The South Bay Workforce Investment Board hosted the 29th Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Nov. 14. The event was attended by approximately 500 civic leaders, educators, training partners and employers to celebrate individuals who have overcome barriers to employment through board programs and recognize businesses that partnered with the organization to advance workforce development in the South Bay region.
Since 2020, Panda Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express, has committed more than $51 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support academic success for young people in clubs nationwide. Now, the partnership has reached a new milestone with the opening of its 100th Panda Cares Center of Hope at Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside’s historic Estrada Courts Club and public housing project.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla was at Galpin Motors on Nov. 17 for a visit to the Valley by new Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell. Padilla spoke with McDonnell about his plans to rebuild trust between LAPD and the city’s neighborhoods. “His commitment to fostering accountability and strengthening relationships gives us hope for meaningful progress and positive change,” she said in a statement.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appeared at the Valley Industry & Commerce Association’s Leaders Forum on Nov. 19 at the Hilton Universal hotel in Universal City. Featured guests discussed many issues that are relevant to the business community. The attendees were allowed time for questions and answers.
