NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Announces Departure Of Telemundo Network President Luis Silberwasser
MIAMI, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced that industry veteran Luis Silberwasser will be leaving the company after serving as President, Telemundo Networks for four years. He will stay through October 1, 2018 to help with the transition.
During his tenure at Telemundo, Silberwasser helped change the programming strategy and the positioning of the network. Silberwasser bet on new genres and formats, and focused on meeting the evolving tastes and demands of the new Hispanic consumer. By drawing on his deep understanding of the U.S. Hispanic audience as well as his experience with international markets, Silberwasser was a key contributor in redefining Hispanic media and making Telemundo the preferred media destination for Hispanics today.
Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group, said, “Luis helped propel our rise as the definitive media and entertainment brand for today’s Hispanic consumer. He has made an indelible mark on our company at a time of great transformation. On behalf of everyone at Telemundo, I want to thank him for his dedication, partnership and invaluable contributions.”
Silberwasser said, “I’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished at Telemundo and the important role of this organization in serving the Latino community across America. Today, Telemundo is the clear leader, not only in viewership, but as the network that will take content risks and breaks stereotypes. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with the best team in the industry and to have been a part of Telemundo’s groundbreaking success. As I now embark on new content-making ventures, I will always look forward to seeing the Telemundo brand continue its tremendous growth.”
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 28 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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NBCU Telemundo Enterprises Elevates Leadership Team to Accelerate its Unprecedented Growth and Drive the Future of Hispanic Media
MIAMI, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced new leadership responsibilities of four key executives, which will allow the organization to further accelerate its leadership position in media and as the choice and voice of Latinos today across all platforms.
Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group, said, “These industry veterans will continue to power Telemundo’s spectacular rise during this momentous time for Hispanic media, as Latinos reshape the way Americans think, act and buy. Each of the leaders named today has advanced our clear mission for change, as we continue to transform our business for the future. I am excited by everything they have accomplished already for Telemundo and believe that for our audiences, our partners and our employees – the best is yet to come.”
This news comes during a time of tremendous momentum for Telemundo, fueled by culturally relevant, top quality content, innovative multiplatform strategies and cutting-edge partnerships. Telemundo’s strength is fueled by its prime time programming wins, record-breaking ratings during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia ™ and weekend news growth combined with record ratings for local news across key markets.
This team of executives have leveraged their deep media industry expertise and intimate understanding of the Hispanic community to help Telemundo reach new heights and build on its success as the number one Spanish language network in primetime.
Senior Leadership Appointments
- Beau Ferrari: EVP of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Ferrari oversees the operations, financial performance and corporate strategy for the company. He will closely partner with all content divisions and NBCUniversal teams across the portfolio.
- Mónica Gil: EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Gil will become CMO and will serve as the key executive driving the company’s reputation, brand and corporate marketing. She will also oversee communications, corporate affairs and the human resources functions.
- Peter Blacker: EVP, Revenue Strategy & Innovation, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. In this newly created role, Blacker will work across linear and digital platforms to amplify the company’s monetization efforts throughout all revenue streams. He will closely collaborate with NBCUniversal teams and will also oversee the company’s Digital & Emerging Business Group.
- Ronald Day: EVP, Entertainment, Telemundo Networks. Day will be responsible for programming, talent and promotions of primetime, daytime and specials for Telemundo and Universo Networks.
This leadership team will report to Conde and will be based at the new state-of-the-art Telemundo Center in Miami, which opened in March 2018 and sets the new standard for Hispanic media. It’s a one-of-a-kind, next-generation multimedia production and broadcast facility that brings news, sports, entertainment and digital platforms all under one roof, reflecting the organization’s role as the epicenter of Hispanic activity in the U.S.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality, Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 28 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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Primo TV Premieres Anime Hit Series Captain Tsubasa (2018)
MIAMI, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Primo TV (Vme Media Inc.) announces the upcoming premiere of the hit anime series: Captain Tsubasa. The English-dubbed series made its U.S. premiere on August 4th, 10PM EST / 7PM PST. New episodes will premiere every Saturday and Sunday thereafter.
“We are very happy to have secured the rights of Captain Tsubasa to air on Primo next month. Capitalizing on the recent success of the World Cup, the remake of the very popular manga series that premiered in the 80’s, will definitively captivate new audiences of soccer fanatics in the US,” said Doris Vogelmann, VP Programming and Operations for Vme Media.
The new anime recounts the events of the original manga of the same name by Yoichi Takahashi, which ran in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1981 to 1988. The manga triggered a huge soccer boom in Japan and inspired three previous television anime series, four anime films, mobile and console video games, and even a stage play. Centered on a young soccer prodigy named Tsubasa Ozora, the new series is from David Production (JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE), with Toshiyuki Kato (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Diamond is Unbreakable, Level E) directing. Each episode is characterized by dynamic and stylish soccer moves, while the characters are fleshed out through Tsubasa’s friendships and rivalries as he trains and competes.
Says Kensuke Mase, Director of Animation Licensing, VIZ Media, “We’re excited to partner with Primo TV on the U.S. premiere of CAPTAIN TSUBASA. This fun and action-packed show is a perfect addition to the Primo lineup, and will have fans & soccer lovers at the edge of their seats each week!”
The deal was secured by Beverly Hills-based Televix Entertainment.
Captain Tsubasa kicked off on August 4th on Primo TV.
ABOUT PRIMO TV
Primo TV is the first English language network targeting U.S. bicultural Hispanic Gen Z viewers (6-16) and their families with inspirational and educational programming. Owned and operated by Vme Media, Inc., Primo TV offers culturally relevant programming in English, appealing to parents as a way to keep their kids culturally engages with their Latino roots. Primo TV is currently available nationally on Comcast Xfinity. For more information please visit www.primotv.com or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/primotelevision/ or www.twitter.com/primotelevision
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan’s largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.
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Minnesota Family Named Top March for Babies Team Fundraiser
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — March of Dimes announced today that the Brown family from Blaine, Minnesota, is the number one national March for Babies fundraising family team for 2018. Andy and Jenny Brown collectively led their team to raise more than $91,000 for the March for Babies Minneapolis event that took place in late April. Additionally, they were recently appointed as new members to the Greater Minnesota Board where they will work with the leadership team to raise awareness and funds to help fight for the health of all moms and babies.
“The Brown family has played an integral role in helping to raise funds that support the awareness of the health threats moms and babies are facing here in Minnesota and nationwide,” said Angela Deegan, March of Dimes Executive Director for the Greater Minnesota market. “We are proud they are the top fundraisers in the country and are extremely excited they are now on our Board so they can help drive efforts to further the March of Dimes mission locally and beyond.”
March for Babies takes place during the spring in nearly 400 communities nationwide. The Browns began working with the organization because their personal connection to prematurity and March of Dimes. Their first son, Colton, was born at 24 weeks and lived only 10 days and their second son, Ryland, was born at 28 weeks and is now a thriving 11- year-old. In the seven years of partnering with March of Dimes, the Brown family has collectively raised more than $210,000 for March for Babies and have even formed their own chef gala that has proven to be extremely successful.
“My wife Jenny and I are honored to be recognized as the top family fundraising team in the country because we know first-hand how March of Dimes can help support the health needs of moms and babies,” said Andy Brown. “As avid supporters of the organization, we are truly humbled our efforts will help to build healthier families and look forward to furthering our family’s commitment by serving on the Greater Minnesota Board.”
Funds raised The Browns and other organizations and families support key activities that support the mission of the March of Dimes, including:
- Advocacy for policies that prioritize the health of moms and babies, such as the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2018, introduced in the Senate on June 7.
- Educating medical professionals to make sure that moms and babies get the best possible care.
- Supporting families through March of Dimes NICU Family Support,® which is offered in more than 100 hospitals across the United States, providing support, information and critical health care messages.
- Funding scientific research focused on understanding preterm labor and birth at our network of six Prematurity Research Centers in the United States and Europe. On June 8, we announced a breakthrough discovery to accurately identify pregnant women who would deliver prematurely through a blood test.
The Browns own Build and Balance Chiropractic clinic in Blaine, Minnesota. In addition to supporting March of Dimes, the Browns established the Brown Boys Benefit that supports special requests for families with financial struggles related to prematurity.
About March of Dimes
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 baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we empower every mom and every family. 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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2019 Mazda CX-9 Introduces New Features and Refinements
IRVINE, California, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With each successive model year, the second-generation Mazda CX-9 midsize crossover SUV has benefited from refinements, technology updates and performance improvements. The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is no different, with a host of improvements led by the addition of factory-equipped Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ infotainment technologies as standard equipment in Mazda CX-9 Touring trim level and above.
Mazda’s engineers could have left well enough alone for their award-winning family vehicle but instead continue to make meaningful improvements to benefit drivers and passengers in all three rows. Among the updates are a refined, retuned suspension that offers a smoother, quieter and more natural ride and greater sound suppression by way of a thicker headliner and thicker floor mats, which aid in ease of conversation and enjoyment.
The entry 2019 Mazda CX-9 Sport continues to offer strong value, with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, 7-inch MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment screen with revised Commander control knob, cloth seats, LED headlights and tail lights, one-touch front and rear power windows, rear privacy glass, three-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, keyless entry and push-button start, Smart City Brake Support automatic emergency braking, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
Available for CX-9 Sport is the Sport Package that includes a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, heated door mirrors, automatic headlights, High Beam Control, Lane-Keep Assist, Lane-Departure Warning, full-speed Mazda Radar Cruise Control, rain-sensing wipers and Smart Brake Support automatic emergency braking.
Upgrading from Mazda CX-9 Sport to the CX-9 Touring model adds standard automatic headlights, heated front side mirrors, power liftgate with adjustable height, rain-sensing windshield wipers, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, a power driver’s seat, 8-inch MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment screen, two second-row USB ports (each 2.1 amps), HomeLink, High Beam Control, Lane-Keep Assist, Lane-Departure Warning, full-speed Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Smart Brake Support and Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection.
New-for-2019 Mazda CX-9 Touring features include factory-installed Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ infotainment technologies and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Optionally available, CX-9 Touring’s Premium Package equips the three-row crossover SUV with a power moonroof, BOSE® Premium 12-speaker audio system, SiriusXM with a three-month trial subscription, LED fog lamps, Mazda Navigation, front parking sensors and a second-row retractable sunshades. New for 2019, SiriusXM also comes with SiriusXM Travel Link® Services, which enables live traffic updates, weather, sports scores, fuel prices and nearby parking information.
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring builds upon those features and adds a new 7-inch TFT reconfigurable gauge cluster display first seen in the 2018 Mazda6 midsize sedan, ventilated front seats, new power-folding door mirrors and a new 360° View Monitor.
These new features supplement Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring’s standard Adaptive Front-lighting System, chrome exterior accents, roof rails, windshield wipers de-icer, 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels, Active Driving Display with Traffic Sign Recognition, heated steering wheel, LED door-pocket and overhead illumination and front and rear parking sensors.
Mazda CX-9 Signature represents the flagship of the range with new rear exterior badging, LED grille accent lighting, Auburn Nappa leather seating surfaces, a hand-stitched, leather-wrapped “chidori” steering wheel, new Santos rosewood interior trim and supplemental interior lighting around the transmission shifter.
All Mazda CX-9 models come equipped with an innovative, award-winning SKYACTIV-G 2.5T turbocharged engine that delivers up to 250 horsepower on 93-octane gas (227 horsepower with 87-octane gasoline) and a robust 310 lb-ft of torque independent of fuel octane. All CX-9 models route power through a six-speed SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission. Mazda’s predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel drive is standard in CX-9 Signature and available with all other trim levels. Mazda’s i-ACTIV all-wheel drive uses 27 sensors throughout the vehicle to paint a picture of road conditions and is designed to route power from the front to rear wheels and vice versa so the driver and passengers do not feel wheelslip. It can adjust more than 200 times per second.
The 2019 Mazda CX-9 will begin to arrive in select dealerships in the U.S. this month and will be in dealerships nationwide in September.
MSRP2 for all models is as follows:
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Front-Wheel Drive |
i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive |
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Mazda CX-9 Sport |
$32,280 |
$34,080 |
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• Sport Package |
$1,290 |
$1,290 |
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Mazda CX-9 Touring |
$35,330 |
$37,130 |
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• Touring Premium Package |
$2,390 |
$2,390 |
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Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring |
$40,840 |
$42,640 |
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Mazda CX-9 Signature |
$45,365 |
Premium Paint Colors:
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Soul Red Crystal |
$595 |
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Machine Gray Metallic |
$300 |
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Snowflake White Pearl Mica |
$200 |
Select Accessories:
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$1,995 |
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$550 |
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Retractable Cargo Cover |
$325 |
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3,500 lbs. Trailer Hitch |
$450 |
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
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1 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price does not include $995 destination and handling charge ($1,040 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
2 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price does not include $995 destination and handling charge ($1,040 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
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L.A. Says NO to 4 a.m. Last Call
SAN RAFAEL, California, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA), Alcohol Justice, and Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz are partnering to host a press event to oppose SB 905 (Wiener). They will report 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. If passed and signed into law by Governor Brown, SB 905 would launch a dangerous seven-city, five-year experiment that could expose over 76% of California’s population to increased alcohol-related harm. The bill faces a final Assembly Appropriations Committee vote August 8, 2018.
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Kurtwood Smith, Actor, Activist, Los Angeles Resident (emcee) |
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Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilmember (CD 5). Los Angeles Resident |
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Scott Suckow, Executive Director American Liver Foundation Pacific Coast Division |
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Lynne Brown, Program Manager/Law Enforcement Liaison, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) |
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Sarah Blanch, Director of the Westside Impact Coalition, Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Drug and Alcohol Policy Alliance (LADAPA). |
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Dina Cruz, United Coalition Prevention Project East, Social Model Recovery Systems |
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Keith Nakamura, Co-Chair Mid-City West Neighborhood Council, Planning and Land Use Committee, Los Angeles Resident |
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Brenda Villanueva, Prevention Coordinator, Pueblo y Salud, Member of CAPA |
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Having failed to pass his 4 a.m. bar bill (SB 384) last year, State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) authored SB 905, a dangerous seven-city, five-year experiment to extend last call hours until 4 a.m. |
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This bill, like three others that have stalled out in previous sessions, will spread alcohol overconsumption, loss of life, injury, and nuisance across the state. |
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According to California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), fatal DUI is a chronic, worsening problem for California. |
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The U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force found that every 2-hour increase in last-call times results in greater vehicle crash injuries and E.R. admissions. (Hahn et al., 2010) |
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There is no such thing as “local control” in alcohol policy. The harm from one city’s decision to change last-call times splashes over every surrounding community. |
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California already suffers over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths and $34 billion in costs annually. |
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For More Information go to: https://alcoholpolicyalliance.org/ or https://alcoholjustice.org/
SB 905: REGISTERED OPPOSITION as of 6/25
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 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
Take Action here: https://alcoholjustice.org/stop-4am to tell the Assembly Appropriations Committee to STOP SB 905.
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Michael Scippa 415 548-0492 |
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Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336 |
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Puerto Rico’s Nonprofit Health Centers, Community Organizations Receive $12.3 Million Philanthropic Boost
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Direct Relief today announced a series of new financial commitments totaling $12.3 million to help Puerto Rico healthcare organizations address ongoing health needs following Hurricane Maria and to bolster their ability to weather future storms.
The announcement was made at a Direct Relief-convened meeting of Puerto Rico health and community leaders about strategies to restore and strengthen Puerto Rico’s healthcare system.
The meeting was kicked off by Puerto Rico’s Secretary of Health, Dr. Rafael Rodriguez Mercado, and included more than 100 leaders of Puerto Rico’s nonprofit community health centers and hospitals as well as other community leaders who advised on how philanthropy can best restore and strengthen health services throughout the territory:
- Dr. Satchit Balsari, Harvard Professor and co-author of the widely reported study, “Mortality in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria”
- Jay Fonseca, journalist, political analyst, and founder and board member of Por Los Nuestros
- Dr. Antonia Novello, former U.S. Surgeon General
- Dr. Byron Scott, Medical Director, IBM Watson Health and Direct Relief board member
- Malvise Scott, Senior Vice President, National Association of Community Health Centers
- Thomas Tighe, president and CEO, Direct Relief
- Yulun Wang, founder of telehealth company InTouch Health
The $12.3 million in Direct Relief’s new financial commitments will support solar power and battery storage installations, mobile health units, medical equipment, emergency communications technology, and emergency preparedness and response training.
Direct Relief today also reported its activities to date for its Puerto Rican response. Since Hurricane Maria made landfall, Direct Relief has supported 67 local community health centers and clinics, hospitals, and other health providers with 403 emergency shipments of requested medication and supplies. The shipments contained more than 358 tons (761,067 lbs) of medical essentials totaling more than $67.8 million (wholesale) and 9.1 million defined daily doses. In addition to providing medical material assistance to community-based groups in Puerto Rico, Direct Relief has made financial grants to invest in a range of initiatives to bolster health services and local infrastructure.
Funding has been provided to projects including an island-wide vaccination campaign, the installation of 791 kilowatts of solar energy and nearly 2 megawatts of battery backup at 14 health centers and non-PRASA communities, a telemedicine initiative to extend health services to rural areas, and equipping Puerto Rico’s medical reserve corps, among others.
About Direct Relief
Established in 1948 with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, Direct Relief delivers lifesaving medical resources throughout the world—without regard to politics, religion, ethnic identities, or ability to pay. With operations spanning more than 80 countries and all 50 states in the U.S., Direct Relief is the only charitable nonprofit to obtain Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributor (VAWD) accreditation by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Among other distinctions, Direct Relief earns a perfect score of 100 from independent evaluator Charity Navigator, was listed among the world’s most innovative nonprofits by Fast Company, and has received the CECP Directors’ Award, the Drucker Prize for Nonprofit Innovation, and the President’s Award from Esri for excellence in GIS mapping. For more information, please visit https://www.DirectRelief.org.
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Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Southern California Drywall Contractor Nearly $2 Million for Overtime and Rest Period Wage Theft
LONG BEACH, California, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office has issued wage theft citations of $1.9 million to Fullerton Pacific Interiors Inc. for failing to properly compensate 472 workers on 26 construction projects throughout Southern California. An investigation determined that none of the workers were provided rest periods as required by law, 289 workers were not paid for overtime and 28 workers were paid less than minimum wage.
The Fullerton-based contractor provided drywall work at hotel, recreation center and casino projects in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties from August 2014 to June 2016. Workers performing taping and drywall installation were paid a daily rate that did not properly compensate them for overtime hours. Workers were allowed a 30-minute meal period but did not receive rest breaks.
“In construction, unscrupulous contractors attempt to obscure their wage theft by paying workers a flat rate rather than for all hours worked,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “But a daily or other flat rate system does not take the place of minimum wage and overtime obligations.”
The $1,964,679 citation penalty amount includes $1,892,279 payable to the workers and $72,400 in civil penalties. Of the total due to workers, $798,664 is for rest period violations, $386,685 for unpaid overtime and $692,500 for wage statement violations. The 28 workers shorted on minimum wage pay are owed a total of $14,431 for unpaid wages, liquidated damages and waiting time penalties. Fullerton Pacific Interiors, Inc. did not provide accurate itemized wage statements as required by law.
The Labor Commissioner’s Office launched an investigation of Fullerton Pacific Interiors after workers complained about pay violations to Carpenters Contractors Cooperation Committee, a non-profit labor-management organization.
Enforcement investigations typically include a payroll audit of the previous three years to determine minimum wage, overtime and other labor law violations, and calculate payments owed and penalties due. Civil penalties collected are transferred to the State’s General Fund as required by law.
When workers are paid less than minimum wage, they are entitled to liquidated damages that equal the amount of underpaid wages plus interest. Waiting time penalties are imposed when the employer intentionally fails to pay all wages due to the employee at the time of separation. This penalty is calculated by taking the employee’s daily rate of pay and multiplying it by the number of days the employee was not paid, up to a maximum of 30 days.
Most workers in California must receive a paid 10-minute rest period for every four hours worked. If workers do not receive rest breaks as required by Industrial Welfare Commission orders for their occupation, the employer must pay one hour of pay at the worker’s regular pay rate for each workday that the break is not provided, and civil penalties of $50 per worker per pay period for the initial violation, which increases to $100 each for subsequent violations.
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.
In 2014, Labor Commissioner Su launched the Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign. The campaign defines wage theft and informs workers of their rights and the resources available to them to recover unpaid wages or report other labor law violations.
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 Frank Polizzi at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on 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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