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GLAAACC Hosts Women In The C-Suite
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GLAAACC Hosts Women In The C-Suite

September 20, 2018

Despite accounting for 19 percent of the U.S. population, women of color occupy a mere 3 percent of the senior executive or “C-suite” positions in Fortune 500 companies, according to the Women in the Workplace 2017 report. Five African American women who have broken through the glass ceiling to attain senior corporate executive positions shared words of wisdom and success secrets at a recent panel discussion entitled Women in the C-Suite:  Positioned to Prosper. Hosted by the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC), the panel included: Michelle Avan, director, West Division Supervision Executive Global Wealth Investment Management, Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Beverly Kuykendall, president, Government Business for American Medical Depot; Lorna Little, CEO of St. Anne’s; Lisa Stockmon, founder and CEO, My Atta Grrrl and Bianca Vobecky, founder and president of Vobecky Enterprises.  The event was

Music, Carnival Rides, Food Trucks at Culver City’s Fiesta La Ballona August 24-26 2018 at Veterans Park 
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Music, Carnival Rides, Food Trucks at Culver City’s Fiesta La Ballona August 24-26 2018 at Veterans Park 

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 22, 2018

Culver City’s Fiesta La Ballona will be held August 24-26, 2018 at Veterans Park which is located at 4117 Overland Avenue in Culver City. This spectacular summer festival features live performances, carnival rides and games, pony rides and petting zoo, a beer and wine garden, food trucks and a food court, vendor booths showcasing local groups and artisan wares, an aquacade at the Culver City Municipal Plunge, and an interactive sustainability information booth. The Opening Ceremony, with members of the Culver City City Council, will occur on August 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fiesta Entertainment Tent. The ceremony will include special performances by Ballet Folklorico de El Marino and The Actors’ Gang. Admission to Fiesta La Ballona is free and more information is available by visiting www.fiestalaballona.org or by calling (310) 253-6650. 

Safety Super Important for the Big Game
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Safety Super Important for the Big Game

Paul Netter, So. Cal. EdisonFebruary 3, 2017

A fumble at the wrong time by Atlanta or New England in Sunday’s big game could be game-changing, but fumbling at anytime on electrical safety could be life-changing.

SCE Customer Bills to Decrease in January
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SCE Customer Bills to Decrease in January

Special from Southern California EdisonDecember 29, 2015

Following a 2-percent decrease in November, an average Southern California Edison customer’s bill will go down another 6 percent in January.
The California Public Utilities Commission today approved SCE’s 2016 costs for energy sources the utility needs to supply electricity, which is the main factor in January’s rate decrease. These costs are approved annually. SCE generates about 20 percent of its own power and buys the rest through contracts and short-term markets.

Safe Decorating is Another Perfect Gift for the Holidays
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Safe Decorating is Another Perfect Gift for the Holidays

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 17, 2015

They are often the center of attention and they are very high maintenance. They also can be very dangerous. Two reminders of this occurred in less than a week last January when a fire that followed a Christmas tree being ignited by a candle destroyed a home in Azusa and a blaze fed by an aging, brittle tree demolished a North Hollywood home. Though three firefighters were injured in North Hollywood, it could have been worse.

As Balloon Outages Soar, SCE Urges Responsible Celebrations of Dads, Grads and Newlyweds
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As Balloon Outages Soar, SCE Urges Responsible Celebrations of Dads, Grads and Newlyweds

June 24, 2015

Like bad weather, metallic balloons are a leading cause of power outages. Unlike bad weather, however, there’s an easy and cheap solution to the outages caused by stray balloons. Southern California Edison (SCE) is on a record pace for balloon outages with 390 even before the traditionally worst month of June and its celebrations of Father’s Day, graduations and the ever-popular weddings. SCE urges its customers to always keep the balloons tied to a weight, as required by California law, and to never release them outdoors. “Worse than outages, floating metallic balloons can pose a major safety threat to people