SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Forty-five community, environmental, and animal welfare organizations -- together representing tens of millions of people across the United States -- filed public comments yesterday with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pressing for strong protections against water pollution from slaughterhouses and animal rendering facilities. The EPA published a proposal to strengthen existing pro  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 30 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * A Scripps Research team found that a new therapeutic that targets the kappa opioid receptor in the brain may reduce alcohol dependence. * * * Scripps Research scientists have found that LY2444296--a compound that selectively blocks the kappa opioid receptor (KOP)--may reduce drinking in cases of alcohol dependence in animal studies. The findings, which were published March 9, 2024, in S  more

SAN LORENZO, California, March 30 -- The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association issued the following news release: Locus magazine has a long history in our field; from a one-page zine founded to support a Worldcon bid, it has grown to become the premier industry magazine for science fiction and fantasy publishing. For decades, they've covered the news from authors signing with agents to sales of books to multi-page spreads for award ceremonies. There are many online and print venues w  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 30 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news release: As required by the Legislature, the State Bar has published three reports detailing its funding needs to support its public protection mission in 2025 and beyond. The three interdependent reports provide lawmakers, who approve the fee bill every year, with recommendations and options to ensure that the State Bar's funding adequately supports its mission. The State Bar has had just one fee inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund issued the following news release: Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) carries forth the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall strongly believing that where you are born should not determine who you become. Our member schools play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students - helping to break down barriers for those chasing what can often seem impossible. Determined to be the first college graduate in her family, Ariana Tutwil  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 30 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Macy's continue their longstanding partnership and commitment to creating a more sustainable future by supporting TPL's transformative Community Schoolyards(TM) initiative. As part of Macy's, Inc.'s social purpose platform, Mission Every One, from April 1 through April 30, the brand will host a special round-up in-store and online donation campaign to support the t  more

SHERMAN OAKS, California, March 30 -- The Valley Economic Alliance issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Los Angeles Metro will receive the Community Builder Award at The Valley Economic Alliance (The Alliance) 26th Annual Valley of the Stars Awards Gala presented by Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation, April 25, 2024, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (PST) at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City located at 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608. The Community Builder Award is presented  more