SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) has named Seth Brysk director of its Northern California regional office. Brysk returns to AJC after serving as Chief Officer of External Affairs & Partnerships at the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund in San Francisco and as Central Pacific regional director for the Anti-Defamation League. Brysk previously served as AJC Los Angeles regional dire  more

NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) has named Seth Brysk director of its Northern California regional office. Brysk returns to AJC after serving as Chief Officer of External Affairs & Partnerships at the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund in San Francisco and as Central Pacific regional director for the Anti-Defamation League. Brysk previously served as AJC Los Angeles regional   more

SAN DIEGO, California, June 11 (TNSres) -- The American Public Health Association issued the following news release: In the United States, various minoritized racial and ethnic groups have reduced access to quality healthcare compared to their non-Hispanic White counterparts. Studies have shown that implicit biases among healthcare professionals stemming from unscientific notions-such as the belief that Black patients experience less pain compared to White patients-lead to mistreatment of minor  more

NOVATO, California, June 12 (TNSres) -- The Buck Institute for Research in Aging issued the following news: * * * Findings provide insight into interventions to maintain normal immunity in space and during aging on the ground * * * As long as humans have been traveling into space, astronauts have experienced significant health effects from the extreme conditions of space flight, notably the reduction of gravity. Two Buck scientists led a team that has revealed for the first time how the lac  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- The California Farm Bureau issued the following news release: The California Farm Bureau is pleased to announce Dan Durheim as its new chief operating officer. This is a newly created leadership role for the 105-year-old nonprofit organization. Most recently, Durheim served as associate vice president of sponsor relations for Nationwide Insurance, building strong relationships with state Farm Bureaus, including the California Farm Bureau. He served a nearly 1  more

TEMECULA VALLEY, California, June 11 -- Equality California issued the following statement on June 10, 2024: * * * Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, issued the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to the successful recall of anti-LGBTQ+ Temecula Valley Unified School Board President Dr. Joseph Komrosky in a special election on Tuesday, June 4th: "Over the past couple of years, LGBTQ+ youth have been under attack  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, June 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: PETA is telling the dairy industry to take a hike in protest of its declaration of June as National Dairy Month with a sky-high message near Farmdale Creamery giving California Cheese Trail patrons food for thought about the suffering behind every wheel of brie or cut of Camembert and urges everyone to try vegan cheeses, which are a big step up. Photo of a billboard featuring a  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Honolulu, Hawai`i -- Conservation groups have filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui from killing and injuring endangered Hawaiian petrels (`ua`u) during the upcoming fledging season. Conservation Council for Hawai'i and the Center for Biological Diversity, represented by Earthjustice, filed suit against the resort in early May for its fa  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 12 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: The youngest of three children, Jerelyn Biehl was born into a sailing family. She learned sailing from her parents and as a teenager absorbed all things boating at her father's marine store. She shared sailing with kids during summers in high school and college. After competing for the University of California, Los Angeles Sailing Team, she met her husband on the racecourse. They fostered a  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- The Wine Institute issued the following news release on June 11, 2024: Wine Institute today announced the promotion of Justin McGuirk to vice president and general counsel, effective immediately. McGuirk previously served as Wine Institute's senior counsel. "Justin has done a tremendous job during his time at Wine Institute," said Wine Institute President and CEO Robert P. Koch. "His experience and expertise will continue to be invaluable to our members on a   more

LAGUNA BEACH, California, June 12 -- My Hero Project issued the following news release on June 11, 2024: The Rivian South Coast Theater was packed Saturday evening, to celebrate World Oceans Day. The MY HERO Project hosted the event, which featured short ocean-themed films, music and speakers. The program began with a selection of short films from the "Laguna Eco Heroes" documentary, funded by Massen Greene Foundation. The films highlight the work of Laguna Bluebelt, The Pacific Marine Mammal   more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 (TNSres) -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * Readmission rate of open liver surgery is 20-25% at most major cancer centers, yet the readmission rate for robotic hepatectomy was 1.6% in this retrospective analysis of data from six centers in two nations * * * A new study guided by a renowned surgeon at City of Hope(R), one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, demonstrates that robotic liver surge  more

SANTA MONICA, California, June 12 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The National Interest on June 11, 2024: * * * Did Kim Jong-un Really Seek to Denuclearize? By Bruce W. Bennett Did North Korean leader Kim Jong-un really seek to denuclearize? Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in claims in his recent memoir that Kim was sincere in promising to denuclearize in 2018, and Moon believed him. Moon sees the failure to pursue Kim's willingness as a major lost o  more

SANTA MONICA, California, June 12 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to Politico Europe on June 11, 2024: * * * It Isn't All Bad News for Ukraine By Howard J. Shatz Spearheaded by the U.K., a growing number of Ukraine's allies are now allowing the weapons they've supplied the country to be fired into Russian territory, giving Kyiv a potential boost on the battlefield amid hopes of blunting Russia's offensive on Kharkiv. Less dramatic, but just as consequential, is the fact tha  more

SANTA MONICA, California, June 12 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: The Recording Academy(R), the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards(R), is embarking on a path to extend its efforts to support music creators on a global scale. The Academy has agreements with Ministries of Cultures and key stakeholders across the Middle East and Africa to collaborate on a framework to bolster the Academy's presence and services in these rapidly growing music regions. "This is excit  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSres) -- The San Francisco Foundation issued the following commentary on June 10, 2024: * * * The Power of Our Network of Bay Area Philanthropists - Highlights From Our First Bay Area Giving Summit By J.M. Johnson The energy was palpable, and the conversations were rich at last month's Bay Area Giving Summit, where 100 individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the Bay Area through their giving and investing for impact came together  more

MILPITAS, California, June 11 (TNSres) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following statement on June 10, 2024: * * * SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today issued the following statement from Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas. Stockunas commends a proposed legislative action by the United States government to address the Notice of F  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- Equal Rights Advocates issued the following statement on June 10, 2024: * * * The following is a statement from the Stronger California Advocates Network: As California lawmakers and Governor Newsom work to finalize a budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Stronger California Advocates Network urges our leaders to prioritize the needs of state's most vulnerable citizens and celebrates the support the legislature has already shown for working women and fa  more

MONROVIA, California, June 11 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: International relief and development agency World Vision is urging action from the G7 leaders this week to address the devastating impact of the global food crisis on children. As part of the organisation's global "Enough" campaign to tackle child hunger and malnutrition, World Vision has issued four recommendations to the leaders who are gathering in Apulia, Italy between 13-15 June, 2024. Recommen  more