Beth Roybal
@bethannpetroroybal.bsky.social
Educator, writer, gardener, hiker, wannabe wildland firefighter for my 3rd or 4th (lost count) career as an old lady
Sometimes you have to do what you can right where you are, especially in these crazy times. A great day helping out at the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust, with a little hiking at the end.
December 8, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Sometimes you have to do what you can right where you are, especially in these crazy times. A great day helping out at the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust, with a little hiking at the end.
Very scary stuff.
December 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Very scary stuff.
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It's been four months since I posted this, and in that time, AltNPS gained 100,000 new followers on Facebook.
December 1, 2025 at 2:49 AM
It's been four months since I posted this, and in that time, AltNPS gained 100,000 new followers on Facebook.
My wildland firefighter son got Valley Fever from fungus released during a prescribed burn in the Sierras. He was miserable, missed work (unpaid), and his private contract company refused to cover his medical expenses. Some sort of respiration protection is urgently needed.
Senators propose bill to require PPE for wildland firefighters, but some have reservations
#Wildfires #Drought #Storms #Rain #Snow #Mudslides #FEMA #California #CalFire #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #ParkFire #LakeFire #PacificPalisades #Evacuations
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
#Wildfires #Drought #Storms #Rain #Snow #Mudslides #FEMA #California #CalFire #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #ParkFire #LakeFire #PacificPalisades #Evacuations
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Senators propose bill to require PPE for wildland firefighters, but some have reservations
Former and current federal firefighters say they welcome the proposed changes but worry that the wrong respirator or mask could make an already strenuous job more difficult.
www.nbcnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM
My wildland firefighter son got Valley Fever from fungus released during a prescribed burn in the Sierras. He was miserable, missed work (unpaid), and his private contract company refused to cover his medical expenses. Some sort of respiration protection is urgently needed.
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Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
A Mole Infiltrated the Highest Ranks of American Militias. This Is What He Found.
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends....
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
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My across-the-street neighbor struggled to stake her flag. I ran over to see if I could help. I’ve never met her other than waving. We introduced either other and she told me how important it was for her to get that flag outside for tomorrow. True love of country looks like these “little” acts.
October 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My across-the-street neighbor struggled to stake her flag. I ran over to see if I could help. I’ve never met her other than waving. We introduced either other and she told me how important it was for her to get that flag outside for tomorrow. True love of country looks like these “little” acts.
AA principles applied to life right now, from Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber: open.substack.com/pub/thecorne...
We admitted we were powerless over our algorithms
and our lives had become unmanagable
open.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
AA principles applied to life right now, from Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber: open.substack.com/pub/thecorne...
I'm so disappointed in the CSU's act of providing personal faculty details to the federal EEOC. www.calfac.org/cfa-sues-csu...
CFA Sues CSU Over Disclosure of Cal State LA Faculty Personal Information to Trump Administration - California Faculty Association
Today, Friday, October 10, the California Faculty Association (CFA) filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate and Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory
www.calfac.org
October 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I'm so disappointed in the CSU's act of providing personal faculty details to the federal EEOC. www.calfac.org/cfa-sues-csu...
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Compassion isn’t a weakness.
Empathy isn’t a sin.
Cruelty isn’t a strength.
Vengeance isn’t a virtue.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." -Isaiah 5:20
Empathy isn’t a sin.
Cruelty isn’t a strength.
Vengeance isn’t a virtue.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." -Isaiah 5:20
October 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Compassion isn’t a weakness.
Empathy isn’t a sin.
Cruelty isn’t a strength.
Vengeance isn’t a virtue.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." -Isaiah 5:20
Empathy isn’t a sin.
Cruelty isn’t a strength.
Vengeance isn’t a virtue.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." -Isaiah 5:20
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This is a more dramatic version of what happened to my son. Many wildland firefighting contractors do not support their staff when health--physical or mental--is compromised. My son made it to 27. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...
‘If I Live to 25, I’ve Lived a Good Life’
www.nytimes.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is a more dramatic version of what happened to my son. Many wildland firefighting contractors do not support their staff when health--physical or mental--is compromised. My son made it to 27. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...
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September 23, 2025
September 23, 2025
In New York City this morning, the United Nations opened its General Assembly, marking the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations itself.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:32 AM
September 23, 2025
Nature continues to inspire no matter what crazy stuff happens around us. My granddaughter spotted caterpillars on our narrow leaf milkweed! She has been “teaching” us about them all day.
September 18, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Nature continues to inspire no matter what crazy stuff happens around us. My granddaughter spotted caterpillars on our narrow leaf milkweed! She has been “teaching” us about them all day.
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BREAKING: A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital has killed at least two people and injured 11, Ukrainian officials said.
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and missiles, killing at least 2
Ukrainians officials say a mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital has killed at least two people and injured 11.
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September 7, 2025 at 3:42 AM
BREAKING: A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital has killed at least two people and injured 11, Ukrainian officials said.
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🇺🇲July 17th🇺🇲
"Good Trouble Lives On"
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Thank you! 🫶
#StrongerTogether
#GoodTrouble
💙🩵
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"Good Trouble Lives On"
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Thank you! 🫶
#StrongerTogether
#GoodTrouble
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June 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
🇺🇲July 17th🇺🇲
"Good Trouble Lives On"
♻️Repost so others can find this info.
Thank you! 🫶
#StrongerTogether
#GoodTrouble
💙🩵
Info here⏬️⏬️⏬️
share.google/MEBfw8R1N9ve...
"Good Trouble Lives On"
♻️Repost so others can find this info.
Thank you! 🫶
#StrongerTogether
#GoodTrouble
💙🩵
Info here⏬️⏬️⏬️
share.google/MEBfw8R1N9ve...
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🌲𝟮𝟱𝟬+ 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸! 🌲
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's reconciliation bill slaps a target on at least 2 million acres of Forest Service and BLM lands. It opens the door for the sale of over 250+ million acres across 11 Western states.
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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's reconciliation bill slaps a target on at least 2 million acres of Forest Service and BLM lands. It opens the door for the sale of over 250+ million acres across 11 Western states.
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June 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025
Yesterday began with the horrific news that a gunman had shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in what Minnesota governor Tim Walz said appeared to be a “politically motivated assassination.”...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
June 15, 2025
Had a great time hanging out with 175+ neighbors and friends at our small town’s park. Another reason I love living in Aromas, CA. #nokings
June 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Had a great time hanging out with 175+ neighbors and friends at our small town’s park. Another reason I love living in Aromas, CA. #nokings
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If you want to understand why LA residents feel under attack, undercover DHS agents lying about their identity and authorizations to try to kidnap LA children seems a good start.
People just do not understand the attacks LA is under by Trumpists right now.
People just do not understand the attacks LA is under by Trumpists right now.
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho reacts to federal agents coming to two LAUSD elementary schools
YouTube video by KCAL News
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June 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
If you want to understand why LA residents feel under attack, undercover DHS agents lying about their identity and authorizations to try to kidnap LA children seems a good start.
People just do not understand the attacks LA is under by Trumpists right now.
People just do not understand the attacks LA is under by Trumpists right now.
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This whole interview by @governor.ca.gov w @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social is the way you would *hope* your governor would sound, in response to historic, lawless over-reach.
But if short on time, hear the final minute. Starts at time 13:40. A msg directly to Donald Trump
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/...
But if short on time, hear the final minute. Starts at time 13:40. A msg directly to Donald Trump
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/...
'Tom, arrest me. Let's go.': Gov. Gavin Newsom responds to Trump border czar's threat
In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Jacob Soboroff, California Governor Gavin Newsom said that President Trump "has created the conditions" surrounding the Los Angeles protests. The governor went...
www.msnbc.com
June 9, 2025 at 4:19 AM
This whole interview by @governor.ca.gov w @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social is the way you would *hope* your governor would sound, in response to historic, lawless over-reach.
But if short on time, hear the final minute. Starts at time 13:40. A msg directly to Donald Trump
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/...
But if short on time, hear the final minute. Starts at time 13:40. A msg directly to Donald Trump
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/...
Ditched a mtg to hang with my daughter at Big Basin State Park. 5 years post CZU fire. Redwoods are coming back every which way. Maybe the rest of us can survive soc/pol/ecn/env disaster too? Hope.
June 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Ditched a mtg to hang with my daughter at Big Basin State Park. 5 years post CZU fire. Redwoods are coming back every which way. Maybe the rest of us can survive soc/pol/ecn/env disaster too? Hope.