WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced today that PBS SoCal (Southern California) has been selected as the lead station for a national public media civic content and engagement initiative. Leading into 2026 and the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, the short-form, digital first initiative will collect and share the stories of Americans describing the de  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 -- The Exploratorium issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Exploratorium to host its annual playdate and vital fundraiser on Sunday, October 6 * * * The Exploratorium is thrilled to invite families, friends, and science enthusiasts of all ages to its beloved Wonder Funday on Sunday, October 6th, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This annual fundraising event promises a day of hands-on science, discovery, and interactive activities, offering a   more

SAN RAFAEL, California, Sept. 17 -- The First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: The First Amendment Coalition asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign into law AB 1825, the California Freedom to Read Act, because it will help guard against censorship in our public libraries. * * * To: The Honorable Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California, 1021 O Street, Suite 9000, Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: AB 1825 (Muratsuchi) -- request for signature Dear Governor Newsom: We write on behal  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- The Milken Institute issued the following news release: (Washington, DC) --The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), in partnership with the Ann Theodore Foundation, today announced that more than $2.4 million in funding is being awarded to five interdisciplinary research teams who applied to the Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative. The Ann Theodore Foundation and SPARC are  more

DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * Report highlights factors driving Americans to hold on to their vehicles longer, sheds light on their aftermarket spending * * * New research (www.sema.org/research) by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is shedding light on the latest trends and developments in vehicle lifecycles, and providing new insights for those who provide parts for accessori  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The American Red Cross issued the following news release: * * * Support Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. * * * Hundreds of American Red Cross disaster workers are still responding on two coasts as what's left of Hurricane Francine threatens flooding across several southern states this weekend and wildfires in southern California continue to force thousands of p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Oakland, CA Twenty-six environmental leaders from across the country are receiving national awards from the Sierra Club this year. The organization's top honor, the Sierra Club Changemaker of the Year Award, goes to Bruce Hamilton of Berkeley, California. A wildlife biologist by training, Hamilton became involved with the Sierra Club in the 1970s, first as a volunteer and then as a member of the   more