Reflecting CalOptima Health’s commitment to Orange County’s vulnerable population of people experiencing homelessness, the Board of Directors approved awarding $29.9 million in grants to 29 organizations, including its first-ever funds for permanent supportive housing. Eight community partners will receive a total of $21 million for the acquisition, construction and upgrades Read More
During February 2023, below-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) weakened and currently persist only in the central Pacific Ocean. The latest weekly Niño-3.4 index value was -0.2ºC. In contrast to the central Pacific, SSTs in parts of the eastern Pacific Ocean were significantly above average, with the latest Niño-1+2 index value Read More
With household finances already under pressure and the Fed releasing its G19 report yesterday, the personal-finance website WalletHub released new reports and surveys highlighting additional hurdles to watch out for. WalletHub’s Credit Card Debt Study found that consumers racked up a record $180.3 billion in new debt during 2022, and Read More
A California man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the Read More
Below are the monthly updates from the most current February 2023 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and December 2022 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The added costs under California policies Read More
Located at 11369 East Carson St. (near the San Gabriel River), the Lakewood Equestrian Center is a 19-acre horse boarding and training facility that also offers fun activities for families and youth, including: Birthday party packages. Summer camps and field trips. Pony rides and trail rides. Riding lessons. Equine education. Read More
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is partnering with five states to test mobile payment technology in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. In the next few years, SNAP participants in Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Oklahoma will have the option to use mobile payments methods – Read More
MemorialCare’s Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beachannounced today with the Long Beach Cancer League a partnership to ensure all proceeds raised by the Cancer League throughout the year including their annual gala will be directed to MemorialCare’s adult and pediatric cancer programs – ensuring Read More
U.S. Reps. Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced that they will serve as the new Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus for the 118th Congress. The objective of the caucus is to advance bipartisan maternal health policy goals and save lives. The co-chairs’ goals are to explore Read More
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner and at least $6.85 billion expected to be spent for the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, as well as expert commentary. It also released stats about the holiday Read More
