Yosemite National Park

Better Place Forests partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to Restore Forested Land

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Better Place Forests entered a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to further its sustainable mission.

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  • Better Place Forests entered a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to further its sustainable mission.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306960441/en/
    The partnership between Arbor Day Foundation and Better Place Forests will help protect and support reforestation efforts so future generations can enjoy the healing power of nature.
  • For each Memorial Tree chosen, Better Place Forests will plant 25 - 500 saplings in partnership with Arbor Day Foundation.
  • “The forests are the heart of our company, so finding a partner like the Arbor Day Foundation is a natural fit,” said Adam Tibbs, CEO of Better Place Forests.

Microsoft unveils new generative AI and data solutions across the shopper journey, offering copilot experiences through Microsoft Cloud for Retail

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Industry-specific retail data solutions in Microsoft Fabric help retailers unlock insights and lay the foundation for AI.

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  • Industry-specific retail data solutions in Microsoft Fabric help retailers unlock insights and lay the foundation for AI.
  • To address this gap, Microsoft Cloud for Retail now offers a copilot template, in preview, that lets retailers build personalized shopping experiences.
  • "The new Microsoft Cloud for Retail copilot template for personalized shopping on Azure OpenAI Service is just one of the ways we enable retailers to build copilot experiences.
  • Through the Microsoft Cloud, retailers can take a tailored approach to bring copilot experiences into the shopper journey.

California REALTORS® issue statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2024-2025 state budget proposal

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

today issued the following statement in response to Gov.

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  • today issued the following statement in response to Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom's 2024-2025 state budget proposal:
    "Housing availability and affordability are closely tied to state revenues and the economic health of California.
  • First-time and first-generation homebuyers face the most significant barriers to homeownership given high costs and lack of inventory," said C.A.R.
  • Newsom for his proposal to address the projected state budget deficit.

Vision Films to Release Female Led Sci-Fi Film 'Crypto Shadows' in the New Year

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of sci-fi thriller Crypto Shadows, from Cinemachine LLC and in association with Moving On Films, on January 16, 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of sci-fi thriller Crypto Shadows, from Cinemachine LLC and in association with Moving On Films, on January 16, 2024.
  • Vision Films acquired the film in a deal with California Pictures.
  • Directed by James Fox, written by Amy Kay DuBoff and Fox, and produced by Tyler Farr, Gary Dover, and Colleen Keane.
  • Crypto Shadows will be available on streaming and cable platforms across the US and Canada followed by DVD at on-line retailers.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Master-Planned Community, Parkwood, in Popular Hughson, California

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Friday, December 1, 2023

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest master-planned community, Parkwood, in desirable Hughson, California.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest master-planned community, Parkwood, in desirable Hughson, California.
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    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest master-planned community, Parkwood, in popular Hughson, California.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments.

Stericycle Publishes 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which highlights the company's progress in prioritizing safety and sustainability, while advancing its strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The report includes updates on data and initiatives from January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and outlines forward-looking global ESG targets.

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  • Company highlights progress on environmental improvements, employee support, and the release of initial global ESG targets focused on forward-looking impact
    BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report , which highlights the company's progress in prioritizing safety and sustainability, while advancing its strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • The report includes updates on data and initiatives from January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and outlines forward-looking global ESG targets.
  • "We will continue to be strategic in our approach to corporate social responsibility by prioritizing data-based solutions, accuracy and transparency to make a real and valuable impact on the world."
  • To learn more about Stericycle and its sustainability efforts, please download the company's 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report .

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® installs 2024 Leadership team

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Monday, November 20, 2023

has installed its 2024 Leadership Team.

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  • has installed its 2024 Leadership Team.
  • At the national level, Barker has been active with the National Association of REALTORS®' Board of Directors since 2012.
  • She then was 2008 and 2015 president of that local Association, which merged with the Fresno Association of REALTORS® in 2016.
  • At the state level, Peterson has served as a State Director for the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® since 2001.

Willdan Awarded Energy Performance Contract for Yosemite Unified School District

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has been awarded a $6.45 million energy service performance contract by Yosemite Unified School District.

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  • Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has been awarded a $6.45 million energy service performance contract by Yosemite Unified School District.
  • This contract includes the design and installation of a 734-kW solar photovoltaic system across the District’s three school sites as well as lighting, HVAC system, and thermostat control upgrades.
  • “Through this contract, our District will be able to harness renewable energy, offset utility costs, and elevate the quality of facilities for our students and community,” said Brian Beck, Superintendent for Yosemite Unified School District.
  • “Given our proximity to Yosemite National Park, these new initiatives align with our commitment as environmental stewards.”
    “These projects will allow Yosemite Unified School District to leverage renewable energy generation on their campuses,” said Tom Brisbin, Willdan’s CEO and Chairman.

Conway Confidential Shares The Five Most Hauntingly Beautiful Halloween Movies

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

New York, NY, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conway Confidential , a leading luxury travel and lifestyle publication that exclusively covers luxury travel and leisure for the 1 Percent, shares five most hauntingly beautiful Halloween movies for the perfect chills and spooky scares:

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  • New York, NY, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conway Confidential , a leading luxury travel and lifestyle publication that exclusively covers luxury travel and leisure for the 1 Percent, shares five most hauntingly beautiful Halloween movies for the perfect chills and spooky scares:
    The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - The two worlds of Halloween and Christmas fuse together in Tim Burton’s stop-motion animation masterpiece.
  • Burton’s unmistakable visual style of dark and whimsical tones brings a dreamlike quality to his classic film.
  • It’s a treat to dive into the world of unforgettable Gothic architecture, exaggerated characters and spooky landscapes.
  • The deserted hallways and ballrooms, mazed hedges, and elevator of blood blurs the line between reality and the supernatural.

Yosemite Shelving Launches Modular Shelving System to Maximize Space, Minimize Hassle

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

OAKHURST, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reclaim and maximize unused space with Yosemite Shelving. Launching today, the Yosemite Shelving system enables homeowners to capture the untapped space scattered around the garage and transform it into usable storage. With the Yosemite Brackets, 2x4s, and plywood, constructing modular shelving has never been easier!

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  • OAKHURST, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reclaim and maximize unused space with Yosemite Shelving.
  • Launching today, the Yosemite Shelving system enables homeowners to capture the untapped space scattered around the garage and transform it into usable storage.
  • With the Yosemite Brackets, 2x4s, and plywood, constructing modular shelving has never been easier!
  • "We're excited about the Yosemite Bracket because it's just so easy to use," said Patrick Bailey, Director of design engineering for Yosemite Shelving.