Monthly Archives: October 2022

iPhone zero-day. Update your devices now!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Kevin

It’s time to update your Apple devices to ward off a zero-day threat discovered by an anonymous researcher. As is customary for Apple, the advisory revealing this attack is somewhat threadbare, and doesn’t reveal a lot of information with regard to what’s … Continue reading →

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Halloween Triva

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Kevin

What century did trick-or-treating begin? In the 16th Century.  While trick-or-treating has been a tried and true modern Halloween tradition, historians say the origins of kids begging their neighbors for food may date back to ancient Celtic celebrations or even … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 10/30/2022

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Atmospheric rivers will hit the West soon. What does … Continue reading →

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Three Ways Parents are Ruining Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Kevin

Though fear still lingers over toxic treats and boobytrapped apples, researchers separate fact from myth. As pediatrician Aaron Carroll notes recently in The New York Times, researchers haven’t been able to substantiate a single case when a child was seriously injured—let alone … Continue reading →

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Halloween Security and Safety

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Kevin

There are many ways to keep your child safe at Halloween, when they are more prone to accidents and injuries. The excitement of children and adults at this time of year sometimes makes them forget to be careful. Simple common … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Being Bitten By Mosquitoes Near Contra Costa County’s Shoreline?

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Kevin

Among the 23 different species of mosquitoes already established in Contra Costa County (County), there is Aedes dorsalis, a mosquito that develops from egg to adult in salt water. While they are not known to transmit West Nile virus, these mosquitoes … Continue reading →

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Cities with the Highest Increase in Homicide Rates – Q3 2022 WalletHub Study

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Kevin

With the homicide rate having spiked by an average of nearly 10% in 50 of the biggest U.S. cities between Q3 2021 and Q3 2022, WalletHub today released its report on the Cities With the Highest Increase in Homicide Rates, along … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 10/23/2022

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. California Tilts at Windmills – California has banned the … Continue reading →

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FREE EMAIL SECURITY CHECK

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Kevin

From Malwarebytes Data breaches occur when hackers target organizations, looking to steal data they can sell on the Dark Web. Most data breaches include information like usernames, passwords and email addresses. See if your email is associated with any data breaches … Continue reading →

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Oakley History Through Time

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Kevin

The East Contra Costa Historical Society is providing content and materials for a new, mobile exhibit featuring Oakley History Through Time. This easily transportable exhibit is available for venues throughout Oakley. It covers the themes of early settlers, historic sites … Continue reading →

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TikTok’s “secret operation” tracks you even if you don’t use it

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Kevin

Posted: October 4, 2022 by Malwarebytes Labs Consumer Reports (CR), a US-based nonprofit consumer organization, has revealed that TikTok gathers data on people who don’t even use the app itself. If this sounds familiar, it’s because it’s happened before. Meta’s near-omnipresence wherever you are online enabled it to gather … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 10/16/2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Bay Area cities running out of time to convince … Continue reading →

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2022’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive in – WalletHub Study

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Kevin

With Americans losing an average of $564 per year in wasted time due to traffic congestion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive in, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. To determine … Continue reading →

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A Credit on Your October PG&E Bill

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Kevin

This October* your electric bill will include a credit identified as the “California Climate Credit.” Your household and millions of others throughout the state will receive this credit on your utility bills. The California Climate Credit is part of California’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 10/09/2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. California inflation relief checks went out Friday: Everything you … Continue reading →

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Oakley – Veterans Day Art Showcase

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Kevin

We all know men and women who have served in the military. They are people we admire, look up to and respect for the sacrifices they have made in serving our Country, as well as for the courage they demonstrate … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 10/02/2022

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. California gas prices are rising again. Here’s why, and … Continue reading →

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Rainfall Totals In Oakley for September 2022

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Kevin

Average precipitation in September 0.18″ Rainfall Totals in September 2022 0.79″ Accumulated Monthly Totals through September 2022 0.79″” Average annual precipitation 13.22 Percent of average YTD 395% Weather data – https://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/oakley/california/united-states/usca2070 A rainfall year season is defined as the 12-month … Continue reading →

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