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V ie w t h is e mail in yo ur b ro w se r Date:2/4/2026 10:37:46 AM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: Paving the Way: How All Kids Bike Sparks Safer Routes to School Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig A Durfey < Date: Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 10:19 AM Subject: Fwd: Paving the Way: How All Kids Bike Sparks Safer Routes to School To: Craig A Durfey < , Maureen Blackmun < ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: All Kids Bike <info@allkidsbike.org> Date: Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 8:59 AM Subject: Paving the Way: How All Kids Bike Sparks Safer Routes to School To: CRAIG A < Across the country, we asked teachers if their community had safe biking routes to and from school—and whether the All Kids Bike program has helped spark improvements. The responses paint a clear picture of how this program is influencing not just students, but the safety of the routes they ride. “Are th ere safe biking routes to and from school? Has the All Kids Bike Program led to any improvements or advocacy for safer biking infrastructu re in your area? ” "Y es, by pro viding bikes and teaching safety in school, the program has helped pro m ote safer biking practices and increased awareness. It has also contributed to advocacy efforts fo r im proved biking infrastructure within the co m m unity." -La shona R iche tt a , T oome r Ele me ntary, A t lant a GA "Y es, as we speak the city o f C ohasset is putting in sidewalks that connect fro m a busy road that goes toward the scho ol, with a cross walk to get to the other side of street where the schoo l si dewalk i s, alo ng with a lighted crosswalk." -A nne C a mpbe ll, Gra nd Rapids Schools, Minne sot a "I’ve wo rked with Safe Routes to School and got older kids bikes before I had these striders. A l so threw those grants I go t a couple trails and there is a 4 m ile trail as well o n the edge of town." -Susan Carne y, A rlee Eleme ntary, A rle e , MT Th ese insigh ts show that when kids learn to ride, it can ignite a movement—one that rallies communities to create safer, more bike-friendly routes for everyone. And it’s all possible because of supporters like you. Want to see more success stories from schools across the country? Follow us on social media for the latest updates, photos, and smiles! Help a School Today! Nearly 1,800 schools are now rolli ng with the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program—reaching almost 180,000 students each year! That’s 1.8 million chi ldren over the next decade who will gain the confidence, independence, and joy that comes with learning to ride. But we’re not done yet. Right now, 125 schools are waiting in our funding queue, ready to start but needi ng support from generous donors li ke you. 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Date:2/5/2026 2:07:44 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] AI Draco Malfoy chatbot told ‘teen’ thinking of suicide ‘to just do it already’ Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: AI Draco Malfoy chatbot told ‘teen’ thinking of suicide ‘to just do it already’ - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ai-draco-malfoy-chatbot-told-teen-thinking-of-suicide-to-just-do-it-already/ar-AA1VJX5w? ocid=socialshare Date:2/5/2026 1:49:11 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] AI Draco Malfoy chatbot told ‘teen’ thinking of suicide ‘to just do it already’ Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: AI Draco Malfoy chatbot told ‘teen’ thinking of suicide ‘to just do it already’ - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ai-draco-malfoy-chatbot-told-teen-thinking-of-suicide-to-just-do-it-already/ar-AA1VJX5w? ocid=socialshare Date:2/10/2026 2:11:05 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: Orange County Register: Social media ‘addicting the brains of children,’ plaintiff’s lawyer argues in landmark trial Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig A Durfey < Date: Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM Subject: Fwd: Orange County Register: Social media ‘addicting the brains of children,’ plaintiff’s lawyer argues in landmark trial ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig Durfey < Date: Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 11:13 AM Subject: Orange County Register: Social media ‘addicting the brains of children,’ plaintiff’s lawyer argues in landmark trial I thought you might like this story from Orange County Register. Social media ‘addicting the brains of children,’ plaintiff’s lawyer argues in landmark trial https://www.ocregister.com/2026/02/10/opening-statements-social-media-trial/ Sent from my iPhone Date:2/11/2026 6:58:44 AM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: Children expose to screen time Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig Durfey < Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 6:56 AM Subject: Children expose to screen time Sent from my iPhone Date:2/11/2026 1:35:14 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: New Screen Deep Episode: The Costs of Youth Attachment to AI Companions Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Children and Screens <info@childrenandscreens.org> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM Subject: New Screen Deep Episode: The Costs of Youth Attachment to AI Companions To: < AI “friends” and companions are increasingly providing c hildren and adolesc ents with soc ial interactions and “relationships,” despite being a tec hnology that has no need for empathy or emotional reciproc ity. On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry is joined by developmental psy chologist and professor Dr. Pilyoung Kim. Dr. Kim desc ribes her researc h examining children’s responses to different types of AI sy stems, explains what makes certain c hildren more vulnerable to developing problematic attachments to chatbots, and suggests better product design approac hes to minimize harm while fac ilitating helpful uses. W hat you’ll learn from this episode: W hat makes AI c hatbots feel “human” to kids and why that matters W hich c hildren are more vulnerable to forming strong attachments to AI “best friends” - and the hidden costs of constant interactions with AI companions W hy children who are still developing their understanding of relationships and appropriate boundaries may be at risk from human-like AI companions W hat parents and c aregivers can do to help children and adolesc ents navigate AI companions more safely W hat researc hers urgently need to study next to identify and support youth most at risk of overattachment to AI chatbots Listen Now Listen now to Screen Deep on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio. Each 30-50 minute episode brings fresh perspectives, c utting-edge research, and practical advice for raising children in the digital age. The next episode drops on March 4 — don't miss it! Learn more on the Children and Sc reens’ website. P.S. Your support helps keep resources like this free and acc essible. Every dollar is matc hed – double your impact today. Children and Screens | childrenandscreens.org Donate Today ch ild re n a n d s cre e n s .o rg | 2 7 6 5 th Ave n u e Su ite 7 0 4 , Bo x #900 | N e w Yo rk, NY 1 0 0 0 1 U S U n s u b s crib e | U p d a te P ro file | C o n s ta n t C o n ta ct Da ta N o tice Date:2/11/2026 1:46:59 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: New Screen Deep Episode: The Costs of Youth Attachment to AI Companions Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. AI “friends” and c ompanions are increasingly providing children and adolescents with social interac tions and “relationships,” despite being a tec hnology that has no need for empathy or emotional reciproc ity. On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry is joined by developmental psychologist and professor Dr. Pily oung Kim. Dr. Kim describes her research examining c hildren’s responses to different types of AI systems, explains what makes c ertain children more vulnerable to developing problematic attachments to c hatbots, and suggests better produc t design approac hes to minimize harm while facilitating helpful uses. W hat y ou’ll learn from this episode: W hat makes AI chatbots feel “human” to kids and why that matters W hic h children are more vulnerable to forming strong attachments to AI “best friends” - and the hidden costs of constant interac tions with AI c ompanions W hy c hildren who are still developing their understanding of relationships and appropriate boundaries may be at risk from human-like AI c ompanions W hat parents and caregivers c an do to help children and adolescents navigate AI companions more safely W hat researchers urgently need to study next to identify and support youth most at risk of overattac hment to AI chatbots Listen Now Listen now to Screen Deep on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio. Each 30- 50 minute episode brings fresh perspec tives, cutting-edge research, and prac tical advic e for raising c hildren in the digital age. The next episode drops on March 4 — don't miss it! Learn more on the Children and Sc reens’ website. P.S. Your support helps keep resourc es like this free and accessible. Every dollar is matc hed – double your impact today. Children and Screens | childrenandscreens.org Donate Today ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig A Durfey < Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 1:35 PM Subject: Fwd: New Screen Deep Episode: The Costs of Youth Attachment to AI Companions ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Children and Screens <info@childrenandscreens.org> Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM Subject: New Screen Deep Episode: The Costs of Youth Attachment to AI Companions To: < AI “friends” and companions are increasingly providing c hildren and adolesc ents with soc ial interactions and “relationships,” despite being a tec hnology that has no need for empathy or emotional reciproc ity. On this episode of Screen Deep, host Kris Perry is joined by developmental psy chologist and professor Dr. Pilyoung Kim. Dr. Kim desc ribes her researc h examining children’s responses to different types of AI sy stems, explains what makes certain c hildren more vulnerable to developing problematic attachments to chatbots, and suggests better product design approac hes to minimize harm while fac ilitating helpful uses. W hat you’ll learn from this episode: W hat makes AI c hatbots feel “human” to kids and why that matters W hich c hildren are more vulnerable to forming strong attachments to AI “best friends” - and the hidden costs of constant interactions with AI companions W hy children who are still developing their understanding of relationships and appropriate boundaries may be at risk from human-like AI companions W hat parents and c aregivers can do to help children and adolesc ents navigate AI companions more safely W hat researc hers urgently need to study next to identify and support youth most at risk of overattachment to AI chatbots Listen Now Listen now to Screen Deep on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio. Each 30-50 minute episode brings fresh perspectives, c utting-edge research, and practical advice for raising children in the digital age. The next episode drops on March 4 — don't miss it! Learn more on the Children and Sc reens’ website. P.S. Your support helps keep resources like this free and acc essible. Every dollar is matc hed – double your impact today. Children and Screens | childrenandscreens.org Donate Today ch ild re n a n d s cre e n s .o rg | 2 7 6 5 th Ave n u e Su ite 7 0 4 , Bo x #900 | N e w Yo rk, NY 1 0 0 0 1 U S U n s u b s crib e | U p d a te P ro file | C o n s ta n t C o n ta ct Da ta N o tice Date:2/11/2026 1:21:22 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fw: Legislative Leaps and Bounds: Global Guardrails Are Taking Shape—and Pare nts Le ad the Way Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. From: Mothe rs A gai nst Me di a Addicti on <i nfo@wearemama.org> Se nt: We dne sday, Fe bruary 11, 2026 12:01 PM To: CRA IG A DURFEY < Subje ct: Le gislative Le aps and Bounds: Global Guardrai l s Are Taking Shape—and Parents Lead the Way The push to reform Section 230 in Washington, D.C with [from L to R]: Dani Pinter, Kristin Bride, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julie Scelfo, SC Rep. Brandon Guffey, and Sarah O’Quinn Dear CRAIG, The movement to hold Big Tec h ac countable for how their products harm our c hildren is a global one. And all across the world, policymakers are increasingly stepping up to put guardrails on social media and other addictive tech. In a watershed moment, Spain has just become the first European country to propose banning soc ial media for kids under 16, and the Spanish government is also devising a plan to hold social media c ompanies liable for illegal, hateful or harmful c ontent on their platforms. At the same time, the European Union is demanding changes to TikTok’s addic tive design, stating that its endless sc roll and other features violate EU law for online safety and pose potential harm to the "phy sical and mental well-being” of kids and other users. At MAMA, we are determined to ensure that our politicians here in the U.S. follow these global examples and take swift, meaningful action to protect kids. Last week, I was proud to join survivor parents, including Kristin Bride of Parents Rise!, along with the Center on Countering Digital Hate, Issue One, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and ac tor and advocate (and dad) Joseph Gordon-Levitt in W ashington, D.C. to push for reforms to Section 230. This outdated policy shields soc ial media companies from legal responsibility for harmful content promoted on their platforms, enabling major tec h companies to avoid liability even when their produc ts c ause unthinkable suffering. At a press conferenc e led by Sen. Dick Durbin, several parents spoke movingly about the c hildren they have lost to soc ial media. That included Kristin, whose son Carson died by suicide after he experienc ed intense cyberbullying, as well as Bridgette Noring, who tragic ally lost her son to fentany l poisoning after he encountered a drug dealer on Snapc hat. Let’s continue to take these inc redible parent activists as inspiration, a deeply powerful reminder of why we are all in this fight. Not backing down, J ulie Updates from MAMA HQ W E DID IT!! Last week, South Carolina Governor Henry Mc Master signed the Age- Appropriate Design Code into law, establishing that social media c ompanies have a clear “duty of care” to protec t kids from harmful content on their platforms, while also requiring these c ompanies to responsibly handle minors’ personal data, rein in addic tive features, and stop targeting kids with surveillance advertising. Passage of this bill was a two-y ear effort for MAMA in the face of relentless opposition from Big Tech, and the tech giants aren’t done fighting yet. One of the major tech lobby ing groups has already filed a lawsuit to challenge this critically important legislation. W e thank Gov. McMaster, State Rep. Brandon Guffey, our Fort Mill Chapter Leader Kimberly Long and all our advoc acy partners for helping us protec t our kids and for staying in the fight against media addiction! And special thanks to all South Carolina MAMA community members who helped make this victory happen by ensuring our voices were heard. In Nebraska, state senators have introduced new legislation that would create safeguards to protect minors from the growing threats of AI.The proposed legislation would require c ompanies to c learly disc lose when a user is communicating with a chatbot and not a real person, prohibit these companies from instituting a reward system for continuous use, and prevent AI chatbots from generating any sexually explicit content or interactions. Our Omaha MAMA Chapter Leader Michele Neily (above) testified in support of the bill and shared her c oncerns about how kids are becoming increasingly reliant on AI technology : "Two in three teens use AI c hatbots, and 12% have turned to them for emotional or mental health support." New MAMA Chapter ❤❤ Give a warm welc ome to our new Granby, Connec ticut Chapter! If you’re in Granby, CT and want to get involved or just hear more, please c lic k below and we’ll connec t y ou to our new Chapter. JOIN GRANBY, CT Start a Chapter Today! Interested in starting your own chapter? J oin us at our next Info Session February 19th, at 1pm ET. REGISTER HERE News You Need ON TRIAL Meta executive Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagr am, is set to take the stand today as the world’s biggest social media companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles seeking to hold them responsible for harms to children who used their platforms. A lawyer for the plaintiffs called the case as “easy as ABC…addicting the br ains of children.” He also shared communication of Meta employees discussing how Instagram is “like a drug” and that employ ees are “basically pushers.” Additional internal doc uments revealed that a Meta researcher warned in 2020 that 500,000 kids a day were being targeted by ‘c reeps’ on Fac ebook and Instagram. A similar trial is underway in New Mexico foc used on whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms when it comes to the dangers of c hild sexual exploitation. LEADERSHIP In the wake of landmark social media trials, we are starting to see more political candidates standing up to Big Tech and supporting policies that would protec t kids. And no surprise - it’s starting with moms. Michigan State Sen. Mallor y McMor row, a c andidate for U.S. Senate, (whose bio includes the description “Noa's mom”) just rolled out a new set of proposals designed to take action on kids’ online safety and put safeguards on AI, which she explains in this video. VULNERABLE More than 1 in 3 teen boys report gambling in the last y ear, and nearly 60% of them say the content “just started showing up” on their social media algorithms. Tim Daly, a longtime education expert who writes the EdDaly substack, warns that legalized and heavily marketed gambling is quietly becoming a major threat to teens— especially boys. USA Today investigative reporter Nick Penzenstadler spoke with The Excerpt podcast about how regulators are doing little to nothing to stop it. CAUTION In a c onversation with ABC News about AI technology , Anthr opic co-founder Daniela Amodei expressed c oncerns about the risks of AI for her children and other kids, acknowledging that “we still have a lot of work to do” to mitigate AI’s potential harms. Amodei also explained the need for caution in how kids interac t with AI, noting that Anthropic does not allow users under 18 to interact with its chatbot. UNHEALTHY Is overrelianc e on technology causing students to miss the most important parts of growing up? Clay Shirky, New York University’s Vice Provost for AI and Tec hnology in Educ ation say s they might be in an important guest essay for The New York Times. AI’s c onstant praise trains users for validation over c onnection, c ontributing to what sociologists call social deskilling. DISTRACTED Even film students are struggling to sit through full movies. This eye-opening piec e from The Atlantic shows how the attention economy and nonstop sc rolling are reshaping young people’s ability to focus, learn, and engage with the world around them. BREAKUP As governments and individuals alike grow wary of U.S. tech c ompany power, c ountries such as Franc e, India, and South Korea are pushing for “tec h sovereignty” by enc ouraging users to stay away from U.S. platforms, and promoting apps and social media websites developed within their own countries. In these locations, alternatives to Silicon Valley platforms are suddenly gaining real momentum. SAFETY A new report from Common Sense Media reveals that a strong majority of U.S. adults are now in favor of stric t age restrictions and privacy protections for social media and AI, driven by c oncerns that these platforms are "not meant for c hildren" and that c urrent age-verification tools are too easy to bypass. PEACE A group of Buddhist monks concluded their 2,300 mile walk for peace across the U.S. yesterday , arriving in W ashington, D.C. and delivering remarks. One of the monks had an urgent message. “Please don’t touch your phone when y ou wake up in the morning. This is a must.This is way to train yourself. Every time when you touch y our phone, your mind starts wandering…Instead, make your bed, nice and neat. Go to the bathroom - still no phone. Do your thing. Come out. Get a piece of paper and a pen. W rite out the statement ‘today is going to be my peaceful day.’..when y our han[d] pairs with the mind, it makes a big difference.” MERCH Stock up on all W inter items! Enjoy our MAMA Merch from our online store. All proceeds support MAMA. MAMA's BOOKSHOP Looking for resources about raising children with tec hnology? Or may be y ou're just wanting to know more about the growing impact of AI? Look no further than our bookshop! W e have carefully curated essential reads for understanding the impact of tech and media on our children's lives. Big Tech continues to put profits over children’s safety—but together, we’re fighting back. With the support of parents and advocates like you, MAMA is leading a powerful, nationwide movement to protect kids from online harms. Become a monthly sustaining donor now to fuel this growing movement and create a safer, healthier future for children. D ONAT E Mothers Against Media Addiction, Inc. 700 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10025 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. Date:2/11/2026 3:06:33 PM From:" Subject:[EXTERNAL] Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social me dia Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 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Ms. L ORETTALORETTA SANCHEZSANCHEZ of California. of Californ ia. h ttps://www.g ovin fo .go v/co nte nt/p kg /CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7/p df/CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7.p dfhttps://www.go vinfo.g ov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7.p df new website new website socialemotionalpaws.orgsocialemotionalpaws.org Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social medi a Adam Mosseri said he and his colleagues use the term “problematic use” to refer to “someone spending more ti me on Instagram than they feel good about, and that definitely happens.” By KAITLYN HUAMANI and BARBARA ORTUTAY LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta’s Instagram, testified Wednesday duri ng a landmark social medi a trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees with the idea that people can be clinically addicted to social medi a platforms. Related Articles New Mexico lawsuit accuses Meta of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation online Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum Malibu’s HRL Labs cuts 376 jobs after losing government work EU accuses TikTok of ‘addictive design’ that harms children, seeks changes to protect users The question of addiction is a key pillar of the case, where plaintiffs seek to hold soci al media compani es responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Meta Platforms and Google’s YouTube are the two remaining defendants in the case, which TikTok and Snap have settled. At the core of the Los Angeles case is a 20-year-old identified only by the initials “KGM,” whose lawsui t could determi ne how thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies would play out. She and two other plaintiffs have been selected for bellwether trials — essentially test cases for both sides to see how their arguments play out before a jury. Mosseri said it’s important to differentiate between clinical addiction and what he called problemati c use. The plai nti ff’s lawyer, however, presented quotes directly from Mosseri in a podcast interview a few years ago where he said the opposite, but he clarified that he was probably using the term “too casually,” as people tend to do. Mosseri said he was not claiming to be a medical expert when questioned about hi s qualificati ons to comment on the legitimacy of social media addiction, but said someone “very close” to him has experienced seri ous cli ni cal addiction, which is why he said he was “being careful with my words.” Edi t Image He said he and his colleagues use the term “problematic use” to refer to “someone spending more ti me on Instagram than they feel good about, and that definitely happens.” It’s “not good for the company, over the long run, to make decisions that profit for us but are poor for people’s wellbeing,” Mosseri said. Late NFL star Pat Tillman’s brother pleads guilty to setting fire at California post officeWatch More Mosseri and the plaintiff’s lawyer, Mark Lanier, engaged in a lengthy back-and-forth about cosmeti c fi lters on Instagram that changed people’s appearance in a way that seemed to promote plastic surgery. “We are trying to be as safe as possible but also censor as little as possible,” Mosseri sai d. In the courtroom, bereaved parents of children who have had social media struggles seemed vi si bly upset during a di scussi on around body dysmorphia and cosmetic filters. Meta shut down all third-party augmented reality fi lters in January 2025. The judge made an announcement to members of the public on Wednesday after the displays of emotion, remindi ng them not to make any indication of agreement or disagreement with testimony, saying that it would be “improper to indi cate some position.” In recent years, Instagram has added a slew of features and tools it says have made the platform safer for young people. But this does not always work. A report last year, for instance, found that teen accounts researchers created were recommended age- inappropriate sexual content, including “graphic sexual descriptions, the use of cartoons to describe demeani ng sexual acts, and brief displays of nudity.” In addition, Instagram also recommended a “range of self-harm, self-injury, and body i mage content” on teen accounts that the report says “would be reasonably likely to result in adverse impacts for young people, i ncludi ng teenagers experi encing poor mental health, or self-harm and suicidal ideation and behaviors.” Meta called the report “misleading, dangerously speculati ve” and said it misrepresents its efforts on teen safety. Meta is also facing a separate trial in New Mexico that began this week. Date:2/12/2026 8:24:45 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Bay Area family supports lawsuit accusing social media apps of be ing addictive , harmful Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Bay Area family supports lawsuit accusing social media apps of being addictive, harmful - https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/bay-area-family-supports-lawsuit-accusing-social-media-apps-of-being-addictive-harmful/vi- AA1Wc6UX?ocid=socialshare Date:2/13/2026 2:28:35 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: In the News: Human Trafficking & Online Exploitation 2.12.26 Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. 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THIS EDITION OF "IN THE NEWS" (Scroll down to see content): Behind the crowd at big events Predators on Roblox School provided laptops Peer led online safety Human Trafficking: Life sentence imposed, Bridal shop served as hub, Exploitation: Norway's Police2Peer CSAM Project, Man from Chile entices 14-year-old from Los Angeles, Opinion: Porn industry normalizing sex trade for teen girls, 2nd jury trial for Meta, Florida teen linked to extremist group Around the Globe: Australian CSAM offender with 23,000 files, Europe finds TikTok in breach, Undercover in a scam center , UK finds AI clones P3 Kids Podcast: Do You Know These Terms and Why they Matter to Your Child's Online Safety? The following content may contain sensitive topics. Reader discretion is advised. Ban Nudify Apps Million Kids stands with ov e r 107 organizations, institutions and indiv iduals globally to de mand urge nt action against nudifying tools—technology designed to create non-consensual nude and abusive imagery disproportionately targeting children and women. Click on the button below to sign the statement. On the website, scroll down to where it says: online form CLICK TO SIGN Behind the Crowd: See What Others Miss at Big Games Thousands of people gather for big events like the Super Bowl and World Cup. That means more eyes watching—and more chances to spot the signs of trafficking. Human trafficking doesn’t always look like what you’ve seen in movies. It’s happening around you right now in the hotel down the street, at the restaurant where you ate lunch, even near the stadium where you’re cheering. You have the power to spot the real warning signs. You can be the voice that breaks the silence. Together, we can help protect people who desperately need it by reporting what we see. LINK TO WEBSITE M illion Kids Insights: Please know that each one of us has to speak up if we see something suspicious and not just at the big game but in our neighborhoods. Even if we don't have proof. By identifying and reporting suspected human trafficking, you are doing your part to help law enforcement recover victims. This comes directly from the DHS website: Law enforcement can connect survivors of human trafficking to services such as medical and mental health care, shelters, job training, and legal assistance that restore their freedom and dignity. The public’s vigilance to report human trafficking is a vital line of defense against this heinous crime. What to Re port: WHO you saw. WHAT you saw. WHEN you saw it. WHERE it occurred. WHY it is suspicious. No tip is insignificant. If a situation gives you pause, trust your instincts. The presence or absence of any of the indicators is not necessarily proof of human trafficking. It is up to law enforcement to investigate suspected cases and make the determination. Factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and/or religious affiliation are not indicators of suspicious behavior. Below is an aerial billboard flown in San Francisco over the Super Bowl weekend. Dad claims 16-year-old daughter took her own life after meeting a predator on Roblox, slams game platform beloved by kids Penelope Sokolowski was just 16 years old when she took her own life last February. Her father, Jason, believes her suicide was the culmination of a grooming process that began on Roblox, the game platform beloved by kids — with some 170,000 users under the age of 13, according to company data from 2023. “We kind of thought we were covering all the bases,” Jason told The Post, noting that his family had used a third-party app to monitor Penelope’s online activity. Jason alleges that his only child was contacted by a predator on Roblox who coerced her into cutting his name into her chest and sending videos of herself bloodied from self-harm — and who, ultimately, sent Penelope down a spiral that culminated in her death. LINK TO ARTICLE M illion Kids Insights: Matt Dolman’s firm, an attorney for a plaintiff, is aware of at least 119 lawsuits filed against Roblox since 2025. The cases, which span 34 states, include a shocking array of predatory behavior. What many parents don't understand about Roblox is that it is a game creation platform and hosts games which can be created by anyone including kids and teens, hobbyists, professionals, companies creating branded events and even predators. There are millions of individual games on Roblox and only a very small fraction are made by Roblox. Most importantly, there is no vetting or approval process before a game goes live. A creator can publish instantly and the content can be unsafe for children. Because anyone can create a game and publish it instantly, parents should know: • Quality varies between games. • Safety is not required. • Some games include unmoderated chat, private servers, or loopholes. • Predators can join games to contact kids (especially those with unmoderated chat). This is why parents should vet each individual game, not assume that “Roblox” as a whole is safe. They should also be checking their child's chats or messaging, know who they are interacting with and what games they are playing. Washington County schools implement Proxyware to detect predators and scammers online Washington County, Virginia, Public Schools are using a new system called Proxyware, CEO of the Virginia-based company Chris Olson tells News 5's Yannia Nordelo it helps detect online predators and scammers targeting students. We protect children by detecting and disrupting digital harms that reach them through social media websites and apps, said Olson. Olson says online danger doesn't always look obvious. LINK TO ARTICLE M illion Kids Insights: Your seven year old is using their school provided laptop for tutoring. The tutor is using a cartoon filter that glitches to reveal that the tutor is naked. A 10-year-old is groomed online for weeks by a predator through their school provided Chromebook until the parent discovers the messages. Both of these are real cases. School‑provided laptops are not inherently safe from scammers or predators. They can be safer than a personal device, but only if the school configures and monitors them well, and unfortunately many don’t or can't. The evidence shows that predators and exploitative networks absolutely reach kids through school devices, even when filters are in place. On many school devices, the protection and security blocks inappropriate websites. But predators don't usually use websites to contact kids. They will use email, chat features inside educational platforms, gaming platforms accessible through the browser, Discord‑like clones or lesser‑known messaging tools, social media sites that slip past filters and anonymous or encrypted apps that don’t require installation. Predators also exploit the fact that kids assume that the school laptop is safe. Law enforcement warns that predators do not stop because a child is “in school.” Kids may be targeted just as easily during school hours as they might be during the off school hours. The FBI also reports a major rise in sextortion and grooming attempts across platforms commonly used by students. School devices reduce some risks (malware, unsafe downloads) but do not protect against human predators, grooming, or sextortion. The safest approach for any parent is to treat school laptops exactly like any other internet‑connected device: • Regularly check browser history, email, and messaging tools • Keep the device in shared spaces at home and turned off at night • Ask your child who they talk to online and why • Set clear rules about communication with strangers • Teach them to report anything uncomfortable immediately Parents should also be asking the school what monitoring tools they use and whether those rules apply off‑campus. And finally, the school should be transparent with parents about third‑party apps, tutors, and communication channels being used. Students leading the way: Hampshire Regional pioneers first peer-led online safety program Who is teaching kids how to safely browse social media, video games and the internet? This past month at Hampshire Regional High School, it has been high schoolers who have taken the lead in mentoring middle schoolers, as the first school in the area to pioneer such a peer-led initiative. Starting in early January, HRHS students in grades 10 through 12 were trained to give an online safety lesson to seventh graders, aiming to give younger students the tools to recognize and respond to online harm. LINK TO ARTICLE M illion Kids Insights: These types of programs should be in every school. And it can't just be peer-to-peer but also at home between parent and child. Even grandparent and grandchild. Technology is not to be feared but to be understood. To know the way it can be used for good, but to also understand the risks and dangers. The following is taken from Opal's new book Digital Warfare : Our Kids on the Frontline - To be successful, the less of a technology information gap there needs to be between the generations. The better you can have discussions about how and where young people can become leaders for the next generation. Fortunately, most younger parents today grew up using technology, but the older people are still living in a world of Facebook and FreeCell. For young people to take you seriously, you have to have an understanding of the world they live in. This generation of young people cannot afford to be naïve and gullible and easy to influence. They will be interacting (online) with millions of people they have never met, and some of those people will want to access, groom, seduce and recruit our young people. Others will want to indoctrinate or radicalize them and tell them endless untruths to get them to engage in criminal or political activities that might be harmful. Being a parent today may be one of the greatest and toughest callings of all time. Every day, our team sees stories of innocent young people drawn into things their parents never imagined. It’s up to parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors to guide kids to become strong, grounded leaders with healthy values in a complex and fast- changing world. RELATED STORY: ‘I fe ll into it’: e x-criminal hacke rs urge M anche ste r pupils to use we b skills for good Cybercriminals, the shadowy online figures often depicted in Hollywood movies as hooded villains capable of wiping millions of pounds off the value of businesses at a keystroke, are not usually known for their candour. But in a sixth-form college in Manchester this week, two former hackers gave the young people gathered an honest appraisal of what living a life of internet crime really looks like. LINK TO ARTICLE The Riv e rside County Child Exploitation Te am de liv e re d in 2025. RCCET is a multi-age ncy task force comprise d of 27 fe de ral, state , and local Law Enforce me nt Office rs with a single mission: Inv e stigate and disr upt child e xploitation crime s occurring in Riv e rside County. Stats provided by: Liam Doyle -Supervising District Attorney Investigator/ FBI Task Force Officer @ Riverside County DA’s Office Note: Riverside County, CA is the location of the Million Kids home office. Human Trafficking Life se nte nce impose d in fe de ral human trafficking case Chad Cornelious Seymore, a/k/a “Circle City Pimp”, 50, of Dothan, Alabama, was sentenced to Life in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; four counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; two counts of interstate travel in aid of racketeering; and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Seymore’s co-defendant, Kimberly Robinson Gandy, 48, of Gulfport, Mississippi, was found guilty by a federal jury in June 2025 of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Gandy was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment. Over a four-year period Seymore conspired with others to bond adult women out of county jails and then forced or coerced them to commit commercial sex acts in Alabama and across North Florida. Seymore also recruited women suffering from drug addictions at hotels and through online advertisements. He threatened and physically abused his sex trafficking victims. Gandy conspired with Seymore to traffic women in Panama City Beach and Destin. They used online money exchange platforms to transfer funds received from commercial sex acts. LINK TO ARTICLE Bridal shop se rv e d as ‘hub’ for human trafficking, drug-de aling ope r ations, prose cutors say Authorities in Virginia say a Roanoke business is part of an ongoing investigation about possible ties to prostitution and human trafficking. Prosecutors say the bridal store, Amanda’s Touch, was used as a “front” for such crimes. According to the Virginia State Police, investigators discovered the defendants were dealing drugs in several locations between Rockbridge and Floyd counties. The group then used that money to fuel the human trafficking operation. “There is evidence to show drugs, money and coercion were being used to control these victims, to coerce them into prostitution and human trafficking,” Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Branscom said. LINK TO ARTICLE Six arre ste d in juv e nile human trafficking inv e stigation, Gulfpor t Police say Six people have been arrested in a human trafficking and kidnapping investigation, according to the Gulfport Police Department. The juvenile was held against her will between Dec. 2025 and Jan. 2026 and forced to perform sexual acts for Mills, officials said. Police said Mills threatened to report the juvenile as a runaway if she refused to comply. The juvenile escaped by fleeing through a window. LINK TO ARTICLE Vide o for Pare nts Click the arrow and watch a one-minute video for a quick look at how sex traffickers use the Internet to recruit. If the link doesn't work, you can also go to https://youtu.be/ZpEemVpBi10 Exploitation: CSEA, Sextortion, CSAM, Grooming & Recruitment Norway's Police 2Pe e r CSAM Proje ct - Liv e M ap of Pe ople looking for Child Se x Abuse M ate rials The Police2Peer project works to protect children from abuse by raising awareness about how much abusive material is shared online and by making it more difficult to access real images and videos of abuse. The project, which has been running since 2017, uploads files to file‑sharing networks (Peer2Peer/P2P) with names that resemble real child sexual abuse material. This is done to show how easy it is to find and share such content on these networks. For someone searching for abusive material on these networks, the files appear genuine because of their filenames. The actual content of the files only becomes visible after they are downloaded and played on the user’s device. In reality, these files contain videos and images with information from the police. The purpose is to inform users about the risks they are taking and the legal consequences of downloading or distributing abusive material – and to increase the perceived risk of detection. LINK TO LIVE M AP SHOWING WHERE SOM EONE IS ATTEM PTING TO DOWNLOAD CSAM L.A. girl, 14, se xually assaulte d by man v isiting Southe rn California from Chile A 22-year-old man from Santiago, Chile was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for enticing a 14-year-old Southern California girl to engage in illicit sexual activity, authorities announced earlier this month. Daniel Andrés Aravena Oliva met the unidentified juvenile female online, federal investigators said. Between December 2023 and May 2024, Aravena used various internet platforms to communicate with the teen, including Zoom, FaceTime and the virtual-reality gaming platform Roblox, and knowingly encouraged her to engage in illegal sexual activity with him, including sending him sexually explicit photos of herself. LINK TO ARTICLE Opinion: The porn industry is normalising the se x trade for the ne xt ge ne ration of te e n girls Teacher and researcher Eoghan Cleary breaks down a recent L’Oreal advertising campaign that partnered with an OnlyFans creator – and explains how girls are being targeted by the porn industry at younger and younger ages. LINK TO ARTICLE ‘M arke tplace for pre dators’: M e ta face s se cond jury trial ov e r child e xploitation claims Meta’s second major trial of 2026 over alleged harms to children begins on Monday. (We included info on the first lawsuit out of Los Angeles in last week's "In the News.") The landmark jury trial in Santa Fe pits the New Mexico attorney general’s office against the social media giant. The state alleges that the company knowingly enabled predators to use Facebook and Instagram to exploit children. The trial will introduce evidence that Raúl Torrez, the state’s attorney general, believes shows how Meta’s social networks create dangerous environments for children, exposing them to sexual exploitation, solicitation, sextortion and human trafficking. LINK TO ARTICLE Te e n linke d to ne o-Nazi satanic hate group accuse d of planning mass shooting at Wimauma church: HCSO WIM AUM A, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma. What we know: The sheriff's office began investigating Jose Pagan Jr., 14, on Jan. 27 after receiving information about suspected child exploitation activity linked to the IP address of Pagan’s residence. During the investigation, detectives searched Pagan's home and computer, recovering 14 graphic images involving the abuse of infants and toddlers, HCSO said. LINK TO ARTICLE AROUND THE GLOBE Que e nsland Australia man charge d afte r police alle ge 23,000 file s of child abuse se ize d A Queensland man has been charged with 596 child abuse-related offences after he allegedly "groomed, coerced and threatened" hundreds of children. Ethan Burns-Dederer, 27, from UK: Criminals using AI to clone v oice s and se t up dir e ct de bits National Trading Standards (NTS) said it blocked almost 21 million scam phone calls and shut down 2,000 numbers in a six-month period. Fraudsters began the process by asking victims to participate in a so-called “lifestyle survey” phone Maryborough, was allegedly found in possession of 23,000 videos and images relating to his offending, involving 459 victims in Australia and 14 other countries. Police allege Mr Burns-Dederer offended against primarily male children aged five to 15 years old and they've identified potentially 360 victims to date. LINK TO ARTICLE Europe an Commission pre liminarily finds TikTok's addictiv e de sign in bre ach of the Digital Se rv ice s Act The European Commission preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design. This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system. LINK TO ARTICLE Sky Ne ws re porte r goe s unde rcov e r in scam ce ntre - and ge ts hire d afte r two-minute inte rv ie w More than a year ago, Brother Compound in Cambodia's capital was impenetrable. There was no way we'd get past the barbed wire, high walls and security guards at the gate to peer inside the notorious scam factory. LINK TO ARTICLE call, which was actually designed to gather personal, health and financial details. Latest figures from NTS suggests that UK adults now receive an average of seven scam calls or texts per month, with about one in five (21%) receiving them most days and 9% receiving them every day. LINK TO ARTICLE India: 3 siste rs jump to the ir de aths from balcony afte r dad bans the m from playing Kore an ‘lov e game ’ Three young sisters threw themselves off their balcony and died in India on Wednesday after their father banned them from playing a Korean “love game” on his phone, according to shocking local reports. The children, identified as Vishika, 16, Prachi, 14, and Pakhi, 12, were so upset that their parents cut off their access to the addictive game they left behind an eight-page suicide note and then plunged, one after the other, NDTV reported. LINK TO ARTICLE LA's Riv al Gangs For m "Supe r Gang" Unde r M e xican M afia Control Once-bitter enemies MS-13 and 18th Street Gang have formed an unprecedented alliance across Los Angeles, creating what police describe as a "super gang" under Mexican Mafia control. LINK TO ARTICLE HAVE YOU ORDERED THIS MUST HAVE BOOK FOR YOUR FAMILY? Digital Warfare: Our Kids on the Frontline Av ailable as a PDF, Audio, Kindle v e rsion and/or Pape rback DO YOU KNOW HOW TO RECOGNIZE ONLINE Cybe r e xploitation of minor s may be the faste st gr owing cr ime in the world. Click here > PDF and/or AUDIO Version Click here Amaz on > Kindle or paperback DANGERS? CAN YOU TALK TO YOUR FAMILY ABOUT THEM? 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Unsubscribe Date:2/13/2026 7:28:06 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Dangers of social media for teens examined in new documentary Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Dangers of social media for teens examined in new documentary - https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/dangers-of-social-media-for-teens-examined-in-new-documentary/vi-AA1D2A4N?ocid=socialshare Date:2/13/2026 6:33:15 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Lawsuit challenges Meta, Google over claims they engineered addiction in childre n's brains Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. A landmark Los Angeles trial begins as attorney Mark Lanier accuses Meta and Google of intentionally designing addictive social media platforms that harm minors. https://www.foxla.com/news/meta-google-social-media-addiction-trial-minors Date:2/13/2026 7:15:43 PM From:" Subject:[EXTERNAL] "Parents have to wake up."Florida AG James Uthmeier is warning pare nts that pre dators are using apps like Fortnite, Snapchat, and Roblox to target Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 02-13-2026 (P.R.D.D.C.)(P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS F OR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDRENPARENTS F OR THE RIGHTS OF DEVEL OPMENTAL LY DISABL ED CHIL DREN CRAIG A. DURF EY F OUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. P.O.BOX 2001 GARDEN GROVE, CA 928 42P.O.BOX 20 01 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92 84 2 SOCIAL EMOTIONALPAWS.COMSOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEYFACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2 40 4 - HONORING U .S. H OU SE OF CON GRESS H2 40 4 - HONORING CRAIG CRAIG DURFEYDURFEY FOR HIS F IG HT AGAINST AU TISM ... Ms. F OR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. L ORETTALORETTA SANCHEZSANCHEZ of California. of Californ ia. h ttps://www.g ovin fo .go v/co nte nt/p kg /CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7/p df/CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7.p dfhttps://www.go vinfo.g ov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2 00 3-0 3-2 7.p df new website new website socialemotionalpaws.orgsocialemotionalpaws.org "Parents have to wake up." | Florida AG James Uthmeier is warning parents that predators are using apps"Parents have to wake up." | Florida AG James Uthmeier is warning parents that predators are using apps like Fortnite, Snapchat, and Roblox to target children online. 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Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Indian teens roll their eyes at talk of a social media ban - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/indian-teens-roll-their-eyes-at-talk-of-a-social-media-ban/ar-AA1W8SHd?ocid=socialshare Date:2/15/2026 3:08:25 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] How much screen time is safe for children? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: How much screen time is safe for children? - https://www.msn.com/en- us/health/wellness/how-much-screen-time-is-safe-for-children/ar-AA1Ly1pE?ocid=socialshare Date:2/15/2026 4:44:28 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Why Screen Limits Matter for Parents Too Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Why Screen Limits Matter for Parents Too - https://www.msn.com/en- us/health/other/why-screen-limits-matter-for-parents-too/ar-AA1FWEPR?ocid=socialshare Date:2/15/2026 5:31:57 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/portugal-approves-restrictions-on-social-media-access-for-children/ar-AA1We8mE?ocid=socialshare Date:2/15/2026 5:40:34 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/portugal-approves-restrictions-on-social-media-access-for-children/ar-AA1We8mE?ocid=socialshare Date:2/15/2026 5:57:51 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Millennial & Gen Z parents hope to reverse screen time trend Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Millennial & Gen Z parents hope to reverse screen time trend - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/millennial-gen-z-parents-hope-to-reverse-screen-time-trend/ar-AA1W9Y28?ocid=socialshare Date:2/15/2026 6:26:57 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Limiting screen time for children isn’t enough, research finds Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Limiting screen time for children isn’t enough, research finds - https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/limiting-screen-time-for-children-isn-t-enough-research-finds/ar-AA1UKnKq?ocid=socialshare Date:2/15/2026 6:38:51 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] 7 Signs Your Kid Has Screen Addiction and What To Do About It Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: 7 Signs Your Kid Has Screen Addiction and What To Do About It - https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/7-signs-your-kid-has-screen-addiction-and-what-to-do-about-it/ar-AA1QogzT?ocid=socialshare Date:2/15/2026 7:41:26 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Carlsbad joins cities banning e-bikes for riders under age 12 Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Carlsbad joins cities banning e-bikes for riders under age 12 - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/carlsbad-joins-cities-banning-e-bikes-for-riders-under-age-12/ar-AA1WoyuD?ocid=socialshare Date:2/18/2026 2:55:59 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Why 16 Is Still Too Young for Social Media Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https://open.substack.com/pub/screenstrong/p/why-16-is-still-too-young-for-social?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Date:2/19/2026 8:25:54 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Why Better Bike Lanes Mean Better Cities Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Why Better Bike Lanes Mean Better Cities - https://www.msn.com/en- us/autos/motorcycles/why-better-bike-lanes-mean-better-cities/vi-AA1uq0IR?ocid=socialshare OCTA is taking action to improve e-bike safety in Orange C ounty. Last year, many of you volunteered your time and provided your input and i nsi ght in support of the development of OCTA's E-bike Safety Action Plan. This plan i denti fi es key strategy areas and priority actions with the goal of safer use of e-bikes as a mode of transportation. Check out the final plan here and learn more about how OC TA i s developing an implementation strategy. View the Plan (PDF) Date:2/19/2026 8:43:16 PM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fw: OCTA E-Bike Safety Action Plan Update Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. From: OCTA Bike <bi ke @e mail-octa.ne t> Se nt: Thursday, Fe bruary 19, 2026 5:30 PM To: Subje ct: OCTA E-Bi ke Safety Acti on Plan Update Safety Education in Action OCTA's newest e-bike safety campaign, called Round Planet, presents important rules of the road in a new and memorable way. Take a look and please share! 8 Laws of the OC Jungle Copyright 2026 Orange County Transportation Authority Orange County Transportation Authority 550 S. Main Street. 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