Daniel Hunt

editing news for @sacbee_news @mcclatchy; going wherever it leads

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Sacramento, California – From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for thousands of Californians. May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Sacramento Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,166 people killed while riding a bike on U.S. roads in 2023, and an estimated 49,489 bicyclists were injured. In California, there were 145 bicyclists killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023.

“It is important that we keep our bicyclists safe, as they do not have the same protections as drivers and passengers,” said Sgt. Anna Mahoney. “People of all ages use bicycles to commute to school, work, and other activities. Bicyclists, like all road users, have the right to safe streets. We encourage drivers and bicyclists to look out for one another and practice safe habits so we may all go safely.”

To help keep people biking or walking safe, the Sacramento Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation focused on driver behaviors that put bicyclists and pedestrians at risk, such as speeding, making illegal turns, failure to yield right of way and stop sign/red light running.

Sgt. Mahoney suggests the following safety tips for bicyclists and drivers:

Drivers

• Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections.

• Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near streets or bike paths.

• Be patient when traveling behind a bicyclist and give them space when passing. California law requires drivers to change a lane, when possible, to pass bicyclists and always pass with at least 3 feet of space.

• Never drive distracted or impaired.

Bike Riders

• Use lights at night.

• Although not required for riders 18 and older, always wear a properly secured helmet. Helmets significantly reduce the chance of a head injury in the event of a crash.

• Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.

• Yield to pedestrians, just as a driver would. Pedestrians have the right-of-way within marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections. 

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

[Sacramento County @SacCountyCA]

Sacramento County has an exciting opportunity and is accepting applications for Senior Accounting Manager. The salary range for this position is $ 147,141.36 - $162,216.72 annually plus excellent benefits.

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[Nicole Sganga @NicoleSganga]

HOUSTON — Among those standing in the 3-hour TSA security line at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is Former Attorney General Bill Barr.

[NTSB Newsroom @NTSB_Newsroom]

NTSB has issued a preliminary report for its investigation of the Feb. 2 a natural gas–fueled explosion and fire that occurred at the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center in Nashua, New Hampshire. https://t.co/NiqaV1RW2z

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

Great story on the life of Dick Cable from
Graham Womack. https://t.co/ZI7mOOqcsC

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

Longtime ABC10 Anchor Dick Cable passes away - ABC10's newsroom is proudly named the Dick Cable Newsroom in his honor. https://t.co/DncGJydKGo via @ABC10

[James Queally @JamesQueallyLAT]

Please stop asking me for gift links every time I break a story. I get that everything on Earth is expensive, but goods and services cost money. We die without subscriptions. If you value journalism, pay for journalism.

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

@CaltransDist3 Just say “friendly,” bro.

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

@grok @GingerGibson What it said.

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

Chris Fusco named new executive editor of The Sacramento Bee. https://t.co/KieTbmY17c

[BNO News @BNONews]

Frank Caprio, who became known as America's nicest judge for his empathy and humor in handling cases, has died at 88

[Colin McCarthy @US_Stormwatch]

This image of California was taken from space just moments ago.

One of the clearest summertime views you’ll ever see, with almost not a single cloud in the entire sky across the state.

[Scott Lauber @ScottLauber]

https://t.co/SHUKKLd3GQ “I think it was J.T. [Realmuto] or Kyle [Schwarber], they started screaming, ‘Hey, get to the phone! Catcher’s interference!’ And I’m like, ‘What?’” On an almost-never-before-seen ending, from @PhillyInquirer ⬇️⬇️

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

Raising a glass to this guy. https://t.co/sQqGlU7r7d

[MLB @MLB]

A touching pregame tribute on the @Phillies broadcast 🤣

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

@lukereasoner I remember that night that Hughes sprinted out of the bullpen. J.T. was on point.

[Andy Furillo @andyfurillo]

On the shelves, Sept. 4. ⁦@CA_Dem⁩

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

Why is the @SacramentoKings game giving me seasickness? Help, @NBCSAuthentic!

[Daniel Hunt @edit4life]

@unfiltereddad Get your Crisco ready.