Press Releases on August 5, 2026

Governor Newsom secures federal assistance to support response to Gann Fire in Calaveras County

What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support local and state …

Shelter Information for 2026 August Statewide Fires – Gann Fire

Published: Aug 05, 2026 The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital services. Gann …

Golf Course Front 9 Reopens for Walkers Only

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Legislator Sam Farruggia,  NCDOH, Niagara Falls Fire Department &  American Red Cross Launch Sound the Alarm Campaign

Niagara County Legislator Sam Farruggia is partnering with the Niagara County Department of Health, the Niagara Falls Fire Department, and the American Red Cross to bring the Sound the Alarm home fire safety campaign to Niagara Falls. As part of the …

Wake County's median real estate price increased by $15,500 in June 2026, ending the month at $458,500

Methodology and Additional Information The statistics in this report are derived from instruments recorded in the office of the Wake County Register of Deeds. Under North Carolina law, changes in property rights in real estate, including security interests …

Grand Lakes Veículos Strengthens Its ESG Agenda and Expands Social Impact in Angola

Volkswagen Trucks and Buses in the country is recognized for its sustainability, invests in social projects, and supports the development of Angolan communities SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grand Lakes …

Free Virtual Law Series helps older adults navigate legal topics

The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado is encouraging older adults and caregivers to take advantage of a free Virtual Law Series offered by Colorado Legal Services this fall. The series is open to everyone but is geared toward older adults and …

Mesa County residents share priorities in 2026 Community Survey

More than 1,200 Mesa County residents shared their perspective on county services, community priorities and quality of life through the 2026 Community Survey, providing valuable feedback that will help inform County planning, services and decision-making …

Nominate local childcare champions in Mesa County

Nominations are now open to celebrate the amazing people, businesses, and organizations shaping the future of Mesa County through early childhood care and education. Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families (MCPCF) is accepting nominations until …

Why Guard and Reserve service creates the employees every organization needs

As technology reshapes the workplace and experienced employees retire, employers are searching for professionals who can adapt, lead and solve problems. Guard and Reserve members often bring those qualities through the experience of balancing successful …

Tyndall hosts new motorcycle safety instructor course

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The 325th Fighter Wing safety office hosted the Department of the Air Force’s new Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Mentor Program instructor course at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 3-4, 2026. Tyndall was selected as …

Fort McCoy’s oldest building still stands as a silent witness to the installation’s earliest days

Long before Fort McCoy became one of the Army’s premier training installations, before thousands of Soldiers arrived each year by highway and aircraft, and decades before World War II transformed the post into a sprawling cantonment, a single concrete …

Lone stone gate preserves memory of Fort McCoy’s historic South Post entrance

Along Ginger Road in Fort McCoy’s South Post housing area stands a solitary stone gateway. To many who pass by, it is simply another historic structure seen around post. But more than 85 years ago, it served as one of the first sights welcoming Soldiers, …

Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy

August 5, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer …

President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with Deputy President’s recovery

Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga: Closing remarks, call to action and vote of thanks

Closing remarks, call to action and vote of thanks by Hon. Sindisiwe Lydia Chikunga, MP, Minister In The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Portraits Of Power — Exhibition Launch Convened by the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute ( …

Government takes Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has begun rolling out the Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces following its national launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 18 June 2026, which highlighted key milestones South Africa is …

Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong launches Milestones of Freedom Campaign at UMfolozi TVET College, 6 Aug

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Mr Kenny Morolong, together with provincial and local leadership, will on 6 August 2026 lead the launch of the Milestones of Freedom Campaign at UMfolozi TVET College in the iLembe District Municipality, KwaDukuza.   …

Gauteng Transport conducts high-impact stop-and-search operations

Nine motorists arrested in GTI’s latest high-impact stop-and-search operations  The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI), in partnership with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), conducted high-impact stop-and-search operations across major …

Minister Dean Macpherson secures zero costs for fishermen and small businesses in Elands Bay

Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has secured an agreement preventing Cederberg Local Municipality from charging local fishermen and SMMEs rental, fees or other charges for using the Elands Bay slipway and related harbour …