WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * "SH*T MAN" MIN: Fit for the Drunk Tank, Not Congress * Shit man, it's been exactly two years since Democrat Dave Min pleaded no contest to drunk driving and he's still on probation. Min was arrested for behind the wheel of a government car with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit. WATCH : Min's reckless behavior is a pattern : putting himself first and California familie  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Please Touch Museum (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/16/25) * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 9:31-10:02 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Please Touch Museum" (422) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/16/25) Logline: Abbott Elementary goes on a schoolwide field trip to the Please Touch Museum, which has some of the older kids skeptical. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next da  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Rally (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/19/25) * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 9:00-9:31 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Rally" (421) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/19/25) Logline: Ava and the Abbott teachers go to the district to plead for Ava's job back. Meanwhile, Gregory handles duties as interim principal. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. **  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3511 (9/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/12/25) * SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3511" (3511) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/12/25) Logline: It's a night of silliness as teens hilariously ramble post-dental surgery, followed by a musical tribute to the tumultuous cat-dog relationship. Then, a mom disc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following statement on Aug. 29, 2025: * * * BSA: CA Senate Must Reject 1018 Following Approps Vote BSA Senior Vice President of US Government Relations Craig Albright reacts to the California Senate Appropriations Committee's vote to advance AB 1018 without amendment: "BSA calls upon the California Senate to oppose AB 1018, sweeping legislation that would subject many industries and routine artif  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA Reiterates Opposition as SB 771 Advances from Assembly Appropriations, Urges Explicit Free-Speech Safeguards Before Floor Vote * The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reiterated its opposition to Senate Bill 771 (Stern) following the bill's a  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * California Senate Appropriations Committee Fails to Pass Legislation to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns; California Chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Responds * SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following statement after the  more

PASADENA, California, Aug. 29 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Biochemists Uncover New Rules of Mitochondrial Protein Import * Mitochondria are cellular organelles that are popularly known as the "powerhouses of the cell" because of the important role they play in making ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the molecular fuel that powers most cellular functions. These organelles originated over a billion years ago when a primitive archaeal cell ente  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington posted the following news release: * * * Cartel connected drug distribution ring that used semi-trucks to transport huge loads disrupted with multiple arrests Wiretap case results in 37 count indictment targeting 15 defendants * Over the last three weeks, federal, state and local law enforcement have been working to dismantle a cartel-connected drug trafficking ring distributing fentanyl,  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Achieves Highest Quality, Performance Rating * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have again given Cedars-Sinai Medical Center a five-star hospital rating--the highest distinction from the federal agency--marking the eighth straight time that Cedars-Sinai has been rated among the hospitals providing patients with  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Daughtry vs. Papa Roach and Earth, Wind & Fire vs. The War & Treaty (9/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/30/24) * MONDAY, SEPT. 2 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Daughtry vs. Papa Roach and Earth, Wind & Fire vs. The War & Treaty" (1004) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/30/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, Daughtry and Papa Roach face   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: George Wallace vs Lil Rel Howery and Bobby Flay vs Carla Hall (9/17) * THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "George Wallace vs Lil Rel Howery and Bobby Flay vs Carla Hall" (1109) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, actor-comedians George Wallace and Lil Rel Howery go head-to-head, followed by celebrity chefs   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Lainey Wilson vs Leanne Morgan and Jordan Chiles vs Stephen Nedoroscik (9/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/11/25) * THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Lainey Wilson vs Leanne Morgan and Jordan Chiles vs Stephen Nedoroscik" (1108) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/11/25) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, award-winning singer  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Collaborative Combat Aircraft Takes to Air for Flight Testing * In a major step toward a new era of airpower, the Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program Aug. 27, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch -- signaling a paradigm shift in the way the Air Force acquires new weapon systems.   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 29 [Category: Media] -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Common Sense Media-Backed Kids' Online Safety Bills Clear Major Hurdle in California Legislature * SAN FRANCISCO, August 29, 2025 -- In a major development for kids' online safety in California, the California Senate Appropriations Committee today gave its approval to two kids' online safety bills sponsored by Common Sense Media and authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kaha  more

YONKERS, New York, Aug. 30 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on California Senate Appropriations Committee holding the California Location Privacy Act Sacramento, California -- The California Senate Appropriations Committee made A.B. 322, the California Location Privacy Act, into a two-year bill, effectively killing the legislation for the session. A.B. 322, introduced by Assemblymember Chris Ward, would have amended the California Consume  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Meink Visit Vandenberg Space Force Base in California * View 21 satellites of SDA's Tranche 1 Transport Layer ahead of their operations from Grand Forks Air Force Base ***Click here for media resources. CALIFORNIA - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee and co-chair of the Senate Space Force Cau  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Duarte and Lopez: Two Extremists, One Agenda to Threaten Californians * Now that notorious anti-worker extremist John Duarte has hand-picked Javier Lopez and donated the maximum amount to his campaign for California's 13th Congressional District - it's clear: Lopez is Duarte's choice to continue carrying out his extreme agenda. And that should alarm every Central Valley voter. On  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Exclusively Presents Premier Lacrosse League Semifinals, Live from Philadelphia * The Premier Lacrosse League season continues with Semifinals action on Monday, Sept. 1, live from Subaru Park in Philadelphia, Pa. Drew Carter will handle play-by-play with Quint Kessenich and Ryan Boyle as analysts and Dana Boyle reporting. Monday on ESPN+, the Philadelphia Waterd  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 30 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Kirk Long, former CEO at Crescent City Surgical Centre, from an Aug. 14, 2025, field hearing entitled "Breaking Barriers: Improving Veterans' Mental Health in Louisiana": * * * Good morning. I am Kirk Long and I thank Senator Cassidy for his invitation to speak today. I am also a United States Marine Corps veteran, and the proud father of an active-duty Marine currently serving at Camp  more

COSTA MESA, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian Wins Datos Insights' 2025 Impact Award for Best First-Party Fraud Innovation * Strength of the fraud solution lies in helping lenders assess borrower intent - not just ability - to repay Costa Mesa, Calif., August 29, 2025 - Experian today announced its First-Party Fraud Scores was named Silver Medalist in the 2025 Impact Awards f  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 29 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Federal Government Rejects Development Plan for BP's First Completely New Oilfield in Gulf of Mexico Since Deepwater Horizon * Washington, D.C. -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) did not approve BP's proposal for a new ultra-deepwater offshore drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico due to its failure to meet basic requirements under the law. Instead, the company wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Green Lumber * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: August 28, 2025 FDA Publish Date: August 29, 2025 Product Type:   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Pawns (9/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/25) * SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Pawns" (201) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/25) Logline: While working tirelessly to shield her family from the Game Maker's threats, another crime drags Morgan back into his game and the LAPD must decide whether to trust her instincts before the   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Pilot (9/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/17/24) * MONDAY, SEPT. 15 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Pilot" (Episode One) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/17/24) Logline: A single mom with an exceptional mind is recruited to the LAPD Major Crimes unit, where her unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: San Diego Union-Tribune: Quick Progress in Repairs to Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin published an op-ed in the San Diego Union-Tribune announcing the Trump Administration's significant milestone to ensure a permanent 100% solution to the Tijuana River Sewage crisis that has long plagued So  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Jeffries Bankrolls Newsom's Power Grab * Hakeem Jeffries' House Majority PAC is the top donor bankrolling Gavin Newsom's illegal scheme to redraw California's congressional map and juice his failing presidential run. Democrats didn't even bother pretending this was about fairness. The DCCC literally drew the new maps from Washington, D.C., behind closed doors, without a shred of input fr  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JIMMY KIMMEL RETURNS TO ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE' WITH GUESTS DENZEL WASHINGTON, MARK HAMILL AND REGINA KING, SEPT. 2-5 * 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-interest subjects,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Opens Investigation into California Environmental Protection Agency for Discriminatory Employment Practices * The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL EPA), including the California Air Resources Board (CARB), to determine whether it may be engaged in employment practices that discriminate   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 [Category: Media] (TNSrpt) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Meta AI Companions Unsafe for Kids, Common Sense Media Report Finds * SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2025 --Common Sense Media today released a comprehensive risk assessment of Meta AI, which is available as a standalone app and is integrated across Meta's platforms, resulting in a strong recommendation that Meta AI is not used by anyone under the age of 18. The report found   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Applauds Interior Announcement to Expand Hunting and Fishing Access at Refuges and Hatcheries * The Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday that it will expand hunting and sport fishing opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System. The expansion creates 42 new op  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * ONE VOTE AWAY: California Appropriations Committee Sends AB 1127 to Senate Floor; Golden State One Step Away From Stopping the Spread of DIY Machine Guns * After Originally Holding the Bill Lawmakers Advanced AB 1127 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Owner of California Blood Testing Laboratory Pleads Guilty to Tax and Health Care Related Crimes * A California man pleaded guilty yesterday to tax and health care related crimes. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: from approximately 2015 to 2023, Armen Muradyan, of Burbank, owned and operated Genex Laboratories, a blood testing laboratory. Muradyan paid a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for recognition of graduate students in programs leading to required licensure as "professional students" under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This classification is critical for determining federal loan limits as outlined in Section 18001 of the legislation. The institute argues that the Department's current definition of a "  more

MILPITAS, California, Aug. 28 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * Semiconductor Heavyweights Descend on Taipei for SEMICON Taiwan 2025 * Featuring Chip Guru Jim Keller and Industry Pioneer Dr. Chih-Tay Shih [(Aug 28th, 2025 - Hsinchu)] SEMICON Taiwan 2025 is just two weeks away, and this year's forums will welcome an extraordinary lineup of speakers. Silicon V  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott to USDA: We Must Review CA Disaster Funding After State and Local Botched Response to Wildfires * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins thanking her for the great work she and the USDA are doing to respond effectively and quickly to natural disasters, including the California wildfires earlier this  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1617 (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/9/25) * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 10:02-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1617" (1617) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/9/25) Logline: Business owners pitch their ideas to the Sharks, featuring an AI tool that offers cost-friendly college admissions support, a Japanese persimmon-based soap, edible candy crafts for kids, and sleepin  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Gummies (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/25) * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Gummies" (109) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/25) Logline: Riley is horrified when she finds weed gummies in Carter's pocket, prompting surprising advice from Matt. Meanwhile, Eve inadvertently lands Gabriel and Stitch in hot water after asking  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Kiss (9/17) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/25) * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Kiss" (110) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/19/25) Logline: When Jimmy returns with a new job and a proposition for Riley and the kids to move into his house, Riley is torn between her past and her future. Meanwhile, Matt's feud with Eve flares up onc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters California Kicks Off Wave of Action on Workers' Priorities * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org Today, Teamsters Joint Councils 7 and 42 announced the launch of Teamsters California, a statewide public policy and member mobilization campaign to fight for good jobs, affordability for working families, and a future   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Toshiba investors lose revival bid due to overseas purchase * In an article for Bloomberg Law, a White & Case team led by partners Christopher Curran and Eric Grannon and counsel Reuben Sequeira provided commentary on their victory on behalf of Toshiba Corporation in a major securities class-action case. The article explains that the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit a  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Aug. 29 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Birdwatching tourism is booming. Some countries are benefiting, while others are left behind Birding tourism can support sustainable development and habitat conservation across the tropics, but only if countries can successfully attract birders. New research reveals what affects birdwatchers' choice of destinations. Key takeaways * Since 2010, global birdwatching activity has i  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 30 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA scientists develop off-the-shelf immunotherapy for metastatic kidney cancer Approach offers a promising next-generation strategy for treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma * UCLA researchers have developed a new kind of immunotherapy that uses specially engineered immune cells equipped with built-in weapons to attack kidney cancer tumors and reprogram their protective environment --   more