Van Nuys, Los Angeles

Pembrook Makes Donation to Bassett Street Elementary Media Arts and Technology Program as Part of Ongoing School Contribution Initiative

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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The Bassett Street Elementary school serves the Lake Balboa/Van Nuys community and Pembrook's donation will be used to support its highly regarded Bassett Media Arts and Technology Magnet (bMAT) program, a project-based learning program designed to grow young storytellers for the digital age.

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  • The Bassett Street Elementary school serves the Lake Balboa/Van Nuys community and Pembrook's donation will be used to support its highly regarded Bassett Media Arts and Technology Magnet (bMAT) program, a project-based learning program designed to grow young storytellers for the digital age.
  • This latest donation is part of its ongoing program to provide financial support to public schools in neighborhoods where it does business, targeted to total up to 3% of the firm's annual profits.
  • "Pembrook is honored to support the Bassett Media Arts and Technology Magnet program," said Stuart Boesky, CEO of Pembrook.
  • Pembrook has already provided financial support to schools in several major cities across the United States, matching each lending transaction with a local school donation.

L.A. Metro Board awards Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners -- Bechtel innovative pre-development contract to create rail transit solution for one of the Nation's most congested freeway corridors

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Friday, April 9, 2021
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As a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government globally, Bechtel brings large-scale rail experience to STCP.

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  • As a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government globally, Bechtel brings large-scale rail experience to STCP.
  • The contract to STCP was one of two Pre-Development contracts awarded by Metro for the Sepulveda Project.
  • "Our proposed heavy rail solution seeks to promote economic opportunity and sustainability within the Sepulveda Corridor and throughout the Los Angeles region."
  • "The Sepulveda Corridor Transit project truly meets the moment in terms of Los Angeles' immediate and long-term transit needs.

Woodley Park Businesses Breathe Sigh of Relief As Zoo Reopens--But They Aren't Out Of the Woods Yet

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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Overnight, previously successful businessessome that have served the Woodley Park neighborhood for over 20 yearswere forced to reduce staff by 75 percent.

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  • Overnight, previously successful businessessome that have served the Woodley Park neighborhood for over 20 yearswere forced to reduce staff by 75 percent.
  • "The National Zoo has always provided a steady flow of happy people, whether they are tourists or local," said Karl Hemmer, General Manager of Macintyre's .
  • With the reopening this past weekend, Woodley Park businesses are reporting a slight increase in revenue.
  • Now more than ever, Woodley Park businesses need zoo visitors to intentionally shop local if they are to survive the pandemic.

Silver Air Adds Phenom 100 to Los Angeles-based Fleet

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Monday, May 11, 2020
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Air , the private jet management and charter company with operations in Los Angeles, The Bay Area, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, New York and Florida, has signed a Phenom 100 to its Los Angeles-based fleet at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Air , the private jet management and charter company with operations in Los Angeles, The Bay Area, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, New York and Florida, has signed a Phenom 100 to its Los Angeles-based fleet at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The Phenom 100 is the perfect aircraft for non-stop short trips up and down California and beyond.
  • Silver Air is also a member of the Air Charter Safety Foundation.
  • Silver Air is a WYVERN Wingman certified operator, is ARGUS Platinum and IS-BAO rated, and is a member of the National Business Aviation Association.

Silver Air Signs G200 S/N 16 to Los Angeles Charter Fleet

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Air , the private jet management and charter company with operations in Los Angeles, The Bay Area, Seattle, Dallas, Houston and New York, is answering the call for more supermid charters in the Los Angeles Basin adding another G200 to its Van Nuys (VNY) fleet.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Air , the private jet management and charter company with operations in Los Angeles, The Bay Area, Seattle, Dallas, Houston and New York, is answering the call for more supermid charters in the Los Angeles Basin adding another G200 to its Van Nuys (VNY) fleet.
  • We are continuing to fill that charter need by increasing our options out of Van Nuys, including this beautiful G200.
  • Silver Air is also the only operator to offer unrestricted charter availability on a Boeing Business Jet.
  • Silver Air is also a member of the Air Charter Safety Foundation.

Silver Air Serves California Coastal Corridor with Newly Added Lear 60 at VNY

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Monday, October 28, 2019
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Based at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Los Angeles, the newly painted Lear 60 features a modern interior with seating for seven passengers and ATG 5000 inflight Wi-Fi.

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  • Based at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Los Angeles, the newly painted Lear 60 features a modern interior with seating for seven passengers and ATG 5000 inflight Wi-Fi.
  • Our Lear 60 now under PURE Jet Management is a perfect addition to Silver Airs Van Nuys fleet, and it is available now for charter.
  • Silver Air is based in Southern California with corporate offices in Santa Barbara, and has bases of operations in California, Washington, Texas, Nevada, Florida and New York.
  • Silver Air is ARGUS Platinum and IS-BAO rated, and is a member of the National Business Aviation Association.

Valley Presbyterian Hospital Hosts Health & Wellness Community Fair Oct. 12

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Friday, October 4, 2019
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Valley Presbyterian Hospital (VPH) will host its free 8th Annual Health & Wellness Community Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12, between 10 AM and 2 PM.

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  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital (VPH) will host its free 8th Annual Health & Wellness Community Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12, between 10 AM and 2 PM.
  • The fair will be held at the Hospital, located at 15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, Calif.
  • The fair will offer a variety of free health screenings, including blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), carotid artery, dental, foot health, pulmonary and womens health.
  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital (VPH) is an independent, nonprofit and nonsectarian hospital serving the medical needs of the San Fernando Valley community for more than 60 years.

New Anti-Bullying Campaign in San Fernando Valley Includes 24-Hour Telephone Hotline

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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VAN NUYS, Calif., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In coordination with the back-to-school season, the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. has unveiled a telephone hotline and webpage for students being bullied or parents concerned about bullying.

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  • VAN NUYS, Calif., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In coordination with the back-to-school season, the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. has unveiled a telephone hotline and webpage for students being bullied or parents concerned about bullying.
  • The 24/7 hotline number is (866) BeAHero (232-4376) and the web site address is 866BeAHero.com.
  • "San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center is launching a first-of-its-kind, 24/7 Countywide hotline number for kids, parents and teachers to help stop bullying.
  • The San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, founded in 1970, provides behavioral health services to individuals and families of all ages and ethnicities in the San Fernando Valley regardless of their ability to pay.

New American Funding Opens New Branch in Van Nuys, CA

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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VAN NUYS, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- New American Funding, a leader in the mortgage industry, is expanding its territory across the Greater San Fernando Valley with the grand opening of its Van Nuys branch .

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  • VAN NUYS, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- New American Funding, a leader in the mortgage industry, is expanding its territory across the Greater San Fernando Valley with the grand opening of its Van Nuys branch .
  • The Van Nuys location will be a full-service branch, providing a range of purchase and refinance loan options, offer first-time homebuyer programs and help facilitate down payment assistance programs.
  • The branch will offer Jumbo Loan Programs and service the needs of those looking to finance homes over conforming loan amounts.
  • He brings more than 30 years of experience to the company and will lead the market expansion as branch manager.