11/17 with Josh Tickell, Taffany Lim & Dan Witzling

BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured filmmaker Josh Tickell, the Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs’ (PBI) Taffany Lim and BREATHE LA’s Dan Witzling.  The broad-ranging conversation included a discussion of the new documentary on the Gulf Oil Spill, “The Big Fix,” an update on recent and upcoming programming at the PBI like their December eHealth Summit, and a recap of BREATHE LA programs, events and focus areas.  Here is the show link.  This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County.

Catch the live stream on LA Talk Radio (just click on the "Listen 1 Live button on the left-hand side of the screen).  You can also play/download every show and/or go to iTunes.  Please feel free to tweet or email a question to ask on-air.

11/10 with Michael Collins & Michael Kalish on the Environment, COPD, Art & Public Health Campaigns

BREATHE LA BreathTakes featured award-winning investigative journalist Michael Collins of EnviroReporter and Drive4COPD Ambassador and artist/sculptor Michael Kalish. The conversation ranged from the hyperlocal of environmental clean-up at the Rocketdyne facility to broader themes of art in public places and the COPD awareness campaign. BREATHE LA Board Member James Okasaki was also part of the hosting team. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County.

Catch the live stream on LA Talk Radio (just click on the "Listen 1 Live button on the left-hand side of the screen).  You can also play/download every show and/or go to iTunes.  Please feel free to tweet or email a question to ask on-air.

11/10 featuring Michael Collins & Michael Kalish on the Environment, COPD, Art & Public Health Campaigns

BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show has another great line-up tomorrow @ 1 p.m. with award-winning investigative journalist Michael Collins of EnviroReporter and Drive4COPD Ambassador and artist Michael Kalish.  We’ll be talking about environmental issues, COPD, art and a whole lot more.  Catch the live stream on LA Talk Radio (just click on the "Listen 1 Live button on the left-hand side of the screen).  You can also play/download every show and/or go to iTunes.  Please feel free to tweet or email a question to ask on-air.


Here is a link to last week’s show with Katy Grimes, Lynne Plambeck and Wayde Hunter.  This is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County.

Get Out the Vote, Get in a Cab

  

PRESS RELEASE

Monday, November 7, 2011
For Immediate Release

Contact: Marco Soto
msoto@layellowcab.com
(323) 972-9528

Get Out the Vote, Get in a Cab

Local Taxicab Companies Offering Free Rides to CD 15 Polling Places on 11/8 Election Day

SAN PEDRO, CA – The Yellow Cab Co. and United Checker Cab Co-Op are again offering free rides to voters as their part of give-back to the community and supporting the City of Los Angeles.  Tomorrow’s special election to fill the Council District 15 seat is not expected to generate a high turnout so these two companies have stepped up so transportation will not be an issue for Angelenos wanting to go vote.

“With times as tough as they are, it is important to give back to the community and help them get to the polls, said Marco Soto, Director of Public Affairs for the two taxi fleets.  “We encourage all Angelenos to take advantage of this free service we offer every Election Day.”

WHO – Yellow Cab Co. & United Checker Co-Op

WHAT – Free Cab Rides to Polling Places

WHEN – Tuesday, November 8^th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE – City of Los Angeles, Council District 15

HOW – Voters interested in a ride to their polling place can call a cab at (800) 808-7293. Callers must state their polling location and provide the dispatcher with the code “LA Vote” when booking their cab.

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Los Angeles Yellow Cab offers efficient, reliable LA taxi service to meet the transportation needs of residents, visitors and our corporate clients.  Areas include Pacific Palisades, San Fernando, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, West Hollywood, Westwood, Bel Air, Brentwood, Calabasas, Century City, Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Marina Del Rey.  For more information, visit www.LAYellowCab.com.

United Checker Cab Co-Op offers efficient curb to curb service from the oldest, largest and most efficient taxicab company in the South Bay area—including Hawthorne, San Pedro, Harbor City, Gardena, Carson, Torrance, Wilmington and the surrounding areas.  For more information, visit www.UnitedCheckerCab.com.

11/3 BreathTakes with Katy Grimes, Lynne Plambeck & Wayde Hunter

BreathTakes featured Cal Watchdog reporter Katy Grimes, Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment's (SCOPE) Lynne Plambeck and North Valley Coalition President and Sunshine Canyon Landfill-Citizens Advisory Committee Vice Chair Wayde Hunter for a lively discussion of green jobs, high speed rail, traffic impacts, air pollution, development projects and landfills.  Click here for the link.  Neil Richman was in studio for the high caliber conversations. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County.

Catch the live stream on LA Talk Radio (just click on the "Listen 1 Live button on the left-hand side of the screen).  You can also play/download every show and/or go to iTunes.  Please feel free to tweet or email a question to ask on-air.

11/3 featuring Katy Grimes, Lynne Plambeck and Wayde Hunter

BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show has another great line-up today @ 1 p.m. on L.A. Talk Radio with Cal Watchdog reporter Katy Grimes,Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment's Lynne Plambeck and  North Valley Coalition and Sunshine Canyon Landfill-Citizens Advisory Committee's Wayde Hunter.  We'll be talking about green jobs, development projects and landfills.  Catch the live stream on LA Talk Radio (just click on the "Listen 1 Live button on the left-hand side of the screen).  You can also play/download every show and/or go to iTunes.  Please feel free to tweet or email a question to ask on-air. 

Here is a link to last week’s show with water expert Ron Gastelum and Warner Bros. Director of Sustainability Mike Slavich.  Special thanks to the sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County.

10/27 BreathTakes on Water & Sustainability with Ron Gastelum & Mike Slavich

BreathTakes featured former MWD of Southern CA CEO and current Special Counsel for Water & Energy at the Cordoba Corporation, Ron Gastelum, and Warner Bros. Director of Sustainability, Mike Slavich.  The conversation ranged from California’s water needs and challenges to how the entertainment industry is making strides in the double bottom line of making money and greening their productions.  You can play/download on LA Talk Radio or iTunes.  Neil Richman was in studio to debrief this morning’s BREATHE LA Green Salon on "Decreasing Diesel Emissions” as well as offer his take on the new “smoking ad” by presidential contender Herman Cain.  Special thanks to the sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County.

Catch the live stream on LA Talk Radio (just click on the "Listen 1 Live button on the left-hand side of the screen).  You can also play/download every show and/or go to iTunes.  Please feel free to tweet or email a question to ask on-air.