Pico Rivera, California

The Water Replenishment District Launches Virtual Tour of the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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LAKEWOOD, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is excited to announce the launch of the virtual tour of its state-of-the-art Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC).

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  • LAKEWOOD, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is excited to announce the launch of the virtual tour of its state-of-the-art Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC).
  • "I'm pleased to announce the launch of the virtual tour of the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning.
  • To take the self-guided virtual tour of ARC, visit the WRD ARC 360 Virtual Tour webpage by clicking here .
  • Join us in exploring the innovative groundwater management practices at the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning!

Upholding legacy of Flying Tigers, renewing China-U.S. people-to-people friendship

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
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The event was hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

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  • The event was hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
  • Flying Tigers veterans Harry Moyer and Melvin McMullen paid tribute to the portraits of Major General Claire Lee Chennault.
  • In 1941, a large group of American young pilots, led by Chennault, established the AVG, also known as the Flying Tigers.
  • Erik Lutz, Mayor of Pico Rivera, California, told People's Daily that the friendship between the Flying Tigers and the Chinese people is something to be cherished.

J.B. Hunt Awards More Than $437K to Recipients in Second Annual Scholarship Program for Families

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, today announced it awarded scholarships to 100 new recipients of the J.B. Hunt Scholarship for Families program.

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  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, today announced it awarded scholarships to 100 new recipients of the J.B. Hunt Scholarship for Families program.
  • Since launching the program in 2022, J.B. Hunt has provided a total of $687,500 in educational financial assistance for the families of J.B. Hunt employees.
  • In the second year of the program, J.B. Hunt awarded a total of $437,500 in new and renewed scholarships.
  • The J.B. Hunt Scholarship Program for Families is supported by Scholarship America®, an organization that works to enrich education by assisting individuals, corporations and communities with fundraising and awarding scholarships to students.

Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors Approves Two Community Solar Projects with Pivot Energy to Serve Power Share Program Customers

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At its December meeting, the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors approved two 15-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Pivot Energy to develop rooftop community solar projects located within the City of Pico Rivera. The projects will serve customers in the Bassett and Avocado Heights communities through CPA's Power Share program, which promotes the development of renewable energy generation in and for underserved communities while providing enrolled customers with 100% renewable energy at a 20% bill discount.

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  • The two Pivot Energy projects are expected to serve an additional 340 Power Share customers.
  • "These local community solar projects will provide 100% renewable energy and bill discounts to hundreds of low-income customers within the communities we serve," said Clean Power Alliance CEO Ted Bardacke.
  • The Power Share program incorporates two California Public Utilities Commission-approved programs: the Disadvantaged Community Green Tariff (DAC-GT) program and the Community Solar Green Tariff (CS-GT) program.
  • Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects.

Fervo Announces 20 MW Power Purchase Agreement to Provide 24/7 Carbon-Free Geothermal Electricity to Southern California

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Today, Fervo Energy announced the execution of a 20 MW power purchase agreement to provide 24/7 carbon-free geothermal power to a group of nine California-based community choice aggregators (CCAs).

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  • Today, Fervo Energy announced the execution of a 20 MW power purchase agreement to provide 24/7 carbon-free geothermal power to a group of nine California-based community choice aggregators (CCAs).
  • The project will dispatch 20 MW of 24/7 carbon-free geothermal power from Fervos Beaver County, Utah position with expected operation in Q2 of 2026.
  • Fervo Energy applies proven technologies including horizontal drilling and distributed fiber optic sensing to geothermal power development to deliver more reliable and cost-effective projects.
  • Fervo Energy is making meaningful progress toward expanding geothermal accessibility, furthering climate action goals, all while providing carbon-free geothermal power to households throughout Southern California.

Nonprofit Credit Counselor MMI Will Help Consumers Save Thousands as Fed Looks To Raise Interest Rates Again

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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This figure is based on the $18,150 average balance of those seeking credit card debt help from MMI.

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  • This figure is based on the $18,150 average balance of those seeking credit card debt help from MMI.
  • The Federal Reserve is seeking to contain inflation by hiking interest rates, with two more rate hikes anticipated by the end of the year.
  • These interest rate hikes will raise average credit card rates to nearly 20% APR by years end - a record high since Bankrate began tracking this data.
  • Clients who enter into a debt management plan with MMI can substantially reduce their interest rates.

SoCalGas Facilities Begin Switch to 100% Renewable Power Under Green Rate Program

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

A total of 69 operating facilities, representing more than 80% of all electricity demand at these facilities, will now use renewable power from the electrical grid.

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  • A total of 69 operating facilities, representing more than 80% of all electricity demand at these facilities, will now use renewable power from the electrical grid.
  • SoCalGas has made plans to enroll its remaining eligible facilities and buildings in a similar renewable power program by the end of the year.
  • The purchase of 100% renewable electricity under SCE's Green Rate Program includes five Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs that SoCalGas subscribes to within the SCE territory.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook .

Bay Cities donates to toy drives and gives back to local communities

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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As such, we launched into gear by not only providing toys for the drive but also by designing a display system.

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  • As such, we launched into gear by not only providing toys for the drive but also by designing a display system.
  • Bay Cities designs, manufacturers and packs out point of purchase displays going into retail stores across the country.
  • "Bay Cities is happy to support the toy drives of Pico Rivera, Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach," said Greg Tucker, CEO.
  • Powered by technology and the best people, Bay Cities works seamlessly with brands and retailers to design and deliver product packaging and in-store display programs with ease and accuracy.

Bay Cities Donates Boxes to Pico Rivera Christmas Baskets for the Needy Event

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
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PICO RIVERA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Bay Cities donated over 1,000 corrugated boxes to be filled with Christmas dinner ingredients, gifts and treats in preparation for the annual Christmas Baskets for the Needy to be held at Pico Community Park on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

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  • PICO RIVERA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Bay Cities donated over 1,000 corrugated boxes to be filled with Christmas dinner ingredients, gifts and treats in preparation for the annual Christmas Baskets for the Needy to be held at Pico Community Park on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
  • In honoring this annual Bay Cities holiday tradition, volunteers will help in distribution of baskets, sorting of food, registration and check-in, toy distribution, and crowd control.
  • The Christmas Baskets for the Needy started over 25 years ago and now helps more than 1,100 families every year.
  • Bay Cities has provided boxes and assistance with this event for the past 21 years.

Bay Cities to Host Educational Summit Winning@retail, featuring Doug Stephens The Retail Prophet

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Monday, September 9, 2019
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PICO RIVERA, Calif., September 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bay Cities, North America's most innovative packaging and design company, today announces hosting an educational summit Winning@retail.

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  • PICO RIVERA, Calif., September 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bay Cities, North America's most innovative packaging and design company, today announces hosting an educational summit Winning@retail.
  • The summit will be held on September 12 and 13, 2019 at the Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach and at Bay Cities in Pico Rivera, CA.
  • For the summit, Bay Cities is bringing together industry experts to help brands WIN in the new frontier of retail.
  • All are invited to join Bay Cities at Winning@retail to learn more about the future of retail and retail shopper marketing tactics.