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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Friday June 13, 2025 ( 91 items )  

2025 SEMA Show: Center of the Automotive Universe Returns
DIAMOND BAR, California, June 13 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * 2025 SEMA Show: The Center Of The Automotive Universe Returns Industry's leading brands gear up for a must-attend event packed with new product innovations, insights, and opportunities. Public invited to experience the energy and excitement of the Show on its closing day. * DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 11, 2025) - The automotive aftermarket is coming togethe  more

ABA Names Recipient of Inaugural Banking Research Dissertation Grant
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Names Recipient of Inaugural Banking Research Dissertation Grant * The American Bankers Association announced Gene Kang as the recipient of its inaugural ABA Banking Research Dissertation Grant. The program provides economics or finance doctoral graduate students with $40,000 for one academic year to conduct research on the banking industry. Kang is a finance d  more

Agilent to Showcase New Products and Innovations at HPLC 2025
SANTA CLARA, California, June 13 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Agilent to Showcase New Products and Innovations at HPLC 2025 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that they will introduce their latest Hybrid Multisampler and highlight the new LC Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometers at the upcoming HPLC 2025 conference in Bruges, Belgium. The  more

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds 12th Roundtrip Between San Diego and Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds 12th Roundtrip Between San Diego and Los Angeles * New afternoon and evening trains between Los Angeles and San Diego offer travelers more flexibility along the Southern California coast ORANGE, Calif. - The Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency) today announced that the Amtrak(r) Pacific Surfliner(r) train service has ad  more

Anne Frank Center of Argentina Honors Simon Wiesenthal Center Director for Latin America with Anne Frank Award
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Anne Frank Center of Argentina Honors Simon Wiesenthal Center Director for Latin America with Anne Frank Award * Ariel Gelblung recognized for his ongoing fight against antisemitism, xenophobia, and terrorism Buenos Aires, June 10, 2025 The Simon Wiesenthal Center's Director for Latin America, Dr Ariel Gelblung, was recognized for his ongoing fight against antisemitism,   more

APHA Signs On Open Letter Urging COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in Pregnancy
SAN DIEGO, California, June 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * APHA Signs On Open Letter Urging COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in Pregnancy The American Public Health Association joins the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and dozens of organizations in an open letter urging COVID-19 vaccination coverage in pregnancy. We call upon payers and insurers to continue making the COVID-19 vaccine available t  more

API, AFPM Celebrate Car Freedom Day
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement today as President Trump signed into law a series of bills overturning California's electric vehicle mandates, which prevented consumer choice.  "The President and Congress just delivered a major   more

ATA Applauds President Trump for Revoking California's Destructive EV Mandates
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds President Trump for Revoking California's Destructive EV Mandates * The American Trucking Associations today thanked President Trump for revoking California's ruinous electric vehicle mandates and was honored to be part of the White House ceremony that marked a major step forward for setting realistic and achievable national emissions standards.  more

AV's JUMP 20 Medium UAS Supports U.S. Navy's 4th Fleet During Operation Southern Spear
MONROVIA, California, June 13 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * AV's JUMP 20 Medium UAS Supports U.S. Navy's 4th Fleet During Operation Southern Spear ARLINGTON, Va., June 12, 2025 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) delivered company-owned, company-operated (COCO) maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) services in support of the U.S. Navy's 4th Fleet as part of Operation Southern Spear. AV's JUMP 20 medium uncrewed aircraft system (MUAS)   more

Banks, Houchin to Introduce Legislation Blocking Taxpayer Funded College Prep for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Banks, Houchin to Introduce Legislation Blocking Taxpayer Funded College Prep for Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON, D.C, - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced the Putting American Students First Act. This bill prohibits the Department of Education from allowing illegal allies to access to a collection of taxpayer-funded college preparatory progr  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, Honolulu Area - May 2025'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Honolulu Area - May 2025": * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past two months, up 2.7 percent from a year ago * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Urban Hawaii advanced 0.8 percent for the two months ending in May 2025, the U.S. Bur  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area - May 2025'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Los Angeles Area - May 2025": * * * Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past month, up 3.0 percent from a year ago * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim advanced 0.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor St  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, Riverside Area - May 2025'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Riverside Area - May 2025": * * * Area prices were up 0.7 percent over the past two months, up 2.6 percent from a year ago * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario advanced 0.7 percent for the two months ending in M  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, San Diego Area - May 2025'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, San Diego Area - May 2025": * * * Area prices were up 0.6 percent over the past two months, up 3.8 percent from a year ago The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for San Diego-Carlsbad advanced 0.6 percent for the two months ending in May 2025, the U.S. Bur  more

BLS - Western Region Issues Report Entitled 'Consumer Price Index, West Region - May 2025'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, West Region - May 2025": * * * Area prices were up 0.3 percent over the past month, up 2.4 percent from a year ago * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the West Region advanced 0.3 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported to  more

Bourns Announces 1500 VDC-Rated POWrFuse High-Power Fuse Series Specifically Designed for Photovoltaic Applications
RIVERSIDE, California, June 13 -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Announces 1500 VDC-Rated POWrFuse High-Power Fuse Series Specifically Designed for Photovoltaic Applications Bourns PF-PVC150R Series offers enhanced voltage and current ratings that comply with the gPV protection UL 248-19 standard * RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 12, 2025 - Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for po  more

Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for June 12, 2025
SAN BERNARDINO, California, June 13 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up for June 12, 2025: * * * Michelle Lorimer and Michael Karp (history) discussed the National Endowment of the Humanities grant that was pulled from their history project, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the scope of immigration enforcement by federal officers in the Los Angeles region. * * * NEH revokes $150K grant for CSU  more

California Executive Order Drives Forward Clean Air, Cost Savings, Job Creation, Innovation
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * California Executive Order Drives Forward Clean Air, Cost Savings, Job Creation, Innovation * "California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order today that will drive the state down the path to cleaner air and healthier communities through cost-saving measures that strengthen the Golden State's innovation and job creation. "Governor Newsom's leadership in response t  more

California Leads States in Suing the Trump Administration Over Its Revocation of Air Pollution Standards
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * California Leads States in Suing the Trump Administration Over Its Revocation of Air Pollution Standards * "The president's use of the Congressional Review Act to block states from implementing air pollution standards to improve air quality is deeply disappointing. This illegitimate move poses threats to public health, the economy and states' rights. "Thes  more

Capito Attends White House Signing of Her Resolution Ending California's EV Mandate
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025: * * * Capito Attends White House Signing of her Resolution Ending California's EV Mandate WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed her joint resolution of  more

Cellular Coordinate System Reveals Secrets of Active Matter
PASADENA, California, June 11 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Cellular Coordinate System Reveals Secrets of Active Matter * All humans who have ever lived were once each an individual cell, which then divided countless times to produce a body made up of around 10 trillion cells. These cells have busy lives, executing all kinds of dynamic movement: contracting every time we flex a muscle, migrating toward the site of an injury, and rhythmically beati  more

Community Groups Speak Out Against Kern County Oil and Gas Permitting Ordinance
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Community Groups Speak Out Against Kern County Oil and Gas Permitting Ordinance * Bakersfield, CA --Community and environmental groups are urging commission members to reject changes to a zoning ordinance that would fast-track tens of thousands of new oil and gas wells county-wide at tonight's Planning Commission hearing. These revisions would curtail site-specific environmenta  more

Conservation Group Fights Proposed Weakening of Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, San Anselmo, California, has strongly opposed a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service that would rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The group warns that the change contradicts congressional intent and threatens federally listed species. Wayne Sentman, president of Friends of   more

Consumer Energy Alliance Applauds the Bipartisan Actions of Congress & President Trump on Blocking the California Clean Cars Waivers
HOUSTON, Texas, June 13 -- The Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Consumer Energy Alliance Applauds the Bipartisan Actions of Congress & President Trump on Blocking the California Clean Cars Waivers * Congressional action protects vehicle choice for 35% of American families by rescinding overreaching EPA waivers * Bipartisan support demonstrates broad opposition to costly California vehicle mandates that eliminate affordable transportation opti  more

Cotality: Annual Home Equity Declines $4.2K on Average as US Home Price Appreciation Slows
IRVINE, California, June 13 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Cotality: Annual Home Equity Declines $4.2K on Average as US Home Price Appreciation Slows Media Contact * The number of underwater homes increased by 17% year over year to 2.1%, which is still lower than the 3.6% total pre-pandemic. * Total homeowner equity for borrowers with a mortgage totaled $17.3 trillion in the first quarter. * The average U.S. homeowner lost approximately $4,200 in   more

DEA Issues Notice on Harry Kram's Practitioner Registration
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a notice entitled "Harry Kram, M.D.; Decision and Order." This notice concerns the proposed revocation of certificate of registration held by Harry Kram, a medical doctor in Torrance, California. The Drug Enforcement Administration issued an order to show cause to Kram on September 24, 2024, alleging that his registration should be revoked because he is currently without authority to handle   more

DEA Issues Notice on Physician Registration Revocation
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a notice entitled "Ron Dunchok, M.D.; Decision and Order." This notice concerns the proposed revocation of a Certificate of Registration belonging to Ron Dunchok M.D., of San Dimas, California. The administration initiated this action by issuing an order to show cause on Oct. 15, 2024, citing that the registrant lacked authority to handle controlled substances in California, the state where  more

Defying the Odds: Father's Love Leads to Life-Changing Surgery
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Defying the Odds: Father's Love Leads to Life-Changing Surgery * When doctors in Honduras told Ramon Rivera that his young son, Erick, would not live past the age of 4, Ramon refused to accept it. Ramon Rivera (left) and his son Erick. Photo Courtesy of Ramon Rivera. Now 18, Erick has defied the odds. He recently underwent several life-c  more

DNC Chair Ken Martin Statement on Assault of Senator Alex Padilla
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Chair Ken Martin Statement on Assault of Senator Alex Padilla In response to the assault of Senator Alex Padilla, the first Latino elected to the U.S. Senate from California, at a Department of Homeland Security press briefing today, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "This assault on U.S. Senator Alex Padilla has sent a violent message to all of America: If you dissent a  more

Dynavax Announces Successful Proxy Contest
PALO ALTO, California, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dynavax Announces Successful Proxy Contest New York - June 11, 2025 - Cooley advised Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines, on its successful proxy contest against Deep Track Capital, which sought to replace four directors on Dynavax's nine-member board. Based on a prel  more

EPA Administrator Zeldin Celebrates President Trump Officially Ending California's Vehicle Waivers, Delivering Another Major Blow to the EV Mandate
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Celebrates President Trump Officially Ending California's Vehicle Waivers, Delivering Another Major Blow to the EV Mandate * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed into law Exit EPA's website three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions disapproving California's vehic  more

EPA's decision to allow California to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 reversed after President Trump signs CRA resolution
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * EPA's decision to allow California to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 reversed after President Trump signs CRA resolution * California's green light from the Environmental Protection Agency to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 was revoked after Congress passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution and President Trump signed it into law today. Two related resolution  more

Fatbeam Accelerates Market Expansion With Calix Broadband Platform, Targeting 2X Annual Growth in Home and MDU Subscribers
SAN JOSE, California, June 13 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Fatbeam Accelerates Market Expansion With Calix Broadband Platform, Targeting 2X Annual Growth in Home and MDU Subscribers Fatbeam redefines residential broadband in Idaho's Treasure Valley with a five-year expansion to connect homes and MDUs with fiber--forecasting explosive growth through an experience-first strategy built on secure SmartLife managed services and the complete  more

FCC: COMMISSIONER GOMEZ VISITS TV STUDIOS AND SPACE COMPANIES TO DEMAND INDEPENDENCE AND PROMOTE COMPETITION
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * COMMISSIONER GOMEZ VISITS TV STUDIOS AND SPACE COMPANIES TO DEMAND INDEPENDENCE AND PROMOTE COMPETITION FCC Commissioner Pushes for Journalistic Independence During Meetings with Corporate Studio Media Executives Gomez Highlights the Need for Increased Competition in the Growing Space Economy * WASHINGTON, June 12, 2025 - During the last two weeks, FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez has travel  more

FCHLPM Certifies Cotality Catastrophe Modeling Software for 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
IRVINE, California, June 13 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * FCHLPM Certifies Cotality Catastrophe Modeling Software for 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology (FCHLPM) has officially certified the Cotality North Atlantic Hurricane Model for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. This marks the model's 20th consecutive certification since 1997, reaffirming Cotality's longstanding commitment to provi  more

Frederick National Laboratory Teams Help Evaluate Plant Virus' Preclinical Safety as Cancer Treatment
FREDERICK, Maryland, June 13 (TNSjou) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Laboratory for Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * Frederick National Laboratory teams help evaluate plant virus' preclinical safety as cancer treatment By Samuel Lopez Researchers at the University of California San Diego, in collaboration with Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL), found that repeat injections with a plant virus may safely activate the immune system for canc  more

From Navy veteran to C4I expert: supporting the fleet to fuel combat surge readiness
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * From Navy veteran to C4I expert: supporting the fleet to fuel combat surge readiness * PANAMA CITY, Fla. - As a Navy veteran, Evan Sarantos, understands the importance of what force generation, communication and capabilities bring to the warfighter. He has brought that same passion and experience as Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's (NSWC PCD) Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) Command, Contro  more

FTC Issues Notice on Synopsys Acquisition of ANSYS
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has issued a notice entitled "Synopsys Inc. and ANSYS Inc.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment." This notice addresses a proposed consent agreement to resolve alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition stemming from the acquisition of ANSYS Inc., based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, by Synopsys, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California. The notice concerns Synopsys' $35 bil  more

Gap Inc. Releases 2024 Impact Report
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 (TNSrep) -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Gap Inc. Releases 2024 Impact Report Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) released its 2024 Impact Report today, reflecting the company's progress in fiscal year 2024 toward bridging gaps to better world, while creating a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive business as a house of iconic brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta. The   more

Gilead Sciences Opposes Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Citing Risks to Supply and Innovation
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Gilead Sciences Inc., Foster City, California, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, opposing the imposition of tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients. The company argues that such tariffs would increase costs, threaten patient access to medicine and stifle investments in research and development. Gilead Sciences, in its communication, emphasized its strong U.S. footprint and commitment to th  more

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Moving Forward California's Clean Transportation Progress
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Moving Forward California's Clean Transportation Progress * Sacramento, CA - Today, Governor Newsom issued an executive order moving forward California's clean transportation progress in the face of federal attacks. The EO: Reaffirms the state's commitment to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) deployment; * Initiates the Advanced Clean Cars III program,  more

GreenLatinos Appalled As Trump Signs Resolution to Block Clean Vehicles
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * GreenLatinos Appalled As Trump Signs Resolution to Block Clean Vehicles Trump's action reverses California gas-powered car phaseout * On June 12, the President signed joint resolutions p  more

Independent Women Applauds Legislation Signed by President Trump Eliminating California's Electric Vehicle Mandates
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Applauds Legislation Signed by President Trump Eliminating California's Electric Vehicle Mandates * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Independent Women, a leading national women's organization dedicated to advancing policies that enhance opportunity and well-being, released the following statement praising legislation signed today by President Trump that will e  more

Irresistibly Cute Trailer for 'My Melody & Kuromi' Unveils a Stop-Motion Adventure Through Mariland, Premiering July 24
LOS GATOS, California, June 13 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on June 12, 2025: * * * Irresistibly Cute Trailer for 'My Melody & Kuromi' Unveils a Stop-Motion Adventure Through Mariland, Premiering July 24 The stop-motion animation series My Melody & Kuromi, featuring the globally popular Sanrio characters, is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 24. As fans of the duo know, My Melody is a straightforward and cheerful girl who does thi  more

LA Leaders Push Back on Escalating Immigration Crackdowns and Spotlight Community Resilience at Launch of Hispanic Federation's California Office
NEW YORK, June 13 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * LA Leaders Push Back on Escalating Immigration Crackdowns and Spotlight Community Resilience at Launch of Hispanic Federation's California Office Community leaders call for bold action to counter raids, funding cuts, and attacks on immigrant an  more

Las Positas College, LLNL offer Laser Optics Workshop
LIVERMORE, California, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Las Positas College, LLNL offer Laser Optics Workshop * Laser and Electronic Optics Technicians (LEOTs) are critical to the operation of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 's National Ignition Facility (NIF) and other laser systems. In addition to being the world's most energetic laser and the only place where fusion ignition has been achieved in a labor  more

League of Women Voters Condemns the Violent Removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a DHS Press Conference
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters Condemns the Violent Removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a DHS Press Conference * Los Angeles, CA -- Following the violent removal of US Senator Alex Padilla at a press conference held by the Department of Homeland Security in Los Angeles, California, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League of Women Voters of California issued the followi  more

Legislators Embrace CalChamber's Call for Affordability in House of Origin Actions
SACRAMENTO, California, June 13 -- The California Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Legislators Embrace CalChamber's Call for Affordability in House of Origin Actions (June 12, 2025) SACRAMENTO, CA -- In acting to set aside costly policy proposals and mitigate the burdensome costs in others, members of the California Legislature agreed last week to take into consideration the important issue of affordability as urged by the California Chamber of Commerce. As part o  more

Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History to Return Items to Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History is preparing to return 11 cultural items to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Reservation, California. This initiative is a vital part of the museum's commitment to adhering to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, a law that facilitates the return of human remains and cultural artifacts to descendant communities. The items, carefully identified through consultatio  more

Manufacturing Minute: Stratolaunch Achieves Hypersonic Flight Milestone in California
SACRAMENTO, California, June 13 -- The California Manufacturers and Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * Manufacturing Minute: Stratolaunch Achieves Hypersonic Flight Milestone in California From record-breaking speed in the stratosphere to clean propulsion in the harbor, California is powering the future of manufacturing. This week's Manufacturing Minute powered by Tri Tool Technologies features Marine Group Boat Works' electrification of its diesel yard tug, Strat  more

Marcus & Millichap Closes $28 Million Trophy Industrial Asset Sale in Suburban Indianapolis
ENCINO, California, June 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes $28 Million Trophy Industrial Asset Sale in Suburban Indianapolis CARMEL, Ind., June 12, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the $28 million Carmel Tech Center, a three-building, 209,056-square-foot industrial flex portfol  more

Marcus & Millichap Exclusively Lists Catalina Beach Club for Sale in Atlantic Beach New York
ENCINO, California, June 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Exclusively Lists Catalina Beach Club for Sale in Atlantic Beach New York ATLANTIC BEACH, N.Y., June 12, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, today announced the exclusive listing for sale of the Catalina Beach Club, a 77,400-square-foot private beach club   more

Mattel and OpenAI Announce Strategic Collaboration
EL SEGUNDO, California, June 13 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel and OpenAI Announce Strategic Collaboration EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 12, 2025 - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and OpenAI, today announced a strategic collaboration to support AI-powered products and experiences based on Mattel's brands. The agreement unites Mattel'  more

NALEO's Bipartisan Statement on Forcible Removal of Senator Alex Padilla From DHS Press Conference
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * NALEO's Bipartisan Statement on Forcible Removal of Senator Alex Padilla from DHS Press Conference No public official, regardless of party, should be silenced or demeaned for serving the public interest * The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) released the following statement from Chief Execut  more

NASA Sensor on Space Station Eyes Contamination off California Coast
PASADENA, California, June 12 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Sensor on Space Station Eyes Contamination off California Coast * An instrument built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to map minerals on Earth is now revealing clues about water quality. A recent study found that EMIT (Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation) was able to identify signs of sewage in the water at a Southern California beach. The authors of the study exami  more

Netflix Gets Animated at Annecy!
LOS GATOS, California, June 13 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Gets Animated at Annecy! Unveils Exclusive Sneak Peeks and Global First Looks From Its Bold Upcoming Slate Featuring In Your Dreams, Stranger Things: Tales From '85, and Long Story Short Acquires Celebrated French Animated Series Samuel * Annecy, France; Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Netflix lit up the prestigious Annecy Film Festival once again, thrilling audiences wit  more

Oceana Urges U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service to Revise Sardine Rebuilding Plan
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Oceana, Monterey, California, has called on the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service to adopt a more conservative approach to the Pacific Sardine Rebuilding Plan, advocating for an Annual Catch Limit set at no more than 5% of the age 1+ biomass. The ocean conservation group argues that the agency's proposed Alternative 6, which would set the ACL at the lesser of 2,200 metric tons or the acceptable biological catch when the stock is under 50,000 m  more

Padilla Statement Blasting Misguided Trump Admin Memo Threatening California National Monuments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement Blasting Misguided Trump Admin Memo Threatening California National Monuments * WATCH : Padilla Questions Interior Secretary Burgum on DOJ Memo During ENR Committee Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a new legal opinion that could pave the way for the Trump Admini  more

Padilla, Schiff Statement on Immigration Raids Targeting California's Agricultural Workers and Communities
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Statement on Immigration Raids Targeting California's Agricultural Workers and Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to reporting of federal immigration authorities targeting California's agricultural workers and communities in the Central Coast and Central Valley: "We are   more

Plaintiffs Represented by Earthjustice Condemn Trump Administration's Unilateral Withdrawal from Historic Columbia Basin Agreement
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Plaintiffs Represented by Earthjustice Condemn Trump Administration's Unilateral Withdrawal from Historic Columbia Basin Agreement * Seattle, WA --President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum today to unilaterally and abruptly withdraw the federal government's support for the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, a comprehensive partnership to restore the basin's imperiled sa  more

President Signs Congressional Review Act Resolutions Attacking State Clean Vehicle Standards
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * President Signs Congressional Review Act Resolutions Attacking State Clean Vehicle Standards * (Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2025) Today, President Trump signed three unprecedented and improper Congressional Review Act resolutions to disapprove EPA waivers allowing California to implement clean air standards to protect millions of people from dangerous vehicle pollution. Cali  more

President Signs Into Law Fischer's Resolution to Overturn California's Unrealistic EV Mandate, Protect Truckers and Consumers
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * President Signs Into Law Fischer's Resolution to Overturn California's Unrealistic EV Mandate, Protect Truckers and Consumers * Today, President Donald Trump signed into law U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-Neb.) resolution of disapproval to repeal California's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT). Fischer's resolution nullifies California's unrealistic and stringent emissions requirements for heavy-duty trucks  more

President Trump: Farm Raids Must Stop Immediately
KEENE, California, June 13 -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * President Trump: farm raids must stop immediately By Jocelyn Sherman President Trump -- These raids need to stop right now. The workers who feed us are not criminals. Most have been here for decades. We need to protect the workers who are already here from being hunted down in the fields. If President Trump is in charge, these raids against farms will stop immediately. * * *   more

Pro Bono Team Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of Retired Judges
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Pro Bono Team Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of Retired Judges * A Gibson Dunn pro bono team has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of several retired judges in support of the petitioner in Villarreal v. Texas. The case concerns whether a trial court abridges the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel by pr  more

RECORDING ACADEMY ADDS TWO GRAMMY CATEGORIES AND MAKES PROCEDURAL UPDATES FOR 68TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS SET TO TAKE PLACE SUN, FEB. 1
SANTA MONICA, California, June 12 [Category: Media] -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: * * * RECORDING ACADEMY ADDS TWO GRAMMY CATEGORIES AND MAKES PROCEDURAL UPDATES FOR 68TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS SET TO TAKE PLACE SUN, FEB. 1 The Recording Academy has revealed the key dates, deadlines and rule amendments for the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, taking place on Sun, Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with nominations set to be announced on Fri, Nov. 7, 2025.   more

RELEASE: President Trump signs Mullin Resolution into Law, Eliminating California's Radical EV Mandates
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: President Trump signs Mullin Resolution into Law, Eliminating California's Radical EV Mandates * Washington, D.C. - This morning, President Donald J. Trump signed U.S. Senators' Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) joint resolutions into law to permanently eliminate California's radical electric vehicle (EV) mandates. President Trump credited S  more

RNG Transportation Industry Statement on End of California Waivers
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Transport Project, a national coalition of fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers and dealers, and fuel producers and providers dedicated to the decarbonization of North America's transportation, issued the following news release: * * * RNG Transportation Industry Statement on End of California Waivers The Transport Project (TTP) released the following statement by President Dan Gage in response to President Trump's signing of Congressional Review Act resolutions   more

Robinhood's Annual Women in Tech Mixer
MENLO PARK, California, June 13 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news: * * * Robinhood's Annual Women in Tech Mixer Robinhood recently hosted its annual Women in Tech Mixer at our Menlo Park office--an evening designed to connect, celebrate, and ignite conversations among women and allies shaping the future of technology--and it did not disappoint! * United by a shared commitment to inclusion, innovation, and impact, the event brought together more t  more

SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Interactive Media Agreement
LOS ANGELES, California, June 13 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Interactive Media Agreement Members To Vote on Ratification of the Contract; Board Recommends a "Yes" Vote * Today, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) National Board approved the tentative agreement with the video game bargain  more

Seekr Selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to Deliver Trusted AI to Enterprise and Government Customers Globally
REDWOOD SHORES, California, June 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Seekr Selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to Deliver Trusted AI to Enterprise and Government Customers Globally * Seekr, an artificial intelligence company focused on delivering trusted AI, has entered a multi-year agreement with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to rapidly accelerate enterprise AI deployments, and execute a  more

SEMA, FIA Join Forces to Advance Safety and Mobility Policy in U.S. and Abroad
DIAMOND BAR, California, June 13 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * SEMA, FIA Join Forces to Advance Safety and Mobility Policy in U.S. and Abroad Groundbreaking relationship formalized through memberships in each respective organization * DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 12, 2025) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) issued the following statement on its relationship with the Federation Internationale de l'Automob  more

SEMI Announces Election of Tien Wu, ASE CEO, as International Board Chair
MILPITAS, California, June 12 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Announces Election of Tien Wu, ASE CEO, as International Board Chair * Benjamin Loh, Chairman of Comet AG, Elected Vice Chair SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced that its International Board of Directors has   more

Statement from Trust for Public Land CEO and President Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser on Senate Proposal to Mandate Sale of Public Lands in the West
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Statement from Trust for Public Land CEO and President Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser on Senate Proposal to Mandate Sale of Public Lands in the West * Denver, CO - Trust for Public Land CEO and President Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate's inclusion of a provision in the budget reconciliation measure mandating the   more

Study Cancer 'Kill Switch,' UC San Diego Scientists Will Send Stem Cells to Space
LA JOLLA, California, June 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * To Study Cancer "Kill Switch," UC San Diego Scientists Will Send Stem Cells to Space Rebecsinib's power to stop deadly cancers in their tracks will enter Phase 1 clinical trial this year By Lizelda Lopez A new cancer treatment discovered by the University of California San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute (SSCI) and developed by Aspera Biomedicines will undergo testing in outer s  more

Tim Myers's Loyalty Is to Illegal Immigrants Not California Families
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Tim Myers's Loyalty Is to Illegal Immigrants Not California Families * Once again, out of touch Democrat Tim Myers is on the wrong side of Californians. A new poll shows 58% of voters OPPOSE giving health coverage to illegal immigrants and that number would only climb if Californians knew it meant higher taxes to foot the bill. Californians deserve answers: Does Tim Myers really support   more

Trump and his EPA Sued for Creating Email Shortcut Around Clean Air Protections
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Trump and his EPA Sued for Creating Email Shortcut Around Clean Air Protections * Washington, D.C. --Today, community and environmental groups represented by Earthjustice sued the Trump administration over its unlawful decision to exempt dozens of coal-fired power plants from stronger pollution limits set in the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, or MATS. The exemptions, is  more

Trump Deploys National Guard to LA Amid 'Invasion' Claims
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The White House announced President Trump is deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles after "violent mobs" attacked ICE officers during deportation operations. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the move addresses "lawlessness" and California leaders' "abdication" of responsibility, vowing "zero tolerance" for violence against federal agents. * * * Here is the text of the statement: "In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law En  more

Trump Gave OK for 68 Coal Plants to Ignore Clean Air Act Standards via Email
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Trump Gave OK for 68 Coal Plants to Ignore Clean Air Act Standards via Email * Washington, D.C. --Today, a coalition of 12 environmental and community groups filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its illegal use of presidential exemptions that allowed 68 coal-fired power plants to postpone complying with tighter standards for mercury, arsenic, and other toxic em  more

Trump Kills EV Mandates, SEMA Expresses Gratitude
DIAMOND BAR, California, June 13 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Trump Kills EV Mandates, SEMA Expresses Gratitude WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 12, 2025) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is expressing its profound thanks to President Donald Trump, who today signed a Congressional Review Act resolution that will protect more than 330,000 American jobs and preserve $100 billion in annual economic impact for the  more

Trump Signs Illegal Attack on California's Clean Car Authority
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Signs Illegal Attack on California's Clean Car Authority * WASHINGTON-- President Trump signed illegal congressional resolutions today to use the Congressional Review Act, or CRA, to block California's clean car waivers from the Environmental Protection Agency. The waivers allow the state to set strong pollution standards to protect people and wildlife. The Republic  more

Trust and Safety Teaching Consortium Partners With Cornell Tech
STANFORD, California, June 11 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies posted the following news: * * * The Trust and Safety Teaching Consortium Partners with Cornell Tech The Consortium is a collaborative effort uniting academic researchers, industry professionals and nonprofit leaders with the aim of tackling some of the most pressing challenges in online safety. By Tara C. Wright The Cyber Policy Center (CPC) has announced that the Trust and Safety Teachi  more

Trust for Public Land and Forest Avenue Campus Celebrate New Community Schoolyard Opening in the Bronx
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and Forest Avenue Campus Celebrate New Community Schoolyard Opening in the Bronx * Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the four schools sharing the Forest Avenue campus (South Bronx Academy of Applied Media (X296), Academy of Public Relations (X298), Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School (X379), and P17), and the local community, is proud   more

UC-San Francisco: Too Busy to Focus on Your Happiness? Try Daily Micro-Acts of Joy
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Too Busy to Focus on Your Happiness? Try Daily Micro-Acts of Joy By Suzanne Leigh Researchers, led by UC San Francisco, tested the effectiveness of a weeklong web-based wellbeing intervention, known as the Big Joy Project. This consisted of daily micro-acts, which included asking someone to share a fun, inspiring, or proud moment, making a gratitude list,   more

Uncovering misconduct among the Alzheimer's 'amyloid mafia'
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 12 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Uncovering misconduct among the Alzheimer's 'amyloid mafia' * The truth behind Alzheimer's research, funding and oversight * Moderator : Usha Lee McFarling, national science correspondent, STAT * Charles Piller, Investigative Correspondent, Science magazine. Author, "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's" By Emily Bazar, Calif  more

University of California, Berkeley to Return Ancestral Remains to Native Tribes in California
WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSFR) -- The University of California, Berkeley has announced its intent to return the ancestral remains of one Native American individual, along with 77 lots of associated funerary objects, to multiple tribal nations with ancestral ties to Yolo County, California. These remains and cultural belongings were removed from archaeological sites CA-YOL-45 and CA-YOL-53 between 1931 and 1956, and later accessioned into the collection of the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology,  more

VIDEO: DHS Arrests Christian Cerna-Camacho for Allegedly Punching CBP Officer during L.A. Riots
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: DHS Arrests Christian Cerna-Camacho for Allegedly Punching CBP Officer during L.A. Riots * "If you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." - Secretary Noem WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released video footage of the arrest of a Christian Damian Cerna-Camacho, a United States (U.S.). citizen, for a  more

WATCH: Padilla Objects to EPA Nominees After Republicans Bypass Parliamentarian to Decimate California's Clean Air Authority
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Objects to EPA Nominees After Republicans Bypass Parliamentarian to Decimate California's Clean Air Authority * WATCH : Padilla: "California's success drives America's success. You rein in California's ability to lead, you restrain our country's success." WATCH : Padilla also demands answers from EPA Administrator Zeldin on why the agency bucked longstanding precedent to submit C  more

WATCH: Padilla Warns Against Trump's Unprecedented Overreach in Los Angeles, Condemns Abuse of Immigrants to Attack Our Constitutional Order
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Warns Against Trump's Unprecedented Overreach in Los Angeles, Condemns Abuse of Immigrants to Attack Our Constitutional Order * WATCH : Padilla calls President Trump's cruel immigration enforcement in Los Angeles "a threat to everybody. Because an attack on anyone's rights is an attack on everyone's rights." WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined a  more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Blasts Trump's Abuse of the Military, Indiscriminate Immigration Raids on MSNBC
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Blasts Trump's Abuse of the Military, Indiscriminate Immigration Raids on MSNBC * "Violence against law enforcement is never justified. But for them, if you're using violence against law enforcement in the service of Donald Trump, then anything goes." View the full interview here. Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawre  more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Condemns DHS' Disgraceful Conduct Towards Senator Alex Padilla
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Condemns DHS' Disgraceful Conduct Towards Senator Alex Padilla * "When a U.S. Senator goes to demand questions about the lawfulness or lawlessness of these actions, to see him tackled to the ground, brought to the ground. What is becoming of our democracy? Are there no limits to what this administration will do? " Watch his full remarks HERE. Download remarks HERE. Washingto  more

Will Calvert, Valadao, and Kim Condemn the Brazen Assault on Their Own Senator?
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Will Calvert, Valadao, and Kim Condemn the Brazen Assault on Their Own Senator? * This afternoon, California Senator Alex Padilla was violently removed from a Department of Homeland Security press conference - assaulted, forced to the ground, and handcuffed by federal officers. His offense? Doing his job as a public servant... by asking a question... in the state he represents. W  more