Category: Government & Politics
Funding to address Fruit Fly Infestation Celebrated by Assemblymember Reyes
(Sacramento, CA) — Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation reflecting an early action budget agreement. In addition to taking a major step forward in addressing the state’s budget short fall, this action provided $22.1 million to address fruit fly infestations across the state. On March 8th, Reyes and a bipartisan group of legislative…
What Happens if Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Stops Working?
Dealing with prostate cancer can be a challenging journey, especially when you’ve been undergoing treatment that suddenly seems to lose its effectiveness. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to remember that there are still options available to you. Here are some tips to help you navigate this phase and make informed decisions…
CDC Investigating Harmful Reactions to Counterfeit Botox
A CDC investigation notice has been posted regarding harmful reactions in people who received counterfeit or otherwise mishandled botox: [Harmful Reactions Linked to Counterfeit “Botox” or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections | CDC] Key Points: ·As of April 15, 2024, CDC has received reports of 19 people in 9 states who experienced harmful reactions after receiving…
San Bernardino County Signs Historic Agreement To Combat College Student Hunger
San Bernardino, Calif. – On April 12, a significant collaboration between the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD), California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and the County of San Bernardino was formalized to combat student hunger. This collaboration is designed to expedite the qualification process for CalFresh, a critical federal aid program that provides monthly…
Court Reaffirms California’s Longstanding Right to Fight Vehicle Pollution
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reaffirming California’s decades-old authority to set clean vehicle standards: “Today the court sided with common sense and public health against the fossil fuel industry and Republican-led states. This ruling reaffirms California’s…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Support for Establishing an Office of Civil Rights at the California Department of Education
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today joined State Senator Henry Stern, State Senator Susan Rubio, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California representative Cliff Berg, and Anti-Defamation League Central Pacific Deputy Regional Director Teresa Drenick in announcing support for Senate Bill 1421 to establish an Office of Civil Rights within the California Department of…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Infection Reported in a Person in the U.S.
CDC’s Risk Assessment for the General Public Remains Low April 1, 2024—A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC. This person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1)…
Padilla, Booker Announce Bill to Make Access to Equitable Health Care a Protected Civil Right
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (3/26/24)U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced the Equal Health Care for All Act, bicameral legislation that would make equal access to medical care a protected civil right to help address the racial inequities and structural failures in America’s health care system that have led to higher mortality rates…
Cervantes Bill to Extend Application Deadline for State Financial Aid Programs Approved by State Assembly
(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Assembly Bill 1887 by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, was approved by the State Assembly by a floor vote of 73-0. AB 1887 would extend the application deadline for state financial aid programs, including Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, from April 2 to May…
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…
Governor Newsom Statement on Amicus Brief Filed with the United States Supreme Court on Homeless Encampments
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that is before the United States Supreme Court. Prior rulings by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals have left few and fragmented options for local governments to confront the homelessness crisis. As a result, California’s elected…
7 Ways To Reverse Clogged (Hardened) Arteries
Your good health has an enemy — atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is common. And its effects can be very serious. This condition can lead to strokes, heart attacks, and death. But, you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. What is atherosclerosis? The inside walls of healthy arteries are smooth and clean. This makes it…
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….
O.J. Simpson Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer; Denies Hospice
News broke this week that O.J. Simpson, the former NFL player turned actor, who was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend in the ‘Trial of the Century’ in 1995, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy to treat it. But that diagnosis also came with a number of…
ALERT: Popular Cough Syrup Recalled Due to Possible Fungus
Some of the popular cough syrup products, Robitussin, are being recalled nationwide due to potentially deadly microbial contamination. The company that makes Robitussin syrups did not specify which microorganisms may be in the products. The recall announcement from the global consumer health products company Haleon stated that the contamination could lead to fungal infections or…
Ramos measure would count prior convictions in determining penalties for retail theft crimes if approved by legislature and then voters
Lawmaker’s bill would result in changes to 2014 Proposition 47 initiative SACRAMENTO—Prosecutors will find it easier to seek sterner penalties against retail theft suspects if a bill, AB 1772, introduced today by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) is approved by the legislature, governor and then wins voter approval. If approved, store thefts would no…
New Laws Going Into Effect On January 1st
SACRAMENTO – In partnership with the Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom this year signed landmark legislation to support the reproductive rights of Californians, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable, and protect the safety, health, and well-being of all Californians. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “California is more than just a state of dreamers, we’re a state…
The 12 Most Common Health Problems for People 55+
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, a 35-year-old body will be a very different body than a 75-year-old one. Many issues, both genetic and environmental, affect how we age. The most widespread condition affecting those 65 and older is coronary heart disease, followed by stroke, cancer, pneumonia and the…
Justice Department Secures Landmark Agreement with City and Police Department Ending “Crime-Free” Rental Housing Program in Hesperia, California
Consent Order Resolves Allegations of Race and National Origin Discrimination, Requires Complete Repeal of “Crime-Free” Program and Ordinance, and Creates Settlement Fund for Individuals Harmed by Program The Justice Department announced today it has secured a landmark agreement to resolve a race and national origin discrimination lawsuit against the City of Hesperia, California, and the…
Over 100 Violations Issued to Warehouses for Failing to Comply with Indirect Source Rule
DIAMOND BAR—The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has issued more than 100 violations to warehouses across the region as part of a recent enforcement initiative to bring these large facilities into compliance with the agency’s Warehouse Indirect Source Rule (Rule 2305). Since October, South Coast AQMD has visited more than 500…
One of the Largest HIV Privacy Breach Payments Arriving in Mailboxes This Week
Los Angeles, CA – Checks for $1,821.58 were mailed late last week to hundreds of Californians whose confidential medical information—including their HIV status—was allegedly accessed and shared without their consent. The payment is part of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of a “John Doe” plaintiff by lawyers for the non-profit Consumer…
Justice Department Secures Landmark Agreement with City and Police Department Ending “Crime-Free” Rental Housing Program in Hesperia, California
Consent Order Resolves Allegations of Race and National Origin Discrimination, Requires Complete Repeal of “Crime-Free” Program and Ordinance, and Creates Settlement Fund for Individuals Harmed by Program 12/14/23-The Justice Department announced today it has secured a landmark agreement to resolve a race and national origin discrimination lawsuit against the City of Hesperia, California, and the…
6 Things You Didn’t Know In Your Home That Can Cause Cancer
Could you be using, or even consuming, cancer-causing chemicals? Consumer health groups have studied many household products and warned that they contain carcinogens, or ingredients known to cause cancer. Here are the prime products to send packing, along with safer replacements to substitute: 1. Nonstick Cookware Pots, pans, and other cookware made with a nonstick…
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…
