California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Southern California Edison Files Annual Update to Wildfire Mitigation Plan

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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Southern California Edison today filed its annual update to its 2020-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the California Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety.

Key Points: 
  • Southern California Edison today filed its annual update to its 2020-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the California Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety.
  • While it can never be fully eliminated, SCE expects to further reduce risk with the work outlined in our 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan update and reduce the size and scope of PSPS events.
  • Last year, the implementation of the wildfire mitigation plan cost $1.66 billion and the company expects to spend approximately the same amount this year.
  • An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nations largest electric utilities, serving a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

Greenberg Traurig Adds Investment Management Corporate Shareholder in Los Angeles

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Corporate Practice with the addition of Emily Stephens to the Los Angeles office .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Corporate Practice with the addition of Emily Stephens to the Los Angeles office .
  • Stephens advises clients in various aspects of financial management, bringing 14 years of in-house experience at a major investment firm.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's California Offices: Greenberg Traurig has more than 175 corporate, entertainment, government law and policy, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and taxation attorneys in California, located in Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2400 attorneys in 42 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

/R E P E A T -- Webinar - New Proposition 65 Warnings/

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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For some time, changes to the Prop 65 short form warnings have been discussed by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) including consultation on the proposed new warnings in 2020 and 2021.

Key Points: 
  • For some time, changes to the Prop 65 short form warnings have been discussed by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) including consultation on the proposed new warnings in 2020 and 2021.
  • Based on comments from those consultations, OEHHA has proposed some additional changes and a short consultation to January 21 2022.
  • The new changes focus primarily on the placement and text of the short form warnings but include new options for the long form warnings.
  • Claigan has tested thousands of products for Prop 65 compliance and being the technical support for numerous Prop 65 notice defences.

Webinar - New Proposition 65 Warnings

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -On 19 January 2022, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will present a webinar on the updated proposed changes to California Proposition 65 warnings.This webinar will discuss proposed warning changes likely to go into effect in spring of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -On 19 January 2022, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will present a webinar on the updated proposed changes to California Proposition 65 warnings.This webinar will discuss proposed warning changes likely to go into effect in spring of 2023.
  • For some time, changes to the Prop 65 short form warnings have been discussed by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) including consultation on the proposed new warnings in 2020 and 2021.
  • The new changes focus primarily on the placement and text of the short form warnings but include new options for the long form warnings.
  • Claigan has tested thousands of products for Prop 65 compliance and being the technical support for numerous Prop 65 notice defences.

Two New Members Bring Conservation Expertise and Wildlife Media Experience to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is welcoming two new members to its Board of Trustees.

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  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is welcoming two new members to its Board of Trustees.
  • Aulani and Gary bring a remarkable amount of experience in conservation, wildlife protection and leadership in community engagement.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Parkgiving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action.
  • Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring All Life Thrives.

CWCI: California WC Hospital Stays Decline as COVID Affects the Quantity and Types of Admissions

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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The latest update to California Workers Compensation Institute (CWCI) research on California workers compensation inpatient hospital stays shows the number of injured worker hospitalizations fell 17.2 percent in 2020 the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the total decline since 2010 to 47.2 percent.

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  • The latest update to California Workers Compensation Institute (CWCI) research on California workers compensation inpatient hospital stays shows the number of injured worker hospitalizations fell 17.2 percent in 2020 the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the total decline since 2010 to 47.2 percent.
  • Using hospital discharge data compiled by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) on nearly 39.2 million 2010 through 2020 inpatient stays, CWCI measured and compared the volume and types of California inpatient hospitalizations paid under workers compensation to those paid by Medicare, Medi-Cal and private coverage.
  • CWCI has published its study in a Research Update report, California Workers Comp Inpatient Hospital Trends, 2010-2020, which Institute members and subscribers can access in the Research section at www.cwci.org and others can purchase for $14 from CWCIs online store.
  • View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211029005520/en/

SoCalGas Announces Agreements to Resolve Aliso Canyon Litigation

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced agreements that are expected to resolve substantially all material civil litigation against SoCalGas related to the 2015 Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility leak.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced agreements that are expected to resolve substantially all material civil litigation against SoCalGas related to the 2015 Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility leak.
  • As a result of the agreements, SoCalGas will record an after-tax charge of approximately $1.1 billion this month.
  • In July 2017, state regulators cleared SoCalGas to resume injections at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook .

SBA Administrator and Rep. Velázquez (D-NY) Visit Navy Yard PPE Manufacturer, American PAPR

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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The visit kicked off an all-day tour of small businesses and manufacturers in New Yorks 7th Congressional District.

Key Points: 
  • The visit kicked off an all-day tour of small businesses and manufacturers in New Yorks 7th Congressional District.
  • American PAPR and its 17-state supply chain serve as an example as to how small businesses can create good jobs locally, build Made in America supply chains and grow our economy.
  • Representing more than 30 million small businesses in the United States, Guzman was sworn in as the 27th Administrator of the SBA on March 17, 2021.
  • To learn more about American PAPR and the FELIX-200 PAPR, please visit https://american-papr.com/ .

Office of Traffic Safety, Safety Center Hosts “Superheroes” Day Full of Biking, Walking Safety Activities

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Sunday, September 19, 2021
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The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Safety Center Incorporated partnered to encourage the young traffic safety superheroes to dress up in capes and masks as they participated in bicycle and pedestrian obstacle courses that put their safety skills to the test.

Key Points: 
  • The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Safety Center Incorporated partnered to encourage the young traffic safety superheroes to dress up in capes and masks as they participated in bicycle and pedestrian obstacle courses that put their safety skills to the test.
  • We are proud to partner with Safety Center to host a hands-on event for children that can help them at the start of the school year.
  • Empowering children to be safety superheroes is more than just telling them what to do or what not to do, said Jenny Mensch, Safety Center Community Programs Manager.
  • The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) administers traffic safety grants that deliver innovative programs and help to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries on California roads.

Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for COVID-19 Death of San Quentin Sergeant Gilbert Polanco

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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This is believed to be the first such federal lawsuit against the State of California or its prison administrators for the COVID-related death of a State employee.

Key Points: 
  • This is believed to be the first such federal lawsuit against the State of California or its prison administrators for the COVID-related death of a State employee.
  • Polancos constitutional rights, violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Defendants negligent infliction of emotional distress on Sgt.
  • Gilbert Polanco dedicated his life to what he called his San Quentin family.
  • Gilbert Polanco was 55 years old at the time of his death from the COVID-19 Coronavirus on August 9, 2020.