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MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 - OCTOBER 26, 2014
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Rep. Chu praised by President Obama at declaration of newest national monument in San Gabriel Mountains
whose district includes much of the new monument and who has led the Congressional effort for more protections, attended the announcement and released the following statement: “This is a truly great day. Every day, I and millions of oth-
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By SHEL SEGAL just released in the theaters. “The Hero of Color City” tells the story of crayons who jump into their magical Crayon Box that transports them to their home in Color City, a world of dazzling hues, soaring fantasy and the whimsy of childhood. This land is fed by an enchanted rainbow and waterfall
California only state to see progress covering uninsured children
that provides the city and its citizens with color. Students from Willard had the opportunity to sing on the soundtrack for the film because of the school’s partnership with Islands Restaurant and the Crayon Collection, a national charity
ers in the Los Angeles area look to these mountains. They are a majestic backdrop and comprise 70 percent of the open space for the area. Naturally, their beauty and proximity at-
Willard Elementary students sing on movie soundtrack Those who stay for the credits at the movies this weekend might hear some local voices. Thanks to the nonprofit Crayon Collection, the Willard Elementary School choir in the Pasadena Unified School District was invited to sing for the closing credits of “The Hero of Color City,” an animated film that was
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Alex Johnson, Executive Director of the Children’s Defense Fund - California, released the following statement on the U.S. Census Bureau’s State Health Insurance Coverage Estimates: “Today’s health insurance numbers show more than a 6 percent drop in the number of uninsured children in California between 2012 and 2013 – which means 56,884 more children now have health coverage. Significant progress increasing the number of covered children nationwide has decreased the number of uninsured children to historic lows. These gains are mostly due to the strong coverage guarantees in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which last year provided comprehensive health and mental health coverage to more than 44 million children across the country, and more than half of California’s children. “Since 2011, CDF-CA in partnership with AASA, the School Superintendent’s Association in California has increased the capacity of school districts to identify uninsured children and link them to health coverage. California was the only state in the country to see a statistically significant decrease in the number of uninsured children in 2013. “However, even as we celebrate progress in providing children a healthy start, CHIP faces a very real threat. If Congress doesn’t take action, there will be
Obama signing the National Recreation Area - Photo by Jacon Bigley
In view of the San Gabriel Mountains, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) was praised by President Barack Obama as he declared more than 346,000 acres of national forest land there the nation’s newest national monument this morning. Rep. Chu,
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