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No need to wait in line or even leave home Sacramento – A record number of Californians are avoiding a trip to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office by using the DMV’s online services or a self-service kiosk. Millions of customers have taken advantage of these convenient options, including: 23 million online transactions in 2020, the most in DMV …

The American Rescue Plan provides new and expanded financial help that will dramatically lower health insurance premiums for people who purchase coverage through Covered California.More than 400,000 Asian Americans in California, including the uninsured and people enrolled directly through a health insurance carrier, stand to benefit from the new financial help that is now available.In order to maximize their savings, …

Peterman Brings Significant California Public Policy Experience, a Record of Exemplary Public Service, and Strong Clean Energy Credentials PG&E Also Promotes Two Company Leaders to Vice President Positions SAN FRANCISCO — PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG; the “Corporation”) today announced the appointment of Carla J. Peterman as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, effective June 1, 2021. It also announced the appointments …

Kit Enters Digital Age with Online Version of Resource-Packed California Parent Guide Sacramento – In 2001, First 5 California debuted its informative and resource-packed Kit for New Parents to millions of families and caregivers throughout the state. However, many parents of young children, especially families from under-resourced neighborhoods, are not aware ofthis free and valuable tool “Due to the COVID-19 …

More support available to customers before, during and after PSPS events   SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As part of its ongoing efforts to keep customers and communities safe, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has added numerous resources to further support customers and communities before, during and after Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). During severe weather, PG&E may need to turn …

WHY ARE J&J VACCINES BEING PAUSED? • On Tuesday, April 13th, the FDA/CDC announced a rare but serious side effect including serious brainblood clots (CVST) combined with low platelet counts in six patients who received J&J vaccines.• All patients are women under 50 years of age.• Vaccines are being paused out of an abundance of caution. WHAT IS WA STATE …

Past Due Bills Have Grown Significantly Since the Start of the Pandemic Customers Encouraged to Take Action Now by Exploring Financial-Assistance Programs and Establishing Payment Plans SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic start to subside, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers with past-due balances to explore available financial-assistance programs now, before the customer protections …

Recent survey indicates that many homeowners are using their extra time at home to complete projects that require digging SAN FRANCISCO, Calif – With the arrival of spring, many Californians are thinking of starting projects to make their outdoor spaces more livable, and many of these projects will require digging. To help ensure these projects can proceed safely, and without …

Expansion will include actions to address racial justice and advocacy for people of Asian descent Bank of America today announced that it has increased its $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity to $1.25 billion over five years. This effort further accelerates work already underway to address racial equality and opportunity through direct actions, investments and …

位于旧金山 AARP 乐龄会的“Happy Year of the xOXo（金牛贺新年）”牛雕像将进行拍卖，以支持当地的年长者组织“Self Help for the Elderly” 2021年是牛年，对于AARP乐龄会来说，这意味着是为我们社区的长者庆祝生机和活力的一年。 AARP乐龄会继续关心不同社区的一种方式是透过为当地组织提供稳定和不断的支持。今年，AARP 乐龄会赞助了一座牛雕像的创意设计，该雕像更广为人知的名字是“Happy Year of the xOXo”牛雕像。 旧金山中华总商会 (Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco) 率先在其举办的 The Year of the Ox on Parade（牛年游行）中展示了 AARP 乐龄会的“Happy Year of the xOXo”雕像。为了庆祝牛年的到来，11 头真牛大小的牛在旧金山各地公开展示，沿着着农历贺年传统。 AARP 乐龄会能够与当地艺术家 Monique Zhang 合作，设计出反映中国文化、人民和传统的牛。 这11座牛雕像现在可供拍卖，以造福本地旧金山唐人街的非营利组织。 AARP 乐龄会赞助的「Happy Year of the xOXo」牛雕像的净收入将捐给有55年历史的 Self-Help for the Elderly (SHE)，可于 3 月 …