AARP California

Español Dating back centuries, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration to honor the ancestors of families of Mexican and Central American heritage. Rather than mourning the dead, the festival focuses on remembering their lives.

Statement from AARP California State Director Nancy McPherson on the signing of SB 17, the Drug Pricing Transparency Bill:

Local governments throughout California are forming community-owned agencies that operate Community Choice Energy (CCE) programs to deliver cleaner, competitively priced electricity to their customers through the existing utility. Each CCE is governed locally, partnering with the current utility to deliver electricity over existing lines, maintain the lines, send bills, respond to power outages and provide customer service. The only change that customers may see is an additional line on their bill with the name of their new CCE and their Electric Generation Charges

ATTENTION SACRAMENTO ARTISTS:

The Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s is set for Oct. 14 in San Jose. The event aims to raise nearly $1.5 million to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Association and research to find a cure. The walk starts at 9 a.m. at the Arena Green in San Jose, then winds for three miles through downtown.

According to an AARP survey, entitled “ California Dreaming…or Struggling: Gen X and Boomer Financial Security,” which reveals that for the most part Californians are not ready for retirement and it is largely due to housing related expenses. AARP California wants to help you take control of your finances. We are sharing DIY tips and tools bi-weekly on social media that can help you turn things around and begin to save. Here is a summary of what was shared in September!

November marks the one-year anniversary of the passage of Measure M, the transportation ballot initiative that will deliver on $120 billion worth of improvement projects to relieve traffic, fix sidewalks and potholes and help improve the quality of life in the Greater Los Angeles area.

AARP California is celebrating the history and culture of Filipino-Americans at the Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St. San Francisco, CA 94102) on Sunday, October 1, from 10:30 AM -4 PM.

Español The LA Galaxy and AARP are teaming up for their first annual “ Fantasy Fútbol” Camp at StubHub Center in January 2018 for ten (10) lucky winners and their nominees.

“Get your walk on” every 2 nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 a.m. inside the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. “ Coach E,” -- a certified trainer and nutritionist and regular guest KJLH 102.3 FM's the "Front Page with Dominique DiPrima" -- will be on hand to lead warmups and get your body moving and your heart pumping! He’ll also cool you down after you walk and give you tips on how to live a healthier life every day!