Philadelphia-based Drexel University opened its Center for Graduate Studies this morning in downtown Sacramento.  The new campus is located on the Capitol Mall and offers classes in four master’s degree programs.  Drexel is expected to invest more than $10 million as it grows in Sacramento and may open a Roseville campus. For the full story click on this link to CBS 13.

Drexel University

Hard to believe we need a law to tell us that we shouldn’t text and drive, but our legislators decided that as of January 1, 2009, that is exactly what we need.  When I was driving to Los Angeles over the Christmas holiday there were those light up signs that said text and drive is illegal as of January 1.  It almost made me feel like I should hurry and text all my friends while it was still legal, but I resisted and just called everybody using my perfectly legal wireless bluetooth phone.

Writing, sending, or reading a “text-based communication” while driving is against the law for all drivers in California. Violating this law is punishable by a base fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense. With the addition of penalty assessments, fines can be more than triple the base fine amount.

Don't Text and Drive