In an Increasingly Polarized America, Author Anesa Miller Says Fiction May Help People Better Understand Each Other

Anesa Miller

As political tension, online arguments, and social division grow, Miller believes stories have the power to help people see life through someone else’s eyes

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Political disagreements used to end with frustration. Today, they are ending friendships. According to a new 2026 study, more than one-third of Americans say they have lost relationships

Birgitta Visser, Renowned Author and Empowerment Coach, Says Self-Connection is the Missing Key to Better Mental Health

Birgitta Visser

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Visser says burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion often begin when people stop paying attention to themselves

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Between financial pressure, work demands, family responsibilities, and the nonstop pace of modern life, many people are running on empty. During

Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. Selects Square to Power Its 50+ Location Retail Franchise

Photo courtesy of Magnolia Soap & Bath Co.

DISTRIBUTED-WORKFORCE/OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Magnolia Soap & Bath Co., the fast-growing, clean personal care franchise, has selected Square as its unified commerce platform powering more than 50 locations across 17 states. As the brand

Sweetgreen Appoints Cindy Olsen as Chief Strategy Officer

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE: SG), the mission-driven restaurant brand connecting more people to real food, today announced the appointment of Cindy Olsen as the Company’s SVP, Chief Strategy Officer, a newly

Zevia Appoints Brian Bousley as Chief Commercial Officer

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zevia PBC (“Zevia”) (NYSE:ZVIA), the Company that provides naturally delicious, zero sugar better-for-you beverages, today announced the appointment of Brian Bousley as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Bousley will lead Zevia’s commercial organization,

Rocklin Lab Releases Megascale Open Protein Stability Dataset to Advance Biomolecular AI

Supported by the OpenFold Consortium, the MGnify Stability Dataset provides folding stability measurements for 1.8 million diverse protein domains, including crucial negative data needed to train better open foundation models.

BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rocklin Lab at Northwestern University today announced the release of the MGnify Stability Dataset, a large-scale experimental resource containing folding stability measurements for 1.8 million diverse protein domains. The release builds on earlier Rocklin Lab megascale stability work by expanding both the

IT TechPros Announces Team Expansion and Move to New 2,640 SqFt Facility

New headquarters marks a major step forward for the company’s next phase.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IT TechPros announced its move into a new 2,640-square-foot, two-story office and warehouse facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and operational expansion.

“What started as a small operation has evolved into something much bigger.”

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MN8 Energy Brings 100 MW / 400 MWh Battery Storage Project Online in Southern California

 New Energy Storage Project to Support Sonoma Clean Power’s Goal of Delivering ‘Round‑the‑Clock Clean Energy

POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MN8 Energy LLC (“MN8”) announces the completion and commercial operations of the Pome stand‑alone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poway, California in late 2025. The 100‑megawatt / 400‑megawatt‑hour project is fully contracted to Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) under a

Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Taylor Insurance Agency, Strengthening Personal Lines Presence in Texas

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kevin Taylor Insurance Agency, LLC. Operating as Taylor

Canva Brings On-Brand, Editable Design into Google Gemini

 

• With the addition of the Canva Connected App for Gemini, the Canva Design Engine now enables seamless creation in every major AI Assistant.
• Turn AI-generated images from Google’s Nano Banana model into editable designs with Canva’s Magic Layers AI tool.
• Connect to team context and brand intelligence stored on Canva to create on-brand designs from the first prompt.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canva, the world's leading all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced the launch of its Connected App for Google Gemini at Google I/O in Mountain View, California. Gemini users can now generate and edit Canva designs, search their Canva content, and turn Nano Banana images into layered,

Social Good Entrepreneur Kirsten von Reinholtz Donates Harvard Commencement Prize Funds to Nonprofits Nationwide

Kirsten von Reinholtz on the steps of Harvard University's Widener Library.

New Harvard graduate gives away commencement prize to nonprofits supporting homelessness relief, human trafficking survivors, disaster recovery, and more

As honored as I was, it did not feel right to keep the prize while so many nonprofits lost funding … I wanted to support groups doing the work that makes public service possible in the first place.”

— Kirsten von Reinholtz

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Social good entrepreneur Kirsten von Reinholtz has donated the full monetary award associated with Harvard’s 2025 Derek Bok Public Service

Mike Manazir on That’s Right with Chris Voss, Aired on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX affiliates

Military Leader Reframes High-Performance Leadership Through Empathy, Trust, and Human Connection

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mike Manazir, a former U.S. Navy admiral and leadership strategist, guest stars on That’s Right with Chris Voss aired on ABC, CBS,

SCALI RASMUSSEN FOUNDER NAMED “LEGAL VISIONARY” BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

Christian Scali

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scali Rasmussen, PC announced today that Founder and Managing Shareholder Christian Scali has been recognized as a “Legal Visionary” by the Los Angeles Times in a special feature. “The attorneys featured in the

Top Yelp-Rated Garage Door Repair in Pasadena CA Expands Fleet

Our expanded mobile dispatch fleet brings comprehensive garage door repair in Pasadena, CA directly to your driveway.

Upgrading worn-out hardware with heavy-duty nylon rollers is a key part of our comprehensive, routine garage door tune-ups.

We service, diagnose, and upgrade all major garage door opener brands, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, and Genie.

Routine hardware upgrades, including track realignment and nylon roller replacement, restore smooth and quiet operation.

Our mobile technicians provide specialized maintenance for custom wood doors to match the unique architecture of Pasadena’s historic neighborhoods.

Pasadena Garage Door Experts expands its mobile fleet, bringing Yelp-rated, professional garage door repair in Pasadena, CA directly to your driveway.

We are honored by our strong Yelp reviews. Expanding our mobile fleet ensures every homeowner receives reliable, top-rated garage door repair in Pasadena, CA right at their driveway.”

— Frank C.

PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pasadena Garage Door Experts Expands Mobile Fleet, Highlights Top Yelp Ratings for Routine Maintenance in Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Garage Door Experts, a premier local

Magnolia Outdoors Redefines Al Fresco Living with Outdoor Kitchen Division in Southern California

Turnkey BBQ Construction Now Serving Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County

AL FRESCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Magnolia Outdoors, the reputable manufacturer of high-end exterior environments, officially takes the steps towards introducing its Luxury Outdoor Kitchen and BBQ Construction segment. Headquartered in Sherman Oaks and catering to the upscale areas around Los Angeles,

Compass Education Group’s Adam Ingersoll to Lead 2026 WACAC Closing Session with USC’s Kirk Brennan & UCSD’s Jim Rawlins

Adam Ingersoll joins Kirk Brennan of USC and Jim Rawlins of UCSD to explore college readiness, testing policy, and what admissions has learned since 2020.

Kirk, Jim, and I hope to provide a nuanced and useful perspective for both admissions officers and college counselors on what’s actually true and what matters in their work...”

— Adam Ingersoll, Co-Founder and Principal of Compass Education Group

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Adam Ingersoll, Co-Founder and Principal of Compass Education Group, will present the closing session at the 2026 Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) Annual Conference, held at the Pasadena

AOPEN and Samsung Partner to Unify Classroom Collaboration with Multi-OS OPS Solutions and AI-Ready Displays

Samsung & AOPEN Partnership

Samsung Interactive Displays and AOPEN OPS solutions

Samsung / AOPEN Enterprise & Education Collaborative Solutions

AOPEN OPS computing and Samsung Interactive Displays unify multi-OS classroom collaboration with AI-ready, plug-and-play simplicity.

Working with AOPEN, we're helping to create more connected classrooms, where the interactive display sits at the center of collaboration...”

— Dr. Micah Shippee, Director of Education, Display Solutions, Samsung

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AOPEN, a global leader in commercial and industrial computing solutions, and Samsung Electronics America, a leader in display technology, announce a strategic collaboration that seamlessly pairs

St. Theresa Elementary School District Celebrates Student Literacy Success at Board of Education Meeting

Award Winners Victorial Gonzalez, Elise Rose Binoya, and Derek Martinez

St. Theresa School recognized outstanding student achievement in reading and writing during a recent Board of Education meeting.

These moments reflect what’s possible when students, educators, and families come together around literacy.”

— Principal Michael Keno, St. Theresa

PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- St. Theresa School recognized outstanding student achievement in reading and writing during a recent Board of Education meeting, highlighting the school’s continued commitment to early literacy and student success.

As part of the broader literacy efforts aligned

VOCIC Launches ACEturn Mobility Scooter, Bringing Intelligent Safety and Everyday Freedom

The ACEturn D62 is our smartest scooter yet”

— Michael, CEO of VOCIC

ONTARIO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VOCIC, a mobility solution expert trusted by hundreds of thousands of families, today announced the launch of the ACEturn Mobility Scooter — the

Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce to Host Indio State of the Business Community, Expo, and Business Awards

With updates from regional leaders, economic and workforce discussions, a business expo, and recognition of outstanding local businesses and community members.

This event serves as a vital platform for collaboration, insight, and connection within Indio's business community. It’s an opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the region’s economic future.”

— Brandon Marley, CEO of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce

INDIO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) is proud to present the Indio State of the Business Community, Expo & Business Awards, a premier gathering of business leaders,

Wrap Up! Releases AI App That Visualizes Any Wrap Color on a Customer's Own Car

Wrap Up AI shows customers a photorealistic preview of any wrap color on their own vehicle — before installation begins.

Wrap Up AI visualizes any wrap color on a customer's own car photo — this Audi Sport shown in original matte gray versus a deep red wrap finish.

Wrap Up AI gives customers access to 337 wrap colors and finishes from all major brands, searchable by name, number, or brand.

Wrap Up AI uses the customer's own vehicle photo to generate photorealistic color previews, reducing consultation time for wrap shops worldwide.

Wrap Up AI lets customers see any wrap color on their own car before a single roll of film is touched. Wrap shops spend less time on consultations and more time on installations.”

— Wrap Up! — wrap-up.ai

MALIBU, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wrap Up!, a software company that develops tools exclusively for the vehicle wrap industry, has released Wrap Up AI, an application that

Mare Island Brewing Co. Cans Pista Pilsner for the First Time, Celebrating 40 Years of Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon

Mare Island Brewing Co. will host an Artist Showcase & Label Unveiling featuring Niki Toney on May 20 at 6:00 PM. The public is invited to attend.

Collaboration with Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon and local Fil-Am artist Niki Toney brings a longtime festival favorite into cans for the first time.

VALLEJO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mare Island Brewing Co. is proud to announce the release of Pista Pilsner in cans for the first time, created in collaboration with Vallejo Pista Sa

RennerVation Foundation Announces Partnership with Junior Cookies to Benefit Camp RennerVation

The Renner Crunch Cookie

The RennerVation 4-Pack

Jeremy Renner at Camp RennerVation. Photo credit Kevin Lee Baker.

Beloved LA cookie brand will donate $1 for every signature cookie sold May 8 through June 30 to fund summer camp experiences for foster and at-risk youth

I'm so grateful and genuinely excited about this partnership. Junior Cookies is the real deal... The fact that every single Renner cookie sold is going to help send a kid to camp is awesome.”

— Jeremy Renner

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jeremy Renner’s RennerVation Foundation and Junior Cookies, the family-owned Los Angeles cookie brand, are launching Cookies for Campers, a two-month campaign to benefit Camp