Temecula, California

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country Reveals Winners of Third Annual People's Choice Blind Tasting and Awards

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Friday, November 9, 2018
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TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 08, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (TVWA), today announced the winners of the third annual People's Choice Blind Tasting.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 08, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (TVWA), today announced the winners of the third annual People's Choice Blind Tasting.
  • This unique annual event invites consumers to taste through what Temecula Valley winemakers believe to be their best whites, ross and reds blind that is, without knowing the identity of each wine they are tasting and rate them to determine the year's fan favorites.
  • "We are honored and humbled to win the Peoples Choice award with our 2016 Zinfandel," Said Damian Doffo, CEO and Winemaker, Doffo Winery.
  • Wines could be any variety or a blend, at any price point, as long as they were from the Temecula Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA).

TVUSD Rolls-Out iPad Program to Train 52 Third-Grade Teachers and Their 1,248 Students

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Monday, November 5, 2018
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TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Temecula Unified School District (TVUSD) launched in October a new "iPad Integration" program for 52 third-grade teachers and their 1,248 students.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Temecula Unified School District (TVUSD) launched in October a new "iPad Integration" program for 52 third-grade teachers and their 1,248 students.
  • The district's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) authorized the recent purchase of 650 iPads, Apple TVs, and storage carts for students and teachers in third-grade classrooms.
  • Deputy Superintendent McClay, who worked closely with Apple, Inc. to bring the pilot program to TVUSD, stated, "We are only in week four, and we are already seeing amazing things.
  • Students also used strategically-selected applications like Seesaw, Swift (a coding program), and Clips to record themselves reading their written stories.

New Riverside and West Hollywood Locations for Workers' Compensation Injury Attorney Brian W. Freeman

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Friday, November 2, 2018
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"We serve all of Riverside County, from the southern region of Temecula, to the Northern region of downtown Riverside, to the eastern region of the desert (Palm Springs)," Freeman said.

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  • "We serve all of Riverside County, from the southern region of Temecula, to the Northern region of downtown Riverside, to the eastern region of the desert (Palm Springs)," Freeman said.
  • Additionally, Freeman opened an office in West Hollywood located at 8605 Santa Monica Blvd., #47743, 90069-4109 in order to help victims involved in big personal injury cases.
  • After working as a full-time associate attorney at a large workers' compensation firm in 2011, he knew he wanted to represent injured workers.
  • Brian W. Freeman handles all kinds of work-related injury cases, from catastrophic loss of limb to psychological-stress injuries.

Visit Temecula Valley Announces Winners for Best Burger and Loaded Fries

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Monday, October 22, 2018
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The event was a collaborative effort between Visit Temecula Valley, Pechanga Resort Casino, and Temecula Valley Unified School District.

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  • The event was a collaborative effort between Visit Temecula Valley, Pechanga Resort Casino, and Temecula Valley Unified School District.
  • "People love to eat a good burger when they travel, and we want to show Temecula Valley has some great dining options that can compete with the best of them," says Annette Brown, Director of Public Relations at Visit Temecula Valley.
  • New to the event, was a "Loaded Fries" competition that included eleven Pechanga Resort Casino executive chefs partnering with third year Career Technical Education (CTE) students at Temecula Valley High School.
  • Visit Temecula Valley is the region's official tourism marketing organization and an online resource for visitors at VisitTemeculaValley.com .

Neighborhood National Bank Announces Scott R. Andrews As President & CEO

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Thursday, October 18, 2018
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhood National Bank announced that Scott R. Andrews has been appointed as the President & CEO and Director of Neighborhood National Bank and Neighborhood Bancorp.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhood National Bank announced that Scott R. Andrews has been appointed as the President & CEO and Director of Neighborhood National Bank and Neighborhood Bancorp.
  • Mr. Andrews is an experienced community bank chief executive officer with a banking career spanning over 42 years.
  • Mr. Andrews most recently was the President and CEO of Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley in Murrieta, California, and prior to that was the CEO of Pacific Commerce Bank in Los Angeles and Sunrise Bank in San Diego.
  • "The Board and Neighborhood National Bank welcome Scott and looking forward to working closely with him," commented Stephen S. Taylor, Jr., Chairman of the Board.

Visit Temecula Valley Announces Temecula Valley Wine Country Impact Numbers

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 02, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Visit Temecula Valley (VTV) today announced results of their 2017 economic impact study of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 02, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Visit Temecula Valley (VTV) today announced results of their 2017 economic impact study of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.
  • The majority of growers farming Temecula Valley vineyards sell their wine grapes to Temecula Valley wineries.
  • Located within a 60-minute drive from San Diego, Orange County, and Palm Springs, and within 90 minutes of Los Angeles, Temecula Valley is widely recognized as Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.
  • Both Visit Temecula Valley (VTV) and the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (TVWA) are 501 (c) 6 nonprofit regional organizations.

Increasing Career Technical Education and Making an Impact - Temecula Valley Unified School District Focuses On Preparing Students for Rewarding Careers

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Saturday, September 29, 2018
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TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Career Technical Education (CTE) is making a big comeback in schools, particularly in the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD), according to Deputy Superintendent Jodi McClay.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Career Technical Education (CTE) is making a big comeback in schools, particularly in the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD), according to Deputy Superintendent Jodi McClay.
  • "Over 4,000 students participated in a CTE course last year, and even more have signed up at the start of the 2018-19 school year.
  • Many students now enjoy paid internship opportunities during the summer and part-time jobs during the school year as a result of these partnerhsips.
  • "What's more, we have a dedicated staff and industry liaisons to foster both relationships and opportunities with local businesses," adds McClay.

Visit Temecula Valley Partners with Culinary Students for Food Competition

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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TEMECULA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visit Temecula Valley will hold its 2nd Annual Battle of the Burgers on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in conjunction with Pechanga Resort Casino and Temecula Valley Unified School District.

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  • TEMECULA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visit Temecula Valley will hold its 2nd Annual Battle of the Burgers on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in conjunction with Pechanga Resort Casino and Temecula Valley Unified School District.
  • New to the event, is a "Loaded Fries" competition that will include thirteen Pechanga Resort Casino executive chefs partnering with third year Career Technical Education (CTE) students at Temecula Valley High School.
  • Temecula Valley Unified School District CTE students will volunteer for the event, with the third-year students competing in the event.
  • Visit Temecula Valley is the region's official tourism marketing organization and an online resource for visitors at VisitTemeculaValley.com.

What Indian Gaming Employees Need to Know About Active Shooter Scenarios

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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"Casino managers and others in tribal gaming who attend the presentations will learn what an active shooter is, what to do and what not to do in case of such an event."

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  • "Casino managers and others in tribal gaming who attend the presentations will learn what an active shooter is, what to do and what not to do in case of such an event."
  • The TGPN will host the training sessions from 9 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. PST Sept. 27 at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif.
  • The first session covers risk assessment and mitigation in gaming establishments, inventory of casino systems, emergency action plans, a profile of active shooter incidents across the country, fight or flight response and steps in reaction to active shooter events.
  • The second session covers the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's recommendations to run, hide and fight during an active shooter situation.

Teachers Teaching Teachers in Temecula Valley Unified

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) hosted its first full day of staff development on Friday, September 14, at the start of the 2018-19 school year.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) hosted its first full day of staff development on Friday, September 14, at the start of the 2018-19 school year.
  • In addition to principal presentations at each of the secondary sites, the ESS department facilitated sessions for teachers across the district in Grades TK-5 with 230 teachers presenting educational topics to their colleagues.
  • "Involving teachers in the process of delivering staff development is critical, as our teachers are exceptional and have valuable ideas and expertise to share," said McClay.
  • McClay went on to add, "We are proud of our sustained efforts to ensure that Temecula Valley teachers have the most up-to-date, research-based strategies and best practices at their fingertips.