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Howard Silver
September 08, 2010
California motorists purchase new vehicles with the expectation of a trouble free experience. However, there are times when a consumer purchases a vehicle that cannot be repaired. This is where the California lemon law comes in.
A consumer may have a lemon if their vehicle has a problem or defec...
Cynthia Balderrama
September 07, 2010
Information cited for this article can be found at:
1. http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/nine-states-and-district-columbia-win-second-round-race-top-grants
2. http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-secretary-education-duncan-announces-winners-competition-improve-student-asse
Howard Silver
September 03, 2010
The thought of purchasing a new or used vehicle is a big decision for anyone to make. Many times, consumers will save their money for a period of time and research a number of different types of vehicles to find the right one for them. However, no matter what research one may do, it is still possibl...
California Political Desk
September 02, 2010
California´s youngest learners are one step closer to entering kindergarten prepared to learn and succeed after the state Legislature on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 1381 (Simitian, Steinberg), the Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010. The bill now heads to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signa...
California Political Desk
September 01, 2010
SACRAMENTO – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) has signed legislation that will allow access to the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) highway lanes for the latest generation of low-emission vehicles – similar to a program that previously allowed some hybrid cars such access.
SB 535, au...
California Political Desk
September 01, 2010
Sacramento, CA – Legislation by Assemblyman Jerry Hill to increase the amount of money low-income Californians receive to retire smog-belching vehicles – from $1,000 to $1,500 – was approved last week by the Assembly and sent to the governor.
Assembly Bill 787 would be paid for by reducing the a...
Congressional Desk
August 29, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Congressman George Miller (D-CA), Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following joint statement announcing that the U.S. Department of Education approved California´s application to receive $1.2 billion as part of the...
California Political Desk
August 28, 2010
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Jerry Hill´s legislation to correct a vehicle code drafting error and reduce by more than half fines for motorists who fail to make complete stops before turning right on red lights was approved today by a bi-partisan vote of the Assembly and sent to the governo...
California Desk
August 28, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. EPA´s Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced details of the Agency´s proposal to ban all sewage discharges from large cruise ships and most other large ocean-going ships to the marine waters along California´s entire coastline. This...
California Political Desk
August 28, 2010
SACRAMENTO – The State of California failed to join the rest of the world in ending life sentences for juvenile offenders. On a 34-36 vote, the State Assembly killed Senate Bill 399 – The Fair Sentencing for Youth Act authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco).
While SB 399 would not ha...
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Breakthroughs Media
August 26, 2010
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August 26, 2010
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California Political Desk
August 26, 2010
Corrective Measure Would Bring Equity To Fines That Have Skyrocketed With Red Light Cameras.
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Jerry Hill´s legislation to correct a vehicle code drafting error and reduce by more than half fines for motorists who fail to make complete stops before turn...
Entertainment Desk
August 26, 2010
DOWNTOWN BURBANK, CALIF. – Downtown Burbank Partnership presents Come Out & Dance featuring legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo and his band in a free live concert on the AMC Walkway in Downtown Burbank, Thursday, August 26 at 7:00 P.M.
Widely considered one of the finest ensembles in upbe...
California Desk
August 25, 2010
OAKLAND, Calif. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help the state of California fight the Post Fire in Kern County.
The authorization makes FEMA funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the e...
California Political Desk
August 21, 2010
SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate passed the Separation Equity Act, AB 2700 authored by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco), by a 26-9 bipartisan vote. Previously approved by the State Assembly, AB 2700 seeks to create a consolidated form and procedure to simultaneously dissolve a civil ...
California Political Desk
August 21, 2010
SACRAMENTO – This week, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) signed into law a bill authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) to ensure that charter schools adhere to the state´s student speech and employee protection laws.
SB 438 is the latest in a series of laws authored...
Helping children and families throughout California, Aspiranet celebrates 35 years of family welfare
Tina Vervoorn
August 19, 2010
Aspiranet, one of California´s premier nonprofit social services agencies, is celebrating 35 years of service by hosting four separate Feet for Families foot races. Races will be hosted in San Jose, Fresno, Ventura and Turlock and are designed to raise awareness of and funding for area foster children, teens and families.
California Political Desk
August 18, 2010
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) is pleased to announce that the United States Department of Education is making available an additional $487 million to schools throughout the state of California through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2010. Education Secretar...
Lisa Mills
August 17, 2010
An insurance coverage plan is a necessary thing whether you live in California or in any other state. Basically, auto insurance is a state phenomenon and varies from one state to another and therefore, California is no exception to it. If you are a resident of California and you are planning to go o...
Lisa Mills
August 16, 2010
Today car has become a necessity in order to live in such a highly intricate and mobile society. Number of car is increasing day by day in the states where public transportation system is poor as car is the only convenient method to go for your businesses. The main problem starts from here as like t...
Congressional Desk
August 12, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dennis Cardoza announced that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation´s Mid-Pacific Region has awarded a $14.6 million contract for construction of the Delta-Mendota Canal/California Aqueduct Intertie Pumping Plant and Pipeline (Intertie).
The Intertie will connect the ...
California Desk
August 06, 2010
(SACRAMENTO) – Large national banks with a substantial presence in California, including Chase, Citibank, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, have refused to testify at a hearing originally scheduled this week by the Assembly Select Committee on Consumer Financial Protection and Assembly Banking & Fina...
Lisa Mills
August 04, 2010
Nowadays the health insurance plans of California are in minds of most of the people. If you are getting confused regarding what is going to happen with your health care insurance policy with lots of political manipulation, promises which are made by these political leaders regarding the reforms for...
Tina Vervoorn
August 03, 2010
When FOOD Share, Ventura County, California's only regional food bank, launched its Garden Share program last spring, little did it know that in just one year´s time, they would have received donations of over 65,000 lbs. of fresh produce from over 193 community garden partners.
Lisa Mills
August 02, 2010
If a person possesses a vehicle then it is a duty or a responsibility to have the vehicle insured by minimum amount of coverage so that it could assist in paying the expenses at the time of any accident. In today´s world, different parts of the world have made it compulsory to have auto insura...
California Political Desk
July 30, 2010
LOS ANGELES - On Wednesday Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that Honorable Tani Cantil-Sakauye is his choice for Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. If confirmed, Justice Cantil-Sakauye would be the first Filipino-American and the second woman to preside over the state's highest ...
National Desk
July 30, 2010
OAKLAND, Calif. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help the state of California fight the West Fire in Kern County.
The authorization makes FEMA funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the e...
California Desk
July 19, 2010
REDONDO BEACH, CA - Some of the most beautiful and accomplished married women from across the State of California met for the 2010 Mrs. California-America Pageant which took place at the Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Marina Hotel on Sunday, July 11th. The talented and notable judging panel had a diff...
Newswire Services
July 17, 2010
PHOENIX, AZ -- Shawn Michael Nealon, 38, of Mesa, Ariz., a federal firearms licensee and owner of Cavalry Arms Corp., was sentenced to three years probation, 300 hours of community service, and a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to illegal firearms sales by a federally licensed firearms dealer to ...
Lisa Mills
July 16, 2010
Every state has its own set of rules that govern the auto insurance so it becomes very important for citizens of that state to know the rules and regulations which are applicable in your state. California auto insurance is unavoidable. In California auto insurance being compulsory there are a number...
California Desk
July 10, 2010
SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim), chair of the Assembly Insurance Committee, announced the development of a comprehensive resource guide to help jobless workers find the basic resources they need until they find a job.
"Unfortunately, the United States Senate has not reauthorized a...
Lisa Mills
July 06, 2010
The buildings should be insulated in order to reduce the heat loss. This facilitates in enhancing the capability of cooling system or the heating system installed inside the building. Basically, foam spray is used for insulation. Foam is sprayed in leakage parts or crack areas so as to stop any furt...
Simon Uzoma Ezeh
July 03, 2010
If you think that paying for your monthly auto insurance premium is an additional burden that you can live without, then you are sadly mistaken.
Those people who have encountered accidents can attest to the fact that having a means of security such as an insurance coverage while driving, will...
Simon Uzoma Ezeh
July 03, 2010
Some people may react violently towards being required to have auto insurance policies but what most people don´t know is that getting insurance coverage will help you financially in case of any accidents.
This is why the state of California is very clear on these terms because they know...
Simon Uzoma Ezeh
July 03, 2010
They say that having a car is expensive. In a way, there is some truth to that statement because not only will you need money to buy for the car itself, but the responsibilities of taking care of that car is boundless. You will also need money to pay for fuel, repairs and maintenance, car accessorie...
Simon Uzoma Ezeh
July 03, 2010
Car insurance is a must for any driver. At the event of an unfortunate accident, Car insurance will be able to cover for medical expenses for physical injuries and expenses related to damage to property. However, most people only think that insurance is merely an additional expense. And who ca...
Simon Uzoma Ezeh
July 03, 2010
The importance of car insurance should not be undermined by drivers on the road. Many studies have shown that more and more people encounter accidents while driving. This is why applying for cheap California auto insurance coverage is a must for people who want to drive.
But before you look fo...
Breakthroughs Media
June 30, 2010
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Painting done right improves your plant. Painting done wrong can make you liable for the damages.
The cost of regular maintenance for your plant can cost you much less than the replacement that will be necessary after years of neglect. Many plant owners worry about any p...
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Breakthroughs Media
June 30, 2010
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Is your aggregate facility in need of a repaint but you are concerned about delays and down time?
Steel structures don´t age gracefully. They corrode, become caked with dirt and debris, and become unsightly obstructions. Appearance may matter greatly for structures no...
Jay Lillie
June 28, 2010
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) today announced it will donate $500,000 to the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering over the next five years. As part of SAIC's Strategic University Alliances Program, the donation reflects SAIC's commitme...
California Desk
June 25, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Coastal Commission is proud to announce the 26th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, the state's largest volunteer event. The event will take place at more than 800 locations around the state on Saturday, September 25*, from 9 AM to...
Patricia Rattray
June 24, 2010
Californians have an opportunity this week to take action to protect their health and participate in grassroots health reform. Tell California DPR no methyl iodide.
California Political Desk
June 18, 2010
SACRAMENTO – Thursday, the California Legislature approved a resolution authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) urging the US Congress to pass the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA). The Assembly approved the measure on a bipartisan 54-1 vote, while the Senate previously appr...
Earnest Young
June 18, 2010
California Auto Dismantlers Association (SCADA) , the enterprise overseeing auto recycling has engineered a way for junk yards, salvage yards, scrapers and wrecker services to communicate with each other.
Gary Ater
June 16, 2010
Since when does being a wealthy, previous CEO, qualify anyone for being a competent "Public Servant"?
California Desk
June 15, 2010
Jerome E. Horton, Vice Chairperson of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), announced today that taxable sales in California decreased 19 percent in the second quarter of 2009 when compared to the same quarter the previous year.
Taxable sales in California continued their unprecedent...
Howard Silver
June 15, 2010
Have you ever wondered whether the California lemon law protects used car buyers in the same way that it protects new car buyers? Well, you´ve come to the right place. As consumer protection is more important than ever due to our struggling economy, it is crucial that you understand your legal right...
Ralph E. Stone
June 06, 2010
Last week the Assembly narrowly passed AB1934, which would repeal repeal California's open-carry gun law. California law now allows adults who are not prohibited by law to visibly carry an unloaded gun in public places, excluding school zones, government buildings, state and national parks and secu...
Newswire Services
May 27, 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif./PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- California's Department of Education is the first in the country to add "multiracial" to school enrollment forms. The wording "Multiracial students/staff may select two or more races" is now an option for school districts throughout the state for students...