Southern California

The Dominguez Firm Surprises Shoppers in South Central Los Angeles

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Monday, May 18, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Dominguez Firm surprised unsuspecting local shoppers at Superior Grocers' South Central location on Vermont and Slauson Avenues on Monday morning.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Dominguez Firm surprised unsuspecting local shoppers at Superior Grocers' South Central location on Vermont and Slauson Avenues on Monday morning.
  • Attorney J.J. Dominguez, CEO, and Founder of The Dominguez Firm, LLP came up with the idea as a way to help vulnerable families in South Central Los Angeles coping with the pandemic.
  • He stated, "The Dominguez Firm is glad to provide this courtesy, and to be an example for other businesses to give back.
  • Over 30 years ago, J.J. Dominguez founded The Dominguez Firm based on the principles of compassion, service and results.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Donates 50,000 Snack Packs to Los Angeles Communities Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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ORANGE, Calif., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to communities throughout Los Angeles County amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to communities throughout Los Angeles County amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Through a partnership with Los Angeles-based charity Food Finders, the LOSSAN Agency has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to food banks and homeless shelters across Los Angeles County over the past two months.
  • The Pacific Surfliner-branded snack packs are typically served onboard as a complimentary amenity in Business Class and include turkey jerky, crackers, cheese spread, trail mix, and other items.
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    While the Pacific Surfliner continues to operate as an essential service for those who must travel, surplus snack packs are also being handed out onboard the Pacific Surfliner at no cost to all ticketed passengers.

Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service® Reports Worst Universe Quarterly Median Return Since the Financial Crisis

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Institutional assets tracked by Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service (Wilshire TUCS) posted an all-plan median return of -11.87 percent for first quarter and -3.67 percent for the year ending March 31, 2020.

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  • Institutional assets tracked by Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service (Wilshire TUCS) posted an all-plan median return of -11.87 percent for first quarter and -3.67 percent for the year ending March 31, 2020.
  • Wilshire TUCS, a cooperative effort between Wilshire Analytics, the investment technology foundation of Wilshire Associates Incorporated (Wilshire), and custodial organizations, is widely considered the definitive benchmark for U.S. institutional plan assets performance and allocation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200512005291/en/
    The performance of U.S. institutional plan assets was negatively impacted by both equity and fixed income exposures.
  • Wilshire Associates is a leading global financial services firm, dedicated to improving outcomes for investors worldwide.

Uninsured Inland Empire Residents Receive 24/7 Access to COVID-19 Medical Advice

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Friday, May 8, 2020
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Uninsured Inland Empire residents now have access to medical advice 24/7 through the Inland Empire COVID-19 Medline, thanks to a collaboration between Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), 211 Riverside and San Bernardino County, Riverside and San Bernardino County Public Health,and Carenet Health.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Uninsured Inland Empire residents now have access to medical advice 24/7 through the Inland Empire COVID-19 Medline, thanks to a collaboration between Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), 211 Riverside and San Bernardino County, Riverside and San Bernardino County Public Health,and Carenet Health.
  • In weeks prior, COVID-19 medical advice was offered to uninsured Inland Empire Residents through 211 on a limited basis.
  • Inland Empire COVID-19 Medline was created to expand upon the original service and to provide a sustainable source of care for the Inland Empire's uninsured population during this pandemic.
  • To support uninsured Inland Empire residents through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the line will remain operational through the pandemic.

Southern California Messengers Ramps Up Hiring in Response to Coronavirus Demand

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern California Messengers (SCM), one of the fastest growing same-day delivery companies in Southern California, shared today that they are ramping up hiring to address the increased demand resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern California Messengers (SCM), one of the fastest growing same-day delivery companies in Southern California, shared today that they are ramping up hiring to address the increased demand resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Southern California Messengers is currently hiring for both permanent and temporary courier positions across the 10-county region it serves.
  • "Los Angeles is our home, and Southern California Messengers is committed to helping our community navigate this unprecedented event," said John Neiman, CEO and Founder at Southern California Messengers.
  • Southern California Messengers provides same-day delivery services to retailers, stylists, entertainment companies, medical and pharmaceutical companies, law firms, and more.

SCE Grows Clean Energy Portfolio, Enhances System Reliability With 770 Megawatts of New Energy Storage Capacity

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Friday, May 1, 2020
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Southern California Edison announced that it has signed seven contracts totaling 770 megawatts of battery-based energy storage resources to help enhance the regions electric system reliability needs.

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  • Southern California Edison announced that it has signed seven contracts totaling 770 megawatts of battery-based energy storage resources to help enhance the regions electric system reliability needs.
  • The recently conducted solicitation and the resulting contracts make up one of the countrys largest energy storage procurements.
  • The projects will enhance electric grid reliability and help address potential energy shortfalls identified in California.
  • Last year, the California Public Utilities Commission identified potential reliability issues in the states electric supply.

SoCalGas Donates $10,000 to Non-Profit Hope through Housing Foundation; Partners with Local Restaurant to Feed Yucca Valley Seniors

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Friday, April 24, 2020
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SoCalGas and Hope Through Housing have partnered with local Yucca Valley restaurant John's Place to deliver individually packaged lunches once a week to each of the 85 seniors living at the property for the next month.

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  • SoCalGas and Hope Through Housing have partnered with local Yucca Valley restaurant John's Place to deliver individually packaged lunches once a week to each of the 85 seniors living at the property for the next month.
  • In addition, Hope Through Housing will be providing regular well-being calls, individual resource assistance, and virtual financial counseling to residents in need.
  • The Hope through Housing Foundation is committed to elevating the health, well-being, and self-sufficiency of low-income families and seniors.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

Advisory for Thursday, April 30: Edison International to Hold Conference Call on First Quarter 2020 Financial Results

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Edison International (NYSE:EIX), through its subsidiaries, is a distributor and generator of electric power, as well as a provider of energy services and technologies, including renewable energy.

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  • Edison International (NYSE:EIX), through its subsidiaries, is a distributor and generator of electric power, as well as a provider of energy services and technologies, including renewable energy.
  • Headquartered in Rosemead, Calif., Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, one of the nations largest electric utilities.
  • Edison International is also the parent company of Edison Energy, a portfolio of competitive businesses that provide commercial and industrial customers with energy management and procurement services.
  • Edison Energy is independent from Southern California Edison.

Hill International Wins 2020 CMAA Southern California Chapter Project Achievement Award for the City of Orange Metrolink Parking Structure Project

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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The more than $30-million project earned the project achievement award in the $11 million-to-$50 million transportation category.

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  • The more than $30-million project earned the project achievement award in the $11 million-to-$50 million transportation category.
  • The award will be presented to Hill at the chapters 28th Annual Awards Gala on September 3, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
  • This was a great project and very deserving of such an award, says Hill Vice President Nazem Moussa, who served as project manager for the City of Orange Metrolink Parking Structure.
  • The new parking structure is large enough to meet current and future parking needs at the Orange Transportation Center serving Metrolink commuters in the region for years to come.

Westlake Chemical Announces First Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

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Monday, April 20, 2020
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Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its 2020 first quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Monday, May 4, 2020.

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  • Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its 2020 first quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Monday, May 4, 2020.
  • The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release.
  • To access the conference call, dial (855) 760-8160, or (704) 288-0624 for international callers, approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and reference passcode 5672078.
  • A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours after its conclusion for seven days.