Geography of Southern California

University of La Verne Adopts Test-Optional Admission Policy

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Geography of California, La Verne, California, San Gabriel Valley, University of La Verne, Laverne, Devorah Lieberman, Education, SAT, Standardized test, Geography of Southern California

LA VERNE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne announced today it will no longer require domestic first-time freshmen applicants to submit test scores from the SAT or ACT to qualify for admission to the university.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne announced today it will no longer require domestic first-time freshmen applicants to submit test scores from the SAT or ACT to qualify for admission to the university.
  • University of La Verne joins more than 1,000 accredited four-year colleges across the country that are now test-optional, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing.
  • "We are removing standardized tests as an obstacle to admission and freeing students to imagine college opportunities beyond what they might have previously considered possible," University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman said.
  • "At the University of La Verne, our students are more than a number," Lieberman said.

Giggles N’ Hugs Will Provide Corporate Update and Host an Investor/shareholder Conference Call on November 20th, 2019

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Geography of California, Geography of Los Angeles, Crescenta Valley, Glendale, California, Giggles, Galleria, Geography of Southern California

Although there are no guarantees of success, these initiatives should have a positive impact in the long term, stated Parsi.

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  • Although there are no guarantees of success, these initiatives should have a positive impact in the long term, stated Parsi.
  • Giggles N' Hugs is the first and only restaurant that brings together high-end, organic food with active, cutting-edge play and entertainment for children.
  • Every Giggles N' Hugs location offers an upscale, family-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated play area that children 10 and younger absolutely love.
  • Giggles N Hugs 3222 Galleria Way Glendale CA, 91210 [email protected]

Rancho Palos Verdes Voters Defeat Measure B

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Geography of California, South Bay, Los Angeles, Geography of Southern California, Greater Los Angeles Area, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

"We are grateful to our Rancho Palos Verdes residents, community leaders, and Terranea associates for their ongoing support and for voting 'No' on Measure B," said Terri A. Haack, President of Terranea.

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  • "We are grateful to our Rancho Palos Verdes residents, community leaders, and Terranea associates for their ongoing support and for voting 'No' on Measure B," said Terri A. Haack, President of Terranea.
  • "The successful defeat of this measure is recognition that residents of Rancho Palos Verdes have seen through and repudiated UniteHere's misinformation campaign and understand the union's true agenda was to pressure Terranea to forfeit its employees' right to vote if they want to unionize."
  • The City Council and all five candidates opposed Measure B, viewing it as unnecessary, bad for business, bad for the taxpayer and contrary to local control that has been a cornerstone of Rancho Palos Verdes life.
  • "We congratulate the newly elected City Council and thank the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber and Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for their support," Haack added.

Rancho Palos Verdes Voters Overwhelmingly Defeat Measure B, Rejecting Union-Sponsored Hospitality Work Rules

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Geography of California, South Bay, Los Angeles, Geography of Southern California, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Lodging, Hospitality industry, Hotel

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The California Hotel & Lodging Association issued the following statement after Rancho Palos Verdes voters overwhelmingly defeated Measure B, a union-sponsored ballot measure that would have imposed harmful work rules on the hospitality industry and unfairly targeted Terranea Resort, which has resisted UniteHere's overreach.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The California Hotel & Lodging Association issued the following statement after Rancho Palos Verdes voters overwhelmingly defeated Measure B, a union-sponsored ballot measure that would have imposed harmful work rules on the hospitality industry and unfairly targeted Terranea Resort, which has resisted UniteHere's overreach.
  • "Thank you Rancho Palos Verdes voters for seeing through the harm Measure B would have done to hospitality workers, especially those at Terranea Resort, which was unfairly targeted by this ballot measure," said Lynn S. Mohrfeld, President and CEO, California Hotel & Lodging Association.
  • Established in 1893, the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA) is the largest state lodging industry association in the nation and the leading resource for communicating and protecting the rights and interests of the California lodging industry.
  • We are a partner state association of the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Central Basin MWD Representative Returns to Metropolitan Board

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Natural Resources, Energy, Environment, Other Natural Resources, Utilities, Geography of California, Gateway Cities, Greater Los Angeles Area, Geography of Southern California, Cerritos, California, Lakewood, California, Bellflower, California, Hawaiian Gardens, California

Phillip D. Hawkins was seated today as a member of the Metropolitan Water Districts Board of Directors.

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  • Phillip D. Hawkins was seated today as a member of the Metropolitan Water Districts Board of Directors.
  • Hawkins returns to Metropolitans 38-member board, where he has represented Central Basin Municipal Water District for four different terms at various times between 2003 and February 2019.
  • Hawkins was re-elected to his fifth term on Central Basins board in November 2016, representing the cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Paramount and Signal Hill.
  • He chairs the Central Basin Administration & Ethics Committee and actively participates in the Colorado River Water Users Association, the Urban Water Institute and the California Contract Cities Association.

Shoe Swapping Arrives in Los Angeles

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Footwear, Geography of California, Simi Hills, Protective gear, Shoe, Agoura Hills, California, Geography of Southern California, Clothing

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Shoe Bank, an innovative re-commerce platform, changing the way we "buy" shoes.

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  • AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Shoe Bank, an innovative re-commerce platform, changing the way we "buy" shoes.
  • Shoe Bank is a marketplace for swapping shoes.
  • The value of the shoe uploaded allows you to get a shoe within that same value category.
  • -- L. Jones, Los Angeles

Lerner and Rowe Are Sponsors of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale's 39th Annual Steak Dinner & Charity Auction and Raffle

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Geography of California, Lotteries, Geography of Los Angeles, Raffle, Kiwanis, Glendale, California, Glendale, Salt Lake City, Geography of Southern California

GLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is pleased to support the Kiwanis Club of Glendale's 39th Annual Steak Dinner & Charity Auction and Raffle.

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  • GLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is pleased to support the Kiwanis Club of Glendale's 39th Annual Steak Dinner & Charity Auction and Raffle.
  • A live band, raffle, silent auction, and kid's corner round off the planned activities for this family-friendly evening out.
  • "The Kiwanis Club of Glendale shares our belief that by working together more can be accomplished than by working alone.
  • Questions about the Kiwanis Club of Glendale's 39th Annual Steak Dinner & Charity Auction and Raffle?

Chino Commercial Bank Named 2019 Chino Valley Business of the Year

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Saturday, October 5, 2019
Pomona Valley, Geography of California, Geography of Arizona, Chino, California, Chino Valley, Chino, Geography of Southern California

CHINO, Calif., Oct. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chino Commercial Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Chino Commercial Bancorp (OTC: CCBC), was recently awarded the 2019 Chino Valley Business of the Year by the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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  • CHINO, Calif., Oct. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chino Commercial Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Chino Commercial Bancorp (OTC: CCBC), was recently awarded the 2019 Chino Valley Business of the Year by the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  • The Bank, which has branches in Chino, Ontario, Upland, and Rancho Cucamonga, was acknowledged at the 2019 Chino Valley Business Awards and Recognition Dinner.
  • The award was presented to Chino Commercial Banks own Gigi Fix and Marcia Foster-McBean by Zeb Welborn, the Executive Director of the Chamber, on behalf of Chino Mayor Eunice M Ulloa and Chino Hills Mayor Cynthia Moran.
  • Contact: Dann H. Bowman, President and CEO or Melinda Milincu, CPA, Vice President and CFO, Chino Commercial Bank, N.A., 14245 Pipeline Avenue, Chino, Ca.

Malaga Financial Corporation Announces 61st Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Friday, September 13, 2019
Geography of California, South Bay, Los Angeles, Geography of Southern California, Dividends, Shareholders, Palos Verdes Estates, California, Palos Verdes Peninsula

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif., Sept. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malaga Financial Corporation (OTCPink:MLGF)announced today the declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of 25 cents per share to shareholders of record on September 23, 2019.

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  • PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif., Sept. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malaga Financial Corporation (OTCPink:MLGF)announced today the declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of 25 cents per share to shareholders of record on September 23, 2019.
  • Randy C. Bowers, President and CEO, remarked, We are pleased that our financial condition and strong operating performance enable us to continue to reward our shareholders with a quarterly cash dividend.
  • This 25 cent quarterly cash dividend represents a 4.35% annualized yield based on our most recent closing price of $23.00.
  • Malaga Bank, a subsidiary of Malaga Financial Corporation, is a full-service community bank headquartered on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with six offices located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.

Edge Financial Tops List of Fastest-Growing Companies in Encino, California

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Encino, Los Angeles, The Edge, Edge Games, Geography of California, Geography of Southern California, Los Angeles County, California

2019 marks the second straight year Edge Financial has made the exclusive list, following a brisk three-year growth of 97%.

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  • 2019 marks the second straight year Edge Financial has made the exclusive list, following a brisk three-year growth of 97%.
  • "To be recognized on back-to-back lists gives us even more confidence in the choices we've made regarding our workplace culture and our tax services," said Light Silver, Founder and CEO of Edge Financial.
  • For the second straight year, Edge Financial also topped the list of fastest-growing companies in Encino, Los Angeles.
  • For additional information about Edge Financial and its tax offerings, please call 1-800-410-8605 or visit the Edge Financial website.