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News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Saturday January 24, 2026 ( 109 items )  

10 Species Across U.S. Move Closer to Lifesaving Protections
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * 10 Species Across U.S. Move Closer to Lifesaving Protections * PORTLAND, Ore. -In response to petitions from the Center for Biological Diversity and other groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that 10 species across the country warrant consideration for protection under the Endangered Species Act. These species include Washington's Olympic marmot and   more

230+ Groups Call for National Moratorium on New Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * 230+ Groups Call for National Moratorium on New Data Centers Letter to Congress Cites Massive Energy and Water Consumption, Ratepayer Turmoil * In a letter sent to Congress today, more than 230 national, state and local organizations from across the country called for a full nationwide moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers. The letter cites  more

9-1-1: Handle with Care (1/29)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Handle with Care (1/29) * THURSDAY, JAN. 29 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: "Handle with Care" (910) Logline: Harry's first day as a probie proves to be more challenging than Chimney expects. Meanwhile, Eddie and Hen are called into court over a former patient that brings back some old demons. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: h  more

9-1-1: Nashville: Let It R.I.P. (1/29)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Let It R.I.P. (1/29) * THURSDAY, JAN. 29 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Let It R.I.P." (110) Logline: Roxie notices Don is having panic attacks, and he finally comes clean about his past resurfacing. Meanwhile, Cammie begins to face reality when she starts attending a grief counseling group. (TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on  more

A year out from LA's devastating wildfires, Bryant expert explores the current state of ecological recovery
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Jan. 23 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * A year out from LA's devastating wildfires, Bryant expert explores the current state of ecological recovery It's been one year since the Los Angeles wildfires scorched more than 40,000 acres in Southern California, sending evacuation notices to 200,000 residents and destroying 12,300 structures. The 23-day-long fires have been the most destructive on record for the region. Bryant University Biological an  more

AG Brown joins amicus brief challenging militarized and illegal deployments in Minnesota
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins amicus brief challenging militarized and illegal deployments in Minnesota * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) an  more

AG Campbell Challenges Militarized And Illegal Deployments Of Federal Immigration Officers In Minnesota
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Militarized And Illegal Deployments Of Federal Immigration Officers In Minnesota * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal and inhumane enforcement tactics during its deplo  more

AG Nessel Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's sweeping campaign of lawlessness during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patro  more

Agilent Accelerates Digital Pathology with the Launch of the Agilent S540MD Slide Scanner System
SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: * * * Agilent Accelerates Digital Pathology with the Launch of the Agilent S540MD Slide Scanner System * Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of the Agilent S540MD Slide Scanner System, a whole slide imaging (WSI) digital scanner, available for sale in ke  more

Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general, yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration  more

Attorney General Clark Files Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Support Minnesota's Lawsuit  * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit and motion for temporary restraining order challenging the Trump Administration'  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING MILITARIZED AND ILLEGAL DEPLOYMENTS IN MINNESOTA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING MILITARIZED AND ILLEGAL DEPLOYMENTS IN MINNESOTA Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS U.S. SUPREME COURT BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF TRANSPORTATION WORKERS' RIGHTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS U.S. SUPREME COURT BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF TRANSPORTATION WORKERS' RIGHTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court urging it to uphold a lower court decision that "last-mile" truck drivers are exempted from the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Raoul and the coalition   more

Attorney General Tong Supports Minnesota Challenge to Militarized and Illegal Deployments
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Minnesota Challenge to Militarized and Illegal Deployments Attorney General William Tong today, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Meets With World Health Organization Director-General, Announces California Becomes First State to Join WHO-coordinated International Network
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom meets with World Health Organization Director-General, announces California becomes first state to join WHO-coordinated international network What you need to know: As Trump withdraws the U.S. from the World Health Organization, California has become the first and only state to join a WHO-coordinated global outbreak response network -- strengthening rapid detection and   more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: West Coast Governors United Against Trump's Disastrous Offshore Drilling Plan
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * West coast governors united against Trump's disastrous offshore drilling plan What you need to know: Governor Newsom and the governors of Oregon and Washington submitted formal opposition today to the Trump administration's plan to open the California Coast to new offshore oil and gas drilling for the first time in decades. The proposal threatens tens of billions of do  more

California Bus Workers Prepare to Fight for First Contract
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * California Bus Workers Prepare to Fight for First Contract * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (GOLETA, Ca.) - A group of 30 bus workers at Zum Transportation in California overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 186 and are preparing to fight for a strong Teamster contract that guarantees better working con  more

California Department of Justice Investigating San Bernardino County Sheriff's Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating San Bernardino County Sheriff's 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 Ass  more

California Disrupts International Wildlife Poaching Network
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * California disrupts international wildlife poaching network What you need to know: California has uncovered and disrupted several major wildlife trafficking operations, including one that internationally trafficked illegal products made from endangered species. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has uncovered and disrupted several major wildlife tr  more

California Man Pleads Guilty To Possession With Intent To Distribute
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Virgin Islands posted the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * California Man Pleads Guilty To Possession With Intent To Distribute St. Croix, VI - United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper announced today that Shaheel Singh, 25, of California, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Judge Emile A. Henderson III on January 15, 2025, to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. A federal ju  more

Caltech and USC Researchers Unveil High-Speed, 3D Color Imaging for the Human Body
PASADENA, California, Jan. 23 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Bringing Optical Color to Ultrasound Through a clever combination of two imaging modalities, scientists from Caltech and USC have developed a new technique that can quickly provide 3D color images that capture both the structure of soft tissues and details of how the blood vessels are functioning. The researchers have used the new technique to successfully image multiple parts of the human  more

Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on Jan. 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * By Jonathan Harsh InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot  more

Cargo Theft Losses Surge to Estimated $725 Million in 2025, Verisk CargoNet Analysis Reveals
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Cargo Theft Losses Surge to Estimated $725 Million in 2025, Verisk CargoNet Analysis Reveals Crime volume held steady, but thieves shifted to higher-value freight and new geographies - pushing total losses sharply higher. * Verisk CargoNet, a Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) business and leader in cargo theft prevention and recovery, reports that while the total number of supply chai  more

Celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt Day with Music, Community, and Polytech Pride
ARCATA, California, Jan. 23 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt Day with Music, Community, and Polytech Pride * "Cal Poly Humboldt Day is all about celebrating our people and the incredible momentum of this University," says Sara Novak, assistant director of Alumni Relations. "Four years into our polytechnic journey, it's exciting to come together with alumni, students, families, and the community to mark this m  more

Center for Democracy & Technology President Givens Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America": * * * I. Introduction Chair Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to testify on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce and in education, especially its implica  more

Chair Cassidy Launches Inquiry Into Students' Declining Math Scores, Preparedness for College
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Chair Cassidy Launches Inquiry into Students' Declining Math Scores, Preparedness for College U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent an inquiry to 35 selective U.S. colleges and universities to uncover the root cause of students' dramati  more

Chairman Palmer Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Environment Hearing to Discuss Legislation to Modernize America's Chemical Safety Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Palmer Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Environment Hearing to Discuss Legislation to Modernize America's Chemical Safety Law Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Chemicals in Commerce: Le  more

Checking in With Chancellor May: New Year, New Opportunities at UC Davis
DAVIS, California, Jan. 24 -- The University of California Davis issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2026, by Chancellor Gary S. May: * * * Checking in with Chancellor May: New Year, New Opportunities at UC Davis Quick Summary * UC Davis creates pathways for hands-on learning -- nearly 1,400 students participated in global study, internships or research last year. * Internship opportunities like the Environmental Science and Policy Experiential Learning Fund, which launches this fall  more

Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Reports of NPS Scrubbing Slavery History, Climate Facts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Reports of NPS Scrubbing Slavery History, Climate Facts Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) led fellow Committee Democrats in demanding answers from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about disturbing reports that the National Park Service is removing   more

Common Sense Media Warns Against AI Toy Companions After Research Reveals Safety Risks
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Common Sense Media Warns Against AI Toy Companions After Research Reveals Safety Risks Researchers say no child 5 and under should be given an AI toy companion, and that extreme caution should be used before purchasing them for children age 6-12 * Common Sense Media today released new guidance recommending that parents avoid giving AI toys--smart toys with voice-based interactions--to children   more

Congressman Sam Liccardo Votes Against Funding ICE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sam Liccardo Votes Against Funding ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives considered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill for FY26. Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) voted against the bill and released the following statement: "I voted against giving another dime to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Department of Homeland S  more

Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Defense Spending Package, Celebrates Increased Funding for NIH and Extensions of Key Health Programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Defense Spending Package, Celebrates Increased Funding for NIH and Extensions of Key Health Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after voting NO on H.R. 7146, Consolidated Appropriations Act. "Families in my district and across the country are struggling to afford health care, student  more

Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Funding for ICE and CBP, "I Cannot and Will not Continue to Fund Lawlessness"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Funding for ICE and CBP, "I Cannot and Will not Continue to Fund Lawlessness" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7147, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: "I voted NO on H.R. 7147, the FY 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, which wou  more

CSUF Wins Recognition for Making Campus More Sustainable
FULLERTON, California, Jan. 23 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Wins Recognition for Making Campus More Sustainable Cal State Fullerton has been recognized a second time for its environmental efforts with a gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The university first achieved gold in the association's rating system in 2023; that award lasted until CSUF again received AASHE's gold rating   more

Cuts, Cover-Ups, & Chaos: Blumenthal Releases Report Exposing Harm of the Trump Administration's Ongoing Assault on Veterans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Cuts, Cover-Ups, & Chaos: Blumenthal Releases Report Exposing Harm of the Trump Administration's Ongoing Assault on Veterans Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a comprehensive report detailing the harm and impacts of the Trump Administration's draconian directives and cuts on veterans. The report, Breaking the Pact: Impacts of Trump, D  more

Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security Recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security Recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month The Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) today observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirm the administration's commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and protecting victims and survivors. Human Trafficking Preventi  more

Earthjustice: Court Orders Florida Division of Emergency Management to Comply With Friends of the Everglades Public Records Requests on ICE Detention Center
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Court Orders Florida Division of Emergency Management to Comply with Friends of the Everglades Public Records Requests on ICE Detention Center Florida and federal agencies have been withholding information to avoid complying with federal environmental law * Tallahassee, FL -- In a court hearing today, Friends of the Everglades continued its legal fight to get public records about the  more

Earthjustice: New York State Budget Lacks Bold Action on Energy and Climate
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 24 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * New York State Budget Lacks Bold Action on Energy and Climate Governor misses opportunity to lead on cutting energy costs and protecting climate and public health * Albany, N.Y. -- This week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul released her SFY2027 Executive Budget proposal (https://www.governor.ny.gov.mcas.ms/sites/default/files/2026-01/FY2027ExecutiveBudgetBook.pdf). The following stat  more

Environmental, Consumer Groups Challenge Trump's Unlawful Coal Plant Extensions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Environmental, Consumer Groups Challenge Trump's Unlawful Coal Plant Extensions Extending the lives of unreliable, dirty, and expensive coal plants hurts consumers * Washington, D.C. -- Today, seven environmental and consumer advocacy groups filed rehearing requests after Donald Trump's Department of Energy unlawfully invoked Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act and forced two coa  more

EPA Approves Arkansas Air Plan Updates
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule approving revisions to the Arkansas state implementation plan. The update involves the transfer of Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Rule 19 and Regulations 9, 26, and 31 into the Code of Arkansas Rules. These changes consist of non-substantive formatting edits and do not relax existing requirements or introduce additional regulations to the air quality plan. During the public process, a  more

EPA Proposes Settlement With Greenleaf Business Center for Cleanup
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed settlement with Greenleaf Business Center LLC to address contamination at the Waste Disposal Inc. Superfund Site. The agreement involves three properties located in Santa Fe Springs, California. Under the terms of the Administrative Settlement Agreement, Greenleaf will perform a response action and pay response costs incurred by the United States. To guarantee the completion of the cleanup, the company   more

Federal Regional Commissions & Authorities - Overview of Structure & Activities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on Jan. 21, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participation in and implementati  more

First-Ever Local Tobacco Sales Ban Nearly Eliminated Tobacco Purchases In California Cities
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * First-Ever Local Tobacco Sales Ban Nearly Eliminated Tobacco Purchases In California Cities Almost every store in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach that was subject to the ban stopped selling these products within three months, and the policy did not decrease overall retail sales nor push business to stores in neighboring areas. In January 2021, Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach   more

Front Lines of Freedom. - LJC's Persistent Stand for Parental Rights in California
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * The Front Lines of Freedom: LJC's Persistent Stand for Parental Rights in California (Washington, D.C.)--The government cannot constitutionally require public schools to facilitate a student's social transition while intentionally withholding that information from their parents, and the Liberty Justice Center is proud to stand with the brave parents and teachers in Mirabelli v. B  more

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives: Asia Pacific Experts Urge Caution on Bioplastics at Regional Panel Discussion
BERKELEY, California, Jan. 23 -- Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives issued the following news release: * * * Asia Pacific Experts Urge Caution on Bioplastics at Regional Panel Discussion Environmental leaders, community advocates, and policy experts from across the Asia Pacific convened on January 22 for Fire or Ice: Growth of Bioplastics in the Asia Pacific, an online discussion examining regulatory, policy, and investment trends driving the expansion of bioplastics and their impli  more

Hispanic Federation Commends California Public Utilities Commission and Verizon for Expanding Broadband Service to Underserved Communities
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Commends California Public Utilities Commission and Verizon for Expanding Broadband Service to Underserved Communities * Los Angeles, CA - Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) a  more

How a single gene shapes gut health and IBD risk
RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 23 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * How a single gene shapes gut health and IBD risk * Two recent studies from the University of California, Riverside, published in the same issue of Gut Microbes highlight the role of a gene called PTPN2 in protecting the gut from harmful bacteria linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Led by Declan McCole, a professor of biomedical sciences in the School of Medicine, the stu  more

ICYMI: As Trump Administration Escalates Aggressive Immigration Crackdown, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Defends Fourth Amendment, Sounds Alarm on Warrantless Raids and Civil Liberties
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Trump Administration Escalates Aggressive Immigration Crackdown, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Defends Fourth Amendment, Sounds Alarm on Warrantless Raids and Civil Liberties * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spoke during debate on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 7147, to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for fiscal year 2026. Congresswoman   more

ICYMI: In Bakersfield, Sen. Schiff Meets with Sikh Commercial Drivers Unfairly Targeted by Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Bakersfield, Sen. Schiff Meets with Sikh Commercial Drivers Unfairly Targeted by Trump Administration * Bakersfield, CA - On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) met with Sikh truck drivers, businesses, and community members to talk about the ongoing threat of losing their commercial driver's license (CDLs) and the impact this has on their livelihoods, community  more

Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Only Fix Is to Abolish ICE, an Agency Infected With Cruelty & Lawlessness
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * ILRC: Only Fix Is to Abolish ICE, an Agency Infected with Cruelty and Lawlessness (Washington)--Recent reports have brought to light an ICE memo wrongly permitting ICE agents, in direct violation of the Constitution, to enter private homes without warrants to unlawfully execute Trump's cruel mass deportation agenda. This rogue agency has now created a means (thro  more

In Major Win, Attorney General Bonta Secures Final Ruling, Ensures Release of All Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure Previously Blocked by the Trump Administration
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * In Major Win, Attorney General Bonta Secures Final Ruling, Ensures Release of All Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure Previously Blocked by the Trump Administration * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington's final ruling against the Trump Administration in multistate litigation challenging  more

In Puerto Rico's Community Clinics, Resilient Power Bolsters Healthcare and Access to Treatment
SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 23 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * In Puerto Rico's Community Clinics, Resilient Power Bolsters Healthcare and Access to Treatment Direct Relief has funded solar installations at 15 healthcare partner facilities across Puerto Rico. Providers say resilient power is key to reaching more patients. * Before their resilient power system, a power outage could shut down the clinic at Profamilias, said services manager Michael Dominguez. At Profami  more

Interior Advances President Trump's Executive Order 14181 Priorities, Approves Sites Reservoir Project to Strengthen California Water Reliability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Advances President Trump's Executive Order 14181 Priorities, Approves Sites Reservoir Project to Strengthen California Water Reliability * SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The Department of the Interior today marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump's water supply directive by approving the Record of Decision for the Sites Reservoir Project, a major off-stream storage project i  more

ITC To Review Antidumping Duties on Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission instituted a review investigation to determine if revoking the antidumping duty order on fresh tomatoes from Mexico would likely lead to continued or recurring material injury to the U.S. industry. This "changed circumstances" review follows a request filed on May 9, 2025, by the Bioparques Group, which argued that significant shifts in the market have occurred since the last major review in 2019. The requestors cited several de  more

Joint Leadership Statement On Homeland Security Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Leadership Statement On Homeland Security Funding Bill * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump promised the American people that his deportation policy would focus on violent felons who are in the country illegally. Instead, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ha  more

Joint Statement from Reps. Young Kim and Ami Bera on Deepening U.S.-Peru Cooperation Following Congressional Delegation to Peru
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Reps. Young Kim and Ami Bera on Deepening U.S.-Peru Cooperation Following Congressional Delegation to Peru * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Chair and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, issued a joint statement following official travel to Peru focused on strengthening  more

Judge Protects Billions for Reliable EV Charging; Cleaner Air and Lower Driving Costs Across the Country
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Judge Protects Billions for Reliable EV Charging; Cleaner Air and Lower Driving Costs Across the Country * Seattle - Today, U.S. District Court Judge Tana Lin of the Western District of Washington entered final judgment in State of Washington v. U.S. Department of Transportation, a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's unlawful freeze of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructur  more

Kamlager-Dove Votes "No" on DHS Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Votes "No" on DHS Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the statement below after voting "no" on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill: "Our tax dollars should never be used to terrorize our communities. As long as Kristi Noem and her militarized, trigger-happy agents continue to operate without  more

LA PHIL, LIVE NATION URBAN AND THE ROOTS HOST A ROOTS PICNIC EXPERIENCE: A GREAT NIGHT IN HIP-HOP AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA PHIL, LIVE NATION URBAN AND THE ROOTS HOST A ROOTS PICNIC EXPERIENCE: A GREAT NIGHT IN HIP-HOP AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Featuring The Roots & NAS, with special guests T.I., Bun B, De La Soul, and more Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Hollywood Bowl Tickets on sale Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10AM PST Full Hollywood Bowl Season to be Revealed in February * Today, the LA Phi  more

LGBTQ+ Survivors of Los Angeles Eaton Fire Face Distinct Challenges to Recovery
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * LGBTQ+ survivors of the Los Angeles Eaton Fire face distinct challenges to recovery A new report from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, finds that LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ residents experienced many of the same losses and hardships after the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. However, LGBTQ+ s  more

Litigators of the Week: Following Up a Record Patent Defense Win for Samsung With Walk-Away Settlement for Applied Materials
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Litigators of the Week: Following Up a Record Patent Defense Win for Samsung With Walk-Away Settlement for Applied Materials * Lawyers Adam Alper and Mike De Vries participated in a Q&A as part of The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" feature. Kirkland was recognized for its recent win for Applied Materials in a lawsuit involving a pair of t  more

Littler Issues Commentary: EEOC Rescinds Enforcement Guidance on Harassment
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * EEOC Rescinds Enforcement Guidance on Harassment By Jim Paretti On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The proposal to rescind the guidance was approved two-to-one, with Chair Andrea Lucas (R) and Commissioner Britanny Panuccio (R) voting to repeal the document, and Commissio  more

MARGOT ROBBIE, JACOB ELORDI, NATE BARGATZE, KALEY CUOCO AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JAN. 26-30
BURBANK, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MARGOT ROBBIE, JACOB ELORDI, NATE BARGATZE, KALEY CUOCO AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JAN. 26-30 * 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, comedians and human-interest subjects, along w  more

Mattel, Disney & Viktor&Rolf Unveil Limited-Edition Couture Collector Doll Inspired by Disney's Cinderella
EL SEGUNDO, California, Jan. 23 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel, Disney and Viktor&Rolf Unveil Limited-Edition Couture Collector Doll Inspired by Disney's Cinderella The Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll Debuted During Paris Fashion Week Celebration in Paris * Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), in collaboration with Disney and renowned fashion house Viktor&Rolf, announced the launch of the Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll,   more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin C  more

Meng, Chu, Goldman and Vargas Introduce Bill to Protect Multilingual Services in the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Meng, Chu, Goldman and Vargas Introduce Bill to Protect Multilingual Services in the Federal Government Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair Emerita Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), and CAPAC members Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) introduced the Language Access for All Act of 2026 to codify language acces  more

Merkley, Wyden Deliver Over $100 Million for Critical Community Projects Funding Across Oregon
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Deliver Over $100 Million for Critical Community Projects Funding Across Oregon * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced they secured over $100 million in federal investments for essential community-initiated projects in nearly every Oregon county in both Fiscal Year 2026 packages that recently cleared Congress. Both Merkley and Wyden hold a t  more

Mexican National Residing in Sacramento Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Mexican National Residing in Sacramento Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment Thursday against Roberto Hernandez, 35, a Mexican national unlawfully in the United States and residing in Sacramento, charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, be  more

National Nurses United endorses Mai Vang for California's 7th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Mai Vang for California's 7th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Mai Vang for California's 7th Congressional District. Nurses are ready to elect leaders like Mai Vang who are prepared to protect our immigrant neig  more

Nearly 400,000 Californians Priced Out of Health Care Thanks to Darrell Issa
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 400,000 Californians Priced Out of Health Care Thanks to Darrell Issa * After Darrell Issa failed to act to protect ACA tax credits before they expired, close to 400,000 Californians are being priced out of their health care - driving a 32% drop in Covered California enrollment from last year. Facing skyrocketing costs, families are now scrambling for new plans, downgrading   more

Nearly 400,000 Californians Priced Out of Health Care Thanks to David Valadao
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 400,000 Californians Priced Out of Health Care Thanks to David Valadao * After David Valadao failed to act to protect ACA tax credits before they expired, close to 400,000 Californians are being priced out of their health care - driving a 32% drop in Covered California enrollment from last year. Facing skyrocketing costs, families are now scrambling for new plans, downgradin  more

NEWS: Sen. Schiff Announces Deal in Bipartisan Health Funding Bill to Restore Glenn County Hospital's Critical Access Status, Reversing Federal Policy that Led to Closure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Announces Deal in Bipartisan Health Funding Bill to Restore Glenn County Hospital's Critical Access Status, Reversing Federal Policy that Led to Closure * Schiff introduced legislation last year along the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa to restore Glenn facility as a Critical Access Hospital to ensure fair federal reimbursement rates from Medicare and Medicaid Willows, CA - Today  more

Newsweek ranks SFSU No. 4 in California on its "America's Best Colleges for Women" list
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Newsweek ranks SFSU No. 4 in California on its "America's Best Colleges for Women" list * San Francisco State University has been named one of the top institutions in the nation for supporting women, ranking fourth in California and 29th overall on Newsweek's "America's Best Colleges for Women 2026" list. The ranking evaluates how effectively colleges advance ge  more

Nurses applaud general strike, 'ICE OUT' collective action in Minnesota
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses applaud general strike, 'ICE OUT' collective action in Minnesota * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, provided the following statement ahead of the the Friday, Jan. 23 'ICE out of Minnesota" Day of Action: "National Nurses United stands in full support of the working people of Minnesota who are striking and reducing their economi  more

Nurses demand Congress abolish ICE, invest in health care
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Congress abolish ICE, invest in health care * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, provided the following response to the House passage of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: "After a year of constant, unchecked violence and milita  more

One Year After Trump's USAID Shutdown, Sherman & Meeks Lead All Foreign Affairs Dems to Investigate Aid-Related Deaths
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Trump's USAID Shutdown, Sherman & Meeks Lead All Foreign Affairs Dems to Investigate Aid-Related Deaths Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), along with House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (NY-05) and all House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats, introduced the Evan Anzoo Memorial Act, legislation to create a formal U.S. government account of the hundred  more

OpenAI Head Nayak Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Chaya Nayak, head of certifications and jobs platform at OpenAI, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America": * * * Thank you, Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee. My name is Chaya Nayak, and I serve as Head of Certifications and the Jobs Platform at OpenAI. In this role, I oversee our efforts to help people build AI skills, demonstr  more

Oracle Advances American AI Innovation and Local Economic Prosperity in New Mexico
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Advances American AI Innovation and Local Economic Prosperity in New Mexico * Oracle is proud to be the tenant of southern New Mexico's Project Jupiter, a world-class AI data center campus that will bring high-quality jobs, sustainable infrastructure, and long-term economic benefits to Dona Ana County while strengthen  more

Protect Our Care: Hospital Crisis Watch - American Health Care in Free Fall as 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Amid Trump-GOP Medicaid Cuts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: American Health Care in Free Fall as 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Amid Trump-GOP Medicaid Cuts Protect Our Care's Hospital Crisis Watch Map Now Tracks 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Due to the Trump-GOP Health Care Crisis * While billionaires and big corporations bask in the GOP-engineered bonanza of wealth created for the top 1%, the American health care system is in free fall. In Kansas,   more

Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights SAN FRANCISCO, California -- Sonja Trauss is the executive director of the nonprofit organization YIMBY Law, which stands for "Yes In My Back Yard." YIMBY Law is an organization dedicated to ending the housing shortage and achieving affordable, sustainable, and equitable housing in California.   more

Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Subpoenas Formally Issued to Epstein Associates Les Wexner, Darren Indyke, and Richard Kahn
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Subpoenas Formally Issued to Epstein Associates Les Wexner, Darren Indyke, and Richard Kahn Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after subpoenas for Les Wexner, billionaire bu  more

Ranking Members Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin Demand Answers From FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi After Federal Agents Raid Home of Washington Post Reporter
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin Demand Answers from FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi After Federal Agents Raid Home of Washington Post Reporter Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Memb  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: How public schools measure capacity for K-12 open enrollment transfers
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * How public schools measure capacity for K-12 open enrollment transfers Far too many public school districts are blocking transfer students they could easily accommodate. By Jude Schwalbach, Senior Policy Analyst With the vast majority of K-12 students attending public schools, it's crucial to continue expanding school choice in ways that benefit them. Since 2020, states have significantly expand  more

Rep. Chu Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge * PASADENA, CA -On Saturday, January 17, 2026, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in the West San Gabriel Valley. This annual computer science competition, hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives, encourages students to learn how to code and inspires   more

Rep. Garamendi Secures Total $13 Million for Community Project Funding for Solano & Contra Costa Counties
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Secures Total $13 Million for Community Project Funding for Solano & Contra Costa Counties * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced the inclusion of more than $6.5 million in new investments he secured for California's Eighth Congressional District in the House Fiscal Year   more

Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on More ICE Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Votes NO on More ICE Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. John Garamendi (CA-08), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after he voted NO on the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "I voted NO on the DHS funding bill that give  more

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Votes to Reject DHS Funding Bill that Would Give Billions to Trump's ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Votes to Reject DHS Funding Bill that Would Give Billions to Trump's ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) voted NO on billions in funding for ICE and CBP, opposing both the DHS appropriations bill and the final spending package. Watch Rep. Gomez explain his vote here *** Original text here: https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?Do  more

Rep. Panetta Statement Following No Vote on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Statement Following No Vote on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill * Washington, DC \- Rep. Panetta released the following statement: "I voted no on the appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). My vote came down to priorities. I'm focused on reducing costs for working families in California's 19 th Congressional District, especially when it comes  more

Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges President Trump to Keep Promises to Punish Spoilers to Peace in Eastern DRC
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges President Trump to Keep Promises to Punish Spoilers to Peace in Eastern DRC Rep. Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, today called on the Trump Administration to fulfill its promises to hold Rwanda and the M23 accountable for their recent offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and renew peace efforts to end the confl  more

Rep. Young Kim Votes to Bolster U.S. Defense, Revitalize Health and Workforce, Secure America's Borders, and Modernize U.S. Transportation Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Votes to Bolster U.S. Defense, Revitalize Health and Workforce, Secure America's Borders, and Modernize U.S. Transportation Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Young Kim (CA-40) voted to advance the three-bill minibus appropriations package and standalone Homeland Security appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 to strengthen U.S. military superiority and nationa  more

Representative Tran Secures $2 Million Investment in Public Safety, Flood Protection in Orange County
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Secures $2 Million Investment in Public Safety, Flood Protection in Orange County * Washington, DC - Today, President Trump signed into law H.R. 6938, the "Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026," which makes consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. In a major federal fundi  more

Reps. Chu, Meng, Goldman, and Vargas Introduce Bill to Protect Multilingual Services in the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, Goldman, and Vargas Introduce Bill to Protect Multilingual Services in the Federal Government Bill would protect language access for 25 million individuals in the U.S. with limited English proficiency. * Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), joined Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), and Rep. Dan Goldma  more

Reps. Mfume & Watson Coleman Reintroduce Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mfume & Watson Coleman Reintroduce Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act This week, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced the reintroduction of the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, legislation that would place limits and safeguards on the online market for ammunition. "Since we last introduced this bill, the crisis of mass shootings h  more

Retailers Help Mitigate Risk with Oracle's AI-Driven Supply Chain Collaboration
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 23 [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

Sherman Announces Additional Funding for Community Projects Approved by the House of Representatives for FY2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman Announces Additional Funding for Community Projects Approved by the House of Representatives for FY2026 * Sherman Oaks, California - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) announced that over $7 million in federal funds for projects in the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside of Los Angeles have been included in legislation passed by the House of Representatives. These 9 project  more

Southeastern Legal Foundation Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Stop California's Gender Transition Policies
ROSWELL, Georgia, Jan. 23 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Southeastern Legal Foundation files brief urging Supreme Court to stop California's gender transition policies Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF), recently filed a Supreme Court amicus brief with other organizations supporting families and teachers standing up to California's unconstitutional and outrageous gender transition policies. The state requires schools to hide children's gender tr  more

STATEMENT: Reps. Dave Min and Yassamin Ansari Condemn New Plans for Deportations to Iran
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Reps. Dave Min and Yassamin Ansari Condemn New Plans for Deportations to Iran * Washington, D.C. -Representatives Dave Min (CA-47) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-3) released the following statement on the new plans for the deportation of at least 40 Iranian nationals (link is external) back to Iran: "We are deeply disturbed by reports that the Trump administration plans to carry out a third dep  more

Tailored Treatment Approach Shows Promise for Reducing Suicide & Self-harm Risk in Teens & Young Adults
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 24 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Tailored treatment approach shows promise for reducing suicide and self-harm risk in teens and young adults Largest randomized trial of stratified stepped-care for youth suicide prevention demonstrates significant reductions in self-harm behaviors Closeup of stressed teenage girl talking to mental health therapist in session * A new study by UCLA and Kaiser Permanente Northwest's Center fo  more

This Week, Republicans Showed Us Who They're Really Working For: Anti-Abortion Extremists
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * This Week, Republicans Showed Us Who They're Really Working For: Anti-Abortion Extremists * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: January 23, 2026 Everyday Americans are grappling with skyrocketing health care costs, losing their insurance altogether, and deep economic uncertainty. Families and commun  more

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Winners of 2025 Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Winners of 2025 Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced the full list of recipients for the Department's annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award as part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This award incentiv  more

UCLA's Stella Ghervas on the "New World Order": How Greenland Rhetoric Shakes NATO
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * The 360: Greenland, Europe, NATO and a new world order While President Trump referenced a framework agreement with NATO and toned down rhetoric on seizing Greenland before leaving the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Stella Ghervas, professor and the Eugen Weber Professor of Modern European History at UCLA, says the episode has already had serious effects. Ghervas talks about a  more

Unions and Small Businesses Unite to Challenge Unlawful, Politically-Driven Funding Freeze to Child Care and Family Assistance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * Unions and Small Businesses Unite to Challenge Unlawful, Politically-Driven Funding Freeze to Child Care and Family Assistance * Trump-Vance Administration Continues Pattern of Illegally Weaponizing Government Funding Against Perceived Political Opponents San Francisco, Calif. - Two of the nation's largest unions of public emplo  more

University of Technology Sydney Issues Commentary: Ruled by Engineers - How China Gets Things Done, Leaving the US in the Dust
SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 23 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Ruled by engineers: How China gets things done, leaving the US in the dust Authored by: Mark Beeson, Adjunct Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney In modern times, the world's most powerful and influential states have also had the largest economies. When the United States overtook Britain in the early 20th century, it was only a q  more

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same * News Release 26-014 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1482 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain processed slabs and methods for making same. The products at issue in the investigation are desc  more

What is the universe made of? SLAC experts weigh in on the mysterious force that shapes our cosmic history
MENLO PARK, California, Jan. 23 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * What is the universe made of? SLAC experts weigh in on the mysterious force that shapes our cosmic history * By Ali Sundermier * Dark energy drives the accelerating expansion of the universe, making up about 70% of its total mass-energy content. * The Dark Energy Survey (DES) was created to probe dark energy using a large optical survey, discovering dwarf galaxies and po  more

Why California turned to UTA after devastating wildfires
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Why California turned to UTA after devastating wildfires * Once the flames are extinguished after a wildfire, the results can have major impacts on water quality. Adnan Rajib, an assistant professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, has received a $199,993 RAPID grant from the National Science Foundation to study post-wildfire water quality in Los Angel  more

World Vision International: Ukrainian Children Cut Off From School and Heat in the Coldest Winter
MONROVIA, California, Jan. 23 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Ukrainian Children Cut Off from School and Heat in the Coldest Winter Kyiv - Ukrainian children are facing their coldest and most dangerous winter since 2022. With schools closed until February in Kyiv and other regions, hundreds of thousands of children are cut off from education, safe spaces, and essential support. Repeated attacks on energy infrastructure have left homes, schools, and hos  more

WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Including Murderers, MS-13 Gang Members, and Rapists
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Including Murderers, MS-13 Gang Members, and Rapists * See the criminal monsters ICE is removing from your community at wow.dhs.gov WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlights more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested across the country yesterday, including violent criminal illegal aliens convicted of murde  more

Yale University: Sweetening the Deal for Sustainability - While Removing Carbon Dioxide
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Sweetening the deal for sustainability -- while removing carbon dioxide A two-step method for converting carbon dioxide into carbohydrates has potential applications in agriculture and biotech. By Jim Shelton Here's a novel pathway to a more sustainable planet: carbo-loading for the public good. In a new study published in Nature Synthesis, chemists at Yale and the University of California-Berkeley  more