ANGELS GARAGE SEASON 2, EP5
Angel's Garage interview with actor RJ Mitte & Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption President / CEO Rita Soronen.
Actor RJ Mitte has appeared in several movies and TV series. He became a regular actor on AMC Network's Breaking Bad where he played a character with cerebral palsy. In real life, Mitte has a mild case of cerebral palsy. Mitte serves as the official Ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Hospitals for Children and is the celebrity face for the #CutTheBull campaign that launched in October 2014 in support of children with disabilities. He is involved with SAG-AFTRA as a member of the union's Performers with Disabilities Committee. Mitte is also currently attached to several productions as a producer.
Rita Soronen has led the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption since 2001 and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption-Canada since 2004. For over 30 years, Soronen has worked on behalf of abused, neglected and vulnerable children, providing leadership for local, state, and national efforts working to improve the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Her passion is to establish a safe, loving, and permanent home to children who are in foster care.
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption was founded in 1992 by Dave Thomas, the founder of the fast-food restaurant chain, Wendy’s. Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a nationwide, nonprofit charity foundation that is dedicated to finding permanent homes for children waiting in foster care for their future loving family. Their program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, has proven that at risk children are up to 3x more likely to be adopted.
To find out more about RJ Mitte, visit his IMDB page at - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2666409
To find out more about The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and see how you can help the cause visit - https://www.davethomasfoundation.org
This series was produced by Fast Lane Media© in association with KVVB TV.
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Please join Victorville Kiwanis on Aug 21st for the first annual Dream Big 5k around the lake at Victor Valley College .
They have an amazing event planned for everyone and it's for a great cause.
All of the event proceeds will go to the Victorville Kiwanis Club whose programs will help inspire Victorville Kids' to achieve their dream!
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Local Edition | Pizza Factory & Juice It Up!
Sometimes, when playing golf, players can get thirsty or work up an appetite. However, unlike our host Andrew Caravella, you actually have to play golf to get thirsty or hungry. We had a chance to speak with Pizza Factory of Apple Valley and Juice It Up! about some of the go-to orders that customers love grabbing when they visit.
Local Edition | Interview with Lisa Lamb, Terrance Stone and Dr. Derek King
Andrew Caravella and KVVB TV continue their interviews at the Inagural High Desert Golf thingy from the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce. We had the chance to speak to the president of Lewis Center for Educational Research, Lisa Lamb, about the newest happenings for students at the school. The Lewis Center/AAE are one of the key sponsors of the golf thing. Also, Andrew decided to chat with the rival school's president, Dr. Derek King from Excelsior Public Charter Schools, as well as Excelsior board member Terrance Stone. All conversations included things you'd expect to dicsuss with educators: Aliens, custom parking spaces, gangster rap and of course, the students.
Local Edition | Interview with Mark Creffield and Larry Cusack
He's back, and this time looking more dapper! Andrew Caravella joined the fun at this year's inaugural High Desert Regional Open. Our host was his normal chipper self on the green, getting the 411 on all the happenings with small business, education, and community in the Victor Valley. In this clip, Andrew had an opportunity to speak with Councilman Larry Cusack from the Town of Apple Valley, California and Mark Creffield, President of Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce. More outrageous clips coming soon! Additional info on GHDCC can be found at: www.ghdcc.com
Valley Insider | Tasha Champion
Valley Insider has a conversation with High Desert influencer and 2x Amazon Bestselling author Tasha Champion about her newest book "Shenomenal Women." Champion talks not only about the book and the other women authors who helped create this bestseller, but also her struggles and triumph. Champion also opens up about her cancer story and what it's been like raising 4 kids on her own. This is our "real talk" with Tasha Champion. You can pick up Tasha's newest book at shenomenal.com just in time for Moither's Day!
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Valley Insider Podcast | ServPro of Hesperia and Apple Valley
Andrew sits down with Tim from ServPro of Hesperia and Apple Valley to talk about their essential services for homes and businesses in the local area. Servpro of Hesperia/Apple Valley/Barstow/Twentynine Palms understands the stress and worry that comes with fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."
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Valley Insider | Rally West Party
People complain about the Democrats and the Republicans. What if there was a NEW political party in California to join? Would you jump ship? Andrew interviews Michael Ricotta the Pro Tem chair from the Rally West Party. A new political organization dying to be recognized as an official party in California. Andrew discusses some of the most heated topics of interest for Californians, to see where Rally West stands on them. Topics such as renewable energy, abortion, the Governor Gavin Newsom recall, healthy wages and the economy for the state.
Valley Insider | The Blanca Gomez Interview w/ Bobby Borisov
We speak with Bobby Borisov about Victorville CIty Councilwoman Blanca Gomez as she plans for a 2022 run in Washington DC. Nothing is off limits for this one. Host Andrew Caravella takes an in-depth look at Ms. Gomez's 2018 arrest, a pending lawsuit, several accusations and numerous other items that have arisen in recent years when it comes to the councilwoman. It's all next on this one hour special of Valley Insider.
Valley Insider | HD Small Biz in COVID
Small business has been dramatically impacted by COVID-19 throughout the state of California. The High Desert has had numerous businesses close down as well as many still holding on by a thread. Valley Insider discusses what businesses in our community are doing in their survival mode to stay afloat during the pandemic. Special guests include Ryan McEachron of ISU Insurance Service, Jacob Soares on Victorville Chevrolet and Brian Eudy of Anytime Fitness.
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Valley Insider | USOA Miss California
Andrew sits down with United States of America's Miss California for 2021, Nkechi Okorie, about her life and what challenges she had to overcome to get to this point in life. She's a resident of Victorville and was also Miss Victorville before winning the state title. Miss California also speaks about her non-profit that helps support disadvantaged children.
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VALLEY INSIDER PODCAST - LAUNCHES FEBRUARY 2021
Get ready! It's finally here! Andrew Caravella is back with a brand new show/podcast. Valley Insider sits down with High Desert Influencers to talk about the region and the topics that really matter to the community. Stay tuned to find out when you can watch Valley Insider this month!
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VOTE 2020 | Nathaniel Pickett
“Reopen California Freedom Rally” Victorville, Ca.
Yesterday, local Californian citizens gathered in front of the Victorville City Hall to protest Governor Gavin Newsom’s California shutdowns amid the coronavirus crisis and demanded he reopen California. Here is video footage of the event.
