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A Note from Christina Lawson on the Paradise Fire

November 20, 2018

As we all know, the families in Northern California are going through some major losses due to the recent fires. It has been reported that these fires are the most destructive in California history. The entire city has burnt down and over 28,000 in population have lost everything.

We are going to be working with “Knuckle Up Clothing” business owners in gathering donations and having them delivered to Paradise, CA. throughout the holidays. They have several drop off areas that will be transporting all the donations via several donated U-Haul & Commercial trucks from local companies.

We are asking anyone that would like to help us help others to please bring any donations (blankets, clothes, tents, pillows, scars & beanie’s, food, shoes, jackets, toiletries, face mask, etc.) to our main kitchen. I will be working directly with Linda & Rendino with Knuckle Up Clothing to have the items dropped off at our designated location, Auto Glass EMT, 4625 W. Jennifer #118, Fresno, CA. This Saturday will be the first delivery to Paradise, CA. Below is a link to read on the additional local business(s) that are taking donations for the victims of the fires. For any cash donations, I will be working with The Red Cross direct.

https://abc30.com/several-fresno-businesses-taking-donations-for-victims-of-camp-fire/4715608/

Thank you in advance for any and all donations. Together, we can make a difference.

In Need of a Home in the Chico Area

November 15, 2018

Ginger Cope lives in Paradise and works for our company remotely. Ginger lost her home in the fire last week and is looking for a home or condo to rent in the Chico area. If anyone has a residence they are interested in renting please reach out to Nora Voice at nora.voice@dibu.com or 559.432.0935.

Richard Lara Elected To Head State Insurance Department

November 13, 2018

Democratic State Senator Ricardo Lara of Los Angeles will be the next Insurance Commissioner of California, according to final returns reported by the Secretary of State. With 100% of all precincts reporting, Sen. Lara had 50.8 percent (3,393,189) of the vote; former Commissioner Steve Poizner, running as an independent, had 49.2 percent (3,287,452).

“As California’s Insurance Commissioner, I’ll work tirelessly to represent the great people of California, not the corporations, the billionaire class, the pharmaceutical or the insurance companies,” the Commissioner-elect pledged on his campaign website (www.ricardolara.com). “I plan to work with anybody who is willing to come to the table, but my allegiance will always be first and foremost to the consumers, the patients, our working families, and our most vulnerable communities in our Golden State.”

To read the full article from IIABCal’s Independent Insider newsletter, click here.

The D&D Project: Casual Monday

November 7, 2018

The D&D Project is having “Casual Days” Fundraiser from Monday, November 19 to Wednesday, November 21, 2018. If you would like to participate for all days please provide your $5.00 (or $2.00 a day) donation to anyone of our Committee Members.

Proceeds will benefit the D&D Project. Thank you for your continued support.

D&D Project Committee Members: Darlene A., Patty, Michelle K., Roxana and Richard

Tony Canizales: Go Niners

November 6, 2018

Congrats to Becky Castro and her 49ers, who beat the Raiders last week! Tony Canizales is a die hard Raiders fan and in losing a bet with Becky, he had to wear a 49ers jersey to work. Who will win the Battle of the Bay next year?!