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CA born & raised. Moved to AZ from the Santa Cruz Mtns. for great golf, lower cost of living & to do ‘my part’ in turning this state ‘Blue’. Social liberal, fiscal conservative. NO DMs OR YOU’LL BE BLOCKED. “Everybody counts or nobody counts” - Bosch

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 10h

www.sfgate.com/renotahoe/ar...

Troubled California ski resort for sale for $5.8 million

The resort has a long, troubled history.

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 14h

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Auto Accident Statistics by State in the US 2025

Auto Accidents in the US 2025 The landscape of auto accidents in the United States continues to evolve in 2025, with the latest government data revealing encouraging trends in road safety. According t...

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 14h

Why in the world would he consider pardoning her after she committed such a heinous crime against minors?

Following is the judge’s statement at sentencing…..

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 14h

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After the Supreme Court refused to hear Gislaine Maxwell’s appeal, Trump responded to a reporter question that he will ‘have to look’ at her request to pardon her. What is the world is there to look at? She is a convicted sex trafficker.

Federal Judge and U.S. Attorney’s Office Detailed Reasons for Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sex-Crimes Felony Convictions and Her 20-Year Sentence - Democracy 21

By Fred Wertheimer President, Democracy 21 On December 29, 2021, a federal jury found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of five felony counts, including conspiracy to transport [...]

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 19h

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Recent tariffs threaten residential construction | Brookings

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 20h

Rural US town outraged as only hospital forced to shut: ‘I would have died without it’ - The Guardian

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 20h

Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country - CNN

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 21h

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The 50501 Movement (@50501)

We have been asked to share this for anyone interested in helping us get the word out for October 18th! Please feel free to use this as your profile picture throughout social media platforms to encour...

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 21h

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Vaccine Shedding Is Real—But Not What You Think

The science behind who actually needs to worry (spoiler: probably not you)

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 1d

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Medicare Trustees Report Estimates Next 9 Years of Part B Premiums

The annual report also looks at possible income-adjusted payments.

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 1d

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Trump slashed funding for universities that helped create these vital drugs

Medications that prevent HIV, shrink tumors and treat seizures were invented with government funding. At research universities, that money is now canceled or in jeopardy.

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 1d

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Mike Nellis (@mikenellis)

CNN breaking it down: if Republicans let ACA subsidies expire, your health care premiums will skyrocket. One example—$7,225 a year now (8.5% of income) would jump to $25,000 (nearly 30%). That’s the r...

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 1d

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Underground national park attractions closed off during federal shutdown

The government shutdown leaves all national park caves off-limits.

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 1d

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Tourists from around the world blindsided by Muir Woods closure

Staff said they were just as surprised by the news.

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 1d

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How Trump gets and processes information

How Trump is making potentially lethal decisions

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 1d

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Mike Nellis (@mikenellis)

Everyone should watch this video of Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger speaking out against what Trump is doing to this country. He says: "The state of emergency is in AMERICA, not Chicago. It's bi...

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 3d

Federal judge blocks Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard to Portland - Oregon Capital Chronicle

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 3d

And I might add, and as long as they don’t pee on the toliet seat or floor.

rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 3d

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 3d

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October 3, 2025

Although President Donald J.

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 3d

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How Have Your News Habits Changed?

A Saturday Prompt

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rochelle1.bsky.social @rochelle1.bsky.social · 4d

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