Dixon, Honda Win in Toronto

July 16, 2018

Scott Dixon scored his third Verizon IndyCar Series victory of the season -- and the seventh for Honda -- Sunday at the Honda Indy Toronto.

– Scott Dixon scores his third victory of 2018 at the Honda Indy Toronto, extends championship lead

– Hometown favorites Robert Wickens finishes third, James Hinchcliffe fourth

– Honda records seventh Indy car win of the season

TORONTO, July 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Continuing his mid-season charge towards a possible fifth championship, Scott Dixon took control of the Honda Indy Toronto on Lap 33 of the 85-lap contest, and went on to score his third victory of 2018 and take a 62-point lead in the fight for the title.

Starting second, Dixon trailed early leader Josef Newgarden through the first round of pit stops. Then, on a Lap 33 restart following a full-course caution, Newgarden slid into the barriers lining the 1.786-mile street circuit. Dixon was quick to take advantage, and moved into a lead he would only surrender during the remaining routine pit stops, taking the lead for good on Lap 59.

Dixon’s 44^th career win, behind only Indy car legends A.J. Foyt [67] and Mario Andretti [52], gives him 464 points after 12 of 17 races. Newgarden, who recovered to finish ninth, is second in the standings with 402 points. Honda’s seventh win of the season gives it an unofficial 135-point lead [1,017-882] over rival Chevrolet in the chase for the Manufacturers’ Championship.

Toronto-area natives Robert Wickens and James Hinchcliffe gave their hometown fans a pair of drivers to celebrate today. Wickens finished third after a battle with second-place Simon Pagenaud that saw the pair make contact at least twice in the closing laps. His Schmidt Peterson Motorsports teammate, Hinchcliffe, last week’s winner at Iowa Speedway, prevailed in a similar battle with fellow Honda driver Marco Andretti when the latter was forced to pit for a splash of fuel at the start of the final lap. Andretti would recover to finish 10^th.

Zach Veach recorded the second-best result of his rookie season with a seventh-place finish for Andretti Autosport. Teammate Alexander Rossi recovered to finish eighth after making no fewer than six pit stops as a result of multiple instances of contact during the race.

Video recaps from this weekend’s Honda IndyCar Series racing activities in Toronto are available on the “Honda Racing/HPD” YouTube channel. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, the video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

After back-to-back race weekends in Iowa and Toronto, the Verizon IndyCar Series now takes a week off before returning to one of Honda’s “home” events, the July 29 Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. With multiple Honda manufacturing, corporate and R&D facilities, thousands of Honda associates will be on hand to cheer for their favorite Honda IndyCar drivers.

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started 2^nd, finished 1^st; 3^rd IndyCar Series win of the season for Dixon, 7^th for Honda: “”I’m worn out, man, it was definitely a physical race. The car was superb. We just needed some clean air and we were able to check out [from the rest of the field]. It was definitely a tough race, definitely tough on the restarts. We just have to keep these [championship] points rolling. Huge congrats to the Chip Ganassi team, and Honda. I’m stoked. This is awesome.”

Robert Wickens (Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda) Started 10^th, finished 3^rd: “We had a great car in the race. I don’t think anyone had anything for Scott [Dixon] today. He was kind of in a class of his own, but to go punch for punch with him in the second stint…I thought we really showed some great strides [for the team]. Thankfully I’m not an overly teary guy, but that [finishing on the podium in Canada] was really cool. I can’t thank these Toronto fans enough. I mean this whole week has been such a whirlwind of emotions, and to stand on the podium in my first professional home race, I couldn’t ask for anything better.”

Art St. Cyr (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Honda IndyCar Series win in Toronto: “That was a hard-fought race, with many championship contenders having issues. Except Scott Dixon. He was disappointed for failing to win the pole in qualifying yesterday, but was clearly the dominant car and driver combination this weekend. It was great to win here today in front of all our friends from Honda Canada, and all credit to the excellent runs for Canadian favorites Robert Wickens and James Hinchcliffe. Scott gave his championship hopes a big boost today, and we’re all looking forward to returning to another of our ‘home’ tracks in two weeks for the Honda 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.”

Verizon IndyCar Series Honda Indy Toronto
Circuit:	Exhibition Place (1.786-mile temporary street circuit), Toronto, Ont., Canada
2017 Winner:	Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) 95.790 mph average
Weather:	Sunny, warm, 82 degrees F

Top-10 Race Results:
Fn.	St.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Laps	Notes
1.	2.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	85	93.898 mph average
2.	3.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	85	+5.2701 seconds
3.	10.	Robert Wickens-R	Schmidt Peterson Mtspts	Honda	85
4.	9.	James Hinchcliffe	Schmidt Peterson Mtspts	Honda	85
5.	20.	Charlie Kimball	Carlin Racing	Chevrolet	85
6.	15.	Tony Kanaan	A.J. Foyt Racing	Chevrolet	85
7.	22.	Zach Veach-R	Andretti Autosport	Honda	85
8.	5.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	85
9.	1.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	85
10.	14.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport	Honda	85

Other Honda Results
12.	21.	Ed Jones	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	85	Running
14.	23.	Zachary Claman de Melo-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	85	Running
16.	6.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	84	Running
19.	17.	Sebastien Bourdais	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	83	Running
21.	13.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	68	Running
22.	7.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	66	Did not finish – contact

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Swiftpage Launches All-New Act! 365 with Office 365 Integration in Spanish in North America

July 16, 2018

DENVER, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Swiftpage, the provider of Act! CRM software, a leading cloud-enabled platform aimed at helping small and mid-sized businesses grow, today announced the availability of Act! 365, an all-new sales productivity and emarketing solution tightly integrated with Office 365 in Spanish in North America. Act! 365 is the most effective SMB-focused sales productivity and emarketing solution on the market and is designed to meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking and Latino-owned business community.

Designed specifically for Office 365 users, Act! 365 is purpose-built to boost sales and marketing results for fast-growing small businesses. Powerful, easy to use, and cost-effective at just $10 per user/per month, Act! 365 provides customer management features, sales productivity and pipeline management tools, and practical emarketing capabilities, integrated with Office 365 and accessible on mobile devices.

Swiftpage has also launched a dedicated Spanish language Act! 365 website with features, pricing and customer resources. New users can sign up for a free trial here to start taking advantage of the powerful software’s sales management and email marketing capabilities to fuel their business growth.

“The Spanish-speaking business community consistently serves as a key driver of small business growth and innovation,” said John Oechsle, CEO of Swiftpage. “Many of these businesses prefer English-focused software solutions, but there is a segment of small businesses that will benefit significantly from the option to integrate crucial business growth tools delivered entirely in Spanish. Swiftpage would love the opportunity to be a part of the growth journey for these small businesses by offering the powerful email marketing and sales management features contained in the Spanish language Act! 365 solution.”

Key Act! 365 features and benefits:

Complete integration with Office 365 including embedded Microsoft Outlook® functionality
Practical customer management features
Sales productivity and pipeline management tools
Integrated Email marketing with Intelligent Call List
Compatibility with iPhone^®, iPad^® and Android™ devices
Mobile app available free from The App Store^® and Google Play^™
Access to online self-help resources

To learn more about Swiftpage and the all-new Act! 365 product, available today in Spanish in North America, please visit https://www.act.com/espanol to sign up for a free trial.

About the Act! Portfolio

Act! has been a pioneer and an innovator in the CRM space for over 30 years, acquiring six million users in over 100 countries. The award winning solution helps businesses build lasting relationships, fuel business growth, and make informed decisions. Because every business runs differently, users have the freedom to tailor an Act! experience to fit their needs for an adaptable, everywhere, connected workspace.

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Yolo Rum Trademark Issued After 5 1/2 Year Process

July 16, 2018

Yolo Rum - You Only Live Once... Be extraordinary, drink extraordinary rum!

DENVER and WASHINGTON, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the Yolo Rum trademark, 5 1/2 years after it was filed in December 2012. At that time several other companies unknowingly filed for an intent to use the Yolo trademark, when Yolo Rum had already been using the trademark in commerce. “All these a…applicants created a real ‘log jam’ for our trademark,” says, Philip Guerin, founder of Yolo Rum. After a lengthy and detailed description of the all the challenges, just to obtain the trademark, Guerin’s summation is, “I wish they all had just Googled, Yolo Rum, back then. It could have really prevented wasted resources and time.”

Sounding like a true entrepreneur, Guerin confidently states, “Our Yolo Rum trademark was worth the fight, it is an incredible piece of IP (intellectual property), to add to our collection. We have the premier, rapidly emerging brand in the market and the best rum, too.”

Yolo Rum is a premium rum made in Panama by the most famous rum blender in the World, Don Pancho Fernandez, and has won 21 international awards. Yolo Rum is sugar free and gluten free, appealing to a growing health-conscious alcohol market.

News of the trademark, follows in line with a very noteworthy and ambitious agenda, which includes; major distribution expansion, and a crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder.

“We want to be the first major spirit brand that is ‘Democracy Powered’. Invest your money, and more importantly your talent, to our movement!” Guerin boldly says.

For more information on the limited amount of share available for sale visit: wefunder.com/yolorumllc

Questions? Contact:

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(855) 965-6786 (YOLO-RUM)

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Olive Oils From Spain and the European Union Make a Splash in America With the “Olive Oil World Tour”

July 13, 2018

NEW YORK, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olive Oils from Spain, the promotional brand of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional, in collaboration with the European Union, and guest of honor Seamus Mullen, an award-winning chef, cookbook author, and health & wellness expert, kicked off the U.S. campaign of the “Olive Oil World Tour” at the Cervantes Institute, last night.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8365451-olive-oils-america-world-tour/

“We are thrilled to be in New York City for the North American launch of the ‘Olive Oil World Tour’ campaign with Seamus and dignitaries from the Spanish Government,” said Pedro Barato, President of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional. “The ambitious three-year, multi-channel program was created to encourage wellness-minded individuals to be inspired by the pillar of the Mediterranean lifestyle, olive oil, and who better to exemplify a healthy way of living than Chef Seamus Mullen. Seamus recently came out with a new cook book, ‘Real Food Heals: Eat to Feel Younger + Stronger Every Day.’ In it he uses our beloved millenary juice, olive oil, as a key ingredient in many of his recipes.”

Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed uniquely-created dishes by Chef Mullen, sipped on specially-designed olive oil-infused cocktails; and learned about the health benefits, gastronomic pleasures, and vast versatility of the ubiquitous olive oil.

The presentation included details of the “Join the European Healthy Lifestyle. Let’s Make a Tastier World” Olive Oils from Spain campaign targeting cooking enthusiasts and world travelers through the “Olive Oil World Tour.” The evening brought attention to the “Olive Oil Lounge,” in airports, train stations, and cruise terminals in New York, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition, “Where the Olive Oil is Born” contest, that culminates with a trip to Spain to the grand prize winner, was announced. For information: http://oliveoilworldtour.com/make-it-taste/contest.

One of the most surprising facts presented was that oil imports from Spain have increased by six times over the last two decades. Thus, Spain has become the world leader in the production and sales of olive oil.

The Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional is a nonprofit organization representing the different operators in the olive oil industry (olive growers, cooperatives, factories, bottlers and exporters) with the aim of serving as an industry improvement tool.

For any media inquiries please reach out to Diane Stefani at [email protected] or Damira Bowles at [email protected] or call The Rosen Group at 212.255.8455

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Fifth Annual Latino Conservation Week Kicks Off This Weekend (July 14 – 22), Breaking Down Barriers and Inspiring Tomorrow’s Stewards

July 13, 2018

More than 100 events are being held around the country to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. Find one near you at http://www.latinoconservationweek.com

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Communities throughout the country will enjoy and connect with the great outdoors during the 5^th annual Latino Conservation Week, which begins July 14 and runs through July 22. With more than 100 events being celebrated nationwide, communities will camp under the stars, go canoeing, take sunset walks, and hike with family among other activities as they engage in the outdoors and learn about stewardship.

“This week is about sharing the Latino community’s perspective on the environment like the need to protect our wild and scenic rivers and public lands for future generations,” said Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, which created the Action Week as part of its growing environmental conservation program. “Latino communities are passionate about the outdoors and hold a strong belief that we have a moral obligation to be good stewards.”

Latino Conservation Week, an initiative from Hispanic Access Foundation launched in 2014, encourages and supports collaboration between a variety of partners including, individuals, organizations, businesses, churches and government agencies to develop and participate in events and activities that not only connect people with parks, landscapes, rivers, and wildlife, but also teach more about their responsibility as environmental stewards.

This year National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, U.S. Forest Service and National Wildlife Refuge System are joining forces with Hispanic Access Foundation to spotlight events and activities organized by the National Trails System as well as the Wild and Scenic Rivers System during the week, as part of their 50^th anniversary celebration. This is an opportunity to enjoy, honor and commemorate our sacred outdoors and environmental legacy. A full listing of events designed to celebrate this milestone is available at www.trails50.org and www.rivers.gov.

“The growth in participation and interest in Latino Conservation Week has been tremendous. What started as 17 events in six states has grown to more than 100 events in as many as 20 states,” said Arce. “This is a national collaborative effort with the potential to impact the Latino communities in large urban settings, emerging Latino communities, and in rural communities that aim to celebrate our heritage, culture, spirituality, and stories around our nation’s treasured natural places.”

Nearly 80 parks, organizations and community groups have joined Latino Conservation Week as partners and sponsors. Our sponsors include George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, Columbia Sportswear, REI, Adidas and Mountainsmith. Also, various Latino organizations and local groups are adopting Latino Conservation Week as an opportunity to host community events and activities. These include Por la Creacion Faith-based Alliance, Latino Outdoors, Nature for All, COFEM, Protégete, CHISPA, Latin American Youth Center, Empoderate, Homeboy Industries, Frontera Land Alliance, Montgomery Parks, Sierra Club, Los Angeles Audubon Society and Houston Zoo.

The activities span several states and a full listing of events is available at www.LatinoConservationWeek.com. Celebrate online by following #LatinoConservationWeek and #LCW2018 on social media.

About Hispanic Access Foundation
Hispanic Access Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Our vision is that one day every Hispanic individual in America will enjoy good physical health and a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success, and civic engagement in their communities with the sum of improving the future of America. For more information visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

Contact: Robert Fanger
Phone: 317-410-7668
E-mail: [email protected]

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Businesses and individuals who purchased drywall indirectly for end use may be entitled to money from class action settlements

July 13, 2018

BOSTON, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Block & Leviton LLP, Finkelstein Thompson LLP and Green & Noblin PC regarding the Drywall Antitrust Litigation.

The lawsuit, known as In re Domestic Drywall Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 2437 and 13-MD-2437, pending in federal court in Philadelphia, claims that certain manufacturers conspired to fix prices for Drywall, and as a result, businesses, individuals and entities purchasing drywall for end use and not for resale paid too much. This notice is only a summary; please visit the settlement website at www.indirectdrywallsettlement.com for the full Notice and other information, including deadlines, a list of defendants, and how to submit a claim.

New Settlement: A new settlement has been reached with the remaining defendants in the case (American Gypsum Company LLC, New NGC Inc., and PABCO Building Products LLC) for $1 million plus $250,000 to provide notice of this settlement. The new settlement affects all businesses, persons, or other entities currently residing in the U.S. that indirectly purchased Drywall in the U.S. manufactured by any of the Defendants, their subsidiaries, affiliates, or joint ventures for end use and not for resale between January 1, 2012 and January 5, 2018, with some exclusions identified on the settlement website. Visit the settlement website for a full explanation of who is affected by the settlement.

Proposed Distribution: If the New Settlement is approved it will conclude the litigation and funds from this settlement, and prior settlements with Defendants TIN Inc., USG Corporation, United States Gypsum Company, and Lafarge North America Inc., will be distributed. The total settlement proceeds are $16.95 million. Visit the settlement website for additional information about these previous settlements.

What are the benefits?
If approved, the Proposed Distribution allows class members who purchased drywall in certain states between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013 to recover monetary damages. The settlement funds will be distributed to eligible claimants after deduction of any court-ordered attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and service awards to the Class Representatives. Visit the settlement website for eligible states and other information about the allocation of the settlement proceeds.

What are my rights?
You must file a claim by mail or online by January 9, 2019 to get a payment. If you submit a claim, you will be bound by the decisions of the court and give up your right to sue American, NGC, or PABCO regarding the claims in this lawsuit. If you do nothing you will not get a payment and you will be bound by the decisions of the Court. You may exclude yourself from the New Settlement by September 21, 2018. You will not receive a payment, but you will keep the right to bring your own lawsuit against American Gypsum, NGC, or PABCO at your own expense. Excluding yourself from the New Settlement Class will have no effect on your rights with respect to the prior settlements with Lafarge, TIN or USG.

You may object to the terms of the New Settlement by September 21, 2018 (but not the terms of the previously approved settlements with USG, TIN, or Lafarge). If you are a member of any of the Settlement Classes, you may object to the Proposed Distribution, the request for attorneys’ fees and expenses, or the service awards. The settlement website describes how to submit a claim, opt out, or object.

The Court will hold a hearing on October 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Courtroom 3A, to consider whether the New Settlement, the proposed distribution, and the motion for fees, costs, and service awards should be approved. The motions for settlement approval and attorneys’ fees, costs, and service awards will be posted on the website after they are filed. You may attend this hearing, but you do not have to.

This is only a summary. Please visit the website www.indirectdrywallsettlement.com, call 1-855-229-7511 or write the Settlement Administrator c/o Drywall Settlement, P.O. Box 58190, Philadelphia, PA 19102-8190 for complete details of the settlement benefits and your rights.

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Labor Commissioner Launches Online Registration for Janitorial Service Providers

July 12, 2018

OAKLAND, California, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office has launched an online registration system for janitorial service providers and contractors operating in California to register annually as required by law.

Under the Property Service Workers Protection Act, signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2016, every provider of janitorial services with one or more employees and one or more janitorial workers must register with the Labor Commissioner’s Office and renew every year. Janitorial employers who fail to register by October 1 may be subject to a civil fine, as will any person or entity who contracts with a janitorial employer lacking valid registration.

“The online registration tool will make it easy for janitorial employers to comply with the law, and will help us to hold accountable businesses in the underground economy that underpay their workers and evade labor laws,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “The registration requirement is another tool for property owners to distinguish law-abiding contractors from wage thieves and to protect honest businesses from unfair competition.”

Janitorial employers are also required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training once every two years beginning January 1, 2019.

The Labor Commissioner’s Office has posted a registration search tool that shows whether employers and contractors are properly registered, as well as FAQs.

For more information, call the Licensing and Registration Unit at (510) 879-8333 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email [email protected]

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the Labor Commissioner’s Office, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) with wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities including adjudicating wage claims, inspecting workplaces for wage and hour violations, investigating retaliation complaints and educating the public on labor laws.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Lucas Brown at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to email alerts for DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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YES on Prop 9: Why Won’t They Let Californians Vote?

July 12, 2018

SACRAMENTO, California, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This year, hundreds of thousands of California voters signed their names to a petition demanding a vote on whether to divide the state into three smaller, more manageable states. Fed up with poorly performing schools, crumbling infrastructure and a political system controlled by powerful special interests, these citizens acted. The Cal 3 initiative easily qualified for the ballot as Proposition 9 and this November, all Californians will decide the best path forward for the future.

That is, if they ever get the chance: because the political establishment and forces of the “Sacramento status quo” are doing everything in their power to stop this empowering grassroots movement.

At first, Sacramento insiders and political loyalists tipped their hand with snide commentary, calling it “ridiculous.” When that didn’t work, they cynically implied that the Proposition 9 campaign was somehow being secretly manipulated, a claim that ignores and disrespects more than 600,000 Californians who placed it on the ballot. That hasn’t worked either.

Now, those powerful special interests have lobbied the courts to try to get Proposition 9 taken off the ballot entirely. A group of trial attorneys from one of the country’s biggest law firms and the Planning and Conservation League want the courts to believe that a citizen-led democratic movement is somehow a threat to democracy. Apparently, the insiders don’t think it’s so ridiculous anymore.

The leader of the opposition campaign, Fabian Nunez, is a long-time associate of the Planning and Conservation League, receiving their award for ‘Legislator of the Year’ in 2007. Voters should know that the PCL is doing the dirty work of the Sacramento establishment, led by a former elected official who opposed term limits. Now, as a lobbyist, Nunez has a financial interest in making it all work to his benefit.

This lawsuit is just another example of how Sacramento politicians, powerful unions and their high-priced lobbyists are trying to hold onto power at the expense of California voters.

Why don’t they want Californians to decide what is best for themselves, their children and their future? It’s simple: Trial attorneys, unions, special interests and political influence-peddlers are afraid. They are desperate to keep control, no matter the consequences for Californians and our children.

Californians need to be empowered and allowed to voice their desire for more accountability and responsiveness from their elected officials. Voting in favor of the Cal 3 initiative, Prop 9, will bring more localized transparency to state government and put an end to the current cronyism in Sacramento, on display in this meritless and cynical use of the court system.

As support grows for Proposition 9, powerful opponents will do everything in their power to deny voters a chance to decide their own future. When they do, we should all be asking ourselves, “Why won’t they let Californians vote?”

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Fishing Nets 2 Million More Participants

July 12, 2018

More than 49 million Americans took to the water to cast a line in 2017, demonstrating a year-over-year increase of nearly 2 million anglers according to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2018 Special Report on Fishing. Created in partnership with The Outdoor Foundation, the Special Report on Fishing provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the state of U.S. fishing and boating participation. (PRNewsfoto/Recreational Boating & Fishing)

ALEXANDRIA, Virgina, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While Americans are collectively checking their phones more than 8 billion times a day, a new industry report shows that they are increasingly fishing for actual fish (instead of just likes and follows). More than 49 million Americans took to the water to cast a line in 2017, demonstrating a year-over-year increase of nearly 2 million anglers according to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2018 Special Report on Fishing.

“These are exciting figures that reflect the sustained growth in our industry,” said RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson. “Getting more Americans to spend time outdoors is a crucial part of protecting our natural resources for future generations. Anglers and boaters help protect our natural aquatic places and the wildlife that lives there through fishing licenses, boat registrations, fishing gear, boat fuel sales and much more.”

Created in partnership with The Outdoor Foundation, the Special Report on Fishing provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the state of U.S. fishing and boating participation. Key findings from the 2018 report include:

16.5 percent of the US population participates in fishing.
Americans took 885 million total fishing trips or an average of 18 trips per participant.
New fishing participants accounted for 6 percent of total participation and tended to be young.
11.6 million youth participated in fishing, a 1.2 percent increase.
4.2 million Hispanics went fishing in 2017 – a 400,000 person increase and the highest participation rate since the report was created in 2007. On average, Hispanic anglers went on four more outing per year than the general market.
84.2 percent of fishing trips resulted in a catch, up slightly from last year.
30.1 million people were interested in taking up fishing or rejoining the activity. This is the highest number of Americans interested in fishing since this figure started to be recorded in 2010.

“It’s clear fishing continues to be a pillar of America’s thriving outdoor culture,” said Ivan Levin, deputy director of The Outdoor Foundation. “This is good news for the greater outdoor industry, as fishing is known to inspire people to try other outdoor activities.”

The full report, along with an accompanying infographic, is available at the RBFF Resource Center.

About the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF)
RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources. RBFF’s recently announced 60-in-60 effort strives to attract 60 million anglers to the sport by the end of 2021. To help recruit, retain and reactivate participants, RBFF developed the award-winning Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns creating awareness about boating, fishing and conservation, and educating people about the benefits of participation. These campaigns help boaters and anglers of all ages and experience levels learn, plan and equip for a day on the water. The campaign websites, TakeMeFishing.org and VamosAPescar.org, feature how-to videos, information on how to get a fishing license and boat registration, and an interactive state-by-state map that allows visitors to find local boating and fishing spots.

About The Outdoor Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and growing future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. Through groundbreaking research, action-oriented outreach and education programs, the Foundation works with partners to mobilize a major cultural shift that leads all Americans to the great outdoors. In 2010, the Foundation launched Outdoor Nation, a pioneering initiative that aims to empower young leaders to champion the outdoors on campuses and in communities across the United States. For more information visit:OutdoorFoundation.org and OutdoorNation.org.

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sonnen’s Adam Gentner named to Renewable Energy World’s First Solar 40 Under 40 Class

July 12, 2018

LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — sonnen, the global market leader in intelligent residential energy storage, today announced that Adam Gentner, Director of Business Development – Latin American Expansion and Director of Operations for the del Sol Foundation for Energy Security, was named to Renewable Energy World’s inaugural list of Solar 40 Under 40 where he was recognized as a changemaker in the solar industry. He received this award on large part for his work in using solar microgrids, sonnen smart energy storage plus PV, to restore power to communities throughout Puerto Rico.

sonnen has been present in Puerto Rico since 2015, when the Company first began selling smart energy storage systems to residential customers and working with the local solar installation partners, like Pura Energia. Gentner’s passion for clean energy and aptitude for working with local leaders has been instrumental in growing sonnen’s presence in Puerto Rico and establishing the company’s expansion into Latin America. He has successfully identified new markets where solar + storage bring value to residents, successfully expanding sonnen’s reach beyond North America.

In October 2017, shortly after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, Gentner, along with members of the sonnen team and local installation partners came together to support the people of Puerto Rico by donating 13 humanitarian microgrids. These microgrids, consisting of a sonnen smart energy storage system and a solar array, have restored power at critical sites around the island in communities where the grid was destroyed, including schools, a healthcare clinic and community kitchens, effectively saving and improving lives. Gentner worked with local community and government leaders to assess needs across the island and identify the best locations for these microgrid sites.

As part of sonnen’s continued to commitment to Puerto Rican energy independence and security, Company executives, including Gentner, formed the del Sol Foundation for Energy Security, a non-profit organization that will continue to provide clean, reliable, and resilient energy to those who need it most. Gentner serves as Director of Operations for the Foundation where he continues to drive adoption of clean energy solutions with the goal of creating an island-wide network of energy-resilient communities.

“Adam Gentner has been a great leader for sonnen in Puerto Rico and Latin America, and we are incredibly proud that the industry is recognizing his impactful work in expanding the reach of clean energy,” said Blake Richetta, sonnen Senior Vice-President and head of U.S. Operations. “Through his hands-on approach to spreading sonnen’s technology and message, he has worked closely with partners and installers and, perhaps most importantly, established leaders in communities by advocating for the benefits of solar + storage. His drive and dedication not only inspire his colleagues, but also inspire a broader movement toward empowering people to take charge of their energy future, especially in the face of future natural disasters like Hurricane Maria.”

Gentner has been working in the renewable energy industry for six years, exhibiting a passion for working toward a change in how humans produce, consume and interact with energy. He has held the positions of sonnen’s Director of Business Development – Latin American Expansion and Director of Operations for the del Sol Foundation since January 2018. Prior to that, Gentner worked as Head of Service for sonnen, developing a service platform for the U.S. market, implementing best-practices and coordinating with the production and sales teams as well as solar + storage customers. Gentner, along with others who were named to the Solar 40 Under 40 list, was recognized during the 2018 Intersolar North America Conference in San Francisco.

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At sonnen, we believe clean, affordable, and reliable energy for all is one of the greatest challenges of our time. sonnen is a proven global leader in intelligent energy management solutions that provide greater energy control for residential customers through increased solar self-consumption, reduced peak energy usage and reliable backup power during outages – contributing to a cleaner and more reliable energy future. sonnen has won several awards for its energy innovations, including the 2018 Fast Company Most Innovative Companies in Energy, 2017 Zayed Future Energy Prize, MIT’s Technology Review’s 50 Smartest Companies in 2016, Global Cleantech 100 for 2015-2017, Greentech Media’s 2016 Grid Edge Award for innovation, and Cleantech’s 2015 Company of the Year Award in both Israel and Europe.

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