Caltrans Launches Review of Street Sweeping Policies

After the death of Christopher Laurie and other accidents, CalTrans has launched a review of street sweeping procedures and an internal review of the crash that killed Mr. Laurie.  According to a CalTrans spokesperson, accidents involving street sweepers are rare, with five of the 60 statewide crashes in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.  CalTrans also says that street sweeping teams operate at off-hours, such as 8 am to 9 am weekdays.  The teams need to work during the day because of poor visibility at night.  It is not known when the internal investigation of Mr. Laurie’s death will be complete.

Stuff To Do This Weekend: 9.5 – 9.7

A three day work week for me.  I love the latter part of the year.  There are tons of holidays and days off.  Plus the nice weather is coming soon.  I’m sick of the heat (but next spring I’ll be dying for a hot summer day).

Friday 9.5:

66ers game at Arrowhead Credit Union ballpark, begins at 7:30 pm.

The L.A. County Fair begins at the Pomona Fairplex.  I love the fair!  Tonight is opening day.

Saturday 9.6:

Mariachi Festival at Fairmount Park from noon till 9 pm.  $7.50 in advance (by Friday), $10 the day off the event.  There will be music, cultural arts and games, vendor booths (i.e. food).  Parking is $5.

Farmer’s Market downtown Riverside. 8 am – 12 pm

Rock collecting and fossil shack fun at the Jurupa Mountain Cultural Center.  That’s a fun place to take the kiddies or just explore  yourself.

Sunday 9.7:

First Sundays at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum means Family Fun Day.  1 pm.

Remember our Heroes event at Fairmount Park 3 pm – 8 pm.