Geography of Southern California

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia Joins Linc Housing and the Community to Celebrate the Completion of 95 New Affordable and Supportive Homes at Spark at Midtown

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Geography of California, Geography of Southern California, Midtown Omaha, Long Beach, California, Midtown, Affordable housing, Southern California

"Our efforts to address and expand affordable housing opportunities across all parts of Long Beach continue to be successful," said Mayor Garcia.

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  • "Our efforts to address and expand affordable housing opportunities across all parts of Long Beach continue to be successful," said Mayor Garcia.
  • "This development will provide affordable homes, address housing insecurity and help ignite the revitalization of the Long Beach Boulevard corridor."
  • Spark at Midtown, located at 1900 Long Beach Blvd., is one of the first developments under Long Beach's Midtown Specific Plan.
  • It's housing, supportive services, and community revitalization - all at the same time," said Suny Lay Chang, Linc president and COO.

FirstService Residential Now Managing Morrison Ranch Estates Homeowners Association in Agoura Hills, California

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Simi Hills, Geography of California, Geography of Southern California, FirstService, Morrison Ranch, Agoura Hills, California, Agoura Hills, California

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential , North America's leading community management company, was awarded the management contract for Morrison Ranch Estates Homeowners Association in Agoura Hills, California.

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  • AGOURA HILLS, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential , North America's leading community management company, was awarded the management contract for Morrison Ranch Estates Homeowners Association in Agoura Hills, California.
  • "We are honored and excited to partner with the Morrison Ranch community," said Shauna Gatlin, regional director at FirstService Residential.
  • "Through our transparent team-based service model, we hope to make a difference in the lives of Morrison Ranch residents daily."
  • FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (FSV), a North American leader in the property services sector.

Howard’s Welcomes LG Exec To Long Beach Experience Center

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Marketing, Geography of California, Geography of Southern California, La Habra, California, Interactive kiosk, Long Beach, California

LA HABRA, Calif., July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howards , Southern California's premier independent appliance retailer, proudly welcomed William Joowan Cho, Chief Strategy Officer Globally for LG Electronics, at the companys Long Beach Experience Center, located in the Marina Pacifica shopping center.

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  • LA HABRA, Calif., July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howards , Southern California's premier independent appliance retailer, proudly welcomed William Joowan Cho, Chief Strategy Officer Globally for LG Electronics, at the companys Long Beach Experience Center, located in the Marina Pacifica shopping center.
  • I am impressed with what Howards has accomplished at their Long Beach Experience Center, said Cho.
  • Howards Long Beach Experience Center location is a luxury technology brand showroom featuring displays of connectivity in kiosks and live kitchen and laundry suites.
  • Prior to Howards Long Beach Experience Centers launch, Riddle shared with Cho the concept and ambitions of the Centers design.

"Catalinaville" Beach Party Fundraiser To Benefit Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Geography of California, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles Harbor Region, Geography of Southern California, Channel Islands of California, Avalon, California, Santa Catalina, Catalina

AVALON, Calif., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Margaritaville-style event, complete with live bands and beach dancing, will take place Saturday, August 7 to benefit the Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation.

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  • AVALON, Calif., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Margaritaville-style event, complete with live bands and beach dancing, will take place Saturday, August 7 to benefit the Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation.
  • All proceeds benefit the foundation and its support of the Catalina Island Medical Center (CIMC) and the future of healthcare on Catalina Island.
  • Formed in 1980 as the Avalon Hospital Foundation, the purpose of the Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation is to help facilitate quality health care on Santa Catalina Island.
  • The Foundation aims to inform the public of the goals and guiding principles of the Catalina Island Medical Center and works to provide funding and resources to help achieve them.

University of La Verne Appoints New Dean for the College of Business and Public Management

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Geography of California, La Verne, California, San Gabriel Valley, University of La Verne, Laverne, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Geography of Southern California, California

LA VERNE, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne has appointed Emmeline de Pillis as the new dean of the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM).

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The University of La Verne has appointed Emmeline de Pillis as the new dean of the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM).
  • "The University of La Verne is remarkable for its combination of academic excellence, inclusivity, and social mobility," said de Pillis.
  • Currently, de Pillis is interim dean of the College of Business and Economics at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo.
  • The university serves approximately 7,000 students on the historic La Verne central campus as well as across regional campuses and online.

Long Beach Accelerator Welcomes Second Round of Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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The Long Beach Accelerator (LBA) recently celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort, a class that has already produced fantastic early results.

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  • The Long Beach Accelerator (LBA) recently celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort, a class that has already produced fantastic early results.
  • The Long Beach Accelerator is not your typical accelerator.
  • As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly-rated school district, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, as well as many award-winning City departments such as Health, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Development Services and more.
  • The IIE is a central hub for innovators and entrepreneurs in Long Beach, with programming and services to support long-term economic growth that is inclusive and sustainable for our diverse community.

Associa Desert Resort Management Client Communities Recognized as Medallion Communities

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Geography of California, Coachella Valley, Geography of Southern California, Coachella, California, Palm Desert, California, Terra Lago

Palm Desert, CA, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Desert Resort Management (DRM ) managed communities, Palm Valley Homeowners Association and Mira Vista at Mission Hills, were both recently honored as a Community Associations Institute Coachella Valley Chapter (CAI-CV) Medallion Community.

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  • Palm Desert, CA, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Desert Resort Management (DRM ) managed communities, Palm Valley Homeowners Association and Mira Vista at Mission Hills, were both recently honored as a Community Associations Institute Coachella Valley Chapter (CAI-CV) Medallion Community.
  • CAI-CV created the Medallion Community program to promote best practices and recognize communities that go above and beyond.
  • Medallion Communities are selected after a rigorous application process based on their demonstration of best practices in community management, legal, financial, and community spirit.
  • Associa Desert Resort Management is proud to be an industry leader and provide expert management services that elevate the resident experience to our valued Coachella Valley client associations, statedMark Dodge, CMCA, AMS, Desert Resort Management president.

Shopoff Realty Investments Sells Additional 80 Acres of Land to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Geography of California, Geography of Southern California, Pomona Valley, Chino, California, Chino Hills, California, Chino Hills

CHINO HILLS, Calif., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shopoff Realty Investments ("Shopoff"), a national manager of opportunistic and value-add real estate investments, announced today that the company has successfully sold 80 acres of land in Chino Hills for conservation as permanent open space to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA).

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  • CHINO HILLS, Calif., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shopoff Realty Investments ("Shopoff"), a national manager of opportunistic and value-add real estate investments, announced today that the company has successfully sold 80 acres of land in Chino Hills for conservation as permanent open space to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA).
  • Shopoff previously sold an additional 320 acres of adjacent land to the MRCA in July 2020.
  • Shopoff sold the property to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), who will own and manage the land.
  • The 29-year history includes operating as Asset Recovery Fund, Eastbridge Partners and Shopoff Realty Investments (formerly known as The Shopoff Group).

Judge Approves Groundwater Storage Increases for Local Chino Basin Rights Holders

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Geography of California, Pomona Valley, Geography of Southern California, Eastvale, California, Chino, California

"Judge Reichert's decision will result in tremendous advantages for the residents and businesses in our region, particularly as the state confronts another serious drought and groundwater storage takes on added significance," said Jim Curatalo, Chairman of the Chino Basin Watermaster Board, which oversees management of the basin.

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  • "Judge Reichert's decision will result in tremendous advantages for the residents and businesses in our region, particularly as the state confronts another serious drought and groundwater storage takes on added significance," said Jim Curatalo, Chairman of the Chino Basin Watermaster Board, which oversees management of the basin.
  • "The local Chino Basin pumpers stood to lose the banked water, which is enough to serve about 200,000 people for a year."
  • The Chino Basin supplies water for people from Pomona east to Fontana and from Rancho Cucamonga south to Chino, Eastvale and Jurupa.
  • The new agreement approved by Judge Reichert increases approved storage to 700,000 acre-feet, and makes Chino Basin one of the largest groundwater banks in the state.

Kingsbarn and London Boat Rentals Launch New Yacht Chartering Venture

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Geography of California, Geography of Southern California, California, Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, California

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingsbarn Realty Capital ("Company" or "Kingsbarn") announced the formation of a joint venture with London Boat Rentals of Long Beach ("LBR") to form and operate a new boat chartering company based in Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, California.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingsbarn Realty Capital ("Company" or "Kingsbarn") announced the formation of a joint venture with London Boat Rentals of Long Beach ("LBR") to form and operate a new boat chartering company based in Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, California.
  • Kingsbarn also intends to utilize the yacht for company presentations to new investors and to real estate professionals.
  • London Boat Rentals ("LBR") commenced operations in 2015 and has operated continuously from Alamitos Bay Harbor since then.
  • The boats will be operated with personnel contracted through London Boat Rentals.