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Friday, September 29, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Story continued...
In this fight for justice, we have attended and spoken at board meetings twice a month, consistently, only missing one or two in total since we began to address this issue in September 2022.
During our search for data, videos, and information there was a challenge in finding the meetings recorded by the board, so we opted to check the Merced County Facebook page for those videos. After reviewing the footage posted on Facebook, we discovered that there were multiple videos that were not posted which included us speaking up for this issue in particular. However, we did locate the official links for the board meeting videos, which you can find here:
On May 31st 2023, a Town Hall meeting was held. During this meeting, the board changed what was posted as a Town Hall meeting into a regular board meeting on the spot. This change resulted in physical attendees not being able to speak publicly or ask questions. However, they did allow those who were not present to submit questions online and by phone, setting a double standard. Not only did this create a double standard, but this change also violated The Brown Act.
As time goes on, we will continue to add additional emails and videos.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
State of California: Agencies & Departments
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS & WEBSITES
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Attorney General
Consumer inquiries or complaints. (800) 952-5225
Reports of Medi-Cal fraud or elder abuse.
(800) 722-0432
oag.ca.gov
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Business Oversight
Consumer inquiries or complaints about brokers and investment advisors.
(866) 275-2677
dbo.ca.gov
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CA Civil Rights
Employment and housing discrimination complaints.
(800) 884-1684
calcivilrights.ca.gov
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Consumer Affairs
Consumer information includes:
- Filing a complaint
- Product recalls
- License verification
- Consumer updates
(800) 952-5210
dca.ca.gov
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Contractors
Status of a contractor's license and contractor complaints.
(800) 321-2752
cslb.ca.gov
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Education
Education information includes:
- Testing and accountability
- Specialized programs
(916) 319-0800
cde.ca.gov
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Employment Development
Assistance and information for the unemployed.
(800) 300-5616
edd.ca.gov
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Financial Institutions
Consumer inquiries or complaints about state-regulated financial institutions.
(800) 622-0620
dfpi.ca.gov
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Fish & Wildlife
Report poachers and polluters.
(888) 334-2258
wildlife.ca.gov
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Franchise Tax Board
Taxpayer information.
(800) 852-5711
ftb.ca.gov
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Governor's Office
Express a concern about state government.
(916) 445-2841
gov.ca.gov
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Health Care Services (Medi-Cal)
Questions on health benefits and/or eligibility.
(800) 541-5555
medi-cal.ca.gov
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Insurance
Consumer Hotline.
(800) 927-4357
Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program.
(866) 602-8861
insurance.ca.gov
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Managed Health Care
Complaints against a health maintenance organization (HMO).
(888) 466-2219
dmhc.ca.gov
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Medical Board
Complaints against a doctor and status of a doctor's license.
(800) 633-2322
mbc.ca.gov
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Motor Vehicles
Appointments for driver license or vehicle registration renewal.
(800) 777-0133
dmv.ca.gov
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Parks and Recreation
State campground reservations.
(800) 444-7275
parks.ca.gov
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Public Utilities
Utility rates, service, and billing problems.
(800) 649-7570
cpuc.ca.gov
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Resources, Recycling, & Recovery (CALRECYCLE)
Recycling program information and complaints.
(800) 732-9253
calrecycle.ca.gov
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Secretary of State
Elections and campaign information, corporations and partnerships, domestic partnerships, state archives.
(800) 345-8683
(916) 653-6814
sos.ca.gov
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State Auditor
Reports of improper governmental activities.
(800) 952-5665
auditor.ca.gov
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Transportation
Real time traffic information.
(800) 427-7623
quickmap.dot.ca.gov
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Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits or complaints about providers.
(800) 952-5626
calvet.ca.gov
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Workers' Compensation
Information and assistance.
(800) 736-7401
dir.ca.gov/dwc
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Esmeralda Soria
Assemblywoman, District 27
District Office
690 West 16th Street
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 726-5465
Fax: (209) 726-5469
Capitol Office
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0027
(916) 319-2027
Fax: (916) 319-2127
Website
asmdc.org/soria
Social Media
Twitter - @AsmSoria
Facebook - @AsmEsmeraldaSoria
Instagram - @AsmEsmeraldaSoria
Monday, September 4, 2023
Visual Impairment Services Team
Assisting The Veteran or Service Member With Adjustment And Resources For Sight Loss
VIST Services Include:
- assessment and diagnosis
- specialized case management for vision related issues
- referrals for rehabilitative assistance to include virtual, inpatient, outpatient and home training.
- Individual & family counseling
- Repair & replacement of prosthetic visual aids
How do I get VA Services?
The VIST Coordinator is the primary point of contact for information about vision rehabilitation services for the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. Call us to be connected or request of your VA provider to place referral.
If you are not enrolled in our healthcare system, please call: 1-877-222-8387
Who Qualifies for VIST Services?
A Veteran or Service Member, enrolled in the VA Healthcare System whose vision is listed as one of the following:
- Legally Blind
- Low Vision
- Functional Vision Loss
Receiving VIST Services
The VA has specialists available in Low Vision Optometry, Vision Rehabilitation and a multitude of allied fields.
You DO NOT have to give up your current medical providers to receive VA medical services.
VIST TEAM:
VIST Coordinators
Nadia Echeandia-Rivera (650) 250-3649
Nicholas Smedes (650) 391-3737
Blind Rehab Outpatient Specialists (BROS)
David Patten
Jin Chung
Polytrauma BROS
Jennifer Katsaros
Janie Salguero
Low Vision Optometrists
Dr. Tarah Lee
Dr. Shanida Ingalla
For more information on services or to contact the VIST Coordinator, please call: (650) 614-9952
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 493-5000
(800) 455-0057
San Jose VA Clinic
5855 Silver Creek Valley Place, San Jose, CA 95138-1059
(408) 574-9100
Major General William H. Gourley VA-DoD Outpatient Clinic
201 9th Street, Marina, CA 93933-6039
(831) 884-1000
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