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News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Saturday May 17, 2025 ( 29 items )  

Acquisition Research Symposium and Innovation Summit Addresses Rapid Tech Integration for the Warfighter
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Naval Postgraduate School issued the following news: * * * Acquisition Research Symposium and Innovation Summit Addresses Rapid Tech Integration for the Warfighter By Lt. Cmdr. Kristina M. Wiedemann, NPS Public Affairs The 22nd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium and Innovation Summit, hosted by the Acquisition Research Program at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), gathered key leaders from the Department of Defense (DoD), industry, and academia, May 7-8. This   more

Advancing Modern, Flexible, and Scalable Missile Warning and Tracking Capabilities for the Nation Through New Relay Ground Stations
EL SEGUNDO, California, May 17 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Advancing modern, flexible, and scalable missile warning and tracking capabilities for the nation through new Relay Ground Stations Summary - The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), in partnership with Space Systems Command, has awarded a multi-year contract for the development and delivery of Relay Ground Stations focused on bridging communications between legacy and next-generation  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Albany - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Albany - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Albany, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.47 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chri  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Bellingham - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Bellingham - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Bellingham, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.22 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissio  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Bend - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Bend - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Bend, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.74 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Ro  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.47 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Corvallis - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Corvallis - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Corvallis, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.96 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissione  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Eugene-Springfield - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Eugene-Springfield - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Eugene-Springfield, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.98 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Re  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Grants Pass - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Grants Pass - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Grants Pass, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.88 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commiss  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Kennewick-Richland - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Kennewick-Richland - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Kennewick-Richland, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $34.43 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Re  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Longview-Kelso - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Longview-Kelso - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Longview-Kelso, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.77 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional C  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Medford - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Medford - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Medford, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.46 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Ch  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Mount Vernon-Anacortes - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Mount Vernon-Anacortes - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.25 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported t  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.18 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported t  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $36.77 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statis  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Salem - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Salem - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.52 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris   more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $43.16 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Spokane-Spokane Valley - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled Occupational Employment and Wages in Spokane-Spokane Valley - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.92 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported to  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Walla Walla - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Walla Walla - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Walla Walla, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.70 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commiss  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.97 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Yakima - May 2024'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Yakima - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Yakima, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.60 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chri  more

Contracts for May 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 16, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Atlantic Diving Supply Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia (SPRMM1-25-D-MC01); ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC, Beltsville, Maryland (SPRMM1-25-D-MC02); Culmen International LLC, Alexandria, Virginia (SPRMM1-25-D-MC03); Fairwinds Technologies LLC, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (SPRMM1-25-D-MC04); S&K Aerospace LLC, St. Ignatius, Montana (SPRMM1-25-D-  more

DAF announces top performing safety leaders, teams for 2024
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF announces top performing safety leaders, teams for 2024 KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force recognized its top safety performers, highlighting their dedication to safeguarding Airmen and Guardians and exemplifying the key tenets of an effective combat team by infusing risk management and operational discipline into all facets of planning, preparation, execution and assessment.   more

DOD Announces Winners of the 2025 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DOD Announces Winners of the 2025 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence Secretary of Defense Peter B. Hegseth announced the 2025 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military instal  more

EEOC Sues Paia Inn for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Paia Inn for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Federal Agency Charges Owner of Maui Hotel with Sexually Harassing Young Female Employees and Terminating Those Who Complained HONOLULU - Paia Inn, a hotel on the North Shore of Maui, violated federal law when its owner sexually harassed a class of young female employees and terminated those who complained or tried to address the  more

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press on May 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks to the press on May 15, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press SECRETARY RUBIO: All right. Well, first of all, obviously - do you want to talk - what do you guys want to -- QUESTION: Can we just start asking, unless you -- SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah, just start asking. QUESTION: Okay. Mr. Secretary, can I just ask you about tomorrow? It's been a little bit messy. When do the talks start? Will y  more

Space Systems Command Advances Space C2 Dominance Decision Making Through Data Platform Program
EL SEGUNDO, California, May 17 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Space Systems Command Advances Space C2 Dominance Decision Making through Data Platform Program Summary: Advancements include new enterprise data storage and data management solutions capable of operating in secure environments and providing data products and advanced analytics. Space Command and Control (C2) Data Platform will provide seamless synchronized multi-domain warfighting to spa  more

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses' Size to Obtain Paycheck Protection Program Loans
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses' Size to Obtain Paycheck Protection Program Loans JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners -- William Nelson and Vicki Rollins -- have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submit  more

United Parcel Service Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Charge
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * United Parcel Service Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Charge Federal Investigation Found Company Allowed Harassment at Santa Barbara Site LOS ANGELES - The United Parcel Service (UPS) in Santa Barbara, California, will pay $10,000 and furnish other injunctive relief to settle a sexual harassment charge filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a membe  more