Hurricane Recovery Assistance Still Available for Military Families

August 9, 2018

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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As America prepares for the 2018 hurricane season, Operation Homefront, thanks to generous support from the Walmart Foundation and others, are ensuring that military families in Florida and other locations impacted by the devastating series of natural disasters in 2017 are not forgotten. The need to assist these families continues, as temporary federal programs and moratoriums that were implemented to support the victims of these disasters are now expiring.

Military families from Puerto Rico who were displaced by these disasters and are now living in Florida and other locations on the U.S. mainland are eligible for assistance.

Military families residing in “Declared Disaster” areas who sustained damage from 2017 natural disasters throughout the U.S., including Puerto Rico and the USVI, are also encouraged to apply for assistance through the organization’s Critical Financial Assistance program.

Operation Homefront can provide military and veteran families in need of assistance with hotel and temporary residence payments, mortgage/rent payments, utilities, auto payments/repairs, auto insurance, and food assistance. All needs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Critical Financial Assistance is available to support families of sick, ill or injured military veterans who left military service with an honorable discharge within seven years (or after September 11, 2001 for home repair assistance); as well as those actively drilling National Guard and Reserve personnel. To qualify, families must show a critical need for assistance. Detailed information on eligibility criteria is available at the Operation Homefront’s website, visit OperationHomefront.org. Military families may call 877-264-3968 to receive assistance from an English- or Spanish-speaking caseworker who can help them complete their application.

About Operation Homefront: Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 92 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.

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Pro Music Rights Announces Partnership with Gora LLC

August 8, 2018

US-Based Public Performance Rights Society Pro Music Rights Reaches a 7.4% Market Share https://promusicrights.com

NAPLES, Florida, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pro Music Rights today is the third-largest U.S. Performing Rights Organization, representing the intellectual property rights of thousands of songwriters, composers, and publishers. Pro Music Rights works tirelessly to protect over 2,000,000 copyrighted musical compositions from unlawful copyright infringement.

Jake Noch, the founder of Pro Music Rights and a successful entrepreneur of Sosa Entertainment LLC, one of the fastest-growing music labels in the U.S. says, “while being one of the youngest performing rights organizations in the U.S., Pro Music Rights already controls over 7.4% of the U.S. market of public performance rights, and has endured unparalleled success in the music industry.”

Vito Roppo, an advisor to Pro Music Rights, adds “Jake Noch is the future of the music industry, and his portfolio of artists will become the worldwide leader under Jake’s leadership.”

To further Pro Music Rights’ mission, Jake entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Richard Gora, Esq. of Gora LLC, a law firm providing sophisticated intellectual property, licensing and enforcement counsel for Pro Music Rights’ portfolio of copyrighted musical compositions.

Richard Gora says, “Jake Noch is a stalwart protector of Pro Music Rights’ songwriters, composers, and publishers, along with their over 2,000,000 copyrighted musical compositions.”

“Our long-term partnership with Jake Noch and Pro Music Rights will curb infringement activities and provide compensation for artists and musical works protected by Pro Music Rights,” Richard Gora adds.

Jake Noch comments, “Our partnership with Richard Gora and his team at Gora LLC is the foundation of Pro Music Rights’ desire to protect the intellectual property rights of its artists, and is what will result in unmeasurable growth and on-going trust. It is Pro Music Right’s mission to prevent the unauthorized public performances of its Artists’ works and to negotiate licenses for such performances on behalf of its Artists.”

In the upcoming months, Pro Music Rights looks forward to continuing licensing negotiations with major influencers in the music industry in order to provide its artists and consumers with a growing variety of musical flairs. With such success, Pro Music Rights has confidently partnered with Gora LLC to provide the Company and its Artists with sophisticated legal expertise. Richard Gora and associates of Gora LLC have ample experience managing trademark and copyright filings, litigating trademark and patent issues, drafting licensing and relationship management agreements and monitoring compliance with those agreements.

Pro Music Rights intends to finalize negotiations with multiple global streaming platforms. Currently, Pro Music Rights is negotiating with SoundCloud, one of the leading music and podcast streaming platforms in the world – Pro Music Rights hopes that through this partnership it will expand its success and reach millions of new listeners.

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(Español) Ocho consejos para preparar el regreso a clases de sus hijos

August 8, 2018

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Discover How Things Are Changing At Curacao

August 8, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Curacao, ranked among the top 50 retailers in the US, is addressing the needs of the Latino community and their shopping experience by partnering with PANTAYA to provide their customers access to the latest movies in Spanish from México and all Latin America starring top Latino stars like Omar Chaparro in “No Manches Frida”, “Una Mujer Sin Filtro” with Fernanda Castillo and Eugenio Derbez in “Instructions Not Included”. To hear about this new proposition from Eugenio Derbez directly please access: Curacao – Eugenio Derbez

Current customers with a Curacao credit card who purchase a laptop or cellphone over $599, will get 0% financing, a free tablet, and three months of PANTAYA for free. New customers who apply for the Curacao credit card (if approved) will receive a free smartphone with carrier Metro PCS, one month of service and activation for free, and three months of PANTAYA.

About CURACAO
Curacao is the leading Hispanic-centric high-tech superstore on the west coast, serving Latino communities for over 35 years with twelve 100,000 square foot mega-stores across Los Angeles, Nevada and Arizona and at icuracao.com. Curacao stores offer Latino communities access to the best technology, home & fashion products from top international brands, and travel & financial services needed for the lifestyle its customers want. Curacao is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more info visit https://icuracao.com/.

Curacao founded the Curacao Children Foundation dedicated to providing needy Latino families with scholarships, free resources and merchandize to help improve children’s quality of life. The foundation celebrates children every year with the production of a massive children’s fair that attracts over 30,000 attendees and showcases over two dozen non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting and educating families in need.

About PANTAYA:
PANTAYA is the first-ever premium streaming destination for world-class movies in Spanish offering the largest selection of current and classic, commercial-free blockbusters and critically acclaimed titles from Latin America and the U.S. PANTAYA features first-run exclusive and original titles, including instant access to select movies available on the same day they make theatrical debuts in Latin America.

PANTAYA is a joint venture between global content leader Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group, Inc., which targets the high growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading broadcast, cable television and digital content platforms. To learn more about PANTAYA, visit www.pantaya.com.

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CPSC Warns of Hidden In-Home Drowning Hazards for Children

August 8, 2018

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about hidden drowning hazards for small children in and around the home. In 2014*, more than 50 children younger than five fatally drowned in and around the home, excluding pools and spas. About 90% of these drowning deaths occurred in bathtubs.

In addition to bathtubs, five-gallon buckets, often used for household chores, pose a serious threat to toddlers. Their tall, straight sides combined with their stability make it nearly impossible for infants to free themselves when they topple in headfirst.

Toilets are often also overlooked as a drowning hazard in the home. Most incidents involve a child younger than three years of age falling headfirst into the toilet.

Childhood drowning deaths also occur in other containers with liquids, including pails, coolers, sinks, fish tanks and landscape ponds.

CPSC offers safety tips to help prevent children from drowning in and around the home.

Never leave a baby alone, or with young siblings, in a bathtub even for a second. Always keep baby within arm’s reach. Children can drown quickly and silently.
Keep the toilet lid down, and keep young children out of the bathroom when unsupervised. Consider placing a latch on the bathroom door out of reach of young children.
Be sure all containers with liquids are emptied immediately after use. Do not leave empty containers in yards or around the house where they may accumulate water and attract young children.
Always secure the safety cover on your spa or hot tub.
Learn CPR. It can be a lifesaver.

For additional information, visit the CPSC’s in-home drowning information center.

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*The most recent year that reporting is considered complete.

For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.

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Summer Treats Made With Nutrient-Rich Milk You Can Feel Good About Eating And Serving

August 8, 2018

MIAMI, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — With Summer in full swing, parents may be wondering how to ensure their children are staying hydrated and maintaining nutritious diets to help them get the nutrients they need. One out of two kids ages 9 and up are missing out on key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and potassium – nutrients critical for their growth and development. And, most kids younger than nine are falling short on vitamin D and potassium.¹

Chef Lorena Garcia make it easy to help close the nutrient gap with delicious recipes that you make and serve with real milk! Kids already love it and it’s a naturally nutrient-rich, wholesome food that moms can feel good about serving. While plant-based alternatives, including almond, soy and coconut are labeled as milk, these non-dairy milks do not have the same nutritional value as real milk. Real dairy milk provides 8 grams of high quality protein and eight other nutrients such as calcium and potassium.

Pediatrician Dr. Ilan Shapiro recommends serving milk at meals and water in between to help kids get the recommended servings of milk to help fuel their bodies. “Milk is the top food source for calcium, vitamin D and potassium. Children who fall short on these key nutrients could be at risk for things like an increased risk of fractures, not reaching their full height potential and even a greater chance of osteoporosis as an adult. It is really hard for kids to get enough of these nutrients without milk. Swapping in water or dairy milk alternatives just does not give the same nutrients,” says Dr. Shapiro.

Want to learn more about how milk alternatives compare to real milk? Visit FuertesconLeche.com for this and ways to pour more dairy milk with nutritious, mom and kid-approved recipes to make and pair with it. You will find great summer refreshers like a Matcha Tea Smoothie for mom and Chef Lorena Garcia’s Paletas de Fresa that everybody can enjoy.

Chef Lorena Garcia’s Paletas de Fresa
Servings: 8

Ingredients:
2.5 cups whole milk
3 ounces heavy cream
10.5 ounces strawberry, pureed and strained to remove seeds
2 tablespoons agave or sugar
optional toppings (melted white chocolate) (rainbow sprinkles)

In a large sauce pot at low-medium heat, combine the milk, cream and sugar or agave and bring to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Fold in the strawberry puree and combine until the entire mixture is a light pink color. Let cool. Pour the cooled mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze overnight. For even more fun, dip in melted chocolate and add rainbow sprinkles.

¹ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Appendix E-2.1. First Print, 2015

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Outstanding Nurses Dedicated To Mom And Baby Health Recognized By March Of Dimes

August 8, 2018

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Four exceptional nurses have been awarded 2018 March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarships for post-graduate and doctoral studies in the field of maternal-child nursing.

“We congratulate these nurses for their dedication to improving the health of moms and babies in their communities,” says Stacey D. Stewart, President of March of Dimes. “March of Dimes is proud to help these nurses continue their education at this critical stage of their careers. By doing so, we also help ensure that more moms and babies throughout the country get the best possible care.”

Isabel Brewster of Canterbury, New Hampshire, is a registered nurse pursuing a master of science degree in nursing at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, with a specialization in midwifery. After graduation, she plans to focus on preconception and perinatal care in a clinical setting that provides care for women with substance use disorders. New Hampshire has one of the highest rates of opioid use in the United States, and opioid use in pregnancy is associated with significant health problems for women and their infants, including premature birth and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Ms. Brewster has experience in volunteering with this population and understands the special needs of at-risk pregnant women and babies.

Kristin DeArruda Wharton of Grand Marais, Minnesota, is a registered nurse pursuing a master of science in nursing at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, to become a family nurse practitioner. She is committed to improving maternal-child health in rural communities in northeastern Minnesota as well as throughout the United States. Ms. DeArruda Wharton has identified some of the challenges and risk factors facing rural women and their babies. For example, preterm birth rates and other poor health outcomes are disproportionately high in rural communities in the U.S. Family nurse practitioners play a crucial role in rural American communities that often have a shortage of primary care providers. Ms. DeArruda Wharton was given the special designation as the March of Dimes Margaret C. Freda Scholarship Recipient as the highest-scoring applicant in 2018.

Natima Geis of Lexington, Kentucky, is a registered nurse pursuing a master of science in nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, Tennessee, with a specialization in midwifery. Ms. Geis also is deeply committed to serving her rural community, particularly its underserved and disenfranchised populations. She has demonstrated a keen understanding of the importance of continuity of care for women and babies over the course of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and infant care. Ms. Geis is a volunteer doula, and has clinical experience in caring for mothers and babies during labor and delivery as well as in the hospital newborn intensive care (NICU) unit.

Marliese Nist of Galena, Ohio, is a registered nurse pursuing a PhD in nursing at The Ohio State University School of Nursing. Her research focus is on the neurodevelopment of very preterm babies. As a NICU nurse, Ms. Nist has had first-hand experience of the NICU environment, and is concerned about how the extreme stress experienced by babies during hospitalization may affect their developing brains. She seeks to determine the relationships among stress exposure, inflammation, and neurodevelopment in the hope of identifying ways to improve the care of these infants. She has a demonstrated track record of scholarship with numerous publications and presentations.

Qualified applicants for the March of Dimes graduate nursing scholarships are registered nurses currently enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master’s or doctoral level. Applicants must be a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Applications for the 2019 scholarships will be available in September 2018 on the March of Dimes website, marchofdimes.org.

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we stand up for every mom and every baby. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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Replay Destinations and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to open the most anticipated resort in the Caribbean in 2021

August 8, 2018

MONTREAL, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Appointed by acclaimed resort development company Replay Destinations, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will manage one of the most highly anticipated projects in the Caribbean – Half Moon Bay Antigua, a spectacular 132-acre oceanfront resort set to open in 2021.

Rosewood Half Moon Bay will accommodate guests in 47 pavilion-style suites which include an ultra-luxurious three-bedroom presidential suite. The hotel’s innovative architecture is guided by an Eastern Caribbean aesthetic and is finely tuned to meet the desires of today’s affluent explorer. The resort will also feature an exclusive residential component comprised of branded oceanfront and ocean view residences, and just 10 exceptional estate home parcels. Amenities will include beachfront pools, tennis courts, Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and a biodynamic farm- all on 8,000 feet of oceanfront. Rosewood Half Moon Bay Antigua is set to become the most exciting place to dine and drink in the Caribbean as this lush oasis will feature restaurant and lounge concepts inspired by the flavours, colours, and culture of the West Indies.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is renowned for creating one-of-a-kind properties in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Their ‘Sense of Place’ philosophy allows guests to immerse themselves in the essence of these exciting locations. The combination of Rosewood’s Sense of Place approach and Antigua’s incredible natural environment will create the ideal personalized experience for each and every guest. “We are honored to be the stewards responsible for re-imagining this legendary property,” said Michael Coyle, Chief Executive Officer of Replay Destinations. “Together [with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts], we believe that what we will create at Half Moon Bay Antigua will be the finest resort in the Caribbean and one of the finest in the world.”

Half Moon Bay Antigua is being envisioned and developed by Vancouver-based property development company, Replay Destinations. Replay has appointed global financial advisory firm, Arton Capital as its strategic advisor for Antigua’s Citizenship by Investment Program and exclusive sales agent in the MENA region for their affluent clientele. With Arton’s initiative, and Replay’s proficient team, the vision to develop an authentic and timeless resort for international guests and potential real estate investors has created a globally anticipated opportunity. “I fell in love with Half Moon Bay in Antigua the first time I walked on its beach. At that point, I knew it had the potential to become a breathtaking resort. I am thrilled that Replay and Rosewood saw the same opportunity and they are making it happen,” said Armand Arton, founder and president of Arton Capital.

About Replay Destinations

Replay Destinations is a Vancouver-based destination development company that operates within the United States, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Working with visionary private equity firms, landowners, municipalities, and other developers and families with legacy holdings, Replay develops and operates authentic and enduring must-visit destinations for guests and potential real estate purchasers alike, in turn enhancing the market awareness and economics of the destination.

About Arton Capital

Arton Capital is a leading global financial advisory specialized in empowering governments attract foreign direct investments. Arton advises over ten countries on the design, implementation and management of residency and citizenship by investment programs and enables investors successfully meet their goals. Furthermore, as a trusted and visionary advisor to real estate developers, Arton plays a critical role in the alliance of strategic partners for the realization of significant real estate projects.

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Rosewood® Hotels & Resorts manages 24 one-of-a-kind luxury properties in 15 countries, with 16 new hotels under development. Each Rosewood hotel embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Beijing.

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CA SB 905 Opponents Hold L.A. Press Event – “No Good Can Come From Serving Alcohol Until 4 a.m.”

August 7, 2018

SAN RAFAEL, California, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA), Alcohol Justice, and Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz hosted a press event at Los Angeles City Hall yesterday to oppose SB 905 (Wiener) – the 4 a.m. bar bill. Emceed by actor/activist Kurtwood Smith, speakers representing groups and organizations throughout the state reported on the city and statewide public health and safety threats the bill would create by allowing a patchwork quilt of cities – including Los Angeles – to extend alcohol sales to 4 a.m.

“While we want our local businesses to thrive, no good can come from serving alcohol until 4 a.m. If this passes we can expect more DUIs, more drunk driving injuries and more alcohol related deaths,” stated Councilmember Koretz. “No district is an island and it is outrageous to call this a local discretion bill when its impacts will spill over into adjacent jurisdictions that will be stuck with the very expensive public safety bill – the cost of life and death. For these reasons and more, I am opposed to SB 905. Because public safety should not be for sale.”

The key message at the core of the protest was that if passed and signed into law by Governor Brown, SB 905 would launch a dangerous nine-city, five-year experiment that could expose over 76% of California’s population to increased alcohol-related harm.

“Today we are here to speak with a loud, collective voice that residents of Los Angeles WILL NOT be lab rats in Senator Scott Wiener’s 4 a.m. bar bill experiment,” said Kurtwood Smith, Actor and Activist. “And neither will the residents of the 8 other cities and surrounding “splash zones” throughout the state that this bill threatens. Only a dumba** would value nightlife over all life and vote YES for this bill. California does not need Wiener’s dangerous nine-city, five-year experiment,” he added.

“We hope Senator Wiener and the rest of our state legislators finally hear us loudly, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES DO NOT WANT A 4 A.M. LAST CALL,” stated Brenda Villanueva, Prevention Coordinator, Pueblo y Salud, Member of CAPA. “All the peer-reviewed science says that increases in hours of sale that are two hours or greater will lead to increases in excessive alcohol use and related problems. Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher: Por favor, take a stand for public health over private profits and KILL THIS BILL.”

California currently suffers over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths and $34 billion in costs annually. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reported recently that fatal DUI is a chronic, worsening problem for the state. Between 2014 and 2016, alcohol-related crash deaths rose 21%. That number can only go up with two additional hours of alcohol consumption. Thus, the only benefit of selling alcohol between 2 and 4 a.m. will be greater profits to bar, restaurant, and club owners in the party zones the bill will create. While the public and all levels of government will be forced to continue to cover the costs of mitigating the harms that follow.

“In just one year – 2016 – we saw a 16.2% surge in traffic fatalities with over 1000 people losing their lives in DUI related crashes,” said Lynne Brown, Program Manager/Law Enforcement Liaison, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). “Putting freshly impaired drivers on the road at 4 or 5 a.m., with commuters and carpoolers, highway workers and families will, based on data from areas who have adopted later service hours for alcohol, most certainly lead to more deaths on California roadways. For that reason, MADD California is opposed to SB 905.”

The data most often referred to and consistently ignored or dismissed by Wiener & his supporters comes from a U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) task force led by Jonathan Fielding, M.D., M.P.H., M.A., M.B.A, Distinguished Professor UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. The U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force found in a peer-reviewed, global meta-analysis that every 2-hour increase in last-call times results in greater vehicle crash injuries and E.R. admissions. (Hahn et al., 2010) Dr. Fielding stated, “…I have no reason to believe that an increase in hours of sale anywhere in the U.S. would have different results.”

“It is known that there is no transportation on LA Metro and BART during late night hours and only minimal local bus service. And research shows that Uber will not save us. Car services will be prohibitively expensive for these “Night Owls” and will lead to more impaired driving,” said Keith Nakata, Co-Chair of The Mid City West Community Council, Planning and Land Use Committee. “We demand that our state legislators and especially LA Assemblymembers Bloom, Nazarian, Calderon, Friedman and Carrillo, oppose this bill. We do not want the consequence of SB 905; it only enriches the alcohol industry and only hurts our communities.”

“I see the impact that the thousands of alcohol licenses have on our County. I know the data. I can say for certain that this bill is not good for Los Angeles County, and I doubt it will have anything but negative impacts for California’s other counties,” stated Sarah Blanch, Co-chair of the Los Angeles Drug & Alcohol Policy Alliance (LADAPA). “I go out in West Hollywood a lot. I know the community. People there are concerned. The residents I know don’t want this. They don’t want more noise, they don’t want more drunkenness, they don’t want more fighting and drunk driving. Period. They don’t want it. Making alcohol available another two hours will only cost more in dollars and in pain for the problems it causes. We don’t need this.”

In response to the author’s continued mischaracterization of SB 905 as a ‘local control’ measure, there was consensus among opponents that there is no such thing as local control in alcohol policy and that the harm from one city’s decision to change last-call times will “splash” over to every surrounding community. SB 905, like three other failed 4 a.m. bar bills over the past 15 years, will spread alcohol overconsumption, loss of life, injury, and nuisance across the state.

“It is imperative to look at what a healthy and safe community looks like and how bars and trendy restaurants impact development and their role in increasing land values,” said Dina Cruz, United Coalition Prevention Project East, Social Model Recovery Systems. “This attack on a community leads to a lack of diversity in land use, displacement and ultimately homelessness. Communities dealing with gentrification such as Skid Row and Boyle Heights know too well that when trendy bars and restaurants begin to arrive we are the next to go. Longer access to booze is not what communities need to thrive — we need real affordable housing, public restrooms/showers and open green spaces,” she added.

Scott Suckow, Executive Director American Liver Foundation Pacific Coast Division California reminded everyone that DUIs are not the only issue. “Recently a study came out showing that the number of 25- to 34-year-olds who died annually from alcohol-related liver disease nearly tripled between 1999 and 2016. You don’t get liver disease at such a young age unless you are drinking heavily and frequently. Extending bar closing times to 4:00 a.m. will mean more young people dying in their prime due to this terrible disease. California already suffers more alcohol-related harm than any other state –$37.5 billion annually.” He added. “Please do not allow this dangerous nightlife experiment to produce more harm. We ask that SB 905 be rejected.”

The bill now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee where the Governor’s Finance Department opinion will have great importance. There is no language in SB 905 for additional funding for a true “pilot study”, or for a definitive source of revenue for local enforcement or emergency services to deal with projected increases in alcohol-related violence and traffic crashes after 4 a.m.

SB 905: REGISTERED OPPOSITION as of 8/5

Asian-American Drug Abuse Project, Inc. (AADAP)
ADAPT San Ramon Valley
Alcohol Justice
Alcohol Policy Panel of San Diego County
Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association
California Alcohol Policy Alliance
California Alliance for Retired Americans
California College and University Police Chiefs Association
California Council for Alcohol Problems
Cambodian Association of America
CASA for Healthy Neighborhoods
Center for Human Development
Center for Open Recovery
Cesar Chavez Commemorative Committee of San Fernando Valley
Coalition for Drug Free Escondido
Coalition to Prevent Alcohol-Related Harms in LA Metro(COPALM)
Coastal Communities Drug-Free Coalition
Community Alliance for Drug Free Youth (CADFY)
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California
County of Marin Board of Supervisors
California Friday Night Live Partnership
Day One
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network of Southern CA
Health Officers Association of California
Institute for Public Strategies
Los Angeles Drug and Alcohol Policy Alliance
Los Angeles Police Protective League
Lutheran Office of Public Policy-California
Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Mountain Communities Coalition Against Substance Abuse
National Asian Pacific Families Against Substance Abuse (NAPAFASA)
National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – San Fernando Valley
North Coastal Prevention Coalition
National Liquor Law Enforcement Association
One East Palo Alto
Pacoima Urban Village
PARTS Salinas
Partnership for Positive Pomona
Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County (POALAC)
Project SAFER Educational Foundation
Pueblo y Salud, Inc.
Reach Out Against Drugs El Segunda
Rethinking Alcohol and other Drugs
San Diegans for Safe Neighborhoods
San Diego Police Chiefs’ and Sheriff’s Association
San Marcos Prevention Coalition
SF Prevention Coalition
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Tarzana Treatment Centers
The Wall Las Memorias Project
United Coalition East Prevention Project (UCEPP)
United Neighborhoods for Los Angeles
Wellness & Prevention CenterSan Clemente
West County Alcohol & Marijuana Prescription Drug Coalition (AMPD)
West Hollywood Project
Westside Impact Coalition
Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)
Thousands of letters from the public

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

Take Action here: https://alcoholjustice.org/stop-4am to tell the Assembly Appropriations
Committee to STOP SB 905.

CONTACT:
Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336
Alison Simard 213-473-7467

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No on Prop 6 Campaign Launches First Ad Showing Critical Central Valley Transportation Projects Threatened by Prop 6 – The Attack on Bridge and Road Safety

August 7, 2018

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the No on Prop 6 campaign launched its first television ad in Fresno, showing critical Central Valley transportation projects threatened by Proposition 6, the attack on bridge and road safety. This ad is the first to run between now and Election Day. The campaign plans to run advertising in media markets statewide leading up to the election.

“Proposition 6 is a dangerous measure that could delay emergency response times and make our roads less safe by eliminating crucial transportation funding,” said Brian Rice, President of California Professional Firefighters. “It’s imperative that Central Valley voters understand the risk to public safety that Proposition 6 poses to our communities. That’s why California firefighters stand with public safety leaders to urge Californians to vote no on Prop 6.”

Below is a transcript of the ad. To watch the ad, click here: https://noprop6.com/central-valley-bridges-roads/

Warning: more than 300 Central Valley bridges and overpasses are structurally deficient.

Prop 6 attacks the safety of our local bridges and roads, eliminating $2 billion in Central Valley transportation funding.

Prop 6:
Threatens of hundreds of miles of critical safety repairs to 99 and I-5;
Stops local bridge repairs;
Makes traffic worse;
And jeopardizes public safety.

California firefighters and highway patrolmen say, “No on 6.”

It’s a dangerous road.

About No on Prop 6 – the Attack on Bridge and Road Safety:
The California Professional Firefighters, California Association of Highway Patrolmen, American Society of Civil Engineers, business, local government, labor, environmentalists and first responders urge NO on Prop 6 because it will stop critical transportation projects and jeopardize the safety of our bridges and roads.

Proposition 6 on the November ballot would eliminate more than $5 billion annually in existing transportation funds and stop funding for more than 6,500 bridge and road safety, transportation and public transit improvement projects currently underway throughout California.

Prop 6 is opposed by a broad coalition of more than 250 public safety organizations, engineers, local transportation agencies, cities, counties, environmental groups, business and labor organizations throughout California.

www.noprop6.com
@noprop6

Paid for by No on Prop 6: Stop the Attack on Bridge & Road Safety, sponsored by business,
labor, local governments and transportation advocates
Committee Major Funding from
California Alliance for Jobs
Southern California Partnership for Jobs
State Building and Construction Trades Council of California
Funding details at www.fppc.ca.gov

SOURCE No on Prop 6

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