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08/13/2026

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08/13/2026

Presence News caught up with Monster High voice actors Ogie Banks III and Erin Fitzgerald at Midsummer Scream 2026 in Long Beach, California.

In this special interview, Ogie Banks III and Erin Fitzgerald join Presence News host Maria Cornejo to talk about Monster High, voice acting, their experiences bringing animated characters to life, and connecting with fans at Midsummer Scream.

🎤 Interview hosted by: Maria Cornejo
🎙️ Guests: Ogie Banks III & Erin Fitzgerald
🎬 Coverage by: Presence News
📍 Midsummer Scream — Long Beach, California
📅 August 2026

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08/13/2026

Jennifer Zhu Models Nyla Couture Fashion Line at Hollywood Film & Television Network Mixer in DTLA

LOS ANGELES, CA — Jennifer Zhu stepped in front of the cameras modeling a look from Nyla Couture during a Hollywood Film & Television Network mixer in Downtown Los Angeles at DTLA, CA, USA, August 2026: Jennifer Zhu, Nyla Couture, Hollywood Film & TV Mixer event at Florentín Rooftop Bar 617 S Spring St 8th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 in August 2026, bringing fashion, photography and entertainment together for an evening of networking in the heart of the city....

Jennifer Zhu showcased Nyla Couture at an August 2026 Hollywood Film & Television Network mixer in Downtown Los Angeles.

08/13/2026

Why Terrorism Continues to Escalate in the Sahel

According to the Global Terrorism Index 2025, the Sahel region has become a global epicenter of terrorism. In 2024, the region accounted for 51 percent of all terrorism-related deaths worldwide. The Liptako-Gourma region, where Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso meet, has become a key region of violence. Several factors, including political, economic, security, social, and ecological reasons, played a part in the continuation of violence in this area....

Why is terrorism escalating in the Sahel? Explore how poverty, weak governance, conflict and illicit economies are fueling the region’s ongoing crisis.

08/12/2026

California Weighs New Wildfire Liability Rules as Insurance and Utility Costs Rise

SACRAMENTO, CA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is making a late-session push to change how the financial costs of utility-caused wildfires are distributed, opening a new debate over whether utilities, insurance companies or their customers could ultimately bear more of the burden. The proposal comes as California continues confronting the enormous financial consequences of catastrophic wildfires and questions about the long-term stability of the state's utility and insurance systems....

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing wildfire liability changes that could affect utilities, insurers, ratepayers and insurance premiums.

08/12/2026

NYC Heat Wave Highlights Growing Risks of Extreme Summer Heat

NEW YORK, New York—The recent weather in New York City has also involved excessively hot weather, with the temperature index hovering around 100°F in some areas of the metropolitan region. The National Weather Service issued advisories for New York City and the surrounding regions because of the weather conditions, which resulted in even more potential for the emergence of heat-related illnesses....

New York City’s recent heat wave highlights the serious health risks of extreme summer heat and the importance of staying prepared.

08/12/2026

Presence News founder Kasdyn Click catches up with Hollywood-area hairstylist Shane Vance at Modern Day Wife’s Soirée En Blanc event at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

Just days before the event, Kasdyn visited Shane at Colori Salon, where Shane darkened his hair color, added subtle blonde highlights, applied a glaze/toner to refine the highlights, and gave his hair a fresh trim.

Shane has worked in the hair industry for more than a decade and attended Soirée En Blanc to connect with new people and grow his clientele. During the interview, he welcomes Presence News viewers who may be looking for a new hairstylist in the Los Angeles area.

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Interview: Kasdyn Click
Event: Modern Day Wife — Soirée En Blanc
Location: Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, California

08/11/2026

Spokane Fire Victims May Qualify for Property Tax Relief — Here’s the Washington Form to File

SPOKANE, WA — Families who lost homes or suffered major property damage in the devastating Spokane-area wildfires may be eligible for property tax relief under Washington state law — including the possibility of a refund or reduction in taxes. The fires, which broke out around Spokane on Aug. 1, 2026, forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. More than 900 homes were destroyed or severely damaged across three major fires, according to reporting from Reuters....

Spokane fire victims could qualify for reduced property taxes and potentially a refund. See Washington’s one-page Form 64-0003 and how to apply.

08/11/2026

Solar Eclipse 2026: What New York City Will See on August 12

New York, New York— On August 12, 2026, the world will be in awe of a unique solar eclipse that will attract people's attention to the skies. During this eclipse, the totality will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, northern Spain, and a small area of Portugal, while many other countries will also observe a partial eclipse....

New York, New York— On August 12, 2026, the world will be in awe of a unique solar eclipse that […]

08/11/2026

Presence News interviews Jill St Stevens, the Mayor of Midnight Falls—the eerie town at the heart of the LA Haunted Hayride experience at Griffith Park in Los Angeles.

The interview took place during Midsummer Scream 2026 at the Long Beach Convention Center, where horror fans, performers, costumed characters, and some of Southern California’s biggest Halloween attractions gathered for a weekend celebrating all things spooky.

Jill gives Presence News a glimpse into the world of Midnight Falls and the LA Haunted Hayride as the attraction prepares to return to Griffith Park for the 2026 Halloween season.

🎥 Interview by Maria Cornejo | Presence News
📍 Midsummer Scream 2026 — Long Beach, California