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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday September 23, 2025 ( 57 items )  

183 Environmental, Conservation, Outdoor Recreation Organizations Urge USDA to Uphold Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 183 environmental, conservation, and outdoor recreation organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging the agency to maintain the Roadless Conservation Area Rule. The groups, representing millions of members across the country, express concerns that rescinding the rule could jeopardize nearly 45 million acres of vital national forests, which play a crucial role in the ecological health of the   more

2025 NAIA Women's Cross Country Conference Ratings (Sept. 22)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * 2025 NAIA Women's Cross Country Conference Ratings (Sept. 22) * American Midwest Conference 1. Cottey (Mo.) 2. Columbia (Mo.) 3. Williams Baptist (Ark.) 4. UHSP (Mo.) 5. Hanniba-LaGrange (Mo.) 6. Crowley's Ridge (Ark.) Appalachian Athletic Conference 1. Milligan (Tenn.) 2. Montreat (N.C.) 3. SCAD Atlanta (Ga.) Cali  more

AB InBev and Netflix Announce Global Brand Partnership
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 23 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * AB InBev and Netflix Announce Global Brand Partnership The unprecedented multi-year partnership connects iconic beer brands with Netflix titles and live events * AB InBev and Netflix today announced a global partnership bringing together the world's most iconic beer brands and one of the world's most popular entertainment services. The partnership is unprec  more

Abbott Elementary: Cheating (10/8)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Cheating (10/8) * WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Cheating" (502) Logline: Melissa tries to outsmart her students; Tariq causes chaos in Janine's class, and a new guidance counselor joins the school. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.detpress.com/abc/pressr  more

AI Chatbot Bill on Gov. Newsom's Desk Receives New Wave of Support
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 22 [Category: Media] -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * AI Chatbot Bill on Gov. Newsom's Desk Receives New Wave of Support * Support for a bill waiting on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk to protect kids and teens from the deadly risks of AI chatbot companions has more than doubled in the last two weeks, announced Common Sense Media, the non-profit group sponsoring the bill. Nearly 70 organizations, as well as numerous prominent indivi  more

America First Legal Exposes Critical Flaw in Gavin Newsom's and the State of California's Lawfare Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Exposes Critical Flaw in Gavin Newsom's and the State of California's Lawfare Against President Trump * Today, America First Legal (AFL) released new information as a result of an investigation that demonstrates that the State of California--which has engaged in ruthless lawfare against the Trump Administration--may lack sufficient actua  more

Apple previews new immersive films for Apple Vision Pro
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple previews new immersive films for Apple Vision Pro * Apple today previewed a slate of new films in Apple Immersive from top global publishers, broadcasters, studios, and brands, including the Audi F1 Project, the BBC, CANAL+, CNN, HYBE, MotoGP, and Red Bull. The new films will launch exclusively alongside  more

Bourns Adds New Common Mode Chip Inductor Series to its Growing Line of AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Magnetics Products
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Adds New Common Mode Chip Inductor Series to its Growing Line of AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Magnetics Products * RIVERSIDE, Calif., September 22, 2025 \- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today added a new common mode c  more

California Environmental Voters Argues Rescinding Roadless Rule Threatens 4.4 Million Acres of California Forests
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- California Environmental Voters submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service Ecosystem Management Coordination voicing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RACR). The organization highlighted the critical importance of the RACR in safeguarding California's national forests, which encompass approximately 4.4 million acres of protected land, crucial for ecological balance and community well-being. Since its ad  more

California Polytechnic State University Student Argues Roadless Rule Should Be Maintained for Public Support and Economic Benefits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Finn Scott-Neff, a California Polytechnic State University MS in Biological Sciences student, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong opposition to a proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The writer argued that the rule should not be overturned due to its overwhelming public support, economic benefits, importance for wildlife, and role in protecting drinking water. The writer con  more

California Wraps Up 2025 Session Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species and Other Boating Priorities
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * California Wraps Up 2025 Session Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species and Other Boating Priorities * The California State Legislature passed several key bills ahead of its session ending on September 13 - including measures helping to address the spread of Golden Mussels ( AB149 ) and allow for the sale of E15 on the California marketplace ( AB30 ). The   more

Celebrity Family Feud: Kyle Richards vs Kandi Burruss-Tucker and NFLPA Offense vs NFLPA Defense (9/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/7/25)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Kyle Richards vs Kandi Burruss-Tucker and NFLPA Offense vs NFLPA Defense (9/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/7/25) * MONDAY, SEPT. 22 11:50 p.m.-12:52 a.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Kyle Richards vs Kandi Burruss-Tucker and NFLPA Offense vs NFLPA Defense" (1105) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/7/25) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, actress and T  more

CNA joins lawsuit against Trump attacks on University of California
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * CNA joins lawsuit against Trump attacks on University of California * California Nurses Association (CNA) filed a lawsuit on Sept. 16 with other labor unions who represent workers at University of California (UC) campuses, medical centers, and institutes, centers, and research laboratories to stop the Trump's administration's coercive attempts to remake the UC system in alig  more

Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon Express Concerns Over Roadless Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. The Tribe's letter emphasizes the need for ongoing consultation with the U.S. Forest Service to address the implications of any changes to the Roadless Rule, particularly concerning their ceded lands. The Grand Ronde community, comprising over 30 ancestral tribes and bands with   more

Despite 1,000% Increase in Assaults on ICE Officers, Governor Newsom Signs Unconstitutional Law to Ban Law Enforcement Officer Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Despite 1,000% Increase in Assaults on ICE Officers, Governor Newsom Signs Unconstitutional Law to Ban Law Enforcement Officer Protections Sanctuary politician Newsom stands with gang members, murderers, pedophiles, and terrorists over law enforcement *  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) vehemently condemns California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the "No Secret Police Act,  more

DHS Puts California, New York, and Illinois on Notice for Failure to Honor Criminal Illegal Alien Detainers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Puts California, New York, and Illinois on Notice for Failure to Honor Criminal Illegal Alien Detainers The Department of Homeland Security sent letters to three major sanctuary states demanding they comply with Federal immigration law by honoring ICE detainers *  Today the Department of Homeland Security, via U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), followed up on instructi  more

eBay to Acquire Tise, Further Strengthening its Consumer-to-Consumer Expertise
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 22 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay to Acquire Tise, Further Strengthening its Consumer-to-Consumer Expertise * eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tise, a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) social market  more

Edison International, Southern California Edison Declare Dividends
ROSEMEAD, California, Sept. 23 -- Edison International, an electric power distributor and energy services company, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Edison International, Southern California Edison Declare Dividends The board of directors of Edison International (NYSE: EIX) today declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.8275 per share, payable on Oct. 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on Oct. 7, 2025. Additionally, the board of directors of Southern Califor  more

Enphase Energy Expands Solargraf Platform With New Integrations and Global Availability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSxrep) -- Enphase Energy, Fremont, California, has announced a series of enhancements to its Solargraf platform, a digital tool designed for solar installers. The updates include new third-party ownership (TPO) financing integrations, improved proposal speed, and a market expansion into Japan. A study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) validated the platform's performance, confirming its accuracy is comparable to NREL's own System Advisor Model. This ve  more

Experian Health's 3rd Annual State of Claims Survey Finds Denials Still on the Rise Amid Escalating Challenges
COSTA MESA, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian Health's 3rd Annual State of Claims Survey Finds Denials Still on the Rise Amid Escalating Challenges * Providers have high interest in AI as solution, but adoption is still low Costa Mesa, Calif., September 22, 2025 -- Healthcare providers are stuck in a challenging cycle of rising claim denials and data errors, compounded by st  more

Federal Charges Filed Against Suspect in KXTV/ABC 10 Shooting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Anibal Hernandez Santana, 63, of Sacramento, over the weekend, and a three-count amended criminal complaint was filed against him on Monday morning, charging him with possessing a firearm within a school zone, discharging a firearm within a school zone, and interfering with a radio comm  more

Fresno County Podiatrist and Sales Representative Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Submit False Claims Related to Skin Grafts
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Fresno County Podiatrist and Sales Representative Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Submit False Claims Related to Skin Grafts Felipe Ruiz, 51, of Fresno, and Jose Gabriel Aguirre, 52, of Clovis, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court documents, Ruiz was  more

GA-ASI Line of UAS Passes 9 Million Flight Hours
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 21 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Line of UAS Passes 9 Million Flight Hours * SAN DIEGO - 21 September 2025 - Ongoing flight operations of the new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft helped General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., set a new company record this week, pushing past a total of 9 million flight hours. GA-ASI has been tracking total flight hours across its fl  more

Gray sides with "King Gavin" on $300M scheme Californians don't want
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Gray sides with "King Gavin" on $300M scheme Californians don't want * California is drowning in a massive budget deficit, schools are failing, and families are struggling with rising costs, but out of touch Democrat Adam Gray is marching in lockstep with King Gavin who'd rather strip Californians of their constitutional rights and blow nearly $300 million of taxpayer dollars on a power g  more

Grey's Anatomy: Only the Strong Survive (10/9) (Season Premiere)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Grey's Anatomy: Only the Strong Survive (10/9) (Season Premiere) * THURSDAY, OCT. 9 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Only the Strong Survive" (2201) (Season Premiere) Logline : After the catastrophic hospital explosion, Grey Sloan's staff scrambles to save not only their patients' lives but also their own. Confronted with impossible surgical deci  more

High Potential: Behind the Music (10/7)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Behind the Music (10/7) * TUESDAY, OCT. 7 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Behind the Music" (204) Logline: An investigation involving the murder of a local singer uncovers details that reopen a strikingly similar decades-old cold case. Later on, the team rallies around Soto after she is passed over for the captain's chair. Stre  more

ICYMI: DNC Launches New Organizing Blitz in California and Alabama to Mobilize Voters and Fight Back Against Republicans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Launches New Organizing Blitz in California and Alabama to Mobilize Voters and Fight Back Against Republicans  * The DNC is organizing everywhere to ensure every voter in every community knows the stakes of upcoming elections -- and last week was no exception. Last week, the DNC announced new organizing blitzes in California and Alabama to mobilize voters to win elections and ensur  more

Indoor Surfaces Act as Massive Sponges for Harmful Chemicals, UC Irvine-led Study Shows
IRVINE, California, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Indoor surfaces act as massive sponges for harmful chemicals, UC Irvine-led study shows Permeable materials in homes can retain volatile organic compounds for up to a year * Scientists injected volatile organic compounds into a test house and found large reservoirs for the potentially hazardous chemicals in porous surfaces such as wood, cement and paint. * VOCs contai  more

International Organizations Call for Judicial Independence and Respect for Fundamental Rights in Ecuador
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 23 -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, posted the following news release: * * * International Organizations Call for Judicial Independence and Respect for Fundamental Rights in Ecuador Amazon Watch and Other International Organizations * The international human rights and civil society organizations that subscribe to this statement express our deep concern about th  more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Miniaturized Ion Traps Show Promise of 3D Printing for Quantum-Computing Hardware
LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Miniaturized ion traps show promise of 3D printing for quantum-computing hardware Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the University of California (UC) Berkeley, UC Riverside and UC Santa Barbara have miniaturized quadrupole ion traps for the first time with 3D printing -- a breakthrough in one of the most promising approac  more

Legislation Opens the Door for Colorado to Join an Independent West-wide Electricity Market Offering Cheaper, More Reliable Clean Electricity
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Legislation Opens the Door for Colorado to Join an Independent West-wide Electricity Market Offering Cheaper, More Reliable Clean Electricity * BOULDER, Colo. -- The pathway to a bigger, better regional electricity market has opened in the West, a move that would maximize cost savings for Coloradans and strengthen energy reliability. Legislation passed and signed in Californi  more

Levin helps Newsom strip Californians' rights for $300M scheme
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Levin helps Newsom strip Californians' rights for $300M scheme * California is drowning in a massive budget deficit, schools are failing, and families are struggling with rising costs, but out of touch Democrat Mike Levin is marching in lockstep with King Gavin who'd rather strip Californians of their constitutional rights and blow nearly $300 million of taxpayer dollars on a power grab t  more

Mammograms May Benefit Women Well Into Their 80s, UCLA Study Finds
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 23 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Mammograms may benefit women well into their 80s, UCLA study finds Study shows early detection may help older women live longer and undergo less aggressive treatment * For many older women, the question of whether to continue breast cancer screening has been uncertain. While most guidelines recommend mammograms up to age 74, advice for women 75 and older  more

Mexican National Admits Murdering Couple and Their Unborn Child During Drug Trafficking
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Mexican National Admits Murdering Couple and their Unborn Child During Drug Trafficking Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta, an undocumented Mexican national living in Yakima, Washington, admitted in federal court today that he murdered a man and his six-months-pregnant wife while they were engaged in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Acco  more

Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center Urges USDA Not to Rescind Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center, a California-based non-profit public interest conservation organization, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging officials not to rescind the Roadless Conservation Area Rule. This rule aims to protect the most untouched sections of public forests, vital to preserving ecosystems and promoting biodiversity. In the letter addressed to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Chief of the  more

Navy demonstrates AI autonomy on BQM-177A target
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Navy demonstrates AI autonomy on BQM-177A target * The Navy's Strike Planning and Execution (PMA-281) and Aerial Targets (PMA-208) programs recently partnered with Shield AI to demonstrate artificial intelligence-based autonomy on the BQM-177A aerial target. During the Aug. 5 event at Point Mugu Sea Test Range in California, Shield AI successfully flew two BQM-177As -- one demo  more

OpenAI and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership to Deploy 10 Gigawatts of NVIDIA Systems
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * OpenAI and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership to Deploy 10 Gigawatts of NVIDIA Systems * News * Strategic partnership enables OpenAI to build and deploy at least 10 gigawatts of AI data centers with NVIDIA systems representing millions of GPUs for OpenAI's next-generation  more

Oracle Named a Market Leader in AI Agents and Conversational AI
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Named a Market Leader in AI Agents and Conversational AI * Oracle has been recognized as Exemplary for product and consumer experiences in both the 2025 ISG Research Buyers Guide(tm) for AI Agents and the 2025 ISG Research Buyers Guide(tm) for Conversational AI for Workforce. In an evaluation of 20 and 18 vendors res  more

Quantum materials: Tailoring the exotic
MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 22 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Quantum materials: Tailoring the exotic * By Carol Tseng Quantum materials behave in unexpected ways compared to the classical materials we are used to. These materials - such as magnets, superconductors and topological insulators - can exhibit unusual properties, like conducting electricity with little or no energy loss, and display quantum phenomena such as superposition   more

Rand: Program to Reduce Insulin Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries Has Cut Spending, Improved Diabetes Care
SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- Rand issued the following news release: * * * Program to Reduce Insulin Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries Has Cut Spending, Improved Diabetes Care A three-year effort to reduce the cost of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries has achieved its primary goals, lowering out-of-pocket costs for the medication and increasing enrollees' regular use of insulin, according to a new RAND report (https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/data-and-reports/2025/p  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: An Evolving Legal Landscape for Marijuana and Firearms
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * An evolving legal landscape for marijuana and firearms Two recent federal court decisions signal a fundamental shift in how courts evaluate federal restrictions on firearm ownership by marijuana users. By Jacob James Rich, Policy Analyst Two recent federal appeals court decisions--United States v. Harrison from the 10th Circuit and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture v. Attorn  more

RELEASE: Trump Administration Is Removing Protections From 88 Million Acres of Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Trump Administration Is Removing Protections From 88 Million Acres of Public Lands * Washington, D.C. -- A new analysis from the Center for American Progress finds the Trump administration has taken actions that would eliminate existing protections from about 88 million acres of public lands. When including the removal of wildlife habitat protections--on public and  more

Ruiz puts Newsom's $300M scheme above Californians' rights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Ruiz puts Newsom's $300M scheme above Californians' rights * California is drowning in a massive budget deficit, schools are failing, and families are struggling with rising costs, but out of touch Democrat Raul Ruiz is marching in lockstep with King Gavin who'd rather strip Californians of their constitutional rights and blow nearly $300 million of taxpayer dollars on a power grab than f  more

Samuel Merritt University Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Nonimmigrant Status
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urging the agency to withdraw a proposed rule that would eliminate Duration of Status (D/S) for F, J, and I nonimmigrants. This rule, which was published in the Federal Register on August 28, 2025, would require fixed admission periods, leading to increased administrative burdens and risks for students. SMU, an independent health sciences university loc  more

SEMI Issues Statement on U.S. H1-B Visa Policy Announcement
MILPITAS, California, Sept. 21 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Issues Statement on U.S. H1-B Visa Policy Announcement * MILPITAS, Calif. - September 21, 2025 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today released the following statement from SEMI Americas President Joe Stockunas on the United   more

Shark Tank: 1702 (10/8)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1702 (10/8) * WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 10:02-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1702" (1702) Logline: Entrepreneurs enter the Tank to pitch products including a cleaning device for homegrown eggs, a reusable paint tray, a line of superfood seasoning and customizable fundraising blankets. Chip and Joanna Gaines make their Guest Shark debut. (TV-PG) Str  more

Shifting Gears: Date (10/8)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Date (10/8) * WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - Shifting Gears: "Date" (202) Logline: Matt and Eve go on their first date but have different ideas of what it should entail. Riley befriends the mom of Georgia's new friend while Carter mediates a tiff between Gabe and Stitch. LA Dodger Mookie Betts and Lilly Singh guest star. Stream  more

Sierra Protection Action Network Argues Rollback Threatens 59 Million Acres of National Forest Lands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Sierra Protection Action Network (SPAN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the proposal to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This initiative has drawn attention due to its implications for nearly 59 million acres of National Forest lands, including over 4.4 million acres located within California's Sierra Nevada. Founded in 2023, SPAN is a coalition that represents a diverse range  more

Statement on the Recognition of Palestinian Statehood by the UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal and France
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Statement on the Recognition of Palestinian Statehood by the UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal and France * Two weeks ahead of the second anniversary of Hamas' savage October 7 massacre and on the eve of the most solemn Jewish holidays, Britain, Canada, Australia, Portugal, and France are rewarding the terrorists who carried out the bloodiest attack on Jews since the Holocaus  more

The Trump Dividend: Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Over $5 Billion to get America Building Safer, More Reliable Railroads
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * The Trump Dividend: Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Over $5 Billion to get America Building Safer, More Reliable Railroads * New National Railroad Partnership Program utilizes over $2 billion in repurposed funding for California High Speed Rail Boondoggle WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Railroad Administratio  more

Town of Truckee Council Member Opposes Changes To Forest Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Courtney E. Henderson, a council member and former mayor for the Town of Truckee, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing a reconsideration of the 2001 Roadless Rule. The letter argued that a recission of the rule would have negative economic and environmental consequences for local communities. The writer stated that the Town of Truckee is surrounded by Forest Service land and is one of many communities  more

Tran & Min with Newsom on $300M redistricting power grab
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Tran & Min with Newsom on $300M redistricting power grab * California is drowning in a massive budget deficit, schools are failing, and families are struggling with rising costs, but out of touch Democrats Derek Tran and Dave Min are marching in lockstep with King Gavin who'd rather strip Californians of their constitutional rights and blow nearly $300 million of taxpayer dollars on a pow  more

UC San Diego's New Bioengineering Labs Open Doors for Student Innovation
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego's New Bioengineering Labs Open Doors for Student Innovation By Liezel Labios - llabios@ucsd.edu When students in the University of California San Diego's Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering step into their newly renovated instructional labs this fall, they'll find themselves in cutting-edge spaces designed not just for hands-on learning, but with the speci  more

UC-Santa Cruz: Advocating for Federal Investment in Medical Research
SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 23 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Advocating for federal investment in medical research UC Santa Cruz researchers are sharing examples of how federal funding supports breakthrough innovations in health care. By Allison Arteaga Soergel On Thursday, September 18, UC Santa Cruz researchers joined campus government relations staff in Washington, D.C., for the "Rally for Medical Research" advocacy day on Capitol H  more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's Brazen Weaponization of Justice Department, Hypocrisy on Tom Homan Corruption Investigation on MSNBC
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's Brazen Weaponization of Justice Department, Hypocrisy on Tom Homan Corruption Investigation on MSNBC * Schiff on Homan: "Who takes 50,000 in cash in a bag, if they're doing something legitimate?" Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's Alex Witt Reports to discuss Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to weaponize the Departmen  more

Whitesides cheers Newsom's $300M redistricting scam
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Whitesides cheers Newsom's $300M redistricting scam * California is drowning in a massive budget deficit, schools are failing, and families are struggling with rising costs, but out of touch Democrat George Whitesides is marching in lockstep with King Gavin who'd rather strip Californians of their constitutional rights and blow nearly $300 million of taxpayer dollars on a power grab than   more

World Vision Welcomes the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel
MONROVIA, California, Sept. 23 -- World Vision International issued the following news: * * * World Vision welcomes the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel World Vision International's President and CEO welcomes the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel (https://www.dfat.gov.au/development/topics/development-issues/building-resilience/australias-humanitarian-assistance/declaration-protection-humanitarian-personnel), a vital step forward in safeguarding   more