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Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world. Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life. Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more. Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and…

New legislation ensures homeowners benefit from interest on insurance payouts after destructive wildfires. New bill seeks fairness by ensuring homeowners, not lenders, earn interest on escrowed insurance funds.

AB 238 (Mortgage Deferment Act) provides financial relief to California wildfire victims through mortgage forbearance. Borrowers can request forbearance for up to 360 days, split into two 180-day periods.

St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.

Los Angeles County is advancing eviction protections for renters and small businesses affected by January wildfires.The proposed resolution will prevent late fees and rental debt penalties for impacted tenants until July 31.

California’s commercial building market will grow at 2.53% CAGR, reaching $193.9B by 2034. Market growth is driven by sustainability, smart buildings, flexible workspaces, e-commerce, and mixed-use developments.

International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…

The IRS granted filing extensions for Los Angeles taxpayers, deferring deadlines until October 15, 2025, for key taxes.Casualty loss deductions provide relief for fire-damaged property, but careful tax planning is crucial for affected individuals.