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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
For some Californians, high transportation costs put owning a car out of reach
Los Angeles — Getting to work is work for Franchescoli Andrade, who rides his bike, hops on a train and then takes a bus every day. His 20-mile journey from South Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley takes about 90 minutes each way. "Half an hour just to get to downtown, to get to the train station, then another half-an-hour just to get from the train station to get here, and then the bus will take me straight to my job," Andrade told CBS News. "I would do this journey every day just to get my family through." His journey was easier when he had a car. But following a crash, fixing it just cost too much for Andrade, who is the sole provider for his family. "It's almost like a struggle, every paycheck," Andrade said. To cut down on daycare costs, his wife stays at home with their young son. "It's heart wrenching, you know," Andrade said. "Because it makes me feel like I'm not enough, you know, as a human. Like, I'm not really doing much." Andrade's family's struggles mirror that of millions in California. According to a study released earlier this year from the nonprofit United Way, 35% of California households — or about 3.8 million households — do not make enough to afford basic costs of living, such as rent, groceries and gas. United Way CEO Pete Manzo says the study is just a snapshot of a national problem. "It's a crisis we've been living with," Manzo told CBS News. "It's like we're running a high fever. We have too many households where people are working hard and they can't earn a decent standard of living." One of the biggest challenges is access to transportation. AAA says the cost of owning a new car — including monthly payments, insurance, maintenance and fuel — runs more than $12,000 per year for the average American household. "You're basically saying to a family, it's going to be a $1,000 a month or more to get to and from work, to get to and from school," Manzo said. "It's not cheap." The costs may not be as high in some other states as in California. But nationwide, taking into account inflation, the financial burden of transportation is steadily rising, along with housing and childcare, United Way analysis has found. Manzo says that advising families in California to move somewhere more affordable isn't necessarily a practical solution. "For one family, that might be a decent idea," Manzo said. "But it's pretty disruptive to just pick up and leave all your other family relationships and all your community ties to move somewhere to make it them all to move somewhere cheaper just doesn't make sense." For now, Andrade is saving up to afford a car for his family. "They tell me, you know, don't give up, you got this." Teen questioned after family's quadruple murder Iranians evacuate capital Tehran, some say the regime is frightened Parents, brother of slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman speak about her death
Muscat Daily
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
ROBERTO'S MUSCAT UNVEILS AN EXCLUSIVE FOUR HANDS DINNER WITH CHEFS GIANDONATO TAFURI AND FLORIN RESMERITA
Roberto's at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort will transform into a stage for culinary artistry as two exceptional chefs come together for a five-Course Four Hands Dinner on Wednesday May 28th 2025. Executive Chef Giandonato Tafuri from Roberto's Muscat and guest Chef Florin Resmerita from Roberto's Doha join forces to create a singular expression of flavor and finesse—a bespoke tasting menu that marries Italian soul with global inspiration. This collaboration is a true meeting of minds, where signature techniques and bold culinary philosophies converge. Each course is thoughtfully crafted and plated with precision, reflecting the chefs' shared vision of elevating Italian cuisine through fresh coastal ingredients and the delicate, enchanting essence of Omani saffron. 'Bringing Chef Giandonato and Chef Florin together is about more than pairing skill sets,' notes Fabio Marzano, General Manager of Roberto's Muscat. 'It's about connecting our Roberto's family across the Gulf and bringing this extraordinary culinary experience to Oman. It showcases how Italian roots can flourish uniquely in both Muscat and Doha—different expressions, yet united by the same authentic culinary language.' Chef Giandonato, born into a family of chefs and seafood farmers in Puglia, honed his skills through early apprenticeships and years of collaboration with Michelin-starred masters across Italy and the Middle East. After leading Roberto's kitchens in Dubai and Doha, he now steers the Muscat venue with a signature approach that melds coastal simplicity with meticulous detail. Chef Florin began his culinary path in Greece and spent over a decade in Italy perfecting the essentials of Italian cuisine. Having refined his artistry in the Michelin-starred kitchens of Gordon Ramsay and Alain Ducasse, he now brings his globally informed sensibilities to Roberto's Doha, where he curates immersive dining experiences that respect tradition while embracing innovation. The exclusive five-course menu takes guests on a journey of contrasts and harmony, from the luxurious Manzo, Caviale e Uova—black Angus tartare adorned with Kristal caviar—to the bright Ricotta, Salmone e Lime, and the comforting warmth of saffron-infused Ossobuco Croquette. The meal continues with torched red mullet risotto, handmade plin pasta filled with wagyu cheek and foie gras, and charcoal-grilled wagyu striploin topped with delicate carbonara foam. For seafood lovers, a baked seabass offers an elegant alternative. The finale is a decadent dark chocolate and hazelnut dessert, brightened by notes of mango and yuzu. This dinner is more than a meal—it's a narrative told through textures, flavors, and a shared passion for Italian culinary excellence. Priced at OMR 48 per person (minimum two guests), the experience will begin from 6PM at Roberto's Muscat. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are highly recommended.
Axios
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Prosecutors push to clarify Washington's hate crime law
King County prosecutors want state legislators to tweak how Washington defines a hate crime, which they say would make the anti-bias law easier to enforce. Why it matters: Local prosecutors say that they've struggled to get a conviction in some cases that involve racial or anti-LGBTQ bias simply because the perpetrators may have had other motives, too. What they're saying:"Jurors are interpreting the law to require that a defendant's bias be the only motive," Yessenia Manzo, a prosecutor who handles hate crimes in the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, told a panel of state senators this month. That's a problem "because most hate crimes are mixed-motive," Manzo said. Even in cases where bias is the driving factor, "every defendant comes up with some sort of other excuse for their violence," Manzo told members of the state Senate Law & Justice Committee during a public hearing last week. The latest: House Bill 1052 would amend state law so a hate crime wouldn't be defined as a crime committed "because of" a victim's race or identity, but "in whole or in part because of" such factors. The bill, which the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is supporting, passed out of the Senate committee Thursday. Zoom in: During a House committee hearing in January, Manzo highlighted a case in which King County prosecutors say they were unable to get a conviction on a hate crime charge because jurors thought bias wasn't the sole motive. In that case, prosecutors said the defendant berated a Black neighbor, used a racial slur and threatened to shoot the neighbor and his dogs, blaming sleep deprivation for his behavior, Manzo said. The defendant was convicted of harassment but not of the hate crime charge. The other side: State Rep. Hunter Abell (R-Inchelium) said during a House floor debate last month that the "in whole or in part" language of House Bill 1052 "is so broad as to be effectively meaningless." Opponents said the bill also raises concerns about freedom of expression. "We need to proceed very carefully when we regulate speech," state Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) said on the House floor. What's next: The bill has been amended since it passed the state House on a 61-31 vote last month.
