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Chase Sapphire Awards $1 Million in Grants to Local Restaurants As Part of the Sapphire Supports Restaurants Contest

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Chase Sapphire, in collaboration with restaurant discovery platform The Infatuation, today announced the 20 small business restaurants that will be receiving a $50,000 grant as part of the Sapphire Supports Restaurants Contest .

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  • Chase Sapphire, in collaboration with restaurant discovery platform The Infatuation, today announced the 20 small business restaurants that will be receiving a $50,000 grant as part of the Sapphire Supports Restaurants Contest .
  • We are excited to help these restaurants on their journey to rebuilding and seeing their continued success.
  • Nearly 2,500 nominations were submitted from diners across the country sharing what their favorite local restaurant means to them.
  • For more ways to find and support the restaurants in your city, visit The Infatuation www.theinfatuation.com .

Life! Beginnings Premieres at the California Science Center June 18, 2021

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Beginnings, opens at the California Science Center June 18, 2021.

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  • Beginnings, opens at the California Science Center June 18, 2021.
  • While much of the biology in this gallery has stood the test of time, recent scientific breakthroughs have inspired the California Science Center to revisit this exhibit, creating Life!
  • Beginnings celebrates life\'s incredible ability to make more life," notes California Science Center President, Jeff Rudolph.
  • The California Science Center and IMAX Theater are located in historic Exposition Park just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.

Coalition Launches Mental Health Awareness Campaign In South Los Angeles

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Children\'s Institute (CII), Partners for Children South L.A., St. John\'s Well Child and Family Center, Watts Leadership Institute and a network of Watts-based nonprofit organizations, announced the launch of You Good?, a bilingual mental health awareness campaign centered in South Los Angeles.\nLaunching during Mental Health Awareness month, the campaign\'s goal is to familiarize residents of South Los Angeles with signs of trauma and destigmatize discussions about self-care, emotional well-being and counseling.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Children\'s Institute (CII), Partners for Children South L.A., St. John\'s Well Child and Family Center, Watts Leadership Institute and a network of Watts-based nonprofit organizations, announced the launch of You Good?, a bilingual mental health awareness campaign centered in South Los Angeles.\nLaunching during Mental Health Awareness month, the campaign\'s goal is to familiarize residents of South Los Angeles with signs of trauma and destigmatize discussions about self-care, emotional well-being and counseling.
  • The campaign features multiple colorful and high-impact creative components including a Spanish and English website, print and digital ads and outdoor placements including murals.
  • By providing early education, behavioral health and family strengthening services, CII reaches 30,000 children and family members annually.
  • For more information on LACDMH, visit dmh.lacounty.gov/ .\nPartners for Children South L.A.\nPartners for Children South L.A.\'s mission is to improve access to high-quality healthcare, early education and family supports for the youngest and most vulnerable children in South Los Angeles.

TRU Colors Announces Strategic Partnership With Molson Coors, Advancing Its Mission to End Street Violence and Unite Communities Across America

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210414005721/en/\nFounded by George Taylor and rival gang leaders of the Bloods, Crips, and GD, TRU Colors is a for-profit brewery with a tightly integrated social mission to stop street violence and unite communities across America.

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210414005721/en/\nFounded by George Taylor and rival gang leaders of the Bloods, Crips, and GD, TRU Colors is a for-profit brewery with a tightly integrated social mission to stop street violence and unite communities across America.
  • TRU stands for Truth, Responsibility, and Unity.\nThe idea for TRU Colors was sparked five years ago when a 16-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting.
  • Since then, the company has invested in developing a sustainable business model and scalable social mission platform.
  • Over 80% of the TRU Colors team are active gang members whose street skills and influence translate into corporate skills and more peaceful streets.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Reopens to the Public

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Los Angeles, CA, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, welcomes back the public to the reopened Natural History Museum (NHM) in Exposition Park with new health and safety protocols in place.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, welcomes back the public to the reopened Natural History Museum (NHM) in Exposition Park with new health and safety protocols in place.
  • Dr. Bettison-Varga said, The Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits have brought joy to generations of Angelenos for more than a century.
  • All visitors will receive touch styluses upon admission to NHM that may be used to interact more safely with touchscreens throughout the museum.
  • The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall.

Center Street Partners Supports Construction Of Emergency Security Operations Center In Los Angeles

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Center Street Partners, a joint venture consisting of leading program/construction management firms, STV and Anser Advisory, has been selected by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to serve as the construction support services consultant for the $83.6 million Metro Center Street Emergency Security Operations Center project.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Center Street Partners, a joint venture consisting of leading program/construction management firms, STV and Anser Advisory, has been selected by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to serve as the construction support services consultant for the $83.6 million Metro Center Street Emergency Security Operations Center project.
  • Additionally, Center Street Partners is supporting Metro by reviewing project submittals and coordinating with the client, the general contractor, S.J.
  • Amoroso Construction, the design team, the City of Los Angeles, and other stakeholders.
  • Located in Los Angeles's Arts District, the Metro Center project will be a one-story essential facility and will serve as a central location for Metro's emergency preparedness and security operations.

Aspire Los Angeles Partners with Side, Combining Personalized Service With Next-Level Real Estate Tech

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aspire Los Angeles today announced its partnership with Side , the only real estate brokerage that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into boutique brands and businesses.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aspire Los Angeles today announced its partnership with Side , the only real estate brokerage that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into boutique brands and businesses.
  • Aspire serves Central Los Angeles but specializes in Jefferson Park, West Adams, Leimert Park, Mid-City, and South LA.
  • Partnering with Side will ensure Aspire Los Angeles remains at the cutting edge of the evolving real estate market while allowing its agents to continue delivering premium services to their clients.
  • Since 2017, Aspire Los Angeles has been fulfilling its clients' unique desires and providing personalized care that helps them realize their goals.

Crenshaw Communications Wins 2020 PRSA-NY Big Apple

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Monday, October 5, 2020
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Winners were announced on September 30 during a virtual awards ceremony.

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  • Winners were announced on September 30 during a virtual awards ceremony.
  • Crenshaw won in the category of Marketing Business-to-Business for Bizzabos EMPOWERing Gender Diversity in Events.
  • Bizzabo is a fantastic partner, and were honored to be recognized for such a worthwhile program, commented Dorothy Crenshaw, founder and CEO of Crenshaw Communications.
  • Crenshaw Communications is a New York PR and content agency specializing in public relations for high-growth technology companies.

Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles

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Friday, July 31, 2020
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We have a unique opportunity to do something impactful right now that will create lasting positive change for generations.

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  • We have a unique opportunity to do something impactful right now that will create lasting positive change for generations.
  • The shovel-ready project is located in Carson a community south of downtown Los Angeles neighbored by traditionally underserved areas including Compton, Watts and Inglewood.
  • I am eager to deepen our commitment in Los Angeles to bringing tennis and education together to change lives.
  • Founded in 1998 by Bruce and Martha Karsh, the Karsh Family Foundation focuses its philanthropy on education, community health and social welfare.

CIM Group Signs Agreement to Acquire Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Regional Mall in Los Angeles

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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CIM Group announced today that it has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the 869,000-square-foot Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, a regional shopping mall situated on over 40 acres at 3650 West Martin Luther King Boulevard in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw market of Los Angeles.

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  • CIM Group announced today that it has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the 869,000-square-foot Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, a regional shopping mall situated on over 40 acres at 3650 West Martin Luther King Boulevard in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw market of Los Angeles.
  • Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza occupies a pivotal location in a well-established Los Angeles community, centrally-located and adjacent to a soon-to-open Metro light rail station.
  • Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza is midway between downtown Los Angeles to the east, Santa Monica to the west, Beverly Hills and Hollywood to the north, and Inglewood to the south, making it centrally located to many of the residential and business centers in the greater Los Angeles area.
  • For more than 25 years, CIM has been an owner, operator, lender and developer of real assets in communities throughout the greater Los Angeles area.