By Samantha HalburnContributed April 15 each year signifies the ever so dreaded “Tax Day” for those who may owe anyway. This year, due to the onslaught of COVID-19, our government has made many new changes to our “normal,” including the postponement of Tax Day to July 15, 2020. But what does that mean for you?…
By Marty KriegerHead of Family History Center food distribution in Idyllwild Monthly Food Distribution will be held on Tuesday, April 7 outside the wood fence of Town Hall. All cars need to line up on River Drive toward Town Hall. If someone is picking up for someone else, they need to have the new…
By Trudy Lieberman Community Health News Service The Affordable Care Act (ACA), nicknamed Obamacare, turns 10 this month [March], and what a tumultuous run the health care law has had! The law’s rocky existence hasn’t smoothed out yet and it faces additional scrutiny by the U.S. Supreme Court next fall, the result of more legal…
By Mary RiderContributed There is scientific debate on whether human life began on the savannas or woodlands of Africa. What’s not in contention is presence in either landscape provokes a rapid recovery response for human stress. Both settings offer open spaces with the right ratio of light to shadow in a calm but not…
By Kerry ManosContributed I am very concerned that the New York Times, with the support of some prominent media figures, recently suggested that the White House daily briefings on the efforts of the COVID-19 Task Force no longer be carried live by the major networks. Supporters of this idea have alleged that too…
Cal Fire Here are some recent Cal Fire calls by station. Station 23 – Pine Cove • March 23 — Traffic collision, 8:12 a.m. • March 25 — Intentional overdose, 6:26 p.m. • March 27 — Inaccessible rescue, 9:38 a.m. • March 27 — Fire – false alarm, 11:15 a.m. • March 28 — Traumatic…
By Rachana Pradhan Kaiser Health News As the novel coronavirus snaked its way across the globe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early February distributed 200 test kits it had produced to more than 100 public health labs run by states and counties nationwide. Each kit contained material to test a mere…
By Metro Editorial Service Contributed Losing a job can be devastating. Even in a strong market, companies can go out of business or reduce payroll. Being let go can initially tug at one’s pride, and after a layoff sets in, it may cause individuals to start worrying for their financial futures. While many people can…
By Metro Editorial ServiceContributed Much like adults can benefit from participating in hobbies, children can reap rewards from engaging in hobbies. According to the Child Development Institute, hobbies give children a chance to express themselves. The CDI also notes that hobbies can play an important role in children’s self-discovery and boost their self-esteem. Some children…
By Riverside County Office of Education Contributed In an effort to help students channel their creativity during mandatory school closures due to COVID-19, the Riverside County Office of Education has launched a virtual student arts competition open to all students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in Riverside County. “Despite the closure of…
