19 results for "Bernice Yeung"
Calif. courts face federal scrutiny over interpreter access
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 9:00 PMU.S. Department of Justice representatives will visit California this month as part of an ongoing investigation into whether the state's courts are violating federal laws for failing to provide interpreters in many civil and family law cases.
Domestic violence survey finds shift in attitudes, awareness
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:00 PMA new survey of Californians' attitudes on domestic violence found that the vast majority of respondents believe that the abuse can happen to anyone, and 66 percent said that they have a friend or family member who has been a victim.
Survey: Drinking water compliance eludes some California schools
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 9:00 PMSince the start of the 2010 school year, thirsty students at Turlock High School can visit a "hydration station," a state-of-the-art drinking fountain that provides filtered and chilled water.
Orange County revamps assistance for indigent following lawsuit
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 9:00 PMIn June of last year, after being jobless and homeless for nearly two years, Orange County native Edwin Mankinen decided to apply for $239 in monthly general relief benefits, a cash payment also known as general assistance that is offered by eac...
Mobile home park residents sue owner over sewage, faulty electricity
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 9:00 PMLilia Avila has lived for a decade in the Garcia Mobile Home Park in the Eastern Coachella Valley with her husband and three children. Ask her to describe the park, surrounded by farmland and empty lots in the unincorporated town of Thermal, and...
Calif. doctor at center of fat-reduction device controversy
Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 9:00 PMIn a complaint filed with the Medical Board of California, a consumer advocacy group is claiming that a physician's use of a massage machine for weight loss is endangering patients.
Bill aims to improve water rights for mobile home park residents
Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 9:00 PMA bill the state Legislature approved this week would allow mobile home park residents who have been charged excessive water rates by their landlords to seek restitution.
Cost of living can affect student achievement, study says
Monday, August 20, 2012 at 9:00 PMPoor children living in higher-cost areas like the urban centers of California are more likely to struggle academically than their counterparts in lower-cost areas, according to research published today.
Minorities hit hardest by Calif. hospital overcrowding, study finds
Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 9:00 PMCalifornia hospital overcrowding disproportionately affects minority patients, according to a study published today.
Caltrans: LA freeway expansion project could improve public health
Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 9:00 PMExpanding a major Los Angeles freeway in an area known for traffic-related air pollution could improve public health, according to a draft environmental impact report issued last month by the California Department of Transportation.
