This Little Light of Mine in Space: Topper Carew sends Payload up to the International Space Station: It was launched on January 30.   

Project Description: This Little Light of Mine is named after the song. It is an inspirational song that many people know. I have conceived and plan to launch a Space Payload in January (2024). The Little Light Space Payload will be transported by a Space-X rocket up to The International Space Station (ISS). The Payload…

State Treasurer Fiona Ma Announces Partnership with Energy Commission to Grow ZEV Charging Infrastructure

Program will incentivize lenders to finance zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, builds on ZEV purchase program SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced the approval of an interagency agreement between the California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to implement the Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Infrastructure (ZEHDI) Loan Pilot Project…

Free household hazardous-waste collection Saturday and Sunday for Corona area

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has scheduled a free household hazardous-waste collection event for Saturday and Sunday  (3/23 & 3/24) at the Corona City Hall Parking Lot. The collection is open to all Riverside County residents. The department provides an opportunity for Riverside County residents to keep hazardous waste out of the county…

Brightline West Announces Updates To Field Investigation Work In Southern California And Nevada

LAS VEGAS (February 26, 2024) – Brightline West announces updates to field investigation work in Southern California and Nevada within the proposed rail corridor within Interstate 15 right-of-way. Field work began in January to advance final stages of design in preparation for a groundbreaking. Brightline West will connect Las Vegas and Southern California with America’s…

City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Continues To Work With County And State Partners On Recovery Efforts

On February 20, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council requested the Governor consider proclaiming a State of Emergency to suspend and waive state permitting requirements to allow the City to immediately begin work on landslide stabilization measures. The City Council’s request included requesting the President declare a federal disaster to deploy FEMA resources….

Holiday Season Contributes to December being the Top Month for U.S. Home Fires

 December 12, 2023 – Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home…

Fried Catfish Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 2 Ingredients ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup water salt and pepper, to taste 1 pound catfish fillets, cut in strips 1 ½ cups fine cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning  1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying Directions Mix…

New Ways to Prevent RSV Infections

 SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. – A new monoclonal antibody and anti-viral vaccines are coming for the first time to protect against RSV, Respiratory Syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) Virus. LaSalle Medical Associates clinics will be providing these breakthroughs to patients this fall. “RSV is a cold-like virus that is usually mild but can put some people in the hospital,”…

California Awards $144 Million To Break Down Barriers To Care

Investments Will Further Transform and Strengthen Medi-Cal, Helping Millions of Californians SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is investing $144 million in 145 Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports organizations and providers across the state as part of the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion,…

Joint Center Commends Sen. Laphonza Butler for Hiring Marvin B. Figueroa as Chief of Staff

Figueroa’s hire increases diversity among chiefs of staff in Senate personal offices WASHINGTON — In response to Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) hiring Marvin B. Figueroa as her chief of staff, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies issued the following statement: “The Joint Center commends Sen. Butler for hiring Marvin B. Figueroa, who identifies…

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter And Former Congressman Kendrick Meek Champion Natural Gas As A First Step To Equitably Fight Climate Change

in a growing number of leaders to put their signature on natural gas as a solution to combating climate change. Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future today announced the two are joining the Natural Allies Leadership Council. Mayor Nutter and Rep. Meek will serve alongside former Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and former Congressman Tim…

Assemblymember Chris Holden Announces Amendments To His Fast Food Joint Liability Bill, Bridging The Gap Between Franchisors and Franchisees 

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden announced amendments to his legislation, Assembly Bill 1228, which would create The Fast Food Council. The amendments builds upon last year’s bill, AB 257 – The Fast Recovery Act and affirms establishing a Fast Food Council.  AB 1228 represents a path forward to resolve employer community concerns while…

New Student Magazine Showcases Curriculum for Racial Justice and Responsive Philanthropy

NEW YORK, September 12, 2023 – Students from various middle and high schools have come together to publish a groundbreaking magazine focusing on critical topics of racial justice, including education, healthcare, housing, voting, and the environment. This publication, which includes thoughtfully crafted essays and poems, is a direct outcome of their participation in The New…

Veterans Diploma Project

Application Deadline: October 2, 2023 To Apply Click Here During times of war, thousands of young men and women across this country left high school and the comforts of home to serve gallantly in the armed forces. Their sacrifices ensured our freedom and shaped the course of history throughout the world. After the wars ended,…

Gunfire Rings Out at Multiple High School Sporting Events Over the Weekend, Killing One Student and Traumatizing Countless Communities 

In a Shooting Yesterday at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Faculty Member was Also Shot and Killed During The Second Week of Classes NEW YORK — Students Demand Action and Mom Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statements on gun violence-related incidents that…

Assembly select committee to hold youth homelessness hearing in San Bernardino on Aug. 18

SAN BERNARDINO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), chair of the Select Committee on Youth Homelessness in San Bernardino County announced today he will conduct a hearing about local youth homeless on Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. at the San Bernardino County Government Center Board Chambers. In announcing the hearing, Ramos said, “Rates of homelessness,…