By Helen Afrasiabi
Though Santa Ana initiated its ban on medical marijuana dispensaries almost five years ago, only recently have code enforcement officers decided to crack down on these operations.
Month: May 2012
African American students with disabilities are far more likely than white students to be suspended from California schools, according to the most recent data. Overall in the state, African Americans with disabilities have a 28 percent risk of suspension, compared to an 11 percent risk for white students. Researchers, advocates and family members say schools often show less tolerance for minority children who misbehave than they do for white students.
By Brenda Duran
In the early days of the epidemic, it didn’t take long for word to spread about the AIDS Food Store through a steady stream of referrals from local health and social service agencies. Today, the AIDS Food Store continues to serve as a safety net for people with limited incomes.
Seniors in Merced will enjoy one‐stop doctoring when the Senior Health and Wellness Center opens in May. It’s all about comprehensive care, according to Mike Sullivan, CEO of Golden Valley.