LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 9 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * CODEPINK Condemns Trump's Outrageous $50 Million Bounty Against Venezuela President Maduro CODEPINK condemns the Trump administration's latest escalation of aggression against Venezuela by offering a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela's elected p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Wild Rabbit Aerial Productions, a Duarte, California-based aerial production company specializing in drone cinematography, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, highlighting issues that could jeopardize the company's ability to operate and impact the American film industry. The owner and chief aerial cinematographer has urged the department to address mounting delays experienced with Customs and Border Protection, which have led to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security within the U.S. Department of Commerce urging a thorough investigation into the import practices affecting the competitiveness of the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry in the United States. The organization highlights significant concerns regarding foreign government subsidies and predatory trade practices that could undermine nationa  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Asterion Industrial Partners on Sale of 28% Stake in Sorgenia * Gibson Dunn advised Asterion Industrial Partners, an independent investment management firm with an experienced team focusing on European infrastructure, on the sale of a 28% stake in Italian renewables company Sorgenia. The transaction forms part of a strategic reorganisation   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented Central American Bank for Economic Integration in First-Ever Public ESG Bond Issuance in Costa Rica * Gibson Dunn represented the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) on a CRC71.1 billion offering of Notes in Costa Rica's first-ever public Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) bond issuance. The issuance was cond  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 9 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Hawai'i Federal Court Nullifies Fisheries Service Letter Allowing Destructive Fishing in Pacific National Monument * Honolulu, HI -- On Friday evening, the federal district court in Honolulu ruled that commercial fishing cannot legally continue in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, which is located to the south and southwest of Hawai'i. The court's order de  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Move LA, a coalition-building nonprofit organization advocating for transformative mobility solutions in Los Angeles County, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the urgent need for increased federal funding for transit operations. As California faces a fiscal cliff projected at half a billion dollars in 2026/27, the organization highlights that additional federal investments could relieve significant budget pressures w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- New World Medical Inc., a medical device company known for innovations aimed at enhancing vision, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding errors they believe exist in the proposed 2026 Medicare Program regulations. These regulations pertain to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems. In their letter, New World Medical, Rancho Cucamonga, California, expresses concern   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Pyka Inc., an industry-leading unmanned aircraft systems company based in Alameda, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security addressing an ongoing Section 232 national security investigation concerning the import of UAS and their components. The letter highlights the critical need for a robust domestic supply chain in light of increasing demand for drones across various sectors, especially agriculture and defense. In the lette  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Shooter targets CDC * Contact: Media Relations Statement from APHA Executive Director Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, MD Our thoughts are with the dedicated staff of the CDC, members of the Emory University community and the family and friends of the slain officer, but they deserve more than thoughts and prayers. They deserve our support and we must all work   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic funding in surface transportation. The letter addresses key priorities for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization, outlining recommendations that aim to enhance regional infrastructure and align with federal goals. SCAG, established in 1965, serves as a vital policy-making body for   more

LOS ANGLES, California, Aug. 9 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on Aug. 8, 2025: * * * TikTok Launches Exclusive Jonas Brothers In-App Experience to Celebrate "Greetings From Your Hometown" Celebrate 20 years of Jonas Brothers with a new multi-tab hub featuring their new album, tour, and exclusive fan content * The multi-platinum, global pop superstars Jonas Brothers have been in the game for 20 years and they are still rocking. Celebrating t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Transform has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation underscoring the critical need for enhanced federal funding to support the nation's public transit systems, particularly in light of ongoing financial challenges faced by transit operators across the country. The organization emphasizes that reliable transit is essential for economic success and social equity, benefitting not only essential workers but also historically marginalized co  more