WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Access Services, El Monte, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for amendments to future surface transportation legislation. The letter comes in response to a Request for Information issued by the DOT, aimed at shaping priorities for the upcoming reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs, which is set to expire on September 30, 2026. In the letter, Access Services highlighted its criti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH), a research organization housed within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) voicing strong opposition to the proposed rule regarding reproductive health services. The organization contends that the VA's Regulatory Impact Analysis for the proposal is deficient in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in full support of pending citizen petitions related to the regulation of mifepristone, a medication used for medication abortion. The organization emphasizes that decades of research support the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone and its companion drug, misoprostol, in terminating early pregnancies. ANSIRH argues t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Apereo Foundation, Princeton, New Jersey, and Open Source Initiative, Palo Alto, California, have jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the integration of open source principles into its proposed priority on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education. The organizations underscore the importance of ensuring responsible AI implementation in educational contexts through transparency and community collaboration. T  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * How teachers unions and bureaucracy often fail to protect students Sexual misconduct by public school educators is becoming disturbingly more common and teacher unions often shield offenders from consequences. By Kali Fontanilla My first year teaching middle school was in Gonzales, California, a rural farm town known for its high winds and great Mexican food. I was attending a two-day   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Commons Clinic, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for the proposed Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM). The organization emphasizes the model's potential to enhance care delivery, particularly for low back pain patients, and offers several recommendations for its implementation. In the letter, Commons Clinic expressed strong support for the ASM, citing its design as beneficial for b  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Construction Company CEO Arrested for Amassing Real Estate Empire Through $4 Million in Fraudulently Obtained Covid-19 Relief Loans A Visalia construction company CEO was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he fraudulently obtained more than $4 million in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds and federally   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Counsel for Justice, Los Angeles, California, has issued a public comment letter expressing concerns about the proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, as set forth by the U.S. Department of Education. The organization serves over 7,000 clients annually, focusing on vulnerable populations, including immigrants, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and tenants facing eviction. The group highlighted that PSLF plays a crucial role in attra  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 6 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * D-CARE study finds caregiver satisfaction higher with dementia care programs than usual care The largest U.S. dementia care clinical trial shows caregiver satisfaction is higher with both health system and community-based dementia care programs compared to usual care * A new analysis comparing different dementia care approaches found that caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Disability Rights California Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) voicing strong opposition to proposed rule changes that would rescind essential civil rights regulations related to accessibility and nondiscrimination. The letter, filed with multiple docket numbers, reinforces DRC's longstanding commitment to ensuring protections for individuals with disabilities. The proposed revisions, which include changes to Title IX  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Equal Rights Advocates (ERA), San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing strong opposition to a proposed regulation known as the Direct Final Rule (DFR) aimed at nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in sports programs supported by federal funding. The letter highlights concerns that rescinding an existing regulation would worsen inequities in athletic opportunities for women and girls across the count  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Federal Prisoner Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Assaulting Correctional Officer Hewer Berlany Santos, 30, of Los Angeles, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dena M. Coggins to 21 months in prison for assaulting a federal officer, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court documents, on Aug. 21, 2023, Sant  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- Phillips 66 Co., Houston, Texas, has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board requesting production authority within Subzone 3E in Rodeo, California. The request involves using foreign status feedstock in the production of renewable fuels. This application is part of a larger review of the company's subzone operation by the Board. The company made a submission to the Board on September 2, 2025. The filing provides suppo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Heron Therapeutics Inc., San Diego, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining concerns regarding proposed rulemaking connected to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare payment policies. The company emphasizes potential operational challenges and administrative burdens that could negatively affect small manufacturers and patient access to therapies. The letter addresses specific components o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Heron Therapeutics Inc., San Diego, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed rulemaking that affects hospital outpatient payment systems. The company focused on the inclusion of its product ZYNRELEF (bupivacaine and meloxicam) in CMS's Non-Opioid Policy for Pain Relief set for calendar year 2026. Heron argues that maintaining separate payment for ZYNRELEF under this policy is critical for enh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research & Education Foundation (INC NREF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), advocating for changes in food labeling, particularly concerning the Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Information. The organization, based in Davis, California, represents nine tree nut industries, including almonds, cashews, and walnuts, and emphasizes the importance of accurate food labeling to guide  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release: * * * Lancaster Man Found Guilty of Shooting Victim to Death During Inglewood Marijuana Deal An Antelope Valley man was found guilty by a jury today of shooting a victim to death during a marijuana deal in Inglewood in 2021. Leandrew Raglin, 22, of Lancaster, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act), one  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Sophisticated Fraud Scheme that Impersonated Dozens of Doctors to Illegally Prescribe Narcotics A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to leading a long-running scheme in which dozens of medical doctors' personal information was stolen and then used to create fraudulent e-prescribing accounts, which his accomplices t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The National Center for LGBTQ Rights, San Francisco, California, and GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, Boston, Massachusetts, have jointly voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Direct Final Rule (DFR) related to nondiscrimination in sports programs supported by federal funds. Their public comment letter challenges the DOE's proposal, which aims to rescind protections under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, particularly concerning   more

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 6 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Unveils New 'BAKI-DOU' Anime and First Look at 'BEASTARS FINAL SEASON' Part2 at 10th Anniversary Event in Japan Netflix's 10th anniversary celebration in Japan is underway in Shibuya, and as part of the festivities, we're excited to unveil major news for anime fans: the new BAKI-DOU series will stream exclusively on the platform in 2026, while BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- North East Medical Services, Daly City, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) urging the agency to maintain its recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The organization emphasizes the crucial nature of this vaccination in safeguarding infants and preventing the spread of hepatitis B, particularly in vulnerable populations. In its letter, NEMS argues that the universal birth dose   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon posted the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Off-Duty Commercial Airline Pilot Pleads Guilty to Interfering with Flight Crew Joseph David Emerson, 46, of Pleasant Hill, California, an off-duty commercial airline pilot, pleaded guilty today for attempting to shut down the engines of a passenger plane in flight. According to court documents, on October 22, 2023, Emerson, an off-duty Alaska Airl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on the Passing of Longtime California Political Leader John Burton * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on the passing of John Burton, a longtime member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the California State Legislature, as well as the former Chair of the California Democratic Party: "The Golden State has lost   more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Sept. 6 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * Platinum Equity Completes Capital Raising for Second Lower Middle Market Fund LOS ANGELES (Sept. 5, 2025) - Platinum Equity confirmed today the recent completion of capital raising for Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund II, L.P., its latest fund focused on investment opportunities in the lower middle market. The fund exceeded its target of $1.75 billion and closed with $2.28 billion  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 6 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Qualcomm and BMW Group Unveil Groundbreaking Automated Driving System with Jointly Developed Software Stack Highlights: * AI-enabled Snapdragon Ride Pilot Automated Driving System, powered by Snapdragon Ride system-on-chips and a new jointly developed automated driving software stack, debuts in the all-new BM  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Securly, San Jose, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to its Request for Information on "Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education." The organization, which has extensive experience working with over 20 million students in more than 20,000 schools, emphasized the need for transparency and safeguards as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into educational environments. In the public commen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Skyryse Inc., El Segundo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to its Notice of Request for Information, Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0963. In its letter, Skyryse expresses appreciation for the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Duffy in advancing American aviation and highlights the importance of prioritizing safety improvements within the General Aviation sector. Skyryse emphasizes that, while commerc  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release: * * * United States Sues Southern California Edison Co., Seeking Tens of Millions of Dollars in Damages for Eaton and Fairview Fires The United States filed two lawsuits today seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages against Southern California Edison Co. (SCE), alleging the company's negligence caused the deadly Eaton and Fairview fires, which burned  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- University of California Davis Medical Center Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor Manoj Kesarwani submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rule for Calendar Year 2026, which the physician argues could limit patient access to an innovative technology used in coronary artery disease (CAD) diagnosis. The letter emphasizes that QFR is an innovative technology  more

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * 'We're Not a Line Item'--A Patient's Plea to Protect Research Funding Now on her third course of chemotherapy, Kimberly Peters understands firsthand the impact of medical research cuts. This time, she's speaking up. By Miles Martin For Kimberly Peters, cancer has become an all-too-familiar adversary. In 2015, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and treated with chemotherapy. Six  more

KEENE, California, Sept. 7 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * UFW mourns the passing of John Burton, champion of the farm worker movement * John L. Burton, an unabashed champion of countless poor people's causes over a lifelong--including the United Farm Workers--has passed away in San Francisco at age 92. From marching to the state Capitol with Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta and the original peregrinos in 1966 to helping the UFW enact legisla  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The University of California Research Consortium on Beverages and Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule to implement mandatory front-of-package nutrition labeling for packaged foods and beverages. The consortium, comprised of senior faculty from across the University of California system specializing in nutrition science, emphasizes the critical need for clearer l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- WestEd, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the agency's proposed priorities on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in education. This nonpartisan educational research organization emphasized the necessity of effectively leveraging AI in instructional settings to prepare students and educators for future challenges. According to WestEd, the Department's initiative demonstra  more