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Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Readers weigh in on controversy over Tesla vandalism, Medi-Cal funding in California
'How my Tesla felt like a target for vandals in California, thanks to Donald Trump | Opinion' ( March 31) 1. Trump was elected because of financial support of Musk. Harris outspent Trump 3 to 1 and still lost. Maybe a poor candidate choice was to blame. 2. Ending phone access to Social Security so seniors with walkers have to travel to an office. Completely false. Starting on April 18, people applying for retirement, survivor or family benefits will need to use an online account or make an appointment at an office to show proof of identity. Applicants for Disability Insurance, Supplemental Income or Medicare can still do so by phone. These are steps to stop massive fraud. 3. Trump had Tesla's parked on White House lawn. Biden in 2021 drove a Jeep Wrangler EV on the White House lawn to promote EV sales. He didn't invite Tesla. Do you think the car manufacturers made any donations to Biden? Opinion Maybe the op-ed should have focused more on the title. Chastising people threatening Tesla drivers, Democrats, Republican and independent people all drive these cars and should do so without fear. I hope your wife feels safe and does enjoy the new Toyota. I hope it was at least a hybrid. Mike Killus, Visalia 'San Joaquin Valley children will be first impacted by politicians slashing Medi-Cal | Opinion' ( April 1) Kaweah Health appreciates the recent article highlighting the critical role Medi-Cal plays in ensuring access to healthcare for the community. However, it is important to correct the inaccurate financial figures presented in the piece. Medi-Cal is an essential source of funding for Kaweah Health, comprising more than 30% of its revenue. Ensuring adequate Medi-Cal reimbursement is crucial to sustaining high-quality care for patients. Kaweah Health fully supports efforts to prevent cuts to Medi-Cal funding, as such reductions would have a devastating impact not only on the organization but on the entire healthcare system in the region. That said, the financial losses reported in the article are significantly overstated. While Kaweah Health, like many California hospitals, continues to experience financial challenges, the current situation is not as dire as the article suggested. As of Feb. 28, eight months into our current fiscal year, Kaweah Health's year-to-date, cumulative operating loss was $16 million, with a budgeted $12 million operating loss expected by year-end. Further financial performance improvement is expected in the coming months. A dialogue on the financial challenges facing hospitals is welcomed, but such discussions must be based on accurate data. Kaweah Health does have financial challenges, but they are not at the crisis level suggested in the article. Gary Herbst, Kaweah Health Hospital CEO 'Thousands march on Cesar Chavez Day for immigrant rights in Central California' ( April 1) The recent outpouring of articles and editorials commemorating Cesar Chavez Day all neglected to mention one notable factor in the great man's bio: Both Chavez and his elderly mother were long-time vegetarians for ethical and moral (not health) reasons, he once told me. Chavez was a champion of the downtrodden, human and non-human alike; many believe he deserves a national holiday. Consider this excerpt from a treasured December 1990 letter he wrote to me: 'Kindness and compassion towards all living things is a mark of a civilized society. Conversely, cruelty, whether it is directed against human beings or against animals, is not the exclusive province of any one culture or community of people. Racism, economic deprival, dog fighting and cock fighting, bullfighting and rodeos are cut from the same fabric: violence. Only when we have become nonviolent towards all life will we have learned to live well ourselves.' Words to live by. Sí se puede! Eric Mills, Oakland A friend visiting from the Bay Area parked his car outside my house, only to find the window shattered this morning. His crime? He drives a Tesla. Keep in mind he purchased this car when Musk was being hailed a genius, long before he became involved in our government. Don't you understand this will have no impact on Musk's life, as my friend is the one who will have to pay thousands to have his car repaired. We are becoming a nation of lemmings, where people will run off a cliff simply because the person in front of him has, without any thought of the repercussions. We are a bunch of mindless followers. To the perpetrator of this crime, ask yourself, how did this hurt Musk? More to the point, how did this cowardly act improve your life? You'll be like those individuals who were tried for the Jan. 6 insurgency, who apologized to the judge, saying they got caught up in the feeding frenzy and followed the mob. In hindsight, they realized their actions were wrong. I hope one day you will come to the same conclusion. Bill Allen, Fresno
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
March honors César Chávez, protests Trump
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Dozens of community activists marched down the streets of South El Paso and Downtown El Paso to honor civil rights idol César E. Chávez, and to protest the policies and actions of the Trump Administration. The march happened on Monday, March 31, the federal holiday that honors Chavez. 'It's a convergence of immigration and labor, something that Chavez dealt with directly. It's also accentuated by the fact that it's a human rights issue. And so right now, the Trump Administration has demonstrated itself to be a fascist force,' said Javier Miranda, a marcher and retired teacher from El Paso. The Cesar Chavez Day March for Democracy and Against Fascism, as it was termed by organizers, was led by El Chuco Habla, a local group that says it is a non-partisan and grassroots coalition that was launched in December 2024 in response to the election Trump for a second term as president. The march began at the corner of South Campbell Street and 6th Avenue in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood in South El Paso. Organizers first congregated by the mural depicting the Chicano civil rights movement of the 1960s. The procession of marchers walked down 6th Avenue to El Paso Street, and then made its way north to San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso, where the march concluded. At the plaza, advocates from different backgrounds spoke on a stage to denounce Trump's policies. Advocates included farm and federal workers, immigrant advocates, teachers unions, LGBTQ and reproductive right advocates, and other human rights advocates. They spoke out against Trump's calls for massive deportations of undocumented immigrants, the retreat from DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) advances, the firing of members of the federal workforce, efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, cuts to social service programs and threats to free speech on college campuses. They also called for people of the El Paso region to raise their voices. The march was as much a protest of the Trump Administration as it was a celebration of Cesar Chavez Day. The marchers gathered at San Jacinto were also treated to dance performances and live music. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
‘A moment of reckoning' on Trans Visibility Day?
Good morning, Early Birds. Today is Cesar Chavez Day, a federal holiday marking the labor leader's birth. Send tips to earlytips@ Thanks for waking up with us. In today's edition … Mayors enter the congressional budget negotiation arena … but first …
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Denver offices to be closed Monday to honor life of César Chávez
DENVER (KDVR) — Monday, March 31 is Cesar Chavez's birthday and Cesar Chavez Day, which will be marked in Denver with closed offices in honor of his life. Cesar Chavez Day was proclaimed a federal commemorative holiday in 2014 and honors the activist's legacy in the civil rights and labor movement during his life. Chavez formed the National Farm Workers Association in 1962, which was later dubbed the United Farm Bureau. FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radar Chavez was also known for using boycotts, marches, strikes and other tactics to garner support and new members for farm labor unions in the U.S. He was also a sailor with the U.S. Navy during World War II, returning from war to fight for freedom in the U.S. agriculture industry alongside Dolores Huerta. Together, the pair of activists adopted the phrase 'Si, se puede,' as a rallying cry during a fast they conducted in 1972. The phrase means 'Yes, it can be done' in English and has been hailed as the crux of the pair's conviction to nonviolent tactics to enact change. On Monday, most Denver offices will be closed in observation, including the libraries, courts, clerk and recorder's office and motor vehicle title and registration offices. A full list of what is closed can be found here. Because it is a holiday, street meters in Denver will be free, but time restrictions still apply. Trash, recycling and compost collection will be provided as normal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
San Diego city, county offices closed on Cesar Chavez Day
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — All city and county of San Diego offices and government-run facilities will be closed Monday for Cesar Chavez Day, which is designated a state holiday in California. Cesar Chavez Day is observed by public offices in the city, the county and other cities such as Chula Vista and National City. Check below for a list of what will and will not be impacted by the holiday closure in the city and county of San Diego. San Diego passes first-in-the-nation policy to ban digital-only coupons at grocery stores All administrative offices All City libraries City swimming pools and recreation centers Public buildings in Balboa Park, including the Botanical Garden, municipal gym, Morley Field and Balboa Park activity center Check with individual museums and other park attractions for their holiday schedules. Personnel Department's testing and fingerprinting offices Barrett, Hodges, Lower and Upper Otay and Sutherland reservoirs All other City reservoirs will be open during regular operating hours Parks and Recreation Department Open Space, Permit Center and Maintenance Assessment District offices Tecolote Nature Center will be closed Container Sales (trash, recycling and organic waste bins) Development Services Department permitting services Online services will still be available, including scheduling inspections, making payments or requesting code enforcement investigations Check online permit processing timelines for intake, review and permit issuance Your Safe Place – A Family Justice Center Curbside trash, recyclables and organic waste will be collected as scheduled for customers served by the City's Environmental Services Department. Miramar Landfill, Greenery, Recycling Center and the mattress collection site will be open. Container sales at 8353 Miramar Place will be closed Chollas Lake Mission Trails Regional Park and Mission Trails Regional Park Visitors Center Tecolote Canyon Natural Park City golf courses (Mission Bay Golf Course will close at dusk) City skate parks and the Pacific Highlands Ranch Pump Track at 5977 Village Center Loop Road San Diego Police and San Diego Fire-Rescue emergency crews All public offices All family resource centers and county public health clinics All county library branches and animal shelters Fallbrook Community Center Lakeside Community Center Spring Valley Community Center and gymnasium 4S Ranch Recreation Office only (all parks will be open) Community Teen Centers Valley Center Community Hall and Adams Park Pool Law enforcement and emergency animal control responses County parks, campgrounds and neighborhood day-use parks Other city governments, such as Chula Vista and National City, may have other closures. Check each city's website for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
