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April 22 was Earth Day, and more than 50 elected officials have signed a letter this week urging lawmakers to make oil and gas companies bear the cost of climate change. The California Polluters Pay Superfund, which went before the state Senate Judiciary Committee on April 22, would assess...
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Every February 14, houses are filled with balloons, flowers, strawberries and messages of love. Valentine’s Day is a date in which millions celebrate love with dinners, gifts and romantic gestures. However, in the midst of this celebration, there is a sector of the population for whom love is experienced...
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In honor of Valentine’s Day 2025, AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) wants to caution people to be careful with who they are talking to online. The National Retail Federation estimated more than 50% of consumers will spend more than $27 billion on the holiday. Dawn Alexander, communications analyst for AARP...
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Wendy Fry CalMatters Undocumented immigrants and their California families braced for the worst — and many told CalMatters they would go underground — as newly sworn-in President Donald Trump began issuing executive orders to enable what he promises will be the most massive deportation in U.S. history. “It’s draining my...
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Tens of millions of people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving as a memorable occasion of family togetherness. “Thanksgiving” is an opportunity to reflect on the blessings in life, such as loved ones, friends, health and personal achievements. Its celebration has historical roots: it is a reminder of the...
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New poll results show 80% of likely Arizona voters believe American democracy is under threat. The new survey from the Center for the Future of Arizona found just as many believe their vote could improve democracy. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., said with fewer than 50 days until Election Day, there are...
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August 1 was National Poll Worker Recruitment Day – and county elections offices across California are staffing up. The event was established by the Election Assistance Commission in 2020 to combat a shortage of poll workers. Kim Alexander, president and founder of the California Voter Foundation, said there are a number...
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Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Even with all the industries where Californians went on strike during last year’s “hot labor summer,” some of the most active sites of organizing in the state may well be a pair of private immigration detention centers in the Central Valley. The Mesa Verde and Golden...
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BPT Being a grandparent is a joyful experience, but one of the hurdles can be staying connected with family, especially as a first-time grandparent. With an affordable smartphone and reliable wireless network, grandparents can easily capture and share the special moments that matter, no matter the distance. With Grandparents...
April 22 was Earth Day, and more than 50 elected officials have signed a letter this week urging lawmakers to make oil and gas companies bear the cost of climate change. The California Polluters Pay Superfund, which went before the state Senate Judiciary Committee on April 22, would assess...
Every February 14, houses are filled with balloons, flowers, strawberries and messages of love. Valentine’s Day is a date in which millions celebrate love with dinners, gifts and romantic gestures. However, in the midst of this celebration, there is a sector of the population for whom love is experienced...
In honor of Valentine’s Day 2025, AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) wants to caution people to be careful with who they are talking to online. The National Retail Federation estimated more than 50% of consumers will spend more than $27 billion on the holiday. Dawn Alexander, communications analyst for AARP...
Wendy Fry CalMatters Undocumented immigrants and their California families braced for the worst — and many told CalMatters they would go underground — as newly sworn-in President Donald Trump began issuing executive orders to enable what he promises will be the most massive deportation in U.S. history. “It’s draining my...
Tens of millions of people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving as a memorable occasion of family togetherness. “Thanksgiving” is an opportunity to reflect on the blessings in life, such as loved ones, friends, health and personal achievements. Its celebration has historical roots: it is a reminder of the...
New poll results show 80% of likely Arizona voters believe American democracy is under threat. The new survey from the Center for the Future of Arizona found just as many believe their vote could improve democracy. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., said with fewer than 50 days until Election Day, there are...
August 1 was National Poll Worker Recruitment Day – and county elections offices across California are staffing up. The event was established by the Election Assistance Commission in 2020 to combat a shortage of poll workers. Kim Alexander, president and founder of the California Voter Foundation, said there are a number...
Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Even with all the industries where Californians went on strike during last year’s “hot labor summer,” some of the most active sites of organizing in the state may well be a pair of private immigration detention centers in the Central Valley. The Mesa Verde and Golden...
BPT Being a grandparent is a joyful experience, but one of the hurdles can be staying connected with family, especially as a first-time grandparent. With an affordable smartphone and reliable wireless network, grandparents can easily capture and share the special moments that matter, no matter the distance. With Grandparents...