Disneyland Diamond Days Sweepstakes Will Give Away Diamonds, Stays in the Disneyland Dream Suite and Daily Prizes During Dazzling Diamond Celebration

April 14, 2015

Disneyland Diamond Days Sweepstakes Will Give Away Diamonds, Stays in the Disneyland Dream Suite and Daily Prizes During Dazzling Diamond Celebration

Lucky Sweepstakes Winners May Enjoy Private, Only-at-Disneyland-Resort Experiences, Beginning May 22

ANAHEIM, Calif., April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Imagine winning a Disney Diamond or a Cinderella glass slipper, or enjoying a private excursion and dinner in Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. Those are a few of the exciting prizes that will be awarded to some lucky guests during the Disneyland Diamond Days sweepstakes, part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration that begins May 22, 2015.

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Celebrating the 60th anniversary, Disneyland Diamond Days is an exciting sweepstakes in which daily prizes are awarded to some Disneyland Resort visitors as part of the Diamond Celebration. Each daily prize package for that day includes an individualized tour of the parks with preferred access to select attractions, dining and VIP viewing at some of the dazzling, new nighttime spectaculars. Daily prize winners must be present on the Disneyland Resort premises at the time of entry and at the time of prize redemption in order to be able to enjoy these special experiences, and theme park admission is not necessary to enter or win the sweepstakes.*

In addition to the daily prizes, Disneyland Diamond Days will offer guests a weekly opportunity to win exceptional Disneyland Resort prizes and experiences. Appropriately enough, the most exciting prizes are authentic diamonds, custom-engraved for Disney! One- and two-carat Disney Diamonds will be awarded throughout the celebration, and some will commemorate dates with particular significance to the Disneyland Resort. One-carat Disney Diamonds will even be paired with a stay in the Disneyland Dream Suite.

The Disneyland Dream Suite is a magical, private apartment located above the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in New Orleans Square inside Disneyland. It was created using unrealized designs originally intended for a private apartment for Walt Disney himself. The Dream Suite is filled with magical decor, elegant furnishings and special details that surprise and delight its guests. An overnight stay, including a view of Disneyland after park guests have departed, is a money-can’t-buy experience that will be enjoyed only by a few lucky prize winners.

Weekly prizes include: a clear, crystal Cinderella slipper, adorned with a diamond-and-topaz pendant; plus highly unique experiences that only Disneyland can offer, such as a private party in Fantasyland, a romantic cruise aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat, or a tailgate party in Cars Land. The available prize will vary each week.

Beginning with a fun-filled 24-hour party – 6 a.m. Friday, May 22, to 6 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, local time** – the Diamond Celebration will honor the fun, warmth and forever-young magic of the Disneyland Resort, highlighted by three electrifying new nighttime shows that will take guests into the worlds of Disney stories like never before.

The shows include the moving new presentation “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney!” in Disney California Adventure, celebrating Walt Disney’s dream of an adventure-filled park where adults and children can have fun together. “World of Color – Celebrate!” features animation, lights, lasers and music, along with award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse appearing in film sequences on the magical “World of Color” water canvas. In Disneyland, the new after-dark parade “Paint the Night” is a neon river of light coming down Main Street, U.S.A., with Disney characters and dazzling scenes portrayed in more than 1.5 million individually controlled lights. The new “Disneyland Forever” fireworks reinvent the classic Disneyland pyrotechnic show, using projections on the buildings of Main Street, U.S.A., the facade of “it’s a small world,” the “Fantasmic!” mist screens and the Matterhorn mountain to transform the after-dark experience in the park.

Also special for the Diamond Celebration, musical groups are incorporating dazzling moments in their shows, from Diamond Sing-Alongs with the Dapper Dans to Diamond Dance-Alongs with the Straw Hatters in Disneyland, and with Goofy and Five & Dime in Disney California Adventure. As never before, guests will be invited to become part of this Disneyland Resort musical magic, joining the Disneyland Band in a daily Diamond March-Along up Main Street, U.S.A., or dreaming along with Mickey Mouse as he shares an upbeat, new song with the Red Car News Boys, envisioning his future in the Happiest Place on Earth.

Full official rules will be available at Disneyland.com/DiamondDays on May 22, 2015.

* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S., D.C., Mexico and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are age of majority as of date of entry. Specific prizes to be awarded in the weekly sweepstakes will be announced online at Disneyland.com/DiamondDays the preceding week. Sponsor: Disney Memories, 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91521, U.S.A.

** Hours of operation: 6 a.m. on 5/22/15 to 6 a.m. on 5/23/15, local time, subject to capacity restrictions. Only select attractions, entertainment and services will be available. Valid theme park admission required. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and the reimagined Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, recently renovated, 975-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” fun. For information on attractions and vacations at Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.

Honda and NBCUniversal Launch “Saturday Night Line” Original Digital Video Series

April 14, 2015

SNLine Logo — Honda and NBCUniversal have partnered to bring laughs and impromptu entertainment to the dedicated fans of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' that wait in the standby line in front of 30 Rock for days ahead of the show with 'Saturday Night Line.'

Honda and NBCUniversal Launch “Saturday Night Line” Original Digital Video Series

Videos to be Hosted Online at NBC.com, Hulu.com

and Video-on-Demand Platforms

NEW YORK, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda and NBCUniversal have partnered to bring laughs and impromptu entertainment to the dedicated fans of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” that wait in the standby line in front of 30 Rock for days ahead of the show with “Saturday Night Line.” Hosted by Michael Antonucci, former Upright Citizens Brigade member, the original digital “Saturday Night Line” episodes will feature the redesigned 2015 Honda CR-V and all-new 2016 Honda HR-V crossover in sketches and interviews for the digital series.

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To view the latest “Saturday Night Line” episodes, visit: NBC.com/SNLine.

Honda will provide the rolling venues for “Saturday Night Line,” where the Honda CR-V and HR-V crossover may even get pulled into the comedy. Both vehicles offer spacious, functional, high-tech interiors with plenty of space and versatility for multiple passengers, creating the perfect sets for the “Saturday Night Line” shenanigans.

This multiplatform partnership comes as part of Honda’s continued investment in engaging young and young-at-heart car shoppers, and NBCUniversal’s compelling programming. The well-placed presence in digital media make for the perfect platform to garner brand exposure for Honda’s thoughtful, sophisticated light truck lineup.

“Saturday Night Line” will be featured on NBC.com at 8PM ET on Saturdays as a prequel to each live episode of SNL. The episodes also will be made available through a variety of digital platforms including Hulu and video-on-demand platforms.

In collaboration with Broadway Video’s Above Average, NBCUniversal’s Content Innovation Agency (CIA) develops and produces the episodes that celebrate fans of the cultural phenomena that is SNL. The CIA works closely with advertising partners to create custom content for a variety of initiatives in addition to these premium original video series.

“Saturday Night Line” is part of NBCUniversal’s companywide original digital video programming initiative designed to connect brands with consumers in the most engaging and immersive ways.

“Saturday Night Live” is produced in association with Broadway Video. The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels. For more information on “Saturday Night Live” visit NBC.com. Please follow us on Twitter at @NBCSNL.

About Honda

Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Crosstour, Civic, Fit, CR-Z and Insight, along with the Pilot and CR-V sport/utility vehicles and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has the longest-lasting cars¹ of any mainstream automotive brand in America, and more models achieving an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating than any other automotive nameplate.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2013, more than 94 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

About NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. To learn more about NBCUniversal, visit: www.NBCUniversal.com.

¹ Longevity based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. vehicles in operation registration statistics 1988–2012 for Honda and non-luxury competing brands.

EPA Names The Home Depot 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence

April 14, 2015

EPA Names The Home Depot 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence

— The Home Depot earns award for helping to protect the environment with energy-efficient products —

ATLANTA, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named The Home Depot^® a 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence for its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through promotion of energy-efficient products. The Home Depot’s accomplishments will be recognized in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2015.

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The Home Depot, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2001, will be honored for its leadership and long-term commitment to energy efficiency through promotion of ENERGY STAR-rated products, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency.

The Home Depot is receiving the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence award for helping to increase awareness and demand for ENERGY STAR-rated products – from increasing its energy-efficient product assortment to marketing and promotions. In 2014, The Home Depot added 840 additional ENERGY STAR products and increased ENERGY STAR sales by over 10 million units through an effective three-phase strategy. As the world’s largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot was a leading participant in the ENERGY STAR LED Bulb Challenge. Not only did the company sell millions of low cost, certified LED bulbs in 2014, they also worked to educate consumers on the value of ENERGY STAR lighting by displaying and distributing ENERGY STAR materials in all stores.

“Energy-efficient and eco-friendly products are increasingly important to our customers – especially as many of them look for opportunities to minimize their impact on the environment while reducing their utility bills,” said Ron Jarvis, vice president of Environmental at The Home Depot. “ENERGY STAR has been an excellent partner of ours for more than a decade as we continue expanding our energy-efficient product offering.”

Since its inception in 1992 ENERGY STAR products have helped Americans save $300 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 2 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

“Through their sustained participation with ENERGY STAR, The Home Depot is helping Americans save money, save energy, and do their part to reduce our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “I applaud The Home Depot for earning EPA’s highest ENERGY STAR award, the 2015 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award, demonstrating a strong commitment to energy efficiency and to preserving a healthy planet for future generations.”

The 2015 Partner of the Year Awards are given to a variety of organizations to recognize their contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through superior energy efficiency. Award winners are selected from the 16,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,269 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2014, The Home Depot had sales of $83.2 billion and earnings of $6.3 billion. The Company employs more than 300,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money, and help protect the environment for future generations. 16,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, and buildings. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).

Deepak Chopra and Ismael Cala introduce “Perfect Health,” the new meditation challenge

April 14, 2015

Deepak Chopra and Ismael Cala introduce “Perfect Health,” the new meditation challenge

MIAMI, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting May 11, the new 21-Day Meditation Challenge from the Chopra Center with Deepak Chopra and Ismael Cala will make meditation easy to learn, fun and inspiring for people with busy schedules and busy minds. “Perfect Health” is a free, interactive online experience with:

Daily audio meditations guided by Deepak Chopra and Ismael Cala
Practical advice and wisdom to create lasting well-being through meditation

In its English version, more than three million people all over the world have experienced a transformation in their lifestyle!

Last year, Chopra got together with Cala to present the first challenge, Creating Abundance, in which more than 350,000 people took part.

Registration is now open at: www.IsmaelCala.com/meditacion

“It fills me with enthusiasm to team up with Cala for our new 21-Day Meditation Challenge in Spanish, a free, online experience that makes it easy for anyone to learn to meditate and enjoy its many benefits. Each day, participants will be guided in practices to expand their health and vitality, restore the body’s natural balance and release and manage stress,” said Deepak.

“I am grateful to Deepak for his ongoing work with our Hispanic audience. If you sign up now, you can enjoy the benefits of the teachings Deepak is offering. I find it uplifting to see how we can take control of our own health and well-being, and achieve a state of genuine connection between the mind, body and spirit,” said Cala.

ABOUT DEEPAK CHOPRA

Deepak Chopra is the creator of the Chopra Foundation and the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. He is the author of more than 85 books in more than 43 languages, and a specialist in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. The Chopra Center for Wellbeing is a pioneering institute in the field of body-mind medicine and personal transformation.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Ismael Cala, host of the CALA show on CNN en Espanol, has more than 25 years of media experience in Cuba, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. His books, “El poder de escuchar [‘The power of listening’],” and “Un buen hijo de P [‘A real S.O.B.’]” have become best sellers in Latin America and the U.S.

TripCase Earns top Mobile Travel App awards

April 14, 2015

TripCase Earns top Mobile Travel App awards

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — TripCase, Sabre’s leading travel app, was recognized as the best mobile solution for travelers who want to stay connected while on the road. The popular travel itinerary app earned high praise during the EyeForTravel Mobile Innovation Conference in San Francisco and the Italian Mission Awards in Milan, Italy for its ability to make the travel experience easier and less stressful.

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EyeForTravel named TripCase the Best Mobile Travel App during its 2015 Mobile Innovation Travel Awards ceremony. TripCase earned high marks from EyeforTravel for the extensive capabilities the app offers travelers via a smartphone or smartwatch, noting that travelers want and expect content and services that are relevant to them and where they are in their trip. TripCase makes everything accessible at the traveler’s fingertips in a beautifully crafted user design. This marks the second time that TripCase has won an EyeForTravel Mobile Innovation Award.

In addition, TripCase was named a winner at closing ceremonies at the Italian Mission Awards. TripCase Corporate, designed to improve travel programs for corporations while simplifying business travel for employees, was named Best Mobile Solution for Business Travelers for “its complete mobile itinerary management package with seamless capabilities combining detailed information that makes business travel easier for travellers and for travel managers.” Organized by Newsteca, the Italian Mission Awards is the most authoritative reference point in Italy for companies who want to optimize the management of business travel.

“Winning these awards and being recognized by two great organizations is an honor for TripCase and our entire crew,” said Julia De Jesús, vice president of Sabre in The Caribbean and northern Latin America. “By providing more relevant information, a world-class user experience and intelligent tools for corporations, we strive to make every trip that we touch better. This is our team’s passion and it means so much to be recognized for helping make every trip a memorable experience.”

TripCase is one of the fastest growing travel apps worldwide, with more than 30 million trips managed in 2014.

MEDIA CONTACT
Daniel Duarte
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What Weather Peril Causes Billions in Property Damage Annually? Hail!

April 14, 2015

What Weather Peril Causes Billions in Property Damage Annually? Hail!

State Farm® Lists Top States for Hail Losses

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following a long winter, most people are excited to get outside and enjoy the warm temperatures that accompany the spring season. In an ironic twist, the warm temperature brings an increased risk of ice balls falling from the sky in the form of hail. Damage to homes and cars as a result of hail cost State Farm policyholders more than $2.4 billion in 2014. Hail is one of the most frequent causes of property damage. While hail storms most frequently impact the Great Plains and Midwest, every state in the nation is susceptible.

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The Top 10 States for State Farm Hail Claims (Home and Auto) in 2014
1.	Texas	51,193 claims
2.	Illinois	43,821 claims
3.	Colorado	42,365 claims
4.	Missouri	23,019 claims
5.	Nebraska	21,326 claims
6.	South Carolina	20,170 claims
7.	Pennsylvania	19,088 claims
8.	Iowa	12,869 claims
9.	South Dakota	12,367 claims
10.	Kansas	11,562 claims

While nothing can stop hail from falling, there are ways to reduce the amount of property damage. When building or remodeling your home, consider impact resistant roofing products to reduce hail damage to the roof. Your home’s roof is like a helmet. Just like a helmet protects a person’s head, the roof is your home’s first line of defense against hail damage. Shingles that are designed to withstand the bombardment of hail reduces the risk of hail damage and prolongs the life of your roof. State Farm currently offers insurance premium discounts to homeowners in many states with qualifying impact-resistant roofing products.

Protecting Your Home, Car and Family from Hail Damage

Personal safety is a number one priority and if you are indoors when a hailstorm hits, stay there. Hail can shatter windows so close blinds or window shades in an attempt to reduce the amount of glass that might blow inside. Stay away from skylights and doors.
Good tree pruning can prevent many problems associated with a hail storm. Prompt removal of diseased, damaged, or dead plant parts helps reduce the possibility of future storm damage.
Plan ahead. If a storm is forecast, park your car in a garage or carport. If you don’t have a covered parking spot, consider a specially designed car cover to minimize vehicle damage.
In a severe storm, avoid parking under trees as branches could fall on your vehicle.
If you have to leave your car outside, cover it with a thick blanket to minimize hail’s impact.

After the Storm – Recovery

The period following a natural disaster can be disorienting and dangerous. Below are a few tips that may help relieve some of the uncertainty and help you stay safe, secure your property, and begin the claims process in the aftermath of a major event.

After a hail storm, visually inspect your home for structural damage, take pictures and if possible, move your personal belongings to prevent further damage.
After an insurance adjuster has surveyed the hail damage to your property, select a reputable roofing company or auto body shop to make repairs.
Be wary of out-of-town roofers who move into an area and set up shop following a storm. While most of these firms are reputable, some have collected money from homeowners and moved on to the next storm site without paying suppliers or leaving work unfinished. It’s a good idea to select a company with established credibility and local references.
Get everything in writing. Cost, work to be completed, time schedule, guarantees, payment schedule and other expectations should be detailed.
State Farm customers who have damage can start the claim process by contacting your agent. If you can’t reach your agent, you can report a claim by calling 800-STATEFARM (800-782-8332) or 800-SFCLAIM (800-732-5246) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or online at www.statefarm.com/claims.

About State Farm
State Farm and its affiliates is the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve over 82 million policies and accounts – nearly 80 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit www.statefarm.com.

State Farm paid $2.4B for hail claims in 2014; ranks top states for claims

Latin Business Today Evolves to Better Serve the Changing Needs of U.S. Latino Business Owners and Professionals

April 14, 2015

Latin Business Today Evolves to Better Serve the Changing Needs of U.S. Latino Business Owners and Professionals

Sporting a New Redesign, Latin Business Today Offers “Pedigree” Mentorship with a Steady Diet of Thought Leadership and Solutions for Enterprising Hispanics

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y., April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latin Business Today, LLC, announces the launch of its revamped online business publication, Latin Business Today (LBT). Officially launched in 2012, the niche business magazine caters to the unique informational and mentorship needs of the U.S. Latino business community.

The publication has been retooled to provide an optimal user experience for the nation’s 3+ million Latino business owners. Four new channels coupled with an enhanced search capability have been implemented to better serve and engage readers. Latin Business Today’s blend of practical business insights and solutions will be easier to find. The publication’s high caliber coaches, who contribute their time and expertise via thought leadership posts and community mentoring, has also been expanded.

“Launching this business, together with Miriam Vializ Briggs, has been an incredible and sentimental journey,” says Barry Mittelman, publisher, Latin Business Today. “Our emphasis on mentoring and empowerment was inspired by the life’s work of my late father in law, Dr. Les “Coach” Fernandez. Coach was the founder and executive director of EduCage, a ground-breaking alternative educational program for at-risk youth established in Westchester County, New York, in the 1960s. Latin Business Today is dedicated to his memory and the lives he changed.”

To gain an understanding of the challenges confronting today’s Latino entrepreneurs and professionals, Mittelman drew wisdom, expertise and direction from global sources, including an elite board of advisors and contributors.

“Our redesign was created to better serve Latinos in various stages of the business lifecycle and their work- life balance,” said Tina Trevino, Director of Community Relations, Latin Business Today. “In keeping with Coach’s legacy, with the guidance of the Fernandez family, our mission remains steadfast to Inform, Inspire, Mentor and Empower 21^st century Latino business owners and professionals,” added Trevino.

Latin Business Today hosts an array of content that spans all major industries, relevant subject areas, as well as featuring best practices and case studies from Hispanic innovators and achievers.

Additional Latin Business Today Highlights:

Mentor/contributors include former Fortune 500 executives, professional services, research organizations and academia. They span core business disciplines and thought leadership.
LBT’s Advisory Board is comprised of a national “who’s who” of leaders in their respective field
LBT is active in Latino organizations and community-based initiatives, including the Latin Scholarship Fund, which provides tuition assistance to deserving Latino college students.

For more information, please visit the website at LatinBusinessToday.com and connect with us on Facebook.com/LatinBusinessToday and Twitter @LatinBizToday.

Statement by Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) / Conela Regarding Senator Marco Rubio’s 2016 Presidential Campaign Announcement

April 13, 2015

Statement by Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) / Conela Regarding Senator Marco Rubio’s 2016 Presidential Campaign Announcement

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Senator Marco Rubio’s candidacy should be celebrated as a testimony of God-fearing, hard-working, family-loving, freedom-advancing Americans of Hispanic descent.

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“With two Americans of Latino heritage campaigning to occupy Pennsylvania Avenue, our nation continues to demonstrate that we stand defined not by the color of skin or ethnicity but by our commitment to life, our conviction to protect liberty, and our unbridled courage to pursue happiness; so help us God.”

NHCLC/CONELA is the largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

(Español) 10,7 millones de hogares reciben un promedio de $27 de crédito en la factura de electricidad de abril/mayo del programa estatal para combatir el cambio climático

April 13, 2015

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DIR Releases Status Report on Process Safety Management Regulatory Oversight of California’s Petroleum Refineries

April 13, 2015

DIR Releases Status Report on Process Safety Management Regulatory Oversight of California’s Petroleum Refineries

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), has submitted a legislatively-mandated status report on DIR and Cal/OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Regulatory Oversight. The report is required pursuant to the Budget Act of 2014 (Provisions 1 and 2 of item 7350-001-3121, Chapter 25, Statutes of 2014).

“This report gives a description of appropriate funding allotted to our PSM Unit, which has allowed us to design and implement a new approach for regulating the petroleum refining industry,” said Christine Baker, DIR Director.

A new assessment on the state’s oil refineries, implemented by DIR in 2013, requires refineries to provide funding support to DIR for Cal/OSHA’s PSM refinery program. The funds, which are independent of the state’s General Fund, have allowed DIR to expand the PSM staff from 10 positions in 2012 to 26 positions and supported eleven weeks of advanced technical training for the refinery inspectors.

“Our new approach deploys a larger team of skilled professionals who conduct in-depth refinery inspections with the ultimate goal of preventing workplace accidents, explosions and other unplanned events that could affect workers and the surrounding community,” said PSM Statewide Manager and Policy Advisor Clyde Trombettas.

Cal/OSHA’s PSM Unit is responsible for inspecting refineries and chemical plants that handle large quantities of toxic and flammable materials. Health and safety standards enforced by the PSM Unit, including adequate employee training, are intended to prevent catastrophic explosions, fires, and releases of dangerous chemicals.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Program provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the California Workers’ Information Hotline at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA District Offices.

For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

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 non-media inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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