Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Jenny Resnick, who teaches accounting and personal finance courses at Santa Monica College (SMC), was shocked to hear her daughter – a recent college graduate – say that her contemporaries consider themselves "the generation of despair; the American dream is not alive [for them]." SMC Associate Professor of Accounting Ming Lu hears students bemoan the costs of their education but notices that they're wearing expensive clothes and carrying the latest gadgets. Eleni Hio...
GELSON'S MARKET TO OPEN MARCH 17 Gelson's Markets will open its first store in Santa Monica, located at 2627 Lincoln Boulevard, just south of Ocean Park Boulevard, on Thursday, March 17 Less than two weeks after announcing the closure of all stores in California, Nevada and Arizona, embattled grocer Haggen Inc. said in November that supermarket chains Gelson's Markets would buy some of Haggen's locations. The Bellingham, Wash.-based grocery chain said in a statement that...
The Beverly Center, a grand dame in Los Angeles retailing, is placing a $500-million bet on food and sunshine. A sweeping renovation of the eight-story mall begins late this month and will feature skylights and a new, window-dotted exterior to open and freshen the 1980s shopping fortress. But the biggest addition to the luxury-brand center will be a fancy food hall and upscale restaurants as developer Taubman Centers, like mall owners across the country, tries to lure...
On April 27 the West Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors presented awards to 15 grand prize and honorable mention winners to local students for the annual "Water is Life" Student Art Contest. More than 400 entries were received this year from public and private schools throughout West Basin's service area and winning artwork was chosen based on the creativity of students' portrayal of water conservation messages coupled with their artistic skills. "The artwork...
This week Tito's Tacos served up a lunchtime spread for around 140 U.S. Military Veterans who unselfishly served the United States in a wide variety of conflicts around the World and who are currently in the recovery process, in hopes of returning soon to mainstream society once their physical and mental issues are properly attended to at the West Los Angeles Veteran Administration Hospital. The Tito's Tacos donated menu at this yearly event included 250 Tito's Tacos with Chee...
Culver City Public Works’ Environmental Programs and Operations Division has had a long standing commitment to protecting and preserving the Environment. As part of that commitment, it has been working with Businesses from all sectors to make “Earth Day, Every Day”. What this really means for Businesses, especially during Earth Month, is doing well by doing good! Culver City has made it easy to operate sustainably by offering recycling and composting services and a myriad of complimentary services to the commercial sector: ...
The summer is approaching quickly—be sure that your home isn’t wasting energy. Update your home to become more energy efficient before you crank the AC. Through the Home Upgrade rebate program you can inexpensively update your home, and save money in the long run. The Home Upgrade program is implemented by The Energy Network; a non-profit focused on energy savings in California, and supported through statewide energy efficiency funds. Home Upgrade is unique in that it emphases a “whole house” approach to home energy efficie...
Santa Monica ‘my-waste’™ mobile app puts reuse and recycling collection information on your smartphone. Easy-to-find information when and where you want it. If you are one of the growing number of people who have a smartphone or tablet you can download a City of Santa Monica App that puts recycling, special waste collection details and more at your fingertips. Called ‘my-waste’™, the app lets mobile device users download the full range of information that is normally on the City’s Resource Recovery & Recycling website inclu...
Come celebrate Planet Earth with all your senses! The fantastic eco-friendly folks at STAR Education are throwing their annual Children’s Earth Day Extravaganza in the only way they know how...HUGE! GREEN! AND FOR ALL AGES! This mega celebration will feature lively music, celebrities, eco-themed games, exotic food, creative crafts, prizes, face painting, and more -nothing in Los Angeles can compare to this event! More than 40,000 people attended last year’s LA Times’ “Best Earth Day Pick” and LA Parent Magazine’s “Best Child...
Headquartered in Santa Monica, SolarReserve, a leading developer of utility-scale solar power projects, is changing the way it generates electricity around the world. As renewable energy penetration grows, the need for utility-scale renewable generation with storage technology is increasingly important to mitigate intermittency problems, deliver power into peak demand periods, and support transmission system reliability. SolarReserve owns the proprietary technology used in their industry-leading molten salt solar thermal...
Santa Monica employers can now register for Santa Monica's 2015 Commuter Challenge, the first-ever competition for Santa Monica businesses and organizations of all sizes to encourage their employees to bike, carpool/vanpool, or ride transit to work, instead of driving alone. Businesses can participate in the Commuter Challenge by visiting www.commuteSM.com. "Cars on Los Angeles highways are a top contributor to greenhouse gases and smog," said Jeffrey Chernick, chief...
From December 11 - 14, over 1000 volunteers from The Giving Spirit assembled and distributed almost 2,600 survival kits to homeless men, women and children living in shelters and on the streets of the greater Los Angeles area including Santa Monica,Venice downtown LA, the Valley and for the first time this year, San Pedro. These kits contain over 60 items to help the homeless survive the winter months. During the event, TGS celebrated 15 years of helping the homeless one...
The Luxe Group brought its 5 Los Angeles salons together at Luxelab on Montana avenue for an evening of education and inspiration to share the many inspirations from several recent international fashion shows their team participated in. David Abrams and Jason Lara, the charismatic leaders of Luxelab, inc, spent years fostering and cultivating talent through their industry leading in-house Luxelab Academy, and are proud to witness the unrivaled talent that has grown from it....
Big Blue Bus will soon bid adieu to four long-time team members with nearly 150 years of combined service. BBB employs a team of 300 Motor Coach Operators to deliver 61,000 trips per day and 43 Mechanics who maintain a fleet of nearly 200 vehicles. Big Blue Bus commends these experienced road ambassadors for their many years of service to BBB customers in Santa Monica and BBB's greater Los Angeles service area. Tim Giroux, Santa Monica Resident and BBB's longest driving Motor...
The Giving Spirit (TGS), LA's largest all-volunteer non-profit is celebrating an anniversary this December 13th. At its annual Holiday outreach event, the organization is kicking off its 15th year of service by honoring its 10,000th volunteer at a midday celebration. Since its inception, TGS has touched the lives of over 30,000 local homeless by providing supplies that give help and hope during the winter season. TGS was founded on the simplest of ideas – meet the homeless f...
WHAT: On Black Friday, November 28, retailers at Santa Monica Place will welcome holiday shoppers to store specials and customer perks. While taking advantage of Black Friday deals, shoppers can also enjoy the Center’s amenities such as: Same Day Delivery, Gift Cards, Restaurant Menus and Reservations, Package Carry-Out, Transportation Assistance and more. Valet parking (located on 2nd Street between Colorado Ave. and Broadway) will be available for a flat fee of $12. A portion of the proceeds for the day will benefit M...
The Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, Inc. announces the recipients of its 2014 Scholarship Program. The program was created to support the REALTORS® of tomorrow by providing scholarships of $250 - $1500 to high school and/or undergraduate students who are planning to pursue a career in real estate. The awardees are Gloria Yang of UCLA; Arian Zerehi of USC; Brenda Sanchez of Santa Monica College; and Sascha Meeks of Los A...
Marking a celebration of its roots, Heal the Bay's board of directors today appointed veteran staffer Alix Hobbs as the environmental organization's new president and chief executive officer. Hobbs, who most recently served as chief operating officer, has a 16-year history with the Santa Monica-based nonprofit. Mentored by Heal the Bay founder Dorothy Green, Hobbs began as a volunteer at a beach cleanup in 1993 and has since taken on positions of increasing leadership, from...
Michael Farahnik, the first US purchaser of a 77" TV, "the latest television Holy Grail," LG Electronics' new OLED Ultra HD TV. It "marries super-sleekness with better-than-current HD display performance" together with a 65-inch display It is the first OLED UHD set to hit the market and a sales event at Video & Audio Center in Santa Monica Thursday 10/2 marked its first availability to U.S. consumers. Also is the photo is Joseph Akhtarzad, the owner of Video & Audio Center on...
L.A.'s Kitchen and Bath Visionary Retailer Turns 65! Los Angeles' fondness for luxe European-inspired kitchens and bathroom fixtures is thanks to the forward vision of Snyder Diamond. Snyder Diamond, doing business 65 years in 2014, is an L.A. success story that exemplifies the power of aiming high. The suppliers of the most luxurious bath amenities in Los Angeles, including top-of-the-line chef's kitchen ovens, baths, appliances and the ultimate spa experience for comfort and...
Santa Monica Art Studios announces its 10th Anniversary Open Studios event on Saturday, October 18th from 6 to 9 pm and Sunday, October 19th from 1 to 5 pm. Thirty-nine painters, printmakers, photographers, sculptors and mixed media artists will open their studios for the event. Santa Monica Art Studios Artists are: Melinda Smith Altshuler, Fariba Ameri, Hugo Anderson, Krista Augius, Janine Brown, Lulu Camp, Gregg Chadwick, Lola del Fresno, Wendy Edlen, Susan Feldman, Karen...
by Ralph Hattenbach A fundraiser was held Wednesday night at the Heroes Golf Course at the VA property in West LA. Over 150 people attended an event to help make improvements to the course located on the northern end of the Veteran facility. Ricardo Bandini spearheaded the efforts with a substantial gift of his own money in addition to a $200,000 gift from the Community Justice Foundation. Bandini's family back in 1889 donated the land that the Heroes course stands on today....
Veggie Grill, the leading fast-casual restaurant concept that celebrates veggies in innovative ways, today announced the launch of nine new summer menu items. New dishes incorporate fresh off-the-grill veggies and capture the energized and playful essence of summer with re-imagined versions of classic favorites. The sunshine summer menu is available at all locations and offers a diverse selection of entree salads, hot sandwiches, homestyle plates, bowls, snacks & shares. The...
June 27, 2014, Verizon FiOS Southern California dedicated a $2,500 donation and volunteer efforts to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica during their "Summer Fun Day" to celebrate Verizon's commitment to contributing to and improving the center's technology assets on Friday, June 27. The day included a guest appearance from the Verizon FiOS vehicles outfitted with fun electronic games and converted TVs, a donation of an X-Box 360 with interactive games and a Samsung Galaxy...
East Coast staple Dunkin’ Donuts is starting its California expansion with five stores opening by year’s end. One is planned for 12th and Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica Beginning this fall, the purveyor of everything breakfast will debut locations in Santa Monica, Long Beach, Whittier, Downey and Modesto. Those new spots will kick off an aggressive push by the Canton, Mass., company into the Golden State. Dunkin’ plans to open nearly 200 stores in California through franchisees within a few years and eventually 1,000 locat...
