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The administration today opened applications for a new multi-billion-dollar program to fund electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure in communities across the country and along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways. This is a key step towards the President’s goals of building a national network of 500,000 public EV charging stations and reducing national greenhouse gas emissions by 50%–52% by 2030. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discr...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today announced the opening of its Disaster Loan Outreach Center to meet the needs of businesses and individuals who were affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023. The center will be located in the Old Town Office beginning Friday, March 17 in Danville. “SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the following center to answer quest...
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass announced today her appointment of Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky to the Metro Board of Directors: “Councilwoman Yaroslavsky shares my urgency around confronting Metro’s crises of safety and homelessness head on to save lives and bring people back to LA’s transit system. As Metro expands its network, we will work together to increase equity, sustainability and congestion relief across the County. Councilwoman Yaroslavsky’s experience in County government will ensure that her work will have an impact across Metro, a...
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Santa Monica Public Library presents the Stop Senior ScamsSM Acting Program on Wednesday, March 22nd from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. in the Multipurpose Room. The Stop Senior ScamsSM Acting Program, a Los Angeles-based peer-to-peer education program founded and directed by Adrienne Omansky, raises awareness about senior fraud for older adults, their caregivers, and the community at large. Through skits, re-enactments, and explanations, t...
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass issued the following statement after former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as the United States Ambassador to India. “I congratulate former Mayor Garcetti on his confirmation to serve as our country’s ambassador to the world’s largest democracy. His ability to strengthen our nation’s position in the world draws from his experience leading a global city, an academic background in international affairs, service as a Navy intelligence officer and the full confidenc...
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - As a parent, the safety and well-being of your baby are of utmost importance, especially during the holidays when the household is buzzing with activities. However, traditional baby monitors may not always provide the level of security and peace of mind you need. Many models have limited features and may not keep up with the demands of modern parents. This is where PeekaBaby comes in - a revolutionary baby monitor that takes monitoring to the next level. Existing baby...
PORTLAND, OREGON - For the treatment of a number of disorders, doctors recommend cannabis, often known as marijuana. Due to production and political constraints, the use of cannabis as medicine has not undergone extensive testing, which has limited the amount of clinical research that can be done to determine the safety and effectiveness of utilizing cannabis to treat ailments. The outbreak of coronavirus has had a serious impact on the growth of the global cannabis market, mainly due to the pre...
LOS ANGELES, CA –The City of Los Angeles completed a weeklong campaign leading up to National 311 Day, which took place on Saturday, March 11, to encourage Angelenos to increase their use of the 311 system in making service requests. During the week of March 6-10, more than 26,500 service requests were made using 311 either by phone, e-mail or the MyLA311 app with more than 1,600 service requests for pothole repairs made due to the storms. Overall, during that week, the top five categories highlighted last week exceeded the one week average f...
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield announced today that Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe initiative is underway along the Los Angeles River in the San Fernando Valley. Inside Safe is a new, citywide, proactive housing-led strategy to bring people inside from tents and encampments, and to prevent encampments from returning. It is one feature in a comprehensive strategy to confront the homelessness crisis. “We are bringing Inside Safe to more and more communities to save lives and restore neighborhoods,” Mayor Bass said. “Thank you to...
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To celebrate Disability Awareness Month, Joni and Friends, KWAVE, and Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa will cohost a fun-filled family day dedicated to increasing disability public awareness. This event will take place Saturday, March 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, 3800 Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704. The afternoon will include a complimentary lunch (served between 12:00 and 12:40 p.m.) and an inspirational message from Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO of Joni...
On Thursday afternoon, March 9, student activists at UCLA hosted a carnival to demonstrate support for increased ocean protections in California. Organized by CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)-a student-run nonprofit at the university-the event was a part of their Save Our Seas campaign. To address the threat of offshore oil drilling and commercial overfishing to marine ecosystems, the campaign pushes for increasing the number of marine protected areas (MPAs) to cover 30% of...
Carolyn Surrick, of Annapolis, Maryland, will never forget what it was like when her school “failed” her, enabling two predator-teachers that groomed and raped her as a 7th and 8th grader. She recently testified on S.B. 0686 before the state Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee about the horrors she endured decades ago at the independent Key School, and in a newly-released survivor-impact video, she details those painful experiences and implores officials, starting with the State Senate committee today, to pass a new law that would fin...
According to the Biz Women: Business Journals 6 in 10 Americans are practicing conscious consumption and one innovative company has its finger on the pulse of this trend. Meet ZEERO, an onsite space that provides eco-friendly products that do not require radical lifestyle changes. The owners of ZEERO know "Simple changes can have significant impacts on the amount of waste we produce as humans." ZEERO is a leader in that movement. The forward-thinking online retailer sells everything a savvy...
Residents in parts of central California and western Nevada are urged to pay attention to local officials as additional heavy rains and flooding are predicted. The National Weather Service predicts widespread rain, snow and strong winds with scattered thunderstorms bringing a risk of local flash flooding and hail this week. Mandatory evacuation orders remain for residents in 10 California counties and shelters are open. Minimal power outages may also occur throughout the affected area along with...
Riverside County's credit repair experts at Strong Credit Repair (StrongCreditRepair.com) are currently offering free consultations to local residents as the Riverside-based company focuses on growing its relationships with clients in the Inland Empire. Strong Credit Repair has established itself as a reliable and effective credit repair service, providing one-on-one professional advice to help consumers in Riverside County and nationwide. Unlike many other credit repair services, Strong Credit...
The Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT) along with the County of Orange helped with the funding that today allowed Jamboree Housing and the City of San Juan Capistrano to break ground on the Paseo Adelanto project, a 49-unit apartment complex to serve homeless veterans and those at risk of becoming homeless. The site, which has served as San Juan Capistrano's "temporary" city hall for about 50 years, will be demolished and a new permanent city hall will be built along with permanent...
State, Federal officials will provide an update on the state's response to impacted California communities following a series of significant storms in March. Speakers will be available from the following agencies: • California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) • National Weather Service (NWS) • Department of Water Resources (DWR) • California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) • California Department of Transporta...
After successfully running the "JA Career Exploration Fair – Sports and Entertainment", in the Spring of 2022, Junior Achievement of Southern California (JASoCal) will launch their first JA Inspire – a Career Exploration Fair in April. This in-person event will take place on April 12, at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC), and is expected to serve 2,000 8th graders from multiple LAUSD Middle Schools. JA Inspire is a one-of-a-kind career exploration event for middle school students tha...
USGrants.org, a government grants and federal funding resource portal, has tracked over 155 funding programs totaling more than $191 billion dollars allocated to support construction companies and the industry in the United States. Here is a list of some of the most recent funding opportunities: Community Mobilization in Jordan School Construction and Rehabilitation Program Funding Number: USAID JORDAN 08 005 RFA Agency: Jordan USAID Amman Funding Amount: $600,000 Harnessing Inflammation for Reconstruction of Oral and Craniofacial Tissues (R21)...
Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget would cut funding for coastal resilience projects almost in half, eliminating more than half a billion dollars of state funds this year that would help protect the coast against rising seas and climate change. The cuts are part of Newsom's proposed $6 billion in reductions to California's climate change programs in response to a projected $22.5 billion statewide deficit. California's coastal resilience programs provide funding for local governments to prepare...
The City of Culver City is pleased to announce that Diana Chang is the City's new Chief Transportation Officer. Diana, who began working for the Transportation Department in 2005, has most recently served as the Department's Transportation and Mobility Planning Manager, leading the City's transportation and mobility planning and management efforts. As the Chief Transportation Officer, she will report to City Manager John Nachbar. Diana will manage a departmental budget of over $66 million. She...
The spat between Vice-Mayor McMorrin and City Manager Nachbar is escalating. McMorrin is publicly demanding an apology from Nachbar, using her identity as a cudgel while McMorrin's supporters are planning on demanding Nachbar's resignation on Monday. This is all over the Mobile Crisis Unit, a program she stalled on while on the subcommittee with Fisch. Nachbar decided to take it over to bring some professionalism to it, and she's been hounding him ever since. This tension boiled over Tuesday...
The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted three alternatives for 2023 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California for public review. The Council will make a final decision on salmon seasons at its meeting on April 1-7. Detailed information about season starting dates, areas open, and catch limits for the three alternatives are available on the Council’s website at www.pcouncil.org. Forecasts for West Coast Chinook and coho stocks in 2023 are a mixed bag, with some low and high points when compared to last year. Federa...
