@SummerBreak- A First-of-its-kind Reality Show

Beginning June 17, the next wave in entertainment puts you right in the middle of the action as a group of SoCal teenagers heat up social media with @SummerBreak, a first-of-its-kind, unscripted mobile series that can be experienced virtually anytime, almost anywhere from AT&T*, BBDO and The Chernin Group.

As they explode out of high school for one, final, life-changing summer together, the teens will share their experiences in real-time on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and YouTube ̶ telling their stories, their way. Followed for the summer by the production crew, the @SummerBreak Twitter handle will be the hub of the show, re-tweeting the most exciting content, and releasing the daily and weekly episodes, allowing followers to get to know these kids intimately over a summer when anything can happen.

There are no scripts here, no TV networks. Unlike traditional series filmed months before airing, @SummerBreak will be released in real-time, immersing followers in the drama as it unfolds, offering an unprecedented connection to the characters and the story.

Hack for L.A. WINNERS

This weekend, as part of the National Day of Civic Hacking, the AT&T Developer Program, The i.am.angel Foundation, and the City of L.A. challenged residents, developers and students to use open government data to create new solutions to challenges facing Boyle Heights. 

Mayor-elect Garcetti was there to kick off the event, and AT&T and event partners awarded more than $25,000 in cash prizes. The top overall apps were:

• 1^st Place – HackForJobs – Challenges the typical process of "searching" for a job and brings jobs to you.
• 2^nd Place – Fruit.ly – The website and app allows users the ability to connect with neighbors and exchange fruits through a peer-to-peer network. 
• 3^rd Place – Boyle Heights Connect – Helps people communicate with the hospitals, schools and government organizations in Boyle Heights.

Teams responded to local and national data challenges. Others worked on projects that incorporate civic data and community impact objectives. Coaches and mentors from the Los Angeles tech community were available throughout the weekend.

For more information about the apps, participants, and winners of Hack4LA, visit http://hackforla.challengepost.com/