LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 23 -- The Airline Passenger Experience Association issued the following news release: * * * APEX/IFSA Global EXPO Brought Together 3,000+ Airline Industry Insiders * * * More than 3,000 of the top airline industry decision makers, including representatives from nearly 100 airlines, walked the industry's most comprehensive show floor, APEX/IFSA Global EXPO. Co-located with FTE at the Long Beach Convention Center in California, the three-day record-breaking event   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 23 -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: As Congress considers reauthorization of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for a fourth time, KFF explores the debate over abortion policy that has stalled the legislation and the potential implications if Congress does not reauthorize the program. PEPFAR spans more than 50 countries and has been reported to have saved 25 million lives since  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- The League of California Cities issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: The League of California Cities today honored Asm. Christopher Ward (D-San Diego), Asm. Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton), Asm. Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City), and Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa) for their support and dedication to local communities with its Distinguished Legislative Leadership Award during the Cal Cities' Annual Conference and Expo. "Throughout their careers, these law  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- The California Manufacturers and Technology Association issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed T-Rex Truck Products, Inc. to the organization today. The off-road accessory and utility rack manufacturer operates its three brands, T-Rex Grilles, Zroadz Off-Road Products and US Rack, out of its headquarters in Corona, California. "Every manufacturing job creates more than two ot  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- The California Manufacturers and Technology Association issued the following news release: The first-ever finalists of the Coolest Thing Made in California competition hosted by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) were announced today. From a pool of 100 nominated products and almost 77,000 votes later, the Top 4 products in the Coolest Thing Made in California competition are: 1. Carmazzi Caramel Corn's Popcorn in Sacramento 2. Mil  more

SANTA ROSA, California, Sept. 16 -- The Climate Center, a climate policy organization working to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, issued the agency statement: * * * The 2023 California legislative session has come to a close and three critical pieces of climate legislation -- SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1167 -- are waiting for Governor Newsom's signature. He has the power right now to sign these bills into law and lead the nation in holding billion-dollar corporations accountable for their part in   more

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- CompTIA issued the following news release: RapidAscent, Inc. (RA), a national educational apprenticeship organization, today announced its official recognition by the State of California for its Cyber Security Apprenticeship Program, marking a significant milestone in the organization's commitment to providing exceptional vocational training and career development opportunities for veterans nationwide. RA is a member of the CompTIA Apprenticeships for Te  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 16 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2023, California State Director Katelyn Roedner Sutter: * * * Last evening, the California State Legislature wrapped up the 2023 session, during which they advanced both nation-leading climate policy and essential, targeted measures to make California's vision of a clean and equitable climate future a reality. While this work is not finished, California's leaders have taken meaningful  more

STANFORD, California, Sept. 23 -- The Hoover Institution at Stanford University issued the following news release: The Hoover Institution Library & Archives has acquired a photo album presented to Norman Buckle Obbard, who was a United States businessman and participant in the Time news tour of Europe in November 1963. In November 1963, the weekly news magazine Time invited 20 corporate executives and one college president from the United States to go on a news tour to Washington, DC, and thro  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- The League of California Cities issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: The League of California Cities announced its 2023-24 leadership and Board of Directors on Friday, Sept. 22, as part of the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The Cal Cities Board of Directors elected Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra to serve as president, Rancho Cucamonga Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Kennedy to serve as first vice president, and El Cerrito Council Member Gabe Quinto to  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 22 -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Four unsuspecting Los Angeles-area Jewish day school educators have been recognized with the prestigious Jewish Educator Award (JEA) for their outstanding contributions to upholding excellence in education. The Awards, including unrestricted $15,000 cash prizes, are presented annually during surprise assemblies by the Milken Family Foundation (MFF) in partnership with Builders  more

IRVINE, California, Sept. 23 -- The MIND Research Institute issued the following news release: MIND Education welcomes Jason Mendenhall as Chief Product Officer to lead their Product, Curriculum and Instruction, and Engineering teams. Jason brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in educational technology and has driven impactful innovation in assessment, curriculum, and instructional practice. Mendenhall comes to MIND with an extensive history of improving learning and teaching aro  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 23 -- The San Francisco Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: Since 1963, The San Francisco Foundation's Community Leadership Awards have recognized the Bay Area's most creative, innovative, and community-driven leaders who address the region's most pressing challenges. This ongoing award celebrates the foundation's legacy of amplifying voices that are reimagining and transforming our community. We are proud to announce the 2023 winners  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 23 -- The Exploratorium issued the following news release: Calling all explorers! The Exploratorium invites families, friends, and science enthusiasts of all ages to an unforgettable day of exploration and play at Wonder Funday 2023. Taking place on Sunday, October 1, 2023, this annual event is not just a fun-filled day, but also a vital fundraiser for science education. Wonder Funday is the ultimate family playdate and educational fundraiser rolled into one sp  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 23 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news release: The State Bar of California Board of Trustees marked a leadership transition at its September 21-22 meeting, as Board Chair Brandon Stallings, Vice Chair Jose Cisneros, and new Trustee Mary Huser were sworn into office. Stallings was the Board's previous Vice Chair, and Cisneros, appointed to the Board by Governor Gavin Newsom, chaired the committee that helped create the Client Trust Account P  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 23 -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued the following news: The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC), a leading Jewish Human Rights Organization and an NGO at the United Nations, commended the 30-minute speech given by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean and Director of Global Social Action at the SWC, issued the following statement: Just days before Yom Kippur, Prime Minist  more