Posts published in “Southern California”

SoCal CAA meeting to inform shops on 2020 new employment laws

By Staff/Wire Reports on December 26, 2019

The California Autobody Association's employment counsel, Cory J. King, will explain major changes in California employment laws for 2020.

San Diego shop owner invests in community organization where he spent his youth

“I have a lot of friends who are willing to help,” says John Eppstein. “It really helps to have a personal tie and investment to a cause because it adds strength to the effort and people work harder.”

San Diego shop owner invests in community organization where he spent his youth

By Rob Merwin on December 19, 2019

Boys & Girls Clubs of East County benefit from grassroots toy-drive effort by John’s Automotive Care.

Team effort at Cerritos Nissan helps deliver Christmas early for vets

Marnisha Mintlow, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and formerly homeless, received a Nissan. Darren Huggins (right), the national collision director at Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, gave the presentation.

Team effort at Cerritos Nissan helps deliver Christmas early for vets

By Rob Merwin on December 19, 2019

Cerritos Nissan, CARSTAR and NABC partner to deliver much-needed transportation for two recipients.

Tulare shop serves up Christmas spirit for needy families living in weekly motels, trailer parks

From left: Ty Holscher, of Ty's Electric, and Andy and Jennie Daniels, of Frank's Automotive, spearhead the Christmas morning breakfast at the Daniels' shop for the needy.

Tulare shop serves up Christmas spirit for needy families living in weekly motels, trailer parks

By Rob Merwin on December 18, 2019

Now its seventh year, Frank's Automotive event has grown to also supply clothing and gifts to 500 people in addition to Christmas morning breakfast.

Southern Cal shops display at PPG’s SEMA booth

A 1959 Chevy Impala painted by Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan with Vibrance Collection colors at his shop, Hot Dog Kustoms, in Temecula, Calif.

Southern Cal shops display at PPG’s SEMA booth

By Staff/Wire Reports on December 17, 2019

PPG features custom cars from Temecula and Burbank shops.

ATI and ASCCA partner to provide Redondo Beach, Calif., shop training

By Staff/Wire Reports on December 16, 2019

ATI will present “Eight Essential Skills for Shop Owner Success,” Dec. 29, in Redondo Beach. The one-day event is specifically tailored to address the issues facing repair shop owners today.

NABC to host second annual “NABC Day” in Palm Springs during the 2020 CIC

By Staff/Wire Reports on December 12, 2019

NABC and its member partners raise funds to support hundreds of NABC Recycled Rides car presentations to those in need, NABC F.R.E.E. education programs for first responders, and NABC Distracted Driving Awareness campaigns.