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News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Friday January 30, 2026 ( 148 items )  

AAJA: Protect Journalists Covering Immigration Raids and Protests
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 29 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * AAJA: Protect Journalists Covering Immigration Raids and Protests * AAJA joins NAHJ and other journalism organizations in standing with journalists who have been physically and verbally attacked by federal immigration agents while providing essential coverage in and near Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Antonio, and other U.S. cities.   more

AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate a nearly 30-year-old settlement agreement that provides crucial protections against the inappropriate detention of children, incl  more

AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more

Alphabet Inc. Issues Commentary: Era of Browsing - Putting Gemini to Work in Chrome
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Jan. 29 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by Vice President Parisa Tabriz: * * * Era of browsing: Putting Gemini to work in Chrome From smarter assistance to agentic browsing, discover how the latest AI updates are making Chrome more helpful than ever. We're introducing major updates to Gemini in Chrome /1 for MacOS, Windows and Chromebook Plus that help you get the most out of the web. Buil  more

Alphabet Inc. Issues Commentary: Our Approach to Website Controls for Search AI Features
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Jan. 29 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by Principal of Product Management Ron Eden: * * * Our approach to website controls for Search AI features Today, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on potential new requirements for Google Search, including on the controls we provide to websites to manage their content in Search AI features. Shifts in user behavio  more

Alumni Spotlight: Marlon Fuller's Pursuit of a Better Tomorrow
STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: Marlon Fuller's Pursuit of a Better Tomorrow * Growing up in Long Beach, California, and New Haven, Connecticut, with 12 siblings and facing poverty throughout his adolescence, Fuller experienced adversity that compelled him to pursue a career in pharmacy. Working as a tech at Walgreens during high school, Fulle r realized his love for pharmacy aligned with his desire to connect w  more

America First Legal Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of U.S. Senators and Representatives Supporting President Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of U.S. Senators and Representatives Supporting President Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship * America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Boyden Gray PLLC, has filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of twelve U.S. Senators and sixteen U.S. Representatives -led by Senat  more

American Idol: 903 (Auditions) (2/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/9/26)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 903 (Auditions) (2/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/9/26) * SUNDAY, FEB. 15 9:02-11:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "903 (Auditions)" (903) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/9/26) Logline: The stakes continue to rise as additional hopefuls face the judges with electrifying performances, each vying for a chance at the coveted golden ticket. Stream episodes next   more

American Idol: 903 (Auditions) (2/9)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 903 (Auditions) (2/9) * MONDAY, FEB. 9 8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "903 (Auditions)" (903) Logline: The stakes continue to rise as additional hopefuls face the judges with electrifying performances, each vying for a chance at the coveted golden ticket. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to  more

Andrew Dillin and Christopher Glass named Salk Institute Nonresident Fellows
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 29 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Andrew Dillin and Christopher Glass named Salk Institute Nonresident Fellows * LA JOLLA-The Salk Institute welcomes two new Nonresident Fellows, UC Berkeley professor Andrew Dillin, PhD, and UC San Diego professor Christopher Glass, MD, PhD. The two scientists join a group of eminent scientific advisors who guide Salk's leadership. "Andy and Chris are world-renowned researche  more

Apple reports first quarter results
CUPERTINO, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple reports first quarter results * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended December 27, 2025. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion, up 16 percent year over year. Diluted earnings per share was $2.84, up 19 percent year over year.  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the  more

Article III Project Senior Counsel Chamberlain Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following testimony by Will Chamberlain, senior counsel at the Article III Project, Alexandria, Virginia, from a Jan. 7, 2026, hearing entitled "Impeachment: Holding Rogue Judges Accountable": * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. On June 7, 2022, Nicholas Roske flew from   more

Artificial Intelligence and Rhode Island's New Medical Examiner Featured in URI's Spring Forensic Science Partnership Seminar Series
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 29 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Artificial intelligence and Rhode Island's new medical examiner featured in URI's spring Forensic Science Partnership Seminar Series Crime Fridays return to URI beginning Jan. 30 * The University of Rhode Island's Forensic Science Partnership Seminar Series returns to campus for the new semester on Friday, Jan. 30. One of the more unique lecture series in Rhode Island welcomes budding forensic  more

AT&T Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * AT&T Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance Mobility service revenues grew 2.4% year over year, driving growth in operating income of 4.5% and EBITDA* of 3.1%. Operating income margin declined 20 basis points year over year, with EBITDA* service margin improving by 30 basis points year over year. Mobility revenues were up 5.3% year over year, driven by se  more

Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber: California Supreme Court Permanently Shuts the Door on Huntington Beach's Voter ID Law
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber: California Supreme Court Permanently Shuts the Door on Huntington Beach's Voter ID Law * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. today issued the following statements in response to the California Supreme Court's decision to reject the City of Huntington Beach's petition for  more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in denouncing the U.S. Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security  more

Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coalition condemned the Trump administration's effort to explo  more

Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Hom  more

Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * January 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the state of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland S  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the s tate of Minnesota. Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, submitted a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, condemning the Trump   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement. The Flores Settlement Agreement, w  more

Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi   more

Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Rep. Peters' Bill to Bolster Child Care for Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Rep. Peters' Bill to Bolster Child Care for Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of Congressman Scott Peters' (CA-50) Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act ( H.R.3304 ), bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help local police departments establish child care options for their officers. Eac  more

Blown Away: America First Legal Reveals Five States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration's Federal Wind Regulation Review
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Blown Away: America First Legal Reveals Five States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration's Federal Wind Regulation Review * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states lack evidence to support their claims of harm in their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's Wind Memorandum, which temporarily pauses offshore and onsh  more

Bourns Announces Versatile Square-Package Air Coil Inductor Series Featuring a High Q Value and High Self-Resonant Frequency
RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Announces Versatile Square-Package Air Coil Inductor Series Featuring a High Q Value and High Self-Resonant Frequency * RIVERSIDE, Calif., January 29, 2026 \- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced its AC3028SQ, AC5037S  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Meghan Hertel, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hertel has been the Deputy Secretary of Biodiversity and Habitat at the California Natural Resources Agency since 2024. She was the North American Director of the Land Life Company fro  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom, Sacramento State, and Meta Advance Major Redevelopment in Downtown Sacramento to Create Affordable Housing for Students
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom, Sacramento State, and Meta advance major redevelopment in downtown Sacramento to create affordable housing for students What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing new affordable housing is underway for Sacramento State students and faculty in downtown Sacramento, in partnership with California State University Sacramento and Meta, which has i  more

California State University Bakersfield: Kegley Institute's Spring Lecture to Feature Author Pete Davis
BAKERSFIELD, California, Jan. 30 -- California State University Bakersfield campus issued the following news: * * * Kegley Institute's spring lecture to feature Author Pete Davis April 15 lecture among several KIE events planned for semester * Author and civic advocate Pete Davis will serve as the featured speaker at the Kegley Institute of Ethics' spring lecture. The free event, titled "Free Speech's Habitat: A Call to Action for Civic Reforestation," will be held on April 15 at 6 p.m. in   more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Big Labor's Bid to Kill Its Golden State
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Big Labor's bid to kill its Golden State California should be America's Golden State. But the local SEIU has a ballot proposal to seize the gold and drive away the people who bring it in. * * * "I recollect, when I was lamenting to the Doctor [Adam Smith] the misfortunes of the American war, and exclaimed, "If we go on at this rate, the nation must be ruined; he answered, 'Be assured,   more

Carnegie Mellon Launches Learnvia To Catalyze Student Success Nationwide
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Launches Learnvia To Catalyze Student Success Nationwide * Carnegie Mellon University today announced Learnvia, Inc., a new nonprofit learning collaborative dedicated to improving outcomes in high-enrollment college courses with the potential to transform the academic and career trajectories of hundreds of thousands of learners nationwide. Developed in collaboration with the Gates  more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Alex Borstein, Paul Feig, Michael Zegen (2/13) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/24/25)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Alex Borstein, Paul Feig, Michael Zegen (2/13) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/24/25) * FRIDAY, FEB. 13 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Alex Borstein, Paul Feig, Michael Zegen" (601) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/24/25) Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Alex Borstein, Pau  more

Census Bureau Data Show Large Gains in Educational Attainment in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Census Bureau Data Show Large Gains in Educational Attainment in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas The percentage of adults age 25 and over with a bachelor's degree or higher increased significantly in metropolitan statistical areas (metro areas), up from 34.2% during the 2015-2019 period to 37.8% during the 2020-2024 period, according to new American Community Survey (https://www.cen  more

Center for Immigration Studies Senior Researcher Rush Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following written testimony by Nayla Rush, a senior researcher at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a Jan. 14, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse With Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences": * * * Summary The Biden-Harris administration evacuated over 80,000 Afghans during the summer of 2  more

Coffee Industry Leaders Give Major Collections to UC Davis Library
DAVIS, California, Jan. 30 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Coffee Industry Leaders Give Major Collections to UC Davis Library Baldwin, Kramer, Specialty Coffee Association Help Shape Understanding of Drink By Sarah Colwell The University of California, Davis, has received three significant collections of coffee-related materials that together illuminate the history, science and global impact of specialty coffee. The donations to the UC Davis Library a  more

Common Sense Media Releases New Research on Adolescent Boys' Gambling Habits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Common Sense Media Releases New Research on Adolescent Boys' Gambling Habits Report finds more than one in three boys gamble, with video games acting as the top way boys encounter gambling-like activities * Ahead of the Super Bowl, Common Sense Media today released a new research report on boys and gambling. "Betting on Boys: Understanding Gambling Among Adolescent Boy  more

Congressman Fong Calls on California to Opt Into New Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong Calls on California to Opt Into New Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) called on Governor Gavin Newsom to opt California into the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program (link is external). Established under the Working Families Tax Cut passed by Congress last summer, this first-of-its-kind federal scholarship tax  more

Cornerstone Research: Overall Size of Securities Class Action Filings Reached New Heights in 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, issued the following news release: * * * Overall Size of Securities Class Action Filings Reached New Heights in 2025 DDL and MDL dramatically increased as number of filings declined for first time in two years. * The number of securities class action filings decreased for the first time in two years in 2025, while the overall  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Bazic Silicone Glue
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Bazic Silicone Glue Hazard: The glue contains methanol, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The glue's packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. In addition, the glue violates the labeling requirements u  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro Cargo E-Bikes
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro Cargo E-Bikes Hazard: The buckle can fail to fully latch when used with children in the cargo area, posing injury hazards to children. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: January 29, 2026 Units: About 320 Consumer Contact: Gazelle USA, toll-free at 800-838-5388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, email at service.na@urbanarrow  more

Creation and growth of Latino-owned businesses fuel employment and economic prosperity for US
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Creation and growth of Latino-owned businesses fuel employment and economic prosperity for US * Key takeaways * Despite difficult economic periods such as the Great Recession of the late 2000s and the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Latino businesses increased at a higher rate than non-Latino businesses. * Latinos were responsible for 38.8% of overall business growth in t  more

Direct Admissions Expands to Southern Humboldt and Del Norte County
ARCATA, California, Jan. 29 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Direct Admissions Expands to Southern Humboldt and Del Norte County * "Expanding direct admissions to Southern Humboldt and Del Norte County reflects our commitment to meeting students where they are and removing unnecessary barriers to college access," says Chrissy Holliday, vice president of Enrollment Management & Student Success. "By partnering more closely with local scho  more

Director, Actor Alison Eastwood--Daughter of Hollywood Legend Clint Eastwood--Adds to Growing Support for Michigan Bills to Outlaw Taxpayer-Funded Dog Experiments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Director, Actor Alison Eastwood--Daughter of Hollywood Legend Clint Eastwood--Adds to Growing Support for Michigan Bills to Outlaw Taxpayer-Funded Dog Experiments * LANSING, Mich.-From the start of the letter, it's clear the apple didn't fall far from the tree. "Just like many of your constituents, I come from a family of dog lovers," Hollywood director and ac  more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: AI, Automation, and Biosensors Speed the Path to Synthetic Jet Fuel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * AI, Automation, and Biosensors Speed the Path to Synthetic Jet Fuel Two breakthrough strategies are rewriting the playbook for designing microbes that make synthetic aviation fuels. Key Takeaways * Automation and AI can systematically pinpoint optimal designs among hundreds of thousands of possibilities, increasing isoprenol titers five-fold in weeks. * Biosensor-driv  more

Equality California Responds to U.S. Department of Education Findings Targeting California Schools
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Responds to U.S. Department of Education Findings Targeting California Schools * January 29, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following  more

FICO and Tech Mahindra Partner to Accelerate AI-Driven Decisioning and Core Banking Transformation
SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 30 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO and Tech Mahindra Partner to Accelerate AI-Driven Decisioning and Core Banking Transformation Centre of Excellence for FICO(R) Platform will support large-scale core banking modernization and intelligent decisioning for global financial institutions * BOZEMAN, MT and PUNE, Maharashtra - January 29, 2025(NYSE: FIC) Global analytics software leader FICO announced that it has entered a g  more

FICO Partners With LoanPASS to Launch First Batch Pricing Tool for FICO Score 10T
SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 30 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Partners with LoanPASS to Launch First Batch Pricing Tool for FICO(R) Score 10T New capability to enable lenders to compare FICO(R) Score 10T and Classic FICO(R) across thousands of loans simultaneously * BOZEMAN, Mont. - January 28, 2026 - FICO (NYSE: FICO), global analytics software leader, today announced that LoanPASS is advancing its integration of FICO(R) Score 10T by launching   more

FLOWS Program and CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Launch New Partnership Advancing Desert-based Environmental Learning
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 30 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * FLOWS program and CSUSB Palm Desert Campus launch new partnership advancing desert-based environmental learning FLOWS connects CSU students with hands-on geospatial research, field-based learning and service opportunities alongside Tribal nations, community organizations and water resource professionals. * The FLOWS (Field-based Learning, Outreach and Workforce Scholarsh  more

FSU physicist earns NSF CAREER Award for theoretical condensed matter physics research
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU physicist earns NSF CAREER Award for theoretical condensed matter physics research * A Florida State University physicist has been awarded one of the most prestigious awards available to early career faculty for his work in condensed matter physics. Assistant Professor of Physics Cyprian Lewandowski is a recipient of a 2026 Faculty Early Career Development Award, or CAREER Award, from the Nationa  more

Garamendi Statement on New CBO Estimate that Domestic Military Deployments Cost More Than Half a Billion Dollars
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Statement on New CBO Estimate that Domestic Military Deployments Cost More Than Half a Billion Dollars Yesterday, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new report revealing that the Trump administration's domestic deployments of the National Guard and Marines have cost at least $589 million, more than double what the bicameral investigation led by Congressman John Garamendi   more

Gibson Dunn Expands London Presence with Move to One Exchange Square
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Expands London Presence with Move to One Exchange Square * Gibson Dunn will relocate its London office to One Exchange Square in the heart of the City, underscoring the firm's long-term commitment to the London market and strengthening its ability to serve clients at the center of the U.K. and European financial and business communities. "London r  more

Hadrian Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Factory 3 Facility in Mesa
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Hadrian: * * * Hadrian Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Of Factory 3 Facility In Mesa Event marks major milestone in AI-powered manufacturing expansion * MESA, AZ (January 29, 2026) - Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories for America, today celebrated the opening of Factory 3 (F3), a large-scale manufacturing and software hub in Mesa, Arizona. Hadrian has invested $200 mil  more

High End Router Market to Surpass $15 Billion by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * High End Router Market to Surpass $15 Billion by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group * According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, demand for Hig  more

High Potential: The One That Got Away (2/10) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/25)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: The One That Got Away (2/10) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/25) * TUESDAY, FEB. 10 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - High Potential: "The One That Got Away" (207) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/25) Logline: When a priceless painting is stolen in a museum heist, Morgan and Karadec team up with an art-recovery expert to unravel a tangled case and fierce ownership   more

High Potential: The One That Got Away: Part Two (2/10) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: The One That Got Away: Part Two (2/10) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26) * TUESDAY, FEB. 10 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - High Potential: "The One That Got Away: Part Two" (210) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/6/26) Logline: Morgan's suspicions of Rhys grow deeper as the case of the missing Rembrandt artwork continues. Elsewhere, Roman's missing backpack causes p  more

Hope Hosts 2026 Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 24
HOLLAND, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Hope Hosts 2026 Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 24 Dr. Derrick Bines, assistant professor in the department of counseling at San Francisco State University, will present a lecture titled, "We All We Got: Self and Community Care are More Than Buzzwords." Dr. Bines will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is fr  more

How fire-loving fungi learned to eat charcoal
RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 29 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * How fire-loving fungi learned to eat charcoal * Wildfire causes most living things to flee or die, but some fungi thrive afterward, even feasting on charred remains. New University of California, Riverside research finds the secret to post-fire flourishing hidden in their genes. The study, detailed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is among the first to inv  more

How the American Express Leadership Academy is shaping the next generation of changemakers, one nonprofit leader at a time
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * How the American Express Leadership Academy is shaping the next generation of changemakers, one nonprofit leader at a time * American Express' Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, and Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO What does it take to create meaningful change in today's world? Purpose. Empathy. And above all, resilience. Just ask the nonprofit leaders who have ga  more

How to 'Fight On,' But More Efficiently
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * How to 'Fight On,' But More Efficiently * Joseph Erwin 's latest engineering project started as an inside joke. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering alumnus has been playing the trombone since middle school. His friends would often play a silly game where they would find the most inefficient way possible to play a song using the trombone's slide, unneces  more

Illinois English professor explores his lost family history in new poetry collection
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Illinois English professor explores his lost family history in new poetry collection * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Poet Angel Garcia examines his disrupted family lineage in his new collection of poetry, seeking answers about where he came from and trying to fill the many gaps in his family's story. " Indifferent Cities " is the second book by Garcia, a University of Illinois Urbana-Cha  more

Investors Set to Deploy More Capital in 2026 as U.S. Commercial Real Estate Market Stabilizes: CBRE Survey
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Investors Set to Deploy More Capital in 2026 as U.S. Commercial Real Estate Market Stabilizes: CBRE Survey Investor Confidence Rises with 95% of Planning to Buy More Than or as Much Commercial Real Estate Assets This Year * Investors are preparing to deploy more capital into the commercial real estate market in 2026, supported by stabilizing pricing e  more

ITC Seeks Public Input on Wireless Module Investigation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced is seeking public comment regarding an investigation into wireless front-end modules and devices. The request follows a January 23, 2026, initial determination by an administrative law judge regarding potential violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation involves respondents Kangxi Communication Technologies (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., China; Grand Chip Labs Inc., Tustin, California; and Ruijie Netwo  more

Jordan Chiles Prevails in Challenge to Arbitration Ruling That Revoked Bronze Medal
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jordan Chiles Prevails in Challenge to Arbitration Ruling That Revoked Bronze Medal * Gibson Dunn, along with its co-counsel Homburger AG, announced today that it has successfully persuaded the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ("CAS") that stripped Gibson Dunn client Jordan Chiles, a two-time U.S.  more

Keysight and Point2 Technology Collaborate to Advance Next-Generation AI Scale-Up Interconnects
SANTA ROSA, California, Jan. 30 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Keysight and Point2 Technology Collaborate to Advance Next-Generation AI Scale-Up Interconnects Collaboration validates Point2 Technology's innovative e-Tube(TM) multi-terabit interconnects using Keysight's high-speed digital test solutions, addressing critical power and bandwidth challenges in AI infrastr  more

LA Phil Insight, Mary Prescott and Liquid Music Announce Details For "Ancestral Table"
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * LA Phil Insight, Mary Prescott and Liquid Music Announce Details For "Ancestral Table" The LA Phil, Mary Prescott and Liquid Music today confirmed program details for Ancestral Table. Part of the 2025/26 Body and Sound Festival presented by LA Phil Insight, Ancestral Table looks to create a communal experience through a shared meal and interdisciplinary perfor  more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Light-Based 3D Printing Lets Scientists Program Plastic Properties at the Microscale
LIVERMORE, California, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Light-based 3D printing lets scientists program plastic properties at the microscale Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have co-developed a new way to precisely control the internal structure of common plastics during 3D printing, allowing a single printed object to seamlessly shift from rigid to flexible using only light.   more

Littler Issues Commentary: New Jersey Dramatically Expands Job-Protected Family Leave and Benefits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * New Jersey Dramatically Expands Job-Protected Family Leave and Benefits By Lauren Marcus, Amber Spataro, and Francis Kenny On July 17, 2026, amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and the laws administering New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits will take effect, expanding employer and employee coverage under the   more

LLNL's Energy Scale-Up Brainstorming Event Focused on Accelerating Pilot-Ready Technologies
LIVERMORE, California, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL's energy scale-up brainstorming event focused on accelerating pilot-ready technologies Solving tomorrow's challenges in energy security requires scientists to develop new pathways to streamline innovation. To help achieve this goal, the Global Security Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) recently hosted an "Energy Scale-up Brains  more

Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta Unveils New CT Scanner
LOMA LINDA, California, Jan. 30 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta unveils new CT Scanner By Daniela Brobbey In late December, Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta installed a new state-of-the-art CT scanner -- the only model of its kind in the region. Earlier this month, LLUMC-Murrieta began providing inpatient and outpatient care using the device, making a huge stride in medical imaging. LLUMC-Murrieta p  more

Maersk Expands Ground Freight Network With Fontana, CA Facility
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 30 -- Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company, issued the following news release: * * * Maersk Expands Ground Freight Network with Fontana, CA Facility Summary: Maersk has launched a new Fontana, CA Ground Freight hub, strategically positioned in the Inland Empire to deliver faster, more reliable trucking and distribution solutions across Southern California. The 165,000 sq. ft. facility boosts network connectivity, shortens turnaround times, and suppor  more

Maine A.G. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, t  more

Marzouk Evolve Advocacy Consulting Principal Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following written testimony by Julie Marzouk, principal and founder of Marzouk Evolve Advocacy Consulting, from a Jan. 14, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse With Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences": * * * I. Introduction Since 2022, the U.S. government has granted hundreds of millions of dol  more

MATSUI AND LATTA INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT ELECTRIC GRID, PREVENT BLACKOUTS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI AND LATTA INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT ELECTRIC GRID, PREVENT BLACKOUTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) introduced the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act, or SECURE Grid Act, to ensure states are fully prepared to prevent and respond to the risks posed to the electric grid by extreme weather, natural disasters  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place since 1997. Th  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition with 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kri  more

Measles in America: Five Things to Know From a Stanford Medicine Expert
STANFORD, California, Jan. 29 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Measles in America: Five things to know from a Stanford Medicine expert The U.S. measles surge is a sign that more vaccination is needed, said a Stanford Medicine pediatric infectious disease physician. Here's what else she wants you to know. By Erin Digitale After a sustained surge of measles outbreaks last year, the United States is likely to lose its status as a country that has elimi  more

More than half of transgender youth live in states with restrictive laws or policies
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * More than half of transgender youth live in states with restrictive laws or policies * A report published today by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law shows that 53% of transgender youth between the ages of 13 and 17 in the U.S.-approximately 382,800 young people -live in 29 states with laws or policies that restrict their access to gender-affirming care, sports, bathro  more

Muscle stem cells build resilience but lose regenerative power with age
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Muscle stem cells build resilience but lose regenerative power with age * Key takeaways * UCLA researchers studying mice discovered that stem cells in aged muscle accumulate a protective protein called NDRG1 that slows their ability to repair tissue but helps the cells survive longer -revealing that aging may involve a fundamental trade-off between function and resilience. * When s  more

Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior's life
ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior's life * Danny Bevill can't remember when music wasn't a driving force in his life. Picking up a guitar at a young age ignited a passion within him, which has never dimmed. Bevill's late father recognized his son's talent, passing down the fundamentals of guitar playing, lyric writing and singing -skills Bevill is e  more

N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Acting Attorney General Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota 22 Attorneys General Stand With Minnesota Against Trump Administration Intimidation * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the   more

NAACP Denounces Wild Goose Hunt Raid of Fulton County Elections Office
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Denounces Wild Goose Hunt Raid of Fulton County Elections Office * January 28, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON - Following reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant in the Fulton County election office, near Atlanta, seeking records related to the 2020 election, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson issued the following  more

NASA Analysis Shows La Nina Limited Sea Level Rise in 2025
PASADENA, California, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Analysis Shows La Nina Limited Sea Level Rise in 2025 A mild La Nina caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth's oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Nina conditions that persisted over most of the year. According to a NASA analysis,  more

NASA-ISRO Radar Mission Peers Through Clouds to See Mississippi River Delta
PASADENA, California, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA-ISRO Radar Mission Peers Through Clouds to See Mississippi River Delta A new image from the NISAR mission shows off the satellite's ability to reveal details of Earth's surfaces. The science team also released new sample data. A U.S.-Indian Earth satellite's ability to see through clouds, revealing insights and characteristics of our planet's surface, is on display in a colorful, ne  more

National Science Foundation's EPIIC Grant Awarded to Stanislaus State Faculty Team
TURLOCK, California, Jan. 30 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * National Science Foundation's EPIIC Grant Awarded to Stanislaus State Faculty Team A group of Stanislaus State faculty members are helping lay the foundation for a regional pathway that will advance the circular bioeconomy in the Central Valley, and the recent awarding of a $400,000 grant has increased their momentum. The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Enabling Partnerships to Increa  more

Nebraska mother files lawsuit to protect her right to birth freedom
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska mother files lawsuit to protect her right to birth freedom * Lincoln, Nebraska; January 29, 2026: A pregnant mother in Nebraska filed a lawsuit today challenging a law that turns midwife-assisted home births into felonies. Hope Lindstrom alleges that the law, which strips mothers of their birth freedom and limits access to high-quality medical care, violates  more

New Dashboard Helps Predict and Plan for Disease Outbreaks
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Dashboard Helps Predict and Plan for Disease Outbreaks * Forecasts designed for real-world decisions DIRE focuses on Brazil and Peru, allowing users to view predicted disease risk at multiple geographic levels and see both recent trends and short-term projections. Users can click on a specific location to view past reported cases and projections for the current month and nex  more

NEWS: Schiff, Padilla Join Welch, Senate Judiciary Democrats in Call to Open a Civil Rights Investigation Into Renee Good's Death
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla Join Welch, Senate Judiciary Democrats in Call to Open a Civil Rights Investigation Into Renee Good's Death * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and every Senate Judiciary Democrat in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to heed the calls of career p  more

NEWS: Sen. Schiff, 15 Senate Democrats Raise Alarm on EPA's New Rule Abandoning Federal Water Pollution Protections
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, 15 Senate Democrats Raise Alarm on EPA's New Rule Abandoning Federal Water Pollution Protections * EPA's new rule slashes the scope of waters that fall under federal pollution protections, rolling back decades of water quality progress Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works' Fisheries, Water, and   more

NEWS: Senator Schiff, Rep. Huffman Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail with Senator Padilla and Bay Area Members
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Senator Schiff, Rep. Huffman Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail with Senator Padilla and Bay Area Members * Legislation would connect Bay Area parks, expand access, and boost recreation economy Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), along with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and every member of the Bay Area d  more

No Turning Back: Advocacy Organizations Launch National Campaign to Protect Asylum Rights Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 29 -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * No Turning Back: Advocacy Organizations Launch National Campaign to Protect Asylum Rights Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing The "turnback" case and campaign highlight how the fundamental right to seek asylum saves lives * A coalition of legal and advocacy organizations today launched a national campaign to protect the right to seek asylum as the Supreme Cour  more

Oracle Approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts as a Property Management Provider
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts as a Property Management Provider * Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform has been approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) as a cloud-based property management system (PMS) for its estate in the Americas, and EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia) regions. With this approval, O  more

Oracle Life Sciences AI Data Platform Unites Data and Agentic Intelligence to Accelerate Medical Breakthroughs and Drive Commercial Success
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Life Sciences AI Data Platform Unites Data and Agentic Intelligence to Accelerate Medical Breakthroughs and Drive Commercial Success * Oracle today announced Oracle Life Sciences AI Data Platform, a generative AI-enabled solution designed to empower pharmaceutical, medical device, research, and life sciences organizat  more

Pacific Life and Selerix Launch Digital 'Evidence of Insurability' Integration
NEWPORT BEACH, California, Jan. 30 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Pacific Life and Selerix Launch Digital 'Evidence of Insurability' Integration Pacific Life's Workforce Benefits business today announced a new Evidence of Insurability ("EOI") API integration with Selerix, a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration solutions. This enhanced connection enables employees to complete EOI applications directly within t  more

Padilla, Durbin, Colleagues Urge Trump's Justice Department to Cease Pressure Campaign to Obtain States' Sensitive Voter Data, Purge Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Colleagues Urge Trump's Justice Department to Cease Pressure Campaign to Obtain States' Sensitive Voter Data, Purge Voter Rolls * Senators raise alarm on Attorney General Bondi's attempt to coerce Minnesota Governor Walz into relinquishing the state's voter registration list as a condition for the removal of ICE and CBP from Minneapolis following the rejection of DOJ's lawsuits i  more

Padilla, Schiff Join Welch, Senate Judiciary Democrats in Call to Open a Civil Rights Investigation Into Renee Good's Death
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Join Welch, Senate Judiciary Democrats in Call to Open a Civil Rights Investigation Into Renee Good's Death * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and every Senate Judiciary Democrat in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to heed the calls of career prosec  more

Pete Usher Secures Two-Year Secondment to The Takeover Panel
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Pete Usher Secures Two-Year Secondment to The Takeover Panel * Pete Usher has become the third member of Gibson Dunn's London team to secure a secondment to The Takeover Panel, following in the footsteps of partners Will McDonald and Jonathan Griffin. This latest move further strengthens Gibson Dunn's depth of experience in U.K. public M&A and P2Ps and enhances  more

Plastic Pollution Promotes Hazardous Water Conditions, New Study Finds
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Plastic Pollution Promotes Hazardous Water Conditions, New Study Finds * Researchers in UC San Diego's Department of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution (School of Biological Sciences) and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (School of Physical Sciences) conducted a three-month study comparing the environmental effects of conventional fossil fuel-based polyurethane plastic and rec  more

Pomona College: Oldenborg Summer Grants Make International Study and Research Possible
CLAREMONT, California, Jan. 29 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Oldenborg Summer Grants Make International Study and Research Possible Miyu Owada '26 explored how food moves from farm to table in a Tokyo suburb. Adelina Grotenhuis '28 studied Dutch language and culture in her father's homeland. Nhi Nguyen '26 interviewed parents in her native Vietnam to understand how they perceive their children's intelligence. These studies were funded last summer by Oldenborg internati  more

Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations - Closing a Health Care-Related Tax Loophole Final Rule
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations - Closing a Health Care-Related Tax Loophole Final Rule Section 1902(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (the Act) requires states to share the responsibility of financing the Medicaid program with the federal government, by providing at least 40 percent of the non-federal share  more

Rand Issues Commentary: China Could Play Spoiler in Venezuela's Debt Restructuring
SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 30 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * China Could Play Spoiler in Venezuela's Debt Restructuring By Rachel Lyngaas U.S. officials have framed Venezuela's post-Maduro path as a three-step process: stabilization, recovery, then political transition, with early emphasis on restoring oil exports. But oil production alone cannot stabilize Venezuela. Decades of hyperinflation, collapsing public services, and the emigration of nearly 8 mil  more

RAND Wraps Up Decade of Gun Policy Research With New Online Tool, Updated Data and Reports
SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 30 -- Rand issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * RAND Wraps Up Decade of Gun Policy Research with New Online Tool, Updated Data and Reports RAND today released a slate of new gun policy resources as it concludes its decade-long Gun Policy in America initiative, which has provided objective analyses of the effects of firearm laws in the United States. The new resources include an online visualization tool that allows users to explore how state  more

Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers From Big Oil After Trump Administration's Half Billion Dollar Sale of Venezuelan Oil
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from Big Oil After Trump Administration's Half Billion Dollar Sale of Venezuelan Oil Companies Vitol and Trafigura stand to make significant profit from the Trump Administration's sale of Venezuelan oil; Campaign finance records show Vitol's John Addison had previou  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: A Housing-Centered Harm Reduction Approach to Homelessness and Public Safety
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica, drug policy analyst Layal Bou Harfouch and Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, criminal justice and drug policy analyst: * * * A housing-centered harm reduction approach to homelessness and public safety Public safety reform should not be defined by how many arrests are made, but by how many people are safely housed, connected to care, and able to rebuild  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Despite Increased Funding, Transit Ridership Hasn't Returned in Most Areas
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Neliann Rivera: * * * Despite increased funding, transit ridership hasn't returned in most areas States where transit continued to support local, all-day travel generally saw steadier post-pandemic recoveries than those focused primarily on peak-hour commuting into downtown job centers. * Before 2020, much of U.S. transit planning, especially in metrop  more

Rep. Huffman, Senator Schiff, Bay Area Members Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman, Senator Schiff, Bay Area Members Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail * Legislation would connect Bay Area parks, expand access, and boost recreation economy San Rafael, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), along with every member of the Bay Area delegation, introduced legislation to help designate the 550+ mile B  more

Rep. Mike Thompson Presents $375,000 Check to Yolo Food Bank for Mobile Food Pantry Project
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Thompson Presents $375,000 Check to Yolo Food Bank for Mobile Food Pantry Project * Woodland, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a $375,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) check to the Yolo Food Bank in support of its Mobile Food Pantry Project, expanding access to fresh, nutritious food for families and communities across Yolo County. "I'm proud to deliver this funding  more

Rep. Roy, Senator Schmitt File Amicus Brief in Support of President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy, Senator Schmitt File Amicus Brief in Support of President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order * January 29, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairmen of the House and Senate Judiciary Subcommittees on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of President Trump's Execut  more

Reps. Aguilar, Ruiz, Takano, Immigrant Justice Advocates Hold Press Conference Calling Out DHS Brutality, Demanding Accountability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Aguilar, Ruiz, Takano, Immigrant Justice Advocates Hold Press Conference Calling Out DHS Brutality, Demanding Accountability * Reps. Aguilar, Ruiz and Takano demanded the immediate removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and serious reforms at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Reps. Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Mark Takano (CA-39) and immigrant justice advocates from  more

Reps. Thompson, Huffman, Senator Schiff, Bay Area Members Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Thompson, Huffman, Senator Schiff, Bay Area Members Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail * Legislation would connect Bay Area parks, expand access, and boost recreation economy Napa, CA - Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and every member of the Bay Area delegation to introduce legislation to h  more

Rio Hondo College Earns Clean California Community Designation
WHITTIER, California, Jan. 30 -- Rio Hondo College issued the following news release: * * * Rio Hondo College Earns Clean California Community Designation Rio Hondo College has been recognized with a Clean California Community Designation, becoming the first community college in California to earn this prestigious statewide honor. The Clean California Community Designation program is part of Governor Gavin Newsom's $1.2 billion Clean California program, launched in 2021 by Caltrans to clean   more

Robinhood and 23XI Racing Renew Partnership for the 2026 NASCAR Season
MENLO PARK, California, Jan. 30 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news: * * * Robinhood and 23XI Racing Renew Partnership for the 2026 NASCAR Season Robinhood is proud to renew and expand our partnership with 23XI Racing (23XI) for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, building on a successful first year and accelerating our presence across some of the sport's biggest moments. This next chapter of our collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovatio  more

Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Support Lake Tahoe Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Support Lake Tahoe Conservation Efforts * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced legislation to deliver more funding to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Santini Burton Act of 1980 authorized the sale of federal land in Clark County to fund the acquisition and manage  more

SBA Issues New Regulatory Guidance to Cut California Red Tape and Expedite Los Angeles Wildfire Rebuild
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Small Business Administration posted the following news release: * * * SBA Issues New Regulatory Guidance to Cut California Red Tape and Expedite Los Angeles Wildfire Rebuild Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published regulatory guidance pursuant to President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order 14277, "Addressing State and Local Failures to Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters," which will allow builders to self-certify compliance with subs  more

SEC Charges Bay Area Entrepreneur and His Business Entities in Alleged Multimillion Dollar Ponzi-Like Scheme
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:26-cv-00917; N.D. Cal. filed Jan. 29, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Satish Appalakutty, et al., No. 3:26-cv-00917 (N.D. Cal. filed Jan. 29, 2026) On January 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Milpitas, California resident Satish Appalakutty and his entities, Lorven Funds and Lorven Advisors LLC, alleging that they defrauded at least 100 invest  more

Senator Schmitt, Rep. Roy File Amicus Brief in Support of President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt, Rep. Roy File Amicus Brief in Support of President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21), Chairmen of the Senate and House Judiciary Subcommittees on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of President Trump's Executive Order defending the orig  more

Shadow AI Threat Grows Inside Enterprises as BlackFog Research Finds 60% of Employees Would Take Risks to Meet Deadlines
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Jan. 30 (TNSrpt) -- BlackFog, a company that says it protects data and privacy and strengthens regulatory compliance, issued the following news release: * * * Shadow AI Threat Grows Inside Enterprises as BlackFog Research Finds 60% of Employees Would Take Risks to Meet Deadlines Productivity pressure is pushing senior leaders to bypass AI safeguards, increasing exposure to data leakage. * San Francisco, California - BlackFog, the leader in AI security and anti data exfilt  more

Shark Tank: Urine for a Surprise: Would NFL Legend Michael Strahan Use This Personal Product in Public? (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/7/26)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Urine for a Surprise: Would NFL Legend Michael Strahan Use This Personal Product in Public? (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/7/26) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 10:02-11:00 p.m. EST - Shark Tank: "Urine for a Surprise: Would NFL Legend Michael Strahan Use This Personal Product in Public?" (1709) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/7/26) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch their  more

Sherman, Friedman & Chu Lead Push for ICE Reform & Noem Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman, Friedman & Chu Lead Push for ICE Reform & Noem Impeachment * LOS ANGELES, CA -On January 28th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Representatives Laura Friedman (CA-30) and Judy Chu (CA-28) to demand accountability and major reform of ICE and DHS after two Americans were killed during federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. "ICE is killing innocent Americans and  more

Shifting Gears: Friend (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Friend (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Friend" (210) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26) Logline: Matt's reunion with a high school friend stirs up more than nostalgia when he meets their equally opinionated spouse. Meanwhile, Riley spirals when Klatch gets a negative Yelp review. Tuc   more

Shifting Gears: Surprise (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Surprise (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 9:32-10:02 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Surprise" (213) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26) 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 E  more

Shifting Gears: Toys (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Toys (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Toys" (211) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26) Logline: Riley's new relationship feels perfect until Matt crashes in, throwing some unexpected obstacles her way. Meanwhile, Matt's toy car project is derailed when he and Gabe are tasked with working  more

Shifting Gears: Uncle Sam (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Uncle Sam (2/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26) * WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 9:02-9:32 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Uncle Sam" (212) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26) Logline: Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam's career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy's singing hits all the w  more

SIMU LIU, GABRIELLE UNION, MIKEY DAY, CRAIG FERGUSON, KELLY ROWLAND AND SUSAN LUCCI HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SIMU LIU, GABRIELLE UNION, MIKEY DAY, CRAIG FERGUSON, KELLY ROWLAND AND SUSAN LUCCI HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Feb. 2-6. Monday, Feb. 2 - SIMU LIU swings by to chat about "Oh,   more

Southern California Edison Delivers More Than 200 Offers to Eaton Fire Claimants
ROSEMEAD, California, Jan. 30 -- Southern California Edison, a part of Edison International, an electric power distributor and energy services company, issued the following news release: * * * Southern California Edison Delivers More Than 200 Offers to Eaton Fire Claimants Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program brings meaningful relief to community members within 90 days of program launch * Southern California Edison made a promise to eligible community members impacted by the Eaton Fire: T  more

Stanislaus State Online MBA Program Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
TURLOCK, California, Jan. 30 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Online MBA Program Recognized by U.S. News & World Report National Ranking Highlights Academic Quality and Flexibility for Working Professionals * Stanislaus State has been recognized in the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings released Tuesday, Jan. 27, by U.S. News & World Report. The University's online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was ranked No. 136   more

Stroke survivors may be less lonely, have better recovery if they can share their feelings
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke survivors may be less lonely, have better recovery if they can share their feelings * Research Highlights: * Stroke survivors who felt they could not talk about their feelings or fears about their health with close friends or family reported feeling lonelier and had worse physical and mental recovery when assessed one year after the stroke. * Difficulty sharing t  more

Student Press Law Center: Court - Lowell High School Must Reinstate Adviser
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Court: Lowell High School must reinstate adviser California court rules school district violated New Voices law's adviser protection provision when they reassigned adviser for student newspaper's lawful content * In a major win for student journalists and a warning to school administrators, a California court found this week that San Francisco's Lowell High School violated the stat  more

TechNet Expands California Presence with Appointment of Robyn Hines as Director of Strategic Affairs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release: * * * TechNet Expands California Presence with Appointment of Robyn Hines as Director of Strategic Affairs * Washington, D.C. - TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today named Robyn Hines as TechNet's first California Director of Strategic Affairs. Bas  more

TikTok LIVE Sets the Stage for LIVE Fest Global Event in Las Vegas, Hosted by Keke Palmer With Closing Headlining Performance by Demi Lovato
LOS ANGLES, California, Jan. 30 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following statement: * * * TikTok LIVE Sets the Stage for LIVE Fest Global Event in Las Vegas, Hosted by Keke Palmer with Closing Headlining Performance by Demi Lovato Annual Global LIVE Fest event to take place in Las Vegas on February 12, with host Keke Palmer and a special headlining performance by Demi Lovato * Today we're thrilled to announce that this year's TikTok LIVE Fest Global Annua  more

U.S. Senators, State Attorneys General's Offices, Healthcare Professionals, Child Advocates, Law Professors and More File Amicus Briefs in Support of the Flores Settlement
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 30 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators, State Attorneys General's Offices, healthcare professionals, child advocates, law professors and more file amicus briefs in support of the Flores Settlement As the federal government incarcerates increasing numbers of children and families, 26 U.S. Senators, 20 State Attorneys General's Offices, and more than 180 prominent child and immigrant advocacy organizations, law pr  more

UC Irvine Researchers Develop an ML-powered, Wearable Bioelectronic Stress Profiler
IRVINE, California, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researchers develop an ML-powered, wearable bioelectronic stress profiler The device provides comprehensive and objective monitoring of stress * A machine learning-assisted, wearable bioelectronic platform developed by UC Irvine researchers enables real-time and continuous stress profiling that measures both molecular and physiological markers. * More than ha  more

UC-San Francisco: This Cellular Hazmat Team Cleans Up Tau. Can It Prevent Dementia?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * This Cellular Hazmat Team Cleans Up Tau. Can It Prevent Dementia? By Levi Gadye Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a hazardous waste collector in the brain that disposes of the toxic clumps of tau protein that can lead to dementia. Neurons with more of this garbage collector protein, technically known as CUL5, are less vulnerable to Alzheimer  more

UCLA Health: Immunotherapy Before Surgery Helps Shrink Tumors in Patients With Desmoplastic Melanoma
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Immunotherapy before surgery helps shrink tumors in patients with desmoplastic melanoma New approach spares patients from more disfiguring surgeries or additional treatments * New results from a clinical trial co-led by UCLA investigators demonstrate how treating desmoplastic melanoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer, with immunotherapy before surgery can dramatically shrink or even elimi  more

UCLA Health: Muscle Stem Cells Build Resilience But Lose Regenerative Power With Age
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Muscle stem cells build resilience but lose regenerative power with age UCLA researchers find certain molecular changes may be protective rather than detrimental in mice * Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury -- a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults. A new UCLA study conducted in mice reveals an unexpected cause: Stem cells in aged muscle accumulate higher levels of a   more

UCLA Health: Scientists Uncover Why Some Brain Cells Resist Alzheimer's Disease
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Scientists uncover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer's disease Study identifies cellular defense system that protects neurons from toxic tau proteins, opening door to new treatments * New research by UCLA Health and UC San Francisco has uncovered why certain brain cells are more resilient than others to the buildup of a toxic protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and related  more

UCLA School of Law Williams Institute: More Than Half of Transgender Youth Live in a State With at Least One Law or Policy Restricting Their Rights
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * More than half of transgender youth live in a state with at least one law or policy restricting their rights According to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, 53% of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 in the U.S.--approximately 382,800 young people--live in 29 states with laws or policies that restrict access to gender-affirming care, sports, ba  more

University of Birmingham: Alumni Generosity Propels Postgraduate Research to Heights
BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 29 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Alumni generosity propels postgraduate research to new heights The 125th Anniversary International Travel Fund, established thanks to donations, has helped almost 100 postgraduate researchers attend prestigious conferences. * In 2025, nearly 100 Birmingham researchers across all fields of research attended conferences across the world thanks to support from the 125th Anniversary International Trave  more

University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: Tool Tracks Cross-border Pollution, Revealing Unequal Distribution of Risk, Responsibility
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * New tool tracks cross-border pollution, revealing unequal distribution of risk, responsibility Microscopic airborne particles known as PM 2.5 contribute to 100,000 premature deaths in the United States each year. A new University of Notre Dame study finds that 40 percent of these deaths can be attributed to pollution that crosses state lines, highlight  more

University of Portsmouth: NASA Reveals Details About Dark Matter's Influence on the Universe
PORTSMOUTH, England, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * NASA Reveals New Details about Dark Matter's Influence on the Universe University of Portsmouth astrophysicists among scientists who have made one of the most detailed, high-resolution maps of dark matter ever produced * The area covered by the new map is a section of sky about 2.5 times larger than the full Moon * Map shows how invisible, ghostly material overlaps with the regular matter   more

Unmask 'Bridgerton' Season 4 With Our Complete Coverage Guide
LOS GATOS, California, Jan. 30 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Unmask 'Bridgerton' Season 4 With Our Complete Coverage Guide A new season of Bridgerton is upon us. Season 4, which debuts Part 1 today, centers on Bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), who refuses to settle down until a masked woman at a ball unexpectedly captures his heart. Benedict sets out in society to uncover the young lady's identity. But in fact, his heart's desire is no  more

USD History Professor Named Fellow of Medieval Academy of America
SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 30 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * USD History Professor Named Fellow of Medieval Academy of America Professor of History Thomas Barton, PhD, has been elected a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, the highest honor for North America-based scholars in the field of medieval studies. Barton joins the Academy's Fellows Class of 2026, a distinction that recognizes major, long-term scholarly achievement. Election to the fel  more

USU Ecologists Offer Expert Perspective About Gray Wolves Found in Cache Valley
LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Ecologists Offer Expert Perspective About Gray Wolves Found in Cache Valley * State officials recently killed three gray wolves near Avon, Utah, in the southwestern corner of Cache County. Wildlife ecology experts from the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University answered questions about wolves in Utah. Q. Is it surprising to find gray wolves in the state? A. No, not surprising, according   more

Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on January 29, 2026. Dear Campus Community, Bryn Mawr is honored to host a range of leading thinkers, artists, and scientists on campus this semester. We want to draw your attention to a few of these and encourage you to mark your calendars now for the ones you will not want to miss. Several   more

WATCH: Padilla Demands Accountability for Minneapolis Killings, Refuses to Support Funding for ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Demands Accountability for Minneapolis Killings, Refuses to Support Funding for ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, spoke on the Senate floor to hold the line against any additional funding for President Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after the brutal killings of  more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Demands Accountability for Ongoing Abuse of Power and Force by Immigration Enforcement Agencies, Opposes Additional DHS Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Demands Accountability for Ongoing Abuse of Power and Force by Immigration Enforcement Agencies, Opposes Additional DHS Funding * Schiff: "I am standing here this week to say clearly: not another dime for this kind of lawless immigration regime. We will not add to the slush fund that Republicans gave Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino last year to fulfill Stephen  more

Welch Leads 14 Bicameral Colleagues on Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture in Vermont
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads 14 Bicameral Colleagues on Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture in Vermont * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today led 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Or  more

Western Spadefoot Recommended for California Endangered Species Review
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Western Spadefoot Recommended for California Endangered Species Review * SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has recommended that the state wildlife commission conduct an endangered species review for the western spadefoot. These small amphibians are found in lowlands of the Central Valley, Southern California, and coastal California, from M  more