LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Los Angeles Winter Festival on L. Ron Hubbard Way started the new year right with a day filled with fun for the entire family. Despite the 60-degree temperature and clear skies, there was plenty of snow for the slide and the occasional […]
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How the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Athens Helped Restore Hope to a Devastated Town
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It was as though the town had been singled out by the ancient Greek Fates. No sooner had they recovered from a devastating flood that all but destroyed the city when the flood waters rose again and inundated the region. Learning the city […]
‘In a Pickle’ is the First Feature Film that Serves up Laughter and Love for the Pickleball Community, Releasing Summer 2024
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dink Productions today announced the upcoming production of “In a Pickle: A Comedy. With Balls,” the first ever full-length feature film about the fastest growing sport in the U.S., pickleball. The brainchild of former tennis player turned pickleball enthusiast, Dan Brooks, and Jason Reid, one of […]
A PAGA Victory to Bring in the New Year: Trial Court Holds LWDA Responsible for Prevailing Employer’s Costs
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Last week a trial court in Alameda County entered an order permitting Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. to recover nearly $125,000 in costs from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Hobby Lobby incurred these costs during six years of hard-fought litigation involving claims brought under […]
The Comedians with Disabilities Act makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club!
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) debuted in 2010 and has been going strong since. February 1, 2024 at the Alameda Comedy Club CWDA will make its SF Sketchfest debut. CWDA is a collection of comedians with disabilities, both seen and unseen. It was the brainchild […]
Digitl Mediums Announces Partnership with MYM Organics
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Digitl Mediums, a bi-coastal boutique full services consulting, marketing and branding company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with MYM Organics, an Eco-Lifestyle brand encompassing healthy living through organic fashion.
Year in Review: International Impact of Scientology-Supported Human Rights Campaign in the Year of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — True to the creed of the Church of Scientology, which begins with the belief “That all men of whatever race, color or creed were created with equal rights,” the Church supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and sponsors programs to raise awareness of these […]
SecuGen Releases IQ SC1 Contact Smart Card Reader
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new SecuGen IQ SC1 contact smart card reader. The release of the IQ SC1 marks SecuGen’s entry into the market for standalone smart card readers.
Church of Scientology Los Angeles Hosts a Traditional Christmas Celebration for the Latin Community
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dozens of members of the East Hollywood Oaxacan community walked down L. Ron Hubbard Way this week, dressed in traditional garb, in the third annual La Posada hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles. La Posada, meaning “The Inn” in Spanish, is a religious tradition […]
The Mortgage Collaborative closes 2023 with record-breaking ’12 Days of TMC’ in time for holiday congratulations
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, has wrapped up its fourth annual 12 Days of TMC, a virtual conference running from November 30 to December 15, 2023. The online event, spread over three weeks, featured several keynote speakers.
California Safe Schools Celebrates its 25th Anniversary Honoring Environmental Health Heroes!
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, December 4, 2023 at the California Endowment in historic downtown Los Angeles, California Safe Schools, a celebrated children’s environmental health and environmental justice non-profit celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an event called “Your Life is Now” honoring seven trailblazing health and safety heroes and […]
Citizens Commission on Human Rights is More Determined Than Ever to End Coercive Psychiatric Practices
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a nonprofit charitable mental health watchdog organization established in 1969 by the Church of Scientology, is determined to see to the immediate and full implementation of the UN and WHO direction to end psychiatric human rights abuse.
Just Like Magic, It’s Snowing in Hollywood at L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It was 70-something degrees and clear skies on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But there was a layer of real snow on the ground around Santa’s cabin at L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland. This holiday village is a tradition that began in 1983, when author, humanitarian and […]
U.S. Scientology Volunteer Ministers in the Spotlight When a New Documentary Premiered on International Volunteer Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The UN’s theme for this year’s World Volunteer Day was ‘the power of collective action.’ And nowhere was that message exemplified more than the collective action of Scientology Volunteer Ministers everywhere in their response to the pandemic.
Church of Scientology of Ventura Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — December 10 marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the world’s premier human rights document. In celebration of this milestone, the Church of Scientology of Ventura held a human rights open house and conference featuring guest speaker Regina Hatcher-Crawford, president of Ventura […]
Congressional Recognition for the 40th Anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland: Making the Holidays Special for Hollywood Families
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On behalf of U.S. Congressman Luis Correa, his community liaison Ms. Gabriella Lemus presented the Church of Scientology with a certificate of special recognition from the United States House of Representatives in honor of the 40th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland.
NotaryCam Authorized to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services for California Transactions in 2024
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced today it will support remote online notarial acts in California beginning in 2024 following the passage of CA Senate Bill 696, which was signed into law by California […]
Our Help is Yours: Humanitarian Initiatives Supported by the Church of Scientology
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Drug abuse and spiking overdose deaths. Failed marriages and broken families. Bullying, corruption and crime. Dead-end careers or jobs that don’t pay the bills or dish out a constant diet of stress. Are these and other issues, conditions and problems simply a fact of life? Or […]
Monthly Mortgage Volume Decreases 10.7% In Latest MCT Indices Report
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, today announced a 10.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume in November compared to the previous month. This revelation comes as part of MCT’s monthly Lock Volume Indices report, offering valuable insights […]
A Wish for a Joyful Holiday Season From the Church of Scientology
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The holidays should be a time of joy. But challenges, problems and disappointments can cast a pall on the season. The Church of Scientology encourages anyone facing issues that threaten their happiness to take heart. Because, no matter the challenges, Something Can Be Done About It.
New Film Shows the Dedication of the Church of Scientology to Help Other Religious Communities Make It Through the Worst of Times
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Operation: Do Something About It, the feature-length film that premiered on the Scientology Network this week, documents the work of Scientology Volunteer Ministers across the globe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. One of their highest priorities was to help congregations of diverse faiths, ordered closed in the […]
FYC’s ‘The Next Big Hit’ – a martial arts musical comedy and micro-budget film, has been included in the big list of SAG and Oscars Awards
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mark your calendars for Dec. 15, 2023, as Laemmle in Town Center 5 Encino is proud to present a film that is set to be nothing less than awe-inspiring. “The Next Big Hit” is a masterpiece that promises to inspire you to think outside the box and […]
To Make Hollywood Shine, the Church of Scientology and the Hollywood Village Initiative Went All Out on Their Holiday Cleanup
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Hollywood Neighborhood Cleanup team, sponsored by the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre and its Hollywood Village initiative, joined forces with other community organizations and the LAPD. They spread cheer along Hollywood Boulevard as volunteers held their annual cleanup in advance of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, […]
Publisher of L. Ron Hubbard’s Nonfiction Works and the Mayor of Commerce Ring in the Holiday Season with a Special Dinner for Local Seniors
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For seniors, living alone or far from loved ones, the holidays, once joyful, can be a very lonely time. To remind residents of TELACU Gardens and TELACU Manor Senior Apartments how important they are to the community, Bridge Publications, publisher of the nonfiction works of […]
Documentary on the Church of Scientology Response to the Pandemic Proves No Matter How Grave the Situation, Something Can be Done About It
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Churches across the country invited the community to join them for the premiere of Operation: Something Can Be Done About It. The feature-length documentary produced by Scientology Media Productions aired on International Volunteer Day, December 5. The film documents the response of the Church of […]
Publishers Newswire announces its semi-annual ‘Books to Bookmark’ List for Dec. 2023 – 8 Books You’ve Likely Never Seen Before
TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), a news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest semiannual “books to bookmark” list of 8 new and interesting books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These books are often […]
L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland Celebrates 40 Years of Making Christmas Special for Hollywood Families and Visitors in Town for the Holidays
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Traffic came to a standstill on Hollywood Boulevard Sunday, December 3, as Santa Claus drove up on a red Harley-Davidson Electra Glide to cut the ribbon, opening L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland adjacent to the Church of Scientology Los Angeles Information Center. He was joined by his […]
Artists’ Addiction Records In Partnership with Tavola Productions to Release The Original Television Soundtrack to The Beloved Show ‘Lidia’s Kitchen’ On December 15
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Artists’ Addiction Records and Tavola Productions have teamed up for the release of the “LIDIA’S KITCHEN: ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK,” on December 15, 2023; available on all digital platforms. The album is the musical backdrop to the beloved public television show “Lidia’s Kitchen” hosted by world-renowned chef, […]
Church of Scientology Pasadena Open House and Interfaith Panel Promotes Respect, Diversity and Religious Freedom for All
PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A religious freedom conference and open house at the Church of Scientology Pasadena brought faith leaders together to promote diversity and respect at a time when rising hate crimes, conflict and war bring the importance of religious freedom and understanding into sharp relief. The Los Angeles County […]
Jenna Elfman Hosts ‘Christmas Stories’ To Benefit Underserved Children
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre presented “Christmas Stories” December 1 and 2. Artists, including Golden Globe Award-winning actress Jenna Elfman (“Fear the Walking Dead”) and Emmy Award-winners Nancy Cartwright (“The Simpsons”) and Michelle Stafford (“The Young and the Restless”), performed holiday-themed skits and songs to raise […]
San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Selects Two Bay Area Women to Receive Business and Mentorship Grants
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is thrilled to announce the grant winners of their inaugural 2023 Female Entrepreneurship Grant and Mentorship program: Stephanie de la Cruz of De La Creamery in Oakland and Wendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier in San Francisco.
Empire Strykers of the Major Arena Soccer League Sign Marco Fabian, International Soccer Star and Gold Medalist with Mexican National Team
ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Empire Strykers of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), have announced the signing of former Mexican International Marco Fabian to a two-year contract. The monetary terms of the deal were not disclosed as per policy of the MASL. The contract is a landmark deal in the […]
A Story of Hope, Help and Humanity Airs for the First Time on the Scientology Network on International Volunteer Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While most of the world went “on pause” during the pandemic, Mother Nature certainly did not-nor did the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a religious social service founded in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.
New Interactive Timeline on Scientology.org Shows What Scientologists Mean When They Say ‘Our Help is Yours’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At the 39th anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS), Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige briefed the 7,000 members and guests gathered at Saint Hill in the UK on the magnitude and impact of humanitarian and social betterment activities supported by the IAS over […]
Bringing the Truth About Drugs to the Fan Zone as the Bruins and Bears Faced Off at the Rose Bowl in Their Final PAC-12 Game
PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While two of California’s favorite college teams faced each other on the football field this weekend, drug-prevention activists from nearby Scientology Churches set up a bright teal tent in the fan zone to win a different kind of competition altogether: reaching kids before drug dealers do.
25 Years of Service to the Community Honored at the Church of Scientology of the Valley
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Serving the North Hollywood community since 1998, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Church of Scientology of the Valley has established a reputation for always stepping up with help. They celebrated their 25th anniversary with a banquet and award presentation along with a silent auction to raise […]
Gemoo Introduces Wordance: 100% FREE to Transform Plain Text into Engaging Music-Synced Videos and GIFs in Minutes
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gemoo, the developer of FocuSee, announced the launch of Wordance, a revolutionary AI-powered tool designed to empower users to create captivating music-synced videos and GIFs from plain text effortlessly. Whether for an indie hacker, startup team member, digital marketer, or content creator, Wordance is the go-to […]
The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Four Mortgage Industry Luminaries to 2024 Management Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, today announced four additions to its 2024 Management Board of Directors.
Giant Christmas Tree Arrives for the 40th Anniversary of a Hollywood Tradition Begun by L. Ron Hubbard
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Hollywood Christmas season got off to a great start November 20 with the arrival of a giant Christmas tree to mark the 40th Anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland. Passersby on the Hollywood Walk of Fame watched in awe as the 6,000-pound giant grand fir […]
The Motto of the Scientology Volunteer Minister is Something Can Be Done About It: No Matter When and No Matter Where
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Disasters, whether great or small, do not comply with the calendar. And whether the scope of the difficulty affects a single family, or hundreds of thousands or more, Scientology Volunteer Ministers live by the motto that no matter the difficulty, “Something Can Be Done About It.”
Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Workbook on How to Meet Goals by Goal Setting Speaker Anna David
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing has released “The EPIC Goal Workbook: The Guide to Achieving Extraordinary, Powerful, Impactful and Courageous Goals” (ISBN: 978-1956955682; paperback), written by Anna David, a leading speaker on goal setting.
City of Commerce Mayor and Bridge Publications Team Up to Make Thanksgiving Special for Local Seniors
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Knowing the loneliness some elderly residents feel as the holidays approach, City of Commerce Mayor Mr. Hugo Argumedo, his wife Jessa, and volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc., publisher of the nonfiction works of author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, provided more than 200 […]
Nibav Home Lifts Launches First-of-its-Kind Experience Center in California
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nibav Home Lifts, a leader in home mobility solutions, is thrilled to unveil the grand opening of its inaugural Experience Center located in the heart of California. This significant milestone marks a substantial stride for the company as it expands its footprint in the United States, bringing […]
Introducing PRToolFinder Community: The first Dedicated Online Hub for PR Tools and Consultation
MARTINEZ, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PRToolFinder™ announced the official launch of its new membership-based platform, PRToolFinder Community. The innovative platform builds upon the PRToolFinder database with the addition of a PR Consultant Directory and Forum functionality to help connect PR consultants and business leaders seeking assistance.
Church of Scientology Los Angeles Launches the Holiday Season with a Turkey Giveaway
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — To help bring the joy of the season to life, the Church of Scientology is holding a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway again this year. It takes place Sunday, November 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in what has become a tradition over the past few years.
Churches of Scientology Count Down to the 75th Anniversary of an Event that Literally Defined Human Rights
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As we count down to the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Scientology Churches and Scientologists gear up to achieving the goal of universal human rights. They are inspired by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard who believed that “human […]
Glancy Wine Education Foundation wraps Auction 2023 Seeking Pledges for Giving Tuesday November 28
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) raised $21,949 at the 12th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction with the San Francisco Wine School on November 11. A lively event with a signature Somm Olympics component featuring past scholarship winner Tonya Pitts.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Reach Out to Flood Victims With Help
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and CAMPI BISENZIO, Italy, Nov. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Responding to a call from the civil protection department in early November, Scientology Volunteer Ministers reached out to the municipality of Campi Bisenzio with help. The Bisenzio River, for which the town is named, had overflowed, wreaking havoc.
NotaryCam approved to provide eNotary and RON services for Illinois notaries
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneer in providing remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today the Illinois Department of Secretary of State has approved the company to provide both eNotary and remote online notarization (RON) services to […]
Merriam Vineyards declares 2023 a ‘first class’ vintage – concludes inaugural harvest in newly California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Certified Winery
SONOMA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Merriam Vineyards, located in California’s Russian River AVA, wrapped up the 2023 harvest with much to celebrate. Winemaker William Weese states that this year is poised to produce a “great and first-class vintage” for Merriam’s award-winning cool-climate varieties, especially its Pinot Noir. Throughout Sonoma County and many […]
Italian Volunteers Say an Active, Creative Lifestyle is a Much Better High Than Drugs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and LUCCA, Italy, Nov. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Is LSD harmless? Can a single hit of crack hurt you? How addictive is heroin, really? And what about marijuana? “You need to know the truth about drugs,” say the volunteers of Foundation for the Drug-Free World Italy – the drug education and […]
NGPA Winter Warm-Up Registration Now Open – NGPA Celebrates 10th Industry Expo
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The NGPA is thrilled to announce another captivating series of events set to take place in the sunny city of Palm Springs. The NGPA Palm Springs Events will encompass a wide range of activities, including a career fair, industry expo, networking socials, a weekend fly-in, member […]
Adoption Fairytale Videobook for ‘Love Without Wings’ to Release on National Adoption Day
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale” (ISBN: 979-8986768045), was released one year ago and now it’s also available as a read-along videobook narrated by Rayyah McCaul with an original music score by Sleeps Under Beams. The author, Adam Swain Ferguson, founder, Purple Fox Entertainment, says that […]
Publisher of the Works of L. Ron Hubbard Gets a Jump on the Holiday Season by Sharing the ‘Not So Secret’ Secret of Happiness
EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In “My Philosophy,” one of his most popular essays, author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “I like to help others and count it as my greatest pleasure in life to see a person free himself of the shadows which darken his days.”
CCHR Demands Psychiatrists Immediately End Cruel and Harmful Practices in the Name of Mental Health
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and VIENNA, Austria, Nov. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) convened its annual congress in Vienna, hundreds of activists from Citizens Commission on Human Rights Austria and chapters across Europe marched through the streets, insisting psychiatrists immediately cease their use of ECT (electroconvulsive treatment) and all coercive […]
Reaching Out on Veterans Day to Help Prevent Suicides
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This Veterans Day, Citizens Commission on Human Rights, the nonprofit mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology, warns veterans and their families of the hidden enemy behind veteran suicides. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, “Every day, some 17 veterans […]
The California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CAVSA) Annual Report Unveils Progress and Continued Challenges for the Golden State’s 1.38 Million Veterans
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, the California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CAVSA), a consortium of six non-profit veteran service providers, released its 2023 California Veterans Community Report, providing data and analysis on the current challenges faced by California veterans, highlighting the strides made in the past year, and presenting their […]
Olea Kiosks Introduces Redesign of Indoor and Outdoor Geneva Kiosk
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Olea Kiosks®, a visionary provider of self-service kiosk solutions, announced a redesign of its popular Geneva kiosk as it debuts this new model at International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAPPA) in Orlando November 14 to 17, 2023.
Digitl Mediums Announces Partnership with David Claytor and SureThing Productions and Management
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Digitl Mediums, a bi-coastal boutique full services consulting, marketing and branding company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SureThing Productions, a renowned name in the entertainment industry.
Help in Action: Conference Dedicated to Bettering Migrants’ Lives
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosted a conference where Los Angeles Latinx community and civic leaders reviewed situations affecting migrants and their families. They invited human rights icon Father Alejandro Solalinde Guerra and Mexican state and national officials to brief them on urgent issues affecting […]
Homebuilding Veteran Mitchell Bradford Joins Diversified Pacific
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Real estate veteran Mitchell Bradford has joined the talented team at Diversified Pacific. His 35 years of experience and leadership in the industry as a homebuilder and multi-family investor/owner will play a key role in the company as it seeks to grow and expand its reach […]
Neighborhood Fun on L. Ron Hubbard Way for the Annual Halloween Festival
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — More than 3,000 filled L. Ron Hubbard Way in East Hollywood this week at a Halloween festival hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles. As with all the street fairs the Church organizes, it was designed for maximum fun and admission was free.
Mortgage Volume Continues Downward Trend in Latest MCT November 2023 Indices Report
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, reported today a drop of 17.76% in mortgage lock volume over the prior month.
Neotrope and Send2Press expand AI image optimization for its press release distribution services
TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Neotrope®, a 40+ year old tech and marketing firm, and Send2Press® Newswire, a 24 year old online newswire service, announce updated use of AI tools for client image optimization, such as upscaling and generative fill to make news images better for social and syndication.
Holiday Magic on L. Ron Hubbard Way Begins November 19
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save the date and bring the whole family to the annual holiday lighting ceremony in East Hollywood, Sunday, November 19, 2023. And be prepared for a day full of fun. Church of Scientology Los Angeles promises another memorable holiday lighting ceremony. All are invited to share […]
Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases ‘Sustainability in the Air’ to Offer Climate Change Hope
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing proudly presents “Sustainability in the Air: The Innovators Helping the Aviation Industry Take Climate Action” (ISBN: 978-1-956955-80-4 [ebook]; 978-1-956955-81-1 [paperback]), co-authored by Shashank Nigam and Dirk Singer, respectively the Founder & CEO and the Head of Sustainability of aviation consulting firm SimpliFlying.
Help Counter Bullying with Compassion and The Way to Happiness
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to a survey conducted by the Boys & Girls Club of America, 40 percent of U.S. children and teens say they were bullied at school this past year and 18 percent were bullied online. Is there something those wishing to help with this vital issue […]
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announces the opening of the 2024 season for the Great Communicator Debate Series
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is proud to announce the start of the 2024 season for the Great Communicator Debate Series (GCDS). The debate competition features a series of regional competitions across America culminating in the National Championship hosted at The Ronald Reagan Presidential […]
Halloween-Themed Event Helps Bring the Truth About Drugs to At-Risk Youth
EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers from Bridge Publications, Inc., publishers of the nonfiction works of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, joined the nonprofit Soledad Enrichment Action at a Halloween resource fair to reach at-risk youth and their families. They used the Truth About Drugs, the initiative of Foundation for […]
Emerging Neurotechnology Startups to Present at 2023 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that several promising neurotechnology startups and early-stage firms will present at the 2023 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 6-7. The 23rd annual event-the most established in the industry-will also feature presentations and panel […]
Neotrope and Send2Press caution PR and marketing firms to stop spooking clients with ghost posts
TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Neotrope, a 40+ year old marketing firm, and Send2Press Newswire, a 24 year old online newswire service, caution PR and marketing pros about the fallacy of using questionable newswire services to place client news announcements on invisible, pointless news platforms, to scare up false and misleading […]
Nandita Bakhshi to Join Teresa Bryce Bazemore in Conversation at Financial Women of San Francisco’s Annual Event
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today announced that Nandita Bakhshi, Special Advisor and Board Member at BMO Financial Group and Former CEO of Bank of the West, will be the guest moderator as FWSF honors Teresa Bryce Bazemore, President and CEO of the Federal Home […]
Gemoo Releases FocuSee, An Innovative Screen Recording App with Auto Editing to Help Non-Professionals Create Stunning Videos with Least Cost and Effort
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gemoo, an innovative startup team aiming to simplify the workflow of video creation, editing, and sharing, has launched FocuSee, a groundbreaking screen recording application with auto-editing features designed to empower users without video editing skills to craft stunning tutorial, promotional, sales, and demo videos in minutes.
Veteran Hospitality Duo Opening New Venue At Iconic Restaurant Corner In Studio City
STUDIO CITY, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For decades, Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Ventura Blvd. have been a crossroad for some of Studio City’s most dynamic restaurant ventures. Now, two proven restaurateurs, Brian Lenzo (Blue Palms Brewhouse and many others) and Dick Raskin (Shanghai Rose) have teamed up to launch a brand new […]
Culture Wine Co. Launches to Enhance Representation of South African Wine In The United States
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Culture Wine Co. launches today as the sole importer, wholesaler, e-commerce retailer and wine club in the United States dedicated exclusively to the wines of South Africa. The goal? To drastically increase the representation and import-value of South African wine in the United States.
Publisher Helps Fight Crime With the Truth About Drugs
COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — City of Commerce and East Los Angeles businesses and entrepreneurs are concerned about crime. That’s one reason that City of Commerce-based Bridge Publications Inc., publisher of the nonfiction works of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, shares the Truth About Drugs with the community. Truth About Drugs is […]
Landmark Study Reveals Nearly $2 Billion Increase in Economic Impact of Sports in Southern California, Revealing Significant Recovery and Growth Post-Pandemic
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LA Sports Council, the region’s premier sports trade association, and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) released “Sports in the Los Angeles Basin: The 2023 Economic Impact Analysis” at the Metro LA Sports Innovation Conference on Tuesday, detailing a region charging back with more […]
2023 SOMM Olympics Spotlights Rising Wine Talent and Supports Educational Scholarships for Students in Need
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Saturday, November 11th from 3:30-8pm, San Francisco Wine School invites the public to join their 12th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction featuring their signature Somm Olympics event benefiting the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to wine & hospitality professionals from diverse communities […]
Bridge Publications Helps Truckers Stay Safe
COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc. are extending their drug education and prevention outreach to the city’s truck drivers – the men and women who support the economy of the city with their work. Bridge is doing so with the Truth About Drugs, the drug education initiative supported […]
The Mortgage Collaborative Selects 2024 Board of Directors and Advisory Council
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, today announced its 2024 Board of Directors and Advisory Council.
Golf Envy Announces Grand Opening in Covina, CA
COVINA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Golf enthusiasts and novices alike are set to tee off like never before as Golf Envy, the premier indoor golf facility, announces its grand opening in Covina, CA, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Centrally located in the heart of Covina, Golf Envy invites all in and around […]
NotaryCam President Brian Webster named a 2023 Vanguard by HousingWire’s Magazine
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, today announced Brian Webster has been selected by the publication HousingWire for its annual Vanguard awards program. Webster was selected for his leadership and the company’s strategic growth. He’s […]
TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in Halcyon
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the “Fund”) has made its latest investment in Halcyon. Halcyon’s suite of services provides financial institutions with a 360-degree financial relationship with its […]
Therapy or Torture? The Truth About Electroshock Airs on World Mental Health Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It hits the head with the force of a 40-pound cinder block dropped seven and a half feet. It’s been described by patients as a grenade going off in your body. It’s called electroconvulsive therapy. And the truth of this violent practice is revealed in the […]
On World Mental Health Day Meet a Texas Hero Who is Helping Protect Victims of Psychiatry
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Psychiatry is a system that all too often works on the weakest, most vulnerable people,” says Lee Spiller, Executive Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas. “It is a bullying system, and I just don’t like bullies.” Spiller is featured October 10 on the Scientology […]
Tom Watson and his Kansas City-based Watson Links program announce national expansion with First Tee – Greater Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Eight time Major Champion, Tom Watson and his Watson Links™ program, which was inspired to pave the road for the next generation of lifetime golfers, is expanding beyond its Kansas City base for the first time. Partnering with First Tee – Greater Sacramento, the program will offer […]
Call for Action Against Psychiatric Abuse on World Mental Health Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Scientology Network will present a marathon television event featuring the work of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights and its partners to expose psychiatric abuse.
High Rates and Low Supply Drag Down Mortgage Volume in MCT October Indices Report
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, reported today a significant dip of 13.29% in mortgage lock volume over the prior month.
Mortgage Capital Trading Named Best Place To Work 2023 By SDBJ
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced that it has been named one of the Best Places to Work 2023 by the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) in the medium-sized company category (50 – 249 U.S. employees).
INSIDE Public Accounting Ranks KROST Among Top 100 Firms in the US in 2023
PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) has named KROST CPAs & Consultants Top 100 Firm in 2023. The firm ranked 73rd on the prestigious Top 100 list. KROST along with other recipients of these distinguished awards are highlighted in IPA’s monthly newsletter. KROST has been named Top 100 firm […]
Silicon Valley High School Senior Works to Improve Cystic Fibrosis Research through AI
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Manasvi Pinnaka is a senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA. She’s also the founder and CEO of Nysha.ai, a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness for cystic fibrosis. Pinnaka’s goals are to create awareness about this disease in all races and […]
Grace Gardens Dedication Ceremony at Town & Country Celebrates Two Years of Premier Memory Care in Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Town & Country Life Plan Community celebrated the two-year anniversary of Grace Gardens Memory Care with a Dedication Ceremony on September 16. Dr. John Stumbo, the president of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, presided over the dedication, which was attended by city officials, business partners, […]
Glynns Thomas Portraits Adds New Studio Location in Downtown Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Glynns Thomas Portraits, a leading provider of professional headshot and brand photography services, is excited to announce the opening of its second studio location at 717 K Street in Sacramento, CA. This strategic expansion positions them in the vibrant heart of downtown Sacramento, directly across from the […]
Neo-Bionica Appoints Uli Gommel As Chief Technology Officer
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neo-Bionica, a leading innovator in the field of medical device development and manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Uli Gommel as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Uli will lead Neo-Bionica’s technology division spearheading its mission to revolutionize the way that companies bring novel […]
Golden State Pops Orchestra presents the 2023 Holiday Pops Spectacular!
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The holiday spirit will be brought to life once again with the “Holiday Pops Spectacular” taking place on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 8 p.m., marking the final appearance at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA. Join Maestro Steven Allen Fox, Resident Choir Maestra […]
Insurance Industry Pioneer Releases Hybrid Guidebook on Building a Profitable Insurance Agency
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Inspirational entrepreneur Tim Gaspar has re-launched his debut book “The Biggest Leap: Building a Profitable Insurance Agency from the Ground Up” (ASIN: B0C3JGZZQR).
Reagan Foundation and GE Announce Scholarship Application Open Date of October 16, 2023
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, in partnership with GE, are pleased to announce that the 2024 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will open for applications on October 16, 2023. This program awards up to $400,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors across the country […]
Two Japanese Whiskys from Asaka Distillery win Silver and Double Gold Medals at the 2023 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The 2023 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition awarded its coveted Double Gold Medal to Asaka Distillery’s Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky, Aril Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Reserve, and a Silver Medal to Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky, Bourbon Cask Reserve, Suzuki-Marketing, Incorporated […]
World Open Water Swimming Association’s Final Review: Nyad’s 2013 Cuba to Florida Swim Ratification Denied
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PREES NEWSWIRE) — The World Open Water Swimming Association’s (WOWSA) Advisory Board reached a decision regarding Diana Nyad’s submission for ratification for the Cuba to Florida swim in 2013. WOWSA supports a global community of open water swimmers committed to safety, sportsmanship, and adventure.
Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) Receives Congressional Support to Allow Visas for Foreign Players
ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) received support from the U.S. House of Representatives Soccer Caucus this week to help highly talented players be granted visas to play in the United States. Professional soccer players from around the world are currently being denied entry into the United […]