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Folk Dance from Casa Círculo Cultural Illuminates the San Mateo Fair

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2024.06.11

Folk Dance from Casa Círculo Cultural Illuminates the San Mateo Fair

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San Mateo, CA – En la tarde del sábado 8 de junio de 2024, los Bailarines Folklóricos de Casa Círculo Cultural entretuvieron al público con una muestra de las ricas y diversas danzas folklóricas de México. La actuación fue un emocionante espectáculo de colores vibrantes, sonidos dinámicos y canciones tradicionales, proporcionando una pruebita de México.

Guiados por sus instructores, entre los que se encontraban Omar Quezada, Eduardo Torres y Octavio Sorcia, los bailarines subieron al escenario con gracia y energía. La compañía de danza llevó al público a través del patrimonio cultural de México. Interpretaron danzas tradicionales de distintos estados de México, cada uno con su propio estilo e historia en música y vestimenta. Las variaciones en su zapateado, vestuario y música mostraron la diversidad de la danza mexicana.

Este extraordinario espectáculo fue posible gracias a la invitación de Mireya Magaña, Cónsul de Asuntos Comunitarios y Culturales del Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, así como al apoyo de Stephen Seymour, Supervisor del Departamento de Bellas Artes de la Feria del Condado de San Mateo. Sus esfuerzos de colaboración aseguraron que los asistentes pudieran ser testigos de la belleza y el arte de las tradiciones folclóricas de México.

Casa Círculo Cultural en Redwood City se dedica a mejorar las artes para el enriquecimiento cultural y la participación de la comunidad. Su participación en eventos como la Feria del Condado de San Mateo demuestra su compromiso con la defensa y celebración de las tradiciones culturales y subraya los beneficios de la unidad y las experiencias compartidas para todos.

Además, en el evento también hubo una exposición de arte de Fernando Escartiz, un socio muy cercano de Casa Círculo Cultural. Escartiz es conocido por sus esculturas vibrantes y evocadoras, que aportan riqueza de color a las celebraciones culturales. Sus obras abordan con elocuencia la identidad y el patrimonio mexicanos, permitiendo a los visitantes experimentar la herencia cultural de México a través de su obra expuesta in situ.

Ben Agcaoili, artista prolífico, concluyó las actuaciones de la noche regalando veinte de sus cuadros a los bailarines en un generoso intercambio creativo entre plataformas. Este acto fue una muestra de respeto y aprecio, que representa la unidad de las formas de arte y las culturas y pone de relieve la importancia de la colaboración entre las expresiones artísticas.

La Feria del Condado de San Mateo celebró el 90 aniversario. La feria tiene una larga tradición de albergar una amplia gama de actividades e instalaciones familiares, atrayendo a visitantes de todas las edades para disfrutar de una gran variedad de funciones y eventos.

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Man who threatened Jews and Asian Americans sentenced to more than three and a half years in prison

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2024.06.10

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Andre Morrow Lackner, man who threatened Jews and Asian Americans, sentenced to more than three and a half years in prison — Andre Morrow Lackner, who admitted to engaging in a 14-month campaign in which he intimidated a Jewish victim With violent and anti-Semitic rhetoric, as well as threats to “exterminate” Jews and Asian Americans, he was sentenced on Monday to 43 months in a federal prison

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A San Fernando Valley man who admitted to engaging in a 14-month campaign in which he intimidated a Jewish victim with violent, anti-Semitic rhetoric and threatened to “exterminate” Jews and Asian Americans was sentenced Monday to 43 months in federal prison.

Andre Morrow Lackner, 35, of Northridge, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer after pleading guilty on Jan. 29 to one count of stalking. However, he has been in federal custody since December 2022.

“Hate and intolerance, including anti-Semitism, are both wrong and un-American,” said U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada. “Our nation is one of inclusion, not exclusion, and through this case we send a strong message that we will not tolerate attempts to divide us.”

Krysti Hawkins, acting assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles field office, stressed that Monday's sentencing is proof of zero tolerance for hate-based criminal activity and the FBI's commitment to holding accountable those who seek to threaten or harm innocent victims.

From June 2021 through October 2022, Lackner sent a series of abusive text messages to the victim. In them, Lackner directed a series of anti-Semitic comments at the victim. Examples included: “Hitler was right about you,” “I want to see all Jews exterminated from this earth,” “Would you like to celebrate the next synagogue shooting?” and “I will make sure to kill a Jew before I leave this Earth.”

Lackner also texted the victim multiple racist statements against Asian Americans, including: “We need to start hating Asians more and ‘wipe [Asians] off the planet.'”

The text messages Lackner sent to the victim placed her in reasonable fear of death and serious bodily injury to herself or one of her immediate family members, the California Attorney General's Office said in a statement.

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Scams targeting older adults continue to increase in the US.

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Las estafas dirigidas a adultos mayores de 60 años continúan en aumento según datos de la Oficina Federal de Investigación (FBI, por sus siglas en inglés), quienes estiman que estos fraudes alcanzan hasta los 33 mil dólares en pérdidas por evento.

Además de las pérdidas económicas, las víctimas de estafas pueden perder su independencia, ver reducida su calidad de vida y sufrir problemas de salud, advirtieron expertos during a briefing held by Ethnic Media Services.

En el marco del Día Mundial de Concienciación sobre el Maltrato a las Personas Mayores, que se conmemora el 15 de junio, los ponentes detallaron que se está trabajando para proteger a este sector de la población a través de información y comprensión.

Todos los años, una coalición de organizaciones, entre ellas la unidad de Servicios de Protección de Adultos del Departamento de Servicios para Personas Mayores y Discapacitadas de San Francisco, la Fiscalía de San Francisco, el Departamento de Policía de San Francisco y proveedores comunitarios, organizan cursos de formación para proporcionar a adultos mayores la información más reciente sobre cómo protegerse en diversas áreas.

Robert K. Tripp, agente especial a cargo de la oficina de Campo de San Francisco del FBI, comentó que tuvo un caso donde un señor adulto quiso entrar a un juego de lotería poniendo en riesgo todo su dinero, se sentía muy entusiasmado y al final acabó siendo una estafa.

El agente comentó que 3.4 mil millones de dólares es el monto estimado que las personas mayores de 60 años han perdido en dinero a través de una estafa, mientras que 101 mil es el número de víctimas que han presentado un reporte a nivel nacional.

A nivel nacional, California es el estado con mayor número de víctimas y de pérdida de dinero por estafas, precisó el también especialista en investigación criminal.

Tripp puntualizó que las estafas de inversión son las más presentes en California, al tiempo que la inversión en criptomonedas se ha vuelto muy común, y las estafas amorosas a través de un romance falso.

Agregó que, ante cualquier tipo de estafa, es muy importante levantar un reporte, ya que de este modo contribuyen a compartir sus experiencias para llevar el registro adecuado. El reporte se puede lleva acabo al comunicarse a la 1-800-CALLFBI (1-800-225-5324).

Tony Flores, sargento-inspector de la Unidad de Víctimas Especiales del Departamento de Policía de San Francisco, explicó que mucha gente siente que es hipnotizada por otros al momento de ser estafados, pero no se refiere a algún truco o magia, sino a que es tan real la situación en la que se presentan que parece confiable, por lo que no pueden diferenciar.

En ese sentido, comentó que los adultos mayores deben ser muy precavidos y cautelosos pues, una vez soltando dinero no hay vuelta atrás; es muy difícil que se pueda recuperar y más si es dinero en efectivo, por ello la insistencia en estar informados.

“Porque entre más educados estemos y se difunda la información, entonces se puede prevenir”, aseguró el sargento Flores.

Ali Chiu del programa de Prevención del Abuso de Ancianos del Instituto sobre el Envejecimiento, comentó que los estafadores son una organización agrupada donde existen muchas barreras que no permiten pedir ayuda por el temor que se les implanta.

Aseguró que, ante los casos de estafas en adultos mayores, muchos no dicen nada por temor a ser juzgados y regañados, lo que les provoca un sentimiento de vergüenza, pero también enfrentan la problemática del idioma que hace sentirse incomprendidos al no tener con quien expresar sus inquietudes y problemáticas.

Jaynry Mak, abogado que representa a víctimas de una estafa de 39 millones de dólares dirigida a residentes de Chinatown, explicó que una pareja de personas adultas fue estafada por un supuesto amigo que les pedía dinero prestado, el estafador al momento de ver que iba a fallecer el marido, decidió pedirle más dinero prestado, el supuesto amigo asistió al funeral como si nada e incluso se ofreció de apoyo con algunos trámites, comentó la abogada.

Lo sorprendente de este caso es que el estafador llevaba 30 años de ser amigo de la familia, lo que no generaba ninguna sospecha y al iniciar la investigación, encontraron que no era el único caso.

Anni Chung, presidenta y directora general de Self Help for the Elderly (Autoayuda para las personas mayores) explicó que aproximadamente 67 mil casos se reportan a la policía y la mitad de esas se investigan por el departamento de policía y pasan a la fiscalía, de ellos, 42 por ciento son de la comunidad asiática.

Chung comentó manifestó su preocupación por el aumento de estas estafas que van dirigidas a los adultos mayores, por lo que se debe trabajar más para protegerlos y brindarles la comprensión y confianza que necesitan para denunciar.

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Santa Clara County seeks to create financial and informational resources for caregivers

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Santa Clara County seeks to create financial and informational resources for caregivers

By Thomas Hughes. Bay City News.

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Santa Clara County is moving forward with a series of actions to support family caregivers in response to a recent county survey that found caregivers need more resources.

The county Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations and directed them to create ways to address the two main areas of concern for caregivers, which were the need for more information about caregiving and respite care options for caregivers.

County staff was tasked with establishing a working group to coordinate existing resources and compile a reliable caregiver information and referral list that will focus on the top 10 to 20 services caregivers indicated they need.

The task force will also create a referral registry for direct care workers that will include background checks on caregivers of older adults.

And the county plans to create a caregiver subsidy of between $500 and $1,200 to help pay for adult day care and give caregivers a break, according to Supervisor Joe Simitian’s office. The subsidy would launch in April if a final plan is approved.

A 2023 AARP scorecard ranked California 15th in the nation for support for family caregivers, knocking the state out of the category because it provides no tax credits to caregivers who often shoulder additional costs on top of their work.

The recommendations come in response to a study the county commissioned in August that found caregivers lack information and resources on how to begin providing care to someone. The study was requested by Supervisors Joe Simitian and Cindy Chavez.

“Caring for a loved one is a difficult responsibility for anyone, especially those who have had that task thrust upon them unexpectedly,” Simitian said.

“The recommendations in this study are a step in the right direction: providing the information that new caregivers need and, hopefully, simplifying a process that can be complex.”

The task force will define and distinguish the overlapping functions of the county's 211 hotline and the two Area Aging and Development Resource Connections, or ADRCs, which are nonprofit organizations certified by the state to provide their own information and resources.

The county will also enhance the role of its Senior Care Commission, which advocates for seniors and programs that will help them, tracks legislation and addresses concerns about well-being and safety.

Staff were asked to make additional recommendations on implementing the needs found in the survey and to provide a progress report by the end of the year.

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Books to enter the world of poetry recommended by Camilasbooks

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Pamela Cruz

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2024.06.08

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Books to enter the world of poetry recommended by Camilasbooks

The world of poetry — Today Camilasbooks shares the world of poetry with us. Among other writers, it recommended the poetic work of the talented Uruguayan writer Mario Benedetti, Jaime Sabines and others.

This Saturday is not like any other in the Camilasbooks review, because today I did not review a novel, but a collection of poetry books, which help to enter into the world of poetry.

Among their recommendations for this Saturday are Jaime Sabines and his Poetic Anthology, with which you can explore a little more of his work and which, through its captivating prose, immerses the reader in his romantic and profound poetry, allowing them to connect with the writer's emotions, Camilasbooks said in its review.

Among other writers, Camilasbooks recommended the poetic work of the talented Uruguayan writer Mario Benedetti, who in addition to novels has collections of poems that deal with, among other topics, love and heartbreak.

“The way he feels things through words is incredible, and I think that at the same time he does it in a very everyday language, that is what captivates me so much. There are some poets who sometimes confuse me a little with their words, but he is very close, he is very passionate and intense in his feelings,” the reviewer emphasized.

Sara Buho, the Spanish poet, is also among his recommendations for this day, who, he said, was the reason he got into the world of poetry.

Forgive the Rain was the book by the poetess that she reviewed on this occasion, emphasizing that she is the only writer who has made her cry with her poetry.

“I thought that maybe she wasn’t my type, I wasn’t sentimental enough to read a poem, until I read Perdón a la lluvia, a work that talks about the search for identity and love as well. I think that Sara Buho managed to captivate me in a way that no other poet has done and I feel very close to her writings and her experience, I can find myself and I can find a hug within her words,” said Camilasbooks.

She added Wisława Szymborska, a Polish essayist, translator and poet, to her recommendations. She describes her poetic prose with great intensity and strength, making her writings interesting.

“It is very interesting to read her writings. I have come across incredible surprises of truths expressed in such a beautiful but at the same time raw way, and I, honestly, really want to continue reading Wislawa,” she said.

To learn more about these reviews, don't miss the full Camilasbooks video from this Saturday, June 8.

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15 years of Casa Círculo Cultural: A flight to the future

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2024.06.08

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15 years of Casa Círculo Cultural: A flight to the future

15 years of Casa Círculo Cultural, the CCC Gala, was titled “A flight to the future” and the attendees were presented with a recap of the origin and growth of Casa Círculo Cultural by the master of ceremonies Damián Trujillo, from Telemundo and NBC. Photo: Raúl Ayrala

This story is always told like this: “It all started in a garage in Redwood City” … And although many, many people wrote it and continue to do so, one was and continues to be the engine, the brain and the heart: Verónica Escámez, born in Mexico and founder of Casa Circulo Cultural.

Veronica’s house parties, popcorn parties, and theater performances, among other activities, gave birth to a nonprofit community organization “in response to the lack of cultural events and programs in Spanish” that later had its first location in a warehouse complex and finally settled in a charming headquarters in the center of the “new Middlefield,” in North Fair Oaks, where many of the people it serves live.

Casa Círculo Cultural -CCC- celebrated its “themed” quinceañera, in keeping with the location of the party, the Hiller Aviation Museum, located at the San Carlos airport. The ladies of the organization dressed as flight attendants or stewardesses; the men, as aeronautical pilots.

“I think it exceeded my expectations, because I had attended a gala a week before and there weren’t many people, I didn’t see much desire to donate, etc. And I was very surprised that all the people who were invited came and, furthermore, when it came to donating, they did so with pleasure, it was obvious,” said Verónica Escamez.

The CCC Gala, this Thursday, June 6, was titled “A Flight to the Future” and the attendees were presented with a recap of the origin and growth of Casa Círculo Cultural, its impact on the Latino community through the voices of mothers, young people who grew up with and at CCC and who went from being students to teachers, and the moving story of a little boy who found his place in the world at CCC after being bullied at school by master of ceremonies Damián Trujillo, from Telemundo and NBC.

“It is a custom here, so many people who you invite to a gala know that you are inviting them to ask them for money. Now, some people can give you something and others go and still don't, so it is not obligatory that they give you something, but most people who attend a gala know that you are going to ask them for something,” said Escamez.

“Some people are happy to buy a ticket, and others know they are going to donate and are actually ready to donate, but some people are more motivated after seeing what you have done, and unfortunately, since non-profit organizations do not have as much support as people think, if there were not these types of events to raise money, it would be very difficult to raise money for some special projects,” he stressed.

Casa Círculo Cultural serves low-income or vulnerable families, providing them with social, economic, cultural, health and well-being tools so that the future of each member is clearer and brighter, in a country where our origin and/or ethnicity generally disqualifies us from the start.

CCC offers classes for children, adolescents, youth, adults and seniors, from taekwondo to folk dance, from leadership and civic culture to gardening, from English to theater, not only for Latinos but for anyone who wants to participate.

In addition, the massive Day of the Dead event held in downtown Redwood City is already a city tradition, as is the celebration itself with the living skeletons of CCC at the San Francisco Symphony and the portals sculpted by Fernando Escartiz, who was recognized during the Gala by the organization and city councilors, due to his many years of work supporting Casa Círculo Cultural.

Sofía Ortiz, who has been with Círculo since the beginning and was a volunteer, actress, and “jack of all trades,” was also awarded. She is now a loyal employee of the institution.

The Gala also featured folkloric dances by groups of children, youth and adults from CCC, and a demonstration of Taekwondo by Yeshua Villa, one of the kids who grew up with Casa Círculo Cultural and who now teaches classes.

It was a triumphant flight for Casa Círculo Cultural. Here's to many more Quinceañeras!

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Medi-Cal adds maternal health care as one of its basic services

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2024.06.07

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Medi-Cal adds maternal health care as one of its basic services

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Maternal health care has become a priority for Medi-Cal, which has expanded maternal health care to its core services, allowing doulas (midwives) to provide care to pregnant people from conception through 12 months postpartum.

Doulas or midwives are women who accompany future mothers, playing the role of a professional assistant focused on providing emotional and physical support to pregnant women during the pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum process.

As the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) continues to transform Medi-Cal (a comprehensive health coverage program for children and families in California), it is implementing doulas into its services.

These, she said, are essential to ending racial and ethnic disparities during and after pregnancy in African-American, Native American, Latino, and Asian-American families, as well as Pacific Islanders, since doula care can help improve birth outcomes and reduce cesarean sections, epidurals, premature births, low birth weight, and postpartum anxiety and depression.

Medi-Cal covers 1 in 3 Californians, or 15 million, including 1.3 million children, so maternal health programs are essential to living healthier lives well beyond conception, experts said during a briefing by Ethnic Media Services.

Erica Holmes, chief of the Department of Health Services' (DHCS) Benefits Division, said work is underway to provide necessary care before, during and after pregnancy through doulas who provide more focused and personalized support to pregnant people.

The expert explained that doula services prevent complications during pregnancy and are a great support in health services, including personalized support for the pregnant person, as well as for children up to one year after delivery. In addition, they provide advice on breastfeeding and are a link with other areas of well-being.

Holmes also explained that a directory of doulas has been created, where pregnant people can even find legal services if necessary, providing a safe space for those who feel unprotected.

In March 2022, a process was initiated to certify midwives so that they can offer their services in a healthy and safe manner, stressed the doctor in law and criminal justice.

"The department will continue to strengthen its services to reduce mortality and decrease racial and ethnic disparities related to maternity issues.”, Holmes concluded.

Medi-Cal doula provider Kairis Chiaji explained that these “midwives” can be compared to a personal trainer, as their job is to get to know people and provide the support necessary to meet the physical and psychological needs of pregnant people, helping to create a plan for how their birth will take place and the process to get there.

She also pointed out that doulas offer plans to support families and friends, all with the aim of creating a healthy and safe space for the new member.

For Chiaji, a professional and community doula with more than 25 years of experience, supporting indigenous or Afro-descendant people is very important, since they do not always have adequate medical services, either due to fear of the way they will be treated, their language, or lack of information; this is where doulas have the advantage of being close and transmitting the trust of a family.

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Amid economic uncertainty, Redwood City Council to decide 2024-25 budget

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Amid economic uncertainty, Council will decide Redwood City's 2024-25 budget. — This coming Monday, June 10, the Redwood City Council will consider the 2024-25 Redwood City Budget, with adoption anticipated on June 24, amid economic uncertainty at the county and state levels.

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This coming Monday, June 10th, the Redwood City Council will consider the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, with adoption anticipated on June 24, amid economic uncertainty at the county and state levels.

City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz said the City Council is committed to supporting the needs of the community while seeking to address the local structural budget deficit.

“The Recommended Budget reflects a careful balance between ensuring essential services and addressing our financial realities,” he said.

The City Council explained that through recurring budget commitments and more than $7 million in one-time special allocations, the Recommended Budget responds to priorities identified by residents.

In this regard, they explained that, among the city's preponderances are the continuous investment in vital infrastructure projects such as: road repair, sidewalk maintenance and storm drainage infrastructure improvements.

In turn, sustained funding for public safety services and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, including maintaining current staffing levels for firefighters, paramedics and police officers.

Likewise, the preservation of essential community programs, including after-school and recreational programs for children, and maintenance of library hours and services.

To this end, and as a best practice, the City develops a 10-year forecast to project future revenues and expenses.

For several years, they said, the city has identified that current revenues do not cover the costs necessary to continue with the services provided and the updated forecast projects annual deficits of approximately 9.3 million dollars, a situation that various cities in California and the Bay Area face.

“We are a very agile organization that carefully manages expenditures,” Stevenson Diaz said. “We have supported economic development and attracted millions of dollars in grants to help fund service and infrastructure needs. While those strategies will continue, increased ongoing revenue is needed to maintain the services our community values.”

In November 2023, after months of study, the City Council authorized exploration of a revenue measure for voter consideration, and since April 2024 Redwood City has been focused on potential reform of the existing Business License Tax.

All Business License Tax revenue is legally required to remain in Redwood City; key goals for a voter-approved Business License Tax restructuring are to increase funding for basic city services and reduce the tax burden on small business owners.

Stakeholder outreach and analysis is currently underway and is expected to be considered by the City Council in July.

“Without new revenue, the City will need to consider service reductions in future years,” Diaz said. “This could impact all of the core services the City provides, including public safety, youth and senior programs, library services and parks.”

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San Mateo County organizes fireworks buyback ahead of July 4

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2024.06.07

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San Mateo County organizes fireworks buyback ahead of July 4

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During the month of June, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and its partners will host a series of anonymous fireworks buyback events throughout the area.

The program aims to improve community safety by encouraging residents to turn in fireworks, which are illegal throughout San Mateo County except in the cities of Pacifica and San Bruno.

In 2023, under the leadership of Sheriff Christina Corpus, the Sheriff's Office hosted its first fireworks buyback event in North Fair Oaks as a pilot program. The buyback was a success, collecting approximately 400 pounds of these illegal items and explosives. That same year, the Sheriff's Office saw a reduction in calls for service on the Fourth of July in North Fair Oaks.

This year, the program is expanding to include locations on the coast and in North County, in addition to North Fair Oaks. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office is increasing the cash reward for turning in fireworks. Those who turn in fireworks can now receive up to $200 in cash with no questions asked.

“In its first year, our fireworks buyback program had a significant impact, creating a greater sense of safety and well-being for our North Fair Oaks community. Thanks to the support of Chairman Slocum and the entire San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, I am proud to announce that this year we are expanding this important program to our North County and Coastal communities,” said Sheriff Corpus.

“By only attending authorized fireworks shows, we can celebrate responsibly and ensure everyone has a safe Fourth of July holiday,” he added.

The dates for all three fireworks buyback events will be Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coastside Fire Protection District headquarters located at 1191 Main St. in Half Moon Bay.

Additionally, on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northern Branch Courthouse, located at 1050 Mission Road in South San Francisco; and on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Sheriff’s Office substation located at 690 Broadway in Redwood City.

Notably, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office has a zero-tolerance approach to addressing illegal fireworks.

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Redwood City Social Security Office has new location

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Pamela Cruz

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2024.06.05

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Redwood City Social Security Office has new location

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The Redwood City Social Security office will be moving to its new location at 1718 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, on Monday, June 10, so residents should take precautions.

Commercial operations at 601 Allerton Street, 2nd Floor, in Redwood City, will end at the close of business this Friday, June 7.

The opening hours of the Social Security offices are and will continue to be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

It is worth noting that most Social Security services do not require the public to spend time visiting an office. Many of its services can be conveniently consulted online at www.ssa.gov or by dialing the toll-free number 1-800-772-1213. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Social Security TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.

People can create their My Social Security account, a personalized online service, at www.ssa.gov/myaccount, and if they already receive Social Security benefits, they can start or change direct deposit online, request a replacement SSA-1099, and if they need proof of their benefits, they can print or download a current Benefits Verification Letter from their account.

People who are not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to obtain a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides information about their earnings as well as estimates of their future benefits. The portal also includes a retirement calculator and links to information about other online services.

If you need a card with a Social Security number, you must start the process online.

However, the office notes that in many situations people only need their number and not the card.

People can visit www.ssa.gov/ssnumber to submit a card replacement application, start a card update application, or apply for a Social Security number for the first time.

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