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Assemblymember Gabriel, Attorney General Bonta announce legislation to increase penalties for corporate malfeasance, fund crime victim service programs

SACRAMENTO, CA — On Tuesday, April 9, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) joined California Attorney General Rob Bonta and joint author Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) to announce Attorney General Bonta’s sponsorship of a bill that would allow state courts to levy increased monetary penalties on corporations convicted of criminal offenses. The penalties would, in turn, provide…

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Crime is Down in San Francisco

CHP special operation and local efforts continue to show results SAN FRANCISCO – Following a recent announcement from local officials showing a significant year-over-year reduction in property and violent crime, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, April 9 announced that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has seized more than 42 pounds of fentanyl in the approximately 10-block radius…

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Daly City city council appoints new council member

DALY CITY – At a Special Meeting on April 1, 2024, the Daly City City Council appointed Teresa Proaño after interviewing ten candidates for the vacancy. Mayor Juslyn C. Manalo, Vice Mayor Roderick Daus-Magbual, and Councilmember Glenn R. Sylvester voted in favor of Ms. Proaño’s appointment. Teresa Proaño is a lifelong Daly City resident where…

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Over 700 brands at franchise expo

Over 700 brands are expected to participate at Franchise Asia Philippines, Asia’s biggest franchise show, at the SMX Convention Center Manila on April 12 to 14. Aside from franchise opportunities, the expo will also feature highly franchisable concepts and business solution providers. The event organized by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) will bring together a…

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[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case

YOU and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding.  This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain.  You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…

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First-ever Listas campaign helps women prepare for emergencies

Women are among the leading groups primed for disaster preparation, according to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). As a result, CalOES is launching Listas, a first-of-its-kind campaign to empower women with emergency resilience knowledge in the face of disasters ranging from extreme heat to winter storms to wildfires. At a Thursday, April 4…

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‘Love is with me’ – 2nd Gen Asian Americans share challenges of care giving for elderly immigrant parents

The tradition of caring for one’s aging parents is embedded in Asian culture. But 2nd generation AAPIs face multiple challenges in caring for their immigrant parents, including a lack of support, finances, and just plain time. In its 2020 report: “Asian Americans 65 and Older,” the Administration for Community Living — an agency within the federal Department of…

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Heat protections for California workers are in limbo after Newsom abandons rules

by Angela Hart and Samantha Young KFF Health News SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has abandoned proposed protections for millions of California workers toiling in sweltering warehouses, steamy kitchens, and other dangerously hot workplaces — upending a regulatory process that had been years in the making. The administration’s eleventh-hour move, which it attributed…

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Breaking cultural stigmas around Alzheimer’s

Stigma around Alzheimer’s disease — the second-leading cause of death in California — prevents many communities from getting help. In response, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is launching Take on Alzheimer’s, a new campaign to reduce the stigma by teaching Californians how to spot the disease and what to do after a diagnosis….

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NaFFAA NV celebrates Women’s History Month

This year’s national theme for Women’s History Month is “Women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion!”  This aligns closely with the values NaFFAA NV upholds. “Come Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the M Hotel and Casino, 1:00P.M. At the Lux Room,these women we respect and admire will receive the Women’s History Month 2024 awards’,…

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Las Vegas-Clark County Library District partners with Illuminarium and Meow Wolf for free interactive & immersive storytime experiences starting April 14

LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is joining with Illuminarium and Meow Wolf to bring stories, art and imagination to life for children and their families through new monthly storytime experiences. Storytimes, traditionally held at library branches, provide caregivers with a way to model good reading habits, interaction, and early learning experiences….

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Bee safe this spring, don’t get stung

DURING springtime, the flowers bloom and the bees are busy. Here are some simple tips to make sure you don’t get stung. The biggest one is — do not disturb them. And if they’re already disturbed, move away to a safer location! This time of year, sightings of honey bee swarms and nests are more…

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Celebrate Earth Month with the county

THE County is transforming Earth Day into Earth Month by holding a series of events highlighting sustainable activities that will span through the month of April to raise awareness about environmental issues. Earth Day, which is celebrated on Monday, April 22, connects people to the public spaces where wildlife and nature thrive. The global theme…

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PH consul general attends Daly City state of the city address

DALY CITY – Mayor Juslyn C. Manalo delivered a compelling State of the City Address on March 18, 2024, showcasing Daly City’s accomplishments and outlining ambitious plans for the future. Mayor Manalo underscored the city’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and progress. Philippine Consul General to San Francisco, Neil Frank Ferrer, congratulated Mayor Manalo for the…

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Governor Newsom unveils water plan to capture more water and defend against extreme weather

PHILLIPS STATION — In the face of the climate crisis, the Newsom Administration is continuing to take action to protect water supplies when it’s dry and to capture more water during wet seasons. In addition to investing billions of dollars to boost water supplies and drastically expanding the state’s storage capacity, the updated California Water Plan demonstrates how…

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PH judiciary officials visit Seattle and Northern California

MOUNTAIN VIEW – Philippine Judiciary officials led by Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo attended executive briefings on digital transformation at Amazon Web Services in Seattle, Washington and at Google Bayview Campus in Mountain View, California on March 11-12 and March 14-15, 2024, respectively. In Seattle, the officials also paid courtesy calls on the Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice, and the…

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[COLUMN] New COVID vaccines

SINCE new strains of COVID-19, XBB.1.5, and the variant before it, JN.1, are the dominant strains infecting people, the CDC recommends that people ages 12 and older get the latest mRNA vaccines for COVID-19: Pfizer COMIRNATY bivalent, Moderna’s SPIKEVAX, or NOVAVAX. The older vaccines, including the bivalent boosters last year have been discarded, and no…

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EDD online application now available in top eight languages

SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, March 28, the Employment Development Department (EDD) announced that it has further expanded language access options in its myEDD online portal and UI Online for individuals to apply for unemployment benefits via applications translated into Armenian, Korean, and Tagalog. “Through EDDNext we continue improving the customer experience, including better service for California’s diverse communities,” said…

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SELLabrate™: A sales guide for those who hate to lose

MELODY Avecilla is a passionate entrepreneur, multiple business owner, and investor, and has condensed her decades of sales, business, and leadership experience into a powerful customer-centric sales system that works. With boundless energy and infectious charisma, Melody consistently achieves top level sales production through skillful business strategy and unwavering commitment to excellence. She is now…

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