Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence Drops for Second Straight Quarter as President Trump’s Approval Dips to 34 Percent

July 10, 2019

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, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. dropped slightly for the second consecutive quarter of 2019 as concerns for the economic outlook for the U.S. worsened, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business.

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index, taken from April through June, stands at 95, down nearly two points from the first quarter of 2019 when the Index stood at 96.6. The Index is now more than three points below the second quarter score of 98.4 for the overall U.S. population as published by the University of Michigan.

Overall, 68 percent of Hispanics said they are financially better off today than a year ago, up slightly from the first quarter (67 percent). Looking ahead, 70 percent of Hispanics indicated they would be better off over the next year, which is a four-point drop from the first quarter. Hispanics that self-identified as Democrats are more optimistic about their future financial situation (75 percent) compared to Republicans (69 percent), Independents (67 percent) and unregistered voters (63 percent).

Hispanics’ short-run economic outlook was unchanged, with 59 percent of Hispanics saying they expect the country as a whole to experience good business conditions in the upcoming year. Women are more optimistic about the short-run economic outlook of the country compared to men (62-56 percent).

Hispanics’ long-run outlook also took another slight downturn, with 56 percent of Hispanics expecting good times for the country as a whole over the next five years, down two points from the first quarter (58 percent).

The drop in consumer confidence also appeared to continue to bring down U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Hispanics, which has dipped three points in each of the last two quarters to 34 percent. Of those surveyed, 25.7 percent identified themselves as Republicans, 41.6 percent Democrats, 16 percent Independents and 16.8 percent were not registered.

The survey was conducted nationally from April 1 to June 30, using both landlines via IVR data collection and online data collection. The random polling sample consisted of 510 Hispanics, 18 years of age and older, with a margin of error of +/- 4.34 percent.

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Children’s Institute Releases Public Service Announcement On The Effects Of Childhood Trauma

July 9, 2019

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Children's Institute helps children in Los Angeles's most challenged communities heal from the trauma of family and community violence, build the confidence and skills to break through the barriers of poverty, and grow up to lead healthy, productive lives. (PRNewsFoto/Children's Institute, Inc.)

LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Children’s Institute, the social impact organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children exposed to adversity and poverty in Los Angeles, released a PSA in English and Spanish today about the short- and long-term effects of childhood trauma.

The objective of the PSA is to educate moms, dads, caregivers and the general public about the impact of trauma, and to encourage families in Los Angeles to reach out to Children’s Institute to access free support services.

In Los Angeles County, over half a million children are living in poverty, which accounts for approximately a quarter of the population. In 2018, there were 225,000 calls to LA County’s Department of Children and Family Services’ hotline resulting in the investigation of 137,000 allegations of child abuse or neglect.

“The common denominator for all the children we see at Children’s Institute is trauma. Prevention, early detection and intervention can literally be life-saving,” said Martine Singer, President & CEO, Children’s Institute.

According to the Center for Youth Wellness, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including abuse, neglect, domestic violence, parental mental illness and substance abuse, not only affect brain development, but can also change children’s hormonal systems, immune systems and even their DNA. This can cause behavioral problems, learning difficulties and physical health issues in childhood and adulthood.

“For children, stress in small doses, such as moving to a new neighborhood or taking a test, is a normal and healthy part of development. But when stress is unrelenting and there isn’t a resilient caregiver to act as a buffer, it turns toxic,” said Dr. Todd Sosna, Chief Program Officer, Children’s Institute.

Without caring adults to mitigate its impact, stress caused by extreme poverty, neglect, abuse or parental depression can weaken the architecture of the developing brain, with long-term consequences for learning, behavior, and both physical and mental health.

Early intervention and providing children and their families with support services are critical to healing children’s brains and bodies.

With six campuses and over 30 early education centers throughout Los Angeles, Children’s Institute offers a wide range of services to combat the effects of trauma including free preschool, counseling and family strengthening services.

The PSA was created in partnership with nonprofit arts organization Film Independent whose mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. The PSA was directed by award-winning filmmaker Mary-Lyn Chambers, a Fellow of programs including Film Independent Project Involve, Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors and the Alliance of Women Directors.

To learn more about Children’s Institute, visit: https://www.childrensinstitute.org/

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Stand Up To Cancer & Major League Baseball Launch New PSA For Celebration Of 11 Years Of Collaboration – And “For All The Moments We Stand Up”

July 9, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is set to launch a brand new public service announcement (PSA) campaign in collaboration with founding donor, Major League Baseball (MLB). Embodying the spirit and sense of community synonymous with baseball, the campaign — titled “For All The Moments We Stand Up” — culminates with the now iconic SU2C placard moment when tens of thousands of fans, players, managers and other on-field personnel stand for a moment of silence to support a loved one affected by cancer. The PSA will debut on Tuesday, July 9 during the 2019 MLB All-Star Game Presented by Mastercard.

The new broadcast PSA will center on the lighthearted touchpoints that are iconic to baseball— standing to catch a foul ball, catching a bag of peanuts from a vendor, being featured on the jumbotron— before building up to the moving placard finale, which underscores the remarkable impact of standing together as one powerful, united force. The campaign, launching in July, will come to life across print, digital, radio and out-of-home media, including placements throughout the 2019 World Series presented by YouTubeTV.

The PSA is the latest collaboration between SU2C and MLB, marking MLB’s 11^th year as a supporter of SU2C. To date, MLB has pledged more than $50 million to SU2C’s collaborative cancer research programs, providing invaluable support for research which has helped lead to six FDA approvals for new cancer therapies.

“We are proud that our partnership with Stand Up To Cancer has had a significant impact on cancer research over the last decade,” said Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. “This year’s campaign is yet another example of our sport’s commitment to raising awareness around this disease until every person who is battling cancer becomes a survivor.”

“The unparalleled support from our founding donor, MLB, has been nothing short of incredible,” said Rusty Robertson, SU2C co-founder. “Each year, the sight of thousands of fans from all walks of life, standing together, holding placards in support and in memory of loved ones, is such a powerful and emotional moment. MLB has amplified SU2C’s rallying cry across the nation, underscoring that almost all of us are touched by cancer in some way and no one is alone in this. We must continue to come together and raise our voices.”

The broadcast and English and Spanish language print PSAs feature Uzo Aduba, Jordana Brewster, Matt Damon, Zachary Levi, Joe Manganiello and Candice Patton, whose lives have all been touched by cancer in some way. The broadcast PSA also includes Connor, an Ewing sarcoma survivor, and Marshella, a breast cancer survivor. The broadcast PSA was developed by SU2C and produced by Shark Pig, an LA-based production company that produces everything from online ads to feature-length documentary films. Jesse Fleece, a Highland Park-based director who blends comedy and drama to tell human stories of love, hope and redemption, directed the PSA. The print campaign was produced by SU2C with photography by photographer Andrew Eccles, and art direction by Paul Moore.

In 2008, Major League Baseball, including its 30 Clubs, became the founding donor of SU2C. Since then, MLB has played a pivotal role in helping to fund groundbreaking research that translates to lifesaving treatments for cancer patients, pledging more than $50 million to support SU2C’s innovative research programs. In 2011, MLB and SU2C created the first-ever “placard moment” at the MLB All-Star Game. The placard moments have been a part of each All-Star Game and World Series, with tens of thousands of fans, players, umpires and stadium staff pausing to honor a loved one affected by cancer.

Over the past 11 years, SU2C’s collaboration with MLB has brought the cause into the homes of millions of baseball fans across the country. In addition to the impactful placard moments, SU2C and MLB have launched numerous campaigns to celebrate their collaboration including past PSAs involving SU2C ambassadors Steve Carell, Jake Gyllenhaal, Colin Hanks and Ken Jeong. MLB has provided a platform to significantly amplify SU2C’s mission and make significant strides toward the day when all cancer patients become long-term cancer survivors.

Please visit standuptocancer.org/mlb to learn more about the campaign, and follow us on @SU2C across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.

About Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) raises funds to accelerate the pace of research to get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C, a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 2008 by film and media leaders who utilize the industry’s resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, and to increase awareness about cancer prevention as well as progress being made in the fight against the disease. Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by Nobel Laureate Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., SU2C operates rigorous, competitive review processes to identify the best research proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration, and ensure collaboration across research programs.

Current members of the SU2C Council of Founders and Advisors (CFA) include Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, Ellen Ziffren, and Kathleen Lobb. The late Laura Ziskin and the late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, has served as SU2C’s president and CEO since 2011.

For more information on Stand Up To Cancer, please visit StandUpToCancer.org.

About MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Major League Baseball is the best-attended sport in North America, and since 2004, MLB has enjoyed its best-attended seasons in the history of the game. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB currently features record levels of labor peace, competitive balance and industry revenues, as well as the most comprehensive drug-testing program in American professional sports. MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport’s larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball’s business, marketing and community relations endeavors. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.

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Disneyland Resort Celebrates the Halloween Season with Happy Hauntings at Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks, Sept. 6-Oct. 31, 2019

July 9, 2019

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings spook-tacular experiences from Sept. 6-Oct. 31, 2019. Halloween magic will enchant guests at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks as favorite experiences are transformed into dreadful delights. With seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween-themed décor and food and beverage offerings, happy haunts seem to materialize around every corner. Disneyland Resort is located in Anaheim, Calif.

ANAHEIM, California, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings guests of all ages under its spell, with spook-tacular experiences themed especially for the season from Sept. 6 through Oct. 31, 2019.

Halloween magic will enchant guests at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park as favorite experiences are transformed into dreadful delights. With seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween-themed décor and food and beverage offerings, plus encounters with dastardly Disney villains, happy haunts seem to materialize around every corner.

New this year is the after-hours, separate-ticket event, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, at Disney California Adventure. This unforgettable night of Halloween fun is packed with exclusive new entertainment, from the highly anticipated “World of Color” spectacular – “Villainous!,” to a stage show with Mickey Mouse, a mysterious Disney villains walk-through experience, and more.

Additionally, both parks feature seasonal experiences inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos, with Plaza de la Familia and A Musical Celebration of Coco at Disney California Adventure, and a colorful Day of the Dead tribute in Frontierland at Disneyland.

At Disney California Adventure

Oogie Boogie, from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” gives his twisted tale of a forever Halloween at Disney California Adventure, as his oversized silhouette beckons guests through the main entrance of the park. Guests will experience new Halloween magic this year on the façade of Carthay Circle as bats swarm, energy pulses from within and projections transform the iconic tower structure with spellbinding moments. Guests will also encounter a 10-foot-tall statue of the Headless Horseman holding his jack-o-lantern head to the sky on Buena Vista Street.

The citizens of Cars Land celebrate Halloween by turning Radiator Springs into Radiator Screams. The entire land is transformed with a special Haul-O-Ween makeover as the townsfolk of Radiator Springs don Halloween costumes and decorate their respective homes for the season. Lightning McQueen, Mater, Cruz and Red can be seen in “car-stume” as they get ready to go “trunk-or-treating.”

Popular Cars Land attractions transform as well: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree takes on a spooky tone as Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters gets a seasonal twist to become Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! transforms nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, bringing Halloween adventure to this popular attraction. As the sun sets, the attraction’s exterior goes dark and then suddenly powers back up with lighting effects, a signal that something has gone awry. The Guardians have successfully escaped The Collector’s Fortress, but have accidentally left Groot behind. Guests help Rocket distract the creatures on the loose so he can rescue Groot in this exciting seasonal overlay.

Plaza de la Familia also returns to Paradise Gardens Park, for a celebration inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos. This immersive and festive experience celebrates Disney and Pixar’s beloved film, “Coco,” and the everlasting bonds of family with exciting live entertainment, craft making, delicious food, interactive experiences and special merchandise.

Several times daily, A Musical Celebration of Coco brings together the traveling Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia. Singing host Mateo is joined by the Grammy® Award-winning Mariachi Divas, authentic folklórico dancers and townspeople from Coco’s Land of the Dead in this festive performance. The troupe is joined by the adventurous Miguel, who is brought to life in a whimsical style inspired by Mexican folk art. The group entertains guests with beloved songs from the film, transporting everyone into the story of young Miguel’s fantastical journey.

At Disneyland

The Halloween fun continues at Disneyland, where guests will enjoy beautiful décor on Main Street, U.S.A., including a giant Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern.

Haunted Mansion, which celebrates its 50^th anniversary this summer, transforms into its annual holiday theme – Haunted Mansion Holiday – inspired by the Walt Disney Pictures classic “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The seasonal attraction celebrates the collision between Halloween and Christmas as Jack Skellington offers his unique take on the holidays.

And for the first time in nearly a decade, all guests visiting Disneyland during the Halloween season will get to enjoy a version of the supernatural projection and special effects show – “Halloween Screams.” This nighttime spectacular, a fan favorite most recently shown at after-hours Halloween parties at Disneyland, adds to the spooky fun on most nights of the season, hosted by “Master of Scare-omonies” Jack Skellington. On select nights, “Halloween Screams” will go sky high when the show is enhanced with the addition of fireworks.

Additionally, to commemorate the celebration of Day of the Dead, guests will encounter the colorful Día de los Muertos tribute in Frontierland, an exhibit that features a musical trio of iconic skeleton figurines, brightly colored flowers and other decorative items.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party*

The new Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party adds to the spooky fun of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Oogie Boogie Bash, which takes the place of Mickey’s Halloween Party, begins Sept. 17 for 20 select nights at Disney California Adventure. At Oogie Boogie Bash, Oogie Boogie casts his spell and summons the Disney villains to scare up some thrilling surprises. The entire park takes on Halloween flair for the party, from special music and décor to character encounters, treat trails and new live entertainment experiences.

Highlights of this new separate-ticket event include:

“Villainous!” – The new “World of Color” show, exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash, weaves a Halloween tale about a young girl named Shelley Marie, an all-new character created for this show. She has a decision to make about her Halloween costume, and finds herself wondering if she could really be as strong and unique as some of her favorite Disney characters. This twisted tale carries Shelley Marie on an unforgettable journey, exploring the villainous side of Disney characters through fountains, lights, lasers, projections and special effects. “Villainous!” shows guests that, deep down, there’s a little villain in all of us.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – The popular trail transforms into a wondrous and ethereal world of Disney villains unlike anything seen before. This new experience unfolds in a series of scenes, each creating a hauntingly beautiful dream-space of color, sound, light and shadow, as stories emerge from the darkest night to create an enchanting world.
More after-hours festivities – Guests will also enjoy new immersive treat trails throughout the park; character encounters; the “Frightfully Fun Parade”; Mickey’s Trick and Treat show, and more.

For additional details and to purchase tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, guests may visit Disneyland.com/HalloweenParty.

The spirit of spooky fun will be felt throughout the resort, including the Downtown Disney District and Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. For more information about Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com/Halloween.

*The number of tickets available are limited and valid only for the specific event date and hours. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets not required for Guests ages 2 and under. Tickets are non-refundable and may not be resold or transferred for a commercial purpose. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress for restrictions. Offer and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.

About the Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

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New Live-Action Dora and the Lost City of Gold PSAs Inspire Families to Spend Time in Nature

July 9, 2019

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NEW YORK, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The USDA Forest Service and the Ad Council have joined forces with Paramount’s Dora and the Lost City of Gold to encourage families to experience nature, find their own adventures, and create valuable memories together by visiting their local forest or park. The new PSAs (public service advertisements) are an extension of the U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council’s Discover the Forest and Spanish-language Descubre el Bosque campaigns, which emphasize the role of nature in fostering curiosity and encouraging moments of natural discovery for tweens and their families.

The new PSAs highlight the adventures that one can find in a forest and direct audiences to DiscoverTheForest.org and DescubreElBosque.org to find a nearby forest or park. The PSAs will feature characters from the film, a live-action adaptation of the iconic animated series Dora the Explorer, including Dora, her friends, and her family, and will be amplified across campaign and partner platforms at launch.

“The new PSAs capture the thrilling sense of adventure that we can find when we spend time in nature,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “There’s no better time than the summer to explore a nearby forest or park, and we’re excited to partner with Paramount to spread the word about the many benefits that come with spending time outside.”

Over time, the general population has shifted away from rural settings to metropolitan areas. Now, over 80% of Americans live in cities. Fortunately, families often don’t have to leave the city to take their kids on an adventure to the forest. Through the exploration of nearby forests and parks, children and their families can feel connected to nature, ultimately creating a legacy of stewardship and lifelong interest in spending time outdoors.

“The Forest Service not only manages millions of acres of National Forest Lands for the American public, but we also take great pride in partnering with the municipalities on urban forest projects to encourage people to get outdoors,” said Chief Vicki Christiansen. “Studies have shown when children experience a forest-like setting in an urban environment they are that much more interested in visiting national forests and grasslands.”

Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever – High School. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego (Jeff Wahlberg), a mysterious jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents (Eva Longoria, Michael Peña) and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold.

“Dora and the Lost City of Gold takes us directly into the wilderness and transforms you from seat, to the outdoors,” said Michelle Hagen, EVP of Worldwide Partnerships at Paramount Pictures. “As part of Ad Council’s Discover the Forest initiative, Dora will help spark imagination, lead curiosity, and inspire all to get out and explore!”

Previous Ad Council partnerships with Paramount include a 2019 partnership with Wonder Park on behalf of the Ad Council’s She Can STEM campaign. Additional partnerships include characters and footage from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows on behalf of the Ad Council’s Bullying Prevention campaign and Selma on behalf of UNCF’s Better Futures campaign.

The PSAs will run in donated time and space, per the Ad Council’s model. They are available in English and Spanish, in TV, digital and outdoor formats nationwide.

To find a forest or park near you, visit DiscoverTheForest.org and DescubreElBosque.org.

About the USDA Forest Service

The U.S. Forest Service (www.fs.fed.us) manages 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands for the American Public. Its mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The U.S. Forest Service is the agency responsible for overseeing the use of Smokey Bear in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and The Advertising Council.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About the Ad Council

The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org, follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.

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Quinceañeras Spend Over $20,000 To Embrace Coming of Age Tradition

July 9, 2019

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ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mi Padrino®, the leading event-planning and crowd-gifting platform for quinceañeras and Hispanic weddings, released the results from their Mi Padrino Quinceañera Report today, the first quinceañera study of its kind. Surveying thousands of quinceañeras from all around the country, Mi Padrino unveiled how the cost of quinceañeras continues to rise, as Hispanic families seek to provide increasingly unique experiences for their daughters’ coming of age celebrations.

Over the past 12 months, the average cost of a quinceañera, of which there are over 525,000 in the US every year, was $21,781. Hispanic families mentally start planning their daughters’ quinceañeras from the day they are born and are not just emotionally, but financially, invested in turning their dreams into realities — not just dinner and drinks, or the iconic ball gown, but finding a way to include all her friends and family in the big event.

There are plenty of families finding DIY ideas to work within smaller budgets, but many still can’t hold back from pursuing lavish quinceañera cakes or new trends like La Hora Loca which feature everything from props to LED robots. “Quinceañeras today are more than just a small party with cake and balloons. Families start planning 12-18 months in advance, creating a fairytale-like night for their little girl to remember forever,” said Kim Gamez, CEO, and founder of Mi Padrino. “Many quinces are still embracing their culture and having more traditional themes, but more than ever are using things like pop culture to create spectacular displays that are more so experiences than they are merely events. Each quinceañera is an individual story of a girl becoming a woman, so they each deserve to celebrate in their own way.”

Check out Mi Padrino’s Top 15 Quinceañera Trends to truly understand the intricacies of these lavish celebrations.

About Mi Padrino

Our mission is to help plan Hispanic events sin fronteras. Our unique marketplace focuses on every aspect of the event planning journey. By helping Latinos find and hire vendors, products, and resources, they can more easily focus on what matters: the reason for the celebration.

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Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) Announces New Chief Executive Officer

July 8, 2019

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Governing Board of Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has announced that IEHP Chief Operating Officer Jarrod B. McNaughton will succeed Dr. Bradley P. Gilbert as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 20, 2019.

McNaughton was selected after a rigorous nationwide search, facilitated by recruiting firm Witt Kiefer, that included extensive interviews with IEHP Governing Board members and IEHP leadership. Dr. Gilbert assisted the Board in its search, to ensure the new CEO would uphold IEHP’s strong commitment to its partners and members.

Dr. Gilbert announced his retirement on November 26, 2018, after 23 years with IEHP and a distinguished career in health care that spans four decades.

“Active participation in the process to find someone committed to IEHP’s culture of Do The Right Thing was important to me,” said Dr. Gilbert. “During an intensive and rigorous interview process, it became clear that Jarrod’s experience and vision for enhancing services for our Members by building partnerships with our Providers, community partners and Team Members complements IEHP’s overall vision, mission, culture and core values. I am confident that I am leaving this organization in the right hands.”

McNaughton has more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, including recent roles as President of Kettering Medical Center in Ohio and Executive Vice President of the Kettering Health Network. He joined IEHP as COO in May 2018. In this role he has led positive change throughout the organization, including Member Services, Claims, core business systems, process improvement, and IEHP’s LEAN transformation, while driving the IEHP mission, culture and internal values.

“I’m honored to be chosen to lead IEHP, a strong, innovative organization with a compassionate mission and an outstanding network of physicians, staff and members,” said McNaughton. “I will continue to build on IEHP’s innovative culture and advance its vision into the future.”

“There are no words to describe the remarkable impact that Dr. Gilbert has had on IEHP and this community. Although he will be sorely missed, we wish him nothing but the best on his well-deserved retirement,” said IEHP Governing Board Chair Curt Hagman. “As our COO, Jarrod has proven to be a dynamic leader and the Board strongly believes that he is the right person to carry on Dr. Gilbert’s legacy of doing the right thing for our Members, Providers and Team Members. We look forward to this next chapter in our organization’s extraordinary history.”

Under Dr. Gilbert’s leadership, IEHP’s membership increased from 365,000 to more than 1.2 million Members. Its provider network has expanded to include more than 6,400 Providers and its workforce has grown to more than 2,000 employees. During this unprecedented growth, Dr. Gilbert and IEHP’s executive leadership created a stable environment that inspired innovation and elevated the quality of services for Members and Providers.

About IEHP
IEHP, Inland Empire Health Plan, is a not-for-profit Medi-Cal and Medicare health plan located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. With a network of more than 6,400 Providers and more than 2,000 employees, IEHP serves more than 1.2 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medi-Cal or Cal MediConnect Plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan). Through a dynamic partnership with providers, award-winning service, and innovative products, IEHP is fully committed to providing members with quality, accessible and wellness-based healthcare services. www.iehp.org.

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Sobering 4 a.m. Bar Bill Cost-Benefit Analysis to be Released by Alcohol Justice, and California Alcohol Policy Alliance with California Assembly Member Lackey

July 8, 2019

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SACRAMENTO, California, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California State Assemblymember Tom Lackey will join Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) at a Capitol press event to release the “High Cost of the 4 a.m. Bar Bill,“ a first of its kind cost-benefit analysis detailing the effects of changing state alcohol policy to allow later last call at bars, restaurants, and clubs.

The new analysis was done by the respected Oakland-based ARG organization, a project of the Public Health Institute. The “Hight Cost of the 4am Bar Bill“ is a response to the one-sided narrative of revenue to the state, and nightlife economic development offered by Scott Wiener, the author of SB 58. The bill, Wiener’s third attempt in three years to disrupt the protections of a statewide uniform last call, would allow 10 cities, in a so-called “pilot program,” the ability to extend hours of alcohol on sale until 4 a.m.

The “High Cost of the 4am Bar Bill,“ disturbingly documents the worst concerns of Alcohol Justice and CAPA that public health and safety would be severely compromised if SB 58 becomes law. The change in policy will not benefit the community, but does benefit private and corporate interests at great public expense. The community is well-justified in opposing the bill.

What: Press Event / Cost Benefit Analysis Release
When: Tuesday July 9, 2019, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: North Steps, California State Capitol, 10th St & L St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Who: Invited

California State Assemblymember Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale)
Alcohol Justice
California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA)
California Council on Alcohol Problems
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
California Medical Association (CMA)
Health Officers Association of California (HOAC)

Why: SB 58 would allow closing times for on-sale retailers to be extended from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. as part of a “pilot program” conducted by the ABC. The pilot program may be conducted in ten cities: San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Long Beach, Cathedral City, Coachella, Palm Springs and Fresno.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), California already suffers more annual alcohol-related harm than any other state: over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths, $35 billion in total costs, $14.5 billion in state costs.

Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance have taken a strong OPPOSE position on SB 58, a poorly conceived and inadequately funded pilot project. They respectfully ask that this dangerous nightlife experiment be stopped. California taxpayers do not need to pay for additional public health and safety harms in order to profit the nightlife industry.

SB 58 Quick Facts

Strips away uniform protections of 2 a.m. last call
Costs the state at least $3-4 million per year to administer
Costs the state, ten pilot project cities, and cities and towns in “Splash Zones,” tens of millions more to mitigate the harms
Disregards 40 years of peer-reviewed, public health research on the dangers of extending last call
Ignores $34 billion in current, annual, alcohol-related harm in California
Subsidizes and rewards late-night alcohol-sellers at public expense

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. 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

The “High Cost of the 4am Bar Bill,” will be available at the press event and as a downloadable PDF file at 10 a.m. on Tuesday July 9, 2019 at AlcoholJustice.org

The public is encouraged to TAKE ACTION to #STOP4amBarBill by texting JUSTICE to 313131

CONTACT: Michael Scippa 415 548-0492

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Sobering 4 a.m. Bar Bill Cost-Benefit Analysis to be Released by Los Angeles City Councilmember Koretz, Alcohol Justice, and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance

July 8, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) will hold a press event to release the “Hight Cost of the 4am Bar Bill,“ a first of its kind cost-benefit analysis detailing the effects of changing state alcohol policy to allow later last call at bars, restaurants, and clubs.

The new analysis was done by the respected Oakland-based ARG organization, a project of the Public Health Institute. The “Hight Cost of the 4am Bar Bill“ is a response to the one-sided narrative of revenue to the state, and nightlife economic development offered by Scott Wiener, the author of SB 58. The bill, Wiener’s third attempt in three years to disrupt the protections of a statewide uniform last call, would allow 10 cities, in a so-called “pilot program,” the ability to extend hours of alcohol on sale until 4 a.m.

The “High Cost of the 4am Bar Bill,“ disturbingly documents the worst concerns of Alcohol Justice and CAPA that public health and safety would be severely compromised if SB 58 becomes law. The change in policy will not benefit the community, but does benefit private and corporate interests at great public expense. The community is well-justified in opposing the bill.

What: Press Event / Cost Benefit Analysis Release
When: Tuesday July 9, 2019, 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Where: 200 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Spring Street – Forecourt),
Who: Invited

LA City Councilmember Paul Koretz
LA City Councilmember Nury Martinez
LA City Councilmember Marqueece Harris Dawson
LA City Councilmember Greg Smith
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Asian American Drug Abuse Prevention Program (ADAPP, Inc.)
Cambodian Association of America (CAA)
Los Angeles Drug and Alcohol Policy Alliance (LADAPA)
Pueblo y Salud
California Alcohol Policy Alliance
Alcohol Justice

Why: SB 58 would allow closing times for on-sale retailers to be extended from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. as part of a “pilot program” conducted by the ABC. The pilot program may be conducted in ten cities: San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Long Beach, Cathedral City, Coachella, Palm Springs and Fresno.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), California already suffers more annual alcohol-related harm than any other state: over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths, $35 billion in total costs, $14.5 billion in state costs.

Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance have taken a strong OPPOSE position on SB 58, a poorly conceived and inadequately funded pilot project. They respectfully ask that this dangerous nightlife experiment be stopped. California taxpayers do not need to pay for additional public health and safety harms in order to profit the nightlife industry.

SB 58 Quick Facts

Strips away uniform protections of 2 a.m. last call
Costs the state at least $3-4 million per year to administer
Costs the state, ten pilot project cities, and cities and towns in “Splash Zones,” tens of millions more to mitigate the harms
Disregards 40 years of peer-reviewed, public health research on the dangers of extending last call
Ignores $34 billion in current, annual, alcohol-related harm in California
Subsidizes and rewards late-night alcohol-sellers at public expense

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. 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

The “High Cost of the 4am Bar Bill,” will be available at the press event and as a downloadable PDF file at 10 a.m. on Tuesday July 9, 2019 at AlcoholJustice.org

The public is encouraged to TAKE ACTION to #STOP4amBarBill by texting JUSTICE to 313131

CONTACT:	Raul Verdugo 310 689-9401
	Allison Simard 213-473-7467

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SOURCE Alcohol Justice

Marin County Residents Demand an End to Our Jail to Deportation Pipeline

July 8, 2019

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SAN RAFAEL, California, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ICE Out of Marin y Justicia Para Todos, a coalition focused on changing the immoral policies of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office and other Marin County law enforcement agencies, will be in attendance and press available at a special Board of Supervisors Truth Act Community Forum on July 9, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.

As they did last November, coalition members will present the same demands regarding Marin County’s cooperation with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We are concerned with the level of cooperation our Sheriff still has with ICE, especially now when entering our deportation and detention system is an entrance into hell,” stated Lisa Bennett, Co-Chair, ICE Out of Marin. “Handing over people to ICE is something we have always opposed, and any organization which continues to facilitate deportations given the current atrocities needs a morality check.”

In addition, the coalition will use the opportunity for public discourse to redefine “public safety” from the lens of gender-based violence and the ways ICE cooperation actually makes women more vulnerable.

What: Board of Supervisors Special Hearing

Who:

Marin County Board of Supervisors
Robert Doyle, Marin County Sheriff
Laura Eberly, ICE Out of Marin y Justicia Para Todos
Nishtha Jolly, YWCA Silicon Valley
Other Community Organizations and residents affected by or concerned with Sheriff Doyle’s collaboration with ICE

Where:

Marin County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Suite 329 San Rafael, CA 94903

When:

Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 5:30 P.M.

Why:

Under the California TRUTH Act (AB 2792), effective January 1, 2018, City Councils and Boards of Supervisors in California are required to hold at least one community forum per year if the Police or Sheriff’s department allowed ICE to access at least one individual in their custody in the previous year. The community forums are intended to provide the public with information as to how local law enforcement agencies entangle themselves with federal immigration authorities.
Marin County Sheriff Robert Doyle’s continued collaboration with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is a serious community concern, impacting the safety and well being of Marin residents.
More than 25 Marin organizations support the TRUTH Act Forum to insure the Board of Supervisors holds public hearings and takes action against Sheriff Doyle for practices which do not contribute to enhanced public safety, do not reflect the values of this county, and are out of step with best practices of other Bay Area county law enforcement agencies.

ICE OUT OF MARIN – A Grassroots Coalition
Lisa Bennett and Miguel Gavaldon, Co-Chairs
Email [email protected]
Phone Lisa: (415) 272-4927

Additional Organizations Supporting the Forum:
10,000 Degrees	Marin Peace & Justice Coalition
ACLU Marin County chapter	MV-CAN
Alcohol Justice	¡Presente! Affinity Group
Building Bridges San Rafael	Sanctuary Marin
Fair Housing Advocates Northern CA	St. Johns, Ross
Fairfax People Power	SURJ Marin
ILRC – Immigrant Legal Resource Center	United Marin Rising
Indivisible Marin	West Marin Standing Together Immigration Committee
Indivisible Sausalito	Youth For Justice
The Marin Asian Advocacy Project [Le2]	Youth Leadership Institute
Main Street Moms, Point Reyes	YWCA San Francisco & Marin
Marin County People Power	Zen Center/Green Gulch
Marin Interfaith Council

CONTACT:
Lisa Bennett
ICE Out of Marin y Justicia Para Todos
415 272-4927 — [email protected]

SOURCE ICE Out of Marin y Justicia Para Todos