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Cityview Completes 378-Unit Multifamily Project in Oakland’s Brooklyn Basin

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, has completed Portico – a 378-unit multifamily project in Oakland, California.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, has completed Portico – a 378-unit multifamily project in Oakland, California.
  • Now welcoming residents, the eight-story opportunity zone project is located in the fast-growing Brooklyn Basin master-planned community.
  • The project features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhomes.
  • Cityview’s other recently completed projects include Jasper – a 296-unit opportunity zone project near Downtown Los Angeles, The Parker – a 123-unit multifamily project in West Los Angeles, and Atrio – a 276-unit value-add renovation in Burbank.

Oakland Roasting Pioneer, Peerless Coffee & Tea, Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Third-generation family owned-and-operated Oakland-based coffee roaster Peerless Coffee & Tea will mark their 100th anniversary this year with a series of celebrations and events. To kick off this momentous occasion, Peerless is giving away 100 cups of coffee at their cafe in Oakland's warehouse district on Friday, February 23, 2024 (located at 260 Oak St., Oakland, CA, open 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.). This will mark the start of their "Peerless Acts of Giving" initiative, which will also include Peerless donating 100 cents from every cup and pound of coffee sold on the first Friday of every month to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (beginning Friday, March 1, and continuing throughout 2024).

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Third-generation family owned-and-operated Oakland-based coffee roaster Peerless Coffee & Tea will mark their 100th anniversary this year with a series of celebrations and events.
  • "We have not just survived a hundred years, but, in the face of today's increasingly competitive coffee landscape, Peerless continues to thrive."
  • As part of the anniversary, Peerless is also excited to announce the release of their first ROC® (Regenerative Organic Certified) coffee blend, which represents the next frontier in sustainable coffee, and reflects the brand's legacy of innovation.
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    Peerless will continue to announce additional events tied to its anniversary and the Peerless Act of Giving initiative throughout 2024.

Cityview Reveals Name for 378-Unit Opportunity Zone Project in Oakland’s Brooklyn Basin

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, today unveiled the name of its 378-unit opportunity zone project in Oakland, California as Portico.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, today unveiled the name of its 378-unit opportunity zone project in Oakland, California as Portico.
  • Slated to complete in December 2023, the project is designed to meet LEED Silver standards and is a premier waterfront community in Brooklyn Basin’s master-planned community.
  • “Featuring a prime waterfront location in the fast-growing Brooklyn Basin community, Portico will offer extensive amenities and easy access to everything the area has to offer,” said Sean Burton, CEO of Cityview.
  • Portico’s name was inspired by the historic columns at Township Commons, Oakland’s newest waterfront public park, which is located in Brooklyn Basin.

National Museum of African American Music Hosts a Yearlong Celebration of Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary Through the Lens of Industry Photographers

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is joining in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is joining in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.
  • The museum opened its yearlong exhibit, This is Hip Hop, on Thursday, Jan. 19.
  • During the celebration, the museum curated and spotlighted the history and development of Hip Hop and the genre's most iconic performers.
  • Hip Hop enthusiasts will experience some of the most memorable moments and iconic performances in Hip Hop history through each photographer's unique experience.

Lyell Immunopharma Announces the Appointment of Rahsaan Thompson as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYEL), a clinicalstage T-cell reprogramming company dedicated to developing curative cell therapies for patients with solid tumors, announced that Rahsaan W. Thompson has joined the executive management team as chief legal officer.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYEL), a clinicalstage T-cell reprogramming company dedicated to developing curative cell therapies for patients with solid tumors, announced that Rahsaan W. Thompson has joined the executive management team as chief legal officer.
  • A biopharmaceutical industry veteran, Mr. Thompson has more than 20 years of experience with development stage and commercial companies.
  • Rahsaans experience and expertise across corporate law and intellectual property make him an ideal fit for Lyell as we advance clinical development of multiple products in our pipeline targeting solid tumor cancers, saidLiz Homans, chief executive officer of Lyell.
  • I am excited to join the team and contribute to the ambitious mission of developing curative cell therapies for patients with limited treatment options, said Mr. Thompson.

BALLOT MEASURE TO INCREASE ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL GAINS MOMENTUM FROM FUNDERS AND GROWING COALITION

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools today announced new support for the measure which would dramatically increase funding in arts and music education for students in Pre-K-12 public schools.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools today announced new support for the measure which would dramatically increase funding in arts and music education for students in Pre-K-12 public schools.
  • Funders from across Californias creative economy are joining educators, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs in supporting the 2022 ballot measure to increase funding for arts and music education in public Pre-K-12 schools.
  • The California Music Educators Association (CMEA) has endorsed the measure and is actively engaging in the campaigns committee to help ensure success of the ballot measure.
  • ARTS has provided comprehensive arts education to California public schools for over 30 years, said Laura Fox, Chair, P.S.

Armanino’s 13th Annual Great Give Event Bridges In-Person and Virtual Volunteerism for Maximum Community Impact

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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The Great Give is Armaninos yearly community service event, an initiative of the Armanino Foundation.

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  • The Great Give is Armaninos yearly community service event, an initiative of the Armanino Foundation.
  • After a year where we werent able to get out there and connect with our community partners and each other in person, this years Great Give felt even more impactful.
  • This year, the Great Give took place on Thursday, October 28, and included a much-anticipated and welcomed return to in-person volunteer activities throughout the country after a fully virtual Great Give event in 2020.
  • This unique combination of a hybrid volunteer experience ensured Armanino employees and the Armanino Foundation made the greatest impact possible on this annual day of giving.

International Pop Art Duo FriendsWithYou (Sam Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III) Giant Characters Spread Love and Fun across Hong Kong for an Interactive Experience with West Kowloon Neighbourhood

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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We hope our collection can spread a message of harmony and joy the ingredients of life needed in every corner of the world right now.

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  • We hope our collection can spread a message of harmony and joy the ingredients of life needed in every corner of the world right now.
  • The group will hop around Hong Kong while sharing their friendship and love and connecting with people from every walk of life.
  • We sincerely hope to bring positive and hopeful vibes to everyone as they spread the vision of Happy World.
  • FriendsWithYou is an art collaboration created in 2002 by Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III with the aim of bringing more joy, kindness, and love to the world.