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MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING RAPPER, PRODUCER AND MUSIC LEGEND DR. DRE TO RECEIVE ASCAP HIP-HOP ICON AWARD AT ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF HIP-HOP

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Rhythm & Soul department revealed plans to honor legendary multi-platinum selling producer and artist Dr. Dre with the inaugural ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 22. The ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award is presented to ASCAP members whose musical contributions have made an indelible impact on the art and culture of hip-hop.

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  • The ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award is presented to ASCAP members whose musical contributions have made an indelible impact on the art and culture of hip-hop.
  • "Dre continues to be a pivotal figure in the music industry and we are thrilled to recognize him with the inaugural ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award as we mark 50 years of hip-hop."
  • Jimmy Iovine and Dre established Beats Electronics in 2008, and later launched Beats Music – Apple acquired both in 2014.
  • Music at the June 22 event will be provided by Grammy Award winner DJ Kid Capri and attendees will include top names in the music and entertainment industry.

Dairy Council of California Wins 2 Telly Awards for ‘Let’s Eat Healthy Together’ Broadcast Series

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a nutrition organization working together with champions to elevate the health of children and communities through lifelong healthy eating patterns, has been awarded two Telly Awards for its “Let’s Eat Healthy Together” broadcast series.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a nutrition organization working together with champions to elevate the health of children and communities through lifelong healthy eating patterns, has been awarded two Telly Awards for its “Let’s Eat Healthy Together” broadcast series.
  • “Let’s Eat Healthy Together” is a 12-episode series that engages elementary school children in a dynamic way through nutrition, agriculture, cooking, culture and the senses.
  • “Let’s Eat Healthy Together” was produced by Dairy Council of California in partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District’s wellness programs and PBS television affiliate KLCS.
  • For more information, and to watch episodes of the “Let’s Eat Healthy Together” series, visit HealthyEating.org/Together .

City National Bank Releases 2022 “Our Impact” Report

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank® today released its 2022 “Our Impact” report that outlines the significant progress the bank made last year to address economic, social and environmental issues.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank® today released its 2022 “Our Impact” report that outlines the significant progress the bank made last year to address economic, social and environmental issues.
  • “We know City National can only be as strong as the communities we serve, and we believe we have a responsibility to help strengthen them,” said Kelly Coffey, chief executive officer of City National.
  • In 2022, City National provided more than 2,200 community reinvestment and development loans totaling more than $1.1 billion.
  • To view City National’s report, please visit Our Impact | City National Bank (cnb.com) .

American College of Education Adds Two Senior Vice Presidents to Address K-12 Teacher Shortage

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation faces significant K-12 teacher shortages, American College of Education® (ACE) is taking intentional steps to evolve its academic products to address teacher recruitment and retention challenges. As senior vice presidents of education solutions, Shannon Penrose and Sue Wiley will spearhead the college's efforts to create tailored workforce solutions within K-12 education.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation faces significant K-12 teacher shortages, American College of Education® (ACE) is taking intentional steps to evolve its academic products to address teacher recruitment and retention challenges.
  • As senior vice presidents of education solutions, Shannon Penrose and Sue Wiley will spearhead the college's efforts to create tailored workforce solutions within K-12 education.
  • Penrose's accolades, among many, include several years as an educator and, most recently, service as managing partner for Learning Ally.
  • Her passion and education research in equity and inclusion, multilingual education, and building educator capacity and efficacy will serve ACE well.

LOS ANGELES RAMS AND PACSUN JOIN PARTNERSHIP FOR LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS TO COMBAT CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday afternoon, The Los Angeles Rams, in collaboration with Pacsun, teamed up with Partnership for Los Angeles Schools to combat chronic absenteeism in historically under-resourced communities. The joint initiatives involved the donation of clothing and the provision of an exclusive shopping experience to award local students.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday afternoon, The Los Angeles Rams, in collaboration with Pacsun , teamed up with Partnership for Los Angeles Schools to combat chronic absenteeism in historically under-resourced communities.
  • Furthermore, Pacsun merchandise was thoughtfully packaged and delivered to an additional 18 LA Unified schools this past February, all managed by Partnership for Los Angeles Schools.
  • "We are proud to team up with Pacsun and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools to provide deserving students with new clothes they can proudly wear to school," said Molly Higgins, Executive Vice President of Community Impact and Engagement, Los Angeles Rams.
  • Since 2019, Pacsun and the Rams have donated $2 million in product to provide new, on-trend clothing, benefitting 13,500 Los Angeles Unified School students served by Partnership for Los Angeles Schools.

Nuvve Provides First Quarter 2023 Financial Update

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (Nasdaq: NVVE), a green energy technology company that provides a globally-available, commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology platform that enables electric vehicle (EV) batteries to store and resell unused energy back to the local electric grid and provides other grid services, today provided a first quarter 2023 update. 

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (Nasdaq: NVVE), a green energy technology company that provides a globally-available, commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology platform that enables electric vehicle (EV) batteries to store and resell unused energy back to the local electric grid and provides other grid services, today provided a first quarter 2023 update.
  • Research and development expenses was flat at $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022.
  • In the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded no material income tax expenses.
  • The Company will hold a conference call to review its financial results for the first quarter of 2023, along with other company developments, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM PT) today, Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Belfast's Cinemagic Film Charity and British Consulate Los Angeles Give Voice to LA Youth on Climate Change

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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The charity, in collaboration with British Consulate Los Angeles as part of the GREAT programme, recently produced a short film, Heaven on Earth, that focuses on climate change from the point of view of a young activist.

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  • The charity, in collaboration with British Consulate Los Angeles as part of the GREAT programme, recently produced a short film, Heaven on Earth, that focuses on climate change from the point of view of a young activist.
  • The production's objective is to stimulate debate and discussion on environmental topics including environmental stewardship among youth in Los Angeles.
  • It has all been made possible thanks to our unwavering relationship with The British Consulate General Los Angeles and the GREAT Programme.
  • This is a wonderful example of the strong links between the British and Los Angeles film industries, and I will be proud to share those stories."

San Bernardino Selects Zum to Provide Safe, Efficient and Sustainable, Tech-Enabled Student Transportation

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has awarded a five-year transportation contract, totaling $79.5 million, to Zum, the leader in modern student transportation. With this decision, the district joins a growing national movement to commit to cleaner, safer and more equitable transportation for students and families.

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  • San Bernardino City Unified School District joins growing number of innovative school districts that have partnered with Zum, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has awarded a five-year transportation contract, totaling $79.5 million, to Zum, the leader in modern student transportation.
  • San Bernardino selects Zum to provide safe, efficient and sustainable, tech-enabled student transportation
    SBCUSD serves nearly 47,000 students in 72 schools.
  • By selecting Zum, districts are demonstrating their commitment to modernizing student transportation to ensure equity and access for all students.
  • "San Bernardino City Unified looks forward to adding Zum to our transportation system," said Marie Espinosa, Director of Transportation, San Bernardino City Unified School District.

Los Angeles County Addresses the Youth Mental Health Crisis Through a Groundbreaking, School-Based Telehealth Collaboration

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), through a historic partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan, Health Net, and the L.A. County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), is poised to offer access to mental health services for L.A. County's 1.3 million K-12 public school students. The partnership with school-based telehealth company Hazel Health will use virtual care to deliver mental health support for all students, resulting in shorter wait times to connect with qualified therapists, and enabling earlier intervention.

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  • The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), in partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan, Health Net, their plan partners, and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, will make mental telehealth services available to over one million K-12 public school students at no cost to families through Hazel Health.
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), through a historic partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan , Health Net , and the L.A. County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), is poised to offer access to mental health services for L.A. County's 1.3 million K-12 public school students.
  • "This historic partnership will bring much-needed mental health support to our students across the county," Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debra Duardo said.
  • "Los Angeles County and its partners are rallying together to respond to the growing needs of our youth and the mental health crisis they face.

will.i.am’s i.am/Angel Foundation and WeLink Help Close Digital Divide in Boyle Heights With Zero-cost Ultra-high-speed Wireless Internet

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005366/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005366/en/
    WeLink announces a partnership with i.am/Angel Foundation and HACLA to provide high-speed internet access to help close the digital divide in communities in Los Angeles.
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    As part of this pilot initiative, WeLink has also installed no-cost internet service at the Boys & Girls Clubhouse within Estrada Courts.
  • Microsoft’s Airband Initiative will provide digital literacy and skills training offerings along with access to affordable computing devices to help residents make the most of their new internet service.
  • That's why we are excited that Microsoft connected us to the i.am/Angel Foundation and WeLink,” said Norma E. Fernandez, CEO of EveryoneOn.