Lindsey Horvath

Urban Movement Labs Merges Into LACI, Expanding LACI's Capacity to Invite & Scale Zero Emissions Mobility Innovation in LA by Time World Arrives for 2028 Olympics

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is pleased to announce that Urban Movement Labs (UML) has merged into LACI. The merger will strengthen LACI's capacity to accelerate progress toward the bold transportation electrification targets set by the time the world arrives for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Given the legacy of UML's focus on mobility innovation nationally, the merger bolsters LACI's national City Climate Innovation Challenge whose first cohort includes NYC, DC, Los Angeles, and six other local governments across the US working on piloting zero emissions delivery via local 'innovation sandboxes'.

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  • The merger will strengthen LACI's capacity to accelerate progress toward the bold transportation electrification targets set by the time the world arrives for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
  • As part of the merger, LACI will carry forward the Transportation Technology Innovation Zone (TTIZ) at the Warner Center in the San Fernando Valley.
  • The TTIZ will also tie to the work of LACI's public-private Transportation Electrification Partnership.
  • "The 'innovation sandbox' that LACI is creating with the TTIZ will provide an opportunity to pilot solutions and scale what works."

Malibu Makeover: State and Local Partners Working Together to Make Deadly 21-Mile Corridor Safer

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

“Go Safely PCH is more than a campaign – it’s a movement demonstrating our collective commitment to making this beautiful corridor safer for everyone who travels on it,” said Secretary Omishakin.

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  • “Go Safely PCH is more than a campaign – it’s a movement demonstrating our collective commitment to making this beautiful corridor safer for everyone who travels on it,” said Secretary Omishakin.
  • “Through infrastructure improvements, increased enforcement and drivers doing their part by slowing down, we can and will save lives.
  • “While we advance important infrastructure and legislative changes for a safer PCH, education is essential.
  • Santa Monica’s Local Roadway Safety Plan identifies PCH as a priority corridor for infrastructure safety improvements as part of the Caltrans PCH corridor study.

Clean Power Alliance’s Power Ready Program to bring clean backup power to 11 public facilities throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties

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星期四, 二月 1, 2024

Los Angeles, California, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors has approved a multi-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to install clean energy backup power systems in 11 public buildings in CPA communities.

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  • Los Angeles, California, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors has approved a multi-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to install clean energy backup power systems in 11 public buildings in CPA communities.
  • The PPA with Coast Energy supports CPA’s Power Ready program in providing participating public agencies with resiliency capabilities at no cost.
  • Clean energy backup systems help avoid harmful greenhouse gas emissions that traditional diesel backup generators may emit – providing another tangible way to help communities meet clean air goals.
  • “The Power Ready program was designed so Clean Power Alliance could directly support power resiliency needs in communities we serve,” said Matthew Langer, CPA’s Chief Operating Officer.

WeHo Community Celebrates Holiday Joy with LGBTQ Asylum Seekers and Undocumented Individuals

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星期四, 十二月 21, 2023

LGBTQ asylum seekers, DACA recipients and undocumented individuals of Los Angeles will be treated to a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration this December 22nd at Heart Weho , located in the center of West Hollywood.

Key Points: 
  • LGBTQ asylum seekers, DACA recipients and undocumented individuals of Los Angeles will be treated to a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration this December 22nd at Heart Weho , located in the center of West Hollywood.
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    LGBTQ asylum seekers, DACA recipients, and undocumented individuals of Los Angeles will be treated to a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration this December 22nd at Heart Weho, located in the center of West Hollywood.
  • “As the holiday season approaches, our LGBTQ+ community deserves support and care, especially immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who are struggling to feel at home here,” said Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath.
  • We know that for many LGBTQ+ people, the holiday season can feel lonely and having a space to gather and a supportive community is crucial and life-saving.

WeHo Community Celebrates Holiday Joy with LGBTQ Asylum Seekers and Undocumented Individuals

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星期一, 十二月 18, 2023

LGBTQ asylum seekers, DACA recipients and undocumented individuals of Los Angeles will be treated to a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration this December 22nd at Heart Weho , located in the center of West Hollywood.

Key Points: 
  • LGBTQ asylum seekers, DACA recipients and undocumented individuals of Los Angeles will be treated to a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration this December 22nd at Heart Weho , located in the center of West Hollywood.
  • “Focusing our holiday efforts on the social wellbeing of Asylum Seekers and others in our community who are facing daunting immigration challenges is the right thing to do.
  • “As the holiday season approaches, our LGBTQ+ community deserves support and care, especially immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who are struggling to feel at home here,” said Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath.
  • We know that for many LGBTQ+ people, the holiday season can feel lonely and having a space to gather and a supportive community is crucial and life-saving.