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California's 2021-2022 Budget Targets the Neediest: David Chiu

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California's 2021-2022 Budget Targets the Neediest: David Chiu
Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

The recent budget plan announced Friday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will allow for "wise investments and safeguarding of the social safety net," said California Assemblyman David Chiu.

"Today is a clear reminder of how different life was just a year ago. Despite a pandemic and difficult economic circumstances, Governor Newsom has used this budget to make wise investments and safeguard our social safety net," he said.

In his statement following Governor Newsom's announcement of the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, the Assemblyman for the 17th District, which covers East San Francisco, said it was important for the official to address the state's housing crisis.

"I appreciate the governor's continued commitment to addressing our housing crisis. With continued funding for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and the new housing accountability unit within the Department of Housing and Community Development, California will be able to continue to build affordable housing and work to reduce our overall housing shortage," he noted.

In that regard, he noted that Newsom's proposal to spend $1.75 billion on housing for people experiencing homelessness is significant, so the increased funding, he said, is "broadly welcome" from previous years. 

In addition, he said, Chiu's office will be working closely with the administration to ensure that California extends protections against eviction beyond January 31, allowing tenants to keep their homes.

"Through this budget, California is working to support our residents during the pandemic with $4.4 billion for COVID-19 testing, vaccine distribution, direct stimulus payments, a robust small business grant and fee waivers for the hardest hit sectors of our economy," he said.

At the same time, he said, the unprecedented investment in K12 education - primary and secondary - and emergency grants for California's college students, will go a long way to supporting students during this "incredibly challenging" time.

"While no budget is perfect, this proposal is good news for California. I look forward to working with colleagues to get emergency support immediately and pass a final budget in June," he concluded.

Gavin Newsom on Friday presented the legislature with the proposed 2021-2022 state budget, a $227.2 billion fiscal plan that will provide funds for the immediate response to COVID-19 and help Californians who need it most.

COVID-19: Mexican government promises vaccination to undocumented migrants in the U.S.

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COVID-19: Mexican government promises vaccination to undocumented migrants in the U.S.
Cristian Carlos. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

In recent days, statements made by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, who threatened to exclude undocumented migrants from receiving either of the two vaccines - Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna - against COVID-19, have caused a stir.

At a press conference, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador issued instructions for the foreign ministry to launch a request to reverse the statements made by Ricketts through the consulate in Nebraska, in charge of Guadalupe Sanchez, where a warning is made to correct and include undocumented migrants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine that is already available in the U.S.

"It was very worrying to hear their statements (...) that undocumented workers in meat packing plants could not receive the vaccine," said Guadalupe Sanchez, consul in Nebraska through a statement issued by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE).

It is important to point out that in Mexico, simply by being present in Mexican territory, one obtains the right to receive medical attention, which also implies the right to register in the national vaccination program that, since December, includes the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19.

Just as in the state of California, Nebraska, more than 60 percent of the meat production chain are undocumented migrants; however, the percentage rises to 70 of the total number of essential workers in Nebraska, said Maki Teramoto, general director of Protection for Mexicans Abroad of the SRE.

Meanwhile, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that if the U.S. local government denied the application of the COVID-19 vaccine, he would begin a vaccination plan for Mexicans abroad, specifically in the case of the United States.

San Mateo offers seminars to raise awareness about human trafficking

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San Mateo offers seminars to raise awareness about human trafficking

To Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P]

As part of Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month -January 2021-, San Mateo County invites all residents to participate in webinars on the subject, where you can also learn about the efforts and response by municipalities in this area.

The four seminars that will be given will be free of charge through the Zoom digital platform, so it is important to register to access each one of them through the https://stophumantraffickingsmc.org/webinar-series-January-2021/ .

The first two sessions of the talks are entitled "Introduction to Human Trafficking", the English version was held this Thursday, January 7, however, the same talk will be given in Spanish next January 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Following them, on Thursday, January 21, the theme "Human Trafficking and the Response in San Mateo County" will be taught from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Finally, on Thursday, January 28, the conference cycle will close with the theme "Youth Sexual Trafficking: Recognizing Risk Factors", which will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 pm.

For questions or assistance, residents can email stophumantrafficking@smcgov.org.

COVID-19: Human excrement, key to understanding the virus

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COVID-19: Human excrement, key to understanding the virus

To Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P]

To better understand how COVID-19 spreads, researchers from Santa Clara County and Stanford University are looking to human waste as a source of information to better understand the disease.

This new study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, identifies a method that not only detects the virus in wastewater samples, but also tracks whether infection rates are increasing or decreasing.

Measuring wastewater is a solid source of data as those infected eliminate the virus in their feces, which could be used to track more receptively and to supplement critical information from health officials.

According to the report's lead co-author, Alexandria Boehm, who is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford, the test works by identifying and measuring genetic material in the form of SARS-VOC-2 RNA, the virus that causes VOC-19.

 "This work confirms that trends in SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations in wastewater follow trends in new infections in the community. Wastewater data complement clinical trial data and may provide additional information on infections.

Alexandria Boehm

While the U.S. is struggling with record daily transmission rates, getting more information to track the surge and inform public health policy in local communities remains key to controlling the virus. 

The study highlights that COVID-19 can be particularly difficult to trace, as many asymptomatic or mild cases go undetected. And those who are tested may still spread the infection before receiving the results, inhibiting rapid identification, treatment and isolation to slow the spread. 

So faster identification of case peaks could allow local officials to act more quickly before the disease reaches a point where transmission becomes difficult to contain and hospitalizations overwhelm the local health system. 

Monitoring of COVID-19 through RNA surveillance of sewage is gaining momentum across the country, and could alert decision makers to potential outbreaks days before people recognize the symptoms of the virus.

It is worth mentioning that the county is working with Stanford University, the San Jose Department of Environmental Services and four wastewater treatment plants to analyze the waste.

COVID-19: Help for people affected by coronavirus and prevent evictions in California

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COVID-19: Help for people affected by coronavirus and prevent evictions in California
Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an economic stimulus package that includes $600 to help low-income people during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as an extension of the moratorium on evictions.

"We don't want to wait until July," Newsom said Wednesday during a virtual meeting with Democratic lawmakers, "we want some immediate action to distribute $2.4 billion in what we call the 'Golden State Stimulus.

"It's our version of what the federal government just did. But we want, instead of the $600 checks falling into people's pockets, we want to double that. We want to bring $1,200 into people's pockets," the governor explained.

Gavin Newsom plans to send the proposal to the state Congress this Friday, which would focus on taxpayers with incomes under $30,000 a year or who qualified for a tax refund in 2019, but also includes residents without legal documentation in the U.S. who filed their taxes with a Tax Identification Number.

According to the governor's office, almost 4 million people would be eligible for this cash benefit, which, if approved by the state legislature, would be given between February and March.

He also proposed accelerating the distribution of $2.6 billion in federal rental assistance to low-income tenants and small landlords so that residents affected by the pandemic can help maintain their homes.

Newsom also called on lawmakers to extend the moratorium on evictions decreed in the wake of the -19 crisis, which is currently in effect in California until January 31.

If the project is approved, those who pay at least 25 percent of their monthly rent cannot be evicted from their homes in the coming months.

Notably, millions of Californians have lost income since the pandemic began in March, when orders were implemented for people to stay home and businesses to reduce operations to prevent the spread of the new variant of the new SARS-CoV2 coronavirus present in California, according to social networks.

San Mateo Food Program Extended to Older Adults

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San Mateo Food Program Extended to Older Adults
Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

The Great Plates Delivered program was approved for extension until March 2021 for seniors in San Mateo County.

In this way, seniors who need it can have access to 18 delicious and nutritious meals delivered weekly and for free by local restaurants, directly to their doorstep. 

It is worth mentioning that food delivery is safe and non-contact, in an age when buying and preparing meals on one's own for older adults can be a challenge, while keeping them safe during the VOC-19 pandemic. 

Some of the criteria for enrolling in the program are being over 65; or being between 60 and 64 years old, and having been exposed to the virus or having VIDCO-19, or having underlying health conditions.

In addition to living alone or with another adult eligible for the program, not receiving meals from another state program, not having friends or relatives who can help with meals, not being able to shop, and having an income less than $74,940 per person.

If you qualify, you should call (800) 675-8437 and speak to the county staff - who are fluent in several languages - to apply for meal delivery services.

For restaurants that are interested in enrolling in the program and helping seniors in need, they can register through the https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMCGreatPlates_Delivered and https://covid19.ca.gov/es/restaurants-deliver-home-meals-for-seniors/

Trump seeks to undermine Joe Biden's peaceful and legal transition: Mark Zuckerberg

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Trump seeks to undermine Joe Biden's peaceful and legal transition: Mark Zuckerberg
Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

Facebook creator and founder Mark Zuckerberg said the shocking events on Capitol Hill in the last 24 hours "clearly demonstrate that President Donald Trump intends to use his remaining time in office to undermine the peaceful and legal transition of power to his elected successor, Joe Biden.

In a statement, the entrepreneur noted that the decision of the still president of the United States to use the Facebook platform to condone rather than condemn the actions of his followers has rightly disturbed people in the country and around the world. 

"We withdrew these statements yesterday because we judge that their effect, and probably their intention, would be to provoke more violence," he said in the statement issued this morning.

He added that after the certification of the election results by Congress, the priority for the entire country must now be "to ensure that the remaining 13 days and the days after the inauguration pass peacefully and in accordance with established democratic norms.

Zuckerberg noted that over the past few years, "we have allowed President Trump to use our platform according to our own rules, sometimes removing content or tagging his posts when they violate our policies. 

This, he said, is because the public has a right to the widest possible access to political discourse, even if it is controversial. "But the current context is now fundamentally different, involving the use of our platform to incite violent insurrection against a democratically elected government.

In that sense, he stressed that the risks of allowing the president to continue using the Facebook service during this period are simply too great. 

"Therefore, we are extending the blockade we have placed on their Facebook and Instagram accounts indefinitely and at least for the next two weeks until the peaceful transition of power is completed," he concluded.

Forever Young Foundation recognizes Casa Círculo Cultural as Hero of the Week

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Forever Young Foundation recognizes Casa Círculo Cultural as Hero of the Week

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Every Wednesday, through the Steve Young Show, a renowned radio program on San Francisco's KNBR station, the prestigious Forever Young Foundation selects an individual or organization that has excelled in community service and recognizes the Hero of the Week.

The Forever Young Foundation's recognition on Wednesday, January 6 was awarded to the Redwood City-based organization Casa Círculo Cultural.

"Every week, we announce the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week here. This week's recognition is for Casa Círculo Cultural, a truly vibrant, multidisciplinary organization that hosts a variety of cultural programs that reflect the Latino community in the Bay Area," they said on the radio program.

Steve Young, former San Francisco 49s player, added: "My kids went to Spanish immersion schools and it's the best thing I've done, because now they're bilingual.

Forever Young Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Steve Young in 1993, whose work focuses on providing resources for the development, strength and education of children who face physical, emotional and financial challenges.

The Forever Young Foundation's work is primarily in California, Arizona, Utah and Ghana, Africa.

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Washington under Presidential Terrorism

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Washington under Presidential Terrorism
Cristian Carlos. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].
  • A woman was shot dead inside the U.S. Capitol in a series of riots by Trump supporters that began Tuesday morning.
  • Donald Trump, the current president of the United States, called for a presence on Capitol Hill at an event that brought together hundreds of thousands of people outside the White House, the live event was only replicated by Fox News.
  • With the use of violence, dozens of people stormed into the Capitol on Capitol Hill to reject the ratification of Joe Biden as the successor to the U.S. presidency.
  • So far, riot police, national guard and FBI are guarding the area. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a curfew in the District of Columbia starting at 6 p.m.
  • Twitter, Facebook and YouTube blocked a video of President Donald Trump where he belatedly addressed his followers to "go home" and reiterated election fraud.
  • Twitter blocked access to President Donald Trump's account for 12 hours.

"Save America" was the event at which Donald Trump called on his supporters to gather in Washington, District of Columbia this Tuesday morning from 11 am local time.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346588064026685443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346588064026685443%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeninsula360press-1-517992.ingress-earth.easywp.com%2Fcover%2Fdurante-pandemia-trump-llama-a-congregarse-para-salvar-a-ee-uu%2F

Initially, the organizers of the event expected a maximum of 30,000 people; however, approximately 200,000 people attended the call.

Rudy Giuliani, the attorney for Donald Trump, who was charged with challenging the results of the Nov. 3 general election won by Democrat Joe Biden, opened the event after 11 a.m., justifying it as "legal and proper" under the circumstances.

Later, around 12 noon, with racist and xenophobic phrases, Donald Trump continued with the event and declared that: "The media has been our biggest problem". "They stole the election from us like never before." "We will not give up and we will not give in, we will not take it anymore." "It's a disgrace. Elections in the third world are more honest." "I will not let the voices be silenced."

While this was happening, the U.S. Congress was in session to release the final results of the electoral college so that the U.S. Senate could ratify President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In that session, Vice President Mike Pence was present.

At the same time as the US Congress was in session, outgoing President Donald J. Trump began to incite his followers: "Now we're going to walk to the Capitol ... We demand that Congress do the right thing and only count the electors of valid votes. We will march in a peaceful and patriotic manner"; however, unfortunately, the last part of Trump's sentence was omitted by his followers.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346912780700577792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346912780700577792%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiotelevisionmarti.com%2Fa%2Fseguidores-de-trump-toman-el-capitolio-de-eeuu%2F282356.html

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives abruptly suspended debate on the Electoral College.

An extraordinary recess was called after the riots that began at the end of Donald Trump's speech and, with it, the "Save America" event.

Congressmen and Vice President Mike Pence were evacuated upon learning what was happening on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, an armed demonstration was reported outside where several people were injured. A violent horde attacked the U.S. Capitol facility, violating national security.

With an embarrassing delay, Donald Trump, president of the United States, who had previously encouraged his followers to reach the Capitol, posted a video message on his social networks calling on his followers to stay vigilant and go home, not without reminding them first, without any evidence, that election fraud had been committed. To prevent such false information from spreading, the social networks Twitter, Facebook and YouTube removed the video from their platforms, but which other news outlets had recovered; however, no conventional media offered to replicate it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcBOevRWBc

After the video was posted and blocked, it was reported that a woman had been shot inside the Capitol. Minutes later, it was reported on social networks that the woman had died. The woman was later identified as Ashli Babbitt, a San Diego Air Force veteran.

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke about the unrest in the U.S. capital:

The members of the U.S. Congress returned to the Capitol around 8 p.m. to continue the session where they will have to certify the results of the electoral college. Both Democratic and Republican senators have rejected any deliberate act that threatens U.S. democracy.

The D.C. area is guarded by riot police, the National Guard and the FBI. The curfew is scheduled for 6 a.m. on January 7.

Washington under Presidential Terrorism

Peninsula 360 Press
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Washington under Presidential Terrorism
Cristian Carlos. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].
  • A woman was shot dead inside the U.S. Capitol in a series of riots by Trump supporters that began Tuesday morning.
  • Donald Trump, the current president of the United States, called for a presence on Capitol Hill at an event that brought together hundreds of thousands of people outside the White House, the live event was only replicated by Fox News.
  • With the use of violence, dozens of people stormed into the Capitol Hill as a rejection of the ratification of Joe Biden as successor to the U.S. presidency.
  • So far, riot police, national guard and FBI are guarding the area. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a curfew in the District of Columbia starting at 6 p.m.
  • Twitter, Facebook and YouTube blocked a video of President Donald Trump where he belatedly addressed his followers to "go home" and reiterated election fraud.
  • Twitter blocked access to President Donald Trump's account for 12 hours.

"Save America" was the event at which Donald Trump called on his supporters to gather in Washington, District of Columbia this Tuesday morning from 11 am local time.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346588064026685443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346588064026685443%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeninsula360press-1-517992.ingress-earth.easywp.com%2Fcover%2Fdurante-pandemia-trump-llama-a-congregarse-para-salvar-a-ee-uu%2F

Initially, the organizers of the event expected a maximum of 30,000 people; however, approximately 200,000 people attended the call.

Rudy Giuliani, the attorney for Donald Trump, who was charged with challenging the results of the Nov. 3 general election won by Democrat Joe Biden, opened the event after 11 a.m., justifying it as "legal and proper" under the circumstances.

Later, around 12 noon, with racist and xenophobic phrases, Donald Trump continued with the event and declared that: "The media has been our biggest problem". "They stole the election from us like never before." "We will not give up and we will not give in, we will not take it anymore." "It's a disgrace. Elections in the third world are more honest." "I will not let the voices be silenced."

While this was happening, the U.S. Congress was in session to release the final results of the electoral college so that the U.S. Senate could ratify President-elect Joe Biden's victory. In that session, Vice President Mike Pence was present.

At the same time as the US Congress was in session, outgoing President Donald J. Trump began to incite his followers: "Now we're going to walk to the Capitol ... We demand that Congress do the right thing and only count the electors of valid votes. We will march in a peaceful and patriotic manner"; however, unfortunately, the last part of Trump's sentence was omitted by his followers.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346912780700577792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346912780700577792%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiotelevisionmarti.com%2Fa%2Fseguidores-de-trump-toman-el-capitolio-de-eeuu%2F282356.html

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives abruptly suspended debate on the Electoral College.

An extraordinary recess was called after the riots that began at the end of Donald Trump's speech and, with it, the "Save America" event.

Congressmen and Vice President Mike Pence were evacuated upon learning what was happening on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, an armed demonstration was reported outside where several people were injured. A violent horde attacked the U.S. Capitol facility, violating national security.

With an embarrassing delay, Donald Trump, president of the United States, who had previously encouraged his followers to reach the Capitol, posted a video message on his social networks calling on his followers to stay vigilant and go home, not without reminding them first, without any evidence, that election fraud had been committed. To prevent such false information from spreading, the social networks Twitter, Facebook and YouTube removed the video from their platforms, but which other news outlets had recovered; however, no conventional media offered to replicate it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcBOevRWBc

After the video was posted and blocked, it was reported that a woman had been shot inside the Capitol. Minutes later, it was reported on social networks that the woman had died. The woman was later identified as Ashli Babbitt, a San Diego Air Force veteran.

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke about the unrest in the U.S. capital:

The members of the U.S. Congress returned to the Capitol around 8 p.m. to continue the session where they will have to certify the results of the electoral college. Both Democratic and Republican senators have rejected any deliberate act that threatens U.S. democracy.

The D.C. area is guarded by riot police, the National Guard and the FBI. The curfew is scheduled for 6 a.m. on January 7.

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