California Credit Union Opens New Branch in North San Fernando Valley.

NORTH HILLS, Calif. -- California Credit Union (CCU) celebrated the grand opening of its 9th branch in North San Fernando Valley. The new branch, located at 9026 Woodley Avenue in North Hills, was opened on the morning of September 30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, product specials, refreshments and prizes. During the event, CCU presented a donation of $1,000 to Assemblymember Lloyd Levine's Kids Fitness Challenge. Tracey Poirier, a representative from Mr. Levine's office, was on hand to accept the donation. Eli Lipschultz, representing U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman, presented to CCU a U.S. flag that had been flown over the nation's capital. Others attending the grand opening event were: John Bwaire, representing District 12 City Councilman Greig Smith; LAPD Mission Community Officer Janine Green, representing Acting Senior Lead Officer Stromeyer; Deputy Donna Smith, representing LAUSD District 3 Board Member Jon Lauritzen; CCU Chairman of the Board, Dr. Francis Nakano and CCU Board Member, Scott Svonkin. Before the festivities ended, CCU gave away the Grand Opening Celebration Grand Prize, a home theater system, to a lucky winner.

California Credit Union is the fifth largest federally insured state credit union in Southern California, with more than $1 billion in assets and over 80,000 members. Through various convenient electronic channels, such as Online Banking, and a network of nine branches, CCU provides a full range of financial products and services, including consumer and real estate loans, checking and savings options, and convenience services. Founded in 1933, California Credit Union has a long history of service to the education community throughout the Los Angeles area and surrounding communities.