PBI Announces 4/15 Immigration Panel

"Immigration Reform and Los Angeles: Race, Class, and Ethnic Perspectives"

Moderated by Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times

Panelists:

• Joe Hicks, Community Advocates
• Sara Sadhwani, Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC);
• Angelica Salas, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
• Roger Waldinger, UCLA Sociology Department

Many residents are disappointed at the Obama Administration's failure to deliver promised comprehensive immigration reform. This discussion will involve pointed inquires within a local framework: Will 2010 finally bring about a major immigration overhaul? What are the social and racial/ethnic implications of immigration reform? Our panelists will address these questions and provide an overview of the city's demographic landscape and a focus on the history of immigration, race, and class issues in the Southland.

Free and open to the public but you must confirm your spot. To R.S.V.P., please call (323) 343-3770, click here or visit http://www.patbrowninstitute.org/.

Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m

Japanese American National Museum @369 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012

Parking $6.50 @ APS (between 1st and Central); Public transportation information available here.

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The Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Institute of Public Affairs
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-3770 or http://www.patbrowninstitute.org/

4/16 Coro CrossTalk on Healthcare

"Healthcare: What Happens Next?" Congress passed historic and sweeping legislation this month that will dramatically reform our nation's healthcare system. While some components will not go into effect for months, it appears that President Obama has accomplished his primary policy goal and that its passage will be the central point of debate in this November's midterm elections. This special Coro CrossTalk will address a number of questions: Will Obama benefit politically? Does it help or hurt Democrats? Can Republicans use the issue to win back seats in Congress--or will they be perceived as standing in the way of progress? Did it go far enough or too far? What does it mean for California and Los Angeles in terms of costs, implementation and savings? DATE: Friday, April 16, 2010 TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: Los Angeles City Hall @ 200 N. Spring Street, 4th Floor Media Room, Los Angeles, 90012. (Please note that the location is still being confirmed and parking/transportation information will follow). WHO: Moderator and panelists TBA MORE: Bagels and coffee will be provided. There is no cost to attend but please R.S.V.P. to Edward Headington @ eheadington@coro.org. The event will be recorded, photographed and tweeted. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: We had a full house at Coro CrossTalk on Immigration this past Friday, with coverage from Univision, Sing Tao and Channel 62. You can check it all out: Twitter Facebook Photos Flickr Photos Video 1 and Video 2

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3/25 Future of Arts Criticism @ MOCA

"The Future of Arts Criticism" Panel Discussion on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

ADVISORY Tuesday, March 23, 2010 For Immediate Release WHO & WHAT: A panel discussion moderated by USC's Sasha Anawalt and featuring critics Andrew Berardini and Sharon Mizota, and MOCA Associate Curator Bennett Simpson. WHEN: Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: MOCA GRAND AVENUE, AHMANSON AUDITORIUM @ 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 FYI: Free and open to the public. Click here for parking and directions. Come early (5 p.m. or later) for free access to the exhibition "Collection: MOCA's First Thirty Years." For more information, contact education@moca.org or newsprof@mac.com. **This is sponsored by MOCA and the Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.** ### Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. To learn more about SPJ/LA, visit our Web site: http://spjla.wordpress.com/. Founded in 1979, MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations. For more information, go to http://www.moca.org/. Headington Media Group is a boutique communications firm dedicated to promoting public affairs and journalism in Southern California, and specializes in image management, branding, messaging and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/.

Coro CrossTalk on Immigration

"Immigration Reform: How to Reform a Broken System in Polarized Times and Limited Political Will" The Obama Administration indicated early this year that immigration reform is the next big policy issue to be addressed after healthcare. With the big vote in Congress on overhauling our health system possibly coming this weekend, Coro has put together another exciting and timely panel on what may or may not happen with our broken immigration system. Earlier this evening, the L.A. Times reported that two U.S. Senators announced a bipartisan framework for an immigration bill. DATE: Friday, March 26, 2010 TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: The California Endowment @ 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 90012. We'll be on the 2nd Floor in Conference Room C. WHO: Antonio González, President of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project and the William C. Velasquez Institute; Stuart Hurlbert, Board of Directors for Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS); and Thomas Elias, syndicated political columnist (appearing twice weekly in 93 California newspapers, with a circulation over 2.3 million) and author. Moderated by Edward Headington, Creator of Coro CrossTalk and Co-Host of Off the Presses Radio Show. MORE: Parking is hosted and a light breakfast will be provided. There is no cost to attend but space is limited to 35 so please R.S.V.P. @ eheadington@coro.org. The event will be recorded and tweeted, and footage will also be made available the following Monday. FYI: If you missed our Reforming California CrossTalk last month, you are in luck. Here is the footage: Video 1 and Video 2. La Opinión also did a write-up on the program; click here for the story.

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Only 2 Weeks Left to Enter the 52nd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards Contest

ADVISORY

Thursday, March 18, 2010
For Immediate Release
Edward Headington, Publicist(818)720-7181, edward@lapressclub.org
Diana Ljungaeus, Executive Director(323) 669-8081, diana@lapressclub.org

The Press Club will honor quality reporting in print, radio, TV and online in Southern California for 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA - For over half a century, the Los Angeles Press Club has honored the region's top journalists at the Annual Southern California Journalism Awards. There are still 2 weeks left to enter as well as a chance to win $1,000.

WHO: Journalists of all stripes in Southern California; several hundred attend each year to honor the best among Southern California's journalists

WHAT: Enter the 52nd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards Contest

(New this year: expanded online and student categories; offering a $1,000 check for "Best of Show" Journalist of the Year)

WHEN: Deadline to apply is March 31st; the Awards program will be held on June 27th

WHERE: Rules, entry forms and categories are available on the Press Club website.

WHY: CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, NPR Senior Correspondent Anne Garrels and KCBS-TV reporter Dave Bryan will also be honored with the President's Award, Daniel Pearl Award and Joseph M. Quinn Memorial Award, respectively.

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The Los Angeles Press Club stands as an organization devoted to improving the spirit of journalism and journalists, raising the industry's standards, strengthening its integrity and improving its reputation all for the benefit of the community at large. Serving the Southland since 1913, it is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online. For more information, go to http://lapressclub.org/.

PR Newswire, co-sponsor for all Los Angeles Press Club events, is the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators. For more information, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/.

Headington Media Group is a boutique communications firm dedicated to promoting public affairs and journalism in Southern California and specializes in image management, branding, messaging and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/.

SAG President Ken Howard @ SPJ Mixer March 16th!

SAG President Ken Howard at SPJ Mixer March 16th!

ADVISORY Monday, March 15, 2010 For Immediate Release What's it like to work with both sets of "Charlie's Angels?" To be blogged about by Nikke Finke? To lecture at Harvard? To repair relations between and possibly merge two unions? Emmy-winning actor and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) President Ken Howard will be on hand to answer these and other questions at the Society of Professional Journalists' mixer on March 16 in downtown Los Angeles. With actors' contract negotiations starting this fall, you'll want to hear to hear Howard's thoughts in a candid forum. The mixer is free and open to all! Please let us know you're coming by sending an e-mail RSVP to the Greater Los Angeles professional chapter of SPJ at: spjlosangeles@gmail.com WHAT: SPJ/LA's March Mixer WHO: Our guest will be SAG President Ken Howard WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 WHERE: We'll meet in the upstairs lounge at J Restaurant and Lounge, 1119 South Olive St., Los Angeles; (213) 746-7746. PARKING: There is a parking lot across the street. You can also find street parking in the area. COST: It's free fun for all! (You'll have to buy your own drinks. Happy hour ends at 7 p.m. so get your drinks early!) Contact: Soo Youn, 310-720-9686 ### Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. To learn more about SPJ/LA, visit our Web site: http://spjla.wordpress.com/. Headington Media Group is a boutique communications firm dedicated to promoting public affairs and journalism in Southern California, and specializes in image management, branding, messaging and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/.

KTLA's Sam Rubin to Receive Top National Entertainment Journalism Award from LA Press Club

Serving Southern California since 1913, the Los Angeles Press Club is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online.

RELEASE

Monday, March 15, 2010
For Immediate Release
Edward Headington, Publicist
818.720.7181, edward@lapressclub.org

KTLA's Sam Rubin to Receive Top National Entertainment Journalism Award from Los Angeles Press Club

LOS ANGELES, CA – One of the top television journalists in the nation's entertainment capital will be honored with this year’s outstanding achievement award as the Los Angeles Press Club recognizes the winners of the 2010 National Entertainment Journalism awards at a reception and ceremony on Thursday evening April 22 at the Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood.

Sam Rubin, entertainment reporter for KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles, will be given the top honor for his smart, often tough coverage of stars, movies, glitz and glamour.

Finalists in print, radio, TV and online will be posted shortly at http://lapressclub.org/.

Sam Rubin is only the second journalist to receive this honor. Last year, Wall Street Journal and KCRW film critic Joe Morgenstern accepted the award.

“Sam is one of the busiest entertainment reporters around,” says Los Angeles Press Club President Will Lewis. “His reports reflect an informed insight and carry great weight inside show business, as well as to the general public.”

In addition to his regular reports for the "KTLA Morning News," Rubin hosts the Emmy-nominated "Live From The Academy Awards," syndicated nationally by Tribune Entertainment, and "Sneaks," a series of movie preview shows produced with the LA Times. He also reports for KNX-AM.
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The Los Angeles Press Club stands as an organization devoted to improving the spirit of journalism and journalists, raising the industry’s standards, strengthening its integrity and improving its reputation all for the benefit of the community at large. Serving the Southland since 1913, it is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online. For more information, go to http://www.lapressclub.org/.

PR Newswire, co-sponsor for all Los Angeles Press Club events, is the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators. For more information, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/.

Headington Media Group is a boutique communications firm dedicated to promoting public affairs in Southern California and specializes in image management, branding, messaging and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/.

L.A. Press Club Announces 52nd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards

Serving Southern California since 1913, the Los Angeles Press Club is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online.

RELEASE

Monday, March 8, 2010
For Immediate Release
Edward Headington, Publicist
818.720.7181, edward@lapressclub.org
Diana Ljungaeus, Executive Director
(323) 669-8081, diana@lapressclub.org

CNN’s Anderson Cooper, NPR’s Anne Garrels and CBS2 reporter Dave Bryan to receive top honors

LOS ANGELES, CA – CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, NPR Senior Correspondent Anne Garrels and KCBS-TV reporter Dave Bryan will receive the Los Angeles Press Club's highest honors at the 52nd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards on Sunday, June 27th.

They will be among hundreds of media professionals taking part in the Southland's oldest and most distinguished journalism gala.

Cooper will receive the President's Award, for his impact on the media. He was the first American TV reporter on the scene in Haiti, following the devastating earthquake in January. Since the launch of Anderson Cooper 360° in 2003, Cooper has covered nearly all of the major news events around the world, often reporting from the scene.

Bryan, a TV reporter for more than 30 years at KTTV and now at CBS2News, will receive the Joseph M. Quinn Award for lifetime achievement.

Anne Garrels is the 2010 recipient of the Daniel Pearl Award for courage in recognition of her selflessness in pursuing difficult, often dangerous stories over the years around the world. The award will be presented by Judea Pearl, father of the late Wall Street Journal reporter killed by Pakistani extremists in 2002.

“It’s a great lineup for a great night in Southern California journalism,” says the new Press Club President Will Lewis, a public radio veteran based at KCRW-FM. “It proves the point that outstanding journalism continues despite unprecedented difficulties for all news media.”

The Club will honor quality reporting in print, radio, TV and online in Southern California for 2009. For the first time, it will offer a $1,000 check for “Best of Show” Journalist of the Year.

Deadline for entries is March 31. Rules, entry forms and categories are available at http://lapressclub.org/.

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The Los Angeles Press Club stands as an organization devoted to improving the spirit of journalism and journalists, raising the industry’s standards, strengthening its integrity and improving its reputation all for the benefit of the community at large. Serving the Southland since 1913, it is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online. For more information, go to http://www.lapressclub.org/.

PR Newswire, co-sponsor for all Los Angeles Press Club events, is the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators. For more information, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/.

Headington Media Group is a boutique communications firm dedicated to promoting public affairs in Southern California and specializes in image management, branding, messaging and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/.

Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel Joins PBI Panel on "Envisioning Los Angeles' Economic Future"

The Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs cordially invites you to the inaugural event of the California Agenda 2010: Focus on Los Angeles. The 2010 California Agenda Public Policy Forum Series will focus on significant public policy and related issues impacting the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Metropolitan Area. "Envisioning L.A.'s Economic Future" is free and open to the public. Please R.S.V.P. at (323) 343-3770 or http://www.patbrowninstitute.org/.

Moderated by Shirley Jahad, KPCC 89.3 FM The precarious condition of the Los Angeles economy- resulting from a national and state recession, historic state budget deficits and fiscal debt, business closures, job loss and citizen anxiety- has become a primary focal point for Angelenos. This panel discussion will address how California's budgetary and fiscal crisis and Los Angeles' high unemployment rate have impacted residents' quality of life, while also offering recommendations to improve the city's business climate and job creation. Hon. Wendy Greuel, L.A. City Controller Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Community Coalition J. Eugne Grigsby III, National Health Foundation and former L.A. Times columnist on economic issues Fran Inman, Majestic Realty Company and past-Chair of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce John Tanner, SEIU Local 721 City Club on Bunker Hill 333 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 March 11, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Parking is $20 at the Wells Fargo Parking Garage (@330 S. Hope Street) $12 Cash Only Parking @ 220 S. Hope St., Los Angeles Public transportation information available here.

The Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Institute of Public Affairs California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032-8261 (323) 343-3770 or http://www.patbrowninstitute.org/

Release - Huizar Moderates Critical Forum on Campaign Finance Reform

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rick Coca 213.473.5807, 213.200.9974 (cell) rick.coca@lacity.org Huizar Moderates Critical Forum on Campaign Finance Reform Experts discuss possible changes in City’s Public Campaign Finance laws in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling lifting restrictions on corporate and union donations to candidates LOS ANGELES (March 4, 2010) - Councilmember José Huizar moderated a Campaign Finance Reform forum today in City Council Chambers featuring some of the leading campaign, political and election reform experts. The panel, which included Kathay Feng, Executive Director, California Common Cause; Robert Stern, President, Center For Governmental Studies and Ron Kaye, former editor of the Los Angeles Daily News, discussed whether Los Angeles should change its campaign finance laws, especially in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that lifted a ban on corporate and union donations to individual candidates. "The goal today was to bring in the brightest minds on campaign finance, election law and political reform in order to discuss whether the City of Los Angeles should consider changing its public financing laws," said Councilmember José Huizar. "Today is the first of what I hope will be many conversations on an issue whose time I believe has come, especially with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting campaign contributions in the City of Los Angeles." Besides Kathay Feng, Robert Stern and Ron Kaye, the panel also included Xandra Kayden, League of Women Voters; Trent Lang, California Clean Money Campaign; LeeAnn Pelham, Executive Director Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and Jim Sutton, attorney and noted election law expert. The knowledgeable panel offered divergent view points on the merits of campaign finance reform, with at least one of the panelists expressing support of loosening restrictions on campaign contributions, while others disagreed, saying that increased public financing of campaigns would allow more alternative candidates to run for office and level the access ordinary citizens have to elected officials vs. special interest groups. Councilmember Huizar intends to hold another forum in the future to talk about potential funding sources for increasing the City’s public financing of political campaigns, including Instant Runoff Voting, which today’s guests made strong arguments for and against. The forum’s conversational, roundtable format served the topic well and Councilmember Huizar plans on taking the main points discussed today to the City Council’s Rules & Elections Committee as part of an effort to place Campaign Finance Reform on the Council’s agenda.

Advisory - Huizar to Host Timely Forum on Campaign Finance Reform

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rick Coca 213.473.5807, 213.200.9974 (cell) rick.coca@lacity.org Huizar to Host Timely Forum on Campaign Finance Reform A-list panel to discuss possible changes in City's Public Campaign Finance laws Thursday in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling lifting restrictions on corporate and union donations to candidates LOS ANGELES (March 3, 2010) - Councilmember José Huizar will moderate a Campaign Finance Reform forum Thursday in City Council Chambers featuring some of the nation's leading campaign, political and election reform experts. The panel, which includes Kathay Feng, Executive Director, California Common Cause; Robert Stern, President, Center For Governmental Studies and Ron Kaye, former editor of the Los Angeles Daily News, will discuss whether Los Angeles should change its campaign finance reform laws, especially in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that lifted a ban on corporate and union donations to individual candidates. WHO: Councilmember José Huizar Kathay Feng; Robert Stern; Ron Kaye; Xandra Kayden, League of Women Voters; Trent Lang, California Clean Money Campaign; LeeAnn Pelham, Exec. Dir. L.A. City Ethics Commission; Jim Sutton, Attorney and noted Election Law Expert. WHAT: "Campaign Finance Reform: Where to Now?' WHEN: Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Councilman Huizar will be available for interviews at 7:30 a.m.) WHERE: Los Angeles City Hall-Council Chambers (3rd Floor) @ 200 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, 90012 WHY: Experts predicted the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission will change the way campaigns are financed and now we have the proof. Just last month, the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission announced a ban has been lifted on the use of corporation and labor treasury funds for express advocacy in our elections. There are two video welcomes by Councilmember Huizar regarding the Campaign Finance Forum. English Video Spanish Video

Clean Money Campaign Joins Huizar Campaign Finance Reform Forum

Special Forum on

"Campaign Finance Reform: Where to Now?"
Hosted by L.A. Councilmember José Huizar

March 4, 2010 Experts predicted the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission will change the way campaigns are financed and now we have the proof. Just last month, the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission announced a ban has been lifted on the use of corporation and labor treasury funds for express advocacy in our elections. Learn more about this new development and other issues like full public financing of elections at a special forum on campaign finance reform this Thursday, March 4th here at City Hall. A handful of experts and thought leaders have been secured and there will be audience Q&A at the end of the program. "Campaign Finance Reform: Where to Now?" Thursday, March 4, 2010 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Los Angeles City Hall in Council Chambers (200 N. Spring Street, 3rd Floor) Moderator - Honorable José Huizar Panelists: Kathy Feng, Common Cause; Ron Kaye, RonKayeLA; Bob Stern, Center for Governmental Studies; Xandra Kayden, League of Women Voters; LeeAnn Pelham, L.A. City Ethics Commission; James Sutton, Campaign Lawyers; and Trent Lange, California Clean Money Campaign RSVP to Events@HeadingtonMedia.com For parking arrangements, please contact the office of Los Angeles City Councilmember José Huizar @ (213) 473-7014.

Councilmember José Huizar, 14th District 200 N. Spring Street, Room 465 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 473-7014