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Lucy the Poinsettia

Written on April 1, 2014.

I’m proud of the work that my co-workers and I do here at the Indio Branch of the Riverside County Law Library. Among other things, we help our patrons, maintain the facility, and troubleshoot (or pass onto the appropriate party) the six million issues that come up on a daily basis (I acknowledge the hyperbole). One of the things that I am secretly proud of is the potted plant (I like to call her Lucy) that sits on the ledge of the front desk. Lucy is such a beautiful poinsettia. Patrons frequently...

Transparency In Government – Can It Be A Reality?

Written on March 17, 2014.

Have you ever wondered what transparency in government really means? Is it really possible? In an age when massive amounts of information are being gathered and tabulated about ordinary citizens, Americans need to know what the Government is doing and why. According to Random House Webster’s College Dictionary, transparency is defined as, the quality or state of being transparent, something transparent, esp.….some translucent substance, made visible by light shining through from behind… Easily...

What a difference a year makes…

Written on March 3, 2014.

I can’t believe that a year has passed since I began my term as Director of the Riverside County Law Library. As I look back, I am proud to say that we have made significant strides towards enhancing the quality of our programs and services. One of these enhancements is our new website. This clean, crisp and fresh new look reflects our new level of commitment to provide a higher standard of public service throughout the county of Riverside. I invite your to stay a while, explore and rediscover...

New California Laws for 2014

Written on January 3, 2014.

Have you ever had that sneaky suspicion that someone was out to get you? Maybe you think you saw someone duck behind a tree when you turned around? Maybe your crazy neighbor across the street with the tin foil hat knows something you don’t? Well, as it turns out, there is someone out there with fingers in everything you do – your friendly neighborhood California Legislature. Yep, the California Legislature was working hard all last year to create a new batch of laws for 2014 covering...