May 17 2013

Preserve jobs, ensure environmental retrofitting

CARSON, Calif. — Attorney General Kamala Harris and the Federal Trade Commission announced today that they have approved Tesoro’s $2 billion acquisition of a BP refinery in Carson.

Harris said the agreement she reached with Tesoro and BP would preserve jobs, ensure environmental retrofitting of the facility and protect from spikes in gas prices.

May 14 2013

18 movies slated for release this summer

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Revenue from 3-D movies is likely to set a record this month, according to the International 3-D Society, which said 3-D ticket sales could propel the summer box office take — for all movies — to an all-time high.

Four major 3-D movies are out this month — “The Great Gatsby,” “Iron Man 3,” “Star Trek: Into Darkness” and “Epic” — and 18 more are slated for release this summer.

Mel and Pearl Shaw  |   OW Contributor
May 9 2013

FUNdraising Good Times

Who is more important: you or a group of your fellow nonprofit volunteers or professionals? What signal are you sending when you direct your attention to your mobile device instead of the group’s discussion? If you believe the work of the organization or institution is unimportant, say so and work with your peers to restructure meetings. If not, give your attention to the business at hand. Each of you has carved out time from your busy schedules to attend the meeting. Make the most of it.

May 9 2013

Works with more than 30 financial institutions

Pacific Coast Regional is an economic development corporation that offers small business loans to start up operations, as well provide assistance and advice to existing small businesses.

Based in Los Angeles for the past 36 years, Pacific Coast Regional offers financial and educational services to entrepreneurs who require professional guidance in establishing and/or maintaining a small business, when larger banks may not offer a loan because of a lack of business experience.

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