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Anneisha Williams gave remarks during a press conference on September 28, 2023, when Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1228, repealing the FAST Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act and replacing it with a $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers.
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Fast Food Worker, Anneisha Williams, Speaks About $20 Per Hr. Minimum Wage Beginning April 1

phyllis-kimber-wilcox by phyllis-kimber-wilcox February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1228 into law, increasing the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour and establishing a Fast Food Council to address other issues in the industry.

According to Dr. Jose Luis Perez, Chief Medical Officer at South Central Family Health Center in Los Angeles, “There are more than a hundred different viruses that cause upper respiratory infections. Those include COVID19, RSV and the influenza virus.” Pulse oximeter captures measurement of oxygen saturation level in the patient's body.
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Prepare for a “Tridemic”: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19

phyllis-kimber-wilcox by phyllis-kimber-wilcox January 25, 2024January 25, 2024
In response to consumer fraud related to automobile purchases the Federal Trade Commission has created the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule. The rule protects the public from auto retail scams or fraud when they buy cars.
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FTC’s CARS rule takes on auto retail scams in California: What you need to know

phyllis-kimber-wilcox by phyllis-kimber-wilcox January 16, 2024January 16, 2024
Gas prices appeared to have fallen just in time for last year's holidays.
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California Gas Prices Still Higher than Last Year: Gas Thefts Continue

phyllis-kimber-wilcox by phyllis-kimber-wilcox January 3, 2024January 3, 2024
Following scams perpetrated using social media, the next biggest area of concern for consumer scams involves the use of the telephone.
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Protect Yourself from Telephone Scams: Tips from FTC Experts

phyllis-kimber-wilcox by phyllis-kimber-wilcox October 10, 2023October 10, 2023
Oil companies and distributors blame recent price hikes on events overseas or problems at local refineries but consumer advocacy groups disagree.
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Conflicts Over California’s Rising Gas Prices Continue

phyllis-kimber-wilcox by phyllis-kimber-wilcox September 26, 2023September 26, 2023
Although the fourth of July is commonly associated with barbeques, fireworks, time with friends and family, and for most of us, the official start of summer, we cannot lose sight of a critical point, that the summers are growing increasingly hotter and drier.
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Preparing Communities for Expected Climate Extremes

phyllis-kimber-wilcox by phyllis-kimber-wilcox July 5, 2023July 5, 2023
L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de Leon continues to resist calls for his resignation.
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Civil Rights Leader Shares Thoughts on LA City Council Controversy as Protests Against De Leon Continue 

phyllis-kimber-wilcox by phyllis-kimber-wilcox December 30, 2022January 3, 2023
Queen Shamala Bessie Davis Fayemi Smith poses for a portrait in her home in Gardena, California, on November 19, 2022. Smith is a longtime artist and educator who recently released her book, “Breaking the Cycles of Pain: Soul Secrets, A Memoir.” The book is the first in a trilogy detailing her life story and trauma she overcame as a Black woman.
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Breaking the Cycles of Pain: Soul Secrets

phyllis-kimber-wilcoxAryana by phyllis-kimber-wilcox and Aryana December 2, 2022December 6, 2022

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