CA Endowment launches statewide effort to educate public about health care law
(Businesswire)–The California Endowment announced a major statewide health consumer education effort to raise awareness of the facts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law in March 2010.
In spite of several key provisions already in effect and new provisions becoming effective this month, public opinion data shows that very few Californians understand [...]
California walnut industry enjoys a record crop
FOLSOM, Calif. –(PRNewswire)– The USDA NASS California Field Office crop estimates, out today, confirm expectations of the growing California walnut industry. As the 2010 harvest begins in California’s Central Valley, NASS predicts the annual yield to be 510,000 short tons, demonstrating a record production that is 17% larger than 2009’s crop of 437,000 and more [...]
Medical payments per claim in California increases
(Businesswire)–Medical costs per workers’ compensation claim in California grew nine percent in 2007 after large decreases from the reforms in prior years, according to a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).
The study, Monitoring the Impact of Regulatory Changes in California: CompScope Medical Benchmarks, 10th Edition, reported that the increase in medical costs [...]
Carlsbad Village Farmers Market to launch “Happy Hour”
CARLSBAD–The Carlsbad Village Farmers Market will launch “Happy Hour” beginning September 15 during the last hour of the market.
The farmers market is 1-5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Carlsbad Village Farmers Market, 2930 Roosevelt Street (Between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue in downtown Carlsbad.
“Happy Hour” specials include 50% off vendor selected items [...]
Global Health Trax debuts new liquid fiber dietary supplements for improved digestive health
SAN DIEGO–Global Health Trax, Inc., a leading nutraceutical manufacturer, has added to its lineup of digestive health products with the debut of Clarifiber™ and Yummy Fiber™ for kids featuring a smooth, clear fiber in a highly absorbable liquid form. The new liquid fiber dietary supplements join the ranks of ThreeLac, the company’s top-selling, original probiotic [...]
Win a year of free salads in Sizzler’s Facebook salad bar sweepstakes
CULVER CITY–(Businesswire)–Sizzler’s Salad Bar Sweepstakes kicked off this week on Facebook. One lucky winner will enjoy the restaurant’s famous all-you-can-eat salads, soups, hot appetizers and desserts once a week for a year, a $600 value.
“Given there are more than 50 items on the salad bar and we rotate seasonal salads and soups throughout the year, [...]
Take the Farmers’ Market survey
EL CAJON–Have you shopped at a farmers’ market? Would you like to shop at one here in El Cajon? The city would like to hear from you on the idea of having a farmers’ market in the City of El Cajon.
In past years, El Cajon has been the site of a farmers’ market. For a [...]
State closes Sonoma Valley Bank
SAN FRANCISCO–(Businesswire)–The California Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the closure of Sonoma Valley Bank, due to the bank’s inadequate capital and weakened condition.
Sonoma Valley Bank is a federally insured, state-chartered bank based in Sonoma with total assets of approximately $329 million. Its deposits are federally insured for up to $250,000 by the Federal [...]
$4.5 million in transportation grants available
SAN DIEGO–San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is soliciting applications for $4.5 million in funds available through three separate grant programs that will support various transportation initiatives serving seniors, the disabled, low-income individuals, and reverse commuters.
The three grant programs include two funded by the federal government and administered by SANDAG – Job Access and Reverse [...]
PepsiCo Foundation pledges $500K to Pakistan flooding emergency response efforts
PURCHASE, N.Y.–(PRNewswire)–The PepsiCo Foundation announced its commitment to contribute $500,000 to disaster relief in Pakistan in response to recent flash and river flooding.
In support of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), the PepsiCo Foundation’s disaster relief partner, $250,000 will be directed immediately to the WFP’s emergency and special operations already in place in Pakistan. [...]
