AARP California

With National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2016 in full swing, AARP California is taking the opportunity to highlight some of our venerable volunteers. Volunteers are at the heart of all the great work done at the AARP California office. Among this group of incredible volunteers is Joe Garbanzos.

April 10 th marks the beginning of National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2016. Volunteers are an integral part of the work AARP California is able to do in the community, and our esteemed volunteers come to us from all over the state with different backgrounds and experiences, both professional and personal. Throughout National Volunteer Appreciation Week, AARP California will be highlighting volunteers who are sharing their time, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members and help us reach our goal of creating livable communities for all.

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

As part of our ongoing mission to promote livable and active communities, AARP in Los Angeles took part in the Cycling Without Age Event in El Monte on March 15 th. This event was organized by local bike coalition Bike San Gabriel Valley and Cycling Without Age, an organization which provides seniors with the opportunity to enjoy bike riding once again. A group of community members, bike enthusiasts, and city officials gathered to learn about innovative trishaw bikes (pictured above) and see them in action.

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

There has been a great deal of activity since our last update on the City of Los Angeles’ Mobility 2035 Plan. The plan is the City’s first comprehensive update on its transportation policies since the 1990s, and sets new priorities of safety, access, and reliability for all modes of transportation serving people of all ages.