TEMECULA – It’s going to cost more for those looking to buy a new car this year. Finance costs on new car purchases have jumped 24% in 2019, according to new AAA research, pushing the average annual cost of vehicle ownership to $9,282, or $773.50 a month. That’s the highest cost associated with new vehicle ownership since AAA began...
ROCKVILLE, Md. – Choice Hotels International Inc. one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced the recipients of the “Your Community. Your Choice. Choice Hotels Local Business Grant Program.” The program underscores Choice’s commitment to local businesses while recognizing and empowering hotel owners who make a positive difference in their communities.Five standout, Choice-branded hotels were selected from dozens of applications as this...
As the legislature adjourns for the year, I’m happy to report that two significant bills impacting mental health treatments in California are heading to the governor’s desk.This session I introduced Assembly Bill 1352, legislation that strengthens the voice of local mental health boards to help meet the needs of the mentally ill. The Bronzan-McCorquodale Act requires county mental health...
The Washington Post reported recently that representatives from the White House and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have arrived in Los Angeles to help the city deal with their homeless crisis. But, since it is a crisis largely created by a slew of progressive policies and initiatives fed to a non-engaged public over the past decade will...
Many parents aren’t aware of the wide range of services their schools’ counselors have to offer. Yes, professional school counselors often provide help for students facing classroom struggles, but their range of assistance goes far beyond that.School counselors have expertise and skills to benefit just about every student. They’re also a resource to support every parent. A starting point in...
RIVERSIDE – Public health officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser is urging those who use vaping products to stop until health officials can determine the cause of a respiratory illness that has affected hundreds of people across the country, including at least five in Riverside County.There have been five deaths associated with the ailment nationwide, including one from Los Angeles County...
RIVERSIDE – A $7.1 million federal grant awarded to Riverside University Health System Public Health will help local officials improve tracking of opioid-related overdoses and better allocate resources.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently awarded the organization the 3-year grant to enhance surveillance of overdose morbidity and mortality in Riverside County. Officials will use data to guide overdose...
PERRIS – A 4-year-old child from Perris who recently died tested positive for influenza, health officials said recently. The child had underlying health issues and died at a medical facility outside of the county.It is considered the first pediatric flu-associated death of the 2019-2020 flu season in Riverside County. There were nine flu-associated deaths in 2018-2019 and 23 deaths...
Women have driven 80% of the overall growth in the booming health care field since the turn of the century.The number of full-time, year-round workers in health care occupations has almost doubled since 2000, increasing from 5 million to 9 million workers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.Women account for three-quarters of full-time, year-round health care...
MURRIETA – Murrieta Mesa High School is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank Thursday, Sept. 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in their practice gym at 24801 Monroe Ave. in Murrieta.Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate blood. A good...