Phyllis Kimber Wilcox, Author at Black Voice News https://blackvoicenews.com The Voice of the Black Community in California Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:12:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://blackvoicenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-BVN_logo_square-32x32.png Phyllis Kimber Wilcox, Author at Black Voice News https://blackvoicenews.com 32 32 182193136 Fast Food Worker, Anneisha Williams, Speaks About $20 Per Hr. Minimum Wage Beginning April 1 https://blackvoicenews.com/2024/02/12/california-fast-food-workers-minimum-wage-20/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:11:39 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=243072 Anneisha Williams gave remarks during a press conference on September 28, 2023, when Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1228, repealing the FAST Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act and replacing it with a $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1228 into law, increasing the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour and establishing a Fast Food Council to address other issues in the industry.

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]]> 243072 Prepare for a “Tridemic”: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 https://blackvoicenews.com/2024/01/25/respiratory-infections-covid-19-rsv-flu/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 04:45:00 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242938 According to Dr. Jose Luis Perez, Chief Medical Officer at South Central Family Health Center in Los Angeles, “There are more than a hundred different viruses that cause upper respiratory infections. Those include COVID19, RSV and the influenza virus.” Pulse oximeter captures measurement of oxygen saturation level in the patient's body.

During the holidays, emergency rooms and urgent care facilities saw an increase in patients with respiratory infections due to the COVID-19, RSV, and influenza viruses, which are commonly referred to as a "tripledemic" or "tridemic".

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]]> 242938 FTC’s CARS rule takes on auto retail scams in California: What you need to know https://blackvoicenews.com/2024/01/16/california-auto-retail-scams-ftc-cars-rule/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:29:59 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242765 In response to consumer fraud related to automobile purchases the Federal Trade Commission has created the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule. The rule protects the public from auto retail scams or fraud when they buy cars.

The Federal Trade Commission has created the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule to protect consumers from auto retail scams and fraud, including "bait and switch" tactics and hidden fees.

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]]> 242765 California Gas Prices Still Higher than Last Year: Gas Thefts Continue https://blackvoicenews.com/2024/01/03/gas-prices-gas-theft-california/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:17:53 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=242554 Gas prices appeared to have fallen just in time for last year's holidays.

Gas prices have been falling in California in recent months, but the overall average price is still higher than it was at this time last year, and gas thefts are still a concern due to the high prices.

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]]> 242554 Protect Yourself from Telephone Scams: Tips from FTC Experts https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/10/10/ftc-telephone-scams-protection/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:26:43 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=241552 Following scams perpetrated using social media, the next biggest area of concern for consumer scams involves the use of the telephone.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a media briefing to inform the public on how to protect themselves from online and telephone scams, with scammers using telecommunications technology to cast a wide net and take advantage of unsuspecting victims.

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]]> 241552 Conflicts Over California’s Rising Gas Prices Continue https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/09/26/california-gas-prices-profit-gouging/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:48:45 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=241431 Oil companies and distributors blame recent price hikes on events overseas or problems at local refineries but consumer advocacy groups disagree.

Gas prices in California continue to rise, creating tensions among consumers and prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to create an Oil Watchdog position to address the issue.

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]]> 241431 Preparing Communities for Expected Climate Extremes https://blackvoicenews.com/2023/07/05/preparing-communities-for-expected-climate-extremes/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:37:37 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=240510 Although the fourth of July is commonly associated with barbeques, fireworks, time with friends and family, and for most of us, the official start of summer, we cannot lose sight of a critical point, that the summers are growing increasingly hotter and drier.

Phyllis Kimber Wilcox With the beginning of summer upon us, Listos California, Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media held a briefing in association with the Governor’s Office of Emergency […]

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]]> 240510 Civil Rights Leader Shares Thoughts on LA City Council Controversy as Protests Against De Leon Continue  https://blackvoicenews.com/2022/12/30/civil-rights-leader-shares-thoughts-on-la-city-council-controversy-as-protests-against-de-leon-continue/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=238117 L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de Leon continues to resist calls for his resignation.

Phyllis Kimber Wilcox | The LA City Council continues to live with the after effects of a secretly recorded private conversation between several (now former) city council and labor leaders […]

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]]> 238117 Breaking the Cycles of Pain: Soul Secrets https://blackvoicenews.com/2022/12/02/breaking-the-cycles-of-pain-soul-secrets-a-memoir/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:39:23 +0000 https://blackvoicenews.com/?p=237859 Queen Shamala Bessie Davis Fayemi Smith poses for a portrait in her home in Gardena, California, on November 19, 2022. Smith is a longtime artist and educator who recently released her book, “Breaking the Cycles of Pain: Soul Secrets, A Memoir.” The book is the first in a trilogy detailing her life story and trauma she overcame as a Black woman.

Story by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox | Photos by Aryana Noroozi The main room of the house is defined by light colored floors and walls covered in bright paintings. Dr. NTR […]

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