Californias

College Remains a Top Savings Priority for California Families

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Education in California, ScholarShare, States of the United States, Californias, United States, Scholarshare Investment Board

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California families remain committed to college savings despite COVID19 challenges, according to new research from ScholarShare 529, Californias official college savings plan.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California families remain committed to college savings despite COVID19 challenges, according to new research from ScholarShare 529, Californias official college savings plan.
  • ScholarShare 529s 2020 529 Market Study asked 1,000 California families with children under 18 who plan to save for college about their views.
  • Findings reveal that California families remain passionate about college savings and committed to it, yet concerned about affording college:
    More than three-quarters (79 percent) of families surveyed said that helping their children afford college is one of the most important things they can do as a parent.
  • ScholarShare 529, a Gold-rated college savings plan by Morningstar, serves as Californias official college savings plan.

Atlas Awarded $4 Million Richards Boulevard Office Complex Project in California

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Articles, Business, Economy, Financial District, San Francisco, Building engineering, Concrete, Precast concrete, Reuse, Californias, 650 California Street, Atlas, Chief operating officer

The Company will provide all soils compaction testing, materials testing & special inspections services for four structural steel office buildings and a precast parking garage that will house 4,650 California state employees.

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  • The Company will provide all soils compaction testing, materials testing & special inspections services for four structural steel office buildings and a precast parking garage that will house 4,650 California state employees.
  • This is a great opportunity for Atlas and we are pleased to work with a valued partner of ours, the California Department of General Services, to deliver this project to the state, said Atlas COO, Gary Cappa.
  • The Richards Boulevard Office Complex is one of Californias largest government buildings, at an estimated construction value of $1 billion.
  • The complex features four high performance, collaborative and interconnected office buildings, with a rich amenities program calibrated for the needs of building occupants and a unique landscaping program.

Associa Northern California Selected to Manage Patterson Ranch Owners Association

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Fremont, California, States of the United States, Northern California, Pleasanton, Californias, Geography of California, United States

Pleasanton, CA, July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Northern California has been selected to manage thePatterson Ranch Owners Association in Fremont, California.

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  • Pleasanton, CA, July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Northern California has been selected to manage thePatterson Ranch Owners Association in Fremont, California.
  • The community is situated on a historic site dating to Californias Gold Rush, and adjacent to the Coyote Hills Regional Park.
  • Associa Northern California is excited to be selected as a trusted management partner for this unique and environmentally friendly community, stated Kelly Zibell, PCAM, Associa Northern California president.
  • With more than 200 branch offices across North America, Associa delivers unsurpassed management and lifestyle services to nearly five million residents worldwide.

Life Science Industry in California Generates $372 Billion Annually, Providing 1.4M Jobs

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Science, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Health, Medical devices, University, Education, Californias, Economic impact analysis, The Californias, Decades, Spanish Empire

Californias life science industry provides over 1.4 million jobs in the region, with economic activity generating a total of $372 billion in 2019 alone.

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  • Californias life science industry provides over 1.4 million jobs in the region, with economic activity generating a total of $372 billion in 2019 alone.
  • Biocoms 2020 Economic Impact Report Databook outlines and highlights these key findings of the states life science industry, including information on economic, demographic and industry performance data.
  • The 2020 Economic Impact Report is a vital barometer of the health and impact of the life sciences industry in California, said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom, the association representing the California life science industry.
  • Over the past five years, Californias life science industry has seen a 13 percent increase in the number of jobs statewide.

California Life Sciences Association Coordinates Critical PPE Supplies to Essential Companies

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Science, Other Science, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Health, Medical devices, Clinical trials, Californias, The Californians, Personal protective equipment, Articles, Human activities, The Californias

California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) , the trade association representing Californias life sciences sector, today announced that it has been coordinating with the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the State of California to help essential life sciences companies obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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  • California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) , the trade association representing Californias life sciences sector, today announced that it has been coordinating with the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the State of California to help essential life sciences companies obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Californias life sciences sector, comprised of medical tech, biotech, and biopharmaceutical companies and research organizations is a critical piece of Californias economy, directly employing almost 400,000 Californians.
  • The availability of PPE through OES, and Governor Newsoms recognition of life sciences companies as essential during the early phases of the pandemic are critical to the sectors ability to propel California forward during the economic recovery.
  • California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) is the states largest and most influential life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization.

EasyRogs, the First Legal Discovery System, Is Free This Month of May to Fight COVID-19

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Friday, May 1, 2020
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Legal, Software, Internet, Civil procedure, Evidence law, Law, Discovery, Information governance, Records management, Interrogatories, Request for admissions, Complaint, Coronavirus, Californias, The Californias

But its more than just a collection of electronic forms, its an expert system meaning that EasyRogs knows and applies Californias rules of civil procedure.

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  • But its more than just a collection of electronic forms, its an expert system meaning that EasyRogs knows and applies Californias rules of civil procedure.
  • EasyRogs calculates response dates based upon Californias discovery rules and court holidays, and guides clients through their responses to ensure theyre code-complaint.
  • However, those bases must be provided in the clients responses to Form Interrogatories, not their responses to the Requests for Admission.
  • However, to limit the spread of the Coronavirus within the legal community, its free this month.

ScholarShare 529 Helping California Families Navigate Higher Education Realities

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Scholarshare Investment Board, ScholarShare, United States, 529 plan, Californias

ScholarShare 529 Californias official college savings plan introduced a new resource to help: Navigating the New Realities, A Guide for California College Students and Parents , which provides tips and insights focused on three pressing higher education topics particularly relevant to current college students and their parents:

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  • ScholarShare 529 Californias official college savings plan introduced a new resource to help: Navigating the New Realities, A Guide for California College Students and Parents , which provides tips and insights focused on three pressing higher education topics particularly relevant to current college students and their parents:
    The Student Experience.
  • We dont have all the answers, but we are here to help California families navigate todays new higher education realities, said Julio Martinez, executive director of the ScholarShare Investment Board.
  • ScholarShare 529 manages $8.9 billion in plan assets across more than 336,000 ScholarShare 529 accounts as of 3/31/20.
  • For information about the ScholarShare Investment Board, visit www.treasurer.ca.gov/scholarshare , like ScholarShare 529 on Facebook at www.facebook.com/scholarshare529 , and follow them on Twitter at @ScholarShare529 .

Metropolitan Statement on Incidental Take Permit Litigation Filing

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Professional services, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Legal, Natural Resources, Water in California, States of the United States, Interbasin transfer, Government of San Diego County, California, California State Water Project, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, The Californias, Californias, Water supply

Jeffrey Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on Metropolitans filing of a lawsuit yesterday against the state of California regarding the Department of Fish and Wildlifes Incidental Take Permit for State Water Project operations:

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  • Jeffrey Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on Metropolitans filing of a lawsuit yesterday against the state of California regarding the Department of Fish and Wildlifes Incidental Take Permit for State Water Project operations:
    In filing litigation, Metropolitan acted to protect Southern Californias ratepayers from cost shifts and water supply reductions inappropriately assigned to the State Water Project.
  • The voluntary agreement process continues to be the only productive path for a solution that balances the water supply needs of the environment, our communities and our farms.
  • We need a state permit that uses the best available science to address the environmental impact of operations and strikes a balance in providing water supply to Californias farms and cities.
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provide water for 19 million people in six counties.

First 5 California Commission Provides $4 Million in Emergency Funding for Child Care Providers, Community

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Friday, April 17, 2020
Children, Primary, Secondary, Education, State, Local, Other Policy Issues, Preschool, Family, Public policy, Government, Consumer, Other Education, Parenting, Child care, George Halvorson, Californias

On April 13, 2020, the California Children and Families Commission, also known as the First 5 California Commission (Commission), held an emergency meeting to consider authorizing funding to provide relief to Californias childcare providers.

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  • On April 13, 2020, the California Children and Families Commission, also known as the First 5 California Commission (Commission), held an emergency meeting to consider authorizing funding to provide relief to Californias childcare providers.
  • We have a role to play in helping California overcome this ongoing emergency.
  • My fellow commissioners and I acted quickly to support funding for vital provisions that will help childcare providers and the broader community, while supporting essential workers throughout the state, said George Halvorson, Chair of the Commission.
  • The need is immediate, it is deep, and it affects more children and families than we can possibly serve, said Ms. Maben.

California Surgeon General Burke Harris Partners with First 5 California to Raise Awareness of Talk. Read. Sing.®

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Parenting, Children, Public policy, Government, Philanthropy, Family, State, Local, Consumer, Foundation, Primary, Secondary, Education, Nadine Burke Harris, Californias, The Californias, People from California, Decades, Surgeon General of California, Nadine Burke Harris, Californias, The Californias, People from California, Decades, Surgeon General of California

Californias first Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, is partnering with First 5 California to help promote its landmark Talk.

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  • Californias first Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, is partnering with First 5 California to help promote its landmark Talk.
  • We are honored to have Dr. Burke Harris support the work of First 5 California.
  • I am excited to work with First 5 California and help amplify and support their critical work for the families of California.
  • As Californias first Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris has established early childhood, health equity, and ACEs and toxic stress as key priorities.