Paul Koretz

Chili Dogs for Charity at Pink’s to Celebrate their 80th Anniversary! Iconic Hot Dog Stand to the Stars Thanks LA for 80 Years!

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Friday, November 8, 2019

WHO: Pinks Hot Dog stand, a Hollywood Legend Since 1939, is celebrating its 80th year in business by selling CHILI DOGS FOR CHARITY for 80 cents for 80 minutes for 8 days starting November 8th at 8 p.m. and 100% of the proceeds will go to charity.

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  • WHO: Pinks Hot Dog stand, a Hollywood Legend Since 1939, is celebrating its 80th year in business by selling CHILI DOGS FOR CHARITY for 80 cents for 80 minutes for 8 days starting November 8th at 8 p.m. and 100% of the proceeds will go to charity.
  • WHEN: The Chili Dogs for Charity sale will start Friday, November 8, and will run for 8 nights at 8 p.m. for 80 minutes until November 15th.
  • WHERE: Pinks Hot Dogs is located near the corner of La Brea and Melrose in Hollywood.
  • After the 8th, the schedule for the celebration includes:
    November 14 - LA Councilmembers Paul Koretz, Mitch OFarrell and David Ryu

Pink’s, the Iconic Family-Owned and Operated Hot Dog Stand, Celebrates 80 Years in Business by Selling Chili Dogs for Charity!

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

WHEN: The Chili Dogs for Charity sale will start Friday, November 8th, and will run for 8 nights at 8 p.m. for 80 minutes until November 15th.

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  • WHEN: The Chili Dogs for Charity sale will start Friday, November 8th, and will run for 8 nights at 8 p.m. for 80 minutes until November 15th.
  • WHERE: Pinks Hot Dogs is located near the corner of La Brea and Melrose in Hollywood.
  • Orson Welles holds the record for the most hot dogs consumed at one sitting 18.
  • After the 8th, the schedule for the celebration includes:
    November 14 - LA Councilmembers Paul Koretz, Mitch OFarrell, and David Ryu

CAPA: Los Angeles Says NO 4 a.m. Last Call

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) has come out in strong support of Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz's resolution (Council File: 19-002-S39) opposing SB 58 - the 4 a.m. bar bill.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) has come out in strong support of Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz's resolution (Council File: 19-002-S39) opposing SB 58 - the 4 a.m. bar bill.
  • Expected social costs generated annually in the City of Los Angeles alone would be $88$354.5 million; while the additional revenue would only be $36.5$146.1 million.
  • The five-year trial period net social cost of harm in Los Angeles would minimally be $266.5 million.
  • The pilot program may be conducted in ten cities: San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Long Beach, Cathedral City, Coachella, Palm Springs and Fresno.

California SB 58 Opponents Hold Los Angeles Press Event

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Saturday, May 4, 2019

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) , Alcohol Justice , and Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz hosted a press event at Los Angeles City Hall yesterday to oppose SB 58, the third attempt by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) to impose an irresponsible 4 a.m. bar closing time "pilot project" on California.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) , Alcohol Justice , and Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz hosted a press event at Los Angeles City Hall yesterday to oppose SB 58, the third attempt by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) to impose an irresponsible 4 a.m. bar closing time "pilot project" on California.
  • Council Member Koretz introduced a resolution (Council File: 19-002-S39) opposing SB 58 on March 5, 2019.
  • In Sacramento, SB 58 is currently sitting in the "Suspense File" of the California Senate Appropriations Committee where a determination on the bill is expected by May 16, 2019.
  • "On behalf of the victims and survivors we serve, MADD urges lawmakers to reject SB 58 in its current form.

Los Angeles Says NO 4 a.m. Last Call

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) , Alcohol Justice , and Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz have come together again to host a press event to oppose another 4 a.m. bar bill.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) , Alcohol Justice , and Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz have come together again to host a press event to oppose another 4 a.m. bar bill.
  • SB 58 is State Senator Scott Wiener's 3rd attempt in three years to disrupt the state's uniform mandatory closing time for alcohol sales.
  • In response, Councilmember Koretz introduced a resolution (Council File: 19-002-S39) opposing SB 58 on March 5, 2019.
  • Friday's press event participants will report on the city and statewide public health and safety threats the bill would create by allowing a patchwork quilt of cities including Los Angeles - to extend alcohol sales to 4 a.m.

L.A. City Council Opposes Scott Wiener's Trickle-Down Housing Bill SB 50

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

In the largest city in California, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously today to oppose State Sen. Scott Wiener's trickle-down housing bill, SB 50 .

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  • In the largest city in California, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously today to oppose State Sen. Scott Wiener's trickle-down housing bill, SB 50 .
  • "Within a week," says Housing Is A Human Right Director Ren Christian Moya, "the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles City Council both voted overwhelmingly to oppose Scott Wiener's trickle-down housing, pro-gentrification bill.
  • Housing Is A Human Right, the housing advocacy division of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, applauds the L.A. Council for opposing SB 50.
  • At today's City Council meeting, Councilman Paul Koretz said SB 50 pushes "trickle-down housing" and doesn't directly address L.A.'s housing affordability crisis, but will make huge profits for the real estate industry .

Michelson Found Animals Celebrates Animal Advocates At The 7th Annual Gala

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelson Found Animals Foundation , a non-profit social enterprise committed to saving pets and enriching lives, held its 7th annual Gala on October 6, 2018.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelson Found Animals Foundation , a non-profit social enterprise committed to saving pets and enriching lives, held its 7th annual Gala on October 6, 2018.
  • As with past years, the Foundation presented the Leaders in Animal Welfare Awards to individuals for their exceptional dedication and advocacy for companion animals.
  • The 2018 honorees were Los Angeles City Councilmember, Paul Koretz, and Gina Knepp, Animal Care Services Manager at Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento, California.
  • Generously funded by Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson, Found Animals has helped more than 1.5 million pets since it was founded in 2005.

Local & National Leading Voter Registration Volunteer, Chuck Levin, To Be Feted By LA City Council For 50 Yrs Service Fri, Aug. 10, City Hall; "Voter Registration Day In LA" For Critical 2018 Elections

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Friday, August 3, 2018

The Council will also announce "Voter Registration Day in LA" for the critical 2018 elections.

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  • The Council will also announce "Voter Registration Day in LA" for the critical 2018 elections.
  • The ceremony itself will be during the 10AM--noon City Council session in the Council Chamber (Levin will also be available after).
  • The resolution commending Levin will be by Council Member Paul Koretz, City Council President Herb Wesson, the entire City Council, and Mayor Eric Garcetti.
  • Other than conditional registration, the last day to register for the 2018 elections is October 22.