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As L.A. Lifts Restrictions, Core Continues To Amplify Critical Importance Of Covid-19 Vaccinations, Especially For Underserved Latino, Asian And African American Communities

LOS ANGELES — (June 16, 2021) – With COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Los Angeles County yesterday– CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) urges that with the upcoming Independence Day holiday and summer vacations on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to get vaccinated to protect yourself and others before celebrating safely with friends, family and fellow Angelenos. As of today, …

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SacRT Takes the Wheel in Elk Grove and Expands SmaRT Ride on July 1

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) welcomes Elk Grove transit servicesas part of the district on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Under the annexation agreement, SacRT will provide fixedroute local, commuter and paratransit services, and maintenance operations for the City of Elk Grove.SacRT has been operating e-tran and e-van services under a service contract with the City of …

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New Public Safety Power Shutoff Address Alerts Provide Notifications for Addresses Other Than Your Home That Are Important to You, Including Schools or a Relative’s Home

New Online Tool Benefits Tenants, Too, Even If They Don’t Have a Utility Bill in Their Name SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. —Customers and non-account holders can now sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay safe and informed about Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. High winds can cause tree branches and debris to contact energized lines, …

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My Sister’s House 2021 Virtual Gala

Join My Sister’s House‘s 2021 Virtual #Gala on June 28th, reflecting another year of the #nonprofit‘s work in helping #AAPI and other underserved victims of #domesticviolence, #humantrafficking, and #sexualassault become #survivors. Experience a night of comedy, fun, music and inspiration. Visit my-sisters-house.org

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Enjoy the Week of Raya and the Last Dragon with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Stu. Jude Childen’s Hospital

This week, Disney Animation Studios partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to celebrate the release of movie “Raya and the Last Dragon” to spread joy through a series of virtual events for St. Jude patient families and its generous supporters. “Raya and the Last Dragon”, featuring Disney’s first ever Southeast Asian princess, is an epic journey to the fantasy …

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Tổng Y Sĩ Hoa Kỳ và Các Chuyên Gia Y Tế Thảo Luận về Tiến Độ Tiêm Chủng Vắc-Xin COVID-19: Chiến Dịch “Chúng Ta Có Thể Làm Được”

Bác sĩ Vivek Murthy, bác sĩ Adelaida Rosario, và bác sĩ Tram Ho chia sẻ các thông điệp về sự an toàn của vắc-xin COVID-19 với cộng đồng người Mỹ gốc Việt Được viết bởi nhân viên Để ủng hộ chiến dịch giáo dục công cộng Chúng Ta Có Thể Làm Được (We Can Do This) của chính quyền Biden-Harris …

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Covered California Sets New Enrollment Record as Thousands Get Lower Premiums From the American Rescue Plan as June Deadline Approaches

Exchange Also Launches Full Offering of $1 Plans for  Thousands Who Received Unemployment Benefits in 2021 A record 1.6 million people are actively enrolled in Covered California, including 139,000 who signed up for quality health care coverage since lower premiums became available through the American Rescue Plan.Covered California is also launching a provision that allows thousands of eligible Californians, who …

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PG&E Funds New Grant Program to Support Community Response to Extreme Weather Events

Awards for Resilience Projects Will Increase to $800,000 Annually SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Sponsoring community-driven efforts to find innovative responses to the growing threat of climate change has been a key focus of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E’s) grant funding in recent years. The company is now expanding that portfolio to include support for local safe gathering places and …

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State’s Grid Operator Asks Electric Customers Across California to Conserve Power Today as Heat Wave Increases Energy Demand Across the West

State’s Flex Alert Requests Voluntary Conservation from 6 to 9 p.m. Today We All Can Help as a Few Simple Steps Can Reduce the Stress on the Grid SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—With continuing triple-digit heat forecast for today (Friday, June 18),  the state’s grid operator has called for afternoon and evening energy conservation throughout California as one way to help the …

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‘This is a do or die situation’ Hate Crime Survivors Join API Legislative Caucus, Stop AAPI Hate, 150 Community Organizations in Urging Governor Newsom to Approve $210 Million Budget Request

SACRAMENTO, CA — On Tuesday, the California Asian Pacific Islander (API) Legislative Caucus, Stop AAPI Hate, the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, hate crime survivors, and supporters from 150 leading API and ally organizations took part in a press conference urging Governor Gavin Newsom to approve a $210 million Budget investment to ensure California adequately addresses the …

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