Tag: Jim Righeimer

California to Consider Making Housing a ‘Fundamental Human Right’

March 10, 2023
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After a failed attempt three years ago, the California Legislature will again consider an amendment to the state constitution to make housing a “fundamental human right.” Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 10 March 8. The measure would declare that everyone in the state has the right to adequate housing. “We…

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Illegal Immigration Overwhelming Already Fragile California: Former Mayor

January 10, 2023
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Illegal immigration is overloading already fragile systems in California—including that of healthcare, housing, and education—and is depressing wages, KRLA radio co-host Jim Righeimer of “The Weekend Answer” said on a recent episode of EpochTV’s California Insider. Righeimer, who served on the Costa Mesa City Council in 2010 for eight years, including as the city’s mayor…

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New Guidelines for Cardiac Screenings in Youth

July 4, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—In 2003, Lene and Jim Righeimer suddenly lost their four-year-old daughter, Rebecca, to an undetected genetic cardiac arrhythmia. Doctors knew that Rebecca had succumbed to a sudden cardiac death (SCD), but they couldn’t pinpoint why at the time. Lene Righeimer said her husband had sprayed for ants the day before. They thought maybe…

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New Guidelines Recommended for Cardiac Screenings in Youth

July 4, 2021
American Academy of PediatricsarrythmiaCaliforniaHeart HealthJim RigheimerLene RigheimerLocal NewsLong QT Type 1 syndrome. heart diseaseOrange CountyRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUS
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—In 2003, Lene and Jim Righeimer suddenly lost their four-year-old daughter, Rebecca, to an undetected genetic cardiac arrhythmia. Doctors knew that Rebecca had succumbed to a sudden cardiac death (SCD), but they couldn’t pinpoint why at the time. Lene Righeimer said her husband had sprayed for ants the day before. They thought maybe…

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