Los Angeles Legendary Hip Hop Radio Station KDAY 93.5 FM Delivers Extraordinary Performance During The Nielsen July Book!

August 4, 2016

SoCal Legendary Hip Hop Radio Station KDAY 93.5FM

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — KDAY 93.5 FM, Southern California’s leading choice for original hip-hop and R&B, announced historic performance in the highly contested July 2016 summer book. KDAY achieved year-to-year growth in the key areas of AQH, cume, TSL and other vital indicators. “We are extremely proud of KDAY’s results these last six months and in particular July,” exclaimed Otto Padron, President of Meruelo Media. “Our continued commitment to the format and increased investments in research, programming, marketing and talent are delivering a winning performance in the highly competitive market of Los Angeles!”

LOS ANGELES METRO RADIO JULY 2016 PPM

KDAY FM L.A. PPM HIGHLIGHTS:

Total weekly listeners (Cume) reached 1,188,600 – highest in 2 years (since May ’14)
KDAY’s uptrend began at the beginning of the year. Since then the station has posted 6 consecutive PPM surveys with more than 1 million weekly cume!
26% audience increases! KDAY added 244,600 additional listeners since Jan. 2016
10% Cume climb compared with last month cume
15 minute TSL (Time Spent Listening) improvement per average listener vs. June 2016
15% total week and 13% M-F prime AQH (Avg Quarter Hour) growth compared with the previous month (6a-7p)
At 15,200 KDAY’s M-F prime AQH is the highest since May 2014
All major dayparts posted double digit percentage increases with AQH month to month – particularly in prime demographics!

KDAY’S Monday – Sunday, 6am – 12 midnight

Adults 18-49 AQH +15% month to month and 28% YTY (July ’15 – July ’16)
Adults 25-49 AQH increased 16% compared with last month and 33% YTY
Adults 25-54 AQH grew 16% month to month and 31% YTY

Composition

#1 Adults 18-49 cume and AQH composition total week in current 3 month average May/June/July ’16
73% of KDAY’s cume and 78% of AQH listeners are in the 18-49 demo
#1 Adults 25-49 cume composition total week at 57% (current 3 mo. avg.)

Diverse Audience

Significant growth with Blacks and Hispanics
Hispanics comprise more than 60% of cume and 50% of AQH total week;
1 in 4 KDAY listeners is Black

Millennials

More than 500,000 Millennials tune to KDAY weekly – approximately 44% of total audience in July ’16
Month to month KDAY increased Millennials AQH 14% and cume 7% total week

Hispanic Millennials:

Two-thirds of KDAY Millennials are Hispanic. In July, KDAY scored its highest cume with Hispanic Millennials in 9 months!
74% of KDAY Hispanic Millennials speak both Spanish and English
Bilingual Hispanic Millennials are now at their highest level of the year on KDAY!

For more information about 93.5 KDAY programming, upcoming events, promotions, ticket giveaways, and history visit www.935kday.com, and find us on Twitter at @935KDAY, on Facebook at Facebook.com/935KDAY.

Survey dates: June 16 – July 13, 2016 (includes official start of summer & July 4^th wkd).

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM, TapWeb KDAY FM July 2016 and May/June/July 2016

About 93.5 KDAY
KDAY is the iconic Los Angeles radio station with roots as far back as the early 80’s when it was the first station in the world to ever play commercial hip-hop. KDAY helped transform N.W.A. from an unknown group to one of the most prolific hip-hop groups ever, and it helped launch the careers of many mainstream artists such as Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Ice T, LL Cool J, and Queen Latifah. KDAY reflects and appeals to the diversity of the Southern California market with its unique and unmistakable West Coast sound.

About Meruelo Media
Meruelo Media (MM) is the media division of The Meruelo Group. MM currently operates two Southern California Legendary media platforms; the classic hip-hop and R&B radio station, 93.5 KDAY and one of Los Angeles’ oldest Hispanic TV stations, KWHY-TV Canal 22; and Meruelo Studios (www.meruelostudios.com). The Meruelo Group is a minority owned, privately-held management company serving a diversified portfolio of affiliated entities with interests in banking and financial services; food services, manufacturing, distribution and restaurant operations; construction and engineering; hospitality and gaming; real estate management; media, public and private equity investing. For more information please visit www.meruelogroup.com.

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KDAY 93.5 FM And NFL Powerhouse Raiders Announce Exclusive FM Radio Affiliation In Los Angeles!

August 4, 2016

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Raiders and KDAY announced today an agreement that makes KDAY 93.5 FM the exclusive Silver and Black FM flagship radio station in SOCAL. KDAY will broadcast the Raiders’ regular season and select postseason games, while enhancing game coverage with exciting Raiders-oriented additional programming.

“No other brand in SOCAL speaks to the loyal Raiders Nation better than KDAY,” stated Otto Padron, President of KDAY and Meruelo Media; “… our sound, attitude and colors are a natural fit for this legendary pro-football franchise. We are very excited with this new NFL partnership and KDAY is the right destination to the more than two-million Raiders fans in our LA market!!…”

Raiders game day broadcasts on KDAY will include a pregame show, 30-minutes prior to kick-off and a postgame wrap-up. KDAY will embrace this new NFL partnership with a series of special promotions and artist participation.

Raiders on KDAY will kick off on September 11 with a Special Live Broadcast from New Orleans.

For more information about 93.5 KDAY programming, upcoming events, promotions and ticket giveaways, visit www.935kday.com, and find us on Twitter at @935KDAY, on Facebook at Facebook.com/935KDAY.

About the 93.5 KDAY
KDAY is the iconic Los Angeles radio station with roots as far back as the early 80’s when it was the first station in the world to ever play commercial hip-hop. KDAY reflects and appeals to the diversity of the Southern California market with its unique and unmistakable West Coast sound, visit www.935kday.com.

About the Raiders
The Raiders enter the team’s 57th year of professional football competition in 2016, including the past 46 as a member of the National Football League. In five memorable decades, the Raiders have won an AFL Championship, four American Football Conference Championships and three Super Bowl Championships. A member of the AFC West Division, the Silver and Black have accumulated a 444-397-11 (.528) all-time regular season record

About Compass Media Networks
Compass Media Networks is an entertainment company with a growing portfolio of well-branded audio programs, broadcast on thousands of radio stations and emerging digital platforms, reaching millions of listeners daily.

Founded in 2009, Compass Media Networks is led by an experienced management team with prior success and tenure at top media organizations including CBS, Dow Jones, Disney/ESPN, News Corp, Univision, and Westwood One.

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NFL Pro-Football Powerhouse Oakland Raiders

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Girl Scouts of the USA and Disney Channel Team Up to Inspire Girls to Lead

August 4, 2016

Available in English and Spanish, The Elena of Avalor Leadership Guide by Girl Scouts and Disney Channel showcases leadership activities and conversations parents and caregivers can engage their preschool through fifth-grade girls in to boost their everyday leadership skills and prepare them to create the future they imagine.

NEW YORK and BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Disney Channel are teaming up to inspire girls and their families to practice leadership. The collaboration brings GSUSA’s focus on leading like a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™, the Girl Scout way, and Disney Channel’s recently launched animated television series Elena of Avalor into action with the debut of The Elena of Avalor Leadership Guide by Girl Scouts and Disney Channel. Available in English and Spanish beginning today, the Guide showcases leadership activities and conversations parents and caregivers can engage their preschool through fifth-grade girls in to boost their everyday leadership skills and prepare them to create the future they imagine.

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“Since 1912, Girl Scouts has proudly fostered a tradition of excellence that prepares girls, with the support of their families, to boldly take the lead in their lives in the ‘Girl’ Scout way,” said Sylvia Acevedo, interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. “Recognizing that leadership development for youth begins early-on, we are particularly excited to work with Disney Channel on this collaboration tied to Elena of Avalor, a wonderfully innovative program that emphasizes the importance of embracing the mantle of leadership to a new generation. Because, as we say at Girl Scouts, ‘If the world needs more leaders, then we need more Girl Scouts!'”

Studies show early experiences in life impact leadership potential, and the family setting is the first place a child learns about how to be a strong leader.¹ As uncovered by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), the disconnect between the command-and-control definition of leadership and the more aspirational types of leadership points to potential pitfalls in communicating with girls about the benefits of leadership development programs.² Additionally, girls are not confident about having the essential skills and competencies they think of as most important for a leader.³ GSUSA, with its established legacy in preparing girls to be leaders, believes in a holistic approach to leadership, which is a key component of the new leadership guide.

“As we launch Elena of Avalor on Disney Channel, nothing is more important to us than using the impact that we know television has on our audience to showcase strong, ambitious role models for young girls. Our work with GSUSA will give us the chance to amplify that message and be a part of the largest community of young female leaders, by providing materials and inspiration that demonstrate every girl has the power to lead,” said Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.

Also debuting is the inaugural “Elena of Avalor—Scepter of Light Award,” which will be presented to two Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. The Gold Award is the highest recognition a Girl Scout can earn, with recipients demonstrating extraordinary leadership through “Take Action projects” and exemplifying compassion, critical thinking, collaboration, and courage—the very leadership qualities that Elena of Avalor models. Award recipients will participate in events including Elena’s Royal Debut at Walt Disney World in Orlando this August and a GSUSA event in Chicago in the fall.

Later this year, as part of Disney ABC Television Group’s Be Inspired pro-social efforts, Disney Channel and Disney Junior will air leadership-themed pro-social interstitials featuring Girl Scouts alongside Princess Elena, as well as kick off a user-generated contest encouraging girls to share how they exemplify being a G.I.R.L. on International Day of the Girl (October 11) and give them the opportunity to be featured on air.

Disney’s Elena of Avalor follows the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who saves her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. Set in Avalor, an enchanted fairytale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore, Elena’s journey will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders. The series airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel.

We’re Girl Scouts of the USA
We’re 2.7 million strong—1.9 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe girls can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we’ve made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents. Today we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscouts.org.

About Disney Channel
Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family-inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series, movies and short form. Currently available on basic cable and satellite in over 96 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney ABC Television Group. Disney Channel-branded content spans television, online, mobile, VOD platforms and the Disney Channel App. Disney Channels Worldwide is a global portfolio of 116 kid-driven, family inclusive entertainment channels and/or channel feeds available in 163 countries/territories, in 34 languages.

¹ The National Center for Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (2013). Families as Advocates and Leaders. http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/docs/advocates-pfce-rtp.pdf

² Girl Scout Research Institute, Change It Up: What Girls Say About Redefining Leadership (2008).http://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/about-girl-scouts/research/change_it_up_executive_summary_english.pdf

³ Girl Scout Research Institute, Ban Bossy Youth Leadership Findings (2014).

MoneyGram’s Award-Winning Website now Available in Spanish

August 4, 2016

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) has unveiled its new innovative Spanish language website, moneygram.com/us/es. The new site, which is available for customers sending money from the U.S., provides access to all of the tools found on the company’s award-winning English site including the unique ability to send money as a guest user without opening an account.

“The U.S. to Latin America remittance corridor is one of the largest in the world. According to the World Bank, about $70 billion in remittances are sent from the U.S. to the region annually,” says Alex Hoffmann, MoneyGram’s chief product officer. “We are pleased to offer our Spanish speaking customers yet another tool to enhance their experience when they need to send money. The new site aligns with MoneyGram’s mission to make money transfers easier for all of our customers.”

Other features of the new site include the “Track a Transfer” tool which allows customers to check the status of online and offline transactions as well as the “Find a Location” and “Estimate Fees” tool. The MoneyGram mobile app (available in the Apple iOS and Google Play stores) has also been updated with bilingual functionality, mirroring the website, and allows customers to complete transactions quickly and seamlessly on phones or tablets.

MoneyGram’s upgraded online experience first launched in the U.S. in 2015, and was expanded to the UK and Germany earlier this year. It has been voted “Best Comeback Story” in the payments industry by the PYMTS Innovation Awards.

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About MoneyGram International, Inc.

MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

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New Research Offers Guidance For Hispanics On How To Pick Best First Foods For Babies

August 4, 2016

MISSION VIEJO, California, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New research published in the journal Nutrients on the best first foods for babies has high relevance for U.S. Hispanics which have a 35% higher birth rate than the general population.¹ Introducing solid foods is a big milestone and like most parents, they are seeking guidance on making smart choices and avoiding mistakes. According to the scientific review paper, one common error is that caregivers often reach for first foods that tend to be too sweet and are not optimal as a beginner food for infants and toddlers. Fresh avocados was found to be an ideal first food.

The paper “The Role of Avocados in Complementary and Transitional Feeding” was funded by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) and based on more than 100 studies of both emerging and conclusive research. Authors Kevin B. Comerford, PhD, RD, University of California at Davis, Keith T. Ayoob, EdD, RD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Robert D. Murray, MD, The Ohio State University, and Stephanie A. Atkinson, PhD, McMaster University, suggest that there are three qualities of foods to keep in mind when it is time to start solid foods as a complement to breastmilk and/or formula or time to transition to table foods. To ensure optimal health and acceptance, it is recommended to pick baby’s first foods based on:

Nutrient Density: Infants need to consume moderately energy-dense foods that are low in sugar and rich in multiple nutrients that are key for proper infant health and development.
Texture/Consistency: A variety of soft and smooth textures are best, such as creamy, lumpy, pureed or mashed to help develop the ability to chew and swallow.
Neutral Flavor Profile: Ideal first foods should have a low to moderate sweet and salty flavor profile to avoid early preferences for sweet foods.

Education is key to informing families about how best to introduce first foods.

“It’s important that infants experience a wide variety of tastes, textures, colors and combinations,” says Dr. Robert Murray, fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Parents looking to identify appropriate first foods for their babies will find all of these key attributes in the avocado – a smooth, nutrient-dense and flavor-neutral first food that can be enjoyed across the lifespan.”

As the study suggests, avocados are unique among complementary and transitional foods in that they provide an ideal source of calories (mainly from “good” unsaturated fats) to meet the increasing energy and growth demands of weaning infants and growing toddlers, and help significantly enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from foods eaten with them. Additionally, avocados contain less than 1 gram of sugar per serving (0.09g)—the least amount of any other fresh fruit—and are higher in key developmental nutrients per one ounce serving, such as folate, vitamin E, and lutein, compared to a serving of the most popular complementary and transitional fruits served in many households. They also have the recommended physical characteristics that are ideal for babies to enjoy including a neutral flavor, smooth consistency and creamy texture.

A recent survey by HAB and the publishers of Parents Latina showed that more than half (64%) of moms were unaware of the important health benefits of avocados. After learning more about the good fats and other nutrients in avocados, 8 in 10 moms then reported to be more likely to feed their baby avocados.

“Choosing the best first foods for baby is a significant milestone so it is natural for moms to struggle with evaluating all the possible options,” said Sylvia Meléndez Klinger, R.D. and leading expert in cross-cultural Hispanic nutrition and health issues. “It is important to share the outcomes of research like this in Spanish so Hispanic moms and grandmas, often living under the same roof, receive the education and specific recommendations they are asking for. Different generations will approach first foods differently but with the same goal to give baby her best chance to achieve normal growth and development. Offering the most current scientific-based tips and easy recipes in Spanish helps ensure babies get off to a healthy start from their very first bites.”

HAB is committed to helping Spanish-speaking families better understand optimal foods and diets for infants and toddlers; for example, by inspiring new and delicious ways to pair avocados with other nutritious fruits and vegetables, like this two-ingredient Baby Food Avocado Chicken Puree.

To learn more about the goodness of avocados for babies, check out this new infographic as well as other tips and recipes at www.LoveOneToday.com/avocados-babies. To view the published white paper, visit http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/316/htm

U.S. Census, National Vital Statistics Reports, January 15, 2015

About the Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is an agriculture promotion group established in 2002 to promote the consumption of Hass Avocados in the United States. A 12-member board representing domestic producers and importers of Hass Avocados directs HAB’s promotion, research and information programs under supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. Funding for HAB comes from Hass avocado producers and importers in the United States.

In 2010, HAB established a nutrition research program to increase awareness and improve understanding of the unique benefits of avocados to human health.

For a comprehensive collection of published nutrition and scientific literature, authoritative reports and other articles on or related to avocados, their nutrients and eating patterns that include them, visit avocadonutritioncenter.com.

For tips and recipes, visit LoveOneToday.com or follow HAB on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

About the Review Paper

Title: The Role of Avocados in Complementary and Transitional Feeding

Authors: Kevin B. Comerford 1*, Keith T. Ayoob2†, Robert D. Murray3†, Stephanie A. Atkinson4†

Department of Nutrition, University of California at Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; E-Mail: [email protected]
Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; E-Mail: [email protected]
Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; E-Mail: [email protected]
Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada; E-Mail: [email protected]

Journal: Nutrients. 2016; 2016; 8(5), 313; doi: 10.3390/nu8050313

Abstract: Infant dietary patterns tend to be insufficient sources of fruits, vegetables, and fiber, as well as excessive in salt, added sugars, and overall energy. Despite the serious long-term health risks associated with suboptimal fruit and vegetable intake, a large percentage of infants and toddlers in the U.S. do not consume any fruits or vegetables on a daily basis. Since not all fruits and vegetables are nutritionally similar, guidance on the optimal selection of fruits and vegetables should emphasize those with the greatest potential for nutrition and health benefits. A challenge is that the most popularly consumed fruits for this age group (i.e., apples, pears, bananas, grapes, strawberries) do not closely fit the current general recommendations since they tend to be overly sweet and/or high in sugar. Unsaturated oil-containing fruits such as avocados are nutritionally unique among fruits in that they are lower in sugar and higher in fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids than most other fruits, and they also have the proper consistency and texture for first foods with a neutral flavor spectrum. Taken together, avocados show promise for helping to meet the dietary needs of infants and toddlers, and should be considered for inclusion in future dietary recommendations for complementary and transitional feeding.

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Tejano Music National Convention Announces Special Tribute For Tex-Mex Legend Emilio Navaira At This Year’s Las Vegas Showcase

August 4, 2016

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Tejano Music National Convention (TMNC) a national annual gathering of Tejano enthusiasts, proudly announces a celebratory tribute to Grammy-Award winning singer/songwriter Emilio Navaira at this year’s 13^th annual event at the Westgate Casino Las Vegas Resort & Casino, August 5-6, 2016. TMNC is the only 48-hour music marathon showcasing the best in Tejano with a one-of-a-kind Tejano Fanfare Expo.

The ‘Shoot It!’ tribute memorial for Emilio will be backed by David Lee Garza y Los Musicales; the band that afforded Emilio his start as a lead singer before turning solo performer. The tribute will honor Emilio for his Tejano contributions featuring Ramiro ‘Ram’ Herrera, Shelly Lares, David Farias and Jorge Moreno and share footage of Emilio’s past TMNC concerts. Emilio’s brother, Raul Navaira will make a special performance to thank fans who lent their support to the family.

“It is with a heavy heart that the Tejano Music National Convention honors the memory of Tejano icon Emilio Navaira,” said David Chavez, CEO of Ingenuity and event producer. “Emilio has been part of the Vegas Tejano family from the beginning and along with Raulito, helped launch the Convention.”

Emceed by comedian Gilbert Esquivel, TMNC boasts 40+ music acts in its Gran Baile featuring Tejano all-stars Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Jaime y Los Chamacos, Flaco Jimenez and more. Fans will enjoy a Tejano ‘mix-mash’ performance by Grammy Award Winner La Santa Cecilia and 2015 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and legendary Conjunto accordionist, Flaco Jimenez. All-star performances and appearances will be made by Tejano legends Shelly Lares, Boni Mauricio and Johnny Canales, who is slated to receive a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars® during the Convention.

TMNC’s ‘crown jewel’ is the Fanfare Expo; the ultimate Tejano Fan Zone featuring unprecedented access to live musical talent, artist meet & greets, autograph sessions, photo ops, and Vegas-style mingling amongst the sounds of Tejano, Conjunto, Rancheras and Tex-Mex Funk.

TMNC is open to the public. Onsite registration begins Friday, August 5th at the Westgate Casino, Las Vegas.

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Western Dental Expands Office in Corona

August 3, 2016

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CORONA, California, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Dental & Orthodontics, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable oral healthcare, today announced it has expanded its dental office in Corona, located at 617 N. Main Street.

Western Dental’s Corona office has more than doubled in size and now houses 11 patient treatment rooms, new state-of-the-art digital equipment and an experienced bilingual staff. In addition to accepting uninsured and privately insured patients, Western Dental welcomes patients covered by the Medi-Cal Dental program (known as Denti-Cal) at this location and all of its 160 California offices.

Western Dental is the leading provider of services to the Denti-Cal program, which provides health care benefits for more than 13 million low-income individuals and families in California. Western Dental dentists provided care to over half a million Denti-Cal beneficiaries in 2015. Western Dental is committed to continuing to partner with the State to help improve the program.

“The city of Corona has grown significantly over the years, and so has our patient base,” said Dr. Benson Chen, Managing Dentist. “Our team in Corona is thrilled to be able to provide more patients with comprehensive dental care in a beautifully remodeled space.”

The office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An open house and ribbon-cutting event for the public to celebrate the expansion will be held on August 25 at the 617 N. Main Street location.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.westerndental.com or call 1-800-6-DENTAL.

ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL
Western Dental (with its affiliate, Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is one of the nation’s largest dental providers and is the leader in accessible, affordable oral health care, serving over two million patient visits annually in more than 200 affiliated clinics throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Western Dental is the #1 provider of orthodontic services in California and last year expanded its network of orthodontists, oral surgeons, pedodontists, periodontists and endodontists, to better service patient needs all within the office. All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system that electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality care. For more information, please visit www.westerndental.com.

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Roberto Isaias Comments on United Nations Human Rights Committee Ruling Against the Government of Ecuador

August 3, 2016

MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a video commentary released today, banker and businessman Roberto Isaias discussed the political persecution that he and his family have endured at the hands of the Ecuadorian government over the past decade and the significance of the United Nations Human Rights Committee ruling against the Correa administration for its violations of civil rights. In the interview, he offers insight from his experiences and the numerous ways in which the Correa administration has manipulated the judicial and executive arms of the government to systematically suppress the civil rights of its own citizens and deny them due process of law.

This past June 2016, the UN Human Rights Committee ruled in favor of the Isaias and ordered Ecuador to return all of the family’s appropriated assets, which in part, include media assets such as radio stations, newspapers, magazines, and television stations. The ruling gives an impartial, definitive judicial lens to the pervasive nature in which the Correa government has violated its citizens’ human and civil rights over the last ten years, including: the appropriation of private business, interference in the judicial system, and the abrogation of freedom of the press through the confiscation of media assets.

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(Español) Cómo actuar mientras se interpreta el himno de EE. UU.

August 3, 2016

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Mazda Raceway to Host First-Ever Mazda MX-5 Cup Global Invitational

August 3, 2016

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com

IRVINE, California, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda has announced details for the inaugural Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Invitational where racers from Europe, Asia and North America will compete against one another at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, California. This event is a non-points, invitation-only race, outside of the U.S.-only 2016 Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires. The invitational races will be held September 9-11, 2016 as part of a Mazda-exclusive weekend that features both the Mazda Road to Indy and the Mazda Road to 24.

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John Doonan, director of motorsports, Mazda North American Operations, said, “When we launched the 2016 car and series, we included ‘Global’ for a reason. Mazda affiliates and racers from abroad have wanted to get involved in what had previously been North American exclusive. We can’t wait to have our overseas friends join us at our home track for what we hope will be the first of many such events in the years to come. Combining the weekend with our Mazda Road to Indy and Mazda Road to 24 championships means that we’ll likely have more than 100 Mazda-powered race cars on one weekend. With all cars being as identical as possible, it’s a perfect showcase for racers to prove that no matter if you are on the highway, or on the track, driving matters.”

What:	2016 Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Invitational
When:	Friday, September 9th – Sunday, September 11th
Where:	Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California
Who:	Approximately 20 MX-5 Cup racers from around the world. The complete entry list will be announced at a later date but will include racers from the U.S.A., Europe, and Asia.
Why:	To showcase the talents of Mazda sports car racers and the all-new Mazda MX-5 Cup race car
How:	Two 45-minute races will be run. The racer scoring the most points between the two races will be crowned the champion.
The Prize:	The winner of the Invitational will be sent to Mazda Motorsports partner Multimatic to train on the “Driver in the Loop” (DIL) simulator. Upon a successful simulation performance, he or she could advance to a one-day test in the Mazda Prototype that competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series.
Tickets:	To attend in person: http://www.mazdaraceway.com/events.
Broadcast:	The Sunday race will be broadcast live on www.MazdaLive.com and will include commentary from the Radio Le Mans team.

About the MX-5 Cup
The Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires is the signature spec series for the Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24), the sports car counterpart to the Mazda Road to Indy (#MRTI). On both paths, Mazda-powered champions earn a Mazda scholarship to advance their career. The MX-5 Cup champion earns a $200,000 scholarship.

The 2016 season features the all-new fourth generation Mazda MX-5 Miata. For the first time, Mazda has commissioned complete turnkey race cars, with the goal that all cars are as close to identical as possible, ensuring the best drivers rise to the top. Over 80 of the $53,000 race cars have been delivered to date. Information on the car is online at www.mazdamotorsports.com.

About Mazda Motorsports
Mazda Motorsports boasts the most comprehensive auto racing development ladder system of any auto manufacturer in the world. The Mazda Road to 24 program offers a number of scholarships to advance drivers up the sports car racing ladder, beginning with the Global MX-5 Cup series and culminating with the Mazda Prototype team. The Mazda Road to Indy is a similar program that includes Mazda-powered categories of USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights. In grassroots road racing, more Mazdas race on any given weekend in North America than any other manufacturer. Mazda is also the title sponsor of the renowned Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. Follow all of the latest news at MazdaMotorsports.com, @MazdaRacing on Twitter, and MazdaMotorsports on Instagram and Facebook.

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