In California, babies have died from whooping cough. If you care for or come in regular contact with babies and kids, protect yourself and the kids by talking to your doctor about getting vaccinated against whooping cough. You can prevent whooping cough. For more information visit http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/.
For many Los Angeles High School students, sometimes the difference between dropping out and graduating can be a Boost. A Boost from someone in their life who can help them see just what they have the potential to become. Visit
www.Boostup.org to learn how you can help a local student finish high school. Because High School is hard, but graduating is harder. Brought to you by the U.S. Army and the Ad Council.
What’s the worst ticket in town? The kind you get from a cop for not wearing a seat belt. Law enforcement across California are actively enforcing the state’s seat belt laws. That’s right. Officers right here in our area will be looking for anyone not buckling up and they will be issuing citations, costing a minimum of one-hundred-and-forty-two dollars. No matter where you’re going, make sure that everyone in your car buckles up day and night. Remember, Click it or Ticket.
A message from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
As 56 million students across the country get ready to head back to school, AAA reminds you School's Open - Drive Carefully. To help keep kids safe, please follow these important driver safety tips.
- Obey the speed limit
- Beware of school zones
- Always stop for busses that are loading and unloading students
- Eliminate any distractions such as talking on your cell phone when you're driving.
Remember, school's open - drive carefully. For more important school safety tips, visit
AAA.com.
Homeboy Industries, the country’s largest gang-intervention and job training agency, has officially laid off all of its employees, as of 5/13/10 due to financial constraints and lack of funding. For over 20 years, Homeboy Industries has been assisting at-risk and former gang involved youth to become contributing members of our community through a variety of services in response to their multiple needs. Free programs -- including counseling, education, tattoo removal, job training and job placement -- enable young people to redirect their lives and provide them with hope for their futures. For more information about how to become involved with Homeboy Industries or to donate to this very worthy organization please visit
www.homeboy-industries.org.
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