Editor’s note: this news release was distributed by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Click here to view a printer-friendly version of this news release on the Cal OES website. SACRAMENTO, Calif, – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now accepting applications for funeral assistance and…
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AutosBureau Of Automotive RepairUncategorized
What’s That Sound, or, Where’s Your Catalytic Converter?
by June Vargasby June VargasIf you start your vehicle and hear a nice, loud roar that only gets louder when you hit the gas, you might want to look under the car—you may be one of the latest victims of the catalytic converter theft craze. Catalytic converter thefts are on the upswing, especially in…
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ArchitectureEngineers-Surveyors-GeologistsUncategorized
Taking Ticky-Tacky Out of Suburbia
by June Vargasby June VargasLittle boxes on the hillside, Little boxes made of ticky tacky, Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes all the same. There’s a green one and a pink one And a blue one and a yellow one, And they’re all made out of ticky tacky And they all look just…
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Little things can make a big safety difference Have a little one on the way? You’ll want to know about these 12 items recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that can make a big difference when it comes to your child’s safety: Safety latches and locks—Latches and locks…
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Consumer Connection MagazineConsumer NewsCOVID-19DCA NewsHealth NewsMental HealthNursingRespiratory CareUncategorizedVeterinary Medical Board
An Uptick in the Battle for Good News
by June Vargasby June VargasRight now, according to COVID-19.ca.gov, more than 41,000 Californians have lost their lives to the pandemic. And, although the numbers of new cases have started to drop slightly, we are still facing an uphill battle with new variants and sporadic vaccination shipments and schedules. But how about some good news?…
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DCA NewsUncategorized
Supporting Our Troops: DCA’s Military Resources Provide a Leg Up on Employment
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffDCA offers support to military members —both veterans and active duty and their spouses—in various ways. Look for the military resources button on any of DCA’s websites (or visit http://www.dca.ca.gov/about_us/military.shtml) to get a direct link to the Military Member Resources page to see what is offered; here’s what you’ll find:…
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Consumer Connection MagazineUncategorized
#AskDCA: ‘My elderly neighbor doesn’t have family nearby and I’m concerned for his well-being. How can I make sure he is looked after?’
Question: ‘My elderly neighbor doesn’t have family nearby and I’m concerned for his well-being. How can I make sure he is looked after?’ Answer: A professional fiduciary, licensed by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau (PFB), can be hired by independent, productive people who anticipate a future need in making sound financial,…
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Mental HealthUncategorized
#BeThe1To Make a Difference: National Suicide Prevention Day
by June Vargasby June VargasThe world can be a very scary, unkind place. If you were gone, would anyone notice? Would anyone miss you? You bet they would. And there are people who have been to that dark place and have come back and who fight to stay out of it. Every day. And…
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CensusUncategorized
September 30 is Coming Fast: #BeCounted, California!
by June Vargasby June VargasLet’s face it: 2020 hasn’t been the greatest year to date. OK, maybe close to in all of modern history. California has had more than its share of disasters this year: COVID, unemployment, drought, extreme heat, wildfires … everything but locusts, it seems. But we are still here. And we…
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Citizens of the Golden State, we have done it—we made it to level 9 in the game called 2020. And, if nothing else, this anything-that-can-go-wrong year has made us think about being prepared. Now it’s time to actually do it. When disaster strikes, emergency crews will be busy; they may…