Hundreds of Millions of Holiday Packages Expected between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day

November 7, 2019

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is ready to deliver more than 28 million packages per day between Dec.16-21, and will average 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year.

With a projected 800 million package deliveries between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the Postal Service delivers more packages to homes than any other shipper.

The Postal Service will expand Sunday delivery beginning Nov. 24 to locations with high package volumes. USPS already delivers packages on Sundays in most major cities, and anticipates delivering more than 8 million packages on Sundays in December. Mail carriers will also deliver packages for an additional fee on Christmas Day in select locations.

The Postal Service plans for peak holiday season all year. This includes making sure the right equipment is available to sort, process and deliver the expected mail and package volumes. Seasonal workers are hired when and where needed, and technology has been expanded to enhance package tracking throughout the USPS processing and transportation networks.

Busiest Mailing and Delivery Days
The Postal Service’s busiest time of the season peaks two weeks before Christmas, when much last-minute shopping starts. Customer traffic is expected to increase beginning Dec. 9, while the week of Dec. 16 is expected to be the busiest time for mailing, shipping and delivery. Additionally, the Postal Service predicts that nearly 2.5 billion pieces of First-Class Mail, including greeting cards, will be processed and delivered the week of Dec. 16.

Skip the Trip and Ship Online
Consumers can use usps.com to ship their packages and save trips to the Post Office. The Postal Service anticipates Dec. 16 will be the busiest day online with more than 8.5 million consumers predicted to visit usps.com for help shipping holiday gifts. Nearly 105 million consumers are predicted to visit usps.com between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

The Postal Service estimates nearly 400,000 consumers will use the Click-N-Ship feature and other online services Dec. 16 to order free Priority Mail boxes, print shipping labels, purchase postage and request free next-day Package Pickup.

2019 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office and domestic addresses*:

Dec. 9 — APO/FPO/DPO (ZIP Code 093 only) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
Dec. 11 — APO/FPO/DPO (all other ZIP Codes) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
Dec. 14 — USPS Retail Ground
Dec. 18 — APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) USPS Priority Mail Express
Dec. 20 — First-Class Mail (including greeting cards)
Dec. 20 — First-Class packages (up to 15.99 ounces)
Dec. 21 — Priority Mail
Dec. 23 — Priority Mail Express*

Alaska

Dec. 18 — Alaska to mainland First-Class Mail
Dec. 19 — Alaska to mainland Priority Mail
Dec. 21 — Alaska to mainland Priority Mail Express

Hawaii

Dec. 19 — Hawaii to mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
Dec. 21 — Hawaii to mainland Priority Mail Express

*Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before Dec. 25. Actual delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office acceptance date and time and other conditions. Some restrictions apply. For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed Dec. 21-25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two (2) business days.

Delivering for the Military and Overseas
The Postal Service also processes mail for overseas Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of State (DoS) recipients. The DoD measures mail volumes in pounds not pieces, and USPS expects to process more than 15 million pounds of mail for DoD and DoS recipients between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve.

More tips for a successful holiday mailing and shipping season:

Use free Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes. They are available at local Post Offices or online at usps.com/freeboxes
Make it easy with Click-N-Ship. You can create shipping labels and pay for postage online at usps.com/ship
Schedule a free Package Pickup when the carrier delivers your mail. It’s free regardless of the number of packages. Or, pickups can be scheduled at usps.com/pickup
New this year, mail and packages weighing more than 10 ounces and/or are more than a half-inch think using stamps as postage cannot be dropped into a collection box or left for a carrier to pick up. Instead, take them to a window clerk at a Post Office. Click-N-Ship customers are unaffected by this change.

Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing and shipping deadlines, can be found on the Postal Service Holiday Newsroom at usps.com/holidaynews.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Please Note: For U.S. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and Santa mail, can be found at usps.com/holidaynews.
For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

Contact: Kim Frum
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Female Wells Fargo Employee Files Lawsuit Alleging Being Drugged and Sexually Assaulted by her Boss

November 7, 2019

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OAKLAND, California, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Y.G., a 20-year-old junior employee of Wells Fargo, which alleges she was drugged and raped by her manager, Antonio Perez. Criminal charges have been filed in this matter. According to the lawsuit, Perez used his position of power in Wells Fargo to compel Y.G. to go out and celebrate her promotion with him and other Wells Fargo managers. Perez knew Y.G. was 20 years old. During the course of the night he allegedly bought her drinks and then he slipped her date rape drugs. The lawsuit alleges that when she became unconscious, he took her back to the Wells Fargo parking lot and sexually assaulted her. She woke up in a drug induced hangover in his bedroom while he was on a conference call for Wells Fargo managers.

The lawsuit further states that Y. G. immediately went to the police and underwent a rape kit where she was found to have the date rape drug GHB in her system. The lawsuit alleges that Y.G.’s direct supervisor, an assistant branch manager, suspected that Mr. Perez had drugged and raped another junior employee but never warned Y.G.

Just a few weeks ago California enacted legislation to prevent cases like these from being forced into arbitration. The new law takes effect January 1, 2020. Unfortunately, the new law does not benefit women like Y.G. who were forced to give up their rights prior to the law taking effect.

Y.G. said, “I loved my job and what happened to me completely changed the course of my life. I just want the public to hear my story, so hopefully this doesn’t happen to anyone else ever again.”

“California employers are liable for the conduct of people they employ as managers if that conduct is connected to the workplace. As a San Francisco based company, Wells Fargo should litigate this case in the light of day rather than try to hide behind arbitration,” said Y.G.’s attorney, Jayme L. Walker, Partner with Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer.

“It is absolutely outrageous that this young underage girl was allegedly given alcohol and drugged and raped by her manager and we intend to seek justice for her,” said Gary Gwilliam, Esq. of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer who represents the Plaintiff.

For more information contact:	J. Gary Gwilliam, Esq. or Jayme Walker, Esq.
	Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer (510) 832-5411
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	Mary Alexander, Esq. (Referring Firm)
	Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. (415) 433-4440
	[email protected]

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Regal Medical Group Expands Into San Diego

November 7, 2019

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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ Regal Medical Group announces it has expanded its healthcare services to San Diego and surrounding communities to provide comprehensive coordinated medical care with a focus on enhancing the health and well-being of its senior population. Regal’s presence in the community will grant residents increased access to valuable healthcare and offer more options when choosing primary care physicians close to home.

Regal is already the healthcare network of choice for thousands of members throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Riverside counties. Regal offers additional resources that extend beyond the doctor’s office to help members live a well-balanced life. From free fitness and healthy cooking classes, to health education and coordinated support for chronic conditions, Regal partners with its members to deliver personalized, well-rounded care that supports optimal health and well-being.

“We are excited and proud to expand our services to help improve the lives and health of those in our community,” explained Jasmine Frank, Senior Vice President of Regional Operations at Regal Medical Group. “Through Regal’s quality services and programs, we are better aligned to support our physicians in caring for and coordinating our members’ healthcare while providing access to meet the healthcare needs of the communities of San Diego, right in their own neighborhood.”

About Regal Medical Group
Regal Medical Group is an affiliate of Heritage Provider Network (HPN), which serves as a trusted healthcare network for over 40 years to nearly 600,000 Southern California members. As the largest doctor-owned medical group in Southern California, HPN and its affiliates are dedicated to quality, affordable and patient-centric healthcare through its robust programs and services offered to its members. For more information, please visit www.regalmed.com or you may also contact us at: (844) 216-3518.

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Mazda North America Celebrates 100th Open-Concept Dealership

November 7, 2019

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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. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is celebrating a significant milestone on its path to premium: the opening of the 100^th updated dealership. Mazda’s focused effort on creating a refreshed dealership design and customer experience, referred to as Retail Evolution, was originally announced in 2014. The upgraded dealership design features an upscale, open concept floor plan to offer a higher level of business transparency and customer satisfaction, providing a consistent experience from when a customer first comes into the showroom all the way to when they bring in their Mazda to be serviced.

“As dealerships are the main touchpoint for customers to interact with the Mazda brand, our Retail Evolution stores showcase the overall spirit and direction of our brand, the sophisticated design and premium content of our vehicles and the excellent service our customers expect,” said Masahiro Moro, chairman and chief executive officer of MNAO. “We are grateful for our dealer partners who have made the significant investment in this program.”

The new stores are an integral aspect of Mazda’s long-term business strategy in the U.S. market. Dealerships operating as Retail Evolution dealerships for more than a year have increased service retention an average of 57 percent and have seen average sales growth of more than 10 percent year-over-year compared to non-upgraded dealerships.

Since the Retail Evolution program was announced five years ago, 275 dealerships have committed to upgrading their facilities, with Jeff Haas Mazda in Houston rounding out the first 100 completed stores.

“Mazda has always been a frontrunner in both design and technology, and our all-new dealership is a direct representation of that mission. It evokes a unique feeling and we’re thrilled that our dealership completes the first 100,” said Jeff Haas, owner of Jeff Haas Mazda. “There’s a deep sense of pride in our new store, as our physical surroundings will now match the level of quality and care our team provides to our customers.”

Mazda is on track to reach 300 refreshed dealerships by 2021, at which point 85 percent of all sales and service will pass through the new dealerships. Mazda remains committed to working with dealer partners as together they strive to elevate the brand and grow business in the U.S. market.

For more information on Mazda or to find your local dealer, visit Mazdausa.com

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 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 InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

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(Español) La CPSC advierte a los consumidores que no usen productos para dormir a un bebé inclinado

November 7, 2019

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SBS Chairman Raúl Alarcón Appointed To FCC Committee Seeking Diversity In Media

November 6, 2019

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MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQB: SBSAA) Chairman and CEO, Raúl Alarcón, has been appointed to the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (“ACDDE”) by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. Mr. Alarcón will join an accomplished group of media and digital executives focused on accelerating the entry of women, minorities and small businesses into the media industry.

“For nearly 40 years, I have personally known Raúl as a true visionary in the entertainment industry, having played a pivotal role in creating one of the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned and operated multi-media companies,” commented Daisy Expósito-Ulla, the iconic Latina ad executive and owner of the d expósito & Partners agency. “Throughout his years in radio, television and digital media, Raúl has remained intimately connected to the U.S. Hispanic community and served as a mentor, colleague and supporter of countless minority business owners. His addition to the ACDDE brings decades of first-hand experience in minority and small business ownership and a uniquely passionate and persistent voice for this important cause.”

“I am honored to be a part of the ACDDE and look forward to working alongside my fellow committee members to empower women and minority business owners across the U.S.,” stated Mr. Alarcón. “There are countless entrepreneurs with the commitment, creativity and drive to be successful while at the same time struggling to find industry access. I’m excited to have the opportunity to assist these talented visionaries as they work to grow their businesses and transform the media landscape.”

Mr. Alarcón joined SBS in 1983 as an Account Executive and has served as President since 1985 and Chief Executive Officer since 1994. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 1999.

Currently, Mr. Alarcón is responsible for the formation and execution of SBS’ overall corporate strategy. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a leading Spanish-language multi-media entity complete with top-ranked radio stations in the largest U.S. markets, including the most-listened-to Hispanic station in the world, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as LaMusica, the nation’s #1 ranked Hispanic digital streaming site and top Hispanic radio mobile app, and a leading live events and experiential platform, SBS Entertainment.

In addition to joining the ACDDE, Mr. Alarcón recently received the 2019 Businessperson of the Year Award from the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC).

Initially chartered in July 2017, the ACDDE provides advice and recommendations to the FCC regarding how to empower underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals, businesses and communities and accelerate their entry into the media, digital news and information, and audio and video programming industries.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres, including the global Hispanic radio leader, WSKQ-FM in New York City. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 250 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including La Musica, the nation’s top Hispanic radio mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

MEDIA CONTACT SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

NSSF Promotes Gun Safety in Texas with $1 Million Grant from Governor’s Office

November 6, 2019

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NEWTOWN, Connecticut, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Shooting Sports Foundation is making available firearms safety education materials to Texas communities after being awarded a $1 million grant earlier this year from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott. The goal of the initiative is to help reduce firearms accidents, theft and misuse, including suicide.

Texas selected NSSF as the recipient of the grant because of the strong track record of NSSF’s Project ChildSafe program, which for two decades has provided genuine firearms safety education to communities in all 50 states and the U.S. territories. Project ChildSafe is a firearms safety program created by gun owners for gun owners. It has distributed more than 38 million free firearm safety kits that include a gun lock through partnerships with more than 15,000 law enforcement departments.

“We are very grateful to the state of Texas for this $1 million grant and for their confidence and trust in NSSF and the Project ChildSafe program to promote responsible firearms ownership,” said NSSF President Joe Bartozzi. “We’ll be reminding gun owners that there’s a safe storage option that fits their lifestyle—whether it’s a gun lock, lock box or full-size gun safe—that will help keep guns out of the wrong hands.”

NSSF has been the recipient of many grants to support expansion of its award-winning Project ChildSafe program, including most recently a $2.4 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Justice-Bureau of Justice Assistance.

NSSF will make its Project ChildSafe firearm safety kits, which contain a cable-style gun lock and safety brochure, available to communities through law enforcement agencies. The firearm safety kits can be ordered by law enforcement via the program’s website. In addition to the gun locks, partners will receive a poster reminding gun owners of the many gun safety resources at ProjectChildSafe.org, including firearm safety videos featuring McGruff the Crime Dog for young children, a video on how parents can talk to their kids about gun safety, a firearms and suicide prevention brochure, a child safety pledge and an infographic illustrating various safe storage devices for different lifestyles and budgets to secure firearms when not in use. NSSF’s “Own It? Respect It. Secure It.” campaign is a component of all Project ChildSafe initiatives.

“We are looking forward to working with Texas communities and emphasizing that securely storing firearms when not in use is the number one way to help prevent accidents, misuse and thefts,” said Bartozzi.

Safe storage of firearms works. Fatal firearms accidents have declined by 50 percent from 1997 to 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with unintentional firearm deaths accounting for less than 1 percent of fatal accidents from all causes.

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Trump Unpopular with Hispanics in Florida, Struggles in Matchups with Democratic Contenders in New FAU Poll

November 6, 2019

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The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are underwater among Hispanics in Florida, where he trails by large margins in head-to-head matchups with top Democratic presidential contenders, according to a statewide survey of voters conducted by the Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business.

The poll of 600 registered voters shows Hispanics overall have an unfavorable opinion of Trump, with 48 percent disapproving of his job performance, while 31 percent approve, and 22 percent are undecided. Trump’s approval is underwater with Puerto Ricans at 64 percent disapproval and 19 percent approval. However, those from Mexico are split, with 43 percent disapproval and 38 percent approval. Cubans provided a bright spot for Trump, with 47 percent approval and 28 percent disapproval.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fared well with Hispanics, who gave him 36 percent approval for the job he is doing, with 23 percent disapproval and 34 percent undecided.

In a hypothetical Republican primary, 77 percent would vote for Trump, 12 percent for former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh, 7 percent for former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld and 5 percent for former South Carolina Gov. and Congressman Mark Sanford. Republicans accounted of 152 of respondents in the survey, making the margin for error in the primary vote +/- 7.9 percent.

In the Democratic primary, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders holds a slight advantage with 27 percent of the vote, followed by former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden at 21 percent and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren at 20 percent. Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro rounded out the top four at 5 percent. Democrats accounted for 268 of the respondents in the survey, making the margin for error in the primary vote +/-6 percent.

In potential general election match-ups, Biden was the strongest against Trump with a 65.7 to 34.3 percent lead. Warren did almost as well, defeating Trump 64.9 to 35.1 percent, while Sanders beat out the president 62.1 to 37.9 percent.

Data was collected Oct. 30- Nov. 2 via a mix mode sample with an online panel provided by Dynata and a landline sample provided by Aristotle Inc. and collected by IVR. The survey has a margin of error of +/-3.9 percent.

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L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Set to Open their First Jointly Operated Community Resource Center

November 6, 2019

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POMONA, California, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today invited community leaders to their first jointly operated Community Resource Center for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new center, which will open to the public early next month, is part of the $146 million commitment announced in September 2019 to jointly operate 14 such locations across Los Angeles County. The new resource center is located at 696 West Holt Avenue, in the heart of Pomona.

The Community Resource Center in Pomona will offer a wide variety of exercise, nutrition and health management classes in a safe, fun and inclusive space for local residents at no cost. This is the first of seven new centers that will open in the coming years. Seven existing centers will be either renovated or moved to larger locations.

“The centers will offer services and resources to our members and the community that will keep them active, healthy and informed,” said John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO. “Ultimately, the resource centers will help to improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs over time.”

L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise will tailor programs to meet specific wellness needs in each community we serve. Through our community outreach representatives, on-site care managers, and community health workers, the health plans will provide tools and resources to meet local health needs, including preventive screenings.

The Community Resource Center in Pomona is a 12,000-square-foot facility, much larger than the existing centers, giving the health plans the space to accommodate community local organizations that will help connect visitors to much needed social resources.

“Beyond traditional health and wellness offerings, the centers will also offer personalized services to members from both plans, including on-site care management,” said Dr. Greg Buchert, President and CEO, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. “Our two plans have a long history working together, and this new collaboration will allow us to leverage our respective strengths for the benefit of everyone in the Pomona area who uses the centers.”

For more information about the Community Resource Center collaboration, please visit activehealthyinformed.org.

About L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care Health Plan serves nearly 2.2 million members in Los Angeles County, making it the largest publicly-operated health plan in the country. L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Covered™, L.A. Care Cal MediConnect and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Plan, all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County’s vulnerable and low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more information, visit lacare.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

About Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California strives to create a health care system worthy of our family and friends that is sustainably affordable. We are a not-for-profit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare health care service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, a health plan wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offers Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. It is led by healthcare professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for its nearly 500,000 members. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit blueshieldca.com/promise. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

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California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) to Announce 2019 CAPA Alcohol Prevention Heroes

November 6, 2019

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA), and Alcohol Justice, are pleased to announce the CAPA Alcohol Prevention Hero Awards for 2019, during a press event at the 4th Annual CAPA Summit. This year CAPA took a leadership role in successfully opposing SB 58, Senator Scott Wiener’s 3^rd failure in three years to change last call policy at California bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

What:	Press Event / 2019 CAPA Alcohol Prevention Hero Awards

When:	Thursday, November 7, 2019, 12:30 P.M.

Where:	Yosemite Room, California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities
	1000 North Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Who:	2019 CAPA Alcohol Prevention Hero Awards:
•	Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale), California State Assemblymember, District 36
•	*CAPA Member Agency of the Year – Surprise*
	2019 CAPA Wakinyan Awards:
•	Paul Krekorian, (D-Los Angeles) Los Angeles City Council, District 2
•	Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Council, District 5
•	Alison Simard, Director of Communications, Councilmember Paul Koretz
•	Jeffrey Ebenstein, Director of Policy and Legislation, Councilmember Paul Koretz.
•	Miriam Castro, CAPA member, community organizer
•	Richard Zaldivar, CAPA Co-Chair, Founder/E.D., The Wall – Las Memorias Project, President/Chair, Alcohol Justice Board of Directors

CAPA Member Organizations:

Alcohol Justice
Alcohol-Narcotics Education Foundation of California
ADAPP, Inc.
ADAPT San Ramon Valley
Bay Area Community Resources
Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
CA Council on Alcohol Problems
CASA for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods
Center for Human Development
Center for Open Recovery
DogPAC of San Francisco
Dolores Huerta Foundation
Eden Youth & Family Center
Institute for Public Strategies
FASD Network of Southern CA
FreeMUNI – SF
Friday Night Live Partnership
Koreatown Youth & Community Center
Laytonville Healthy Start
L.A. County Friday Night Live
L.A. Drug & Alcohol Policy Alliance (L.A.DAPA)
L.A. County Office of Education
Lutheran Office of Public Policy – CA
MFI Recovery Center
Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence – Orange County
Partnership for a Positive Pomona
Paso por Paso, Inc.
Project SAFER
Pueblo y Salud
Reach Out
San Marcos Prevention Coalition
San Rafael Alcohol & Drug Coalition
SAY San Diego
Saving Lives Drug & Alcohol Coalition
South Orange County Coalition
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.
The Wall Las Memorias Project
UCEPP Social Model Recovery Systems
Women Against Gun Violence
Youth For Justice

CAPA Mission:
The California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) shall unite diverse organizations and communities in California to protect health and safety, and prevent alcohol-related harm through statewide action.

CAPA Platform:
Current core issues leading to specific advocacy and policy change action items.

Raise the price of alcohol through taxes and fees, supporting the “Charge for Harm” concept that the industry should pay for treatment, prevention and all other costs to government.
Limit alcohol advertising in all media, especially on government-controlled property and where children or targeted populations are exposed.
Make the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable to public health and safety concerns of the community, and not to cater to industry profits and license expediency, through policies that reduce alcohol outlet density and increase funding for alcohol control, regulation, and enforcement.
Eliminate product lines (such as alcopops and malt liquors) oriented to underage youth and vulnerable or targeted populations.
Reduce the allowable blood alcohol content for drivers as “Point .05 Saves Lives”

For More Information go to: https://alcoholpolicyalliance.org/ or https://alcoholjustice.org/

Take Action here: to thank the California legislators who stopped SB 58!

CONTACT: Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

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