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August 7, 2024
Season 7, Episode 1
Airdate: August 6, 2024
Diving into our August episode of Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America, our Impact Story looks at what consumer advocates are saying is contributing to the California home insurance crisis. Plus in our Spotlight, learn about Animal Friends of the Valley’s new spay and neuter clinic and how the shelter hopes to reduce the the number of unwanted litters with their new service. Stay informed on all of the important back-to-school topics with our Need-To-Know segment. Meet Red Pine Cafe owner Derek Cuento, a 22-year-old restauranteur who took his passion for cooking and turned it into a successful business, in this month’s Food Corner. The Good-to-Know highlights events and happenings across Riverside County and beyond. In honor of Black Business Month, we also highlight Hera Hub Temecula, a female, Black-owned business that serves as a coworking space and business accelerator for women entrepreneurs. Last but not least, round out our show with an exciting look at JDS Creative Academy’s 10-year anniversary.
Impact Story California Home Insurance
You can read more about the work of advocacy group Consumer Watchdog, and what they say is contributing to the insurance crisis in California. https://consumerwatchdog.org/
The insurance market in California is one of the largest in the world; valued at well over $123 billion and is regulated by the California Department of Insurance. If you need insurance, you can explore their website to find insurers licensed to do business in the state.
Spotlight – Animal Friends of the Valleys
Animal Friends of the Valleys has been around for decades, but their Spay and Neuter Center has become a much-needed resource for the community. The nonprofit shelter hopes this new service will help decrease the number of unwanted litters and stop animal euthanasia.
Need To Know – Back to School
Here is some more information on the Back-to-School tips that we shared…
Keep an eye out for more info on who is officially running in the Temecula Unified Valley School District board election here
Los Angeles Unified School District recently announced its plans to ban cell phones across all LAUSD schools. Stay up to date to see how things unfold.
A new California State Law is now requiring all elementary schools to provide thirty minutes of recess to students every day.
Looking to boost the number of underrepresented students in STEM, California is allotting millions of dollars to a New Community College Program new community college program geared to boost academic and counseling support services and more.
Community Roundtable – Nonprofits
Meet our guests joining us at the Community Roundtable this month:
Beverly Webb is the current president of the Temecula Valley Women’s Club, a nonprofit organization that strives to the life of the community through volunteer service.
Ivy Kirshberg is the co-founder of A Place for All Pieces, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families with autism.
Good To Know
With the blazing heat showing no signs of slowing down, Riverside County has 70 Cooling Centers
available as a temporary escape from the scorching temperatures. Centers will activate once temperatures reach above 97 degrees.
Summer is about having fun in the sun, but it’s also about safety. From water safety, CPR, and first aid training, to the importance of wearing life jackets, we’ve got you covered with all of the helpful helpful summer tips summer tips to guarantee a great time.
Metrolink has renewed its Student Adventure Pass Program through June 30, 2025. The program allows anyone with a valid student ID to travel via Metrolink for free.
Riverside County’s Home Enhancement Grant Program offers funds to assist low-income qualified homeowners with exterior issues such as roofing, fencing, window and screen repairs, and more.
Good To Know – Hera Hub
In honor of National Black Business Month, we’re highlighting Hera Hub Temecula — a woman-owned, black-owned business that serves as a workspace and business accelerator for female entrepreneurs.
If you want to help support Black businesses all year long, other great resources are the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce and the Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce.
Food Corner – Red Pine Cafe
This month, we take a trip to Red Pine Cafe, where we meet Derek Cuento, the 22-year-old owner who turned his dream of opening his own restaurant into a reality.
