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USA Today
01-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Carini Home Services Expands HVAC, Plumbing, Water Heater, and Electrical Services Across San Diego County
El Cajon, CA – Carini Home Services, a licensed HVAC, plumbing, water heater, and electrical contractor headquartered in El Cajon, announced a significant service expansion to better serve residential clients across San Diego County. Effective immediately, the company's full range of professional services will now be available to Del Mar, Chula Vista, Poway, Oceanside, La Mesa, and National City homeowners. Carini Home Services has built a reputation for technical excellence and dependable service in the El Cajon area for over a decade. This latest expansion represents the company's continued growth and commitment to meeting increased demand for reliable home service providers in coastal and inland communities. In addition to its core HVAC offerings, including air conditioning repair and installation, furnace services, and system diagnostics, Carini Home Services now brings its complete electrical expertise to homes countywide. 'More and more homeowners are looking for one trusted team to handle their entire home comfort system, from heating and cooling to hot water and now electrical safety and upgrades,' said Gabriel Carini, founder and owner. 'Expanding our services and geographic coverage is how we deliver on that trust.' Carini Home Services licensed electricians provide a full range of services, including panel upgrades, lighting installations, circuit repairs, and smart home system wiring. Whether modernizing older wiring in a coastal home or adding a dedicated circuit for an EV charger, the electrical team brings precision and safety to every project. Their work is compliant with California building codes and designed for long-term performance. Technicians across all service lines hold certifications such as EPA 608 and NATE for HVAC and C-10 licensing for electrical services. The company's cross-trained workforce performs load calculations, thermostat calibrations, water heater replacements, and complete system inspections to ensure every home runs efficiently and safely. Customer demand, energy efficiency goals, and regional climate challenges influenced expanding into new service areas. From the high humidity and salt exposure of coastal Del Mar and Oceanside to the aging infrastructure in cities like Chula Vista and La Mesa, every location presents unique technical requirements. The technicians are trained to identify these conditions and tailor their solutions to suit each home. Energy prices across California continue to rise, prompting the need for services that help residents save money while maintaining comfort and safety. The company now offers consultations on smart thermostats and high-efficiency systems that can be paired with remote monitoring. These energy-saving strategies are complemented by professional electrical assessments that ensure a home's panel and circuits are equipped to handle modern demands, including solar integration and EV charging. By expanding its service area and staff, Carini Home Services aims to reduce response times, especially during peak seasons when HVAC and plumbing issues can quickly escalate. The company's service vehicles are fully stocked with quality replacement parts, diagnostic tools, and safety equipment, allowing most issues to be resolved on the first visit. 'Our goal has always been simple: deliver fast, respectful, and high-quality service that homeowners can count on,' said Gabriel Carini. 'We're proud to bring that same commitment to more neighborhoods across San Diego.' The expanded reach benefits new and existing clients, especially those with multiple properties. Property managers and homeowners with secondary residences now have access to one provider for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water heater needs, simplifying maintenance and repairs across properties. Carini Home Services is also investing in workforce development to support growth. The company is actively hiring licensed HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and customer support staff. All new hires receive extensive onboarding and field training to ensure consistent service standards. In addition to technical growth, Carini Home Services plans to increase its community engagement. The company will sponsor local events, provide free educational workshops on home maintenance, and collaborate with neighborhood associations to promote energy efficiency and home safety. This outreach will strengthen the company's relationship with the communities it serves and encourage proactive home care among residents. As the service landscape evolves, Carini Home Services remains dedicated to staying ahead. Adding licensed electrical services ensures the company can meet the full range of residential needs with precision, safety, and transparency. Combined with its existing HVAC, water heater, and plumbing offerings, Carini Home Services is positioned as a comprehensive home services provider for San Diego County. Homeowners in Del Mar, Chula Vista, Poway, Oceanside, La Mesa, and National City can schedule HVAC inspections, water heater replacements, plumbing repairs, and electrical upgrades through the company's website. Flexible financing options and year-round discounts for seniors and military families back all services. Carini Home Services operates out of its El Cajon headquarters and serves both residential and light commercial clients. For more information on newly available services or to request an estimate, visit or use the online scheduling portal.
IOL News
18-05-2025
- IOL News
Eastern Cape Education faces lawsuit from retired teacher over leave gratuity
A former teacher is suing Eastern Cape Education and MEC Fundile Gade for leave gratuity money that she was allegedly short-paid when she retired in 2020. Image: Bheki Radebe/African News Agency (ANA) A retired teacher is embroiled in a legal battle with the Eastern Cape Department of Education, claiming R198,608 in unpaid leave gratuity following her retirement in 2020. The former teacher, Thandile Mposelwa, is suing the department and MEC Fundile Gade for leave gratuity money that she was allegedly short-paid upon her retirement in 2020. She claimed that the department owed her R198,608.06 after receiving an amount of R25,369,25 from her leave credits of R223,978,23. However, the Deaprtment of Education in the Eastern Cape said the leave credits were audited and an amount of R46,782,57 became payable to her. Mposelwa has been working for the department since 1988. She was promoted as a principal at Thembalethu Junior Secondary School in 1992. Video Player is loading. 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Next Stay Close ✕ In 2010, she was transferred to a deputy principal post at Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School, where she worked until her retirement in 2020. She argued that in terms of the policy, permanent and fixed-term contract employees were entitled to the cash value of any unused annual leave credits in respect of their annual leave cycle. Mposelwa, who was in her final year to complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree, said her study leave was approved from March 1, 1996, to December 31, 1996. Mposelwa stated that following her retirement, an amount of R25,369,65 was paid into her FNB account in January 2021 and this payment fell short of what she was entitled to receive in terms of the department's policy, especially for the days she accrued while she was still employed. She said the money did not correlate with the amount of R223,978,23, which is recorded as the money paid to her. 'Prior to July 1, 2000, employees in the public service were allowed to utilise their accumulated leave working backward if they had accumulated enough leave credits. This was the case when the plaintiff (Mposelwa) took study leave in 1996 to complete her studies,' read the court papers. Mposelwa said the amount paid was inconsistent with the calculation of her leave gratuity credits. The Zwelitsha Magistrate Court is expected to hand down a default judgment on May 23, 2025, after Mposelwa applied for an exception judgment last year. The basis of her exception application was that the department's plea was vague, embarrassing and lacked averments to sustain a defence. The department was granted leave to amend its plea within 15 days. Mposelwa's nephew, Bandile Magibili, said at the lapse of 15 days, the department decided to serve Mposelwa's legal representatives with a purported amended plea. He said when Mposelwa's representatives considered the plea, it was established that the department intended to file the same plea that was subject to the exception judgment. 'In other words, they wanted to file a replica of the plea that was set aside by the court. It is on this basis that the representatives objected to the purported amended plea by way of making an application for summary judgment,' he said. A summary judgment is a procedural mechanism that allows a court to decide a case without a full trial when there is no genuine dispute about the key facts. Essentially, it is a way to expedite a case when it is clear that the defendant has no viable defence. Magibili said the summary judgment application sat before the court on July 16, 2024, but could not proceed as the department served Mposelwa's lawyers with a defective answering affidavit. 'They served the representatives with a notice of filing and annexures to the affidavit, without the affidavit itself. The matter was therefore postponed to August 13, 2024, for the department to file a proper affidavit in court and serve the representatives with the same, in order for the matter to be argued on August 13, 2024 and the Department is now bringing an Application to file an amended Plea.' 'Through the advice of the representatives of the plaintiff we opposed this application and that it be heard on the same day as the summary judgment, August 13, 2024. Sadly, due to technical glitches in the recording devices at court, the matter could not proceed and was postponed to October 8, 2024. The basis for our inclination to oppose this application to amend is that the department is insisting that their purported amended plea is the same as the one that was set aside by the court in the exception judgment,' said Magibili. Asked for a comment, Eastern Cape Education spokesperson Mboxela Ceduma said the department can only talk on a judgment that would have been served to them, adding that: 'For now we wait for the court to announce its view.' In a letter issued to Mposelwa on September 18, 2024, the Eastern Cape education department said the human resources (HR) confirmed that the recalculation was done correctly at the time of the first court application and documentation to that effect was furnished. The department added that HR further confirmed that all moneys due to Mposelwa were paid to her.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hicks leads Marlins against the Phillies after 4-hit game
Hicks leads Marlins against the Phillies after 4-hit game Miami Marlins (8-12, third in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (13-8, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Connor Gillispie (0-2, 6.63 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (2-0, 2.31 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -299, Marlins +240; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins play the Philadelphia Phillies after Liam Hicks' four-hit game on Saturday. Philadelphia is 9-3 at home and 13-8 overall. The Phillies are 10-3 in games when they record at least eight hits. Miami is 8-12 overall and 2-5 on the road. Marlins hitters are batting a collective .256, the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play. Sunday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with seven home runs while slugging .608. Bryson Stott is 12-for-40 with two doubles, a triple and six RBI over the last 10 games. Advertisement Otto Lopez has five doubles, two home runs and nine RBI while hitting .236 for the Marlins. Xavier Edwards is 15-for-43 over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 5-5, .239 batting average, 5.06 ERA, outscored by 11 runs Marlins: 3-7, .275 batting average, 6.62 ERA, outscored by 13 runs INJURIES: Phillies: Brandon Marsh: day-to-day (knee), Weston Wilson: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ranger Suarez: 15-Day IL (back) Marlins: Griffin Conine: day-to-day (arm), Derek Hill: 10-Day IL (hand), Nick Fortes: 10-Day IL (oblique), Declan Cronin: 15-Day IL (hip), Ryan Weathers: 15-Day IL (forearm), Andrew Nardi: 60-Day IL (back), Braxton Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow), Eury Perez: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
