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Transcending Identity, Igniting Creativity: WeXL's Boundless Filmmaking Celebrates Joyful Collaboration Between Youth and Mentors

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Industry professionals -- Khepera Batties taught documentary filmmaking; Keika Lee and EunBi Chang, animation; Marissa Smit, acting; and Antonio Garro, green screen and editing. The mentors guided participants to discover their creative potential in a fun and nurturing setting.

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  • Over five weeks, kids aged 5 to 11 and mentors joyfully worked together, learning from one another and making movies.
  • WeXL celebrates the fruits of this exciting program with an exclusive screening of the youth films at The Little Roxie Theater.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WeXL.org, a trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to fostering creativity and equity, celebrates the completion of its first in-person Boundless Self-discovery Filmmaking program.
  • A harmonious collaboration unfolded as young creators aged 5 to 11 explored their passions while making movies.

Voter-Approved Affordable Housing Bond Project Breaks Ground on the City’s South Side

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Development partners and City officials gathered at the site of the future Los Arcos at VIDA to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development on San Antonio’s south side.

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  • Development partners and City officials gathered at the site of the future Los Arcos at VIDA to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development on San Antonio’s south side.
  • Los Arcos, which translates to “the arches” in Spanish, is the first project to break ground that utilizes funds from the 2022–2027 City of San Antonio (COSA) Housing Bond Program.
  • "This funding ensures that even in challenging construction times impactful projects like Los Arcos are able to provide affordability for households most impacted by the housing crisis.”
    In the May 7, 2022 election, San Antonio voters approved the City’s first-ever affordable housing bond that allocated funding for affordable housing opportunities through the production and preservation of affordable housing, targeting the most vulnerable households identified in alignment with the Council-approved Strategic Housing Implementation Plan.
  • “The San Antonio Housing Trust is honored to serve as a partner and co-developer on Los Arcos,” said Pete Alanis, Executive Director of the San Antonio Housing Trust.

California Cowboy Opens Distribution & Fulfillment Center in Ontario Canada

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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San Francisco, California, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Cowboy, the innovative apparel brand that created the concept of 'social-technical apparel', has opened a new Distribution & Fulfillment Center in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • San Francisco, California, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Cowboy, the innovative apparel brand that created the concept of 'social-technical apparel', has opened a new Distribution & Fulfillment Center in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
  • California Cowboy's design concepts are inspired by the love of the Golden State's lifestyle - leisurely, outdoor, and active.
  • The companys apres athleisure designs resonate with Canadian customers which represent California Cowboys largest market outside of the United States.
  • Prior to the launch of the Ontario Distribution and Fulfillment Center, Canadian customers encountered additional shipping costs, slower shipping times and challenges in order tracking.

Harborside Inc. Completes Acquisition of San Francisco Dispensary

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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With the completion of the Acquisition, Harborside expands its retail dispensary footprint in the state of California to five and solidifies a strong presence in the historic and culturally-significant Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco.

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  • With the completion of the Acquisition, Harborside expands its retail dispensary footprint in the state of California to five and solidifies a strong presence in the historic and culturally-significant Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco.
  • This new location will also introduce the best-in-class service and unbeatable product selection that Harborside has become famous for to an iconic area of San Francisco."
  • Upon closing of the Acquisition, Harborside paid an aggregate purchase price of USD $2,179,350 based on a post-build-out and proforma working capital enterprise value of USD $4,350,000 (the "Purchase Price").
  • Harborside has played an instrumental role in making cannabis safe and accessible to a broad and diverse community of California consumers.

Harborside Inc. to Acquire Ownership in a San Francisco Dispensary in the Historic Haight-Ashbury District

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Monday, October 19, 2020
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The Acquisition further expands Harborside's footprint in the state of California, solidifying a strong presence in the historical and culturally-significant Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco.

Key Points: 
  • The Acquisition further expands Harborside's footprint in the state of California, solidifying a strong presence in the historical and culturally-significant Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco.
  • "We're thrilled to be bringing Harborside's reputation for high-quality products and excellent retail experiences to the iconic Haight-Ashbury district," said Peter Bilodeau, Chairman and Interim CEO of Harborside.
  • Harborside has also agreed to purchase an additional 29.9% of the issued and outstanding Shares (the "Subsequent Shares") to get to an 80% ownership of FGW, subject to regulatory approvals.
  • Harborside has played an instrumental role in making cannabis safe and accessible to a broad and diverse community of California consumers.

Zephyr Real Estate’s Rich Bennett Sets Record-Breaking Condo Sale in Corona Heights

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Monday, December 30, 2019
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rich Bennett recently sold the condominium located at 4066 17th Street in Corona Heights at a record-breaking price per square foot of $1,874.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rich Bennett recently sold the condominium located at 4066 17th Street in Corona Heights at a record-breaking price per square foot of $1,874.
  • This condo that looks and feels like a house listed at $999,000 and sold for well over asking at $1,250,000.
  • Corona Heights, often considered part of the Castro and Upper Market neighborhoods, stretches between Buena Vista Park and Eureka Valley.
  • Centrally located near the Castro district, Corona Heights is known as a lively community with a small-town feel.

First legal cannabis store to open in Haight-Ashbury, "Berner's on Haight"

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
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In this partnership, Cole Ashbury Group will retain full ownership of the cannabis store with Shawn M. Richard serving as CEO of the store and advising Cookies with respect to its broader Social Equity strategy.

Key Points: 
  • In this partnership, Cole Ashbury Group will retain full ownership of the cannabis store with Shawn M. Richard serving as CEO of the store and advising Cookies with respect to its broader Social Equity strategy.
  • Gilbert Milam) bring 20 years of cannabis industry expertise and access to much-needed resources to the Haight Street shop.
  • Shawn M. Richardis a native San Franciscan who grew up within walking distance of the soon-to-open cannabis store.
  • Beginning this weekend, Haight-Ashbury shoppers will get access to the most in-demand cannabis products in the world in a contemporary, licensed, and secure store.

42nd Annual Haight-Ashbury Street Fair Announces 2019 Line-Up - Sponsored by Cookies

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1978, the annual, one-day street fair has allowed the community to celebrate the cultural contributions the Haight-Ashbury district has made to San Francisco.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1978, the annual, one-day street fair has allowed the community to celebrate the cultural contributions the Haight-Ashbury district has made to San Francisco.
  • This festival provides the neighborhood with the opportunity to showcase the variety of mercantile, cultural and community services available in this district.
  • By creating a festival atmosphere, the street fair creates a stage for many artisans, musicians, artists and performers to present their work to the public.
  • The 42nd Annual Haight Street Festival takes place Sunday, June 9, 2019, 11 a.m.-5:30 pm.

Clark Construction Partners with San Francisco Police Department to Sponsor Inaugural Black History Month Celebration at the Fillmore Heritage Center

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Thursday, February 14, 2019
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Construction is proud to be a sponsor of the first Black History Month Celebration presented by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) February 9 at the Fillmore Heritage Center.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Construction is proud to be a sponsor of the first Black History Month Celebration presented by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) February 9 at the Fillmore Heritage Center.
  • Under the leadership of San Francisco Chief of Police William Scott, SFPD's first-ever Black History Month event honored the contributions and history of African-Americans in San Francisco.
  • According to Chief Scott, "A successful police department must be a partnership between the community and officers."
  • The Fillmore Heritage Center is located in the heart of the Fillmore district, a historically African-American neighborhood in San Francisco with a rich cultural heritage, but also a legacy of economic marginalization.

Old Pal Launches Billboard and Poster Campaigns in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco

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Thursday, January 10, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Pal announces a public eye display campaign to start the new year with billboards and posters in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Pal announces a public eye display campaign to start the new year with billboards and posters in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
  • The Mission, Outer Sunset, SOMA, Marina, Haight Ashbury and Berkeley in San Francisco.
  • "Old Pal's vision is much larger then just cannabis; in fact, we're a brand dedicated to building culture around every aspect of the Old Pal lifestyle," said Jason Osni, Old Pal co-founder.
  • As cannabis becomes a national topic of conversation, Old Pal will help push the narrative of acceptance from coast-to-coast.