WASHINGTON, May 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA to Host 14th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol, Advocating for MENA Inclusion and the Protection of Ethnic Studies On Monday, May 12, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will host its 14th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC). The daylong civic   more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, May 10 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * California pregnancy centers appeal pro-life speech case to 9th Circuit ADF attorneys represent NIFLA, SCV Pregnancy Center in lawsuit seeking to protect right to inform women about abortion pill reversal PASADENA, Calif. - On behalf of a nonprofit pro-life pregnancy center and a nonprofit network of  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Fred A. Toomer Elementary School Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Community Schoolyard Trust for Public Land and Atlanta Public Schools (APS) celebrated the May 7 ribbon cutting of the newly transformed Fred A. Toomer Elementary School schoolyard in the Kirkwood neighborhood--a vibrant, multi-use environment that supports learning, play and community connection. The pro  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * New York Assembly Passes the Buck on Top Energy Affordability Policy in Budget Again New York, NY -- Albany lawmakers will vote to pass the FY 2026 NYS budget, which neglects energy affordability entirely and, once again, fails to include any provisions of the NY HEAT Act. As the federal government guts programs to help people keep their heat on, the NY HEAT Act would protect Ne  more

SAN DIEGO, California, May 10 -- SANDAG, an association of local San Diego County governments, issued the following news: * * * SANDAG Board Approves $1.3 Billion Budget to Advance Transportation in the San Diego Region FY 2026 Budget Prioritizes Essential Infrastructure, Services, and Long-Term Planning On Friday, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved a $1.3 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to support the planning and delivery of transportation infrastructure, services, and long-term mo  more

SANTA MONICA, California, May 10 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: * * * SANTANA'S ANDY VARGAS, LESLIE GRACE, MUNI LONG, AND SUSANNA HOFFS ADDED TO THE LINEUP OF PERFORMERS AT THE GRAMMY HALL OF FAME(R) GALA ON MAY 16 AS PERFORMANCE DETAILS ARE REVEALED ONLINE AUCTION NOW LIVE FEATURING SIGNED GUITARS FROM CHAPPELL ROAN, CHARLI XCX, CHRIS MARTIN, SABRINA CARPENTER, AND MANY MORE WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (MAY 9, 202  more

MILPITAS, California, May 9 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Applauds New Bill to Clarify Tax Credit Eligibility for Critical Semiconductor Suppliers Under U.S. CHIPS Act MILPITAS, Calif. - May 9, 2025 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced support of the Stren  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 9 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Congratulations, Pope Leo XIV On behalf of its membership, staff and Board of Trustees, the Simon Wiesenthal Center congratulates Pope Leo XIV and the Catholic community on his election as the new Pontiff. The Simon Wiesenthal Center has been honored by its close and warm relationships with every Pope since John Paul II and looks forward to continuing to grow this friendship wi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Statement from Trust for Public Land CEO on Congressional House Committee's Vote to Mandate the Sale of Public Lands Denver, CO - Trust for Public Land CEO and President, Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser issued the following statement upon news that the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee voted to mandate the sale of public lands in Western states. "Congress has shown   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Trust For Public Land and Oregon State University Announce Acquisition of 3,110 Acres in Tualatin Mountain Forest Trust For Public Land (TPL) and Oregon State University (OSU), in partnership with Metro, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and local community organizations, announced today the acquisition of 3,110 acres of timber land from Weyerhaeuser Company. Loc  more