Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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That's right. Prisoner patient 0 of this current CIW prisoner outbreak involves a prisoner who was fully vaccinated!!! So, it's clear the vaccine sucks. I only got one vaccine. Essentially I am Anti-Vax and Anti-Mask all the way. Covid missed me and hit others around me like a surgeon. What made me different?? I take vitamins religiously!! No joke. Vitamins will protect you from more than Covid. My source about the women sick with covid already having had both shots is a correctional officer. No...
First 2 staff members tested positive. Now, I'm told there are several prisoners sick. One thing is for sure, WE'RE ON LOCKDOWN!! So, something major is going on with this covid outbreak. We went into lockdown @ 6:27pm in a Friday. So, the data and time tell me that it must be serious. For the Warden to be working on a Friday evening is an indicator that this is an institutional emergency. As I look out my window, all staff now wearing Haz-Mat attire. This will continue until all staff and...
The City of Santa Monica has joined forces with the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce to launch a Small Business Recovery Grant Program to help local businesses stay afloat till the end of the pandemic. "Our small local businesses are in crisis. After the challenges of the past twelve months, many are hanging on by a thread," said Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Laurel Rosen. "These businesses are the lifeblood of our community. They are our friends and neighbors, our community...
Courts & Rulings Grieving family shocked as getaway driver freed in bloody murder of USC grad student from China: 'Reluctant' judge has 'no discretion' Saying he had no choice under a new narrower felony murder rule, a judge Monday changed the conviction against the getaway driver involved in the beating death of a USC graduate student from China to attempted robbery from second-degree murder and sentenced him to time served. MyNewsLA State appeals court won't hear DA's disqualification in...
We have now reached the one-year anniversary of the shutdown of society as we responded to the threat of COVID-19. However, the future is looking very bright. After a devastating holiday season with huge spikes in infections and deaths, Los Angeles County has now entered the Red Tier and is moving to reopen parts of society. Vaccines are being produced and distributed as fast as possible, and it is anticipated that by this summer we will have turned the corner and begin to see more...
WASHINGTON, DC, Mar 19 – Too many older Americans – most of us, in fact – suffer from hearing loss. But the worst thing about this fact is that most seniors are not getting their hearing checked on any regular basis, and too many doctors are not encouraging their older patients to get their hearing checked, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], says that as you might expect some 50% of seni...
Once you've found the right home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. You're undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any major life changes, consult your lender – someone who is qualified to tell you how your financial decisions may impact your home loan. Below is a list of things you shouldn't do after applying for a mortgage. They're all...
Today's homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers' market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, it's essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer on your dream home. Here are five tips for success in this critical stage of the homebuying process. 1. Listen to Your Real Estate Advisor An article from Freddie Mac gives direction on making an offer on a home. From the start, it emphasizes how...
3/17 "I felt so accomplished and felt unbeatable," said 17-year-old Audrialice Evans about running her first race. Running has become a passion for her and 7 youths, aged 12-17 who have been training to run the LA Marathon through the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) running program and Students Run LA. Despite their best intentions, COVID-19 has complicated matters yet again. With the LA Marathon postponed, the weekly PAL running program has decided to create its own marathon for...
A bill that would upend the state's health insurance industry was introduced in the California State Legislature on the last possible day, February 19. The proposed legislation, authored by State Assembly members Kalra, Lee, and Santiago would establish a "comprehensive universal single-payer health care coverage" for all state residents. The bill is co-authored by, among others, Lorena Gonzalez, who was responsible for the legislation gutting the state's gig economy. AB 1400 would start by...