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Malibu Makeover: State and Local Partners Working Together to Make Deadly 21-Mile Corridor Safer

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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“Go Safely PCH is more than a campaign – it’s a movement demonstrating our collective commitment to making this beautiful corridor safer for everyone who travels on it,” said Secretary Omishakin.

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  • “Go Safely PCH is more than a campaign – it’s a movement demonstrating our collective commitment to making this beautiful corridor safer for everyone who travels on it,” said Secretary Omishakin.
  • “Through infrastructure improvements, increased enforcement and drivers doing their part by slowing down, we can and will save lives.
  • “While we advance important infrastructure and legislative changes for a safer PCH, education is essential.
  • Santa Monica’s Local Roadway Safety Plan identifies PCH as a priority corridor for infrastructure safety improvements as part of the Caltrans PCH corridor study.

Camping World Partners with Altor Locks to Keep RVer's Trailers Safe & Secure with the Patented ICON Trailer Lock as Trailer Thefts Continue to Rise

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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STERLING, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Altor Locks, the small manufacturer with the strongest coupler lock available on the market, and Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World"), the World's Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, have partnered to help campers keep their trailers safe by making the ICON Trailer Lock available to Camping World and Overton's customers.

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  • "We are more than pleased to partner with Marcus Lemonis and his team at Camping World," said Larry Thomas, Altor Locks' Chief Revenue Officer said.
  • "Adding hitch locks" is the second most important step to prevent theft, behind "storing the trailer in a safe area," Blancq shared.
  • Camping World has chosen to offer the Altor ICON Trailer Lock, because it can help RVers thwart thieves wielding portable power tools, especially angle grinders.
  • Product review expert and influencer Mr. Truck called the ICON Trailer Lock "the best lock you can buy" after he "tests, tortures, and reviews" it.

Loft Dynamics Opens First Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub in North America

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, today announced the opening of its first Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub and the company's first North American headquarters, located at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO). The hub features the company's Airbus H125 VR Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD), offering a hands-on way for even more pilots and aviation leaders to experience the future of pilot training and the benefits of VR technology at a critical time for the aviation industry.

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  • Following FAA's Recent Purchase of Loft Simulators, LAPD Air Support Division Announces Intent to Purchase a Simulator to Strengthen Training Program
    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, today announced the opening of its first Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub and the company's first North American headquarters, located at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO).
  • Loft Dynamics expanded to North America in 2021, integrating its simulators at various flight schools, helicopter operators, and global regulatory organizations – from Airbus Helicopters to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Loft Dynamics' Santa Monica Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub is located at 3221 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
  • To learn more about the hub, or to experience Loft Dynamics' Airbus H125 simulator in person, book a demo .

ECAMSECURE Surveillance Leads to Arrests and Recovery of $20M in Los Angeles Rail Thefts

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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In November and December 2021, rail theft in LA led the Los Angeles Police Department's Commercial Crimes Division Train Burglary Task Force (TBTF) to conduct surveillance of known cargo theft suspects.

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  • In November and December 2021, rail theft in LA led the Los Angeles Police Department's Commercial Crimes Division Train Burglary Task Force (TBTF) to conduct surveillance of known cargo theft suspects.
  • Following a meeting with the TBTF, ECAMSECURE designed a surveillance solution of free-standing Mobile Surveillance Unit (MSU) MINIs and monitoring software, the Virtual Guard Platform, to be undetected by suspects and capable of close, flexible observation.
  • The MSU MINI cameras were equipped with night vision and pan-and-zoom capabilities, increasing the ability to detect criminal behavior around the clock.
  • Through ECAMSECURE surveillance, the TBTF was able to identify suspects and revealed them loading stolen property into a vehicle.

Wrap Announces Extension of LAPD BolaWrap Pilot Program

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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LAPD conducted their BolaWrap 150 instructor training in April 2022, with field officer training taking place in May 2022.

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  • LAPD conducted their BolaWrap 150 instructor training in April 2022, with field officer training taking place in May 2022.
  • Our team is excited to join the LAPD in this next step in their pilot program of the BolaWrap 150 force avoidance tool, said Wrap CEO, TJ Kennedy.
  • We believe the large deployment of the BolaWrap 150 devices in these two prominent Los Angeles divisions will support successful outcomes for the LAPD.
  • LAPD Assistant Chief Dominic Choi said, We are looking forward to deploying the new BolaWrap 150 force avoidance tool in the field during this pilot program.

Chrysler Brand Teams Up With The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jay Leno, BraunAbility to Provide Wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica to Family in Need

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chrysler brand, with The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jay Leno and BraunAbility, surprised long-serving Los Angeles Police Department Officer Christian Arrue and his family with a customized 2022 wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica.

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  • AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chrysler brand, with The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jay Leno and BraunAbility, surprised long-serving Los Angeles Police Department Officer Christian Arrue and his family with a customized 2022 wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica.
  • Taking place during a live taping on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jay Leno presented the family with the vehicle to help Bella, the officer's daughter who has cerebral palsy.
  • The wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica celebrates BraunAbility's 50th anniversary and is the latest in a long line of accessible vehicles engineered between the world leader in mobility and Chrysler.
  • The partnership began more than 45 years ago, and the latest Chrysler Pacifica offering from BraunAbility is the most spacious wheelchair van in the industry.

Los Angeles Urban League Honors Civil Rights Leader Reverend James Lawson at 47th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Dinner

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) is proud to honor legendary civil rights leader James Lawson with its Centennial Award at the highly anticipated Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala. The theme of this year's dinner is "A Century of Service" The 47th Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Chris Schauble, KTLA 5 Anchor, is slated to serve as the Master of Ceremony and the Inner City Youth Orchestra will be providing the music for the Fundraising Gala. There will be a red carpet and cocktail reception which begins at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will commence at 6:30 p.m.

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  • Lawson is one of the Civil Rights Movement's leading activists, theoreticians, and tacticians of nonviolence within the movement.
  • LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) is proud to honor legendary civil rights leader James Lawson with its Centennial Award at the highly anticipated Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala.
  • However, attendees can look forward to enjoying an epic and memorable event honoring legendary civil rights leader Reverend James Lawson.
  • The Whitney M. Young, Jr., Awards Dinner, which raises funds for the Los Angeles Urban League and its community outreach programs, is one of the 'must attend' yearly events in Los Angeles.

Californians Against Retail And Residential Theft Launch Effort To Educate Lawmakers And The Public About Growing Wave of Theft

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft (CARRT) launched its campaign to raise lawmakers' and the public's knowledge of the growing theft problem in the state.

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  • Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft (CARRT) launched its campaign to raise lawmakers' and the public's knowledge of the growing theft problem in the state.
  • "Retail theft losses may be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
  • "It's time to put an end to retail and residential theft on Main Street and in our neighborhoods," said Matt Ross, spokesperson for CARRT.
  • "That starts with a series of discussions in the Capitol and our neighborhoods to identify realistic solutions to the growing theft problem."

Veteran LAPD Air Support Sergeant-Senior Supervisor Jorge Gonzalez Joins Helinet as New Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Helinet, one of the most diverse and respected helicopter companies in the United States, announced today the appointment of Jorge Gonzalez as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Helinet, one of the most diverse and respected helicopter companies in the United States, announced today the appointment of Jorge Gonzalez as its new Chief Operating Officer.
  • Gonzalez recently retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 38 years of dedicated service and brings years of strategic aviation leadership to his new role.
  • "Helinet has done an excellent job supporting LAPD over the years and has become a trusted advisor to the police department along with many other agencies," stated Gonzalez.
  • "He had serval opportunities presented upon his retirement at LAPD and we are thrilled he chose to join Helinet.

St. Joseph Center and City/County of Los Angeles Collaboration Helps House 211 Unhoused Neighbors in Venice

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Joseph Center expresses its gratitude to all those involved in helping Encampments to Homes on Ocean Front Walk in Venice.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Joseph Center expresses its gratitude to all those involved in helping Encampments to Homes on Ocean Front Walk in Venice.
  • In total, the successful team effort moved 211 previously unhoused neighbors off of Ocean Front Walk into housing.
  • Encampments to Homes was a collaborative effort with Mayor Garcetti, Councilmember Mike Bonin, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and LAHSA (Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency).
  • St. Joseph Center has always remained headquartered in Venice and the Ocean Front Walk effort was a natural engagement within its neighborhood.