Nick Nerio (left), commander of American Legion Post 360, presented Michael Brewer, a board member of Elder Warriors Retreat, with a $500 scholarship to present to a veteran. Marine Corps veteran Dale Ele (center) is the recipient of the scholarship, which he will use...
When Michael Brewer got his “love letter” (draft notice) in the mail, he followed the path of thousands of other young males and joined the United States Marine Corps. Why? Knowing that most 18- and 19-year-old boys were being shipped out to Vietnam in 1967, he...
In California, estate planning requires careful consideration of property taxes, especially when passing real estate to heirs. A critical tool in minimizing property tax burdens is the parent-child transfer exclusion, which can help reduce taxes for children...
In recent years, the rental market has become increasingly competitive, with a reported 30 renters vying for every available rental property in 2024, a stark increase from just 10 renters per rental in 2006, per a recent Freddie Mac report. This trend has left many...
How about those Boys in Blue? That’s right, I’m talkin’ bout the one and only Los Angeles Dodgers, you know, the ones that just won the World Series after beating the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of what NBC News called a “roller-coaster game.” You probably already...
Dear Sidney, The religious holidays are approaching. I cannot complain that I am not invited to Thanksgiving and Christmas family celebrations. I am invited; however, I enjoy spending these holidays with friends of faith. The “family” celebrations are devoid of giving...
