Southern California Public Health & Safety Advocates To Rally Against Proposed 4 a.m. Last Call For Bars, Restaurants, And Clubs

June 25, 2017

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice, the California Alcohol Policy Alliance, and the Los Angeles Drug and Alcohol Policy Alliance are hosting a press event to dispel any doubt that SB 384 – Wiener’s 4 a.m. Bar Bill – is bad news for everyone except those selling booze.

What:	Press Conference

When:	Tuesday, June 27, 2017 9 a.m.

Where:	Los Angeles City Hall – Steps Facing 1^st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Who:	Invited Participants: AADAP Alcohol Justice American Indians in Film and Television California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) California College and University Police Chiefs Association Coalition to Prevent Alcohol-Related Harms in LA Metro (CoPALM) Dr. Jonathan Fielding Friday Night Los Angeles Los Angeles Drug and Alcohol Policy Alliance (L.A. DAPA) Los Angeles Police Department Los Angeles Department of Public Health MADD Poursafe Santee Solutions The Westside Coalition Women Against Gun Violence

Why:
	SB 384 can extend bar hours to 4 a.m., causing neighborhood noise and violence later into the night, filling emergency rooms and costing cities more in police and ambulance services
	California already suffers more annual alcohol-related harm than any other state: –10,572 deaths –17,700 hospitalizations –$34 billion cost to public –$13.7 billion cost to government
	SB 384 provides no extra funding to help local governments pay for increased costs of police, fire, EMS, and emergency department staff to clean up the extra harm that two more hours of alcohol consumption will cause
	There is no ABC capacity to regulate late night bars
	There is little or no mass transportation available in most CA cities at 4 a.m.
	SB 384 advocates misuse the term “Local Control” which is ineffectual in controlling alcohol consumption
	Passing SB 384 will lead to more vehicle crash injuries, emergency room admissions, and alcohol-related assault and injury
	SB 384 is bad public policy that will only benefit those who profit from the manufacture and sale of alcohol while increasing the personal tragedies and financial costs of alcohol-related harm

Organizations Statewide Opposed to SB 384 – Wiener’s 4 a.m. Bar Bill
(Current as of June 6, 2017)

A Sobering Choice Coalition
ADAAP, Inc.
ADAPT Lamorinda
ADAPT San Ramon Valley
Alcohol Justice
Alcohol Policy Panel – San Diego
9^th District PTA
Circulate San Diego
Discover Pacific Beach
Episcopal Community Services
Escondido Police Department
  Institute for Public Strategies
New Life Church
Pathfinders
Rady Children’s Hospital
San Diego City College
Scripps Mercy Hospital
UCSD
California Alcohol Policy Alliance
Alcohol-Narcotic Education Foundation
Bay Area Community Resources
  CA Council on Alcohol Problems
Center for Open Recovery
Eden Youth and Family Center
Institute for Public Strategies
FASD Network of Southern CA
FreeMUNI – SF
Friday Night Live Partnership
L.A. County Friday Night Live
Lutheran Office of Public Policy – California
Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
Paso por Paso, Inc.
Project SAFER
Reach Out
San Rafael Alcohol & Drug Coalition
SF DogPAC
SAY San Diego
Saving Lives Drug & Alcohol Coalition
South Orange County Coalition
The Wall Las Memorias Project
UCEPP Social Model Recovery Systems
California College and University Police Chiefs’ Association
California Council on Alcohol Problems
California Youth Council
Coalition for Drug Free Escondido
Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods:
Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association (BCNA)
Cathedral Hill Neighbors Association (CHNA)
Cole Valley Improvement Association
Cow Hollow Association
Diamond Heights Community Association (DHCA)
East Mission Improvement Association
Excelsior District Improvement Association (EDIA)
Forest Knolls Neighborhood Organization
Francisco Heights Civic Association
Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association (GGHNA)
Greater West Portal Neighborhood Association (GWPNA)
Haight Ashbury Improvement Association
Jordan Park Improvement Association (JPIA)
Laurel Heights Improvement Association (LHIA)
Liberty Hill Neighborhood Assn (LHNA)
Middle Polk Neighborhood Assn (MPNA)
Midtown Terrace Homeowners Association (MTHA)
  Miraloma Park Improvement Club
Oceanview/Merced Heights/Ingleside – Neighbors In Action (OMI-NIA)
  Pacific Heights Residents Association (PHRA)
Parkmerced Action Coalition (PmAC)
Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association (PBNA)
Richmond Community Association (RCA)
Rincon Point Neighbors Association (RPNA)
Russian Hill Improvement Association (RHIA)
Sunset Heights Association of Responsible People / SHARP
Sunset-Parkside Education & Action Committee / SPEAK
Telegraph Hill Dwellers (THD)
Twin Peaks Council & Open Space Conservancy, Inc. (TPCOSC)
University Terrace Association (UTA)
County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California
FASD Network of Southern California
Friday Night Live Partnership
Golden Gateway Tenants Association
Health Officers Association of California
Los Angeles Drug and Policy Alliance
Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Social Model Recovery Systems
Women Against Gun Violence
MADD Southern California
MFI Recovery Center
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) – Orange County
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) – San Fernando Valley
North Coastal Prevention Coalition
Partnership for Positive Pomona
Pueblo y Salud, Inc.
Rethinking Access to Drugs and Alcohol (RAD)
Day One
Jewish Family Services
Los Angeles Friday Night Live Partnership
NCADD – San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys
Pacific Clinics
San Diego County Police Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ Association
San Francisco Prevention Coalition
Asian Youth Recovery Services
Boys and Girls Club
Filipino Community Center
Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc.
Japanese Community Youth Council
OMIE Beacon
Vietnamese Youth Development Center
San Marcos Prevention Coalition
Santee Collaborative
Santee Solutions Coalition
Saving Lives Camarillo
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.
The United Methodist Church
The Wall – Las Memorias Project
The West Hollywood Project
The Westside Impact Coalition
United Neighborhoods for Los Angeles
Youth Leadership Institute

For More Information go to: www.AlcoholJustice.org

CONTACT:	Michael Scippa 415-548-0492
	Jorge Castillo 213-840-3336

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SOURCE Alcohol Justice

Silicon Valley Companies Join Together to Raise Money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

June 23, 2017

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SAN JOSE, California, June 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter hosted its 2^nd Annual Silicon Valley Kickball Classic in Sunnyvale at Twin Creeks Sports Complex on June 8, 2017. Silicon Valley companies came out to fight for the title of Kickball Classic Champions, and more importantly, to join the fight against cancer by contributing over $80,000.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-BMKQKOuIk

The Silicon Valley Kickball Classic is a corporate event where companies signup as a team to compete in the tournament. In addition to playing kickball, there are additional perks such as a beer garden, DJ, and yard games all designed for a fun and engaging day. The Kickball Classic is a great opportunity for companies to engage in corporate social responsibility while also promoting networking, teambuilding, and strengthening relationships with co-workers outside of the office.

This year was especially inspiring due to the incredible support of the Silicon Valley corporate community. Teams included Adobe, CBRE, CLUBWAKA, GlobalLogic, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, Lexus Stevens Creek, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, San Jose Earthquakes, SignalFire, Signifyd, Silicon Valley Bank, Twistlock, and Vanguard Software Corporation. After a day of fierce, friendly competition, CBRE won the title of, “2017 Silicon Valley Kickball Classic Champions”.

Returning as Founding and Presenting Sponsor was Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Through LLS’s long-standing partnership with SVB, together both organizations have been able to create a unique event that continues to engage the corporate community and encourages charitable giving.

“The LLS Kickball Classic is a fantastic opportunity for companies, including SVB’ers to come together outside of work while supporting a great cause and giving back to the community. SVB is extremely proud to be a part of such an amazing event!” said Chase Clymer, Associate at Silicon Valley Bank.

“We are thankful to be a part of a community where so many companies see the value in supporting causes like The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. With the support of these corporations, LLS can continue to invest in research that is making a significant impact in the fight against cancer” said Courtney Karnes, Executive Director of the Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter.

LLS is the world’s leading non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding cures for blood cancers and ensuring that patients have access to lifesaving treatments. Through events like the Silicon Valley Kickball Classic, LLS has invested more than $1 billion in research to advance breakthrough therapies. The funds raised are used for:

Research to advance targeted therapies and immunotherapies that are saving thousands of lives
Blood cancer information, education and support for patients
Policies that ensure patients have access to blood cancer treatments

The Silicon Valley Kickball Classic was captured by Rook Productions Media and a glimpse into the day can be seen here: video.

To learn more about the Silicon Valley Kickball Classic visit: bit.ly/svkickballclassic

For additional ways to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the Silicon Valley & Monterey Area visit: https://www.lls.org/silicon-valley-monterey-bay-area

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org.

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SOURCE The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter

Texas small land sales jump 14 percent, price per acre declines in 2016

June 23, 2017

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas small land sales volume experienced strong gains in 2016, while the average price per acre declined slightly statewide, according to the Texas Small Land Sales Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors.

“As our state’s population continues to grow and the footprints of Texas cities expand, the demand for rural land will only increase,” said Vicki Fullerton, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “At the same time, after consecutive years of rapid growth in real estate land prices, prices in many regions have leveled off.”

Texas small land sales volume jumped 14.2 percent annually to 6,992 small land tracts sold in 2016. During the same time frame, the average price per acre dipped 0.3 percent year-over-year to $5,647 an acre. The definition of a “small” land sale varies from region to region but generally is considered to be a land purchase of 200 acres or less. The exception is Far West Texas, where 500 to 8,000 acres qualifies as a small land sale.

Strong small land sales growth was evident throughout most regions, with small land purchases in Far West Texas, Northeast Texas and the Austin-Waco-Hill Country experiencing annual gains of more than 20 percent. Conversely, small land sales in West Texas declined 20.6 percent from 2015.

As demand for small land tracts continued to rise, the average tract size of Texas land purchased declined. In 2016, the average tract size for Texas small land purchases declined three acres from 2015 to 36 acres. Far West Texas and South Texas were the only regions that experienced declines in average price per acre, falling 64.9 percent and 3.9 percent, respectively.

Charles Gilliland, economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, commented: “While the Texas land market remains strong, multiple factors are impacting land sales activity throughout the state. Rising prices of irrigated farmland and a sluggish agricultural sector are driving up land costs in the Panhandle, and residual effects of the oil and gas downturn have slowed small land sales activity in West and South Texas. Statewide, shortages in prime land are stifling land price growth as developers consider less desirable land tracts.”

Fullerton concluded: “The wise utilization of Texas land is the bedrock of our state’s economy and quality of life. As Texas continues to experience rapid population growth, it’s important that leaders across our state and within our communities take care to ensure that ongoing land segmentation and development preserves the unique culture of our state’s regions and does not harm essential industries.”

About the Texas Small Land Sales Report
The Texas Small Land Sales Report analyzes small land sales data and trends across seven regions of Texas utilizing survey data aggregated by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The Texas Association of REALTORS® distributes insights about the Texas housing market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, luxury home sales, international trends, and more. To view the Texas Small Land Sales Report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 110,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

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SOURCE Texas Association of Realtors

(Español) 10 de las 15 ciudades grandes de crecimiento más rápido están en el Sur del País

June 23, 2017

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Assemblyman Travis Allen Announces Bid to Become Governor of California

June 23, 2017

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SACRAMENTO, California, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach) announced his bid to become the next Governor of California in November 2018.

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“California’s once greatest-in-the-nation status has been steadily eroded by decades of failed leadership – under 4 terms of Jerry Brown and over 40 years of Legislative control by the California Democrats,” said Assemblyman Travis Allen. “Whether it’s due to Jerry Brown’s massive gas tax, double digit increases in violent crime rates, our failing schools or our crumbling infrastructure – there is a silent supermajority in California who are waking up and demanding real change in our state.

“I am running to be the next Governor of California to take back our state for the forgotten ordinary citizens of California, who will no longer tolerate the squandering of our incredible natural abundance of people, economy, and resources by limousine liberals beholden to ravenous public sector union bosses and extremist environmentalists. The citizens of California are tired of being taken for granted, and will no longer accept the California Democrat Party’s hollow excuses for why the world’s 6th largest economy should have the nation’s highest poverty rate.”

“Travis Allen’s campaign is already off to a fast start,” said Mike Johnson, Travis Allen’s campaign strategist. “He garnered national name recognition by leading the effort to place a statewide repeal of the widely unpopular gas tax increase on the November ballot.”

“The campaign has reserved a majority of the statewide slate cards and will appear on over 11 million mail pieces. Allen already has built the largest social media reach of any elected Republican in the state and regularly reaches over 3 million Californians weekly,” said Johnson.

“After 5 years of serving in the Legislature, I have had enough of the wasteful spending and dictatorial policies pushed by Jerry Brown and the Sacramento Democrats that are directly hurting hard working Californian families,” said Allen. “California residents and companies are fleeing our state by the thousands, and those that stay are beset on all sides with the nation’s highest taxes, crippling regulations, and ever more complex laws that benefit a select few. California needs new leadership that is not bought and paid for by union leaders and out of touch liberal elites. I am running for Governor to make California once again the greatest state in the country, and a place where we all can live our lives, run a business, and raise a family.”

For more information, go to www.JoinTravisAllen.com.

You can view the full announcement video here.

CONTACT: Stephanie Freedman
(916) 542-2394

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SOURCE Assemblyman Travis Allen

Statement of Stacey D. Stewart, President, March of Dimes on Release of the Better Care Reconciliation Act

June 22, 2017

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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes released the following statement from President Stacey D. Stewart regarding release of the Better Care Reconciliation Act:

“The March of Dimes is profoundly disappointed that the Senate leadership has failed to protect pregnant women, infants, and families in the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA).

“The bill released today fails repeatedly to prioritize and promote the needs of pregnant women, babies, and their families. No investment is made in promoting maternal and child health, or in ensuring that moms and infants can get the quality care they need for healthy pregnancies and a strong start in life.

“Under the BCRA, families can expect to pay higher premiums for insurance plans that fail to cover the services they need. Medicaid coverage for up to 6.5 million women of childbearing age will be rescinded, making it harder for them to get healthy before they get pregnant. States will be able to permit insurers not to cover maternity and newborn care, meaning women and their partners will have to purchase expensive additional coverage for pregnancy or pay all the costs out of pocket for their prenatal and maternity care. Hundreds of billions of dollars will be slashed from Medicaid for people including pregnant women and children, requiring states to cut eligibility, services, or payments to strapped health care providers.

“This bill penalizes pregnant women, children and families at every turn. The March of Dimes calls upon all U.S. Senators to vote against this ill-conceived package, and to go back to the drawing board to produce legislation that will support the needs of moms, babies and families.”

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit peristats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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SOURCE March of Dimes

(Español) Cal/OSHA recuerda a los empleadores con trabajadores que laboran al aire libre que deben proveer agua potable para evitar enfermedades causadas por el calor

June 22, 2017

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Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers that Fresh Water Must be Provided to Prevent Heat Illness

June 22, 2017

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OAKLAND, California, June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is reminding employers with outdoor workers they must provide fresh water and encourage workers to stay hydrated in order to prevent heat illness, especially during heat waves. The National Weather Service has extended its forecast for excessive heat in California through this Friday, June 23.

“Outdoor workers should have enough fresh, pure and suitably cool water so that they can drink at least one quart per hour during the workday, and should not wait until they are thirsty to hydrate,” said Juliann Sum, Chief of Cal/OSHA. “This is particularly important during extended periods of triple-digit heat. Employers should remind workers of the importance of staying hydrated and ensure they have easy access to drinking water at the worksite.”

When temperatures reach 95 degrees or above, employers are required to implement high heat procedures to ensure outdoor workers are protected. Procedures include effective monitoring of all workers through methods such as a mandatory buddy system for workers or regular communication with workers who work alone. Industries affected by high heat procedures are:

Agriculture
Construction
Landscaping
Oil and gas extraction
Transportation or delivery of agricultural products, construction materials or other heavy materials

California’s Heat Illness Prevention Standard requires employers to train workers on the signs and symptoms of heat illness, provide shade when temperatures exceed 80 degrees, allow workers to take cool down rest breaks in the shade and develop emergency response procedures and train workers on how to execute those procedures when necessary.

Cal/OSHA inspects outdoor worksites in agriculture, construction, landscaping, and other operations throughout the heat season.

Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention special emphasis program, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of heat regulations as well as multilingual outreach and training program for California’s employers and workers. Online information on heat illness prevention requirements and training materials are available on Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention web page and the Water. Rest. Shade. campaign site. A Heat Illness Prevention e-tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Paola Laverde at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA

Hill Country Honda to Establish Presence in San Antonio

June 22, 2017

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SAN ANTONIO, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas-based John Eagle Dealerships proudly confirmed that they will open their first San Antonio Dealership.

Rene Isip, Dealer Principal and the John Eagle Family of Dealerships will establish a Honda open point on the fast-growing west side of town near Culebra and the Charles W. Anderson Loop (Loop 1604).

Current plans call for more than 100 employees and an all-new $25 million facility—next door to Cavender Buick GMC West. The facility will open in late 2017 and will reside on 16 expansive acres nestled into scenic views of the hill country.

As such, the name of the new dealership will be Hill Country Honda.

“Hill Country Honda is honored to be a part of the Honda community in San Antonio. From Gunn Honda to Fernandez Honda to Fiesta Honda and Gillman Honda, I know and respect them all. Hill Country Honda, like those before us, will continue to contribute to the well-being of the city,” Isip said.

One of Texas’ top dealer operators, Isip is largely credited with being one of the first dealers to embrace the internet age. He’s noted for having some of the most technologically advanced, customer-focused stores in the nation. Among other interests, Isip presently owns Honda Dealerships in Houston (Honda Cars of Katy), Dallas (Honda Cars of Rockwall) and now San Antonio (Hill Country Honda).

Rene’ Isip’s partner in the new dealership, John Eagle, has an automotive legacy that dates back to 1949. In that year John’s uncle and father, Johnnie and Bob, started a used car operation that’s grown into today’s enterprise. Yesteryear’s foundation represents today’s 11-store, 7-franchise powerhouse that’s highly regarded as one of the largest privately held automotive groups in the nation.

Mr. Eagle said, “Our dealerships will stay connected via our Texas roots and we will continue our time-honored traditions of customer service, high-quality products and the integration of innovative technologies. I am thrilled that we are expanding into San Antonio.”

A ground-breaking ceremony and informational website are in development. Additional details about the dealership can be found on their web page or on their social media pages.

About Hill Country Honda
Hill Country Honda is located on West Loop 1604 in San Antonio, Texas near the intersection of Culebra and 1604. Hill Country Honda is conveniently located to support San Antonio, Johnson City, Hondo, Helotes, Leon Valley, Lackland AFB, Castroville and all areas in the surrounding vicinity. The dealership services and sells one of the largest selections of new and used Honda cars and trucks in Texas.

Contact:
True Blue Media Group
[email protected]

SOURCE Hill Country Honda

(Español) La población más vieja de la nación todavía está aumentando, informa la Oficina del Censo

June 22, 2017

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