OAKLAND, California, July 18 -- As You Sow Foundation issued the following news release: The article published in Environmental International, a leading environmental health science journal, found that cotton and rayon tampons may also contain metals from agriculture or manufacturing in its August 2024 issue. While further study is needed, these metals could be absorbed into the body and result in systemic exposure. Highlights from the study include: Several toxic metals, including lead, were  more

BERKELEY, California, July 19 -- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive issued the following news release: * * * On View from August 7 through December 15, 2024 * * * The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) will unveil a new exhibition of a commissioned installation by the Los Angeles-based artist Young Joon Kwak. Kwak's immersive sculptural installation marks the latest MATRIX exhibition, a signature contemporary art series at BAMPFA that provides artists with an exp  more

LONG BEACH, California, July 19 -- Port of Long Beach issued the following news: * * * PIER B ON-DOCK RAIL SUPPORT FACILITY TO SHIFT CARGO FROM TRUCKS TO TRAINS * * * U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and officials from across the nation on Thursday attended a historic groundbreaking ceremony for "America's Green Gateway," the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a $1.567 billion endeavor that will define the future of cargo movement at the Port of Long Beach. About 500 peopl  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 19 (TNSres) -- The California New Car Dealers Association issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: * * * Q2 2024 CA Auto Outlook Report: Has Tesla Peaked in CA? Sales Slip 17% YTD; New Vehicle Registrations Decline Slightly; Ioniq 5 Steals Third Place in EVs * * * Today, the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) released its California Auto Outlook covering the first half of 2024. The report summarizes California's new vehicle registrations a  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 17 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Anchorage, AK Grupos ambientalistas nacionales y comunitarios celebraron una victoria legal este martes, cuando un juez de un tribunal de distrito federal anulo una oferta de arrendamiento para exploracion de petroleo y gas en altamar, en Cook Inlet de Alaska, al haber encontrado que el gobierno federal violo la ley al realizar la venta. La oferta de arrendamiento 258, celebrada por el   more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 19 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following news release: * * * CODEPINK Files Ethics Complaints Against Rep. Derrick Van Orden for Abuse of Power * * * Washington, D.C. -- CODEPINK has officially filed two ethics complaints against Representative Derrick Van Orden, alleging an egregious abuse of power and influence. The complaints follow an  more

SAN DIEGO, California, July 19 (TNScapp) -- The American Public Health Association issued the following news release on July 17, 2024: Last Wednesday, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act by a vote of 31 to 25. The bill would eliminate funding for Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research at both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes   more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 19 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release: Staff at the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) are proud to announce the ratification of their first collective bargaining agreement. Negotiated in partnership with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU), this agreement signifies a significant achievement in advancing the rights and working conditions of NILC employees. "Reaching this historic agreement with the NILC Union  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 19 (TNSres) -- The Public Policy Institute of California issued the following news release on July 17, 2024: * * * A MAJORITY OF LIKELY VOTERS FAVOR A $10 BILLION BOND FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCY PROJECTS; NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF CALIFORNIANS ARE NOT PREPARED FOR A DISASTER * * * Almost half of Californians are very concerned that home insurance will become more expensive due to risks from climate change. A majority of the state's likely voters say they would vote yes  more

SANTA MONICA, California, July 18 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: The Recording Academy(R)'s Best Song For Social Change Special Merit Award has been renamed the Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award in honor of the late entertainment industry icon who was a powerful voice for social justice throughout his illustrious career. Originally established in 2022, the award will continue to honor songwriters of message-driven music that speaks to the social issu  more