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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Erin M. Donovan to serve as a Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Donovan was one of six attorneys appointed statewide and one of four appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court.

“We are extremely proud to share the news of Erin’s appointment,” said Musick Peeler Co-Managing Partner Steve Elie. “For more than 22 years, Erin has exemplified excellence in the practice of law and has been an extraordinary colleague, mentor and client advocate. Her intellect, work ethic, fairness and unwavering commitment to justice will serve the bench and the community exceptionally well.”

Donovan joined Musick Peeler more than two decades ago and has built a distinguished career representing clients in complex litigation matters with the same qualities that guided her judicial aspirations — hard work, thoughtfulness and dedication. She will transition from the Firm in the coming months to assume her judicial duties.

Professional Background
Donovan’s principal practice areas include general civil litigation, business litigation, insurance defense litigation, probate litigation and administrative fair hearings. She has participated in five trials — three civil and two probate — served as lead counsel for numerous administrative hearings, and as lead counsel, successfully obtained a defense award at arbitration.

In addition to representing insurance companies and their insureds, Donovan served as counsel for a wide range of clients including businesses, churches, academic institutions, universities and charter schools. Her prior experience as an educator has informed and enriched her representation of educational institutions and administrators. She has also represented several California Regional Centers before the Office of Administrative Hearings with respect to eligibility and service issues.

Donovan has been a committed member and respected leader within the Irish American Bar Association (Los Angeles Chapter), the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Multi-Cultural Bar Alliance and several other sister bar associations.

Education and Early Career
Donovan earned her law degree from Loyola Law School, graduating cum laude in 2003 and being selected for membership in the Order of the Coif. While in law school, she served as Managing Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International & Comparative Law Review.

She also served as an extern for the Honorable Dickran M. Tevrizian, Jr., United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Donovan received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, where she played on the Women’s Varsity Soccer Team for four years, earning Most Valuable Offensive Player as a freshman and Most Valuable Defensive Player as a senior. She served as team captain during her junior and senior years and for many years held records for most goals scored in a game and all-time career assists.

Between college and law school, Donovan was a Los Angeles corps member with Teach for America, teaching kindergarten and first grade at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Compton, California, from 1997 to 2000.

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An unprecedented photographic and archival documentary honoring Black firefighters who shaped Chicago’s history from 1872 to 1972.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Historian and author Dekalb E. Walcott announces the release of Black Heroes of Fire – Chicago’s 100 Years of Public Service: A Historical Photographic Archival Documentary (Engine 21 – 1872 to 1972), a powerful and meticulously researched work that preserves the legacy of Black firefighters who served the City of Chicago for a full century. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and rare archival materials, the book offers a once-in-a-lifetime historical view into public service, resilience, and community-building.

Drawing from historic news clippings and photographs sourced from major publications including the Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago Daily News, Chicago Sun-Times, and the Chicago Defender, Walcott documents the lives and service of Black men who risked everything for the public good. These materials are paired with contextual historical analysis that traces the evolution of the Chicago Fire Department and the city itself through the lens of Black public servants.

The book situates these firefighters within the broader story of Chicago’s development as a sanctuary city during the Great Migration. As Black families moved north seeking better housing, education, and opportunity, many found work in public service while facing systemic housing and employment limitations. Walcott highlights how Black Chicagoans were often forced into low-income and marginalized neighborhoods, including unincorporated rural areas such as Robbins and Phoenix, even as they contributed directly to the city’s safety and growth.

Black Heroes of Fire also reaches back to Chicago’s earliest foundations, acknowledging Jean Baptist Point Du Sable—recognized as Chicago’s first citizen—and the presence of Black residents from the city’s inception. By tracing the period from 1872 through 1972, Walcott reveals how Black firefighters were integral to Chicago’s transformation through industrial expansion, population growth, and civic modernization.

Accessible to historians, educators, public service professionals, and general readers, the book serves as both a documentary record and a tribute. It provides invaluable insight into the intersection of race, labor, and civic duty, while honoring those whose service protected lives and property across generations.

The book is now available — secure your copy here: https://a.co/d/0n5F3VS

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The Strategic Partnership Marks the Company’s Commitment to New Markets

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Sonno Homes is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with eXp Revel Realty in Austin, marking the company’s official expansion into the Austin and Florida real estate markets and a broader push into the United States and international buyer base.

Focusing on short-term rental properties and co-ownership products in Colombia, Panama, Mexico and Italy, global investment company Sonno Homes has become a leading partner for US investors looking to diversify in the Global South. In its first year of operations, the comapny has generated nearly $400,000 in investor distributions, with performance annualizing to approximately $800,000 in projected payouts—demonstrating early traction for its turnkey, remote-first investment model.

Through a non-exclusive representation agreement with eXp, Sonno Homes will leverage one of the world’s largest real estate brokerages to bring qualified buyers into its portfolio and scale its offering across U.S. and Europe. The partnership supports Sonno’s mission to simplify cross-border real estate investing through a one-click, fully managed ownership experience designed for remote professionals and globally mobile investors.

The expansion coincides with a series of upcoming media features and articles highlighting Sonno Homes’ approach to short-term rentals, global living, and investment-grade properties tailored to the remote work economy.

Further announcements will follow as Sonno Homes continues its U.S. rollout and international expansion. The company welcomes potential clients to reach out to their acquisition team at the details below.

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Christopher Walsh
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Save the Children Global Ventures (SCGV), the innovative finance team at Save the Children, today announced a USD 600,000 equity investment in Amparo Prosthetics, an innovator in lower-limb prosthetic technology. SCGV uses private and blended capital to scale solutions that improve children’s health and well-being. This investment aims to accelerate Amparo’s mission to expand access to prosthetic care in underserved, humanitarian and conflict-affected settings, including for children from Gaza.

Amparo designs and manufactures direct-fit, remouldable prosthetic sockets that enable same-day fittings with easily portable equipment. This is a major advantage over traditional prosthetic care, which often requires multiple visits to a clinical facility, over weeks or months. In humanitarian settings – where mobility, safety, and clinical capacity are limited – such lengthy processes are often not feasible. Amparo’s innovation addresses this critical global challenge, with the potential to help thousands of children regain mobility and independence, including an estimated 3,000 – 4,000 children in Gaza alone who require prosthetic care.

A PROVEN MODEL REACHING CHILDREN ACROSS CRISIS SETTINGS

Since its founding in 2014, Amparo sockets have been fitted to over 5,000 amputees across 55 countries, in settings ranging from high-income clinical environments, to low-resource and conflict settings through partnerships with charities and other qualified humanitarian organisations. The company has recently successfully introduced the first direct-fit paediatric socket. While all Amparo sockets can be remoulded and refitted up to five times, this feature is especially valuable for children, where rapid growth and changes in residual limb shape require more frequent adjustments.

As part of SCGV’s investment, Amparo has committed to developing a formal impact measurement framework aligned with SCGV’s child-lens investing approach. This will include metrics on paediatric reach and data on impact for children and their families in underserved and humanitarian contexts, ensuring that commercial growth is matched by measurable benefits for vulnerable children. In addition, SCGV’s investment will help Amparo to increase its support for Palestinian amputees.

WORKING TOGETHER TO RETURN MOBILITY TO CHILDREN

Reflecting on the partnership, Paul Ronalds, CEO of SCGV, said, “Every child deserves the chance to move, play and live with dignity, no matter their circumstances. Amparo’s technology gives children who have lost a limb that opportunity, often on the same day they are fitted. Our investment will help bring this life-changing support to more children in crisis and conflict zones.”

“Save the Children’s investment and global humanitarian reach will help us move our vision forward and deliver prosthetic care in places where it’s needed most,” said Federico Carpinteiro, Amparo’s CEO. “SCGV’s backing reinforces our belief that impact and sustainability can go hand in hand. This partnership gives us the momentum to strengthen our team and scale our work to new communities,” added Howard Russell, Amparo’s Chief Strategy Officer.

ABOUT AMPARO PROSTHETICS
Amparo Prosthetics is a U.K.-based medical device company that designs, manufactures and distributes innovative prosthetic sockets for lower-limb amputees. Founded in 2014, Amparo operates manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Portugal, with distribution partners across six continents. The company’s mission is to democratise access to high-quality prosthetic care, particularly in low-resource, humanitarian and conflict-affected settings.

ABOUT SAVE THE CHILDREN GLOBAL VENTURES (SCGV)
Established in 2023 by Save the Children, the world’s first and leading independent children’s organisation. Save the Children Global Ventures (SCGV) is a child-centred innovative finance team that identifies and scales social enterprises delivering health, education, protection and unique opportunities for vulnerable children. Based in Switzerland, SCGV combines financial returns with measurable impact, investing in early-stage enterprises with the potential to improve children’s lives at scale.

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A meticulously researched historical narrative uncovers real people, forgotten documents, and long-buried truths spanning colonial America.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Author George Holloway releases From the Mountains to the Prairies, a compelling historical work grounded in real events and real people that follows one family’s extraordinary journey through the shifting political and cultural landscape of early America. Drawing on extensive archival research and preserved original documents, the book brings clarity to generations of mystery surrounding the Holloway family and those connected to them.

At the center of the narrative are John and Elizabeth Holloway, whose lives unfold against the backdrop of colonial South Carolina, North Carolina, and the Natchez District—an area governed by Spain before, during, and after the American Revolution. Their migration mirrors the uncertainty of a young nation in formation, shaped by war, shifting allegiances, and the relentless push westward.

What distinguishes From the Mountains to the Prairies is its foundation in primary-source research. Holloway and other descendants of the family spent decades uncovering records preserved in state archives across four different state capitals. Land grants, court records, correspondence, and official documents form the backbone of the book, allowing the author to reconstruct events with historical integrity while offering plausible explanations for long-standing genealogical mysteries.

The book not only chronicles the Holloways’ movement across regions and regimes, but also illuminates the broader historical forces at play. Readers encounter frontier life under British, Spanish, and emerging American authority, gaining insight into how ordinary families navigated extraordinary political change. Along the way, the narrative intersects with other figures of the era—including several infamous characters—whose paths crossed the Holloways in unexpected ways.

Written with respect for both scholarship and storytelling, From the Mountains to the Prairies appeals to readers of American history, genealogy, and Revolutionary-era studies. It speaks especially to those interested in how personal family stories intersect with national transformation.

More than a family chronicle, the book serves as a reminder that history is often preserved in fragments—and that through careful research, patience, and curiosity, forgotten lives can be restored to the record.

The book is now available — secure your copy here: https://a.co/d/cMKSsqa

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AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For many families in Austin, the decision to bring in-home care into the household is deeply personal. It often occurs during a period of transition, concern, or increased responsibility. Comfort Keepers of Austin, TX, led by local owner Kevin McNeil, provides guidance to families seeking dependable home care services and helps them understand what truly matters when choosing a caregiver.

Finding the right in-home caregiver goes beyond credentials. Families want someone they can trust, someone who shows up with compassion, patience, and consistency. This guide-style overview highlights key considerations that families in Austin often weigh when exploring home care options.

What Families Should Look for in an In-Home Caregiver

Reliability begins with strong character. Families are encouraged to look for caregivers who demonstrate empathy, clear communication, and respect for personal routines. Experience matters, but so does emotional awareness and the ability to form genuine connections.

Consistency is another key factor. Familiar faces help seniors feel more comfortable and supported, especially when daily assistance becomes part of their routine. Caregivers who arrive on time, follow care plans, and communicate openly with families contribute to a calmer and more positive home environment.

Comfort Keepers of Austin, TX, emphasizes these qualities by carefully selecting caregivers who value relationship-based care. Each caregiver is supported by ongoing training and guidance that reinforces professionalism alongside compassion.

How Comfort Keepers Builds Trust Through Care Practices

Comfort Keepers of Austin, TX, approaches home care as a partnership with families. Services often include personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, and companionship. Just as important is how caregivers interact with clients: listening attentively, offering encouragement, and supporting independence whenever possible.

The organization’s approach focuses on helping seniors remain active and engaged in familiar surroundings. Daily routines, hobbies, and social interaction play an important role in emotional well-being, and caregivers are encouraged to support these meaningful moments.

For families navigating private-pay home care searches in Austin, transparency and communication are essential. Comfort Keepers of Austin, TX, prioritizes clear expectations, responsive coordination, and dependable support so families feel informed and reassured throughout their care journey.

A Local Presence Rooted in Compassion

As part of the Austin community, Comfort Keepers understands the values that matter to local families. Many households seek care that reflects warmth, respect, and personal attention rather than a one-size approach. By maintaining a strong local presence, the organization stays closely connected to the needs of seniors and their loved ones.

Caregivers are also supported behind the scenes. A positive, respectful work culture helps attract dedicated professionals who are committed to providing thoughtful, reliable care. That stability benefits clients by fostering continuity and trust.

Commitment to Excellence and Recognition

Comfort Keepers of Austin, TX, has been honored with the Best Places to Work award, reflecting the organization’s commitment to fostering a positive, supportive environment for both employees and the families they serve.

About Comfort Keepers of Austin

Comfort Keepers of Austin provides in-home care services designed to support independence, comfort, and quality of life for seniors and adults who need assistance at home. Locally owned by Kevin McNeil, the organization serves Austin and surrounding areas, focusing on compassionate caregiving, meaningful connection, and dependable daily support.

Families interested in hiring reliable in-home caregivers in Austin are encouraged to contact Comfort Keepers of Austin, TX, to explore available services, ask questions, and receive guidance as they consider care options for their loved ones.

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GEORGETOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Returning home after a hospital stay can be both a relief and a challenge. For many families in Georgetown, the transition from hospital to home brings questions about recovery, safety, and daily support. Comfort Keepers of Georgetown, TX, under the local ownership of Kevin McNeil, offers guidance and compassionate post-hospital care services designed to help seniors recover comfortably at home while easing stress for their families.

Post-hospital care focuses on supporting recovery during a critical period. After discharge, seniors may need assistance with mobility, medication reminders, personal care, and daily routines as their strength gradually returns. Thoughtful preparation and reliable in-home support can make a meaningful difference in how smoothly this transition unfolds.

Planning a Smooth Transition From Hospital to Home

Arranging post-hospital care often begins before discharge. Families benefit from understanding discharge instructions, follow-up appointments, and temporary limitations on movement or activity. Clear communication between healthcare providers and caregivers supports continuity and reduces confusion during recovery.

Comfort Keepers of Georgetown, TX, works with families to support these early days at home. Caregivers can assist with safe mobility, help prevent falls, and encourage rest balanced with gentle activity. Maintaining a steady presence at home can provide reassurance when seniors feel vulnerable or fatigued.

Preparing the home environment is another important step. Simple adjustments, such as clearing walkways, organizing medications, and establishing a calm daily routine, help create a space that supports healing and comfort.

Ongoing Support That Encourages Recovery

Post-hospital home care is not only about physical assistance. Emotional encouragement and companionship play a vital role in recovery. Caregivers from Comfort Keepers offer conversation, reassurance, and encouragement that help seniors stay motivated and engaged as they regain independence.

Support may include meal assistance, hydration reminders, light housekeeping, and transportation to follow-up appointments. These services reduce strain on family members, allowing them to focus on spending quality time with their loved ones rather than managing every task.

For seniors recovering in Georgetown, staying at home often promotes confidence and familiarity. Familiar surroundings, routines, and faces can contribute to emotional well-being, which is closely tied to physical recovery.

A Local Approach Rooted in Compassion

Comfort Keepers of Georgetown, TX, brings a local understanding to post-hospital care. As part of the community, the organization recognizes the importance of trust, communication, and dependable support during recovery. Caregivers are selected and supported, with a focus on empathy, professionalism, and respect for each individual’s healing pace.

Families often appreciate knowing that support can adapt as recovery progresses. Some seniors may need short-term assistance, while others benefit from continued help as they rebuild strength. Comfort Keepers emphasizes attentive care that adapts to changing needs throughout the recovery journey.

About Comfort Keepers of Georgetown

Comfort Keepers of Georgetown provides in-home care services that support recovery, independence, and quality of life for seniors and adults in need of assistance. Locally owned by Kevin McNeil, the organization serves Georgetown and surrounding areas, focusing on compassionate caregiving, meaningful connections, and dependable daily support.

Families preparing for a loved one’s return home from the hospital are encouraged to reach out to Comfort Keepers of Georgetown, TX, to learn more about post-hospital care services and guidance available to support a safe and comfortable recovery at home.

Kevin McNeil
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