New issue November 7th 2008

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Ask the DMV Column

The DMV realizes the process of obtaining a California driver license can be confusing, and often, taking the test for a provisional instruction permit is a teen’s first encounter with the DMV. As teens prepare to become responsible California drivers, many questions might come to mind…
How do I apply for a permit if I am under 18 years of age?
What kind of insurance requirements must I meet before I can legally drive in California?
How do I find a driver training school to complete my behind the wheel hours?
If I don’t pass my driving test, how long do I have to wait before I can take it again?

Regardless of the question, the DMV has the answer for teens and their parents.  In addition to this column the DMV offers many online services and publications at www.dmv.ca.gov/teenweb to help teens and their parents stay informed about California driving laws and requirements.

Have driving questions?? Ask DMV! Post your questions here!!

One fatality in Bus vs. Car crash

At approximately 1:00pm today, Tuesday, March 18th, a white Yaris crossed the center divide of Highway 65 to slam head on into a Western Placer Unified School District school bus. The male driver of the Toyota was killed. The bus was carrying students from Phoenix High School. Three of the students on the bus along with the driver were injured and taken to the hospital.

We will update you as we receive more information.

Mikey’s Editor’s Note - Issue 5

Mike Thomas
Editor ½

With every new face (and/or accent) that strolls through the Governor’s office, a new tide of policies, strengths and problems seem to follow in their wake. At the beginning of his term, Austria native Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had much support and promise as California’s 38th governor and the “savior” of the Gray Davis power fiasco. Now, however, the shiesse has hit the fan.

There is now a bill currently slithering its’ way though the California legislature threatening to take 10% of  all state funding, including 10% of school funding throughout the state. In a bold and completely idiotic effort to sweep his dirt under the fiscal rug, our once muscle-bound leader is now proposing to release up to 22,000 inmates, close 48 state parks, and cut educational funding dramatically.

Although the bill has yet to be passed, the question still remains: Why is it that no matter who tries to run the Sunshine State, they all end up failing miserably and having to be replaced by a better candidate? Maybe it’d be easier if we just swapped them out like toilet paper to keep the fresh ideas coming in and out and just drive our state right off into the Pacific? Makes about as much sense as closing schools, releasing inmates and letting blind and disabled kids go without funding. Three cheers for mediocrity!

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