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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Wednesday March 04, 2026 ( 198 items )  
$1.8 Million in Unity Fund Grants Expand Mental Health Care, Senior Meals and Other Essential Services Across San Diego
SAN DIEGO, California, March 3 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * $1.8 Million in Unity Fund Grants Expand Mental Health Care, Senior Meals and Other Essential Services Across San Diego * March 3, 2026 - San Diego, CA - More detox beds. Thousands of additional meals for low-income seniors. Trauma-informed mental health services for children and families. As federal funding shifts continue to strain San Diego's safety net programs, San Diego Foundation today   more
ABC's Beloved Comedy 'Scrubs' Returns With Over 11 Million Total Audience to Date
BURBANK, California, March 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC's Beloved Comedy 'Scrubs' Returns With Over 11 Million Total Audience to Date * Series photos are available here. * ABC's "Scrubs" returned to the network in fine form, earning a total cross-platform audience of 11.36 million based on viewing and linear encores through five days on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. * As J.D. and Turk   more
ACC Network delivers comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Women's and Men's Basketball Tournaments
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network delivers comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Women's and Men's Basketball Tournaments * * More than 35 hours of live games and studio programming from Greater Atlanta and Charlotte * First & second rounds of women's tournament and first round of men's tournament air exclusively on ACCN * Nothing But Net selection specials Sunday, March 15 ACC Networ  more
Actor Kal Penn Talks Hollywood, Public Service and Avoiding Cynicism at the PAC
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, March 3 -- California State University's California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Actor Kal Penn Talks Hollywood, Public Service and Avoiding Cynicism at the PAC * On Thursday night, Kal Penn -famous for his roles in the "Harold and Kumar" movies, as well as television shows "House" and "Industry" -spoke to a rapt crowd about his journey through Hollywood and government as part of the 24th annual Change the Status Quo keynote event  more
Advancing MS care
RIVERSIDE, California, March 3 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Advancing MS care * March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. An autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, MS affects nearly 1 million Americans, mostly people aged 20-40 and women. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the insulation around nerve fibers, which disrupts the smooth transmission of electrical signals along the nerves. Early symptoms o  more
AFPI Celebrates Major SCOTUS Win for Parental Rights
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 3, 2026: * * * AFPI Celebrates Major SCOTUS Win for Parental Rights The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) applauds the Supreme Court for signaling its strong support for parental rights in the case of Mirabelli v. Bonta. In its order, the Court reinstated a prior injunction preventing California schools from having policies that hide gender transitions from parents or compel school staff to c  more
AG Nessel Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Deceptive Web Pages
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Deceptive Web Pages * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter (PDF) to GoFundMe, after reports that GoFundMe created unauthorized and deceptive donation pages without the consent of charities. In the letter, the coalition shares its grave concerns abou  more
AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department)  more
Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted on Drug, Firearm and Material Support of Terrorism Charges
SAN DIEGO, California, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted on Drug, Firearm and Material Support of Terrorism Charges CHICAGO -- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of the violent Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on drug, firearm, and material support of terrorism charges. JESUS OMAR IBARRA FELIX led an armed security group   more
America's Public Television Stations Present the 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to PBS SoCal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Present the 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to PBS SoCal * WASHINGTON - March 3, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the inaugural 2026 Protect My Public Media Award to PBS SoCal. The Protect My Public Media Award recognizes the exceptional work of stations and their staff in support of the Pro  more
American Nurses Association California Urges Education Department to Define Nursing Degrees as Professional
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The American Nurses Association California has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to classify post-baccalaureate nursing programs as 'professional' degrees. In its letter, ANAC advocates for the inclusion of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), and Doctor in Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) within the definition of professional degrees. The organization emp  more
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid Executive Director Hayes Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Christina Hayes, executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak about several elements of a strong grid to support a high g  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Trump Accounts - List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and com  more
Ancient Zircon Crystals Provide a Window into Early Earth History
PASADENA, California, March 3 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ancient Zircon Crystals Provide a Window into Early Earth History * There are many open questions about how our planet formed 4.55 billion years ago: When did plate tectonics start? When did the earth's mantle begin to vigorously circulate in a process called convection? What was Earth like early in its lifetime? Because no rock records from the earliest years of the earth remain, researc  more
API Pushes for Expanded Offshore Drilling to Bolster U.S. "Energy Dominance"
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The American Petroleum Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding its call for information and nominations pertaining to proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Central California Outer Continental Shelf. This initiative, part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, emphasizes the organization's push for expanded offshore oil and natural gas exploration in the region. In its comments  more
Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows
CUPERTINO, California, March 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced M5 Pro and M5 Max, the world's most advanced chips for pro laptops, powering the new MacBook Pro. The chips are built using a new Apple-designed Fusion Architecture. This innovative desig  more
Apple introduces MacBook Pro with all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max, delivering breakthrough pro performance and next-level on-device AI
CUPERTINO, California, March 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple introduces MacBook Pro with all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max, delivering breakthrough pro performance and next-level on-device AI * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max, bringing game-changing performance and AI capabilities to the   more
Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5
CUPERTINO, California, March 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5 * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the new MacBook Air with M5, bringing exceptional performance and expanded AI capabilities to the world's most popular laptop. M5 features a faster CPU and next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, enabl  more
Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR
CUPERTINO, California, March 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced a new family of displays engineered to pair beautifully with Mac and meet the needs of everyone, from everyday users to the world's top pros. The new Studio Display features a 12MP Center Stage camera,   more
Are mental health apps like doctors, yogis, drugs or supplements?
ITHACA, New York, March 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Are mental health apps like doctors, yogis, drugs or supplements? * Millions of people are using ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence tools for therapy, but with little government regulation, there's no guarantee these apps are helping - or that they won't cause harm. Cornell researchers are recommending new guidelines for developing safe and responsible large language model (LLM)-based mental well-bein  more
As You Sow Files Lawsuit Challenging Chubb's Refusal to Put Shareholder Proposal Addressing Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis on Company Proxy
OAKLAND, California, March 3 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * As You Sow Files Lawsuit Challenging Chubb's Refusal to Put Shareholder Proposal Addressing Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis on Company Proxy * Lawsuit challenges insurer's action blocking shareholders from voting on whether Chubb should evaluate the potential for cost-recovery from responsible parties to help keep homeowners insurance affordable amid rising climate losses. MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Har  more
At home in two worlds, father and daughter are a living connection between UCLA and Homeboy Industries
LOS ANGELES, California, March 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * At home in two worlds, father and daughter are a living connection between UCLA and Homeboy Industries * An eastbound Metro train rumbles on an elevated track above Homeboy Industries's home in downtown Los Angeles near Chinatown. It's part of the city's burgeoning light rail network, set to connect downtown and UCLA in time for the summer Olympic Games in 2028. The track noise goes un  more
ATRA, Scientific Experts Urge SCOTUS to Rein in Made-For-Litigation Science in Product Labeling Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * ATRA, Scientific Experts Urge SCOTUS to Rein in Made-for-Litigation Science in Product Labeling Lawsuits Coalition files amicus brief in Monsanto v. Durnell, warning that state court ruling defies federal law, threatens national regulatory consistency * The American Tort Reform Association, joined by leading scientific organizations and a coalition of civil justice reform ad  more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Demanding GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Demanding GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe following reports that the platform plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide wi  more
Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine State and Local Laws Following Declared Disasters
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine State and Local Laws Following Declared Disasters * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a comment letter strongly objecting to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) interim final rule that seeks to preemp  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Attack Against State Law Protecting Employees from Discrimination
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Attack Against State Law Protecting Employees from Discrimination * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit supporting a petition for rehearing en banc of a Ninth Circuit panel's ruling that weakens a Washingto  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans * Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an  more
Attorney General James Demands Transparency from GoFundMe on Unauthorized Fundraising Campaigns
ALBANY, New York, March 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Demands Transparency from GoFundMe on Unauthorized Fundraising Campaigns * March 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 other attorneys general and charitable regulators in sending a letter to GoFundMe raising grave concerns about the company's creation of more than 1.4 million donation web pages f  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEMANDS GoFundMe PROVE REMOVAL OF ALL PLAGIARIZED CHARITIES' WEB PAGES
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEMANDS GoFundMe PROVE REMOVAL OF ALL PLAGIARIZED CHARITIES' WEB PAGES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe after reports the company plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide without those charities' prior knowledge or consent. In the letter, Raoul an  more
Attorney General Sunday, Colleagues Demand GoFundMe Prove Removal of Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday, Colleagues Demand GoFundMe Prove Removal of Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with 23 Attorneys General and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe, after reports that GoFundMe -in efforts to maximize profits -plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide without their  more
AU Denounces SCOTUS Decision That Misuses Religious Freedom to Undermine Protections for Transgender Children
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * AU denounces SCOTUS decision that misuses religious freedom to undermine protections for transgender children Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's order in the Mirabelli v. Bonta case, which involves California laws that protects public school students' p  more
Berks to Host Lecture on the 'The Quantum Identity Crisis of Molecular Hydrogen'
READING, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Berks to host lecture on the 'The Quantum Identity Crisis of Molecular Hydrogen' March 25 talk by Leah G. Dodson, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Maryland, is part of the Penn State Berks Losoncy Lecture Series By Lisa R. Baldi WYOMISSING, Pa. -- The 13th annual Penn State Berks Losoncy Lecture in Physics and Astronomy will be presented by Leah  more
Building a Sustainable Future in New Mexico
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Building a Sustainable Future in New Mexico * This week, Oracle submitted a letter to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) in support of air permit approval for the Dona Ana County East and West Microgrids tied to Project Jupiter, our planned AI data center campus in southern New Mexico. If approved, the permits wi  more
Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 3 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu Three accomplished business leaders are visiting Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus for the Spears School of Business ' 2026 CEO Day. Steve Irby, Jimmy Lawhorn and Liz McKinley will speak to students at 3 p  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces 95% Compliance With Prohibition of Illegal Kratom Products
SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces 95% compliance with prohibition of illegal kratom products 3,308 illicit products removed from shelves in three weeks What you need to know: California businesses are 95% compliant in removing 3,308 illicit and deadly kratom and 7-OH products from their store shelves. * Continuing the state's comprehensive efforts to crack down on dangerous  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Caroline Thomas Jacobs, of El Cerrito, has been appointed Director of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Thomas Jacobs has been Director of California's Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety since 2021. She was Director of the Wildlife Safety Division at  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom Announce New Inductees to the California Hall of Fame
SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom announce new inductees to the California Hall of Fame What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today announced the 19th class of the California Hall of Fame, which includes leaders and luminaries in athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, and entertainment. * Governor Gavin New  more
California Department of Parks & Recreation to Repatriate 140 Lots of Cultural Patrimony
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, intends to repatriate 140 lots of objects identified as cultural patrimony after determining they are affiliated under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice issued through the National Park Service. The department concluded that the objects have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to a Native American group. Repatriation may occur   more
California Department of Parks & Recreation to Repatriate 29 Funerary Objects From Folsom Area Sites
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, intends to repatriate 29 unassociated funerary objects removed from multiple Northern California archaeological sites after determining they are culturally affiliated under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice issued through the National Park Service, the department concluded that the items are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or ne  more
California Environmental Groups Urge BOEM To Halt Offshore Lease Plans
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of California environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Southern and Central California Outer Continental Shelf planning areas under the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The coalition argues that the proposed lease sales pose a significant threat to the region's pristine marine ecosystem  more
California Nursing Association Urges Inclusion of Graduate Degrees in Education Reform
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The California Association of Colleges of Nursing has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of post-baccalaureate nursing degrees in the definition of professional degrees. The organization expresses deep concern over the potential impact of proposed rule (Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 - Reimagining and Improving Student Education) noting that the exclusion of these programs could severely hinder nursing education a  more
California State University Community Faculty Warns Proposed Education Rule Could Undermine Social Work Workforce Pipeline
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Conor Maloney, community faculty in the School of Social Work at California State University, Stanislaus, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing proposed changes to the designation of professional programs and warning of workforce consequences for social work. In their letter, the faculty member presents a compelling case against the proposed changes, emphasizing that they could adversely affect student access to essential professio  more
California State University Interim Dean Voices Opposition to Education Department Proposed Program Designation
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Noelle Won, interim dean and professor of teacher education at California State University, Stanislaus, opposing the proposed designation of professional programs and warning of consequences for the teacher workforce pipeline. The letter raises concerns that the proposed designation may adversely affect student access to essential professional preparation pathways, particularly for first-generation college students and those from lower-income backgrounds. The letter detai  more
California State University Professor Urges Recognition of Teacher Credential Programs as Professional Under Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Jon McFarland, associate professor in the Single Subject Credential Program at California State University, Stanislaus, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to classify PK-12 teacher preparation programs as professional programs. The public comment emphasizes the extensive training that candidates undergo as part of their preparation, which includes a minimum of 600 hours of supervised clinical practice in classrooms. Candidates   more
California State University-Long Beach to Repatriate Human Remains, Funerary Objects to Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- California State University Long Beach campus plans to repatriate the remains of four Native American individuals and three associated funerary objects to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. A notice issued through the National Park Service states that the university completed an inventory and determined there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains, funerary objects, and the tribe. Rep  more
California State University: Making History One Glass Ceiling at a Time
LONG BEACH, California, March 4 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Making History One Glass Ceiling at a Time The California State University is home to countless women who have made indelible marks in history. For Women's History Month, we celebrate the CSU women breaking boundaries and becoming the "first" in every field. When the CSU system was formed with California Governor Pat Brown's signing of the Donahoe Higher Education Act of 1960--which followed the r  more
Celebrate the Artist: 17th Michael V. Gmitter Scholarship Exhibition opens at the Bruce Gallery
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Celebrate the Artist: 17th Michael V. Gmitter Scholarship Exhibition opens at the Bruce Gallery * The Bruce Gallery on the Edinboro campus of PennWest University is proud to announce the opening of Celebrate the Artist: The 17th Annual Michael V. Gmitter Memorial Scholarship Exhibition. The exhibition opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., with awards announced at 6 p.m. During  more
Chapman University Receives $25.5 Million Gift From Christine Cross Christine
ORANGE, California, March 4 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Chapman University Receives $25.5 Million Gift from Christine Cross Christine Cross's Total Commitment Now Surpasses $35.5 Million Nicole Bigley It started with a desire to give back and a conversation in a valet line. More than a decade later, that encounter has become one of the most significant philanthropic partnerships in Chapman University's history. President Matt Parlow and Executive Vice President  more
Chapman's Momentum Continues at State of the University Event
ORANGE, California, March 4 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Chapman's Momentum Continues at State of the University Event Historic announcements take center stage at President Parlow's first annual address. Matt Watson In a sign of things to come for Chapman University, President Matt Parlow opened his first State of the University address by announcing a $10 million gift signed the night before the event - one of several major gifts and milestones celebrated at the M  more
City of Capitola Opposes Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Central California
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The City of Capitola, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing strong opposition to potential Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease sales in the Central and Southern California Planning Areas. The city emphasizes the need to protect the ecological and cultural integrity of the region in light of the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The city argues that offshore le  more
City of Carpinteria Opposes Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing in Federal Waters
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The City of Carpinteria, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, strongly opposing the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing in the Pacific federal waters. The letter addresses concerns regarding potential leasing in the Southern California and Central California Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Planning Areas as part of BOEM's Call for Information and Nominations. The letter emphasizes that offshore oil and gas lea  more
City of Scotts Valley Calls for Protection Against New Offshore Oil Leasing
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The City of Scotts Valley, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging it to protect the Central and Southern California Planning Areas from new oil and gas leasing. The city emphasizes the irreplaceable value of federal waters off the California coast, citing recreational, social, biological, cultural and commercial fishing benefits. In its letter, the city highlights several detrimental impacts that proposed oil and   more
Clean Power Group Warns of Conflict Between Offshore Wind and New Oil Leases
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The American Clean Power Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the Call for Information and Nominations for proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Southern California Outer Continental Shelf. The association emphasizes the necessity of considering existing offshore wind leases in the region, which may conflict with proposed oil and gas development. In its correspondence, the organization pointed out that the   more
CODEPINK Joins International Humanitarian Convoy to Break U.S. Siege on Cuba
LOS ANGELES, California, March 4 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * CODEPINK Joins International Humanitarian Convoy to Break U.S. Siege on Cuba As Cuba faces deepening blackouts, fuel paralysis, and life-threatening shortages of food and medicine, an international coalition of humanitarian organizations will arrive in Havana on   more
Committee Democrats Probe New "Fisherman in Residence" Role at NOAA
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Democrats Probe New "Fisherman in Residence" Role at NOAA * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.) demanded transparency from the Commerce Department on the appointment of Dustin Delano as "Fisherman in Residence" at the National Oceanic and Atmosph  more
Community Association of Big Sur Opposes New Offshore Oil Leasing
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Community Association of Big Sur has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in opposition to the inclusion of California's Northern, Central, and Southern Outer Continental Shelf Planning Areas in the upcoming offshore oil and gas leasing program. CABS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the unique natural beauty and community character of Big Sur, emphasized the potential detrimental impacts of such leasing on the regi  more
Composer's distinctive artistic voice hailed by national honor society
SAN DIEGO, California, March 3 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Composer's distinctive artistic voice hailed by national honor society * Texu Kim (gimtaegsu), an accomplished composer and associate professor in the San Diego State University School of Music and Dance, is being recognized with an award from a national honor society. Kim, who teaches music composition and theory, will receive a 2026 Arts and Letters Award from the A  more
Congressman DeSaulnier Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Walnut Creek, CA - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. High school artists living in California's 10th Congressional District are invited to submit original artwork to Congressman DeSaulnier's office from now through Thursday, April 9 th. The winning piec  more
Consumer Reports' Latest Infant Formula Tests Found Potentially Harmful Levels of Arsenic in Many Products and Lead in Some, But Safer Choices are Widely Available
YONKERS, New York, March 4 (TNSrep) -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports' latest infant formula tests found potentially harmful levels of arsenic in many products and lead in some, but safer choices are widely available CR calls on FDA's "Operation Stork Speed" to deliver on its promise to improve infant formula safety by setting limits on heavy metals and regular testing * One year after a Consumer Reports investigation found toxic heavy metals and   more
Court Again Orders Trump-Vance Administration to Restore Congressional Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Court Again Orders Trump-Vance Administration to Restore Congressional Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities * Ruling Reaffirms the Right and Duty of All Members of Congress to Conduct Unannounced Inspections Amid Alarming Reports of Abuse Washington, D.C. - A federal court today ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to restore M  more
Creating the perfect X-ray pulse
MENLO PARK, California, March 3 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Creating the perfect X-ray pulse By Emily Ayshford  Key takeaways:  * SLAC researchers are developing an X-ray laser oscillator (XLO) - an offshoot of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) that is designed to emit perfectly coherent X-ray pulses. * The tool will help researchers explore the structure and interaction of matter at the atomic and molecular levels and provide  more
CSULB Leads Nationwide Movement in Green Filmmaking
LONG BEACH, California, March 4 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * CSULB leads nationwide movement in green filmmaking By Richard Chang Kent Hayward, an associate film professor in Cinematic Arts, remembers working on a big franchise film in which the company spent months building beautiful miniature sets, several enormous fake caverns and a life-sized restaurant set. Movie magic was made, and at the end of the shoot, everything was piled sky-h  more
CSUN Amado Lecture to Discuss Meaningful Jewish-Catholic Relationships
NORTHRIDGE, California, March 4 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Amado Lecture to Discuss Meaningful Jewish-Catholic Relationships Rachel Kranson, director of Jewish studies and associate professor of religious studies at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the relationships between Jewish and Catholic communities for California State University, Northridge's 13th Annual Maurice Amado Foundation Lecture in Jewish Ethics. Th  more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Electron Microscopy Technique Reveals Atomic Structures From Nanocrystals Once Considered Unsolvable
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New Electron Microscopy Technique Reveals Atomic Structures From Nanocrystals Once Considered Unsolvable 'Virtual apertures' let researchers isolate and solve atomic structures from individual nanocrystals embedded in dense clusters, providing valuable new data for energy and pharmaceutical applications. Key Takeaways * Berkeley Lab scientists developed a new   more
Earthjustice: Federal Court Rules That Trump Administration's Attempt to End Congestion Pricing Is Unlawful
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Federal Court Rules That Trump Administration's Attempt to End Congestion Pricing Is Unlawful Victory - After 1-year anniversary, the Congestion Pricing program has cleaned the air, made streets safer, boosted local economy, and added millions for public transportation improvements * New York, NY -- Today, the United States District Court-Southern District of New York rejected the Tr  more
Earthjustice: Kapalua Golf Course Not Authorized to Irrigate With Drinking Water
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Kapalua Golf Course Not Authorized to Irrigate With Drinking Water Victory - Water commission chair corrects record, confirms by letter that use of potable groundwater for turf grass irrigation has not been recognized as an existing use * Honolulu, HI -- Yesterday, the state water commission's acting chair Ryan Kanaka'ole issued a letter confirming that the Kapalua Bay and Plantati  more
Effective Marine Protection Can More Than Triple Dive Tourism Revenue
LA JOLLA, California, March 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Effective Marine Protection Can More Than Triple Dive Tourism Revenue * Based on these two relationships and fish recovery trajectories from the ecological literature, the researchers developed a framework to project scuba diving tourism revenue over time under different levels of protection. The projections showed that protected dive sites could see revenue increases of up to 252%  more
Emboldened BlackRock pursues another utility acquisition with AES deal
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Emboldened BlackRock pursues another utility acquisition with AES deal * BlackRock, EQT deal adds risks of consumer rate increases, delayed transition from fossil fuels A consortium led by BlackRock and EQT, alongside the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the Qatar Investment Authority, has announced a $10.7 billion bid to acquire AES Corporation-mark  more
Environmental Working Group: Syngenta Stopping Global Paraquat Production Doesn't End Need for States to Enact Bans
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Syngenta stopping global paraquat production doesn't end need for states to enact bans The Environmental Working Group welcomes Syngenta's announcement today that it will cease production of the toxic weedkiller paraquat. But it doesn't change the fact that U.S. state legislators must keep fighting to ban the notorious chemical. Exposure to paraquat has been linked to Parkinson's   more
Equality California on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Undermining Protections for Transgender Students
LOS ANGELES, California, March 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Undermining Protections for Transgender Students * March 2, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following  more
ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more
Federal Agency Faces Opposition to Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing Off California Coast
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is facing opposition from environmental organizations regarding its proposed calls for information and nominations for offshore oil and gas leasing in the Central and Southern California Planning Areas. The Animal Welfare Institute and Defenders of Wildlife recently submitted a public comment letter urging the agency to halt these plans, citing grave risks to vulnerable ecosystems and marine wildlife. Environmental advocates argue tha  more
Federal Jury Finds Former San Diego County Sheriff's Deputy Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Fleeing Arrestee
SAN DIEGO, California, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Federal Jury Finds Former San Diego County Sheriff's Deputy Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Fleeing Arrestee A federal jury today convicted former San Diego County Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Richard Russell in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old unarmed man who was shot four times from behind while running away from authorities. F  more
Five Prominent CSUF Alumni Honored With Vision & Visionaries Awards
FULLERTON, California, March 3 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Five Prominent CSUF Alumni Honored With Vision & Visionaries Awards * For their contributions to Cal State Fullerton and professional achievements, five business and education leaders have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Vision & Visionaries distinguished alumni awards. The accolade is the university's highest honor bestowed upon alumni and community supporters. With more  more
Flexitech Chooses Rimini Street to Extend the Life of its SAP ECC, Accelerate Compliance and Fund Innovation
PLEASANTON, California, March 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Flexitech Chooses Rimini Street to Extend the Life of its SAP ECC, Accelerate Compliance and Fund Innovation * Rimini Support(tm) for SAP helps French brake parts manufacturer avoid unwanted move to RISE with SAP, strengthen security and compliance readiness and reinvest freed capital into R&D and moderni  more
Following Trump's State of the Union Call, Barr Introduces House Dalilah Law to Secure Our Roads and Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Following Trump's State of the Union Call, Barr Introduces House Dalilah Law to Secure Our Roads and Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced he will introduce the House companion to the "Dalilah Law," cracking down on left-wing states like New York, Illinois, and California giving out commercial driver's licenses to illegals. Barr, one of  more
For These Princeton SPIA Alumni, Higher Education Has Been a Higher Calling
PRINCETON, New Jersey, March 3 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * For These Princeton SPIA Alumni, Higher Education Has Been a Higher Calling * In the days before barcodes and scanners, Princeton librarians kept track of who checked out a particular book by using readers' university ID cards to imprint their names on a card accompanying the book. The card was then returned to the book when it was checked back in. As a junior   more
Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Request for Specialized Cosmetic Production at Aprinnova LLC Facility in Leland, North Carolina
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board received a notification from Aprinnova LLC, based in Emeryville, California, seeking to authorize the production of specialized cosmetic ingredients at its facility in Leland, North Carolina. Production activity under these procedures is restricted to the specific foreign-status materials and finished products outlined in the submission. The finished products identified in the notification include: * Hydr  more
Former Goldwater Scholar a chemical researcher for U.S. Department of Agriculture
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Former Goldwater Scholar a chemical researcher for U.S. Department of Agriculture * Dr. Kaydren Orcutt loves that her work allows her to tap into her creativity. The 2017 Mercer University graduate and former Goldwater Scholar helps companies find safer chemical solutions for their products and processes as a research chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Resource Service. Dr. Orcutt, wh  more
Formula 1 and Salesforce Deepen Partnership, Expanding Agentforce to Grow Fan Connection Worldwide
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 3 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Formula 1 and Salesforce Deepen Partnership, Expanding Agentforce to Grow Fan Connection Worldwide * SAN FRANCISCO AND LONDON -March 3, 2026 - Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, and Formula 1 (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK), the world's most popular annual sporting series, today announced the launch of  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Water Crisis Is Real
DETROIT, Michigan, March 4 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on March 3, 2026, by Marvelous Spiral Studios CEO Stephen Weese. He is also a computer professor and consultant in computer science, IT and AI. * * * The Water Crisis Is Real But AI is not to blame. * Recently there have been a lot of memes and social media posts going around that claim that AI (because of its cooling requirements) is using up all of our water. Suggesting that, in fact, the   more
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia Appoints Marek Abraham as Director of Rooms
TORONTO, Ontario, March 3 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia Appoints Marek Abraham as Director of Rooms * Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center announces the appointment of Marek Abraham as the new Director of Rooms. With more than a decade of global luxury hospitality experience across a range of Four Seasons properties, Marek brings exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and   more
From Oak Cliff to the nation's nuclear labs
ARLINGTON, Texas, March 3 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * From Oak Cliff to the nation's nuclear labs * For David Reynoso, the path to national security research didn't begin in a federal laboratory-it began in Oak Cliff. Now, The University of Texas at Arlington aerospace engineering doctoral student is headed to Washington, D.C., after being selected for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program. T  more
Fund for Science and Technology Awards $15 Million to Scripps Oceanography
LA JOLLA, California, March 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Fund for Science and Technology Awards $15 Million to Scripps Oceanography * "The Fund for Science and Technology was created to support transformational science in the search of answers to some of the planet's most complex questions," said Dr. Lynda Stuart, President and CEO at the Fund for Science and Technology. "Scripps has a long tradition of leadership at the frontiers of oce  more
GitLab Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results; Board of Directors Authorizes $400 Million for Share Repurchase Program
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * GitLab Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results; Board of Directors Authorizes $400 million for Share Repurchase Program GitLab Inc. (NASDAQ: GTLB), the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter fiscal year of 202  more
GSK Completes Acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics
LONDON, England, March 4 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * GSK completes acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics, a California-based, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for patients living with inflammatory and immunologic diseases. The acquisition inc  more
House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Mace
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on March 2, 2026, regarding Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina: * * * On December 2, 2025, the Committee received a referral from the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC), regarding Representative Nancy Mace. Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 3(b)(8)(A), and Committee Rules 17A(b)(1)(A) and 17A(c)(1), on Jan  more
House Natural Resources Committee Sets March 5 Hearing on Markup of 16 Bills
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing on markup of sixteen bills at 10 a.m. on March 5, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 41 (Rep. Begich), "Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act" * H.R. 301 (Rep. Maloy), "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or the "GEO Act" * H.R. 398 (Rep. Ocasio-Cortez), "Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025" * H.R. 1077 (  more
Huffman, Heinrich, Markey Lead 60 Lawmakers in Condemning Trump's Plans to Sell Off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Heinrich, Markey Lead 60 Lawmakers in Condemning Trump's Plans to Sell Off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) led 60 members in the House and Senate in condemning the  more
Huffman, Heinrich, Markey Lead 60 Lawmakers in Condemning Trump's Plans to Sell Off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Huffman, Heinrich, Markey Lead 60 Lawmakers in Condemning Trump's Plans to Sell Off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) led   more
Hyundai Motor and the Whitney Museum of American Art Present Hyundai Terrace Commission: Kelly Akashi as Part of Whitney Biennial 2026
SEOUL, South Korea, March 4 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Hyundai Motor and the Whitney Museum of American Art Present Hyundai Terrace Commission: Kelly Akashi as part of Whitney Biennial 2026 - Hyundai Terrace Commission: Kelly Akashi to open on the Whitney Museum's fifth-floor terrace from March 8 through August 23, 2026, the third in a series of commissions supported by Hyundai Motor Company - Kelly Akashi to present a site-specific  more
IBEW International Representative ArhosTestifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by George Arhos, international representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Darien, Illinois, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.   more
IBEW Local Union 1245 Senior Assistant Business Manager Armstrong Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Ralph Armstrong, senior assistant business manager of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1245, Vacaville, California, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee o  more
Intel Board Chair Frank D. Yeary to Retire Following Annual Meeting; Dr. Craig H. Barratt Elected as Chair
SANTA CLARA, California, March 3 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Board Chair Frank D. Yeary to Retire Following Annual Meeting; Dr. Craig H. Barratt Elected as Chair * SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 3, 2026 - Intel Corporation today announced that its board of directors has elected Dr. Craig H. Barratt as independent chair, effective following t  more
ITC Investigates Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems for Unfair Competition
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into the importation and sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems. The investigation centers on allegations that various respondents have engaged in unfair methods of competition. The complaint was filed by RAI Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Marketing Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., all of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The complainants allege violations of the  more
Justice Department Receives Notifications From Training & Readiness Accelerator II for Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more
Justice Department Receives Notifications From Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium for Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 15 parties and the withdrawal of three entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the pr  more
Katrina Mulligan '07 on artificial intelligence and the future of national security
LOS ANGELES, California, March 3 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Katrina Mulligan '07 on artificial intelligence and the future of national security * With nearly 20 years of experience in senior roles across the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice, and National Security Council, Katrina Mulligan '07 has spent her career in rooms where consequential decisions are made. Now, as the first head of national security p  more
Keysight and MediaTek Advance AI Driven Uplink Optimization and Model Life Cycle Management for Radio Access Networks
SANTA ROSA, California, March 4 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight and MediaTek Advance AI Driven Uplink Optimization and Model Life Cycle Management for Radio Access Networks Working prototype shows how artificial intelligence-radio access network techniques can adapt to site conditions and improve uplink performance at scale * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and Medi  more
Keysight and Qualcomm Advance RF Digital Twins to Scale Massive MIMO and AI-Native 6G Research
SANTA ROSA, California, March 4 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight and Qualcomm Advance RF Digital Twins to Scale Massive MIMO and AI-Native 6G Research Collaboration links digital twins with real-world measurements to reduce risk and speed development for 5G-advanced and emerging 6G networks * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies, I  more
Keysight and Samsung Demonstrate End-To-End AI-RAN Validation Workflow With NVIDIA
SANTA ROSA, California, March 4 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight and Samsung Demonstrate End-to-End AI-RAN Validation Workflow with NVIDIA Joint demonstration at MWC 2026 streamlines data collection, artificial intelligence and machine learning training, and benchmarking for AI-driven radio access network modules * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and Samsung Electro  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Pathogen-Agnostic Testing Reveals Hidden Respiratory Threats in Negative Samples
LIVERMORE, California, March 4 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Pathogen-agnostic testing reveals hidden respiratory threats in negative samples The COVID-19 pandemic brought the term "Polymerase Chain Reaction testing" into the mainstream. The PCR method is a type of nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) that detects a pathogen by finding and amplifying components of its genetic material, and it is widely used   more
Lawsuit Challenges Montana's Bull Mountains Coal Mine Expansion, Trump's Sham Energy Emergency
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Montana's Bull Mountains Coal Mine Expansion, Trump's Sham Energy Emergency Federal agency rammed through expansion, illegally skipped environmental analysis, shut out public * Billings, MT -- Conservation groups sued the Trump administration today over its approval of a major expansion of the Bull Mountains Coal Mine in Montana. The U.S. Office of Surface Mining   more
Liccardo, Warren and Blumenthal Press Bondi, Wiles on Whether Trump Administration Favoritism Helped Paramount Win Warner Bros. Bidding War
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo, Warren and Blumenthal Press Bondi, Wiles on Whether Trump Administration Favoritism Helped Paramount Win Warner Bros. Bidding War * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on their role in Netflix abandoning its bid to  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.97M Sale of 36-Unit Multifamily Property in Crystal, Minn.
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.97M Sale of 36-Unit Multifamily Property in Crystal, Minn. CRYSTAL, Minn. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Krystal Kourt Apartments, a 36-unit multifamily property in Crystal, Minnesota, for $2.97 milli  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 48-Unit Milwaukee Apartment Property for $4.88M
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 48-Unit Milwaukee Apartment Property for $4.88M MILWAUKEE - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Edgewater Apartments, a 48-unit multifamily property located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The property sol  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 91-Unit Multifamily Property in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 91-Unit Multifamily Property in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Ashmun Creek Apartments, a 91-unit multifamily property in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.98M Sale of CVS Property in O'Fallon, Missouri
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.98M Sale of CVS Property in O'Fallon, Missouri O'FALLON, Mo.- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased CVS Pharmacy property located in O'Fallon, Missouri, for $2,975,000. "Regardless of broad chang  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 32,001-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Volo, Ill.
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 32,001-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Volo, Ill. VOLO, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 26735 W. Commerce Drive, a 32,001-square-foot multi-tenant industrial warehouse located in Volo, Illi  more
Marin County Board Demands Total Exclusion of California Coast from Federal Drilling Plan
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Marin County Board of Supervisors has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing strong opposition to any new oil and gas lease sales in the Pacific Region as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The Board emphasizes the need for respecting existing protections for marine ecosystems and the local economy, urging BOEM to fully exclude California's coastal waters from leasing considerations  more
Maritime Group Flags Shipping Safety Risks in California Offshore Drilling Expansion
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing concerns over potential offshore oil and gas leasing areas in Southern and Central California. The organization, which represents owners and operators of vessels operating at U.S. West Coast ports, focuses on the implications these leasing projects may have on maritime navigation and vessel traffic. The lease sales are part of the 11th Nation  more
MATSUI LEADS BIPARTISAN LETTER URGING INTERIOR TO DELIVER ON REFORESTATION STRATEGY
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI LEADS BIPARTISAN LETTER URGING INTERIOR TO DELIVER ON REFORESTATION STRATEGY * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging the Department of the Interior (DOI) to develop a comprehensive strategy to reforest DOI-managed lands and ad  more
McDowell guided Miami research to funding records, safety improvements
OXFORD, Ohio, March 3 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * McDowell guided Miami research to funding records, safety improvements * During Susan McDowell's time as vice president for the Office of Research and Innovation, Miami University modernized lab and studio safety, strengthened scholarship, and set new records for external funding. Continuing McDowell's positive contributions is one goal Rick Page has in mind when he assumes the role of interim vice president on July  more
Missouri Historical Society Moves to Repatriate Funerary Objects to California Tribes Under Federal Law
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, is preparing to repatriate associated funerary objects to several Native American tribes in California following an amendment published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to the notice, the Missouri Historical Society amended a previous inventory completion published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2025. The amendment revises the identified tri  more
Monterey Bay Aquarium Slams Federal Offshore Drilling Plan as "Reckless Threat" to Marine Life
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Monterey Bay Aquarium has expressed its opposition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management public comment letter regarding the consideration of oil and gas lease sales in Central and Southern California's Outer Continental Shelf. The Aquarium's letter outlines significant concerns about the ecological and social impacts of any potential leasing in these biologically rich waters. The public comment letter emphasizes that the Aquarium, alongside many impacted partners   more
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership: Offshore Drilling Threatens Central Coast's "Beauty and Bounty"
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, a regional economic development organization serving California's Central Coast, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing strong opposition to the inclusion of California federal waters in the proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. MBEP highlights the necessity of safeguarding the state's coastal economy, which relies heavily on tourism, recreation, ara  more
Motel One Innovates Operations Using Oracle Cloud
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Motel One Innovates Operations Using Oracle Cloud * The Motel One Group, a leading upscale design hotel chain spanning Europe and the United States, has successfully migrated its entire hotel portfolio to the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform as part of its strategic digital transformation roadmap. With the modern prop  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 4 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information ttorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice's Charitable Trusts Unit has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general and charitable regulators in sending a letter to GoFundMe, after reports tha  more
Nanoparticle vaccine approach takes on a new target: Hepatitis C virus
LA JOLLA, California, March 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Nanoparticle vaccine approach takes on a new target: Hepatitis C virus * Scripps Research scientists reengineer critical proteins on the surface of HCV, paving the way for a new vaccine design. March 03, 2026 LA JOLLA, CA- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects an estimated 50 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and remains a leading cause of  more
National Center for Youth Law: Supreme Court Order Will Make Schools Less Safe for Students Who are Trans or Questioning
OAKLAND, California, March 4 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following statement on March 3, 2026: * * * Supreme Court order will make schools less safe for students who are trans or questioning The court's order in Mirabelli v. Olson undermines students' confidentiality and privacy and will sow distrust within schools and communities * Young people deserve safe school environments where they can learn about the world and themselves. On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a cur  more
National Gallery of Art: Sky Hopinka - Kicking the Clouds
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Sky Hopinka: Kicking the Clouds National Gallery of Art, Washington, April 11-December 6, 2026 Contemporary artist Sky Hopinka (enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and a descendant of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians of Southern California) creates work that encompasses moving images, sound, poetry, written text, and photography. The focused exhibition Sky Hopinka:  more
Nature Conservancy Raises Concerns Over Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales in California
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing concerns regarding the proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Central and Southern California Planning Areas as part of the Draft Proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. TNC emphasizes that California's coastal and marine ecosystems are not only ecologically vital but also significant for the  more
Nebraska in the national news: February 2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: February 2026 * Husker research on privacy stewardship, politics-related anxiety and true crime was highlighted in national news stories in February. The stories were among 25-plus featuring University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month. * Research co-authored by Natalie Chisam, assistant professor of marketing, suggests   more
New Method Detects Clusters of Viruses in Wastewater
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * New Method Detects Clusters of Viruses in Wastewater * : March 2, 2026 Media Contact: Claire Sabin, claire.sabin@gwu.edu WASHINGTON (March 2, 2026) -Viruses such as human norovirus can travel in vesicles, small fluid filled sacs that are like shipping containers for cells. Viruses hidden in these containers are often harder to detect and may be more infectious than free-floating viral material. In additi  more
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Giant Corporate Investors Snatching Up Properties Following Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Giant Corporate Investors Snatching Up Properties Following Natural Disasters * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is introducing new legislation to restrict giant corporate investors such as private equity firms from purchasing properties within areas impacted by major natural disasters. The legislation comes as Congress  more
NOAA: West Coast Waters Experiencing Another Large Marine Heatwave
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * West Coast Waters Experiencing Another Large Marine Heatwave NOAA scientists track growth of heatwaves that can affect fisheries. * A massive marine heatwave has dominated waters off the West Coast since last summer. This marks only the third time on record that such a large section of the coastal ocean has remained so warm for so long--particularly into wi  more
North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit * North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson recently reaffirmed his commitment to the state's ongoing lawsuit against RealPage and several landlords sued by the state for utilizing RealPage software. On February 12, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office released a video about the state's recent   more
Northern California Power Agency General Manager Howard Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Randy S. Howard, general manager of the Northern California Power Agency, Roseville, on behalf of the American Public Power Association, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of Subcom  more
Northern Chumash Tribal Council Opposes Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing in California
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Northern Chumash Tribal Council, Los Osos, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management voicing strong opposition to the proposed oil and gas lease sales in Central and Southern California. These lease proposals are part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and raise concerns regarding the impact on the region's environmental integrity and cultural heritage. The Chumash People have a dee  more
Nurses union endorses the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses union endorses the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act * National Nurses United's statement on the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act: "National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is proud to endorse the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (Calif.)  more
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and Global Technology Leaders to Showcase Age of AI at GTC 2026
SANTA CLARA, California, March 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and Global Technology Leaders to Showcase Age of AI at GTC 2026 * NVIDIA today announced that GTC, the world's premier conference on AI and accelerated computing, will take place March 16-19 this year in San Jose, California. More than 30,000 attendees -s  more
Ocean Conservancy Urges BOEM to Halt Offshore Oil Lease Planning in California
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit marine conservation organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging the agency to discontinue its efforts related to proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Central and Southern California Planning Areas. The organization cites a combination of legal restrictions, environmental concerns, and community opposition as key reasons for this call to action. The current Nationwide Outer Contin  more
Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business: Business Leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to Speak at 2026 CEO Day
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 4 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day Three accomplished business leaders are visiting Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus for the Spears School of Business' 2026 CEO Day. Steve Irby, Jimmy Lawhorn and Liz McKinley will speak to students at 3 p.m., April 7, in the OSU Student Union Theater. The trio's executive leadership experiences span  more
On World Hearing Day, Rep. Kevin Mullin Introduces Bill to Help Patients Afford Hearing Aids
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * On World Hearing Day, Rep. Kevin Mullin Introduces Bill to Help Patients Afford Hearing Aids * Washington, D.C. - March 3 is World Hearing Day and as America approaches tax season,Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act to make hearing aids more accessible for middle to low-income families. For the over 50 million Americans with some degree of heari  more
Opposition Grows Against Proposed Student Loan Restrictions by Department of Education
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- AFSCME Local 2712 has expressed opposition to a proposal by the U.S. Department of Education that seeks to restrict access to federal student loans for certain advanced degree programs. The labor organization, which represents public service professionals in Los Angeles County, argues that the proposed rule would unfairly exclude essential workers such as nurses, social workers, and public health professionals from being recognized as "professionals" and limit their access  more
Pacific Historical Review Celebrates 30 Years at PSU
PORTLAND, Oregon, March 4 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Historical Review celebrates 30 years at PSU Thirty years ago, the Pacific Historical Review made Portland State University its home. Since then, dozens of undergraduate and graduate students have helped shape the nationally recognized journal -- gaining hands-on experience in academic publishing as they move each issue from submission to print. Founded in 1932, the Pacific Historical Revi  more
Padilla, Schiff Announce Over $18 Million for Los Angeles, Bay Area World Cup Transit
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Announce Over $18 Million for Los Angeles, Bay Area World Cup Transit * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) announced that the Los Angeles region and the San Francisco Bay Area will receive a combined $18.4 million for transit costs associated with hosting World Cup matches this summer. The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Urbanized   more
Patent & Trademark Office Seeks Input on Southeast Community Outreach Locations
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments to assist in selecting locations for future community outreach offices within the Southeast Region. This initiative follows the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022, which mandates the establishment of at least four such offices by Dec. 29, 2027. The Southeast Region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenne  more
PathPoint Opposes Proposed Changes to Accessibility DOE Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- PathPoint, a California nonprofit disability provider organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to vital accessibility regulations that impact individuals with disabilities. The organization, which supports thousands of individuals across several counties, expressed concerns regarding pending rules (Dockets DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024). The organization argues that the proposed changes would r  more
PennWest to host internship and career fair
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest to host internship and career fair * PennWest University's California campus will host the Careers Within Reach Career and Internship Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18 in the Performance Center, located in the Natali Student Center. The networking event will bring regional employers to campus to connect directly with students exploring internships, career pathways and professional opportunities.   more
Pepperdine: In-N-Out Burger Owner Snyder-Ellingson to Join President's Speaker Series
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Pepperdine University will host Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, american businesswoman and In-N-Out Burger owner and heiress for the President's Speaker Series on March 31. In a discussion with University President Jim Gash, Snyder-Ellingson will reflect on the role of faith in her personal life and her approach to leadership within the iconic U.S. brand. Snyder-Ellingson began her career as an associate at the company in 1999 and now serves as owner and president. The business,   more
Postcard from MWC 2026: A Solid 5G Foundation Today Paves the Path to Seamless 6G Tomorrow
SANTA CLARA, California, March 3 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Postcard from MWC 2026: A Solid 5G Foundation Today Paves the Path to Seamless 6G Tomorrow * This week at MWC Barcelona, attendees are streaming into Intel's booth (Hall 3, Stand 3E31) at the sprawling Fira Gran Via convention center to learn exactly how Intel and its partners are pa  more
Protect Our Care: Hospital Crisis Watch - Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness First Reported in Pulse, Protect Our Care is Kicking off Our Seven-Figure Campaign to Hold Trump and His Allies' Feet to the Fire for Putting Hospitals in Crisis, Kicking Millions Out of Coverage, and Making Americans Sick Again. * Last week, Protect Our Care and Senator Murphy (D-CT) announced anothe  more
Public Interest Groups Go to Court to Halt Trump Administration Order to Keep Washington's Last Coal Plant Operating
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Public Interest Groups Go to Court to Halt Trump Administration Order to Keep Washington's Last Coal Plant Operating The long-planned shutdown of the coal plant in Centralia, Washington, was designed to provide state residents with cleaner air and more affordable, reliable, clean energy * Seattle, WA -- Today, public interest groups filed a challenge in federal court to overturn an i  more
Q&A: Libraries Dean Roosa on Future of Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art
MALIBU, California, March 3 -- Pepperdine University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 27, 2026 with Mark Roosa, dean of libraries and interim director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art: * * * Q and A: Mark Roosa, Pepperdine's dean of libraries and interim director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art As the spring semester unfolds, new opportunities for learning and engagement are emerging across Pepperdine's campus. At the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, a recently launched   more
Qualcomm and Other Industry Leaders Commit to 6G Trajectory Towards Commercialization Starting From 2029 Onwards
SAN DIEGO, California, March 3 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Qualcomm and Other Industry Leaders Commit to 6G Trajectory Towards Commercialization Starting from 2029 Onwards New Collaboration Sets Milestone-Driven Roadmap for AI-Native 6G Networks, with Early Demonstrations at MWC Barcelona 2026 * Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced a new strate  more
Qualcomm and T-Mobile Deepen Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate the Industry's Evolution From 5G Advanced to 6G
SAN DIEGO, California, March 3 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Qualcomm and T-Mobile Deepen Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate the Industry's Evolution from 5G Advanced to 6G Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), America's leading 5G operator, today announced an expanded strategic collaboration to accelerate the wireless industry's transition from 5G  more
Qualcomm Announces 5G-Advanced Leap With Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF - World's First R19-Ready Modem, Laying the Foundation for 6G
SAN DIEGO, California, March 3 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Qualcomm Announces 5G-Advanced Leap with Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF - World's First R19-Ready Modem, Laying the Foundation for 6G Highlights: * Qualcomm(R) X105 is the world's first 3GPP Release 19 ready modem-RF system, laying the foundation for 6G development and testing. * Qualcomm X105 boasts several worl  more
Qualcomm Brings On Premises Industrial AI and Connectivity to a Siemens Factory Model at MWC Barcelona
SAN DIEGO, California, March 3 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Qualcomm Brings On Premises Industrial AI and Connectivity to a Siemens Factory Model at MWC Barcelona Highlights: * At MWC Barcelona, Qualcomm Technologies demonstrates the use of AI in industrial applications based on a Siemens Autonomous Production model showcasing integration edge AI and private 5G networks for next gener  more
Qualcomm Powers the Rise of Personal AI With New Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform
SAN DIEGO, California, March 3 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Qualcomm Powers the Rise of Personal AI with New Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform Highlights: * Snapdragon Wear(TM) Elite platform powers Personal AI at the edge - enabling personalized interactions and insights across diverse form factors including watches, pins, pendants and much more. * It features an indus  more
Ranking Member Takano Continues Bipartisan, Bicameral VSO Hearings
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Continues Bipartisan, Bicameral VSO Hearings Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-D) was joined by House and Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Members in welcoming veterans to Capitol Hill for the second of 2026's annual, bicameral, bipartisan Veterans Service Or  more
Ranking Member Takano Statement on Military Action Against Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Takano Statement on Military Action Against Iran Today, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano issued the following statement in response to military action against Iran: "Less than two weeks ago, this administration attempted a $23 billion rollback of veterans' benefits through its Interim Final Rule whi  more
Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health
ITHACA, New York, March 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health * Mental health problems can be a barrier for many people seeking employment, but new research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business shows that remote work options can increase participation in the labor market. The study, " Psychological Barriers to Participation in the Labor Market: Evidence from Rural Ghana," in the April issue of the Jou  more
Rep. Mullin's Statement on Ongoing U.S. Military Action in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Statement on Ongoing U.S. Military Action in Iran * "My heart goes out to our brave U.S. military members who have lost their lives or been gravely wounded during the latest conflict in Iran. The people of Iran have suffered for decades under an oppressive and deadly regime with a record of state-sponsored terror. However, Trump's reckless actions have further destabilized the Mid  more
Responsible Offshore Development Alliance Raises Concerns Over Proposed California Oil and Gas Lease Sales
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management addressing the proposed oil and gas lease sales in both the Central and Southern California Outer Continental Shelf. The coalition, comprising fishery-dependent companies and community members, expresses apprehension over the potential environmental impacts that such leasing activities could pose to marine ecosystems and the fishing industry. In the  more
Russian Riverkeeper Warns Offshore Drilling Could Decimate Sonoma's Pristine Coast
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Russian Riverkeeper, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the draft proposal for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The organization highlights deep concerns regarding the potential risks that expanded offshore drilling poses to California's coastal ecosystems and regional economies. The letter articulates that the proposed leasing program would open vast federal waters, includi  more
San Bernardino County Museum to Repatriate Ancestral Remains to California Tribes Under Federal Law
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands, California, is moving to repatriate the remains of four Native American individuals and two associated funerary objects to affiliated California Tribes, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The action was announced in a notice published by the National Park Service as part of its administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations regarding the remains and funerary o  more
San Bernardino County Museum to Repatriate Native American Remains to Affiliated California Tribes
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands, California, plans to repatriate the remains of two Native American individuals to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The action was announced in a notice published by the National Park Service, which oversees administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The notice states that the determinations are the sole responsibility of the museum. According to the published  more
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Strongly Opposes Offshore Drilling Program
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has voiced a firm objection to the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, recently submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The comment letter emphasizes that no tracts in the Southern and Central California OCS Planning Areas should be included in any oil and gas leasing proposals. In their letter, the supervisory board, which represents a coastal county  more
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Urges BOEM to Halt Oil and Gas Leasing in Coastal Areas
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, an environmental nonprofit organization based in California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Southern and Central California Outer Continental Shelf. The organization asserts that these regions should be excluded from new oil and gas drilling due to their rich biodiversity, established tourism industries, and the considerable economic benefits provi  more
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to Repatriate Native American Remains Under Federal Law
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, California, is moving forward with the repatriation of Native American human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the museum has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least two individuals and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple Tribal Nations. Repatriation may occur on o  more
Santa Barbara's "Heal the Ocean" Urges Federal Officials to Halt Offshore Drilling Plans
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Heal the Ocean, a non-profit environmental organization based in Santa Barbara, California, is urging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to abandon plans for new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coasts of Central and Southern California. The organization has submitted a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to the proposed leases, particularly in the Santa Barbara Channel, a region that heavily depends on tourism and fishing for its economic vitality.   more
Save Our Shores Urges BOEM to Protect California Coast From Oil and Gas Leasing
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Save Our Shores, a nonprofit organization based in Monterey Bay, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Southern and Central California Outer Continental Shelf. The organization has nominated no tracts or blocks within these planning areas and is advocating for their removal from consideration altogether. In the letter, Save Our Shores emphasizes the importance of protecting the Centr  more
Saybrook University Counseling Student Warns Loan Rule Could Derail Mental Health Career Path
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sam Danish, a clinical mental health counseling program student at Saybrook University, Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing a proposed rule that would exclude counseling programs from professional degree status. The proposed rule has raised considerable concern among students and educational institutions alike. Students fear that without professional degree status, they would be ineligible for federal financi  more
SBA OIG and USDA OIG Joint Engagement in California Signals Heightened Enforcement Posture Against Federal Program Fraud
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA OIG and USDA OIG Joint Engagement in California Signals Heightened Enforcement Posture Against Federal Program Fraud SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA -- The U.S. Small Business Administration Inspector General William W. Kirk and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspector General John Walk met with Adam Gordon, United States Attorney for the Southern District of California to reinforce a coordinated a  more
Secret Food Chemicals: Analysis Finds Over 100 Unreviewed Substances Added to Products
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * Secret food chemicals: New analysis finds over 100 unreviewed substances added to products EWG identified 49 chemicals in common grocery products the FDA never reviewed for safety * Over 100 chemicals of unknown safety are hiding in the food Americans eat every day - including sports drinks, snack bars, cereals and much more - according to a new analysis by the Environmental Working Gro  more
Sen. Ernst Calls for Accountability for COVID Fraudsters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls for Accountability for COVID Fraudsters Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted widespread fraud in Small Business Administration's (SBA) COVID relief programs and called on Congress to pass her SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act before the statute of limitations for  more
SFSU student hackathon makes the major leagues
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 3 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU student hackathon makes the major leagues * San Francisco State University's annual hackathon returned to campus Feb. 13 - 15, bringing 48 hours of new opportunities to our students to create solutions, network with industry professionals and more. The theme for this year's SF Hacks event, "Tech for a Greener Tomorrow," encouraged projects focused on sustaina  more
Southern California University of Health Sciences Seeks Revision of Graduate PLUS Eligibility During Campus Reaffiliation
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging revisions to proposed Direct PLUS Loan regulations to ensure students retain interim borrowing protections when continuing the same program after a campus reaffiliation. The proposed regulatory framework stipulates that graduate and professional students may not borrow a Direct PLUS Loan after the specified cutoff date. However, SCU  more
Stanford University Student Opposes Proposed Deep Sea Mining In Alaska Waters
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Oteskwebeeksaki Shebala, an Environmental Systems Engineering student at Stanford University, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior opposing proposed deep sea mining activities in Alaska waters. According to Shebala, extractivism has a historical track record of exploiting and harming the communities it impacts. The proposed mining practices, she argues, overlook the long-term devastation they could inflict on ecosystems loca  more
STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on Strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. -Representative Dave Min (CA-47) released the following statement on today's strikes on Iran: "Over the past few months, my heart has ached for the Iranian people. For decades, they have suffered under this evil regime, but in recent weeks, the Islamic Republic has brutally attacked, tortured, raped, and killed tens of thousands of peac  more
Students invited to submit abstracts for PennWest research events
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Students invited to submit abstracts for PennWest research events * experiential learning and academic achievement across PennWest. With submission deadlines approaching in March and early April, the events offer students an opportunity to share their work, gain presentation experience and celebrate the outcomes of a year of academic exploration. Strike a Spark abstract deadline: March 20 PennWes California'  more
Study Finds Natural Fungal Supplement Improves COVID-19 Vaccine Response
LA JOLLA, California, March 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Study Finds Natural Fungal Supplement Improves COVID-19 Vaccine Response * Natural products are commonly used around the world but are rarely studied in large, carefully controlled clinical trials. "Natural products are widely used, but they are rarely tested at this level. We wanted objective data," said Gordon Saxe, MD, PhD, MPH, the study's principal investigator and a professor  more
Studying Acute Mountain Sickness on the Trail and in the Lab
LA JOLLA, California, March 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Studying Acute Mountain Sickness on the Trail and in the Lab * Simonson recently led a study that showed how probiotics can potentially be helpful in maintaining oxygen levels at high altitude. The study included 17 sea-level residents visiting the University of California's White Mountain Research Station, located in Inyo County at 12,740 feet. Volunteers spent varying amounts of   more
Support Services for Children With Disabilities Linked to Improved Academic Outcomes
NEW YORK, March 2 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Support Services for Children With Disabilities Linked to Improved Academic Outcomes * Eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families in the U.S. can receive a package of therapeutic and support services through a program created by Congress in 1986. Children who received these Early Intervention (EI) services before age 3 were more likely to meet third-grade academic  more
Surfrider Foundation Opposes Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing in California Waters
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The San Luis Obispo Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing strong opposition to the proposed inclusion of the Central and Southern California Planning Areas in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2026-2031. The chapter, part of a national nonprofit dedicated to protecting the world's oceans and coastal environments, calls for the exclusion of offshor  more
SurplusGLOBAL Builds on SEMICON KOREA 2026 Success, Upgrades SemiMarket for Harvest Parts Discovery and Bulk Sourcing
MILPITAS, California, March 4 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SurplusGLOBAL Builds on SEMICON KOREA 2026 Success, Upgrades SemiMarket for Harvest Parts Discovery and Bulk Sourcing * SurplusGLOBAL has rolled out a set of upgrades to SemiMarket ( www.SemiMarket.com ), its online marketplace for legacy semiconductor equipment and parts, aimed at making inventory   more
Tackling the Political Disconnect: How to Engage People Who Feel Shut Out of the Political System
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Tackling the Political Disconnect: How to Engage People Who Feel Shut Out of the Political System * Lower-income people who don't vote feel profoundly disconnected from our democracy, and political leaders who want to bring them into the polling booths must make serious, sustained efforts to communicate and connect with disaffected citizens, according to a new study published by Swarthmore College's HEAR  more
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
LA JOLLA, California, March 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * The Gift That Keeps On Giving * But unlike many endowed funds that are designated to support specific areas of campus, the Henrikson endowment gives the chancellor flexibility to utilize the funding to respond to UC San Diego's highest priorities. Over the years, the fund has supported undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships and multidisciplinary research initiatives tha  more
Transformative Gift Propels UC Davis' Leadership in Ag Tech
DAVIS, California, March 4 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Transformative Gift Propels UC Davis' Leadership in Ag Tech Caterpillar Founder Grandson's Gift Honors Family Roots in Innovation By Clementine Sicard The University of California, Davis, has received a gift of more than $25 million that will transform the advancement of agricultural technology and innovation for generations to come, made possible by a bequest from late philanthropist and local  more
Two Orange County Supervisors Join Unified Front Against Federal Offshore Drilling Plan
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Two members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors have expressed strong opposition to the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program draft proposal in a public comment letter submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The letter highlights serious concerns surrounding the authorization of new offshore oil drilling along the California coastline. The letter, signed by Supervisors Katfina Foley and Vicente Sarmiento, states that Orange Co  more
UC Irvine Named a Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution
IRVINE, California, March 4 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine named a Gilman Program 25th anniversary top producing institution Program assists undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds who need financial support to study abroad * UC Irvine has been named a "Top Producing Institution" by the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which provides merit-based scholarships to talented   more
UC-San Francisco: Stop Schizophrenia Before It Starts - We Might Be on The Right Track
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Stop Schizophrenia Before It Starts? We Might Be on The Right Track A UCSF psychiatrist studies brain waves to identify patients most likely to develop the disorder. * Cameras that have been installed in their homes by the CIA, voices that whisper vicious words, and demons that appear in their bedroom at night. These are the delusions and hallucinations of psycho  more
UCLA Architecture and Urban Design marks 60 years with 'Core Samples'
LOS ANGELES, California, March 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Architecture and Urban Design marks 60 years with 'Core Samples' * For six decades, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design has helped reimagine the built environment of Los Angeles and the world, training generations of visionary designers, playing host leading thinkers and documenting the evolution of architectural thought. As the department marks a milestone anniversary, a new exhibit  more
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Therapy Combines Imaging and Targeted Radiation to Treat Aggressive Bone Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, March 4 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * New therapy combines imaging and targeted radiation to treat aggressive bone cancer UCLA launches first-in-human trial that builds on years of preclinical research. * Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are testing a promising new treatment strategy that can both detect and attack cancer at the same time. Known as radiothe  more
UMass Global Professor Urges Inclusion of MFT, PCC Degrees in Federal Professional Designation
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Isa Ribadu, professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling at UMass Global University, Aliso Viejo, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling degrees in the proposed professional degree definition. The institution emphasizes that excluding these degrees would have dire consequences for access to mental healt  more
University of California Associate Director Urges Inclusion of Graduate Education Programs in Professional Degree Category
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Joel Key, associate director of talent and human resources at Envision Education and a doctoral candidate in the LEAD EdD program at the University of California, Berkeley, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the inclusion of graduate education programs in the definition of professional degree programs. The letter articulates concerns regarding proposed reductions in borrowing limits for part-time students, which directly affects e  more
University of California-Davis: 2025-26 Chancellor's Fellows Rise to the Top
DAVIS, California, March 4 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * 2025-26 Chancellor's Fellows Rise to the Top They are experts in a parasitic amoeba, scientific history, the health effects of stress and more, and now these eight faculty members can add a new title: Chancellor's Fellow. The recognition is given each year to early career academics doing exemplary work, and the 2025-26 class will be recognized at a reception next week. "I am continually inspire  more
University of California-Davis: State of the Campus - Resilient
DAVIS, California, March 4 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * State of the Campus: Resilient Chancellor May Gives Faculty Members an Overview of Recent Achievements, Challenges By Cody Kitaura UC Davis has continued to improve lives amid the challenges facing universities across the country, Chancellor Gary S. May said at his annual State of the Campus address last week. "We are not immune to these national forces, but we are prepared, engaged and resili  more
University of California-Santa Barbara Repository to Repatriate Human Remains, Funerary Objects to Pascua Yaqui Tribe
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of California Santa Barbara campus repository for archaeological and ethnographic collections is preparing to repatriate Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice issued by the National Park Service, the repository has completed an inventory and determined there is a cultural affiliation between the remains  more
University of Michigan: Power Producers Have Financial Incentives to Block Market Integration Despite Cost Savings
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Power producers have financial incentives to block market integration despite cost savings Written By: Margaret Peterman, Ford School of Public Policy Renewable energies are lowering electricity costs in some parts of the country, but those benefits aren't being seen by consumers everywhere because they're typically placed far away from demand centers. Better integrating electricity transmis  more
University of Nevada: Bringing Meaning to Medicine
RENO, Nevada, March 4 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Bringing meaning to medicine UNR Med's Graduate Medical Education team shares practical leadership and belonging strategies at the 2026 ACGME conference Reilly Moss The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office took the national stage at the 2026 Annual Educational Conference hosted by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, held Feb. 19-21 in San  more
University of San Francisco Nursing Dean Urges Education Department to Classify Nursing And Public Health Degrees
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Eileen K. Fry-Bowers, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions at University of San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of post-baccalaureate nursing and public health degrees in the definition of "professional degrees." The letter urges the agency to reconsider the proposed rule that presently excludes Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), PhD,  more
USC Engineers Offer Solutions to Stop Unsafe AI Behaviors
LOS ANGELES, California, March 3 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Engineers Offer Solutions to Stop Unsafe AI Behaviors * Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have become embedded in daily life, functioning like pocket assistants, as new versions of increasingly powerful systems are being released every few weeks, pushing the technology closer to human-level performance. But safety measures have not kept pace with the  more
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems CEO Baker Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Mason Baker, CEO and general manager of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, Salt Lake City, on behalf of the American Public Power Association, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * I. Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of Utah Associated   more
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses DHS Secretary Noem on Disastrous Stonewalling of Internal Investigations and Corrupt Ties to $220 Million Ad Contract
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses DHS Secretary Noem on Disastrous Stonewalling of Internal Investigations and Corrupt Ties to $220 Million Ad Contract * Schiff to Noem: "How do you imagine you are going to gain the trust of the American people if you're pushing out false information about the shooting of American citizens?... How is the public supposed to believe anything your agency says or finds?" W  more
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Urges Congress to Assert War Powers to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran: "Have We Learned Nothing?"
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Urges Congress to Assert War Powers to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran: "Have We Learned Nothing?" * "We are at war once again without Congressional authorization. [...] I believe the Founders' worst fears have come to pass." Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) denounced President Trump's illegal war with Iran which began without congressional authoriza  more
What Happens If Truth Is Lost?
LA JOLLA, California, March 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What Happens If Truth Is Lost? * What is new, Sher posits, is the crumbling of respect for truth in our everyday lives. It's beyond the scope of the political arena or any one catastrophic event. Nor is it limited to a specific society or ideology. Divisive questions on topics like the future of our earth, the validity of scientific inquiry or the most effective means of government  more
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