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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
LA Kings and Grades of Green Team Up To Create Vital Green Spaces for Students Through Adopt-A-School Program
AEG'sLA Kings teamed up with environmental nonprofit Grades of Green to revitalize green spaces at two schools in Inglewood, CA. The initiative sought to empower students through hands-on learning and environmental education as part of Grades of Green's Adopt-A-School Garden Program. On Wednesday, May 28, LA Kings employees along with volunteers from SoCalGas worked side by side with 60 students at Bennett-Kew Elementary School to transform the school's garden into a vibrant learning environment. Before any digging took place, teams followed safety best practices by contacting 811 two business days prior to have underground utility lines marked. This important step helps prevents injuries, property damage, service disruptions, and costly fines. Throughout the day, volunteers dug, planted, and taught students about the importance of green infrastructure, how trees improve air quality, and how gardens contribute to community health. Additionally, on Monday, June 2, LA Kings employees joined with volunteers from Farmacias Similares to revitalize a second campus garden at La Tijera K-8 School. The project kicked off with a speech from the school's Principal Robbie Tate, who shared how the garden would serve as a vital outdoor classroom for students to explore science, sustainability, and career pathways in the environmental field. Students from grades K–8 then participated in digging, soil preparation, and vegetable and tree planting activities guided by environmental educators from Grades of Green. 'Our partnership with Grades of Green is about more than just planting gardens,' said Amanda Apel, Senior Director, Community Relations, LA Kings. 'It's about giving students a space to learn, grow, and connect with the environment. But it also gives our employees an opportunity to drive meaningful change in communities throughout Los Angeles. We're proud to partner with organizations like Grades of Green, SoCalGas, and Farmacias Similares to make a lasting impact in our communities.' 'SoCalGas volunteers loved working alongside students of Bennett-Kew Elementary School with Grades of Green and the LA Kings to beautify their school and enrich their educational environment,' said Andy Carrasco, Vice President, Communications, Local Government and Community Affairs, SoCalGas. 'It's also an amazing moment for the students and community to learn about how to safely dig around schools, homes and businesses so that we can keep everyone safe – always call 811 before you dig.' Grades of Green's 'Adopt-A-School' program helps create more green spaces for students and school community members to enjoy. This initiative not only provides a nurturing outdoor classroom that supports hands-on learning and career exploration in environmental sustainability and related fields but also give students the opportunity to learn about the many benefits of green spaces, including their positive impact on air quality, community health, and overall well-being. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from AEG
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LA Kings and Grades of Green Team Up To Create Vital Green Spaces for Students Through Adopt-A-School Program
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / June 6, 2025 / AEG's LA Kings teamed up with environmental nonprofit Grades of Green to revitalize green spaces at two schools in Inglewood, CA. The initiative sought to empower students through hands-on learning and environmental education as part of Grades of Green's Adopt-A-School Garden Program. On Wednesday, May 28, LA Kings employees along with volunteers from SoCalGas worked side by side with 60 students at Bennett-Kew Elementary School to transform the school's garden into a vibrant learning environment. Before any digging took place, teams followed safety best practices by contacting 811 two business days prior to have underground utility lines marked. This important step helps prevents injuries, property damage, service disruptions, and costly fines. Throughout the day, volunteers dug, planted, and taught students about the importance of green infrastructure, how trees improve air quality, and how gardens contribute to community health. Additionally, on Monday, June 2, LA Kings employees joined with volunteers from Farmacias Similares to revitalize a second campus garden at La Tijera K-8 School. The project kicked off with a speech from the school's Principal Robbie Tate, who shared how the garden would serve as a vital outdoor classroom for students to explore science, sustainability, and career pathways in the environmental field. Students from grades K-8 then participated in digging, soil preparation, and vegetable and tree planting activities guided by environmental educators from Grades of Green. "Our partnership with Grades of Green is about more than just planting gardens," said Amanda Apel, Senior Director, Community Relations, LA Kings. "It's about giving students a space to learn, grow, and connect with the environment. But it also gives our employees an opportunity to drive meaningful change in communities throughout Los Angeles. We're proud to partner with organizations like Grades of Green, SoCalGas, and Farmacias Similares to make a lasting impact in our communities." "SoCalGas volunteers loved working alongside students of Bennett-Kew Elementary School with Grades of Green and the LA Kings to beautify their school and enrich their educational environment," said Andy Carrasco, Vice President, Communications, Local Government and Community Affairs, SoCalGas. "It's also an amazing moment for the students and community to learn about how to safely dig around schools, homes and businesses so that we can keep everyone safe - always call 811 before you dig." Grades of Green's "Adopt-A-School" program helps create more green spaces for students and school community members to enjoy. This initiative not only provides a nurturing outdoor classroom that supports hands-on learning and career exploration in environmental sustainability and related fields but also give students the opportunity to learn about the many benefits of green spaces, including their positive impact on air quality, community health, and overall well-being. Students joined alongside volunteers to help transform the school's garden into a vibrant learning environment. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from AEG on Contact Info:Spokesperson: AEGWebsite: Email: info@ SOURCE: AEG View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New GM Ken Holland: "I Just Want to Win"
LA Kings General Manager Ken Holland sat down with LA Kings broadcaster Josh Schaefer and gave some noteworthy insight into how he plans to implement his new role with the franchise. When asked by Schaefer about how he intends to put his stamp on the team, Holland made it clear that he wasn't going to make a move just to be able to say that he did something. On the contrary, he emphasized that if the current roster built by Rob Blake was to go on to win the Stanley Cup next season he would be "thrilled". While many LA Kings fans are very disappointed in the team's inability to advance to the second round of the playoffs, Holland drew parallels between LA and his previous team, the Edmonton Oilers. 'We went through the same process in Edmonton: lost in the first round to Chicago, lost in the first round to Winnipeg, but you stuck with it and you keep putting yourselves in that situation. That's what's gotta happen here.' - 'We went through the same process in Edmonton: lost in the first round to Chicago, lost in the first round to Winnipeg, but you stuck with it and you keep putting yourselves in that situation. That's what's gotta happen here.' To be a LA Kings fan in 2025 is a classic "glass half-full, glass half-empty" situation. For some, four straight years of playoff failure is definitely an empty glass, whereas Ken Holland sits squarely in the half-full camp: "The most important thing over 82 is to qualify. And then things have got to happen in there internally: growth of some kids, maybe a move or an addition at the trade deadline.' As every longtime Kings fan knows, it took "45 years for the Kings to wear their crown" and it has been 11 years since they lost won the Stanley Cup. The fan base is hungry to get back to that level, which is completely understandable. According to Holland's metric, however, the team is already doing the first step of the plan: qualifying for the playoffs every season. The next step of the plan now falls upon Holland: winning playoff series. How long that will take and how much patience fans will have with the process remains to be seen: 'It can't be that the manager is going to make some blockbuster trade or some free agent signing, it might happen, but that's not the only…odds are it's not going to happen, it's gotta be brick by brick.' Now that the dust has settled on the latest first round flameout, can one begin to take stock of how much of this recent playoff failure is due to LA not playing up to the moment or is it more a question of Edmonton just being a very good team? They have ended up in the Western Conference Finals three out of the past five years, which probably doesn't happen by accident. The Oilers were also one good third period away from winning the Cup last year, despite having fallen into the dreaded 0-3 hole to start the series. Thus, a begrudging stick tap may be due for the Oilers, as hard as that may be for the inhabitants of The Kingdom. Edmonton being good, however, shouldn't completely absolve the Kings of their failings. You have to beat good teams, even great teams if you want to win the Cup. There are no easy outs in the Western Conference. End of story. Now it's up to Ken Holland to draft a new ending for the LA Kings. And as the esteemed Elliotte Friedman likes to say, "you always have a chance to rewrite the narrative."
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kings' Fiala and Team Switzerland Shutout Team USA 3-0
In his first game of the 2025 IIHL Mens World Championships, Kevin Fiala came ready to play. Looking creative and dangerous with the puck all afternoon and into the evening, the 35-goal scorer for the LA Kings this past season played a big role in handing Team USA its first loss of the tournament. Playing alongside New Jersey Devil Nico Hischier and Swiss-American Tyler Moy on the top line, the addition of Fiala may have contenders like Canada, the USA, Czechia, and Sweden looking over their shoulders a bit. In what has become familiar to LA Kings' fans over the years, Kevin was "being Kevin" out there for the Swiss during this game, which works much more often than not. In addition to some risky passes and decisions in his own zone, Fiala used his skating to attack the US defenders up ice and was constantly looking to create chances. The MVP from the 2024 Worlds also clanked a hard wrister off of US goalie Joey Daccord's post and used his stickhandling and skating to draw a penalty as well. Advertisement Although dominating in puck possession during most of the first period, Team USA had trouble mustering a consistent attack for most of the game against last year's silver medalists and looked out of sorts for large stretches of the contest. In this type of tournament, teams need to come together quickly and sometimes lack the chemistry needed to form a cohesive unit. Team USA will need to quickly find its mojo if it hopes to come away with the gold medal on May 25th. After opening the scoring at 12:46 of the first period on a lob deflection from Damian Riat, the Swiss would make it 2-0 just three minutes later. Kevin Fiala backed up the US defense with speed and dropped the puck back to Jonas Siegenthaler, who zipped a wrist shot past Daccord. Swiss goalie Leonardo Gemoni, currently playing for Swiss National League A team EV Zug, stopped all 23 shots he faced, answering those who second guessed his selection to the national side this year. Preliminary stage play will resume for the Swiss on May 15th when they square off with Germany, while the US will look to get back in the win column against Norway on May 14th.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The LA Kings and Splitero Expand Strategic Partnership to Support Homeowners Across Southern California and Beyond
Renewed Multiyear Deal Brings Deeper Fan Engagement, Broader Brand Visibility, and Timely Home Equity Solutions to one of Splitero's Most Important Markets LOS ANGELES, May 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two-time Stanley Cup Champions the LA Kings and Splitero, the financial technology company that provides homeowners better options to access home equity, are renewing and expanding their strategic partnership. The multiyear renewal agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, reinforces Splitero's role as the LA Kings' Official and Exclusive Home Equity Partner, marking their shared commitment to serving Southern California homeowners with accessible, debt-free financial solutions. Additionally, the enhanced relationship provides Splitero with new opportunities for fan engagement, impactful education, and brand integration at a time when demand for smarter home equity options is at an all-time high. "Splitero represents the kind of partner we value—innovative, consumer-first, and deeply invested in making a difference," said LA Kings President, Luc Robitaille. "Together, we're offering fans more than entertainment, we're delivering real value, and we're excited to grow this partnership for seasons to come." With interest rates remaining high, inflation impacting everyday costs, and traditional credit tightening, many homeowners—especially in expensive markets like Los Angeles—are looking for alternative ways to access cash without sacrificing historically low mortgage rates locked in during prior economic cycles. This partnership comes at a pivotal time, offering thousands of Kings fans access to a powerful, underutilized financial tool: their own home equity. With Splitero, fans are offered a differentiated alternative to traditional home equity loans or lines of credit. Through its innovative Home Equity Investments (HEIs), the company provides homeowners with a lump sum of cash in exchange for a portion of their home's future value—without requiring monthly payments, interest, or income verification. Its proprietary Maturity Match™ model aligns the HEI term with the homeowner's remaining mortgage timeline, offering unmatched flexibility to repurchase their equity share at any point within the term, penalty-free. As the Official and Exclusive Home Equity Partner of the LA Kings, Splitero will be prominently integrated across multiple touchpoints during the NHL season. Fans can expect to see the brand featured on static dasherboards, LED ribbon boards, scoreboard halo signage, and digitally enhanced dasherboards during all home games at Arena, as well as during select nationally broadcast matchups. The company will also be embedded into the Kings' social media presence through recurring branded content, including the team's "Kings Keys" feature.
