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“We have utilized Always Best Care for about 10 months . We wanted the best care possible for my dad. We met Lisa when she was sent to my parents home, and we knew instantly she was a perfect fit. She is outstanding and always takes excellent care of my dad. It is truly a blessing to have her. Thank you Lisa and Always Beat Care for being there when we needed it the most”

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“I have worked for Always Best Care since 2022. It is an amazing company with high quality services for seniors.”

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“What a great and mind easing experience. Carrie was very informative and was able to answer all my questions and give us direction on our Dad. I highly recommend Always Best and of course Carrie! Thank you!”

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“Always Best care has provided me with a kind, musical and caring person. She does an exceptional job! I am very thankful for her being a part of my daily care. Thank you Irene Dinkins and thank you Always Best Care”

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“My caregiver Andrea Salido I believe is one of the best worker they have! Great services.”

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“Fantastic staff and care provider, Tiffany Gardner goes above and beyond, works really hard and a great cook too!!thank you abc and Tiffany!!!”

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“A great company and dependable. All the workers are very pleasant and works well. Shelly is my regular person and is a great person to be around. She's very efficient and easy going which is good. I might mention I'm not the easiest person to get along with. Tell her to keep up the good work.”

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“I am a very happy client with Always best care for many years. Don't know what I would do without my caregiver, Kara, she has been with me for about 3years now and she is so wonderful in every way! Joann pope”

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“We have been using Always Best Care Senior Services for 4 years for my Mom's in home care. The staff are caring and helpful, and take great care in providing for her needs. Minda Geir has been instrumental in keeping the scheduling department working, despite the changes that are needed when doctors appointments and other changes are needed. It is not an easy job and we appreciate the efforts she takes to communicate with us. Minda has been a gem! I also want to recommend working with Kathee Grgich. She is in a different department at Always Best Care. She is helping us find a future assisted living facility for my Mom as she may want to move this year. Kathee has spent many hours looking for different places and even going with us on tours of these places. Her recommendations have been invaluable, saving us time and giving us incites we would never have known otherwise. This service is provided free of charge, and I cannot express how important Kathee's help has been. Always Best Care provides other valuable senior services, and I would highly recommend considering their services.”

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“I work here currently. I LOVE Katie the scheduler. She is always on top of her job and gets things handled.”

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“This post is from my brother Charles…I look forward to Alex Isley‘s weekly visits! We are relaxed around each other; he is very willing to help me with many things to make my life easier. He encourages me to go outside for fresh air and activities but reminds me to sit down and rest when I need to. It is a pleasure to have him in my home. Thank you Alex!”

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“I highly recommend always best care , I work with them for many years and I’m very pleased with their service , if you or your loved one needs help do not hesitate to reach out to Allways best care”

Miha J.
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“Rinah has been very carrying and supportive.”

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“My wife love the way she cleaned but one that sold her on using her was her name Isabel.”

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“Tori Burke has been great. She's doing a awesome job helping my mother with all her needs. Tori has a very special personality that makes my mom feel very comfortable. Thank you for sending Tori to us.”

Mary L.
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“Nina Thao was my Fathers caregiver and she always went above and beyond. We were so blessed to have such a hard working, empathetic, and dependable person who helped my Father live as comfortably as possible past 100 years old! I would Highly recommend Nina Thao from Always Best Care to help your family when in need. Sincerely, Cynthia Coopee”

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“I am writing to praise the caregiving and support that Shristi provides to my brother, Sgt Michael Iwanaga for the last year. Shristi is always friendly, has a great attitude, is extremely helpful and always willing to go the “extra mile”. My brother could not be happier with the care and companionship that Shristi has provided to him. He was initially reluctant to have a care giver but since having Shristi’s care and support he does not know how he would be able to do without her. He would be extremely bereft should Shristi no longer be able to provide him with the care. I would also like to commend your administrative staff for their responsiveness, support and positive attitude. We could not be happier with the care that your organization has been able to provide to my brother. In fact, I have referred your organization to my cousin, Lucille Irby for assistance due to the excellent care and responsiveness of your organization. Please feel free to use my name as a reference. With appreciation, Tami Pereira”

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“We have been with Always Best Care for 2 years. My dad is 91 and has enjoyed all of the caregivers. Victoria is his favorite. They get along beautifully. They work with the veterans and are somewhat flexible with scheduling. I would recommend Always Best Care for your caregiving needs.”

Mary L.
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“Sandra Benton is terrific, kind, professional and takes such good care of us!”

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“Kirsten Hellar has been my care-giver for over 2 years She has always helped me in the shower and drying me off and helping me to get dressed. I feel very comfortable with her taking care of me on mon wed & Friday.”

Kirsten H.
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“Jaquay has been a wonderful helper.”

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“I think that Jhanai B. Is great, she is a very pleasant person to be with, she does everything I ask and makes me smile and also helps me up and down, such an amazing company.”

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“Jennifer! Hope you are doing great! John and I are so thankful for all the help from the wonderful team at Always Best Care! We are fortunate to know such talented and compassionate people! Please share our appreciation with everyone!”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Applegate, CA work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Applegate, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Applegate, CA gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Applegate,CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Monterey Zoo takes in Merced's Applegate Park Zoo animals

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Efforts to ensure community safety along bear creek include the animals at the Applegate Park Zoo.As City and State crews worked to secure areas of erosion on the swollen waterway -- Zoo keepers and volunteers teamed up with the Monterey zoo to secure more than a dozen animals."We brought five deer, two black bears, one coyote, two foxes, two Capuchin monkeys and two bobcats," Monterey Zoo's director Charlie Sammut says.RELATED: ...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Efforts to ensure community safety along bear creek include the animals at the Applegate Park Zoo.

As City and State crews worked to secure areas of erosion on the swollen waterway -- Zoo keepers and volunteers teamed up with the Monterey zoo to secure more than a dozen animals.

"We brought five deer, two black bears, one coyote, two foxes, two Capuchin monkeys and two bobcats," Monterey Zoo's director Charlie Sammut says.

RELATED: Zoo animals evacuated, Bear Creek banks reinforced in Merced ahead of storm

Sammut says they coordinated the transport through the Zoo Disaster response rescue and recovery team.

The national group provides support to zoos, aquariums and sanctuaries before, during, and after significant incidents.

Sammut says the complex process began Thursday.

"There's a lot to coordinate. There's not only the transportation and what you're going to transport in," Sammut says. "Then you have to coordinate how you're going to get them into the transport equipment, and then where you're going to take them, and ultimately how you're going to house them afterwards on a temporary basis."

Though Monterey is also facing flood concerns, the zoo's elevation is high enough that they won't be impacted.

Animal Care specialists including veterinarians worked with zookeepers to load bears onto trailers.

As for how the bears are doing in their new digs...

"They're doing real good. It's interesting, because, for instance, the bears are being housed next to our lions and tigers," Sammut says. "Therefore, they're seeing things they've certainly never seen before, and it's it's actually kind of fun watching their response to that."

Since 1962, Applegate Park Zoo has been home to rescued animals that all have reasons why they can't safely be returned to the wild. The zoo's population includes California native mammals, birds and reptiles, most came from wildlife rescue centers.

Zoo keepers and volunteers from Applegate park spent Thursday and Friday in Monterey ensuring a smooth transition.

"They were very, very accommodating, and allowing us to orchestrate the process," Sammut says. "They were here to help us move the animals into temporary housing. They spent the night with us and they did come and make sure their animals were taken care of."

The City of Merced says the move to evacuate was made out of an abundance of caution.

Monterey is prepared to house the animals as long as there's a need.

Monterey Zoo takes in Merced's Applegate Park Zoo animals

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Efforts to ensure community safety along bear creek include the animals at the Applegate Park Zoo.As City and State crews worked to secure areas of erosion on the swollen waterway -- Zoo keepers and volunteers teamed up with the Monterey zoo to secure more than a dozen animals."We brought five deer, two black bears, one coyote, two foxes, two Capuchin monkeys and two bobcats," Monterey Zoo's director Charlie Sammut says.Sammut says they coordinated the transport through the Zoo Disaster...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Efforts to ensure community safety along bear creek include the animals at the Applegate Park Zoo.

As City and State crews worked to secure areas of erosion on the swollen waterway -- Zoo keepers and volunteers teamed up with the Monterey zoo to secure more than a dozen animals.

"We brought five deer, two black bears, one coyote, two foxes, two Capuchin monkeys and two bobcats," Monterey Zoo's director Charlie Sammut says.

Sammut says they coordinated the transport through the Zoo Disaster response rescue and recovery team.

The national group provides support to zoos, aquariums and sanctuaries before, during, and after significant incidents.

Sammut says the complex process began Thursday.

"There's a lot to coordinate. There's not only the transportation and what you're going to transport in," Sammut says. "Then you have to coordinate how you're going to get them into the transport equipment, and then where you're going to take them, and ultimately how you're going to house them afterwards on a temporary basis."

Though Monterey is also facing flood concerns, the zoo's elevation is high enough that they won't be impacted.

Animal Care specialists including veterinarians worked with zookeepers to load bears onto trailers.

As for how the bears are doing in their new digs...

"They're doing real good. It's interesting, because, for instance, the bears are being housed next to our lions and tigers," Sammut says. "Therefore, they're seeing things they've certainly never seen before, and it's it's actually kind of fun watching their response to that."

Since 1962, Applegate Park Zoo has been home to rescued animals that all have reasons why they can't safely be returned to the wild. The zoo's population includes California native mammals, birds and reptiles, most came from wildlife rescue centers.

Zoo keepers and volunteers from Applegate park spent Thursday and Friday in Monterey ensuring a smooth transition.

"They were very, very accommodating, and allowing us to orchestrate the process," Sammut says. "They were here to help us move the animals into temporary housing. They spent the night with us and they did come and make sure their animals were taken care of."

The City of Merced says the move to evacuate was made out of an abundance of caution.

Monterey is prepared to house the animals as long as there's a need.

CHRISTINA APPLEGATE TO BE HONORED WITH A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

WHO | HONOREE Christina ApplegateEMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of CommerceGUEST SPEAKERS “Married with Children,” co-stars: David Faustino, Katey Sagal and from “Dead to Me,” Linda Cardellini and show creator Liz FeldmanWHAT Dedication of the 2,740th star on the Hollywood Walk of FameWHERE 7007 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.comOn November 14, at 11:30 a.m. actress Chri...

WHO | HONOREE Christina Applegate

EMCEE Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

GUEST SPEAKERS “Married with Children,” co-stars: David Faustino, Katey Sagal and from “Dead to Me,” Linda Cardellini and show creator Liz Feldman

WHAT Dedication of the 2,740th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHERE 7007 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

On November 14, at 11:30 a.m. actress Christina Applegate will be honored with the 2,740th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television. The star will be located at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard across the street from the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment. Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise; elevating and inspiring us all.

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“Christina Applegate has been performing since she was very young and has starred in some of the funniest shows that have made television history,” stated Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez. “I have chosen a great location for her star and it is a few feet away from the star of her “Married with Children” television parents, Walk of Famers, Ed O’Neill and Katey Sagal. Her special day will be a reunion of sorts, full of memories and tons of laughter!” she added.

Joining emcee Lupita Sanchez Cornejo for the star unveiling will be David Faustino and Katey Sagal. Also participating will be actress Linda Cardellini and the creator of “Dead To Me,” Liz Feldman.

Christina Applegate has endeared herself to audiences and received accolades for her strength and versatility in theatre, film and television. With Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony nominations to her credit, she has proven herself to be one of Hollywood’s most influential leading ladies.

After a six-year hiatus from series television, Applegate returned in May 2019 as an executive producer and star of the critically acclaimed half-hour dark comedy series for Netflix, “Dead to Me,” alongside Linda Cardellini and James Marsden.

For her role as Jen Harding in “Dead To Me”, she has received Best Actress nominations from the Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice, Television Critics Association, Gold Derby and People’s Choice Awards, among others. The third and final season of “Dead to Me” premieres November 17, on Netflix.

Applegate made her television debut in 1972 alongside her mother in the soap opera” Days of Our Lives,” She first gained widespread attention as the sexy and sarcastic Kelly Bundy on the long-running Fox television series, “Married with Children”. After a very successful 11-season run, she furthered her television success by starring in her own NBC comedy series, “Jesse.” In 1999, the highly-rated show garnered Applegate a People’s Choice Award as Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series and a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical.

In 2004, Applegate returned to television as a guest star on “Friends” as Rachel’s (Jennifer Aniston) younger sister, Amy. Her performance earned her an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role, as well as an additional nomination the following year.

Applegate’s performance as the titled character Samantha Newly in the ABC series “Samantha Who?” was applauded by critics and fans and garnered Applegate her 3rd SAG Award nomination. Previous nods include two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, 2 Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, 2 SAG Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, among others. In addition, Applegate served as a producer for the show, which won a People’s choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy during its first season. In 2011, she joined Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph in NBC’s comedy, “Up All Night”, executive produced by Lorne Michaels, playing Reagan, a career-driven and energetic woman trying to juggle the demands of career, marriage and motherhood.

Her feature film credits include the independent feature “Youth in Oregon.” Her other films include: “Crash Pad”, “Bad Moms,” and a cameo in the sequel “A Bad Moms Christmas.” She co-starred with in the Warner Bros. “Vacation”, a reboot of the cult classic franchise starring Chevy Chase. Prior to that she reprised her role as Veronica Corningstone in “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” Some of her additional film credits include The Farrelly brother’s comedy, “Hall Pass,” with Owen Wilson, Jason Sudekis and Jenna Fischer; “Going the Distance” with Justin Long and Drew Barrymore; “The Rocker”, with Rainn Wilson; “Surviving Christmas” for director Mike Mitchell; the comedy “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” with Will Farrell; her critically praised performance alongside Cameron Diaz and Selma Blair in the raucous comedy” The Sweetest Thing”; the drama “Wonderland”; the comedy “View From the Top” with Gwyneth Paltrow; and Stephen Herek’s cult-classic “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead”.

Applegate has also found a niche in lending her voice to animated features. Her credits include the voice of Brittany, the lead Chipette, in the $200M box office blockbuster “Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Squeakquel” as well as “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.” She gave a voice to Catherine in the animated 3D comedy, “Cats and Dogs, the Revenge of Kitty Galore,” to Mary Beth in “The Book of Life,” and to Melissa in “Farce of the Penguins.”

In 2005, Applegate made her Broadway debut in the revival of “Sweet Charity,” in the starring role of Charity Hope Valentine. For her role, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical as well as a Drama Desk Award in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Musical. “Sweet Charity” ended its run in January 2006. Her other stage credits include an appearance in John Cassavetes’ Los Angeles production of “The Third Day” with Gena Rowlands, “The Axeman’s Jazz,” Nobody Leaves Empty Handed,” “The Run- Through”, and “The Grass Harp.”

In 2009, Applegate founded Right Action for Women (RAW), which was created to offer financial support for breast cancer screenings. RAW served over 1000 patients in its 10-year history and provided nearly $1M in financial assistance.

Christina Applegate Looks Lovely in All Black at Her Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

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Christina Applegate made her first public appearance since her multiple sclerosis diagnosis to accept her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Yesterday, the Dead to Me star walked barefoot on the iconic strip to hold her star plaque and made a touching speech next to costar and best friend Linda Cardellini, as well as other coworkers and loved ones.

"This day means more to me than you could possibly imagine," she said.

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The actor got her start in Hollywood when she was just a child and has taken on dozens of memorable roles, including Kelly Bundy in Married... with Children, Sue Ellen Crandell in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Veronica Corningstone in Anchorman, Samantha Newly in Samantha Who?, and, most recently, Jen Harding in Dead to Me.

Applegate was all elegance at the ceremony in a sleek black look from Cinq à Sept. She wore the brand's Keeves Blazer with asymmetric lace detailing and matching wide-leg Kent Pants with a layered detail and side buckle. She accessorized with a silver watch and wore black nail polish and natural makeup. Her hair was down in relaxed waves.

The appearance marked her first public outing in more than a year due to her health condition.

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Applegate opened up about her journey with MS in an interview with The New York Times earlier this month. She said she got the diagnosis while she was filming the final season of Dead to Me, and continuing to do the show with her new disability was the hardest thing she's ever done.

The actress noted that she has since put on 40 pounds and had to adjust to walking with a cane. She has had to "process my loss of my life, my loss of that part of me," but she is still nowhere near accepting her condition. "Acceptance? No. I'm never going to accept this. I'm pissed," she admitted.

The next and final season of Dead to Me arrives on Netflix this Thursday, November 17.

‘It’s part of our history.’ Merced community unites to restore historic Laura Fountain

New businesses, entertainment and restaurants are cropping up in abundance in one of California’s fastest growing cities, but Merced leaders say they aren’t forgetting their town’s history amid the momentum.Symbolic of that is the effort to restore Merced’s historic Laura Fountain. While city lead...

New businesses, entertainment and restaurants are cropping up in abundance in one of California’s fastest growing cities, but Merced leaders say they aren’t forgetting their town’s history amid the momentum.

Symbolic of that is the effort to restore Merced’s historic Laura Fountain. While city leaders and community members have lamented the iconic fountain’s condition for years, progress is being made on a project intended to officially repair it to a state of honor.

The marble fountain was erected by Merced founder Charles Henry Huffman in 1888 and named for his third wife, Laura Kirkland Huffman. Laura Fountain’s construction led to Merced gaining the nickname “Fountain City,” according to the Merced County Historical Society.

Although originally built in front of the El Capitan Hotel, Laura Fountain was moved to its current location in Applegate Park in 1935.

But the fountain eventually began to crack and leak. It also fell victim to vandalism and dumped trash over the years. Put simply in the words of Merced Mayor Matt Serratto, “It’s a mess.”

An ongoing fundraising campaign spearheaded by the mayor, the Merced County Historical Society, Merced Downtown Neighborhood Association and other community members is backing a project aimed at restoring the fountain once and for all.

“It’s a historic symbol of this town that’s fallen into disrepair. To restore it and bring back what was once great about this town is really important,” Serratto said. “It’s one enormous step in saying ‘our best days are ahead of us’.”

Nearly $100,000 in private donations has been raised since fundraising began mid-last year. A number of “extremely generous” community members donated sums number in the thousands, underscoring Merced residents’ enthusiasm to see Laura Fountain returned to its original glory, Serratto said.

The total cost to revamp the fountain is estimated at about $250,000. The mayor asked his fellow City Council members this week to consider investing up to $150,000 in city dollars for the project.

“I think it’s very important, I think it’s part of our history,” Councilmember Fernando Echevarria said in support of the plan. He also floated the idea of adding an informational sign detailing Laura Fountain’s history.

Serratto and Echevarria’s colleagues at the dais voiced their support and directed city staff to return at the next City Council meeting with a funding plan for the council’s consideration.

Private fundraising efforts will continue in the meantime. If enough private donations are raised that the full $150,000 in city contributions are unnecessary, the excess dollars will go back to the city.

Anyone interested in donating to Laura Fountain’s restoration can contact the Merced County Historical Society.

Assuming the City Council signals the green light to allocate funds to the project, it’ll likely be a couple more months until the project is put out to bid, City Engineer Mike Beltran said.

The timeline is also uncertain due to the nature of the project being a bit more complex than day-to-day repairs. Restoring the 130-plus-year-old fountain is a specialized undertaking, he said.

The engineering department is looking at solutions that will keep original portions of the fountain intact while achieving a modern fix to the disrepair.

“It’s a really cool project to the city,” Beltran said. “We want to make sure it’s done right.”

This story was originally published February 12, 2022, 5:00 AM.

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