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Just received this email on robocallers. The problem is getting much worse, where most people will not answer calls unless they are certain it is someone they know. still robocallers are spoofing numbers which appear as numbers in our local area, and numbers that you may even recognize, And when you call this number back it is some person that has no idea what happened. The level of accountability with these sorts of activities is unacceptable. There is no accountability and it must be stopped. Robocallers and solicitors must be held accountable fined to the full extent so that it is stopped.
We have an epidemic of invasive robocalls on our hands — and the problem could get worse. More and more robocalls are being made year after year. The last thing we need is for the legal protections we do have to be stripped away.
Federal regulators are weighing new rules to say what robocallers can and can’t do. If they issue narrow protections, consumers could be faced with a new barrage of auto-dials from debt collectors, telemarketers, and scammers. That’s why today we’re asking all our Consumer Reports members to submit a comment to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in favor of more consumer protections against these unwanted calls.
Add your comment to tell the FCC we want the strongest possible protections from invasive robocalls.
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Here’s what we’re asking the FCC to do:
- Make sure that all of the equipment currently being used to send autodialed calls today gets classified as an “autodialer.”
- Ensure contractors working for the government are covered by the robocall laws.
- Issue strong rules reining in the relentless calls from debt collectors who are working on behalf of the federal government.
- Ensure that consumers can easily revoke their consent to receiving robocalls at any time.
- Set up a reassigned number database to prevent “wrong number” robocalls.
Can you join us in submitting a comment to the FCC? Click here to take action now.
These calls aren’t just a nuisance. They cost American consumers hundreds of millions of dollars and plenty of wasted time. It’s time for the FCC to take serious action to strike a blow against these unwanted calls.
If you agree, forward this email to as many friends and family as possible so we can collect more comments to send to the FCC. Let’s make sure they hear our voices.
Maureen Mahoney
Consumer Reports
Ready for this month’s Ice Cream Social themed Sunday Funday? It’s kicking off this Sunday, June 17.
Check out the lineup and snag your FREE tickets online here!
>>SWEET<<
Icy Rush Co.
FataMorgana Gelato
Carmela Ice Cream
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
Treats by B
Peddler’s Creamery
G’s Cookies – vegan and gluten free
Two Chicks in the Mix
Eat.Love.Yoga – vegan
Communitea Bakery
Churro Garage
The Pudding Truck
L.A. Donut
Nature’s Bakery
P.S. I Love Brew
KeVita x Jeni’s Splendid – Ice Cream Floats
* all sweet vendors will offer a $4 portion so you can try a few things.
>>SAVORY<<
Old San Juan Catering – Caribbean specialities
Boba ni Taco – boba, tacos and more
3941 Tamales – tamales
The Zema Truck – corn griddled sandwiches and more
The Green Truck – organic, sustainable, locally sourced eats
and more…
>>SHOP<<
Muchacha Los Angeles – buh bams earrings
HOUSE//by Billy Puerto – hand poured soy candles and home items
Birdbath – skincare and apothecary
SECOSCAPES – terrariums
Creations by Lety – jewelry and wooden boxes
sweet stirling – hand made, small batch caramels
Archetype Beard – premium beard oils and balms for the modern gentleman
Made in Mayhem – luxury leather goods, men’s and women’s wallets
Bolla Kills – LA made indie apparel, accessories
Wicked Boheme – home décor, fragrance, copper candles
and more…
>>DRINK<<
Birds & Bees – full bar + gluten free brews!
* the bar opens up on Sundays just for this event!
>>YOGA<<
with One Down Dog
>>TUNES<<
Live Music + DJ
>PHOTO BOOTH + FACE PAINTING<<
Civic Center Studios
207 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
If you have been experiencing the onslaught of insects in your garden, you are looking for the most effective non-pesticide solution.
Slugs:
So far it seems that a good slug solution is to place a small container full of beer, the more sour the better, the container top should be at ground level so that the slugs go in and drown. Place several of these around your garden area and check them in a few days and you will see the results, if there are slugs they will go into the container.
Earwigs:
Seems like the soy sauce in a tin can(tuna can) filled about half way and then add some oil, vegetable oil seems to work the best, and place it in the area infested with earwigs. Let this stand a day or two and check back, if there are earwigs in your garden they will be attracted to the trap and you will find dead earwigs in your trap, Empty and refill as needed.
For both earwigs and slugs, a predator like birds and chickens are good, but they can only eat so many.
These are some natural remedies for ridding your garden of these predatory insects that could destroy your garden.
For those of you growing tomatoes and have had issues with spider mites, one promising solution is to sprinkle sulfur powder onto the leaves of the tomato and around the stem of the plant.
Try to keep the plan healthy as that is one good defense against insects.
Let us know what works for you,
Onil Chibas is taking over the space of the recently closed DE LUXE Lounge – Cafe.
The location will be named DELUXE 1717 as the address is 1717 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena.
Details are still coming, but word is that Onil will be moving into the location in the next couple of weeks, look for exciting news coming in the next couple of weeks.
The new space will be primarily a catering kitchen and not a daily restaurant, there is a dining room and an outdoor space that will be available to rent for small special events.
There will be occasional dinners and brunches that you will be able to attend, presented by guest chefs and Onil.
More on that in future newsletters.
DELUXE 1717
For more info on catering services:
https://www.chibasevents.com/
Innovate Pasadena is turning FIVE and we want you to come celebrate with us!
Join our tech mixer on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at CTRL Collective – Pasadena, where you can meet some of Pasadena’s top leaders in technology, science, design, and entrepreneurial industries.
In 5 years, we’ve grown from a handful of dedicated volunteers to an interconnected community of 100s of businesses, startups, and community leaders. We’re proud to reach this milestone – and to help us celebrate we invite you to share your story of growth and transformation with our friends at Alpha Token.
#InnovatePasadena is turning 5 on June 27 and we want you to come celebrate with us at @ctrlcollective #Pasadena! https://ow.ly/4QXm30kipH5
Tickets include food and drinks.
Tickets here
Wed, June 27, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Add to Calendar
Location
CTRL Collective – Pasadena
45 South Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
Fox’s Altadena Restaurant Opens for Breakfast and Lunch
Neighbors are talking about the reopening of Fox’s Restaurant in Altadena, CA. After having been closed at the beginning of 2018 for remodeling and under the same ownership(Monique King and Paul Rosenbluh) as the renowned Cindy’s in Eagle Rock. Cindy’s has become a favorite for locals and visitors as an iconic location for films over the years.
The new menu at Fox’s has some of old favorites but also some new items to appeal to all.
www.instagram.com/foxsaltadena
The prices are in line. The restaurant received a much needed remodel after a 60 year run.
Address: 2352 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Hours: Currently we are open Tue-Sun 7a-2pm
Phone: (626) 797-9430