LOS ANGELES COUNTY

New Poll Shows Overwhelming Demand for Skilled Trades Classes in L.A. County High Schools

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Women, Teens, Men, Parenting, Primary, Secondary, Consumer, Education, Training, Research, School, Harbor Freight Tools, Public policy, Welding, Boy, Female, Child, Life, Student, Male, Housing, Love, La Mirada High School, Public opinion, Parent, Tutoring

Eighty-seven percent of voters agree that it “was a mistake” to remove classes in subjects including carpentry, welding, transportation mechanics, and other skilled trades from most Los Angeles high schools and identify this removal as a convincing reason to expand skilled trades education in public high schools.

Key Points: 
  • Eighty-seven percent of voters agree that it “was a mistake” to remove classes in subjects including carpentry, welding, transportation mechanics, and other skilled trades from most Los Angeles high schools and identify this removal as a convincing reason to expand skilled trades education in public high schools.
  • Today, fewer than 1 in 5 public high schools in L.A. County’s 80 school districts offer any type of skilled trades education.
  • Merely 20 schools across the county offer classes in construction and only one offers an electrical course, despite nationwide labor shortages in these high-paying fields.
  • The mission of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is to increase support and understanding of, and investment in, skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools.

WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine to host annual Open House April 6

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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POMONA, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine is thrilled to announce the return of its popular College of Veterinary Medicine Open House on April 6, 2024. The event is set to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature immersive experiences and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. WesternU's address is 309 E. Second St., Pomona, California 91766.

Key Points: 
  • POMONA, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine is thrilled to announce the return of its popular College of Veterinary Medicine Open House on April 6, 2024.
  • Last year, the Open House attracted more than 4,000 guests, reinforcing its status as a premier community engagement event.
  • We welcome potential students, their families, and community members to join us in exploring the world of veterinary medicine.
  • Pet owners are invited to bring their cats and dogs to the Open House for vaccinations.

Fostering Joy: "Birthday Palooza" Returns on Saturday, April 13, 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Kidspace Children's Museum, Organization, Love, Sibling, LDS Family Services, TAY, Learning, Partnership, Dignity, Travel, Emotional intelligence, Clothing, Child, Food, Volunteering, Suitcase, Shoe, Pritzker family, Safety, Book, Movement, Parent, Singing

LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want to do big things, you need great partners. That's why a collaborative of non-profit organizations is joining forces to throw the second ever "Birthday Palooza," a celebratory day-long event that reunites hundreds of siblings separated by foster care. Foster Love, Kidspace Children's Museum, Make Good Inc., and Hope in a Suitcase will partner for the event at Kidspace in Pasadena on Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00 AM.

Key Points: 
  • "We know that visitation time, including time with siblings, is critical to maintaining family bonds, supporting child well-being, and increasing reunification rates.
  • Birthday Palooza is a joyful way to reunite siblings, strengthen their bonds, and create lasting memories together."
  • Birthday Palooza helps biological siblings separated in the foster system celebrate one of the family milestones they miss the most; sharing birthdays together.
  • It includes financial and nutritional literacy, social and emotional intelligence and having one's needs met with dignity and respect.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Ninth Annual Make March Matter® Fundraising Campaign

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched its ninth annual Make March Matter campaign Friday.

Key Points: 
  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched its ninth annual Make March Matter campaign Friday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301906127/en/
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles kicks off its ninth annual Make March Matter fundraising campaign.
  • Make March Matter is an annual fundraising campaign that builds awareness and support for children’s health in Los Angeles.
  • The goal of the campaign is to raise money in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to ensure that all of its pediatric patients receive the critical, lifesaving care they need.

CA Lt. Governor Honors Nation’s First Transgender Facility Vote Center

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.

Key Points: 
  • California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.
  • “The opening of the nation's first transgender voting center today in Los Angeles marks a significant milestone in our efforts to champion equity, inclusivity, and LGBTQA+ rights in California,” said Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
  • Queen Chela Demuir of UWC added, “We have reached out to our transgender community across Los Angeles County, encouraging them to join us to vote here at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center.
  • Voter registration services are available at all vote centers, and voters who wish to drop off their voted mail ballot may do that at any vote center as well.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Granted Nearly $300 Million in 2023

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that the year-end grantmaking payout was $290 million in 2023, and $29.3 million in grants, including Program-Related Investments, were approved at the fourth quarter board meeting alone.

Key Points: 
  • Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that the year-end grantmaking payout was $290 million in 2023, and $29.3 million in grants, including Program-Related Investments, were approved at the fourth quarter board meeting alone.
  • The Hilton Foundation Safe Water initiative supports 4Ward Development as a subsidiary of Water4 to expand its public-private water service delivery model.
  • This partnership is one example of the Safe Water initiative’s commitment to create sustainable solutions for quality water service delivery in rural communities.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Foundation’s Safe Water initiative awarded $36.3 million in grants in 2023, representing the largest financial commitment to a single program area within the fiscal year.

LA Rams, It's Bigger Than Us, Pepsi and LA Regional Food Bank Join Forces to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The event was hosted by the Los Angeles Rams and non-profit partners It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU) and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to celebrate Black History Month.

Key Points: 
  • The event was hosted by the Los Angeles Rams and non-profit partners It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU) and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to celebrate Black History Month.
  • "We are proud to empower and uplift South LA communities, providing resources such as nutritious food from the LA Regional Food Bank, quality education and community support," said
    IBTU Founder and CEO Tyrone Nance.
  • "We're honored to partner with exceptional organizations on this event to provide much-needed food assistance to 800 families and individuals," said Michael Flood, LA Regional Food Bank President and CEO.
  • With ongoing support from community partners, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank helps an average of 900,000 individuals in need every month.

Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. Provides Corporate and Operational Update

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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HENDERSON, Nev., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. (OTC: SIRC) (“SIRC” or “the Company”), an integrated, single-source solutions provider of solar power, roofing and EV charging systems provides company updates including projects, staffing, share valuation and the Tribeca Energy arrangement.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Nev., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. (OTC: SIRC) (“SIRC” or “the Company”), an integrated, single-source solutions provider of solar power, roofing and EV charging systems provides company updates including projects, staffing, share valuation and the Tribeca Energy arrangement.
  • PLEMCo has been awarded multiple bids over the past several weeks ranging from “installation only” to “design and installation” projects.
  • Housing Community Development - Solar, Canopy and EV Chargers: This project involves design and installation of a parking lot canopy with solar system on top and EV chargers under the canopy.
  • Rich Hadsall is coming back on board focusing on residential solar and roofing sales.

Los Angeles County Awards 5 Year Contract to Genasys for Evacuation Management Solution

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Emergency, OEM, SAN, City, Intelligence, OES, Organization, Law enforcement, GNSS

The Genasys Protect platform allows Los Angeles County to create targeted evacuation zones for the entire county, playing a vital role in emergency planning and coordination across fire and law enforcement organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The Genasys Protect platform allows Los Angeles County to create targeted evacuation zones for the entire county, playing a vital role in emergency planning and coordination across fire and law enforcement organizations.
  • Los Angeles County is the nation's most populous county with approximately 10 million residents (over a quarter of California’s population) living over 4,000 square miles, an area larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined.
  • “Within the last few years, 36 of California’s 58 counties have adopted Genasys Protect EVAC and we are committed to the success of LA County."
  • Purpose built for all hazards, Genasys Protect EVAC is a comprehensive solution for collaborative, inter-agency decision making, evacuation planning and public message formation.

Large-Scale Rooftop Solar Project Unveiled in Northeast San Fernando Valley

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Friday, January 26, 2024
Environment, Construction & Property, Public Policy, Government, Building Systems, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Energy, State, Local, Other Construction & Property, Carbon footprint, The Business Council, Quality of life, LADWP, Carbon, Tree, Fit, Human, Workforce, Air pollution, Renewable energy

“Projects like these reduce our carbon footprint and strengthen the local economy in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.

Key Points: 
  • “Projects like these reduce our carbon footprint and strengthen the local economy in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.
  • We thank the Los Angeles Business Council and our valley regional partners for making this project a reality.”
    The solar project was officially unveiled at a ceremony hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council, which has played a pivotal role in bringing solar programs like the FiT program to areas historically impacted by high pollution.
  • Assemblywoman Luz Rivas, who represents the San Fernando Valley, commended California for outperforming the rest of the world in renewable energy.
  • In 2018, the Wells Fargo Foundation awarded the coalition a $500,000 grant to support the installation of rooftop solar as well as urban greening initiatives in the Northeast Valley.