with their Irish twins, who are 1 and 2 years -old. Joe Clement is an award winning high school teacher and coach with 24 years of classroom experience. In his career he has taught nine different subjects to students in four different grades at four different schools. He has taught English language learners, students with learning disabilities, and students at the standard, honors and Advanced Placement level. He wrote his county's economics curriculum, and his students have won nine state titles in the Economics Challenge competition. With Matt Miles, he is co-author of Screen Schooled. He and his wife live in Chantilly, VA with their three kids, ages 19, 15 and 3. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SCREEN SCHOOLED Tern Ve,=_uin Teachers Expos F;,, Technolc,,v 0-;er-u5f.3 15 bl"k;ng Our Dum'-,er Joe Clement and Matt Miles Date: 7/12/2025 8:35:12 PM From: "Craig A Durfey" To Subject: [EXTERNAL] Can multimillion -dollar suicide awareness campaign lower Utah's suicide rates? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https-.//www.ksLcom/article/46643967/can-nLathn lhon-dollar-swcide-awareness-campaign-lower-tTtahs-suicide-rates-? utm source—enuil share&utm medium-email&utm canpaigrr-neNvs&utm content iAah Date: 7/12/2025 8:53:13 PM From: To Cc: Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1RVINE Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Presentation: Presented by Hoag ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program Presentation: Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. SO C IAL EM OTI O NAL PAW S.CO M FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHE2 of California. httpsJ/www.govinfo.gov/co ntenVpkg/CREC-2003-03-27/adf/CREC-2003-03-27.adf new website socialemotionalpaws.org To whom it may concern IRVINE Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Presentation: Presented by Hoag ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program The World Health Organization recently recognized "gaming disorder" as a diagnosable condition. Excessive gaming and focus on social media can cause psychological effects such as irritability, depression, isolation and anxiety. Explore the impact technology has on adolescent behavior and brain development at this educational discussion presented by Hoag ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program. Join Dr. Sina Safahieh, child and adolescent psychiatrist, to learn the signs for concern, differences between normal teen behaviors and potentially harmful ones, and what you can do to help. Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Presentation: Presented by Hoag ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program - Irvine Unified School District Uniting Families facing mental health & Substance abuse Challenges Date: 7/12/202510:18:42 PM From To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Psychology Today: Hooked on Screens Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hi, I thought you'd be interested in this article on Psychology Today: Hooked on Screens https//www.psychologytoday.corryus/blog/addicfion-outlook/202506/hooked-orr screens?erril Find a Therapist: httpsJ/www.psychologytodaycorriusch Date: 7/14/2025 9:12:14 AM From: To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] These college kids are searing off smartphones. It's sparking a movement Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: These college kids are swearing off snmvhones. It's sparking a rnoverrent - hrttpsl/www.nEnconier�us/news/techm logy/these-college-kids-are-swearing off-smartphones-k-s-sparking-a-rnoveTmrit/ar-AA]GdyBL? ocid=socialshare Date: 7/14/2025 9:26:50 AM Front To Subject: [EXTERNAL] Beyond the Likes: How Social Media Shapes Teen Mental Health (And What Parents Need to Kno`� Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Beyond the Ickes: How Social Media Sbapes Teen Mental Health (And What Parents Need to Know) - httpsJ/www.n-sn.colTVen-ts/heakWother/beyond-the-lkes-how- social- media-shapes-teerFrrental-heaWand-what- parentss-need-to-know/ar-AAl HxhG3 hocid=socialshare 7/14/202510:28:30 AM Date: From To: Cc Subject: [EXTERNAL] Personal Device Use Policy Big changes for Southern Utah schools; uewlaws in effect for upc Attachment: Policy 3740 Personal DeAlce Use Policy (1).pdf; �d'arniu��; This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 07-14-2025 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H4 4 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... 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How to Talk to a 5-year-old about Porn Protect Young Eyes https://www.protectyoungeyes.com > blog-articles > ho... Jan 1, 2024 — The average age of a child's first exposure to pornographic online content is somewhere in the elementary school years according to almost any study. Big changes for Southern Utah schools; new laws in effect for upc hftps://www.-google.com/search? q= Protect+Young+ Eyes+ began+ in+2015%2C+and+the+first+parent+that+ca me+to+us+with+their+ horror+story+of+how+their+sweet%2C+6th- grade+son+was+introduced+to+pornography%2C+involving+the+school+bus.&riz=1 C1 ONGR enUS 1031 US1031 &oq= Protect+Young+Eyes+ began+ in+2015%2C+and+the+first+ parent+that+came+to+ us+with+their+horror+story+of+how+their+sweet%2C+6th- grade+son+was+introduced+to+pornography%2C+involving+the+school+bus.&gs Icrp=EgZiaHJvb WUyBaaAE E UYOd IBCDEzOTRq MGo3gAlAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 About Protect Young Eves: We Help Create Safer Digital Spaces Big changes for Southern Utah schools; new laws in effect for upcc Washington County School Board approves new cellphone policy for students I News I stgeorgeutah.com Big changes for Southern Utah schools; new laws in effect for upcoming year Big changes for Southern Utah schools; new laws in effect for upcoming year I News I stgeorgeutah.com Require students only cell with no smartphones. Thank You Craig Durfey Personal Device Use Policy 1. Purpose As required by Utah State Law, this policy regulates students' use of cell phones, smartwatches, and other emerging technology during classroom hours to minimize distractions, maintain an effective learning environment, and allow for necessary exceptions. It directly complies with the requirements under U.C.A §53G-7-226. 2. Definitions 2.1. "Cell Phone" A handheld electronic device capable of transmitting and receiving voice, data, or text communication via cellular, satellite, or wireless networks. This includes smartphones, feature phones, and personal digital assistants with similar capabilities. 2.2. "Classroom Hours" Scheduled, teacher -supervised instructional time during regular school operating hours. This excludes lunch periods, recess, passing periods, and independent study time outside of scheduled instruction. 2.3. "Emerging Technology" Any device functioning as an extension of or replacement for a cellphone, excluding school -provided or required devices. 2.4. "Smart Watch" A wearable device resembling a wristwatch with capabilities similar to a cell phone. Devices that only tell time, monitor health informatics, receive notifications without response capability, or track physical location are not considered smartwatches under this policy. 2.5. "Personal Listening Devices" Any electronic device designed for private audio consumption, including but not limited to headphones, earbuds, AirPods, bone conduction headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and other similar wireless or wired audio devices. This definition excludes assistive hearing devices protected under the ADA. 2.6. "Extended Reality (XR) Headsets" Any wearable device designed to provide virtual, augmented, or mixed reality experiences, including but not limited to Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, Augmented Reality (AR) headsets, and Mixed Reality (MR) headsets. This includes devices such as Meta Quest (Oculus), Apple Vision Pro, Microsoft HoloLens, and similar technologies. 3. Policy 3.1. Personal Device Use 3.1.1. General Policy for All Grades: • Personal Listening Devices must be put away during the school day. • Personal laptops, gaming devices, smart glasses, and Extended Reality (XR) Headsets are not allowed at school. • Smartwatches are allowed unless they become a distraction to learning. • The school and staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices. Students must properly secure and care for their own belongings. Students bring electronic devices on school property or to school activities at their own risk. • School administrators may search electronic devices when there is reasonable suspicion of inappropriate use or a violation of policy. • During school hours, all communications should be made through the school's front office and not directly to/from the student using their smart watch or cell phone. 3.1.2. Policy for K-9 Students: • Cell phones must remain out of sight and stored in backpacks during school hours (bell to bell). • Smartwatches may be worn but must be in silent mode while at school, and/or otherwise not be a distraction. 3.1.3. Policy for 10-12 Students: • Cell phones, headphones, and personal electronic devices may not be used during instructional time. • Devices must be stored in lockers or backpacks and not carried on the body during class. • The use of cell phones and personal electronic devices is permitted only during passing periods and lunch breaks. 3.2. Exceptions Exceptions to Section 3.1: Personal Device Use shall be consistent with district and school policies but at the judgment and discretion of school staff for the following situations: • Responding to Health or safety emergencies impacting the student or others. • Responding to School -wide emergencies as determined by the administration. • Use of the SafeUT Crisis Line for crisis support. • When required by a student's IEP or 504 Plan. • Fulfilling a documented medical necessity requiring device usage. • When directed by an educator for approved educational purposes 3.3. Other Provisions 3.3.1. Picture taking or recording by students and parents is strictly forbidden in school or school activity private areas, such as locker rooms, counseling sessions, restrooms, dressing areas and on the playground. 3.3.2. Students are strictly responsible for their own electronic devices. If devices are borrowed or taken and misused by non -owners, device owners are jointly responsible for the misuse or policy violation(s). 4. Compliance, Enforcement, and Notification 4.1. Consequences 4.1.1. If a student intentionally uses or interacts with a device in a manner not consistent with this policy, the following consequences may follow: • First Offense: Students will receive one warning prior to discipline for violation of this policy, as determined by the school. • Second Offense:Teacher confiscates the phone until the end of class and logs the infraction in PowerSchool. (Secondary Schools only) • Third Offense: Teacher confiscates the phone until the end of the school day and logs the infraction in PowerSchool. • Additional Offenses: The phone is held in the office until the end of the school day. Parents will be contacted and must pick up the phone at their earliest convenience. 4.1.2. Suspension from school may occur after the fourth offense for continued disregard for this policy. 4.1.3. If the student is combative, defiant, or insubordinate to staff or has repeated or severe violations, additional disciplinary measures —such as parent meetings, loss of personal device privileges and suspension, —may be assigned. 4.1.4. A student's penalties for violation(s) of an electronic device policy provision may vary depending upon: the intentional nature of the violation, other disciplinary actions the student may have received and specific circumstances of the violation. 4.2. Enforcement Responsibility: Teachers and school administrators are responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy. 4.3. Notice to Students and Parents of this Policy 4.3.1. Parents and students shall receive annual written notice of the school district's/school's electronic device policies. Written notice may be satisfied by posting notice on the school or district website, publishing the policy in a school handbook or directory, sending the policy to the student's home or any other reasonable means. Information sent to parents should include exceptions, potential consequences, and notice that confiscated electronic devices may be subject to search by school officials. 4.3.2. A copy of the most current policy shall always be available in the school's front office and posted on the school website. 4.3.3. Schools may require parents to return a copy of the policy with a signature indicating that parents have reviewed the policy. 4.3.4. Students and parents shall be notified that law enforcement may be contacted, at school discretion, if circumstances warrant such contact. 4.4 Confiscated Electronic Devices 4.4.1. Only licensed school personnel & SRO's (unless other employees are specifically identified in policy) may confiscate student electronic devices. 4.4.2. School employees shall not search or review materials, content, or data stored on student devices unless there is reasonable suspicion that policy or law has been violated. Any such search must be limited in scope to the suspected violation and must be conducted only with prior approval from a School or District Administrator. All searches must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies. 4.4.3. Personnel may search an electronic device for the explicit purpose of determining who the owner is. 4.4.4. Schools will do their best to guard and protect confiscated electronic devices, but are not responsible for loss, damage, or theft. 4.4.5. Schools will make a good faith effort to notify parent(s) that electronic devices are in school's possession. Parents will be expected to retrieve confiscated devices within seven school days. Unclaimed devices cleared of personal data will be donated after four weeks. Date: 7/4/2025 7:22:08 PM From "jodiemosley" To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheimnet, "City Manager" Citvrmmger@anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] End the firevorks in Anaheim Waring: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Please get this on the ballot to rake it illegal to do fireworks in Anaheim again! It was so mach better before, the animals weren't so shaken up and it was safer. Everyone hates this! Thank you so mach Jodie Mosley Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Date: 7/5/2025 3:25:44 PM From: "Margot Pier rang" To: "Public Comment" publiccomrnent@anaheimnet Cc: "City Manager" Gtymanager@anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] ILLEGAL BOMB -TYPE FIREWORKS - CURFEW'?? - DISTRICT 2 - COMMENT You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I live in District 2 — Euclid St. on the East side — Brookhurst on the West side — on Orange Ave. between Agate & Nutwood in Anaheim 92804. The ILLEGAL bomb -type fireworks continually were set off until 2:30 this a.m. with 10pm being the curfew. I know this happens every July 4th — but this year seemed to be the worst for the bomb -type illegal fireworks being set off AND still going strong until 2:30 this a.m. (the 5th).... I saw signs around stating that drones would be flying around to police this situation - & that patrol units would be out giving citations for those that refused to follow the rules...... what happened? Were any patrols out & about after the curfew & following all these horrible loud bombs being set off in District 2? I cannot think I am the only resident in this District 2 that is upset that this continues every single year — but this year just seemed to be louder & later past the curfew than past years. I just thought & hoped that the drone & citation signs would discourage the violators that are setting off these illegal bomb -type fireworks..... - & going on until 2 a.m. is just not acceptable I would think..... Surely — there just has to be solution. I wish that all people would follow the rules — but sadly, we all know this just is not the case. Thank you for reading/listening to my comment. Margot Pierrong Orange Ave — Anaheim 92804 Date: 7/15/2025 6:14:48 AM From "Ruben Soto" To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Arrested forvibrators huh Kamen's lib is hereto save my days Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Date: 7/15/2025 6:26:38 AM Front To Subject: [EXTERNAL] Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Date: 7/15/202512:35:16 PM From: "Ruben Soto' To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Sexual abuse Warning: This email originated fromoutside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Date: 7/15/2025 3:19:06 PM From: "Aaron Polanco" aaron@calyoutheonn.org To: "Public Comment" publiccortnnent@anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] Aaron Polanco Anaheim City Council Meeting 7/15/25 (Foster Youth Housing) You don't often get email from aaron@calyouthcormorg. Learn whthis is h=ortant Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Good Evening Mayor and Council Members, My name is Aaron Polanco and am a 25 year old with lived experience in Orange County's foster care system I am also a member of California Youth Connection's (CYC) Orange County Chapter. CYC is a youth -led and youth -driven organization that advocates for fostering youth rights throughout California on the local, county and statewide level. Frahere tonight to support one ofCYC's statewide priorities for permanent, supportive housing for youth exiting care by encouraging the Anaheim Housing Authority to begin requesting FYI/FUP housing choice vouchers from the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This category of Section 8 vouchers allows youth aging out of the child welfare system to afford safe, long term busing within their financial mans. Many young people, We myself age out of care with no idea how to apply for public housing or possessing the necessary rental components that landlords seek, such as having documented renter's history or being able to provide 3x the total unit rent. These vouchers provide young people between the ages 18-24 curated support and a warm hand offinto independent living without having to be held back from these barriers. This is especially so here in Orange County, where thanks to the Orangewood Foundation, a local non-profit that provides all OC foster youth Independent living services, voucher holders will receive a Care Coordinator or case manager. These Care Coordinators provide young folks with 1:1 preparation for self-reliance and maintaining legal ordinances with their public housing authority. I also specifically ask the Anaheim Public Housing Authority to request noncompetitive vouchers from HUD. The non competitive route allows PHA's to request on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year. It is also much easier of a process compared to the competitive requests. This is a barrier that housing authorities in LA county such as HACLA and LACDA have overcome to make stare more youth in their county will have an opportunity to receive access to this wonderful benefit. So far, 2/4 PHA's in Orange County (Santa Ana and Orange County) both participate in requesting the naximurri allocation of the FYI/FUP voucher (A total of 50 for both types of voucher). Recently, the Garden Grove Housing Authority (GGHA) has agreed to follow through with non conpetitive FYI voucher requests. Moreover, PHA's should be able to request vouchers from HUD anytinne during the fiscal year and up to 25 requests at a time before capping at 50 vouchers received. Over 30% of transition -aged foster youth experience homelessness sometime during their exit of foster care. This Was rrry case, as I had to live out of my vehicle during the summer affer my 1 st year of college with no faster home to return to. As a recipient of the FYI voucher, I have been able to go from living out of a friends parents spare bedroom and cooking off a hot plate to having a space of my own with a kitchen, bathroom and living room I sincerely hope the AHA, with support from the city council, will adhere to my plea and the plea of so marry youth advocates who cannot be here tonight to support their transition to independence in the city of Anaheim and beyond. With Regards, CYC CALIFORN IAYOLMHCONNECTION 640 Foster Youth Aaron Polanco Youth Director Board of Directors I California Youth Connection Pronouns: he/him m ACTION 714-587-8725 FUNDRAISE aaronng.calyouthconn.org www. cal youthconn. org Confidentiality Notice: This message and attachments (if any) t�n i or � be confidential andior privileged. 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