SACRAMENTO, California, July 9 -- CAWA (previously the California Automotive Wholesalers Association), a group that says it represents automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors and retailers, issued the following news release: At the CAWA June Leadership & Educational Forum, Brian Cruickshank of Schwartz Advisors, was elected the 2025 Secretary to the Board of Directors. Other officers for the 2025 year will be: Chair Wayne Schaack of the Pronto Network, Vice-Chair Dan Han  more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, July 9 -- The Ad Council issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: The Ad Council announced today that Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger will be receiving the organization's Award for Public Service at its Public Service Award Dinner on December 5, 2024, at the Glasshouse in New York City. "Under Bob's leadership, Disney has continued its longstanding commitment to public service and social impact. Bob is a role model for so many in the industry and we look f  more

LA JOLLA, California, July 9 -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * The newly appointed faculty are making transformative discoveries in areas ranging across drug discovery, neuroscience, chemistry, immunity and more. * * * Scripps Research is welcoming eight new scientists who bring their expertise to advance crucial discoveries in human health. They aim to make significant strides in areas including HIV, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune disorders a  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 8 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Honolulu, HI -- Hui Malama Honokohau and Hawai`i County reached a partial settlement agreement on Friday, July 5, 2024, in a lawsuit Earthjustice filed on behalf of the community group last fall. The Hui sued the county for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging treated sewage from the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) into Honokohau Harbor through groundwater, harming ha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: NFA has ordered Rimar Capital LLC (Rimar Capital), an NFA Member commodity trading advisor located in Burlingame, California, and Itai Royi Liptz (Liptz), an associated person (AP) and a principal of Rimar Capital and an NFA Associate, to withdraw from and not reapply for NFA membership and principal status for 30 months. If either Rimar Capital or Liptz seeks NFA membership or principal status foll  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA was recently in Sacramento, Calif. to testify in opposition to SB 1066, a bill that would create an extended producer responsibility plan for pyrotechnic marine flares, including smoke flares and hand flares. These types of flares are shown to be among the most highly visible distress signals, especially in daylight when most recreational boaters are on the wat  more