News Fletch
@edfletcher.bsky.social
Former journalist turned state scribe
Four star trail experience walking Sacramento’s new Del Rio Trail. Enjoyed the #publicart along 4.8 mile route.
December 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Four star trail experience walking Sacramento’s new Del Rio Trail. Enjoyed the #publicart along 4.8 mile route.
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
My rainy walk to the bus stop. Walking for the first time under 200 lbs since my freshman 15.
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My rainy walk to the bus stop. Walking for the first time under 200 lbs since my freshman 15.
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In Trump’s America, energy policy is set by the highest bidder, economics and common-sense be damned.
We’ll keep chasing an all-of-the above clean energy strategy to power our future and clean our air — no matter what politicians in DC try to dictate.
We’ll keep chasing an all-of-the above clean energy strategy to power our future and clean our air — no matter what politicians in DC try to dictate.
Trump Set to Cancel West Coast Hydrogen Hubs Amid Shutdown Fight
The Trump administration is planning to cancel billions of dollars earmarked for hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest as part of its first tranche of funding cuts following the go...
www.bloomberg.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM
In Trump’s America, energy policy is set by the highest bidder, economics and common-sense be damned.
We’ll keep chasing an all-of-the above clean energy strategy to power our future and clean our air — no matter what politicians in DC try to dictate.
We’ll keep chasing an all-of-the above clean energy strategy to power our future and clean our air — no matter what politicians in DC try to dictate.
Tune in at noon. I’ll b on CapRadio Insight talking about the Urban Dreams Art Experience — a celebration of creativity & community. 🎙️ #UrbanDreams #SacramentoArts
August 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Tune in at noon. I’ll b on CapRadio Insight talking about the Urban Dreams Art Experience — a celebration of creativity & community. 🎙️ #UrbanDreams #SacramentoArts
A few images from my tour of my #UrbanDreams art tour. 16 pieces temporarily in Midtown Sacramento. More info: bit.ly/4myTvlE
August 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A few images from my tour of my #UrbanDreams art tour. 16 pieces temporarily in Midtown Sacramento. More info: bit.ly/4myTvlE
Midtown Association to Debut & Display 16 Remarkable Art Pieces & Sculptures as part of Districtwide Urban Dreams Art Experience www.sacramentopress.com/2025/07/15/m...
Midtown Association to Debut & Display 16 Remarkable Art Pieces & Sculptures as part of Districtwide Urban Dreams Art Experience - Sacramento Press
Ranging in size from 6’ to 20’, some art pieces will be placed on rooftops, and mounted 10′ in the air with interactive components Staying true to its mission to be the center for culture, creativity ...
www.sacramentopress.com
August 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Midtown Association to Debut & Display 16 Remarkable Art Pieces & Sculptures as part of Districtwide Urban Dreams Art Experience www.sacramentopress.com/2025/07/15/m...
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Things are so bad, the planet is calling for Batman.
July 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Things are so bad, the planet is calling for Batman.
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Broadacres Marketplace, a vibrant hub at the heart of Las Vegas’ Latino community, has temporarily closed, deepening fears and financial uncertainty for thousands of vendors and small business owners left without income.
nbcnews.to/4l9ni3H
nbcnews.to/4l9ni3H
July 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Broadacres Marketplace, a vibrant hub at the heart of Las Vegas’ Latino community, has temporarily closed, deepening fears and financial uncertainty for thousands of vendors and small business owners left without income.
nbcnews.to/4l9ni3H
nbcnews.to/4l9ni3H
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Federal officers entered Rep. Jerry Nadler’s office in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday and handcuffed and briefly detained one of his aides. The confrontation happened shortly after the aide observed federal agents detaining migrants in a public hallway outside an immigration courtroom.
Aide to Rep. Nadler Is Handcuffed Amid Confrontation With Federal Agents
www.nytimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Federal officers entered Rep. Jerry Nadler’s office in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday and handcuffed and briefly detained one of his aides. The confrontation happened shortly after the aide observed federal agents detaining migrants in a public hallway outside an immigration courtroom.
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CBS reporter Scott Pelley:
This is a warning that I fear many will look back on in five or six years and think “he was so right”.
If you haven’t already shared this, please do.
This is a warning that I fear many will look back on in five or six years and think “he was so right”.
If you haven’t already shared this, please do.
May 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
CBS reporter Scott Pelley:
This is a warning that I fear many will look back on in five or six years and think “he was so right”.
If you haven’t already shared this, please do.
This is a warning that I fear many will look back on in five or six years and think “he was so right”.
If you haven’t already shared this, please do.
In a preview of what’s to come, heavy burner vibes at Sacramento Midtown Love kick off of Second Saturday events.
May 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In a preview of what’s to come, heavy burner vibes at Sacramento Midtown Love kick off of Second Saturday events.
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it really is astounding that a presidential administration crashed the growth trajectory of the wealthiest country on the planet in basically two months
April 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
it really is astounding that a presidential administration crashed the growth trajectory of the wealthiest country on the planet in basically two months
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BREAKING: The Interior Dept just used a fake “energy emergency” to greenlight gas and mining projects on public lands.
It’s a lie. There is no energy emergency. This is a giveaway to big oil.
It’s a lie. There is no energy emergency. This is a giveaway to big oil.
April 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
BREAKING: The Interior Dept just used a fake “energy emergency” to greenlight gas and mining projects on public lands.
It’s a lie. There is no energy emergency. This is a giveaway to big oil.
It’s a lie. There is no energy emergency. This is a giveaway to big oil.
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The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth
In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
www.motherjones.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
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The US economy is set to lose billions of dollars in revenue in 2025 from a pullback in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products.
US Economy Is Set to Lose Billions as Foreign Tourists Stay Away
The US economy is set to lose billions of dollars in revenue in 2025 from a pullback in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products, adding to a growing list of headwinds keeping recession risk ...
www.bloomberg.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The US economy is set to lose billions of dollars in revenue in 2025 from a pullback in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products.
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
March 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
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March 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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racial discrimination to the trump administration is when you offer admissions to anyone who isn’t white www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Administration Opens Investigations At More Than 50 Universities In Anti-DEI Campaign
“Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement.
www.huffpost.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
racial discrimination to the trump administration is when you offer admissions to anyone who isn’t white www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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"CA has spent billions on transit. SB 79 will put these investments on a more stable financial footing while allowing many more Californians to live, work, and have easy access to the transit systems they paid for." - @mnolangray.bsky.social on SB 79, our new bill w/ @scottwiener.bsky.social
New California Legislation Would Legalize More Homes Near Transit
California YIMBY, Sen. Scott Wiener Team Up on SB 79
cayimby.org
March 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"CA has spent billions on transit. SB 79 will put these investments on a more stable financial footing while allowing many more Californians to live, work, and have easy access to the transit systems they paid for." - @mnolangray.bsky.social on SB 79, our new bill w/ @scottwiener.bsky.social
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His 7th bankruptcy will be us if we don’t stand up and fight back.
March 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
His 7th bankruptcy will be us if we don’t stand up and fight back.
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Speaking of making America “healthy” again, my grandfather died of tuberculosis. I never new him and my mother didn’t have a memory if him. He died in 1924. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/h...
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Speaking of making America “healthy” again, my grandfather died of tuberculosis. I never new him and my mother didn’t have a memory if him. He died in 1924. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/h...