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California grant to cover the private costs of cleaning up illegal dumping.

Senate Bill 520 clarifies that individuals who are required to live-in a care facility are still “occupying their principle residence” for the purpose of qualifying for their Homeowners’ Property Tax Exemption.

Senate Bill 613 clarifies an oversight in existing law that small local jurisdictions like special districts are exempt from organic waste recycling requirements as long as they meet certain requirements.

“Thank you to my dedicated team for all of their hard work on this legislation, and to my Senate colleagues for their bipartisan support,” Seyarto said. “I look forward to working with the Assembly to accomplish our legislative goals and deliver results to our state and 32nd district.” of religious bigots. Perhaps “Dodgers” is a most appropriate name for this Los Angeles franchise, as this organization seems quite skilled at dodging moral courage, decency, and respect for other creeds and cultures.

For most people, it would be a tremendously difficult decision. To leave your career, financial security and sense of normalcy at the drop of a hat to follow a stranger would be no easy decision.

Yet, it is precisely what the disciples did when Jesus called them to follow him as their leader. Look at what happened when Jesus called out his first four disciples from their fishing career.

I write this as a non-Catholic. I have never been nor do I envision myself practicing the Catholic faith. Yet I know a great many people, who are family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances who are practicing Catholics. I consider them all to be very decent and honorable persons filled with faith, charity, and love of God as well as love of their country and fellow man.

Lastly, I would hope that all Americans, and particularly Californians, be they members of the California Legislature, players of a cowardly and dodging sports franchise, or even debased troubadours of a crass and bigoted minstrel act, would consider the following words (sometimes attributed to Lincoln) by the late William J. H. Boetcker: “You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.”

I would further suggest that the California Senate should act in the spirit of President Abraham Lincoln’s words “with malice toward none, with charity for all …”

Honoring a bigoted antiCatholic group is an act of malice, and completely lacking in charity. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Rick Reiss Temecula

“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said. ‘And I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him,” in Matthew 4:18-21.

Or how about when Jesus called Matthew straight out of his office cubicle?

“As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed

Witness Convention returns to

After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world has once again chosen Escondido to host its global three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience!” Convention.

Prior to 2020, summers in Escondido were marked by Jehovah’s Witnesses filling hotels and restaurants as they attended their annual conventions at their Escondido Assembly Hall, which they built in 1979. In 2020, the pandemic interrupted that tradition in Escondido when the Witnesses canceled their in-person events throughout the world and held their convention programs as virtual events in more than 500 languages. In May, the Witnesses brought the tradition back to Escondido, hosting a three-day program on the weekend of June 2-4.

“The energy and excitement that comes with being able to attend live events and engage with speakers and attendees is hard to replicate virtually,” Jerry Ross, local spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses, said. “The in-person convention provides a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere to connect with others who share similar interests.”

Some 6,000 conventions will be held worldwide as part of the 2023 “Exercise Patience!” Convention series. In the United States alone, more than 700 conventions will be held in 144 host cities. From Friday through Sunday, six convention sessions explored the quality of patience, highlighting its modern-day relevance through Scriptural examples. A live baptism was performed following the Saturday morning session and a pre-recorded drama was featured in two parts during the Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions.

“Practicing patience is often a challenge for many of us,” Ross said. “Patience is an important quality that can help in all aspects of life. Those who attended heard practical advice regarding the timeless value of showing patience.”

Jehovah’s Witnesses have been holding public conventions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers and theaters around the world for more than 100 years. After resuming smaller in-person him,” in Matthew 9:9.

Do you know what all these accounts have in common? Not once did the disciples hesitate to follow Jesus as their leader. They didn’t procrastinate, make excuses or complain. Instead, the Bible describes their actions as “immediately” and “at once.”

And these actions weren’t just one-hit wonders. All these disciples went on to change the world after the resurrection of Jesus. They decided that following Jesus was the most significant thing they could do with their lives. And because of their selfdenial, we know about Jesus.

Here’s the good news. Jesus is still calling disciples to follow him. His call includes you.

Maybe he isn’t calling you to do something as drastic as the original disciples. But he is calling you to follow him, and it’s going to take some self-denial on your part.