ADVISORY/A Call to Action to Address the Gang Violence Crisis; Innovative Jobs Program for At-Risk Youth to be Unveiled.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WHAT: A media conference unveiling PVJobs (Playa playa or pan or flat or dry lake Flat-bottomed depression that is periodically covered by water. Playas occur in interior desert basins and adjacent to coasts in arid and semiarid regions. Vista Job Opportunity and Business Services), an innovative program that matches local at-risk youth with quality construction jobs at Playa Vista. WHY: The recent gang-related violence in Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. dramatically shows that the private sector must step forward with employment opportunities. While a truce in this particular situation appears to be holding, more long-term solutions are needed. Playa Vista's PVJobs program does exactly that. Media conference participants will be calling on business community leaders to sponsor similar programs. WHO: - State Senator Noun 1. state senator - a member of a state senate senator - a member of a senate Tom Hayden - Los Angeles City Councilwoman Ruth Galanter - Playa Vista President Peter Denniston - At-risk youth participant from the PVJobs Program - Gang peacemakers This article is about the pacifist organization. For other meanings, see Peacemaker (disambiguation). Peacemakers was an American pacifist organization. Manny Manny may refer to: In nobility:
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20 12:15 p.m., immediately before a meeting of Senator Hayden's California Legislative Task Force on Preventing Gang Violence WHERE: The Arcadia (formerly the Ash Grove) 254 Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier is located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and is a prominent landmark. Attractions The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with a large ferris wheel. Santa Monica Directions: The entrance to the pier is at Ocean Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The Arcadia is on the left next to the carousel just past the end of the entrance ramp. Parking is available on the pier. (Thomas Guide pg. 671, E3) AVAILABLE: Interviews with all participants, and visuals demonstrating the reach of the PVJobs Program |
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