Morning Buzz

Police Oversight in Santa Ana, CA

Posted on September 17, 2020

In response to direction from the Santa Ana City Council, this past week I assisted with preparing an informational report relating to police oversight. In today's Morning Buzz, I'll share some of the research I gathered. Right Now with Daniel Soto (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Listening to – FARR - Someway Somehow What I’m Reading –...

A cat that thinks it should learn Spanish

Read Plats/Speak Spanish

Posted on September 16, 2020

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Taskmaster — an incredible British game show where comedians ... well, they complete tasks. It is a scream. What I’m listening to: Radio.Garden — spin the globe and listen to live radio streams from around the world! Look, you have enough on your plate. I get that....

Moving in the Time of Corona

Posted on September 15, 2020

Today's Morning Buzz is by ELGL Board Member 4 Lyfe and Newberg, OR City Manager Dan Weinheimer. Moving to a new place and starting a new job is never easy. It can be exciting, rewarding, and a step in the right path, but it is never easy. Beyond this, it’s never easy on those who...

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Welcome to Monday

Posted on September 14, 2020

Kendra Davis, Senior Management Analyst with City of Santa Clara, reporting for duty! LinkedIn or Twitter, pick your poison. What I’m reading: I have been BURNING through some science fiction & horror because I figure we’re already living in a dystopian future, so why not lean in? The Lightest Object in the Universe by Kimi...

COVID, Hell, and Grace

Posted on September 9, 2020

I will be honest with you. I am writing this during my very own two-week hell time period. It happens once a year, where the moons align evilly – and in 2020 with COVID-19 – the fury is real. Some of Hell Week (I will notate is time period in the singular, even though it...

The Beauty of Inclusion

Posted on September 3, 2020

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – Dancing with Tears in My Eyes by Blended Colours What I’m Reading – Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda What I’m Watching – People reconnecting with old friends in physically-distant spaces What I’m Doing – Riding my bike a lot farther than I ever...

Growing Up City Hall

Posted on September 2, 2020

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnerships Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m Listening To: Johnnyswim’s Songs with Strangers. This husband/wife musical duo didn’t let a pandemic get them down, and they chose random strangers to write, record, produce and release a...

Inter-agency Collaboration During Crisis

Posted on August 26, 2020

Today's Morning Buzz is by Sarah Henricks, Special Projects Services Consultant with the Los Altos Hills County Fire District. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Not sure if you’ve heard, but California is burning right now. According to its website, CalFire lists at least 17wildfires across the state, plus an additional 7 that are labeled as...

Yes, Social Justice is Still a Thing! Talks with Ambassador Andrew Young

Posted on August 25, 2020

Today's Morning Buzz is by Kelli Bennett. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I'm reading: Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America by John Lewis What I'm watching: Just wrapped up the final season of Greenleaf What I'm listening to: Snoh Alegra Essentials (Apple Music), Maverick City...