WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Aleah M. Castrejon, Air Force Research Laboratory Public Affairs The Air Force Research Laboratory's Aerospace Systems Directorate successfully flew the XQ-67A, an Off-Board Sensing Station, uncrewed air vehicle Feb. 28, at the General Atomics Gray Butte Flight Operations Facility near Palmdale, California. The XQ-67A is the first of a second generation of autonomous collaborative platforms. Following the   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) Missing Persons DNA Program (MPDP) has identified over 2,000 missing persons since its establishment in 2001. Attorney General Bonta also announced, with Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D - Elk Grove), a new bill to ensure DOJ will be able to continue to provide import  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following fact sheet on March 4, 2024: * * * What is the Bureau of Forensic Services? The Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS) is the forensic science arm of the California Department of Justice. Its dedicated forensic scientists and award-winning laboratory system serve as a powerful resource for law enforcement agencies throughout California in solving crimes, identifying missing persons, cracking cold  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has asked Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth to serve as advisor on the Administration's water priorities and to lead implementation of key water projects to achieve the Governor's Water Supply Strategy - Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future, including modernizing California's water conveyance infrastructure, executi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on March 5, 2024: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the Los Angeles Superior Court rejected arguments by the city of La Canada Flintridge, an affluent community of about 20,000 residents in Southern California, that it did not have to comply with state housing laws. "La Canada Flintridge is the latest community that has failed in their effort to override stat  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of dismissal with prejudice (Case No. 16-11-002) on March 4, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Caroline I. Vertongen, Complainant, vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E), Defendant. ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE Upon written and unopposed request of Complainant, the above-entitled complaint is dismissed with prejudice under Pub. Ut  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-03-015) for March 7, 2024: * * * In the matter of the Application of 7G Network, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Reseller Interexchange Services within California. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants 7G Network, Inc. a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide resold interexchange service in California. * Closes the proceeding.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-05-009) for March 7, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Application of Kcindur Communications, Inc. dba Advanced Wireless for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Resold and Full Facilities-Based Competitive Local Exchange and Non-Dominant Interexchange Service Within California. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants the application of Kcindur Communications, Inc  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.21-10-002) for March 7, 2024: * * * California Large Energy Consumers Association's Petition for Modification of Decision 23-06-029 Order Instituting Rulemaking to Oversee the Resource Adequacy Program, Consider Program Reforms and Refinements, and Establish Forward Resource Adequacy Procurement Obligations. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies California Large Energy Consumers Associa  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res ALJ 455) for March 7, 2024: * * * Appeal of CapTex Telecom, LLC of Citation No. CD-2023-07057 PROPOSED OUTCOME * Grants the Motion to Withdraw the Citation Appeal of CapTex Telecom LLC and dismisses K.23 08 008, the Appeal of Citation No. CD 2023 07 057. * Closes the proceeding. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS * There are no safety considerations associated with this resolution. E  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res SPD-22) for March 7, 2024: * * * Horizon West Transmission's 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Ratifies the decision of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety to approve the 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) of Horizon West Transmission Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 8386. * Does not establish a defense to any enforcement action fo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res SPD-21) for March 7, 2024: * * * LS Power Grid California's 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Ratifies the decision of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety to approve the 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) of LS Power Grid California Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 8386. * Does not establish a defense to any enforcement action for   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res SX-154) for March 7, 2024: * * * Metro Gold Line Foothill Construction Request for a Temporary Overhead Clearance PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Authorizes Foothill Construction Authority a temporary exemption from Section 2.1 of General Order 26-D at the Towne Avenue Crossing in Pomona, Los Angeles County. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * Approval of the resolution will allow Foothill Const  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.21-09-018) for March 7, 2024: * * * Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval of its 2023 Gas Cost Allocation and Rate Design Proposals for its Gas Transmission and Storage System. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Pacific Gas and Electric Company 's 2023-2026 Gas Transmission and Storage Cost Allocation and Rate Design Proposals; * Adopts Settlement Agreement a  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res E-5289) for March 7, 2024: * * * Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Modification of the Transmission Load Operating Agreement for the Caltrain Electrification Project PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Tier 3 Advice Letters 6669-E and supplemental 6669-E-A, to modify the Transmission Load Operating Agreement (TLOA) for the Caltrain Electrifi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-09-008) for March 7, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Application of PacifiCorp for Approval of its 2024 Energy Cost Adjustment Clause and Greenhouse Gas-Related Forecast and Reconciliation of Costs and Revenue. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Adopts all party settlement of PacifiCorp, Public Advocates Office, and California Farm Bureau Federation regarding modifications to PacifiCorp'  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-01-003) for March 7, 2024: * * * Application of San Gabriel Valley Water Company for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Los Angeles County Division by $10,791,000 or 13.1% in July 2023, $4,847,000 or 5.2% in July 2024, and $5,044,000 or 5.1% in July 2025, and in its Fontana Water Company division by $9,202,000 or 11.3% in July 2023, $5,164,000 or 5.7  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res O-0085) for March 7, 2024: * * * Shell California Pipeline Company LLC Request for a 10 Percent Rate Increase for Two Specific Lines PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Shell California Pipeline Company LLC request to increase its rates for transportation of crude oil on the LAX and Van Nuys lines by 10 percent in accordance with the provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 455.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res ALJ-435) for March 7, 2024: * * * Appeal of Amended Citation E.18-02-001 Issued to Southern California Edison Company by Safety and Enforcement Division PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Dismisses Amended Citation E.18-02-001 Issued to Southern California Edison Company (U338E), with one exception. * Closes the proceeding. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations ass  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-06-003) for March 7, 2024: * * * Application of Southern California Edison Company for Authorization to Recover 2021 Incremental Costs Related to Wildfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Finds Southern California Edison Company's (SCE) capital expenditures, operations, and maintenance expenses recorded in 2021 in SCE's Wildfire Mitigation Plan Memo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-06-003) for March 7, 2024: * * * Application of Southern California Regional Rail Authority for authority to construct a pedestrian underpass grade separation for the Simi Valley Double Track Project on the Metrolink Ventura Subdivision at Mile Post 438.08 (Proposed CPUC Number 101VE 438.08 BD and USDOT Number 977305X). PROPOSED OUTCOME * Authorizes Southern California Regi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res SPD-23) for March 7, 2024: * * * Trans Bay Cable's 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Ratifies the decision of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety to approve the 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) of Trans Bay Cable Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 8386. * Does not establish a defense to any enforcement action for violation of a Com  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California issued the following news release: A federal judge found Chanell Easton, 38, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, guilty Monday of two counts of aggravated identity theft, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. On May 19, 2022, a grand jury returned an indictment, charging Easton with 22 counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft. Easton pleaded guilty to the fraud counts  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Paul Garcia was sentenced today to 235 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking, announced United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Jennifer L. Cicolani. The sentence was handed down by the Hon. Edward J. Davila, United S  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California issued the following news release: Joon Woo Kim pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to his role in two related multi-million-dollar fraud schemes--the first, a scheme to mislead investors to contribute to a fund he formed in San Francisco, and the second, a scheme to obtain a multi-million dollar business loans and line of credit by lying to a bank--announced United State  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release: A superseding indictment was partially unsealed in the Southern District of California today charging Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta, an alleged drug trafficker, with murdering two people to prevent them from testifying in drug trafficking prosecutions that were pending in federal court in San Diego. The victims were identified as Cesar Armando Murillo, 44, a  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 6 -- The California Air Resources Board issued the following news release: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) reached a settlement agreement with Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. of Osaka, Japan, for $16,196,120 for violating regulations aimed at reducing nitrogen oxides from off-road compression-ignition engines. CARB identified three emissions violations: incomplete reporting of an auxiliary emission control device; use of incorrect test procedures not ap  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Health and Human Services Committee today passed legislation to help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid. This cost-neutral plan would lay the groundwork for redirecting federal Medicaid funds to help Colorado families access nutritious food options and secure housing. "Everyone deserves access to healthy, nutritious food and a roof over their heads," said Rep. Shannon B  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Francisco Sanchez, Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded North Dakota private nonprofit organizations of the April 5, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury caused by flooding that occurred April 10 - May 6, 2023. Private nonprofits that provide  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, Mar. 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is adding five sites and proposing to add three additional sites to the Superfund National Priorities List. The NPL is a list of known sites throughout the United States and its territories where historic releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants pose significant threats to human health and the environment. Pr  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is adding five sites and proposing to add three sites to the Superfund National Priorities List. The NPL is a list of known sites throughout the United States and its territories where historic releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants pose significant threats to human health and the environment. "Updati  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Grant funded in part by the largest recycling investment in 30 years * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians a $653,120 grant, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda to expand recycling infrastructure, support good-paying jobs, and increase circular waste management on and off the Tribal land. "  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed to add Afterthought Mine near Bella Vista in Shasta County, Calif. to the to the Superfund National Priorities List. The NPL is a list of known sites throughout the United States and its territories where historic releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants pose significant threats to human he  more

LIVERMORE, California, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: As a student in Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Computational Engineering Division (CED), Tim Linke learned a lot about optimization. Not only was he able to develop an optimization algorithm for next-generation computing, but he also made the most of his time by building relationships, getting involved in the Lab community and gaining new skills an  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- The National Park Service Lassen Volcanic National Park issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Roseann Worley as superintendent of Lassen Volcanic National Park. She will begin her new role in May 2024. Worley is currently serving as acting superintendent at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington. She has been the NPS Pacific West Region internal controls program lead since 2018. "R  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: An NETL researcher overseeing construction of the Lab's Direct Air Capture (DAC) Center recently met with industry and scientific leaders in Switzerland to discuss accelerating the commercialization of critical technologies for removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. "The scale-up and commercialization of direct air capture technology is one critica  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on March 5, 2024, by Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda at the Council of Institutional Investors: * * * Thank you for the invitation to address the Council of Institutional Investors, whose members are responsible for combined assets under management of nearly $5 trillion.[1] They include pension plans obligated to act prudently when investing the savings of millions of workers and their families to provide ret  more

NANYUKI, Kenya, March 6 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Alisha Grezlik "I'm here to give back to my continent," said U.S. Army Spc. Israel Osagie, a practical nursing specialist with the 425th Medical Detachment, 176th Medical Brigade, 807th Medical Command. Originally from Nigeria, Osagie felt emotional about returning to the continent. "For me, it's coming back to give back to home. When I landed in Kenya and I saw the locals, I was inspired to do more," he said. "S  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: The State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) for Virginia and Dominion Energy honored 11 recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Faculty Awards in a ceremony today that included comments from Deputy Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent. Since 1987, these awards have recognized faculty at Virginia's institutions of higher learning who exemplify the highest standards o  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SANTA RITA, Guam - In a display of interagency cooperation, a commercial mariner in urgent need of medical care was safely evacuated from his vessel 100 nautical miles offshore to Guam on March 2, 2024, thanks to the actions of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25). "Our collective efforts today, closely following anot  more