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San Jacinto Native Joe Conjin, feeding those less fortunate in time of need

How Feeding Rosarito came to be: I grew up in San Jacinto and learned at an early age what it means to help others. I was a student at St. Hyacinth’s Academy in the 1970s, we held a carnival every year near Halloween to raise funds for the school.

Good Old Days

The other day I became intensely engrossed in a conversation with two friends who were about my age. All three of us closer to 100 than to 50 years old. The conversation became contentious over the issue “the good old days” of the past versus the world in which we live today.

Ways to Stay Connected (And Check On Seniors) While Social Distancing

You know we're all going a tad stir-crazy when a parody of the title song from Broadway's "Oklahoma!" ("Oh, Corona!") gets almost 1.7 million views on YouTube. But it's far worse for seniors: Not only can't even their kids and grandkids visit them, but there's the extra stress that comes with the nagging suspicion that they'll be advised to remain on lockdown long after younger people begin trickling back to work.

Ten Charter Schools Honored with Above and Beyond Awards for Outstanding Service During COVID-19 Pandemic

Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) is honoring 10 charter schools from across America with inaugural Above and Beyond Awards as part of celebrations for National Charter Schools Week

VA releases new COVID Coach mobile app

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced the launch of the COVID Coach app, a new mobile app designed to help both Veterans and civilians cope with feelings of stress and anxiety they may be experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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