What: The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States.
Who: All U.S. residents must be counted-- people of all races and ethnic groups, both citizens and non-citizens.
When: Census Day is April 1, 2010. Questionnaire responses should represent the household as it exists on this day. More detailed socioeconomic information will be collected annually from a small percentage of the population through the American Community Survey.
Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years. The census will show state population counts and determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How: Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed to households via U.S. mail in March 2010; many households will receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census workers also will visit households that do not return questionnaires.

Why is it important for me to be counted?
The 2010 Census is more than a population count. Census data provide a snapshot of the changing Asian population and help ensure appropriate representation for our community. Census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and guide local decision-makers on where to build or improve roads, hospitals, schools, child-care centers, and more. Complete and return your census form to help your community be eligible for the funding it needs for a brighter future.

-From Census 2010 material. For more information, please visit their website: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/.

 

 

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The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program offers income-qualified customers a discount of 20% or more off their monthly electric bill.

 

 

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As working families struggle to make ends meet due to the current economic downturn, Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) is urging customers to take advantage of the utility’s assistance programs.