WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Wrapped: Darrell Issa Wrecked the Economy * Californians were promised lower costs on day one. Instead, Darrell Issa - one of the richest Members of Congress worth $283 million as of last year - delivered a Big, Ugly Bill that rips away their health care and fuels economic chaos for hardworking people, while rewarding the top 1% like himself. Under Issa's reckless economic ag  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 8 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * A high-protein diet can defeat cholera infection * Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside. Specifically, the study found that diets high in casein, the main protein in milk and cheese, as well as wheat gluten, could make a dramatic difference in the a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Lee Zeldin Marks One Year Since Deadly Los Angeles Wildfires * WASHINGTON - One year ago today, a series of deadly wildfires set Los Angeles, California, ablaze. Powered by strong wind, the fire spread rapidly with flames destroying just about everything in their path and the results were catastrophic. Homes, businesses, community centers, schools, and entire city blocks were deci  more

SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 8 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Adobe: Holiday Shopping Season Drove a Record $257.8 Billion Online with Consumers Embracing Generative AI Tools - Consumers spent more than $4 billion in a single day for 25 days during the 2025 holiday season, up from 18 days in 2024 - Based on Adobe Analytics data, Generative AI tools drove a 693.4% increase in traffic to retail sites - Competitive discounts encourage  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * State Ingredient Bans Are Hurting Consumers and Manufacturers By Isabelle Marchese America doesn't suffer from a lack of food regulations. It suffers from too many. State ingredient laws are increasingly driven by trends rather than sound science. This growing patchwork of state regulations is fragmenting the market, restricting consumers, raising costs, and discouraging innovation. The Make American Heal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the revision of its recently issued draft guidance for the development of generic roflumilast topical foam products. The company holds the approved new drug application for ZORYVE(R) foam, a medication indicated for treating seborrheic dermatitis and plaque psoriasis. The guidance currently outlines pathways for d  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA's Statement on USDOT Withholding Funding from California * Washington - Today, following the U.S. Department of Transportation's announcement to withhold funding from California over improperly issued CDLs, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement: "Ensuring the safety of our nation's roadways depends on consistent   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 8 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health moving corporate headquarters in Phoenix Change supports hybrid workforce model, reduces costs * Banner Health will relocate its corporate headquarters to Bond Phoenix at 3200 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix from Banner Corporate Center - Phoenix Plaza beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026. The health system will occupy 67,000 square feet at Bond Phoenix, compared to the more than 304,000 square  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Sound choices, bright futures New art and tech minors in lighting and sound technologies open interdisciplinary pathways By Ethan Knox '20 With a world of technology at your fingertips and more paths to pursue than ever before, it can be hard for students to pick a path forward. Even when they do, deciding can mean giving up another passion. But thanks to Binghamton University's many dual degree paths an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-26-0018) on Jan. 7, 2026, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - November 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in November than a year earlier in 16 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 8 states, and little different in 26 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. October 2025 data from the household survey were not collected d  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Jan. 7, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates higher in 275 metro areas over the year ended September 2025 Unemployment rates were higher in September 2025 than a year earlier in 275 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 83 areas, and unchanged in 29 areas. A total of 45 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 8 areas had rates of at least 8.0   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman, Padilla Lead Bill to Leverage Innovative Technology for Improved Road Safety * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Roadway Safety Modernization Act, new legislation to better address safety concerns and increase efficiency on roads, highways and in our communities. The bill would help state departments of transportation adopt the use of certai  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Bowl Season on ESPN networks delivers strongest audience since 2015-16 * * 3.1 million average viewers across 33 games, up 13 percent year-over-year * Four bowls set all-time viewership records, while 11 reached at least a five-year high and eight hit a 10-year high * ABC delivered its largest non-CFP bowl audience in 12 years, averaging 6.2 million viewers acros  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Joins Full California Congressional Delegation Push for Federal Disaster Funding One Year After Devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires * Washington, DC - On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) joined the Chairs of the Republican and Democratic Congressional Delegations, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) and Ken  more

SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release: * * * Cadence Celebrates 20 Years in Pune, Reinforces Long-Term R&D Commitment Cadence, a global leader in electronic system design, is celebrating 20 years in Pune as a core research and development hub. This milestone marks two decades of sustained investment and innovation in the reg  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) expressing strong objections to proposed changes in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations. CDFW argues that the revisions, introduced on November 21, 2025, would severely compromise the protection of vulnerable species and could have detrimental effects on California's water operations, infrastructure, and economic development. In th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) expressing strong opposition to four proposed rules related to endangered and threatened species. Released on November 21, 2025, the proposals aim to alter critical elements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which the organization argues could significantly undermine conservation efforts. The rules in question include changes that would eliminate   more

BELLEVUE, Washington, Jan. 7 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA APPLAUDS DOJ, STATE AGs FOR ENTERING CA AMMUNITION CASE * BELLEVUE, WA - The announcement by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon that the Justice Department has filed an amicus brief in the case of Rhode v. Bonta, challenging California's background check requirement for ammunition purchases, has been greeted with delight by t  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * School discipline's influence on academic outcomes in the South By Catrin Wigfall In the unfolding story of American education recovery, one striking narrative has emerged: Several southern states have climbed the national rankings in academic performance more quickly than many other  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: We need just a handful of Republicans to join us. I'm confident that we will get this done for the American people, because failure is not an option. * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference about how Democrats are fighting to make America more affordable and prevent health care costs from skyrocketing. You can wa  more

CUPERTINO, California, Jan. 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Chase to become new issuer of Apple Card * Today, Apple and Chase announced that Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card, with an expected transition in approximately 24 months. Apple Card users can continue to enjoy the award-winning experience of Apple Card, which includes up to 3 percent unlimited Da  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Clover, Sunnyvale, California, the all-in-one commerce solution from Fiserv, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has announced a partnership with Wink, Plano, Texas, to integrate multimodal biometric identity and payment technology directly into its platform. The collaboration marks a significant shift toward identity-based transactions, allowing merchants to utilize face and palm recognition for a more secure and streamlined checkout process. According to the companies, the new solutio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- A coalition of scientists has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emphasizing the urgent need for accurate definitions of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. The group advocates for definitions that reflect scientific understanding, without political interference, to address the public health and environmental risks posed by these persistent "forever chemicals." PFAS are extensively used in various cons  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Western Section of the Wildlife Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) expressing significant concerns regarding proposed regulatory changes affecting the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter outlines the Section's request for a clearer analytical framework to evaluate the impacts of excluding certain areas from critical habitat designations. The Conservation Affairs Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Statement on DOT's Unlawful Freeze of $160 Million in Transportation Funding for California * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), who sits on the House Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees Department of Transportation funding, criticized Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's announcement that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (F  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Constellation Completes Calpine Transaction, Powering America's Clean Energy Future * Combination brings together premier nuclear, natural gas and geothermal fleets with a leading commercial platform to deliver innovative customer solutions and strengthen U.S. energy leadership, national  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 7 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 32 States And D.C. Between November 2024 And November 2025; 26 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs In November * Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:19 Texas and Iowa Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While New York and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Minnesota and Idaho Top Lists of Monthly Gainers; Arizona and Alabama Experience  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 6 [Category: BizEconomics] -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, posted the following news: * * * Consumer Protection Tuesday: What to Do If You Think You've Been Scammed * This post is part of a weekly Tuesday series at Coinbase about the latest consumer protection and security measures for crypto owners. At Coinbase, we're on a mission to help update the financial system to make it safer and more s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Reed Legislation to Eliminate Barriers to Housing Assistance for Veterans to Become Law * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) celebrated Senate passage of their bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the legislation, which exempts veteran disability benefits from being included  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, Jan. 8 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Students' Work Laying Groundwork for National Database on Water Quality Following SoCal's Major Fires Armed with beakers, test tubes and multi-parameter water quality meters and velocimeters, a team of California State University, Northridge geography and environmental studies students, working alongside students from Cal State Long Beach, have spent the past few weeks  more

ORANGE, California, Jan. 7 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Dedication Ceremony Honors Alumnus Alex Hayden '95 in Recognition of Chapman's Real Estate School Chapman University officially dedicated the Alexander E. Hayden School of Real Estate, honoring alumnus Alex Hayden '95 and his pivotal role in bringing the school to life. The Dec. 11 ceremony celebrated his vision, leadership, and commitment to shaping the future of real estate education at Chapman. Hayden's $5 m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- A coalition of deep-sea scientific experts has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), highlighting critical knowledge gaps that could significantly impact decisions regarding commercial leasing for outer continental shelf (OCS) minerals in the waters off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The letter emphasizes the need for comprehensive environmental data to inform potential mineral extraction activities as interest  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- EducationSuperHighway has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury advocating for robust national standards in the implementation of the federal tax credit for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) under Section 25F. The letter outlines several recommendations aimed at enhancing program integrity and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for low- and middle-income families. The nonprofit organization, kn  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved updates to the California state implementation plan. These changes specifically affect the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District and involve the adoption of administrative rules and the removal of outdated regulations. Rule Approvals And Rescissions The action, effective February 9, 2026, involves several local rules that regulate pollutants under the Clean Air Act. The EPA is approving Mojave Desert Ai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule on January 8, 2026, approving updates to the California state implementation plan. This action focuses on Rule 102, "Definition of Terms," for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. These definitions are essential for the local district to implement and enforce air pollution regulations under the Clean Air Act. Effective February 9, 2026, this rule officially incorporates the version of Rule   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 7-13 * * ESPN networks to feature 15 ranked teams * Sunday's ESPN tripleheader features No. 22 North Carolina at Notre Dame (1 p.m. ET), No. 2 Texas at No. 12 LSU (3 p.m.) and Duke at Stanford (5 p.m.) ESPN's industry leading coverage of women's college basketball rolls on this week w  more

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 8 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release: * * * Facing Federal Cuts to Vital Programs, California Must Step Up to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness California saw a 9 percent surge in homeless students in 2025, yet the state has no dedicated funding to support them * Nearly 300,000 students in California experienced homelessness during the 2024-25 school year, a staggering figure that's likely an undercount. In 2025, the num  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on Jan. 7, 2026, by Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman to the California Bankers Association Bank Presidents Seminar, Laguna Beach, California: * * * Modernizing Supervision and Regulation: 2025 and the Path Ahead I would like to thank the California Bankers Association for the invitation to join you today./1 Throughout my now seven years as a member of the Federal Reserve Board, I have found that direct outreach  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles, plans to repatriate 766 lots of cultural items to indigenous communities in Southern California. The decision follows requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which governs the return of objects with historical and traditional importance to Native American groups. The items include chipped stone, groundstone, ceramic sherds, and faunal bone. These objects wer  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Friedman Statement Marking One Year Since Deadly Wildfires "Today, we remember those who lost their lives, homes, and livelihoods in last year's devastating wildfires across Los Angeles. Our community is still healing, one year later. In our darkest hour, Angelenos turned to one another neighbors, families, and friends and found strength in our community. Here is what I have been worki  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Condemns Trump Admin's Withholding of $160 Million in Highway Safety Funding for California * WASHINGTON, DC Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the administration is withholding $1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Georgetown Law Center on Privacy & Technology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding its proposed rule on the collection and use of biometric data by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The organization, along with various partners, expressed serious concerns about the implications of the rule, which would significantly expand the categories of individuals and types of biometric data collected by   more

NORTHRIDGE, California, Jan. 8 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Golden Globe Foundation Opens Worlds of Opportunity for CSUN Students After a pre-pandemic stint in community college, Ezra Balcha worked part-time as a landscaper for the Los Angeles parks department. He ate fast during his 30-minute lunch breaks so he had time to work on screenplays. At the Cheviot Hills park, just outside Fox studios, he filled notebook after notebook, n  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Announces Appointments to Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee * Governor Joe Lombardo today announced appointments to the Fuel Resiliency Committee, a statewide advisory body established to strengthen Nevada's preparedness and response to fuel supply disruptions from California. The committee brings together state agencies, local governments, industry leaders, and emergency m  more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Grounded (1/20) * TUESDAY, JAN. 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - High Potential: "Grounded" (209) Logline: The team investigates the midair murder of an Air Force veteran, and Morgan works to crack the case despite being sidelined to mandatory detective training. Elsewhere, Wagner and Soto's leadership conflict comes to a head. Stream episodes n  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman Joins Full California Congressional Delegation Push for Federal Disaster Funding One Year After Devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires * On one-year anniversary of LA fires, CA Delegation reaffirms bipartisan call to Trump for essential federal disaster recovery aid Los Angeles, CA On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02)   more

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 8 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm Sign Comprehensive Agreement to Collaborate on SDV Architecture for ADAS Highlights: * MOU signed at CES 2026 to co-develop integrated solutions for automotive tailored to emerging markets. * Hyundai Mobis to enhance performance, efficiency, and stability for advanced driver assistance systems using the Snapdragon Ride Flex sys  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 7 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: UPDATED NUMBERS The Los Angeles Wildfires: One Year Later, Insurers Highlight Progress and Call for a More Resilient Future * LOS ANGELES, Calif. - One year ago, firestorms tore through Los Angeles, damaging or destroying more than 18,000 structures, claiming 31 lives, and forcing over 200,000 people to evacuate. Entire commun  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 7 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel to Report Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results * SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 7, 2026 Intel Corporation today announced that it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Thursday, January 22, 2026, promptly after close of market. Intel will t  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * International scientists contribute to Ohio State's clean-energy research Kazakh researchers further sustainability project, get professional development * Three scientists from Kazakhstan are contributing innovative clean-energy and mitochondrial biology research to The Ohio State University through an international academic program. Ardak Kakimova, Sandugash Sandybayeva and Yelena Zaparina are conducting res  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 6 -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following commentary by President and CEO Drew Altman: * * * Trump Has No Health Plan, He Has the Art of the Health Care Deal President Trump is often derided for not having a health reform plan, or even his "concepts of a plan" he's talked about, or more narrowly, a plan to replace the ACA and its enhanced tax credits currently under debate. It's true he has none of these. But he does   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Determining Work Authorization for Employees on TPS and Humanitarian Parole - Updated January 7, 2026 By Jorge Lopez and Tasneem Zaman The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS), humanitarian parole, and the CHNV programs. We created a chart   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * DOL Clarifies Application of Minimum Wage and Tips Under the FLSA's Commissioned Employee Overtime Exemption At a Glance * Federal minimum wage controls FLSA Section 7(i)'s pay threshold. For purposes of the federal commissioned-employee overtime exemption, employers may rely on the federal minimum wage--rather than a higher state or local minimum wage--when determining whether an  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Netherlands: Flexibility of an On-call Contract By Eric van Dam and Justin Conijn/* According to a recent decision of the Rotterdam District Court in interim relief proceedings, even though an on-call contract can be flexible, employers have to be aware of the rules that protect employees. In this ASAP we summarize the rules on on-call contracts and discuss the implications of the  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * New York Legislature Introduces Chapter Amendment to Trapped at Work Act By Michael Paglialonga and Paul Piccigallo As previously covered, the New York Legislature voted in favor of the Trapped at Work Act in July 2025. As passed by the New York Legislature, the Trapped at Work Act would broadly prohibit use of promissory notes that require workers to repay amounts to employers if  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren Celebrates New Year with $8.6 Million Grant Announcement for Road Safety * SAN JOSE, CA - Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced that California's 18th district had received a total of $8,634,928 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. "I'm proud to kick off 2026 with some amazing news for California's 18th district,"   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren, Calvert, Padilla, Schiff, Lead Full California Congressional Delegation Push for Federal Disaster Funding One Year After Devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, the Chairs of the Republican and Democratic Congressional Delegations, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.-18) and Ken Calvert (R-Cali  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 8 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.8M Sale of Industrial Warehouse Property in Channahon, Illinois CHANNAHON, Ill., Jan. 7, 2026 - 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 167,282-square-foot industrial warehouse property in Channahon, Illinois, for $4.8 million.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) addressing serious concerns regarding a recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published by the agency. The organization, which has been advocating for Latino civil rights since 1968, expressed apprehension about potential privacy violations stemming from the plan to expand biometric data collection as outlined   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule aimed at rescinding the 2024 revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations. The district, which encompasses over 72,000 acres of preserved land on the San Francisco Peninsula, serves a community of nearly 770,000 residents and plays a vital role in protecting critical habitats in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * More Than 1,000 Operators Violated California's New Idle Oil Well Cleanup Law * LOS ANGELES More than 1,000 oil and gas operators violated a recent California law aimed at cleaning up the state's idle wells, which pose a threat to the environment, air quality and public health, records show. The law, A.B.1866, strengthened requirements for operators to either pay a fee or   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- A co-owner of the Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration urging the agency to retract a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to docket FAA-2025-3390 that could adversely impact operations of LAVIA ARGENTINA S.A. Model PA-25 Pawnee airplanes. The co-owner, John P Chapman, wrote that the proposal should not be implemented until the FAA addresses concerns ra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release: * * * National Museum of Asian Art Announces Major Gift To Endow and Name Jeffrey P. Cunard Curator of Southeast Asian Art The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced that Jeffrey P. Cunard is endowing the museum's curatorial position of Southeast Asian Art, which will be known as the Jeffrey P. Cunard Curator of Southeast Asian Art. The inaugural holder of that p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab Sharpens Navy's Sights with a Domain-Centric Path for Smarter Sensing The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) launched a remote sensing experiment to sharpen artificial intelligence (AI) applications in hyperspectral imaging across the Department of the Navy and broader scientific community. Hyperspectral imaging, often described as capturing "the color of color," provides a unique   more

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 7 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort Announces Return of Concert Series for 2026 * Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico announces the return of Naviva Unplugged, its acclaimed concert series redefining what live music can be. After a celebrated first year that drew guests to experience music in one of the most intimate settings in the world, the series returns in 2  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Olympics Announces 82 Commentators for Coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games Mike Tirico leads a roster of 82 commentators for NBCUniversal's coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for Feb. 6-22 across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, NBCUniversal's digital platforms, and Versant's CNBC and USA Network. The roster includes Olympians and Paral  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * NCIS Forensic Consultants Crack Toughest Cases With Advanced Technology, Creativity * Far outside of the world of Hollywood television and so-called "magic tools," such as photographic enhancements or instant DNA results, Naval Criminal Investigative Service forensic consultants focus on the real science of evidence finding the key details that help bring investigations to the finish line and provide prosecutor  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New EDF Report Shows Electric Vehicle Policy Progress Across All 50 U.S. States * Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today released the U.S. Electric Vehicle State Policy Landscape Report, offering an in-depth look at how every state is advancing zero-emission transportation. The report analyzes 16 key electric vehicle (EV)-supportive policies across all 50 states and th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Calvert, Lofgren Lead Full California Congressional Delegation Push for Federal Disaster Funding One Year After Devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires * On one-year anniversary of LA fires, CA Delegation reaffirms bipartisan call to Trump for essential federal disaster recovery aid Los Angeles, CA On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, U.S.  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 8 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Researchers Discover Long-Hidden Source of Gamma Rays Unleashed by Solar Flares By Jesse Jenkins Solar physicists say they have found a key source of intense gamma rays unleashed when Earth's nearest star produces its most violent eruptions. In findings published in Nature Astronomy, scientists at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (NJIT-CSTR) have pinpointed a previ  more

MENLO PARK, California, Jan. 7 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory spots record-breaking asteroid in pre-survey observations * By Josie Fenske Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link) Read this release on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory website. (external link) Key takeaways: * Astronomers have discovered the fastest-ever spinning asteroid with a diameter over half a kilometer. * The study pro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Small Business Administration posted the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * On One-Year Anniversary of California Wildfires, SBA Extends Disaster Relief Deadlines as Local Bureaucrats Stall Recovery Today, on the one-year anniversary of the Los Angeles County wildfires, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it is once again extending disaster relief deadlines for survivors amid state and local permitting delays that have prevented rebuildi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * One Year After LA Fires: Resilience in Action * One year after wildfires tore through Pacific Palisades and Altadena, upending hundreds of thousands of lives across Los Angeles, many residents are still navigating recoveryrebuilding homes, reestablishing routines and managing the emotional aftershocks of disaster. As communities mark the an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After the Eaton Fire, Rep. Chu Remembers Victims and Continues Fight for Disaster Aid * WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year ago, the Eaton Fire forever changed the communities of Altadena and Pasadena. The second most destructive wildfire in California's history, it scorched 14,000 acres, destroyed over 9,000 structures, most of them single-family homes, and took the lives of 19 of our loved ones, ne  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 7 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * One Year Later, Fire Research Continues to Support the Community * One year after the 2025 Los Angeles fires, Caltech researchers are pressing forward with research projects to provide answers in service of public health and safety. Through investigations that included testing for heavy metal contamination, monitoring air quality, and assessing the burn area's erosion hazards, Caltech scie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * One Year Since California Palisades Disaster: State Government Mismanagement Continues Today marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic Palisades fire in California, which destroyed 23,700 acres and damaged over 6,800 structures. The damage and pain have not ceased as America-last policies continue to harm those in the Golden State. Former CA Congressman Mike Garcia, Chairman of A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- O'Neill Sea Odyssey, a non-profit organization based in Santa Cruz, California, has addressed concerns regarding the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program in a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The organization emphasizes that offshore drilling poses significant threats to marine ecosystems and coastal communities, urging strong opposition to the proposed program. The organ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Calvert, Lofgren Lead Full California Congressional Delegation Push for Federal Disaster Funding One Year After Devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires * On one-year anniversary of LA fires, CA Delegation reaffirms bipartisan call to Trump for essential federal disaster recovery aid LOS ANGELES, CA On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, U.S. Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Sheehy Announce Bipartisan Bill to Create New Community Wildfire Resilience Grant Program * LOS ANGELES, CA On the anniversary of the catastrophic Southern California fires, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, announced bipartisan legislation to establish a new grant program to help local communities defend th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The remains consist of hair clippings taken from a 22-year-old individual at the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, California. Following a review of museum records and consultation, the university identified a cultural connection between these remains and the Mesa Grande B  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Primavera Nueva Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select 4-Count Tamales Because of Possible Health Risk- Revised to Include Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar, a Seasonal Item Summary Company Announcement Date: January 05, 2026 FDA Publish Date: January 07, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential presenc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Forcing Subpoenas of Epstein Co-Conspirator Les Wexner & Epstein Estate Executors Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, secured subpoenas for Les Wexner, billionaire businessman and a  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Cannabusiness lawsuit highlights need for Congress to clarify federal treatment of marijuana Without reform, lawsuits like this may force federal courts toward decisions that destabilize existing state markets or that effectively go around Congress. By Geoffrey Lawrence, Research Director A chain of Michigan marijuana retailers is exploiting the federal marijuana ban to attempt to  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 7 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Rental aid during pandemic boosted mental health * Federal rental assistance distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic did far more than help people stay in their homes. It also improved their mental health. A UC Riverside study published this week in the journal Health Affairs found that the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) programcreated by Congress in 2021 to prevent evictions  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on ICE Shooting U.S. Citizen in Minnesota * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee, issued the following statement after a U.S. citizen was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota: "A woman in Minnesota was shot and killed by an ICE agent. We have all seen the video, and it is deeply dis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas Statement on Fatal ICE Shooting in Minnesota * WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) released the following statement on today's fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota. "ICE just shot and killed a woman in Minnesota in broad daylight. There's absolutely no justification for this. This Administration and ICE are so clearly out of control. They have fired at civilians, terr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP. RO KHANNA APPOINTED RANKING MEMBER OF THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHINA Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement on his appointment as Ranking Member of the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party: "I am grateful to Leader Hakeem Jeffries for entrusting me to lead the Democrats on the com  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Commemorates First Anniversary of Historic Los Angeles Wildfires * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran released a statement today to mark one year since the historic Palisades and Eaton fires ignited in Southern California. "It's been a year since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires tore apart families, homes, and entire communities across Los Angeles. Through  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 8 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Press for a Rethinking of Childhood Trauma Support in Schools With mental health concerns at historic levels among young people, a Rutgers professor joins a national call to create context-driven approaches to grief counseling By Greg Bruno Schools should be ideal places for children who have faced trauma to process their experiences. Yet too often, school systems lack the infrastructure or   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Sanders Releases New Report Delineating Trump's War on Free Speech on College Campuses Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today released a new report revealing that President Donald Trump has violated or likely violated the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Sanders Releases New Report Delineating Trump's War on Free Speech on College Campuses Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today released a new report revealing that President Donald Trump has violated or likely violated the First Amendment in 17 cases related to college campuses, according to federal c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Santa Barbara Zoo has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns about proposed regulations regarding the designation of critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. The zoo, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, emphasizes the importance of careful consideration and extended time for public comment on this potentially impactful proposal. In its letter, the Santa Barbara Zoo outlines i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott: One Year After the Palisades Fire, Residents Still Await Accountability and Answers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Rick Scott and Ron Johnson released the below statements on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire. Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Jan. 7 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU grad engineers solutions to protect communities from water-related disasters Growing up in Nepal's flood-prone Terai region, Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Dewasis Dahal learned early that water can be both a lifeline and a threat. Monsoons make crops possible and refill wells. But on trips with his father -- an executive at a nonprofit that supports community projects -  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: There is Only One Party Capable of Restoring American Greatness, and It's the Republicans * WASHINGTON This morning, at the first weekly House Republican Leadership press conference of 2026, Speaker Johnson discussed yesterday's House Republican kickoff policy summit, Congressional Democrats in disarray over the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, and the constitutionality of the Trump Admi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Schiff on One-Year Anniversary of Palisades and Eaton Fires * Schiff Pushes for Federal Disaster Aid Package to Move Quickly with Bipartisan Support Washington, D.C. Today U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton fires: "One year ago, the lives of thousands of Californians were changed forever.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Synopsys, Sunnyvale, California, is presenting a suite of AI-driven and software-defined engineering solutions at CES 2026 designed to accelerate automotive innovation while reducing development costs. The company's latest offerings focus on virtualizing silicon and software development, allowing automakers to predict system performance and optimize reliability long before physical prototypes are built. According to Synopsys, the move toward software-defined mobility neces  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * TEG Staffing, Inc. to Pay $185,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit * Staffing agency settles federal suit charging it fired pregnant employees LOS ANGELES - TEG Staffing, Inc., doing business as Eastridge Workforce Solutions, a southern California-based staffing agency, agreed to pay $185,000 and provide other injunctive relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit fil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Gavin Newsom on Illegal Trucking Licenses: Time's Up * USDOT is withholding $160 million from California for not revoking illegally issued licenses & failing to prioritize the safety of Americans on our roads WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (F  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Gavin Newsom on Illegal Trucking Licenses: Time's Up USDOT is withholding $160 million from California for not revoking illegally issued licenses & failing to prioritize the safety of Americans on our roads * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. This process identified the remains of at least one individual of Native American ancestry. Following consultation and research, the agency determined a cultural affiliation exists between these remains and the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of Californ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District announced plans to return cultural items to the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California. This action follows requirements set by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The collection includes 679 unassociated funerary objects and 477 sacred objects recovered from various sites in Mendocino County. Many of these items were removed during archaeological surveys and excavations at Co  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Uncovering Why Cancer Immunotherapy Leads to Heart Inflammation Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment by using a patient's own T-cells to target tumors. However, they can cause rare but potentially fatal cardiac inflammation known as ICI-myocarditis. This is particularly true in the most recent ICI combination treatment, ac  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 8 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Cardiovascular risk score predicts multiple eye diseases Routine heart health screening tool identifies people at higher risk for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other vision-threatening conditions * A new study from UCLA Health shows that a cardiovascular risk score already used routinely in primary care can predict who will develop serious eye diseases  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 8 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Study shows your genes determine how fast your DNA mutates with age Researchers identify dozens of genes that speed or slow genetic instability, offering targets for future therapies * An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated over and over, become longer and more unstable as we age. The study found that comm  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 8 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Widely used pesticide linked to more than doubled Parkinson's risk New UCLA study combines human, animal research to identify chlorpyrifos as potential environmental cause of brain disease * A new study from UCLA Health has found that long-term residential exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with more than a 2.5-fold increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The rese  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS professor's research cited in California Supreme Court murder case involving gender bias Author: Blake Wood Research by University of Illinois Springfield Professor of Legal Studies Deborah Anthony was cited by the California Supreme Court in a 2025 decision that reversed a woman's murder conviction and cautioned courts against relying on gender-based assumptions when   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The United Water Conservation District has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, expressing strong support for proposed revisions to regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These revisions, published in the Federal Register, aim to clarify procedures related to the listing, reclassification, and delisting of species, as well as the designation of critical habitat. Based in California, United Water is tasked with managing water  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 8 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * We finally know how the most common types of planets are created * Key takeaways * Planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune are the most common kind in the galaxy, but because our solar system lacks such a planet, scientists don't know much about how they form. * Astronomers have now witnessed four baby planets in the V1298 Tau system in the process of becoming super-Earth  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * CLIMBS researchers go global in finding hazard solutions through NSF's CLaSH initiative By Kevin Puckett, Center for Applied Energy Research Geologic hazards are complex, connected and continuous. Extreme precipitation can unleash catastrophic floods and trigger landslides that reshape landscapes and threaten communities. Landslide debris can block streams or surge into rivers, intensifying floods and   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 8 -- The University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issued the following news: * * * 'Altadena: After the Fires' podcast series gives Trojans unforgettable experience in compassionate storytelling By Greg Hernandez Being laid off from the news department of a local radio station made USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism graduate student Kris Adler even more determined to expand her skills beyond 30- to 45  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Veeva Systems, a global leader in cloud-based software for the life sciences, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug Administration (FDA), proposing critical innovations aimed at improving the efficiency of clinical trials for rare diseases. The company, committed as a Public Benefit Corporation to balance the interests of various stakeholders, emphasizes the necessity of addressing the structural inefficiencie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Leads Senate Floor Push to Set the Record Straight on Fifth Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, held the Senate floor alongside 17 of his Democratic Senate colleagues on the five-year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol insurrection, honoring the mor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The West Coast Seafood Processors Association (WCSPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service addressing proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Interagency Cooperation regulations and the ESA Listing of Endangered and Threatened Species. The WCSPA represents a diverse array of shoreside seafood processors across California, Oregon, and Washington, participating in numerou  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Zicklin School of Business Places #11 Worldwide for Accounting Research The University of Texas at Dallas tracks publications in the top 24 business research journals. Three of these journals specialize in accounting: The Accounting Review, the Journal of Accounting and Economics, and the Journal of Accounting Research. In 2025, the Zicklin School of Business ranked 12th worldwide in terms of publishing research papers in t  more