Volume 4 • Issue 01
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Gov. Newsom Proposes $2.7 Billion for COVID Response; Activates National Guard Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media On Jan. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is proposing a $2.7 billion investment to boost the state’s COVID-19 response efforts. The request is included in the state budget Gov. Newsom is sending to the State Legislature this week. He is asking lawmakers to take action on it immediately. The emergency response package includes money for more testing, more vaccinations, including boosters, and support for health care professionals. "From day one, California has taken swift and direct action to battle COVID-19 with policies that have saved tens of thousands of lives, but there’s more work to be done,” Newsom said. "Our proposed COVID-19 Emergency Response Package will support our testing capacity, accelerate vaccination and booster efforts, support frontline workers and health care systems and battle misinformation, with a focus on the hardesthit communities,” the
governor added. Michelle Gibbons, Executive Director of the County Health Executives Association of California, said the new influx of cash comes at a “pivotal time” when the state and country are confronting a new surge in Omicron variant cases. Currently, California has a positivity rate of 21.7%, according to the California Department of Public Health. Omicron variant infections accounts for 80 % of those cases. And over the last seven days, there has been an average of 124.5 cases
per 100,000 people. “We commend the Governor for taking these decisive actions to help protect the health and well-being of local communities through the expansion of vaccines, testing, and booster shots and efforts to combat misinformation that has caused unnecessary deaths and illness, Gibbons said. “These actions will ultimately help save lives, which remains a top priority for local public health. This weekend, Gov. Newsom also deployed 200 California National
Guardsman at testing sites to assist with the state’s response. "California is deploying the National Guard to testing sites to help expand capacity. If you’re feeling sick, don’t hesitate to get tested," Newsom tweeted. Last Monday, the FDA approved booster eligibility for children ages 12 to 15. Newsom expressed support for this expansion on Twitter. "Great news -- more protection for more people. Boosters are our best defense against
Omicron. If you’re eligible, get yours today," the California governor tweeted. As people experience COVID-19 home test kit shortages across California, the state has announced plans to remedy the situation. "California is expanding access to testing for students by providing 1–2 rapid tests for each K–12 public school student to keep our schools safe and open," tweeted Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Surgeon General of California. Harris emphasized that, "Testing is a critical part of California’s pandemic response and a key reason our cumulative COVID-19 death rate is the lowest of the large states." [Continued to Page 17]
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The Bay Area Review Andrew Bales, President and General Director of Symphony San Jose has announced changes to the March 26 and 27 performances of Carmina Burana. That program will be postponed until next season and a new program will be presented in its place.
March 26 at 8:00pm and Sunday, March 27 at 2:30pm Where: The California Theatre, 345 South First Street in downtown San Jose, 95113. Easy, inexpensive parking is just one block away at the San Jose city-owned garage on San Carlos Street with entrances on 2nd and 3rd Streets.
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THE PROGRAM: Johannes Brahms: Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) Juan Pablo Jofre: Bandoneon Violin Double Concerto No. 1 (with Juan Pablo Jofre and Rachel Lee as soloists) Johannes Brahms: Nanie Ottorino Respighi: Feste romane Conductor: Maestro Carlos Vieu When: March 26 and 27, 2022 Saturday,
Tickets: $55 - $115 Box Office: https:// www.symphonysanjose. org/ 408.286.2600. Or visit the Box Office between 10am and 5pm, Monday through Friday at 325 South First Street between San Carlos and San Salvador Streets just one-half block from the California Theatre. Photos courtesy of the artists and Symphony San Jose: Carlos Vieu, Juan Pablo Jofre, and Rachel Lee Priday. Carlos Vieu: Conductor. Vieu served
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COVID Necessitates Changes to March Performance Schedule as Chief Conductor for the Wagnerian Choir Association at Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires from 1993 to 1998. During that time he won the open competition for the position of Music Director of the Buenos Aires Symphonic Band, and by a unanimous jury vote, the Music Directorship of the Mar del Plata Symphony Orchestra. In 2008 he served as Music Director of Teatro Colón´s Orquesta Estable and is currently the theater’s permanent guest conductor for its opera and concert seasons. (Full Bio) https://www. symphonysanjose.org/ performers/carlos-vieu/ Juan Pablo Jofre: Composer and soloist, bandoneon. Native from San Juan, Argentina, “J.P.” Jofre is an awardwinning bandoneon player and composer. Mr
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Jofre has been repeatedly highlighted by the New York Times and praised as one of today’s leading artists by Great Performers at Lincoln Center. His music has been recorded by 16 Grammy winner Paquito D’ Rivera, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and choreographed/performed by ballet-star Herman Cornejo (Principal Dancer of the American Ballet Theatre) among others. A recipient of the National Prize of the Arts grant in Argentina, Mr. Jofre has taken his form of contemporary tango to some of the most important venues in Asia, Europe, America and the Caribbean as soloist and composer. (Full Bio) https://www. symphonysanjose.org/ performers/juan-pablojofre/ [Continued to Page 17]
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Humane Society Silicon Valley Celebrates Milestones in Honor of Betty White
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Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV), In honor of Betty White’s passion for animals and the #BettyWhiteChallenge, HSSV has named some of its very special animals after iconic Betty White characters and is waiving their adoption fees starting Monday, January 17 through the end of the month. They’re also celebrating a successful year of saving so many
vulnerable animals thanks to the support of local animal lovers. Last year, the organization: Found loving homes for 5,500 animals,, including a puppy named Hope, who received extensive medical care by HSSV before finding the perfect new family • Performed 7,700 emergency operations, spay/neuter surgeries, and other medical procedures • Reunited 115 lost animals with grateful families • Kept thousands of animals in their loving homes through: • 35,000 pounds of food distributed through their Pet Pantry Program • 9,800 vaccines given to
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petsin the community • 1,050 pets trained through virtual and hybrid training classes
To see all adoptable animals whose fees will be waived as part of the #BettyWhiteChallenge, visit https://www. hssv.org/betty-whitechallenge/. To participate in the Challenge by donating in Betty White’s memory, visit https://secure.hssv.org/ donate/honormemorialdonations.
Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is an independent, privately funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving people and pets for over 90 years. In 2017, HSSV became the first organization ever to earn model shelter status according to the guidelines set forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. As an independent non-profit organization, HSSV does not receive funding from the Humane Society of the United States, ASPCA, or state and
federal government entities. HSSV offers quality adoptions, affordable spaying/ neutering, vaccinations, microchipping services, pet care services, and education programs to enhance the humananimal bond. Established in 1929, HSSV has adopted more than 500,000 animals into permanent, loving homes. Animal welfare is their top priority and their mission is to save and enhance lives. For more information, visit HSSV.org.
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County of Santa Clara Public Health Offers Guidance to Best Use COVID-19 Testing Options Officials summarize what type of COVID-19 test is best for various situations, and who should or shouldn’t seek a test
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – With a high demand for COVID-19 testing locally and throughout the nation, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department is offering guidance to those unsure of what kind of test to use and whether or not they need one. The testing options are a PCR test, typically administered in a clinic or drive-through operation; and an antigen test, which are also available for home use. The County recommends that the antigen tests be used for purposes of shortening isolation or quarantine periods for those who have tested positive or been exposed to a person with COVID. Positive antigen results should be recognized as valid – there is no need
for a follow up PCR test at a healthcare or County facility. In addition, people who have previously tested positive within the past 90 days should not get tested again during that time frame unless they have new symptoms – in which case they should use an antigen test. PCR tests are generally more sensitive than antigen tests, but antigen tests are good at detecting when people are most infectious. “We want to provide some practical guidance to the community about COVID-19 testing,” said Dr. Sara Cody, Health Officer and Director of Public Health for the County of Santa Clara. “Testing opportunities are not unlimited, and we want to make sure tests are being used when and where they are most
needed.” The County also reminds patients of all healthcare systems that they have a right to a test from their provider if they have symptoms or have been exposed to an individual who has COVID-19. Large healthcare systems remain subject to the Health Officer’s Testing Order. The County of Santa Clara offers the following guidance to cover the fundamentals of COVID-19 testing. You SHOULD get tested if: You have new symptoms that might mean you have COVID: Fatigue, headache, body/ muscle aches, cough, fever, sore throat, and/or congestion. Please note that if you have new symptoms and you are at high risk for severe illness from
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COVID because of other medical conditions, older age, or having a compromised immune system, it is especially important to get tested because if you test positive, you may qualify for early treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness. You MAY CONSIDER getting tested if: It’s been 2-5 days after you have a known exposure to someone with COVID, especially if you are unvaccinated or have symptoms. You SHOULD NOT get tested with PCR testing if: You have already tested positive by a home/ antigen test. Assume you have COVID and isolate accordingly. Do not get tested again at a testing lab – it is unnecessary and uses resources that could be used to test another individual. You have tested positive in the last 90 days. You do not need get tested again unless you are newly symptomatic or required to quarantine—if this is your situation, use a home/antigen test. WHERE to get a test: Under the September 16, 2020 health order, large healthcare providers are legally required to provide prompt testing to patients who are symptomatic or have been exposed to someone who has COVID. However: The Emergency Room is for patients who are very sick and need emergency care. It is not for COVID testing.
What to do ? The County continues to test individuals at its various mass testing sites and clinics. Visit sccfreetest. org. Home antigen tests are a valuable tool. Starting Jan. 15, health insurers nationwide are required to cover the costs of up to eight at-home COVID tests per month. A positive result on an antigen test should be considered final; an additional PCR test should not be done. Home antigen tests are available through pharmacies, various retail stores as well as online vendors. Workplaces, schools, and childcare facilities are encouraged to accept results from home testing so that individuals do not need to go to a testing site or their healthcare provider and use testing resources that could be used to test others. If you HAVE SYMPTOMS of COVID and are UNABLE TO GET TESTED: Assume you have COVID and follow isolation guidelines. If members of your household are having similar symptoms, and at least one of them tests positive for COVID, assume that all members have COVID. If you are having difficulty breathing or other severe symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
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Chris Wilder steps down as President and Executive Director Long-time leader of the VMC Foundation to focus on his recovery, will stay active with the organization. Foundation COO Michael Elliott has been appointed to role.
Michael Elliott and Chris Wilder This photo of Chris is pre-stroke.
San Jose, Calif., – The Valley Medical Center Foundation announced today that President and Executive Director Chris Wilder has stepped down from the role he has held for the past 18 years to focus on his health and recovery. Wilder suffered a massive stroke in March 2021 and has been on medical leave since that time. His decision culminates a remarkable career where he became one of the most successful nonprofit fundraisers in Silicon Valley, raising more than $100 million to support the County of Santa Clara's public healthcare system. "I feel so lucky to have worked with a great group of leaders at all levels of the County of Santa Clara, and the health and hospital system,” said Wilder. “Also, it's been a true privilege to
have worked alongside the amazing team at the VMC Foundation. I have learned so much from them, and from those who have served on our Board of Directors. While it wasn't my intention to 'test drive' the VMC’s world-class Rehabilitation Center, I couldn't be prouder of what we all built, and I am incredibly thankful for the fantastic care I received during my almost six-month stay. For now, I will continue to work hard on my recovery and look forward to more adventures during this next chapter in my life." Replacing Wilder will be VMC Foundation Chief Operating Officer Michael Elliott. Elliott has been with the Foundation since 2007 and the Acting Executive Director since March. His appointment took effect on January 1,2022.
"This is a bittersweet moment for sure," said Elliott. "Chris has been a friend and mentor for over two decades. It’s been a privilege to work alongside him all these years. His example will continue to inspire our work on behalf of Santa Clara County’s bestin-the-nation public healthcare system, and for the cause of high-quality healthcare for all.” Wilder joined the VMC Foundation in 2004 during a challenging period for the organization. The year before his arrival, the Foundation raised just over $100,000 and had no
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Time to Heal full-time staff. Wilder’s task was a complete rebuild ofthe organization. Within the first years, he led two multimilliondollar capital campaigns to complete the Parisi House on the Hill in Gilroy and purchase a new linear accelerator for the Sobrato Cancer Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC). In 2008, he led the campaign for Measure A, generating $840 million to build the Sobrato Pavilion, the new adult hospital building at SCVMC and a major health center in downtown San Jose. “Chris's contributions to our public healthcare system are truly historic,” said Dr. Dennis Low, Chair of the VMC Foundation Board of Directors and retired
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SCVMC physician. “You can’t walk more than five minutes on the campus of Valley Medical Center (VMC) without seeing evidence of his impact.” Wilder is especially proud of the Foundation's work in support of the County's response to COVID-19. More than $25 million in funds, PPE, and medical supplies were donated to the Foundation during the pandemic, providing vital resources to frontline workers through every stage of the crisis. “Many people wrongly assume that Chris Wilder is a mere mortal,” said Supervisor Mike Wasserman, President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor.” It is an easy mistake to make. [Continued to Page 08]
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American Lung Association Applauds Focus on Lung Health in Governor Newsom’s Proposed 2022-2023 State Budget
SACRAMENTO, CA - Governor Newsom proposed the California State Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 with major proposals targeting COVID-19 and Climate Change. In response, California leaders with the American Lung Association issued the following statements: Erica Costa, California Advocacy Director: We are pleased that the Governor has identified defeating COVID-19 as the top priority for the state in this year’s budget. With over 67 million vaccines and boosters administered, 124 million tests processed and 6,000 testing sites in California, $11.6 billion has been invested into ending COVID-19 over the past year. An additional $2.7 billion will be invested into further testing and expanded vaccination efforts. We look forward to seeing continued investment in defeating the pandemic and placing
public health as the top priority for the state. In addition, investments related to lung health are promising, specifically $2.8 billion allocated for the CalAIM program (California Advancing and Innovating MediCal), which includes programs to help support asthma trigger remediation efforts. Under the CalAIM “In Lieu of Services” option, managed care organizations have the option of providing nonmedical services “in lieu of ” traditional services to improve health, including asthma trigger remediation services. Due to the pandemic, this program was tabled last year, and so we are pleased to see it included in this year’s budget and believe this investment in improving lung health is a step in the right direction. Will Barrett, National Senior Director, Clean Air Advocacy:
The Governor’s budget underscores that major investments are needed to cut air pollution, address climate change and ensure more equitable protection from both. Transportation is the leading source of harmful air and climate pollution in California, and a major source of health disparities. We see strong proposals in state and local
public health climate readiness, equitable investment in zeroemission infrastructure and transportation – including $1.5 billion for electric school buses – and a heavy emphasis on building healthier, more sustainable communities where residents can safely enjoy walking and biking. California has long been seen as a leader in championing healthy
air, and this budget will advance this important cause. The budget proposal seeks to further align almost $15 billion in state transportation funding with pollution reduction goals, while also putting another $6 billion in motion to target the health benefits of zero-emission vehicles transportation to communities most impacted by pollution today. We look forward to working with the Governor and Legislative leaders to bring these important health protections home to all Californians.
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Chris Wilder steps down as President and Executive Director Long-time leader of the VMC Foundation to focus on his recovery, will stay active with the organization. Foundation COO Michael Elliott has been appointed to role. [Continued from Page 05]
Kate Emmett-Wilder and Chris Wilder This is a photo of Chris post stroke and in recovery.
But some of us know his secret identity of ‘Make-It-Happen Man.’ Chris possesses a supernatural ability to help turn ideas into vision, vision into plans, and plans into reality. He was instrumental in getting more than $2 billion of public funding for VMC. Our County is better because Chris Wilder chose to devote his career to our community’s health.” “Chris is the reason the capacity of the Valley Medical Foundation has so significantly scaled up over the past 18 years,” said John A. Sobrato, founder and chairman emeritus of the Sobrato Organization. “I am sorry to see he is retiring. He will surely be missed.” “It has been an honor and privilege to work with Chris over the years
in support of the VMC Foundation and SCVMC,” said Phuong Nguyen, MD, chief medical officer for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospitals & Clinics. “Chris is an outstanding leader, public servant and a fervent believer in high quality healthcare for all.” She added, “I wish to extend my most sincere congratulations to Michael Elliott as the new President and Executive Director of the VMC Foundation. There is no one more qualified and capable than Michael to lead the Foundation. I look
forward to continuing our partnership in service of our community.” Wilder plans to stay involved with the Foundation in the future, a role that Elliott welcomes. “Chris knows the VMC Foundation will always be his home,” said Elliott. “If you’ve missed him asking you for a donation, don’t worry. He’s still got your number.” The VMC Foundation and the Wilder family will host an event later this year to commemorate Wilder's many contributions to the organization. Check back at www.vmcfoundation. org for details.
Chris Wilder (Post stroke and in recovery.)
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It is time to talk about Crime Commentary by: Johnny Khamis
Are you tired of hearing about another freeway shooting, coordinated mass burglaries of retailers, and increases in homicides every time you turn on the news? Are you frightened by the rise in car break-ins and inhome burglaries? I am! In response to this growing fear for their safety, more of our residents are purchasing cameras and guns to try and protect themselves. Like many in our community, I question why there is such a drastic increase in crimes. Are some of the new laws to blame? Have all the recently passed state laws and ballot measures which reduced criminal penalties, responsible for the increased criminal behavior? Is increasing the number of police officers the answer? What are we doing to avoid recidivism? For many years, we have heard our prisons are overcrowded. The U.S.
Supreme Court insisted something be done about the overcrowding in our prison system. In 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 109 (and AB 117) commonly referred to as the “prison realignment bill” which reclassified crimes and their prison sentences. Since 2012, voters have passed Propositions 36, 47, and 57. In fact, in April 2021, our governor released 76,000 third strike offenders (abcnews.go.com). These changes have led to many vacancies in our once overcrowded jails. As a result, this left the Santa Clara County jails relatively empty. The Santa Clara County “South Hall Jail” with over 400 rooms, was demolished in 2019. To be built in its place, but is currently on hold, is a long-awaited state-ofthe-art facility with onsite mental health services. [Continued to Page 18]
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Shifting the Resolution The bottle has been popped, the loved ones have been kissed, and the songs have been sung. We find ourselves in a new year, and wanting to start new things, because that calendar date is an important milestone. The reality is that we don’t have to wait for the New Year to start a resolution. Resolutions can be done year-round. Yet, we struggle with keeping up with the resolutions that we start. So what are the things that get in the way of following through with our resolutions? Generally, the most often-provided answer is lack of time. But I would say it is picking the wrong emotions and supporting reasons for the resolution. Let’s use the example of weight loss/exercising to illustrate. With the common resolution of weight loss/ exercising, these are just a few of the reasons given: preparing for an
upcoming wedding, keeping up with more active family members, and losses in the family due to health. These are all good reasons, and are all difficult to accomplish. They are all worthy goals, but what is the emotion that motivates them? The answer is fear. Fear of not meeting an appearance or acceptance. Fear of being left behind or abandoned. Fear of loss and death. These fears are great sparks, but they can burn up quickly, and we can find ourselves without the fuel to sustain the work needed to follow through on the resolution. We need more emotional energy and a different set of reasons that have a long burn time to see changes happen. Some examples of more useful emotions and reasons are: Contentment – I can spend more time with my
loved ones. Pride -- I am capable of doing this because I value myself. Love -- I know my lost loved ones would be cheering me on. We must shift the emotions and reasons to ones more capable of providing sustainable energy to commit to and stick with our resolutions. So here are some questions you should consider to make your resolution a success: 1. What is the resolution you want to make? 2. What is the emotion behind why I’m doing this? 3. What are the reasons I’m doing this? Write the answers to those questions down, put them aside, look at them again later in the day or tomorrow, and ask yourself: 1. Is this the same emotion I was feeling when I wrote this? 2. Is there a different feeling that would work better? 3. How much fear, anger, or whatever
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Frame of Mind emotion you feel, is behind why I want or need to do this? 4. Why do I value that emotion as fuel to accomplish this? 5. What are other emotions and reasons, not based on those feelings that I can use? Using your answer to the last question, write down and place reminders about these new feelings around you to affirm your efforts. The more we shift our values from a fear-based center to a joyful center, the
more we can achieve. To understand why it might be hard, or why those first emotions you felt when starting the resolutions aren’t sitting right with you, consider working with a mental health professional. They can help you to understand the difficulty and the steps needed to shift your motivations to more positive and productive ones that will help you succeed.
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Red Cross: National Blood Crisis May Put Patients at Risk
Who donations help Kala Breder knows all too well how dire not having blood available can be. In July 2020, hours after the birth of her son Dire situation facing blood supply, those in need of blood transfusions by emergency Cesarean Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVI section, Breder developed a complication and began OAKLAND, Calif. — as possible by using bleeding uncontrollably. The American Red Cross the Red Cross Blood As doctors fought to save is facing a national blood Donor App, visiting her life, they exhausted crisis – its worst blood RedCrossBlood.org the entire blood supply at shortage in more than or calling 1-800the hospital as well as all a decade. Dangerously RED CROSS (1-800available blood within a low blood supply levels 733-2767). 45-mile radius. Ultimately, are posing a concerning The Red Cross she was flown to another risk to patient care and and the NFL are hospital because there forcing doctors to make partnering this wasn’t enough blood difficult decisions about January, during locally. who receives blood National Blood Breder credits the 58 transfusions and who Donor Month, to different blood products will need to wait until urge individuals she received with helping more products become to give blood or save her life. “Without available. platelets and help one of those, I probably Blood and platelet tackle the national wouldn’t be here,” she donations are critically blood shortage. said. “I needed every last needed to help prevent Those who come to unit.” further delays in vital give blood, platelets medical treatments, or plasma in January Volunteers needed and donors of all blood will automatically be In addition to blood types – especially type O entered for a chance donors, the Red Cross − are urged to make an to win a getaway also needs the help of appointment now to give to Super Bowl LVI volunteers to support in the weeks ahead. in Los Angeles. As critical blood collections In recent weeks, the an extra thank-you across the country. Red Cross had less than from the Red Cross, Blood drive volunteers a one-day supply of those who come play an important role critical blood types and to donate will also Over the next month, pandemic has contributed by greeting, registering, has had to limit blood be automatically entered to a 62% drop in blood about 54% of donation answering questions and product distributions to to win a home theater appointments remain drives at schools and providing information to hospitals. At times, as package and a $500 e-gift colleges. unfilled in the Red Cross blood donors throughout much as one-quarter of card. Terms apply; visit Northern California “Winter weather across the donation process. hospital blood needs are RedCrossBlood.org/ Coastal Region. Make the country and the recent Blood transportation not being met. SuperBowl for more surge of COVID-19 cases an appointment to give information. [Continues to next page] blood or platelets as soon are compounding the Pandemic challenges already-dire situation The Red Cross facing the blood supply,” continues to confront said Dr. Baia Lasky, relentless challenges due medical director for the to COVID-19, including Red Cross. “Please, if about a 10% overall you are eligible, make decline in the number of an appointment to give people donating blood blood or platelets in the as well as ongoing blood days and weeks ahead to drive cancellations and ensure no patient is forced staffing limitations. www.RedCrossBlood.org to wait for critical care.” Additionally, the
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specialists – another volunteer opportunity − provide a critical link between blood donors and blood recipients by delivering blood to hospitals in communities across the country. To volunteer to support Red Cross blood collections, visit redcross.org/ volunteertoday. Blood drive safety Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Save time during donation Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/ RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in.
Online: www.thebayareareview.com Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.
race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease. Donors can expect to receive sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.
Health insights for donors At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease who require traitnegative blood. Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same
About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana. org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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BBB Scam Alert: Want a COVID-19 test? There’s a scam for that The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people of fraudulent coronavirus tests, vaccines, and treatments as the pandemic continues. According to the Centers for Disease Control, since the arrival of the Omicron variant, the increase of testing for COVID-19 has become a concern. Scarcity often leads to potential scams for a product that doesn't exist, the compromise of personal identifiable information, or the increase of deceptive advertising. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning earlier this year about potential fraud related to the antibody tests. Scammers are selling unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests, which can give inaccurate results. In doing so, they are also collecting personal information, such as Social Security numbers and dates of birth. They may also be stealing health insurance or Medicare information that can be used in future schemes. How the scam works Robocalls are sent out to consumers directing them to a website that looks like a clinic or medical supply company
offering COVID-19 tests. These tests allegedly identify if a person has been infected with coronavirus – even if they’ve recovered. Some even promise results in 10 minutes. However, to receive a test, a credit card or a form needs to be completed with personal information. In some cases, the test involves an easy at-home testing kit. Other times, the tests are allegedly offered through a clinic. But in all versions, the person or website selling the test is short on details. They aren’t willing or able to provide any information about how the test works, where it is sourced, and what laboratory processes it.
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Don’t fall for it! These tests are not US Food and Drug Administration approved and will not give accurate results. In fact, requestors may never even receive an actual test kit. Either way, scammers will have made off with the money and personal information.
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NBC BAY AREA, TELEMUNDO 48 AND SAFEWAY RAISE OVER $4 MILLION FOR 12TH ANNUAL “NOURISHING NEIGHBORS” HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE CAMPAIGN Donation Equivalent to Over 8.6 Million Meals and Will Benefit Bay Area Food Banks Nourishing Neighbors Food Drive located at the checkout registers and donated. Last year, the Nourishing Neighbors food drive collected over $3 million, amounting to over six million meals for those in need. “With the ongoing effects of the pandemic, Bay Area Food Banks estimate we’re still serving 1 million local residents,” says Regi Young, executive director of Alameda County Community Food Bank. “We not only expect to be in response and recovery mode for years to come – there’s little expectation that need will ever dip below prepandemic levels. Partnerships like Nourishing Neighbors are critical to all local food banks’ ability to keeping
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SAN JOSE, CA – NBC Bay Area / KNTV, Telemundo 48 Área de la Bahía / KSTS, and Safeway today announced that over $4.3 million was raised to fight hunger in its 2021 Nourishing Neighbors holiday food drive campaign. The donation, equivalent to over 8.6 million meals, will benefit Bay Area Food Banks – a collaboration of seven food banks serving 11 Northern California counties, which serve over 840,000 Bay Area residents monthly. The 12th annual Nourishing Neighbors campaign, a monthlong initiative dedicated to helping Bay Area communities facing food
food banks for making insecurity, took place at it possible to meet the 161 Safeway locations increased demand for throughout Northern California from Nov. 20 to food assistance within our Page 10 May 10, 2021 community. ” Dec. 25, 2021. “We are grateful for “As our community Funds our generous customers continues to endureHousing the who have joined us to effects of the pandemic California’s Big issues City address hunger and the economic Ask State inBoldly the community, ” said hardships it created, Mayors Karl Schroeder, Division there is a critical need toLeaders for Record President Safeway support Bay Area Food Level Fundsofto End Northern California. Banks and our neighbors Homelessness “Nourishing Neighbors, struggling with food Historic $16 billion with stateNBC investment together Bay insecurity,” said Stacy would become the largest allocation Area, Telemundo 48 and Owen, President and of funds in the country General Manager of NBC our dedicated associates, is helpingJerry keep local Bay Area and Telemundo The Big City Mayors Dyer, Mayor of (BCM), a coalition of the Fresno food banks stocked 48. “We are deeply mayors from California’s Darrell Steinberg, Mayor and supporting meal honored and privileged 13 largest cities, came of Sacramento together virtually to Libby Schaaf, Mayorin of distribution programs to do our part in helping ask the Governor and Oakland neighborhoods across the those in need. We Legislative Leadership Karen Goh, Mayor of to include a historic Bakersfield Bay Area.” appreciate our generous $16 billion over four Harry Sidhu, Mayor of yearsits in the state budget Throughout viewers, Safeway and Anaheimthe 2021 to permanently house Patricia Lock Dawson, campaign, Safeway shoppers, and our nearly localevery Californian who entered a homeless shelter in 2020. This would become the largest allocation of funds
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In today’s message to customers, Air France announced that the new sustainable aviation fuel surcharge of up to €12 ($13.50) per ticket will be added from January 10. The national flag carrier of France today rolled out new ‘biofuel’ surcharge introduced to help the airline to offset the extra expense caused by the use of more costly sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In today’s message to customers, Air France announced that the new sustainable aviation fuel surcharge of up to €12 ($13.50) per ticket will be added from January 10. Travelers in economy class will pay between €1 and €4 more while business class customers will be charged between
€1.50 and €12 extra, depending on the distance to their destination. Air France’s Dutch partner, KLM, and lowcost subsidiary Transavia will also implement the surcharge on flights departing from France and the Netherlands. Sustainable aviation
fuel, or SAF, is between four and eight times more expensive than traditional fuel. It is mainly made from used cooking oil, forestry, and agricultural waste. It allows airlines to cut carbon emissions by 75% compared with kerosene over the lifecycle of the fuel. Air traffic
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accounts for between 2.5% and 3% of global carbon emissions. Air France said it was confident that the cost of SAF will drop as more European countries start mass-producing it. The airline industry aims to become carbon neutral by 2050. A new law that took effect in France on January 1 requires airlines refueling in the country to use at least 1% sustainable fuel in their fuel mix. Air France, stylized as AIRFRANCE, is the flag carrier of France headquartered in Tremblay-en-France.
It is a subsidiary of the Air France–KLM Group and a founding member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. As of 2013 Air France serves 36 destinations in France and operates worldwide scheduled passenger and cargo services to 175 destinations in 78 countries (93 including overseas departments and territories of France). The airline’s global hub is at Charles de Gaulle Airport with Orly Airport as the primary domestic hub. Air France’s corporate headquarters, previously in Montparnasse, Paris, are located on the grounds of Charles de Gaulle Airport, north of Paris.
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600,000 travelers canceled their flights from Heathrow in December Written by: Harry Johnson
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Not Going, No Way! a chance to safeguard a world-leading hub airport for Britain and avoid a return to the “Heathrow hassle” days of the early 2000s, undermining the UK’s global trading ambitions. Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “There are currently travel restrictions, such as testing, on all Heathrow routes – the aviation industry will only fully
At least 600,000 passengers canceled travel plans from Heathrow in December due to Omicron and the uncertainty caused by swiftly imposed government travel restrictions. COVID-19 continues to pose significant challenges for the travel industry, with Heathrow welcoming only 19.4 million passengers in 2021 – less than one quarter of 2019 and below even 2020 levels. At least 600,000 passengers canceled travel plans from Heathrow in December due to Omicron and the uncertainty caused by swiftly imposed government travel restrictions. There is significant doubt over the speed
at which demand will recover. IATA forecasts suggest passenger numbers will not reach pre-pandemic levels until 2025, provided travel restrictions are removed at both ends of a route and passengers have confidence they will not return rapidly. We are urging the UK government to remove all testing now for fully vaccinated passengers and to adopt a playbook for any future Variants of Concern that is more predictable, limits
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NBC BAY AREA, TELEMUNDO 48 AND SAFEWAY RAISE OVER $4 MILLION FOR 12TH ANNUAL “NOURISHING NEIGHBORS” HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE CAMPAIGN Donation Equivalent to Over 8.6 Million Meals and Will Benefit Bay Area Food Banks Nourishing Neighbors Food Drive [Continued from Page 13] our shelves stocked and ensuring the communities know both how to help and how to receive help if needed. We’re greatly appreciative to Safeway, NBC Bay Area, and Telemundo 48 for their efforts – and to all who participated this holiday season.” For more information about Nourishing Neighbors, visit NBCBayArea.com’s Nourishing Neighbors page and the Safeway Foundation. About NBC Bay Area / KNTV Owned by NBCUniversal, NBC Bay Area / KNTV is the Bay Area’s investigative station located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The station is committed to providing continuous, in-depth journalism with unique personalities. Along with broadcasting NBC’s award-winning daytime, prime-time and late night programming, NBC Bay Area produces more than 32 hours of news programming each week. The station can be seen locally on Comcast 3 and
703 and over-the-air on 11. COZI TV, the station’s digital network, offers a full schedule of America’s most beloved and iconic television series, hit movies and original programming. COZI TV can be seen locally on Comcast 186 and overthe-air on 11.3. About Telemundo Telemundo 48 / KSTS Telemundo 48 / KSTS is Telemundo’s local television station serving the Spanish-speaking community throughout the Bay Area. Owned by NBCUniversal, the station is committed to providing viewers with breaking news and indepth journalism with their award-winning team of reporters, offering the most up-to-date local news, weather, sports and entertainment headlines through a variety of platforms, including online at TelemundoAreadelaBahia. com and via mobile and social media channels. About Safeway Safeway is one of the most well-recognized
grocery retail brands with a long-standing reputation for quality and service, proudly serving Northern California since 1926. Today, the company operates over 280 stores across Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii, under four banners, including Andronico’s, Safeway, Pak N’ Save, and Vons. In 2020, the Safeway Northern California Division donated over $30 million in food and financial support to charitable organizations in the communities it serves. Safeway Northern California is a division of Albertsons Companies. About Bay Area Food Banks Bay Area Food Banks is a collaboration of local food banks serving northern California counties. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, BAFB collectively served 840,000 adults, seniors and children each month through nearly 1,600 food pantries, children’s programs, shelters, soup kitchens, residential programs, and other emergency food providers. Learn more at www. bayareahunger.org.
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Gov. Newsom Proposes $2.7 Billion for COVID Response; Activates National Guard Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
[Continued from Page 01] Newsom's office said the tests are already on their way. “More tests are enroute for California’s students! These at-home test kits arrived last night at our warehouse and will immediately be sent to counties for distribution through county offices of education,” Newsom's office tweeted. The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) responded to this claim
with anticipation. "Great news! Our county offices are ready to have the torch passed so we can get these important test kits out to our students,” The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) tweeted. “We pledged to help keep schools open and having these kits distributed quickly is another way our county office teams are stepping up to make this happen.”
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It is time to talk about Crime [Continued from Page 08] Are these laws we enacted endangering our communities? While I support many alternatives to incarceration, I, like our former San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia, think that the pendulum of justice has swung too far to the side of the criminal. How many crimes are being committed by offenders who were released early from the system under these new laws? Yet no local study has been done on recidivism. With the continuing increase in crimes, now is the time to talk about crime and recidivism. Is increasing our police forces truly the answer? Are criminal punishments adequate to deter crime and encourage accountability? Many people are crying out for more law enforcement officers in our community. While there is a definite need for more law enforcement in our understaffed agencies, more police should not be the only answer. We should also look to see if punishments are adequate to deter crime and encourage accountability. We need to look at the
need for modifications to criminal laws. We need to demand our state leaders pass laws like the 2020 Prop 20 ballot measure which could have fixed many problems in the criminal justice system, had it passed. We need to look at all reintegration programs for people leaving the jails to make sure they are working and have measurable outcomes. We need to fix the no-bail bond releasing system that puts non-violent criminals back on the streets as soon as they are apprehended, even for these rampant smash and grab crimes. We need to consider facilities for the violent mentally ill, like the one planned for Santa Clara County, which is currently on hold due to bureaucratic procedures. If we remain silent about rising crime and fixing our criminal justice system, we will end up with more guns in our homes, more lawlessness on our streets, and more distrust of our public servants and government. I ask our state and local elected officials to focus on solutions to the rising crime.
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