FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2025 DMV Warns of Fraudulent Text Scam Asking for Toll Payments Customers should not respond to deceptive text messages What you need to know: Californians report receiving deceptive text messages that appear to come from the DMV warning that the customer has failed to pay…

Originally published by Gold County Media Lincoln rated California's 4th-safest city Nicole Buss Apr 25, 2025 5:00 PM Lincoln is the fourth-safest city in California, according to the 2025 SafeWise Safest Cities report. Lincoln has a rate of 1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people and 7.0 property crimes per 1,000…

For Your Information It is that time of year again! The Lincoln Police Department has partnered up with the D.E.A. (Drug Enforcement Administration) for the National Drug Take Back Event. Hosted at the Lincoln Police Department, 770 7th Street, near the corner of 7th Street and H Street, the event…

Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 9th at 2:00 am. Remember  to SPRING forward one hour! [embeddoc url="https://sclhwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FYI-3-6-25.pdf" download="all" viewer="browser"].  

FIRE SAFETY REMINDER Source: Lincoln Professional Firefighters Facebook Page Fire season is right around the corner! Stay Alert with Real-Time Wildfire Updates. City of Lincoln Residents: Be Prepared, Stay Informed. Wildfires can spread fast—don’t be caught off guard. The "Watch Duty" App is a free app that provides real-time wildfire…

Protecting Lincoln from Wildfire    Risks – Assess and Prepare Recent devastating fires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities highlight the need for vigilance and preparation in Lincoln. The City of Lincoln and its Fire Department are committed to enhancing our community’s safety and preparedness. Speaker, Anthony Mejia, Lincoln Fire…

Know the rules: E-Scooter Laws in California Thinking about hopping on an E-SCOOTER  or  buying one for Christmas?  Here’s  what you need to know to stay safe and legal in Lincoln: Helmet is REQUIRED if you’re under 18. A California Driver's License or Permit is REQUIRED to ride an E-Scooter…

California DMV announces REAL ID  Federal enforcement begins May 7, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 Get a REAL ID Now, Thank Yourself Later Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that nearly 18.3 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of…

Written Knowledge Test Requirement Eliminated  for Most California Driver’s License Renewals (916) 657–6437 | dmvpublicaffairs@dmv.ca.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2024 Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that drivers 70-years-old and older in California whose licenses expire in 2024 and beyond will no longer be required…