BURBANK, California, Aug. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Live with Kelly and Mark' Notches Summertime Win With Best Total Viewer Audience in Over Three Months * Disney Entertainment Television/ Lorenzo Bevilaqua* Series photos are available here. * "Live with Kelly and Mark" hit a summertime high during the week of July 21, rising over the previous week across all measures, including Total Viewers (+7% - 2.234   more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * AJPH Medicaid extensions decreased postpartum insurance inequities * Contact: Media Relations Undocumented immigrants have limited insurance coverage after birthing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City extended Medicaid coverage for residents, including immigrants, beyond the normal 60-day period. Now a study has found that this policy changes re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The ALS Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in California and Hawaii, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing strong backing for the Biotech Consortium to Accelerate Innovation's proposal for a workshop series focused on advancing early phase development for rare diseases. In its letter, the ALS Network commended the FDA's Rare Disease Inn  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF's Orange, California site hosts its first Kids' Lab * BASF welcomed students for a hands-on interactive experience. * In partnership with Muzeo Museum in Anaheim, Kids' Lab offered two sessions to show students the connection between science and art. * ORANGE, CA, August 8, 2025 - BASF's Orange, California site recently hosted its first Kids' Lab, an interactive,   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 9 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * Agents of Deceit: How Ambassador Animals at Zoos Teach the Wrong Lessons By Liz Tyson, PhD in Animals in Captivity, Blog on August 08, 2025 While the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in North America does not provide public data on the exact numbers, in 2025 most of the 251 AZA-accredited zoos, aquariums, and related facilities have ambassador animals. Ambassador animals are captive wild animals th  more

OAKLAND, California, Aug. 9 -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Brazil's Partial Veto of "Devastation Bill" Stops Some Setbacks, but Critical Loopholes Remain Amazon Watch warns that preserved provisions still threaten Indigenous land rights and environmental protections ahead of COP30 * Brasilia, Brazil - On Friday, August 8, the Brazilian government  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Cahill Secures Victory for Global Social Media Company, Overturning California's Anti-Deepfake Law Cahill prevailed in a precedent-setting victory for a leading social media platform in the Eastern District of California, where the court struck down a California law that would have forced covered social media platforms to remove or label certain political speech about elections that the State deems fal  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * California man arrested, charged with making fake IDs for DoorDash drivers following ICE investigation * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Miguel Angel Guevara-Murillo was arrested Aug. 4 and charged by criminal complaint with possession of a document-making implement after he allegedly told investigators he used the equipment to make counterfeit state identification d  more

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 8 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Develop Creative Ways to Teach Biomanufacturing to Young Minds Project to Spark Interest and Build Workforce Readiness in Fast-Growing Industry * Mechanical engineering graduate student Wendy Joya is interested in the emerging field of biomanufacturing because it blends biology and engineering. "I find it fascinating how this field turns scientific research int  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Calvert Leaves Riverside Families At Risk in Record Heat * An extreme heat wave sweeping Southern California could shatter records this week - as temperatures in Palm Springs are expected to hit over 115 degrees, potentially putting lives at risk across Riverside County. Meanwhile, Trump is continuing his efforts to cut funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 9 -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, issued the following news: * * * Coinbase unlocks millions of assets with DEX trading TL;DR: Coinbase users will soon be able to trade millions of onchain assets directly in the Coinbase app with DEX trading. Traders can now access a new world of Base assets on decentralized exchanges through Coinbase's easy-to-use and seamless user interface. DEX trading is now r  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * EPA Abandons Solar for All Program * Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it intends to rescind all 60 grants awarded under the $7 billion in Solar for All Program. The congressionally mandated program was designed to help homeowners and communities across the country get support to install solar panels and save money on their  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE, CBP Dismantle Drug and Financial Scheme, Arrest Criminal Illegal Aliens at Los Angeles Underground Night Club * Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE and CBP are working alongside federal partners to arrest criminal illegal aliens and keep America safe WASHINGTON -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement on a U.S. Immigration and Cus  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Hosts 29th Lake Tahoe Summit, Honors Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Legacy of Environmental Stewardship * "We need to make sure that environmental conservation remains top of mind while we work to ensure Tahoe is prepared to manage visitation, and I believe we can balance the two and keep Tahoe blue. There is a lot of work to be done to ensure Lake Tahoe in its natural splendor can be e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Josh Harder Sides with Hypocrite-in-Chief Gavin Newsom * Hypocrite-in-Chief Gavin Newsom has spent years pretending to support California's independent redistricting commission. He said it himself: Now, Newsom is plotting a shameless power grab to override the will of California voters and push a gerrymandered map that benefits himself and Josh Harderbehind closed doors. "Hypocrite-in-C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Leader of Transnational Terrorist Group Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Hate Crimes, Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials, and Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists * The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 35, of Elk Grove, California -- leader of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group -- pleaded guilty to all charges against her, including so  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 9 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $10.4 Million Sale of Upper East Side Multifamily Property NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $10.4 million sale of a 34-unit, 17,110-square-foot multifamily property in New York City. "This was a rare opportun  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: * * * The Marine Corps' Newest Expeditionary Radar System Performs First Helicopter Sling Load Evaluation, One Step Closer to Fleet Forces Deployment * TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. -- The Marine Corps' newest expeditionary radar system, the Medium Range Air Defense Radar (MRADR), successfully completed a dual and single point helicopter sling load evaluation for the first time at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 7 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * My commitment to you and our company * The following note from Lip-Bu Tan was sent to all Intel Corporation employees on August 7, 2025: Dear Team, I know there has been a lot in the news today, and I want to take a moment to address it directly with you. Let me start by saying   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Selects Six Companies to Provide Orbital Transfer Vehicle Studies NASA has selected six companies to produce studies focused on lower-cost ways to launch and deliver spacecraft of various sizes and forms to multiple, difficult-to-reach orbits. The firm-fixed-price awards comprise nine studies with a maximum total value of approximately $1.4 million. The awardees are: * Arrow Science and Technology LLC, Webster, Texas   more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 9 -- National University issued the following news: * * * National University Renames Counseling Program in Honor of Alumnus Dr. Michael G. Harris The university's Community-Based Counseling Program renamed to honor the long-standing contributions of Dr. Harris in support of community mental health services * SAN DIEGO, CA (August 5, 2025) -- National University (NU), a nonprofit higher education institution dedicated to innovating around access and success for n  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Sanders, Schumer Lead Push to Reverse Trump Administration's Attempt to Withhold Immigrants' Access to Vital Programs and Services * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Minority Leader Chuc  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Chenghe Acquisition II Co. in Business Combination With Polibeli Group * Paul Hastings LLP represented Chenghe Acquisition II Co., a special purpose acquisition company, in the negotiation and execution of a business combination agreement with Polibeli Group Ltd., a B2B e-commerce platform headquartered in Indonesia. The newly combined company will be   more

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 9 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 8, 2025: * * * A Science-Based Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide: There's Room at the Table for Everyone By Rajeev Ramchand and Lisa H. Jaycox Veteran suicide remains a critical issue in the United States, claiming more than 6,000 lives annually. The suicide rate among veterans exceeds that of nonveterans and for two decades has been rising at a faster pace. Despite significant efforts by government and pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rincon Farms Inc., Gonzales, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service in support of a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The letter argues that the current broad definition has caused negative economic and social impacts on the farm, which has been in operation since the 1800s. The farmer believes the proposal would restore common sense and a  more

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 9 (TNSjou) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Finding microproteins to treat obesity and metabolic disorders Salk Institute researchers identify dozens of microproteins involved in fat storage, offering new potential drug targets for future obesity therapeutics * The obesity rate has more than doubled in the last 30 years, affecting more than one billion people worldwide. This prevalent condition is also linked to  more

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Researchers identify promising new compound to treat tuberculosis Study led by Scripps Research, Texas A&M and additional institutions highlights that the world's deadliest infectious disease needs novel, effective antibiotics. * LA JOLLA, CA--Scientists have developed a new compound that could offer a breakthrough in the global fight against tuberculosis, history's deadliest infectious   more

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Scientists build an "evolution engine" to rapidly reprogram proteins A new platform developed at Scripps Research enables fast, scalable protein evolution--opening the door to new therapies and diagnostics, and to predicting resistance mutations across many disease areas. * LA JOLLA, CA--In medicine and biotechnology, the ability to evolve proteins with new or improved functions is cruci  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Netanyahu Plan to Occupy Gaza * Schiff: "The situation in Gaza is unendurable; this will make it worse. This war must end, not escalate. " Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Israel's security cabinet voted to approve a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to occupy Gaza City. The statement from Senato  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * TARAJI P. HENSON, TIMOTHY OLYPHANT, TERRY CREWS, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS WITH GUEST HOST NICOLE BYER ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 11-15 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-inte  more

IRVINE, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine scientist takes a lesson from ultrahard, wear-resistant mollusk teeth Newly discovered formation process could enhance production of advanced materials * International team including UC Irvine materials scientist reveals biological process enabling marine mollusks called chitons to grow such indestructible teeth. * The findings serve as a blueprint for more su  more

IRVINE, California, Aug. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * New UC Irvine survey reveals shifting work landscape Latest UCI-OC Poll explores Orange County employee views * Irvine, Calif., Aug. 8, 2025 -- The University of California, Irvine School of Social Ecology today released the results of its latest UCI-OC Poll, shedding light on the changing nature of work in Orange County two years after the official end of the COVID-19   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Copper antimicrobials can drive antibiotic resistance in bacteria, but there's a fix, scientists say Key takeaways * Heavy use of antibiotics has led to bacterial strains that resist them, making some infections difficult to treat. Copper antimicrobials are increasingly used to reduce the emergence of resistant strains. * New research shows that heavy use of copper leads to the   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Human-caused climate change is expanding California's destructive fire seasons Global warming has advanced wildfire season from one to almost seven weeks earlier, a new study shows Key takeaways * Human-caused climate change was responsible for a six-to-46-day earlier start to fire season in California between 1992 and 2020, increasing the period in which large swaths of the st  more

REDLANDS, California, Aug. 9 -- The University of Redlands issued the following news: * * * Learning from the past, empowering the future Before she asks her students to consider what a political community looks like, Assistant Professor of Political Science Althea Rani Sircar asks a more pressing question: What does it take to survive unlivable times? That question became the starting point of her latest research and the heartbeat of her teaching. This summer, Sircar's exploration in this s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Joins The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda * Padilla: "I love this country so much, I will call out anybody abusing their power to undermine those fundamental rights, especially when it's the President of the United States." WATCH : Padilla slams Trump Administration's cruel ICE raids and military deployment to Los Angeles NEW YORK, NY --  more