By John Simon | PUBLISHED: March 8, 2019 at 7:24 am | UPDATED: March 8, 2019 at 7:27 am The wildfires of 2017 and 2018 have taken a devastating toll on our state, making it clear that the status quo is no longer working for California. Changes are needed, and we are committed to making them. At Pacific Gas and Electric, we have heard the calls for change and are determined to build the energy system our customers want and deserve. These changes are not an empty promise set to be delivered in the years to come, but are significant actions happening right now, in real time, with an eye toward our most important responsibility – the safety of our customers and communities. In early January, PG&E’s Board of Directors announced that it will be making substantial changes that will ensure that a majority of the company’s directors represent new and independent voices going forward. This process is well under way and will be completed by our annual meeting taking … [Read more...] about Opinion: PG&E is committed to changes to keep customers safe
Committed to change
The L.A. tech industry is run by white men. Tech investors — and the mayor — want to change that
On Monday morning, a cross section of Los Angeles’ close-knit tech investment community gathered on the plaza of the Annenberg Center for Photography to mingle with Mayor Eric Garcetti, drink mimosas – and commit to changing their ways. The event marked the beginning of PledgeLA, an initiative by the Annenberg Foundation and City Hall that asks venture capitalists and the companies that they fund to make a three-point pledge: diversify their companies at all levels, increase community engagement, and measure and report their progress. “The tech industry looks a little different because people are wearing T-shirts and flip-flops,” Garcetti said from the stage. “But the boardrooms and C-suites look like something out of ‘Mad Men.'” The initiative grew out of Annenberg Tech, a project focused on spreading the benefits of the growing local tech sector by encouraging social-impact investing and workforce development. “Tech cannot keep growing … [Read more...] about The L.A. tech industry is run by white men. Tech investors — and the mayor — want to change that
Despite persistent bias, Trial Court chief says she is committed to change
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Adrian Walker Globe Columnist July 30, 2018 The festering racial animus that had been a open secret in the Massachusetts Trial Court burst into public view four years ago.For years, black judges, in particular, had complained that they were viewed as less capable than their white peers. On regular evaluations — in which attorneys assess the judges they practice before — they were viewed far more negatively than their white counterparts. Judges who received unsatisfactory scores were subject to remedial measures. Independent evaluators who had been brought in to review the situation found clear evidence of racial bias against black judges. If those findings were validating for black judges in some sense, they were enraging as well. Advertisement Now a deeper look at the evaluations of the trial court judges has just been completed. Once again, it … [Read more...] about Despite persistent bias, Trial Court chief says she is committed to change
New Name, Same Commitment to Community
New Name, Same Commitment to Community A Q&A with Jeff Hawkins, Regional CEO of Old National Bank In the summer of 2017, Indiana-based Old National Bank announced it would acquire Minnesota-based Anchor Bank. While changes are rolling out, we spoke with Jeff Hawkins, the regional CEO of Old National Bank, about what the acquisition means for Anchor Bank, its customers and the community. Why is Anchor Bank becoming Old National Bank? With Old National, we will have more capital, more robust products and more resources to better meet our customers’ needs. What will change? The most visible change will be the bank’s new name and new logo, which will launch on May 7. While we will still serve our customers out of the same locations with our same bankers, we will be part of the Old National team — a network that began in 1834 with one location in Evansville, Indiana. Today, the bank includes more than 180 banking centers in Indiana, Kentucky, … [Read more...] about New Name, Same Commitment to Community
Luke Musgrave, Bend 3-star TE and nephew of Oregon legend, commits to Beavers over Ducks
The Oregon State Beavers football program has increased its in-state recruiting footprint under Jonathan Smith, landing three coveted prospects early in the 2019 recruiting cycle - Clackamas defensive lineman Kelsen Hennessy, West Salem athlete Anthony Gould and Marshfield defensive end Cory Stover. But Oregon State hadn't yet beaten out the Oregon Ducks for a priority in-state target. That changed in dramatic fashion Tuesday morning, as 247Sports three-star tight end Luke Musgrave, the nephew of legendary Oregon quarterback Bill Musgrave, announced his commitment to the Beavers over the Ducks: The 6-foot-5, 230-pound tight end, out of Bend High School, informed the Oregon State coaching staff of his decision Monday evening during an unofficial trip to Corvallis - the same day he added an offer from the Ducks. "It was the fit. The people felt good, and the football program," Musgrave said. "Everything felt a lot like me, a lot like home. It's similar people with similar … [Read more...] about Luke Musgrave, Bend 3-star TE and nephew of Oregon legend, commits to Beavers over Ducks