Mark Beach

By AARP Foundation Attorney Barbara Jones

On March 31, we will celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader and labor movement activist Cesar E. Chavez. Born near Yuma, Arizona in 1927, Chavez is regarded as one of the most important labor activists of our time. Dedicating his life to helping others, Chavez’ efforts helped improve the poor working conditions of migrant farm workers through extensive community organization. Chavez co-founded the United Farm Workers of America, which advocates for the rights of the farm workers.

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board recommended to the Legislature a plan to promote greater savings for California’s 6.8 million private-sector workers who currently lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Did you know that pedestrian fatalities account for more than half of all fatal traffic collisions in Los Angeles? AARP in Los Angeles, as part of the Los Angeles (L.A.) Vision Zero Alliance, is working to end all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by the year 2025 and we would like your input

Last year, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill 675 (Liu), establishing The California Hospital & Family Caregiver Law.

Sacramento, CA —A scientific opinion poll released today by AARP and Small Business Majority shows a strong majority of California’s small business owners support the creation of a voluntary, portable retirement savings program that would allow employees to more easily save for their financial future. What’s more, small business owners believe offering such a program to their employees would give their business a competitive edge.

Since our last update we shared with you regarding the City of Los Angeles’ Mobility Plan 2035, there are new developments to share! In November 2015, a number of amendments went through City of Los Angeles’ Planning Commission and the full Mobility Plan, with these friendly amendments, was re-adopted by City Council on January 20th with a 12 to 2 vote. Changes to the plan included:

(Pasadena, CA) – This year, AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low- to moderate- income through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 48th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, giving special attention to the older population. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service.

Pasadena, California — Este año, AARP Foundation brindará nuevamente asistencia gratuita en la preparación de las declaraciones de impuestos para los contribuyentes de ingresos bajos a moderados a través del programa AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. En su 48.º año, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide es el servicio de asistencia gratuita en la preparación de las declaraciones de impuestos más grande del país, que brinda especial atención a la población de mayor edad. No es necesario que los contribuyentes sean socios de AARP o estén jubilados para usar este servicio.

SACRAMENTO – To recognize her work in support California’s family caregivers, AARP has named State Senator Lois Wolk (SD 3) a 2015 “Capitol Caregiver,” joining a bipartisan group of state legislators and governors from across the nation. These elected officials have advanced policies to help family caregivers, whose dedication to their loved ones make it possible for older Americans to remain living in their own homes — where they want to be.