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News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Friday January 23, 2026 ( 125 items )  

'AMERICAN IDOL' SEASON 9 INTRODUCES NEW 'OHANA ROUND
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'AMERICAN IDOL' SEASON 9 INTRODUCES NEW 'OHANA ROUND * This season, "American Idol" will introduce a new round of competition featuring a stellar lineup of industry tastemakers, adding a fresh element when the show heads to Hawai'i for the brand-new 'Ohana Round. Filmed at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, a three-episode arc follows the iconic Hollyw  more

37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the U.S. From Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to n  more

A&O Shearman Advises GSK on USD2.2 Billion Acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics
LONDON, England, Jan. 23 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * A&O Shearman advises GSK on USD2.2 billion acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics A&O Shearman is advising GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) on its definitive agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RAPT), a California-based, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, for an estimated equity value of USD2.2bn. The acquisition includes ozureprubart, a potentially best-in-class, long-acting anti-IgE monoclonal a  more

Abbott Elementary: Candygrams (2/4)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Candygrams (2/4) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST - Abbott Elementary: "Candygrams" (514) Logline: It's Valentine's Day at Abbott, and the teachers find themselves meddling in students' love lives while navigating their own. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please   more

ABC Wednesday Comedies Score With Stellar Midseason Premieres
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC Wednesday Comedies Score With Stellar Midseason Premieres * "Shifting Gears" (8 p.m. ET/PT) roared back for its midseason premiere, earning 6.88 million Total Viewers after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, rising +58% (vs. 4.36 million) over the show's initial Live+Same Day audience.  * The show scored its biggest  more

AI Can Predict Preemies' Path, Stanford Medicine-led Study Shows
STANFORD, California, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * AI can predict preemies' path, Stanford Medicine-led study shows An artificial intelligence algorithm used newborn blood samples to shed light on the biological complexity of what can go wrong after preterm birth, a Stanford Medicine-led study found. By Erin Digitale An artificial intelligence-based tool can predict the medical trajectories of individual premature newborns from   more

Airbnb: 2026 travel predictions revealed
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 travel predictions revealed * Travel is constantly evolving, and 2026 will be no exception. Airbnb forecasts that travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences: * Gen Z is leading the shift toward short, international escapes. * Outdoor lovers are heading to national parks for restorative adventures.   more

America's Funniest Home Videos: Close Calls, Magic Trick Fails, and Virtual Insanity (2/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/25)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Close Calls, Magic Trick Fails, and Virtual Insanity (2/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/25) * SUNDAY, FEB. 8 7:00-8:01 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Close Calls, Magic Trick Fails, and Virtual Insanity" (3609) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/30/25) Logline: It's an episode of belly-laughing close calls and epic fails as a   more

American Center for Law and Justice Issues Commentary: Newsom Delivers Disturbing Attack Against Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice issued the following commentary on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Newsom Delivers Disturbing Attack Against Trump By Logan Sekulow California Governor Gavin Newsom - attempting a political flex on the world stage in Davos - outrageously criticized European leaders for cowering to President Donald Trump. However, it looked less like diplomacy and more like an audition tape. * * * As reported by Fox News: Democratic California Gov. Gavi  more

American Idol: 902 (Auditions) (2/2)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 902 (Auditions) (2/2) * MONDAY, FEB. 2 8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "902 (Auditions)" (902) Logline: The competition heats up as auditions continue, with hopefuls stepping into the spotlight and delivering unforgettable performances. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content.   more

American Idol: 902 (Auditions) (2/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/2/26)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 902 (Auditions) (2/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/2/26) * SUNDAY, FEB. 8 9:02-11:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "902 (Auditions)" (902) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/2/26) Logline: The competition heats up as auditions continue, with hopefuls stepping into the spotlight and delivering unforgettable performances. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media C  more

American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients * (WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026) -The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is awarding its 2026 Scholar Award to 53 early-career investigators dedicated to careers in hematology research. Designed to support recipients as they transition from training programs to careers as independent investigators, ASH   more

Americans for Tax Reform: Climate Superfund Would Supercharge New Jersey's Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Climate Superfund Would Supercharge New Jersey's Affordability Crisis By Donald Webster III A relatively new nightmare policy that would allow government to spin a tale of phantom climate damages and impose costs on energy companies is threatening New Jersey. The Climate Superfund Act will skyrocket costs for families and businesses. This radical climate policy, also called the "Polluters Pay to Make N  more

Apple scores six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture for acclaimed feature F1 and Best Documentary Feature for Come See Me in the Good Light
CUPERTINO, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple scores six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture for acclaimed feature F1 and Best Documentary Feature for Come See Me in the Good Light * Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations for the 98th annual Academy Awards, with Apple scoring six nominations in tota  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Heritage Village Assisted Living Owners Barred From Operating Future Assisted Living Facilities and Fined $100,000
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Heritage Village Assisted Living Owners Barred From Operating Future Assisted Living Facilities and Fined $100,000 Today the Attorney General announced that she has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the complaint filed by her office alleging elder abuse and consumer fraud by the owners and operators of the assisted living facility   more

Attorney General Bonta Continues Legal Challenge to Stop El Cajon from Illegally Sharing License Plate Data
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Legal Challenge to Stop El Cajon from Illegally Sharing License Plate Data * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a motion in California v. City of El Cajon as part of his continued effort to vindicate the privacy rights of Californians and enforce California law. On October 3, 2025, Attorney General Bonta filed a lawsuit aga  more

Beverly Hills City Employees Federal Credit Union Conserved
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Beverly Hills City Employees Federal Credit Union Conserved Accounts Remain Protected by Share Insurance Fund; Member Services Uninterrupted  * The National Credit Union Administration today placed Beverly Hills City Employees Federal Credit Union (FCU) in Beverly Hills, California, into conservatorship. Member services will continue while NCUA works to resolve issues affectin  more

Book explores the social, symbolical and material importance of navigation in prehistoric communities
BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 22 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * New book explores the social, symbolical and material importance of navigation in prehistoric communities * Alberto Garcia Piquer, researcher at the Department of Prehistory, is autor and co-editor of the book The Archaeology of Seafaring in Small-Scale Societies. The book explores through numerous examples the development of maritime technology and how the availability of canoes and small bo  more

Brownley Condemns DHS Funding Bill Amid ICE Lawlessness and Lack of Accountability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Condemns DHS Funding Bill Amid ICE Lawlessness and Lack of Accountability * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement on her vote against the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. "In Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, and communities across the nation, ICE operations have been marked by alarming lawlessness, exces  more

Brownley Statement on Extreme GOP Bills Advancing Trump's Anti-Choice Agenda
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Statement on Extreme GOP Bills Advancing Trump's Anti-Choice Agenda * Washington, DC -Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, which for nearly half a century provided constitutional protection for abortion and affirmed the right to make personal health care decisions free from government interference. That protection was dismantled by the Suprem  more

Brownley Statement on War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Statement on War Powers Resolution * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement after the House failed to advance H.Con.Res. 68, a Concurrent War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. "At a moment when Congress should assert its constitutional authority a  more

Cal Poly Pomona Welcomes Largest-Ever Spring Transfer Class
POMONA, California, Jan. 23 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona Welcomes Largest-Ever Spring Transfer Class Cal Poly Pomona is welcoming its largest-ever spring transfer class, with more than 1,200 new students attending orientation and beginning classes this week in January. This milestone significantly surpasses the university's spring 2026 transfer enrollment goal of 595. That's more than doubling expectations and reinforcing   more

California Department of Justice Investigating Richmond Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating Richmond Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506 * **The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve** OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly  more

California Future of Abortion Council Releases Latest Report Amid Unprecedented Federal Attacks on Reproductive Freedom
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrpt) -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * California Future of Abortion Council Releases Latest Report Amid Unprecedented Federal Attacks on Reproductive Freedom * SACRAMENTO - The California Future of Abortion Council (FAB Council), comprised of more than 50 organizations from across California, released a new report highlighting 48 policy recommendations that state leaders and lawmakers can pursue to protect and  more

California Man Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Prison for Leading 90-kilogram Methamphetamine Ring That Shipped Drugs to Central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * California man sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for leading 90-kilogram methamphetamine ring that shipped drugs to central Ohio Troy Patterson, 55, of Beverly Hills, California, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 250 months in prison for shipping more than 90 kilograms of methamphetamine from southern California to Columbus   more

Caltech Physicist Honored with Watson Medal
PASADENA, California, Jan. 22 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Physicist Honored with Watson Medal * Jonas Zmuidzinas (BS '81), the Merle Kingsley Professor of Physics at Caltech, will receive the 2026 James Craig Watson Medal, a National Academy of Sciences honor presented every two years for "outstanding contributions to the science of astronomy." The award comes with a $25,000 prize, $50,000 of research support, and a gold-plated bronze me  more

Canyon Oasis: Six Senses Desert Sanctuary to Emerge in Southern Utah
WINDSOR, England, Jan. 23 -- The InterContinental Hotels Group issued the following news release: * * * A Canyon Oasis: Six Senses Desert Sanctuary to Emerge in Southern Utah Signing of Six Senses Camp Korongo amplifies IHG's leading luxury & lifestyle portfolio in the Americas * ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2026 - IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of the 480-acre Six Senses Camp Korongo resort and residential community near Kanab, at the hea  more

Carbajal-Backed Bill to Expand Farm Aid, Delay Trump-Led SNAP Changes Introduced in the House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal-Backed Bill to Expand Farm Aid, Delay Trump-Led SNAP Changes Introduced in the House * Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) joined other Democratic members of the House Agriculture Committee in introducing a bill to assist struggling family farmers and safeguard key food benefits for low-income Americans. The Farm and Family Relief Act is a response to President Trump'  more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson (2/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/14/25)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson (2/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/14/25) * FRIDAY, FEB. 6 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson" (607) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/14/25) Logline: Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" welcomes Liza   more

Chairman Steil Expands Investigation Into Noncitizens Registering to Vote
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Expands Investigation into Noncitizens Registering to Vote Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expanded his investigation into noncitizens registering to vote. This morning, letters were sent to ten Secretaries of State seeking answers on how each state conducts voter list maintenance   more

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Senior Director Horton Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Chris Horton, senior director of fisheries policy for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Thank you, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee. My name is Chris Horton, and I'm the Senior Director of Fisheries Policy for the Congress  more

Congressman Fong Secures $39.5 Million for Critical Defense and Infrastructure Projects for the Central Valley, Votes to Advance Final FY2026 Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong Secures $39.5 Million for Critical Defense and Infrastructure Projects for the Central Valley, Votes to Advance Final FY2026 Appropriations Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) secured $39.5 million in critical defense and infrastructure investments for the Central Valley by voting to advance the final four Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, completin  more

Congressman Sam Liccardo Announces More than $14 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Clara and San Mateo County Projects
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sam Liccardo Announces More than $14 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Clara and San Mateo County Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed a bipartisan funding bill that includes $10,995,144 that Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) secured for critical local priorities, including affordable housing, homelessness response, coastal resilience, and infrastructure improvement  more

Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Fight Back Against Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Fight Back Against Human Trafficking * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02) reintroduced the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act. This bipartisan legislation establishes an annual certification program under the Blue Campaign at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to incent  more

Congressman Valadao Secures Funding for Vital Infrastructure Projects Across the Central Valley
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Secures Funding for Vital Infrastructure Projects Across the Central Valley * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The Consolidated Appropriations Act includes the Defense Appropriations Act ; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and   more

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Calls for ICE to be Dismantled, says it is "Broken Beyond Repair"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Calls for ICE to be Dismantled, says it is "Broken Beyond Repair" Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), the first Latina to represent the San Fernando Valley in Congress, released the following statement calling for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be dismantled: "ICE must be dismantled. The agency has gone rogue and is broken beyond repair. "This agency is no longer  more

CSUSB Leads California State University in Community Engagement
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB leads California State University in community engagement When CSUSB was named to the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement list in 2024, it was the only California State University selected. This year, CSUSB is joined by CSU campuses Channel Islands, Chico, Fresno, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Marcos and Sta  more

Cuts, Cover-Ups, & Chaos: Blumenthal Releases Report Exposing Harm of the Trump Administration's Ongoing Assault on Veterans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Cuts, Cover-Ups, & Chaos: Blumenthal Releases Report Exposing Harm of the Trump Administration's Ongoing Assault on Veterans One year into the second Trump Administration, top Committee Democrat unveils comprehensive report detailing the harm inflicted on VA and veterans by the Administration's policies Senate Veterans' Aff  more

Cutting the Climate Impact of Anesthetic Gases Across LLUH
LOMA LINDA, California, Jan. 23 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Cutting the climate impact of anesthetic gases across LLUH By Larry Becker At Loma Linda University Health, caring for our patients also means caring for the environment that shapes their health. This commitment has driven a major clinical transformation over the past year: decommissioning of piped nitrous oxide systems across LLUH hospitals and the removal of desflurane from the pharmacy formula  more

D.C. Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Scheme During COVID-19 Pandemic
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * D.C. Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Scheme During COVID-19 Pandemic Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby sentenced Isiah Lewis, 35, of Prince George's County, Maryland, to 53 months of imprisonment for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, in connection with a  more

Department of Justice: 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States From Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to narcoterrorism, providing material support to a foreign terr  more

Desai Sethi Urology Institute's Urology on the Beach 2026
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Desai Sethi Urology Institute's Urology on the Beach 2026 * Summary * This year's Urology on the Beach featured a new urologic oncology thematic format emphasizing in-depth sections focused on biomarkers, topics of debate and the year's best research papers applied across prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. * The meeting at Fontainebleau Miami Beach expanded coverage of urolo  more

Developing Courageous Citizens: A National Tour Exploring America's Founding Principles
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Developing Courageous Citizens: A National Tour Exploring America's Founding Principles At a defining moment in our nation's history, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) invites leaders, scholars, students and alumni to participate in its 2026 Regional Events and Annual Conference. Held in select cities across the country, this series of forums will  more

Eastern Connecticut State University: Study Reveals Scorpion Venom is Not Sterile, Opening Paths for Antibiotic Research
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Study reveals scorpion venom is not sterile, opening new paths for antibiotic research By Kyle Berson A new study published today by biologists at Eastern Connecticut State University has revealed that scorpion venom contains complex microbial communities, challenging the long-held scientific belief that venom is sterile and opening new pathways for potential antibiotic discove  more

EPA Proposes Plan to Contain Groundwater Contamination at Orange County North Basin Superfund Site
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Plan to Contain Groundwater Contamination at Orange County North Basin Superfund Site * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed interim cleanup plan to contain contaminated groundwater at the most impacted areas of the Orange County North Basin (OCNB) Superfund site, located in the northern part of the Orange County Groundwater Basin in California. The a  more

ESPN College Basketball Schedule Changes - Jan. 24-25
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN College Basketball Schedule Changes - Jan. 24-25 * Due to the impending winter storm, the following college basketball changes have been made to ESPN's schedule, Jan. 24-25. Men's college basketball changes (as of January 22 at 3 p.m. ET) * Saturday, Jan. 24 * No. 22 North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia moves from 2 p.m. on ESPN to noon on ESPN2 * NC Sta  more

Fedorchak votes to complete annual appropriations through regular order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes to complete annual appropriations through regular order * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted for the final FY26 funding package that completes the appropriations process through regular order. If enacted into law, FY26 will mark the first time in decades that Congress has funded the federal government through all 12 appropriations bills without  more

From Cancer Research to Smart Cities: USC Builds Platform to Test Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing Technologies
MARINA DEL REY, California, Jan. 23 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * From Cancer Research to Smart Cities: USC Builds Platform to Test Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing Technologies New infrastructure will help evaluate data sharing techniques for healthcare, transportation, and other sectors as part of NSF's $10M privacy initiative By Magali Gruet How do you train an AI   more

From Classroom to Kickoff: Cedars-Sinai Takes STEAM to the Field
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Kickoff: Cedars-Sinai Takes STEAM to the Field * More than 700 Los Angeles fourth and fifth-graders traded their classrooms for SoFi Stadium during S.T.E.A.M. Field Day-a hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) experience. The inaugural event was a partnership among Cedars-Sinai, the Los Angeles Ram  more

From founding faculty to future generations
SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 22 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * From founding faculty to future generations * In fall 1972, when Jim Pepper arrived at UC Santa Cruz, he was one of two assistant professors specifically recruited to help launch an academic program in environmental studies-an emerging interdisciplinary idea not yet recognized as an academic field. Although there was no program or curriculum, there were a handful of existing UCS  more

FY26 Defense Bill Advances President Trump and Chairman Calvert's National Security Priorities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * FY26 Defense Bill Advances President Trump and Chairman Calvert's National Security Priorities * Today, Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41) praised the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill. The bill was part of a package (link is external) of appropriation bills that included funding for Defense; Homeland; Labor, Health and Human Services, Educat  more

Governor Morrisey Announces $1 Billion-plus Calpine Corporation Investment
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $1 Billion-plus Calpine Corporation Investment * New Natural Gas Plant Advances Governor Morrisey's 50 by 50 Energy Plan MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that Calpine LLC, a business unit of Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), is moving forward with the development of a natural gas power plant in Moundsville, marking a more th  more

Green Groups to Join Lawsuit in Support of California Clean Car and Truck Standards
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Green Groups to Join Lawsuit in Support of California Clean Car and Truck Standards * Washington, D.C. - Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Sierra Club are moving to defend California's protective clean vehicle standards in court. California and 10 other states filed a lawsuit challenging the "unprecedented and unlawful" use of the Congressional Rev  more

Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice Delivers on Key Opportunities in 2025, Begins 2026 with Robust Optimism
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice Delivers on Key Opportunities in 2025, Begins 2026 with Robust Optimism * NEW YORK - Jan. 22, 2026 - Building on an active 2025, Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Global Real Estate Practice enters 2026 with strong momentum in deal flow, fueled by investor interest and sound market fundamentals. From the development of a new data  more

House Passes Womack's FY26 Appropriations Bill to Strengthen Transportation and Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Womack's FY26 Appropriations Bill to Strengthen Transportation and Housing Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -January 22, 2026... The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation is led by House Appropriations THUD Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3). Inc  more

Housing Law and Policy Clinic and partners win with federal court ruling that preserves key tenant protections
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Housing Law and Policy Clinic and partners win with federal court ruling that preserves key tenant protections * The USC Gould School of Law's Housing Law and Policy Clinic secured a significant procedural win in federal court on July 31 when a judge granted its motion to dismiss in a challenge to Los Angeles tenant protection measures. The case, Harris v. City of   more

How to Watch the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games Across NBCUniversal
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * How to Watch the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games Across NBCUniversal The biggest Winter Olympics ever will have more ways for viewers to watch their favorite events, competitions, and athletes than ever before, across broadcast and cable networks, streaming service Peacock, extensive accessibility, social media, audio, and more. With the U.S. sending to Italy arguably its   more

ICYMI: Ranking Member Maxine Waters, House Democrats Hold Press Conference Ahead of SCOTUS Oral Arguments on Trump's Unlawful Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Maxine Waters, House Democrats Hold Press Conference Ahead of SCOTUS Oral Arguments on Trump's Unlawful Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook This week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, held a press conference outside the Supreme Court of  more

IHeartPodcasts and Rider Strong Unveil 'The Red Weather' Podcast, an Autofiction Exploration of Memory, Mystery and the 90s
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 23 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts and Rider Strong Unveil "The Red Weather" Podcast, an Autofiction Exploration of Memory, Mystery and the 90s LOS ANGELES, CA -- January 22, 2026 -- iHeartPodcasts today announced it is partnering with actor, filmmaker and podcaster Rider Strong (Boy Meets World, Cabin Fever) to launch his new audio series, "The Red Weather." This innovative 8-episode autofiction podcast, inspired by Strong's ini  more

Intel Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results * Intel Corporation's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings news release and presentation are available on the company's Investor Relations website. The earnings conference call for investors begins at 2 p.m. PDT today; a publ  more

Making AI smarter without more training data
RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 21 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Making AI smarter without more training data * A study led by UC Riverside researchers offers a practical fix to one of artificial intelligence's toughest challenges by enabling AI systems to reason more like humans-without requiring new training data beyond test questions. In a pre-print paper titled "Test-Time Matching: Unlocking Compositional Reasoning in Multimodal Models,"   more

MATSUI STATEMENT ON VOTES AGAINST DHS AND DOD FUNDING
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI STATEMENT ON VOTES AGAINST DHS AND DOD FUNDING * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement after voting against funding bills for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD). "Today, I voted NO on funding the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense because I will not bankroll lawl  more

Michigan Medicine: Stroke Survivors Miss Critical Treatment, Face Greater Disability Due to Systemic Transfer Delays
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Stroke survivors miss critical treatment, face greater disability due to systemic transfer delays Patients who have longer delays in hospital transfer experienced worse disability after their stroke * Gaps in the nation's stroke transfer system are drastically reducing survivors' chances of receiving critical treatment and increasing  more

NABC Recycled Rides Program Gifts Three Deserving Palm Springs Area Residents With Vehicles Thanks to NABC, Allstate and the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * NABC Recycled Rides(R) Program Gifts Three Deserving Palm Springs Area Residents with Vehicles Thanks to NABC(R), Allstate and the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club Fix Auto, Crash Champions, and Class Act Auto Body Refurbished the Vehicles at the NABC Palm Springs Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser Presented by Enterprise at the Desert Willow Golf Resort * On Tues  more

National Nurses United endorses Cori Bush for Missouri's 1st District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Cori Bush for Missouri's 1st District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced our endorsement of Cori Bush for Missouri's 1st Congressional District. While in office, Bush fought to protect nurses and patients with real solutions that comprehensi  more

NBA Launchpad Announces Fifth Group of Emerging Technology Companies
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * NBA Launchpad announces fifth group of emerging technology companies The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced the five companies that will make up the fifth cohort of NBA Launchpad, the league's initiative to source, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies to further impact the future of basketball. After evaluating more than 200 companies worldwide, the NBA s  more

No clear path for U.S. in Venezuela, Cuba, scholar says
RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 22 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * No clear path for U.S. in Venezuela, Cuba, scholar says * With Venezuela in the thrall of U.S. oil demands and Cuba confronting massive fuel shortages due to an American blockade, the two countries face a more uncertain future than at any time since becoming close allies at the start of the 21st century. We turned to David Pion-Berlin, a distinguished professor emeritus of polit  more

Omari Booker named CECA's 2025-26 Tennessee Artist Fellow
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Omari Booker named CECA's 2025-26 Tennessee Artist Fellow * Omari Booker, a Nashville-based visual artist who primarily works with oil paintings but also incorporates mixed media into his creative practice. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) has announced the 2025-26 Tennessee Artist Fellowship re  more

On Roe Anniversary, Darrell Issa is Too Extreme for Southern California
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On Roe Anniversary, Darrell Issa is Too Extreme for Southern California * Today marks the 53rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade - a decision Darrell Issa spent years working to overturn. In the nearly four years since Roe was overturned, it's clear Issa will stop at nothing to rip away health care from California women and families. Just last year, Issa voted to gut health coverage for  more

On Roe Anniversary, Nick Begich is Too Extreme for Alaska
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On Roe Anniversary, Nick Begich is Too Extreme for Alaska * Today marks the 53rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade - a decision Nick Begich spent years working to overturn. In the nearly four years since Roe was overturned it's clear Begich will stop at nothing to rip away health care from California women and families. Just last year, Begich voted to gut health care for 35,000+ Alaskan  more

Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United  more

Over 3,000 Join Sherman Telephone Town Hall Reviewing Trump's First Year in Office: ICE, Greenland, and What Comes Next
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over 3,000 Join Sherman Telephone Town Hall Reviewing Trump's First Year in Office: ICE, Greenland, and What Comes Next * SHERMAN OAKS, CA - On January 21st, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) hosted his first live Telephone Town Hall of the year, with more than 3,000 residents dialing in to react to the Trump administration's first year in office and the challenges moving forward. "I'm grateful   more

Padilla, Wyden, Colleagues Press Trump Administration Over Chaotic Decisions on Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Wyden, Colleagues Press Trump Administration Over Chaotic Decisions on Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services * Senators demand answers from HHS over abrupt termination and reinstatement of Congressionally-appropriated funds for SAMHSA services WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) led   more

PBM Profits Obscured by Mergers and Accounting Practices, USC Schaeffer White Paper Shows
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * PBM Profits Obscured by Mergers and Accounting Practices, USC Schaeffer White Paper Shows Requiring more financial transparency from PBMs would help policymakers understand how money flows through the large healthcare companies that now own them * Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) under the microscope for their role in high dru  more

PBS Announces 2026 PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces 2026 PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors 12 Social Studies Teachers from Across the Country Recognized  * Today, PBS announced a cohort of social studies educators selected to serve as PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors. Leading up to this year's historic Semiquincentennial, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this honor recognizes the recipients' e  more

Pelosi Statement on Homeland Security Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on Homeland Security Appropriations Act * Washington, D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on her vote against H.R.7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026: "Today, I am voting HELL NO on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations legislation. With this bill, it is now clear that Donald Trump and Republicans slas  more

Peters To Vote Against Funding For ICE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters To Vote Against Funding For ICE * Washington, D.C. ?- Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement ahead of the House vote for the fiscal year 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Included in the bill is funding for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "ICE was created for the orderly enforcement of our immigration laws,   more

Ranking Member Lofgren Statement on NASA Day of Remembrance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Statement on NASA Day of Remembrance Today marks the annual NASA Day of Remembrance, a day to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of advancing our nation's space program. Established after the Apollo 1 fire in 1967, the observance solemnly commemorates the   more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Today, Republicans Are Advancing a Slate of Proposals That Weaken Our Banking System, Undermine National Security, and Allow Bad Actors to Slip Through the Cracks, All While Increasing Harm to Investors."
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Today, Republicans Are Advancing a Slate of Proposals that Weaken Our Banking System, Undermine National Security, and Allow Bad Actors to Slip Through the Cracks, All While Increasing Harm to Investors." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Servi  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns A robust open enrollment program can benefit students, improve public schools, and help shore up school district budgets. By Aaron Garth Smith, Director of Education Reform K-12 open enrollment is on the rise, with 16 states now ensuring that families can enroll their students in public schools across scho  more

Rep. Calvert Secures $67 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects in Funding Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Calvert Secures $67 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects in Funding Package * Today, Congressman Calvert announced that more than $67 million for 41 st Congressional District water and transportation infrastructure projects was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill at his request. The Community Project Funding secured by Rep  more

Rep. Chu Votes No on DHS Funding as ICE Continues Unchecked Violence and Civil Rights Abuses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Votes No on DHS Funding as ICE Continues Unchecked Violence and Civil Rights Abuses * "Under President Trump and Secretary Noem's watch, ICE has devolved into a lawless militia with no regard for the rule of law or the American people's safety. Trump has enabled ICE to operate with impunity, violate civil rights, and arrest anyone they please, even for explicitly discriminatory reasons like   more

Rep. Chu Votes Yes on Spending Package that Delivers Over $7 Million to CA-28 for Fire Recovery, Infrastructure Improvements
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Votes Yes on Spending Package that Delivers Over $7 Million to CA-28 for Fire Recovery, Infrastructure Improvements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 341-88 to pass H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. This minibus provides full Fiscal Year 2026 funding for three appropriations bills: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Defense;  more

Rep. Dave Min Says "Hell No" to More Funding for DHS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min Says "Hell No" to More Funding for DHS Representative Dave Min (CA-47), member of the House Oversight Committee, slammed the upcoming DHS funding bill, saying, "ICE is out of control, and they need to be held to account." Last week, Rep. Min joined members of Congress in Minnesota for a field hearing to conduct oversight of ICE misconduct and Donald Trump's law breaking. Rep. Min has be  more

Rep. Juan Vargas to Vote NO on DHS Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas to Vote NO on DHS Funding Bill * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) released the following statement on the Homeland Security funding bill. "Today, the House will vote on a bill to give ICE over $10 billion in federal funding with no guardrails. I am voting NO. ICE is out of control. We have seen agents teargas children and shoot a pastor in the head  more

Rep. Mike Levin Votes No on 2026 Homeland Security Funding Bill Over Failure to Rein in ICE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Votes No on 2026 Homeland Security Funding Bill Over Failure to Rein in ICE * January 22, 2026 Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on his vote against the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill due to the exclusion of guardrails on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from the legislation: "Congress   more

Rep. Mullin Will Vote NO on Department of Homeland Security & ICE Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Will Vote NO on Department of Homeland Security & ICE Funding * I am a hard NO on Department of Homeland Security and ICE funding today. The Trump Administration's deployment of masked, poorly-trained ICE agents into American cities has led to violence, intimidation, and serious violations of Americans' constitutional rights, including the killing of Renee Good, an unarmed 37-year-o  more

Rep. Norma Torres Introduces Amendments to Deliver Disaster Relief, Protect Children and Veterans, and Demand Accountability in Homeland Security Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norma Torres Introduces Amendments to Deliver Disaster Relief, Protect Children and Veterans, and Demand Accountability in Homeland Security Funding * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres introduced a package of amendments to the fiscal year 2026 Homeland Security funding bill to deliver urgent disaster relief, protect children and veterans, increase public safety, and ensure acc  more

Rep. Peters Helps Pass Funding Package to Invest in San Diego's Infrastructure, Research, and Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Helps Pass Funding Package to Invest in San Diego's Infrastructure, Research, and Servicemembers * Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after the House passed a package of three more funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026; Labor-HHS, Transportation-HUD, and Defense Appropriations Act. Included in the language of these bills were nine o  more

Representative Tran Advances $11 Million to Improve Infrastructure, Public Safety Across Orange and LA Counties
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Advances $11 Million to Improve Infrastructure, Public Safety Across Orange and LA Counties * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) advanced nearly $11 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure projects, affordable housing construction, and improved emergency and disaster response throughout Orange and LA Counties. In a bipartisan vote, the House  more

Representative Tran Passes Bipartisan Reform to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Passes Bipartisan Reform to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Today, key provisions of bipartisan legislation to bring down prescription drug prices, the PBM Reform Act (link is external), co-led by U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45), alongside Representatives Earl "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-01) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), passed the House in a bipartisan vote. In a vote of 341-88  more

Representative Tran Rejects Spending Bill that Fails to Ensure Safety for Communities, Local Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Rejects Spending Bill that Fails to Ensure Safety for Communities, Local Law Enforcement * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement today following his vote against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026, which provides funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without necessary oversight reforms to ensure the  more

Retailers Help Mitigate Risk with Oracle's AI-Driven Supply Chain Collaboration
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Retailers Help Mitigate Risk with Oracle's AI-Driven Supply Chain Collaboration * Oracle today unveiled Oracle Retail Supply Chain Collaboration. The new cloud solution enables retailers to more easily navigate an increasingly unpredictable and complex supplier landscape to enhance operational oversight, efficiency, vendor c  more

Salesforce Expands MuleSoft Agent Fabric with Automated Discovery for Any AI Agent or Tool
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Expands MuleSoft Agent Fabric with Automated Discovery for Any AI Agent or Tool * The era of the Agentic Enterprise is upon us, and CIOs, IT leaders, and their teams are experimenting with agents at an unprecedented rate. IDC projects the number of actively deployed AI agents to exceed 1 billion worldwide by  more

Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Could a dietary supplement make the difference between life and death during illness?
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 22 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Could a dietary supplement make the difference between life and death during illness? * Salk scientists discover amino acid supplement protects mice against inflammation-related injury and death * The amino acid (methionine) boosts kidney filtration to clear pro-inflammatory factors, revealing an underappreciated role the kidneys play in preventing damage and death * Finding  more

San Diego Foundation Grants $350,000 to Help 1,000 San Diego County Students Access Financial Aid for College
SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 22 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Foundation Grants $350,000 to Help 1,000 San Diego County Students Access Financial Aid for College * January 22, 2026 - San Diego, CA -With many San Diego County students missing out on college financial aid each year due to incomplete FAFSA applications, San Diego Foundation (SDF) today announced a $350,000 investment to help 1,000 more students complete their applications with one  more

SCAMS: Harder Announces Sweeping Anti-Scam Legislation to Crack Down on Organized Cybercrime
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * SCAMS: Harder Announces Sweeping Anti-Scam Legislation to Crack Down on Organized Cybercrime Californians lost $2.5 billion to online scams in 2024  Bipartisan bill creates government-wide task force led by FBI to crack down on organized cybercrime WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) introduced sweeping, bipartisan legislation to comprehensively crack down on organized cybercrime. Led  more

SEMA APPLAUDS RESCALING OF FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT FOR EMISSIONS TAMPERING
DIAMOND BAR, California, Jan. 23 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * SEMA APPLAUDS RESCALING OF FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT FOR EMISSIONS TAMPERING By forgoing criminal prosecutions, federal government reaffirms its commitment to identifying common-sense policies in the regulatory space * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 22, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is applauding the Jan. 21 announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice that  more

Sen. Schiff, Senate Democrats Demand Senior White House Officials Disclose Financial Stakes in Venezuela Oil Profiteering
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Senate Democrats Demand Senior White House Officials Disclose Financial Stakes in Venezuela Oil Profiteering Senators' inquiry comes as administration convenes oil companies to discuss oil extraction, and as first sale of U.S.-controlled Venezuelan oil goes to company with a history of millions in political donations to Trump campaign  * Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) an  more

Shark Tank: Revolutionizing Sound: 3D Printed Instruments Shake Up the Music Biz (2/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/12/25)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Revolutionizing Sound: 3D Printed Instruments Shake Up the Music Biz (2/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/12/25) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 10:02-11:00 p.m. EST - Shark Tank: "Revolutionizing Sound: 3D Printed Instruments Shake Up the Music Biz" (1707) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/12/25) Logline: Entrepreneurs bring their one-of-a-kind ideas to the Tank, including   more

Shifting Gears: SEASON FINALE - Surprise - (2/4)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: SEASON FINALE - Surprise - (2/4) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Surprise" (213) (Season Finale) Logline: Matt revs his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected. Meanwhile, a chance romantic moment has Riley and Gabe questioning the nature of their relationship. Jenna Elfman, Jesse Williams,   more

Sierra Club Report: Most U.S. Public Pensions Lag on Investing in Climate Solutions Needed to Protect Retirement Savings
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Most U.S. Public Pensions Lag on Investing in Climate Solutions Needed to Protect Retirement Savings A new report released today by the Sierra Club finds that most major U.S. public pensions are failing to adopt climate-solutions investing strategies needed to protect workers' retirement savings from escalating climate-related financial risks. This kind of investing is   more

Southern Methodist University: Ancient DNA Pushes Back Record of Treponemal Disease-causing Bacteria by 3,000 Years
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Ancient DNA pushes back record of Treponemal disease-causing bacteria by 3,000 years Discovery adds to evidence of extensive pathogen diversity in the Americas long before European contact. * Scientists have recovered a genome of Treponema pallidum - the bacterium whose subspecies today are responsible for four treponemal diseases, including syphilis - from 5,500-year-old human remains in Saban  more

Stantec-Rados Team Selected to Support Recycled Water in the Inland Empire
EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 23 -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, issued the following news: * * * Stantec-Rados team selected to support recycled water in the Inland Empire New pipeline and pump station will boost water supply reliability in Southern California * Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) to lead the design of a new pump station and 11-mile recycled water pipeline in the western part   more

Stingrays inspire smarter ocean robots
RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 22 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Stingrays inspire smarter ocean robots * Using robotic fins, researchers at the University of California, Riverside have learned how stingrays are able to swim with impressive control. These insights could help underwater vehicles avoid disastrous ground collisions. In the wild, rays fall into two broad camps: pelagic, like manta rays, soaring far above the ocean floor, and bent  more

Survey: Most Primary Care Physicians Say They Are "Not Comfortable" Counseling Patients About Medical Cannabis
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Survey: Most Primary Care Physicians Say They Are "Not Comfortable" Counseling Patients About Medical Cannabis * La Jolla, CA: Most primary care physicians are unwilling to answer their patients' questions about medical cannabis, according to survey data published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Investigators affiliated with   more

The Face Scars Less Than the Body - a Stanford Medicine Study Unravels Why
STANFORD, California, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The face scars less than the body -- a Stanford Medicine study unravels why The face is privileged when it comes to scarring after injury. A Stanford Medicine study in mice not only discovers why but also finds a drug that helps skin from other sites regenerate. By Krista Conger Tweaking a pattern of wound healing established millions of years ago may enable scar-free injury rep  more

The Rookie: The Network (2/2)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: The Network (2/2) * MONDAY, FEB. 2 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "The Network" (805) Logline: Lieutenant Grey and the FBI task force enlist the help of an old colleague to uncover a criminal network; while Nolan, Miles, Lucy and Celina respond to a mysterious officer involved shooting. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts  more

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First California College to Join Air Traffic Controller Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First California College to Join Air Traffic Controller Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has secured Sacramento City College as the next school to implement the Enhanced Air Traffic - Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). This is the 10t  more

Tufts Receives Most Undergraduate Applications Ever
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Tufts Receives Most Undergraduate Applications Ever More than 36,000 students apply for admission to the Class of 2030 By Haley Lerner This year's number of undergraduate applicants to Tufts University is one for the record books, with a new high of more than 36,000 first-year applicants. That is 8% higher than last year, and up 57% from just six years ago. The School of Arts and Sciences saw mo  more

UC Irvine Researchers Find Differences Between Two Causes of Heart Valve Narrowing
IRVINE, California, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researchers find differences between two causes of heart valve narrowing Findings point to new ways of diagnosing and treating the condition * UC Irvine and Jefferson Health investigators identify distinct structural and blood-flow signatures in two major forms of mitral stenosis. * Findings highlight limitations of applying rheumatic-based diagnostic criteri  more

UC-San Diego: Adventures in Superconductivity - Conversation with Brian Maple
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following Q&A with M. Brian Maple, distinguished professor of physics : * * * Adventures in Superconductivity: A Conversation with Brian Maple M. Brian Maple is a Distinguished Professor and holds the Bernd T. Matthias Endowed Chair in Physics at the University of California San Diego. He is also an alumnus who earned his doctorate in 1969, coming to the university when it was just beginning. In this Q&A  more

UC-San Diego: Why Some Messages Are More Convincing Than Others
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why Some Messages Are More Convincing Than Others * Confidence -not just agreement -shapes how persuasive a messages is The study, forthcoming in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, reveals that the persuasiveness of a message can hinge on the type of words it uses -specifically, whether those words have clear opposites. The research shows that when companies f  more

UCLA Health: Infant Food Allergy ER Visits Rise Following National Guidelines
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Infant Food Allergy ER Visits Rise Following National Guidelines New research from UCLA Health shows that emergency room visits for food-induced allergic reactions have climbed steadily since national guidelines began recommending early introduction of allergenic foods to prevent allergies. The findings, appearing in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global (https://tracking.us.  more

University of California-Davis: Breakthroughs for Preventing Pistachio Hull Split
DAVIS, California, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Breakthroughs for Preventing Pistachio Hull Split UC Davis Scientists Offer Insights Into Breakage, with Potential Benefits for Fruit Crops By Trina Kleist When pistachio hulls split before the nuts are harvested, insects and fungi can get inside, damaging the nut, costing farmers money and contaminating the nuts. About 4% of the overall crop experiences hull split, but some cultivars   more

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BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: MICHAEL B. JORDAN, RACHEL MCADAMS, MARTIN SHORT, LUKE BRYAN, LIONEL RICHIE AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JAN. 19-23 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts  more

UQ aerospace grad's 'giant leap' towards stellar career
BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 23 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * UQ aerospace grad's 'giant leap' towards stellar career * Key points * UQ Liveris Academy Scholar Liam Heffernan will undertake his Masters in Europe after being named a John Monash Scholar. * He's using machine learning to improve data processing on satellite systems. * His grandfather was part of the team which produced the first satellite built in Australia in the 1960s. Liam Heffernan  more

Vacancy climbs as Canada's rent momentum cools in Q4 2025
SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Vacancy climbs as Canada's rent momentum cools in Q4 2025 New lease rent growth fades as supply edges higher  TORONTO - Yardi (r) has released the Canadian National Multifamily Report, recapping Q4 2025 and highlighting a market that remains resilient overall, but is becoming more bala  more

Virginia Tech: Researchers Find New Approach to Reversing Chronic Pain
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers find new approach to reversing chronic pain A targeted enzyme block erased established pain behaviors in a preclinical model -- hinting at a potential first-in-class, non-opioid therapy. By Whitney Slightham Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans, yet for decades, treatment options for pain that persists in the absence of inflammation have been limited. Seventy-five percent of   more

Wall Street Journal Overlooks Key Distinction In Article on Underwriting Gains
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal Overlooks Key Distinction In Article on Underwriting Gains * Insurance industry profits are not the same thing as profits for homeowner insurance companies. That is the basic misunderstanding of The Wall Street Journal 's article published January 22, 2026, titled " The Uproar over Affordability is Coming for Insurers." Much o  more

Will Trent: Nice to Meet You, Malcolm (2/3)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Nice to Meet You, Malcolm (2/3) * TUESDAY, FEB. 3 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "Nice to Meet You, Malcolm" (405) Logline: As Angie and Ormewood track animal-masked thieves across a string of multimillion-dollar heists, Will and Faith investigate the murder of a high-end matchmaking mogul. Meanwhile, Faith meets a mysterious man who is mor  more

World IP Review Again Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 2025 USA Trade Secrets Guide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * World IP Review Again Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 2025 USA Trade Secrets Guide * CENTURY CITY, January 22, 2026: World IP Review (WIPR) has once again recognized Morgan Lewis's trade secrets practice and partner Seth Gerber in its yearly USA Trade Secrets guide, which highlights leading law firms and lawyers at the forefront of trade secrets law in the United Stat  more

World Vision International: Crisis in Venezuela Impacts Children's Well-being
MONROVIA, California, Jan. 23 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Crisis in Venezuela Impacts Children's Well-being * World Vision warns of declining child well-being amid recent tensions in the country * Sharp increase in food prices worsens food insecurity * More than half of families have reduced meal portions to prioritize children and the elderly * World Vision urges comprehensive protection for children and warns of deteriorating mental health Cara  more

Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Promoting U.S. Sports Diplomacy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Promoting U.S. Sports Diplomacy * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to boost American sports diplomacy as the U.S. kicks off a decade of hosting large worldwide sporting events, which will help increase the number of tourists coming to the United States t  more

Zentro Cuts Property Issue Resolution 30% With SmartMDU
SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Zentro Cuts Property Issue Resolution 30% With SmartMDU Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced that Zentro opens in a new tab -a leading managed service provider (MSP) specializing in multi-dwelling units (MDUs)-is accelerating deployments across major urban markets with award-winning SmartMDU (tm), a simple, scalable soluti  more