Saturday - March 14, 2026
News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Saturday March 14, 2026 ( 111 items )  

RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts CA-48 In Democrats' Direction
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts CA-48 In Democrats' Direction * Southern Californians are rejecting higher costs, reckless tariffs under DC Republican rule Nonpartisan race rater Cook Political Report shifted California's 48th Congressional District in Democrats' direction - just the latest sign that Southern Californians are souring on Republicans' toxic, cost-s  more

9-1-1: Nashville: Hard Knox (3/19)
BURBANK, California, March 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Hard Knox (3/19) * THURSDAY, MARCH 19 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Hard Knox" (112) Logline: Blythe scrambles to save her gala after the performer bails, leaving Dixie to step in. Meanwhile, Ryan and Samantha rescue a woman pushed off a cliff, and Dixie makes a surprising admission. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Med  more

A New Season: Savy King Returns to the Pitch
LOS ANGELES, California, March 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * A New Season: Savy King Returns to the Pitch * For professional soccer player Savy King, returning to the pitch for this season's home opener with Angel City FC means everything. Nearly one year after the defender had life-threatening sudden cardiac arrest on the field, Sunday's game signifies a new chapter. "It means the absolute world,"  more

Adobe's Statement Regarding the Department of Justice Settlement
SAN JOSE, California, March 14 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following statement on March 13, 2026: * * * Adobe's Statement Regarding the Department of Justice Settlement "Adobe's mission is empowering everyone to create. To support that mission, we are committed to delivering the best products alongside flexible offerings that meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our subscription model was designed to accelerate innovation while making our technology more accessi  more

AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
MONROVIA, California, March 10 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results ARLINGTON, VA -- AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") reported today financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended January 31, 2026. Third Quarter Highlights: * Third quarter revenue of $408.0 million * Bookings of $2.1 billion and book-to-bill ratio of 1.6 for the first nine months of the fiscal year * R  more

AG Nessel Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion (PDF) to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or,  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or, in the alternative  more

ATR Coalition Letter Urges Missouri to Eliminate Income Tax
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following letter on March 11, 2026: * * * ATR Coalition Letter Urges Missouri to Eliminate Income Tax On March 11, Americans for Tax Reform led a coalition of national and state organizations supporting the effort to eliminate the state income tax in Missouri via ballot referendum. The House will consider and vote on HCS for HCRs 173 & 174 this week. Read the full letter below: Dear Representative, We, the undersigned organization  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Expansion of Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans
SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Expansion of Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans * Catastrophic plans offer minimal coverage and high deductibles, leaving consumers with greater financial risk OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter responding to a proposed rul  more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Second Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination of Over $600 Million In Federal Public Health Grants
SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Second Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination of Over $600 Million In Federal Public Health Grants * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois's decision granting a preliminary injunction that continues t  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF OVER $600 MILLION IN FEDERAL PUBLIC HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF OVER $600 MILLION IN FEDERAL PUBLIC HEALTH GRANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after a federal court judge granted Raoul's motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the federal government from halting health-rel  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT ORDER TO STOP THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT ORDER TO STOP THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states, asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to rule in the states' favor and block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and b  more

Attorney General Rayfield Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, March 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Oregon Files Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states today in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs   more

Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Joins Motion Filed by 24 Attorneys General to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of Presi  more

CAIR-CA Co-Sponsors Bill to Recognize Eid as California State Holiday, Excuse Student Absences
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Co-Sponsors Bill to Recognize Eid as California State Holiday, Excuse Student Absences The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, yesterday joined Assemblymember Matt Haney and community leaders to announce Assembly Bill 2017, a measure that would recognize Ei  more

CAIR-SFBA, SIREN Acknowledge San Jose ALPR Limits, Say Warrantless Searches Must End
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * CAIR-SFBA, SIREN Acknowledge San Jose ALPR Limits, Say Warrantless Searches Must End The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) and Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN) today acknowledged the San Jose City Council's March 10 vote to adopt new guardrails on the city's use of automated license plate readers  more

Cal State East Bay Partners With Rubicon Programs to Strengthen Fight Against East Bay Poverty
HAYWARD, California, March 9 -- California State University East Bay campus issued the following news: * * * Cal State East Bay Partners with Rubicon Programs to Strengthen Fight Against East Bay Poverty BY Elias Barboza In the Bay Area, 1.8 million residents, or roughly three in ten people, struggle to cover their basic needs. The latest numbers show poverty increased to 16.3% in 2023, with Alameda and Contra Costa counties being heavily impacted. Alameda County has a particularly higher ra  more

Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for March 13, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, March 14 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, March 13 Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was quoted in recent news coverage about the California Commission on the State of Hate's annual report. With California Anti-Hate Program Set to End, Report Warns Black Californians Remain Most Targeted Group (https://lasentinel.net/with-california-anti-hate-program-set-to-end  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Highlights Mental Health Resources for Veterans as Middle East Conflict Continues
SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom highlights mental health resources for veterans as Middle East conflict continues What you need to know: Governor Newsom shares resources for veterans seeking support as news from the region may trigger memories of combat and loss. * As the conflict involving Iran and the broader Middle East continues to unfold, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of   more

California New Car Dealers Association Publishes 2025 Economic Impact Report
SACRAMENTO, California, March 9 (TNSrep) -- The California New Car Dealers Association issued the following news release: * * * California New Car Dealers Association Publishes 2025 Economic Impact Report Today, the California New Car Dealers Association published its Annual Economic Impact Report. The report highlights the 2025 contributions new car dealers made in charitable donations, federal and state taxes paid, and employment data, among other dealership trends related to California's e  more

California New Car Dealers Association: LA County Superior Court Overrules Sony Honda Demurrers and Motions to Strike
SACRAMENTO, California, March 9 -- The California New Car Dealers Association issued the following news release: * * * LA County Superior Court Overrules Sony Honda Demurrers and Motions to Strike; CNCDA Lawsuit Proceeds Against Sony Honda's Violation of California Franchise Laws Today, the Los Angeles County Superior Court overruled a series of demurrers filed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and Sony Honda Mobility of America, Inc., in a lawsuit filed by the California New Car Dealers Ass  more

California Seeks Court Order Stopping Trump's Illegal Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Seeks Court Order Stopping Trump's Illegal Tariffs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today announced filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion, filed by a coalition of 24 states, asks for summary ju  more

CalState Poly-Pomona: Collins College Hosts Inaugural Research Forum
POMONA, California, March 14 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * The Collins College Hosts Inaugural Research Forum The Collins College of Hospitality Management brought faculty scholarship to the forefront with its first Collins College Research Forum on Feb. 3. Designed, facilitated and organized by James A. Collins Distinguished Professor Wan Yang, the forum created a collegewide platform to showcase research supported by Collins Research Gra  more

Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on March 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog grou  more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Muslim Woman Quits Trump's Religion Panel
NEW YORK, March 14 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on March 13, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MUSLIM WOMAN QUITS TRUMP'S RELIGION PANEL Sameerah Munshi has quit President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission. She cited "two deeply troubling developments: the official removal of Carrie Prejean Boller for  more

CCIA, ITI, SIIA, and TechNet Joint Statement on Amicus Brief in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War, et al.
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following joint statement: * * * CCIA, ITI, SIIA, and TechNet Joint Statement on Amicus Brief in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War, et al. * WASHINGTON - Today, a broad coalition representing the entire technology sector and a significant portion of the U.S. economy filed an amicus brief in the Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War, et al. lawsuit pending in the U.S. Distric  more

CCIA, ITI, SIIA, and TechNet Joint Statement on Amicus Brief in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War, et al.
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release: * * * CCIA, ITI, SIIA, and TechNet Joint Statement on Amicus Brief in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War, et al. * Washington, D.C. - Today, a broad coalition representing the entire technology sector and a significant portion of the U.S. economy filed an amicus brief in the Anthropic PB  more

Cedars-Sinai Acquires Beverly Connection to Meet Future Community Needs
LOS ANGELES, California, March 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Acquires Beverly Connection to Meet Future Community Needs * For 50 years, Cedars-Sinai has grown its main medical center campus on Beverly Boulevard to meet the healthcare needs of the Los Angeles region. As the organization plans for the next generation of care, the size of its existing campus limits the ability to best serve  more

Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #2: Macaulay Culkin, Steven Weber and Jackie Tohn (3/20)
BURBANK, California, March 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #2: Macaulay Culkin, Steven Weber and Jackie Tohn (3/20) * FRIDAY, MARCH 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #2: Macaulay Culkin, Steven Weber and Jackie Tohn" (403) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning celebrity contestants competing for a charity of their   more

Chevron: California's Economy Faces Threats With New Energy Policy Changes
HOUSTON, Texas, March 9 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * California's economy faces threats with new energy policy changes Chevron is urging California policymakers to revise proposed Cap-and-Invest program amendments that could put energy reliability and local jobs at risk. * In a letter to the California Governor's office and other state leaders, Chevron warned that proposed amendments to the Cap-and-Invest program could undermine the state's economy  more

Cisco Ekes Out Wi-Fi 7 Lead in 2025, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, March 13 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Cisco Ekes Out Wi-Fi 7 Lead in 2025, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - March 13, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center   more

Congressman Brad Sherman Demands the Immediate Halt to American Petroleum Exports
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brad Sherman Demands the Immediate Halt to American Petroleum Exports * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) today urged President Donald Trump to immediately halt exports of U.S.-produced petroleum during the ongoing hostilities involving Iran in order to protect American consumers from rising energy prices and economic disruption. "Higher oil prices may benefit the  more

Congressman Sherman Statement on antisemitic attack on Michigan Synagogue
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sherman Statement on antisemitic attack on Michigan Synagogue * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the antisemtic attack on Temple Israel () in West Bloomfield Township on March 12th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement: "I am horrified by the antisemitic attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. All around the world, including here in the U.S, Jewish p  more

CRN Announces New 'SciComms Connect' Symposium
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release: * * * CRN Announces New 'SciComms Connect' Symposium Inaugural event bridging science and marketing part of CRN's signature industry gatherings Oct. 6-8 in Carlsbad, California  WASHINGTON -The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced the launch of SciComms Connect, a n  more

Department of Justice: Adobe Agrees to $150 Million Settlement and Injunction to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Adobe Agrees to $150 Million Settlement and Injunction to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a proposed stipulated order that, if entered by the court, will resolve a case against software company Adobe Inc. and two of its employees, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani. The proposed ord  more

Department of Justice: U.S Arrests Alleged Tren De Aragua Leader Charged in Chile With Criminal Association, Extortion and Kidnapping Resulting in Homicide
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * United States Arrests Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Charged in Chile With Criminal Association, Extortion and Kidnapping Resulting in Homicide Venezuelan national and illegal alien Rafael Enrique Gamez Salas, 40, has been arrested at the request of the Government of Chile so that he may be prosecuted on seven charges stemming from his alleged role as a leader of "Los Piratas," the primary Chilean c  more

DOE: Secretary Wright Directs Sable Offshore to Restore the Santa Ynez Unit and Pipeline
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Secretary Wright Directs Sable Offshore to Restore the Santa Ynez Unit and Pipeline U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today directed Sable Offshore Corp. to restore operations of the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System to address supply disruption risks caused by California policies that have left the region and U.S. military forces dependent on foreign oil. This act  more

Economic Liberties Applauds Washington Law Banning Retail Covenants That Block Grocery and Pharmacy Competition
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds Washington Law Banning Retail Covenants That Block Grocery and Pharmacy Competition * New law prevents dominant retailers from using restrictive property deeds to lock communities out of grocery stores and pharmacies. Olympia, Washington -This week, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation banning restrictive land covenants  more

Education Leaders Applaud Court Decision to Protect Children Online
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * Education Leaders Applaud Court Decision to Protect Children Online * SACRAMENTO -Today, CFT - A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals and its national affiliate, the AFT, came together to celebrate the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision preserving California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act or Kids Code. The unions released the following statement  more

Environmental Defense Fund: Trump Administration's Reckless Attack on California Clean Vehicle Safeguards Would Mean More Pollution, Death and Disease, Higher Costs
NEW YORK, March 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement on March 12, 2026, by Peter Zalzal, counsel and associate vice president for clean air strategies: * * * Trump Administration's Reckless Attack on California Clean Vehicle Safeguards Would Mean More Pollution, Death and Disease, Higher Costs "The Trump administration filed a reckless lawsuit against the state of California today attacking state clean air safeguards that protect people from health-harming and c  more

EPA Announces Receipt of EIS Filed March 2-9, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the receipt of several environmental impact statements filed between March 2, 2026, and March 9, 2026. This release, mandated by the Clean Air Act, ensures that federal evaluations of infrastructure and resource projects remain accessible to the public for evaluation and commentary. The following Environmental Impact Statements involve projects in California and Georgia. * EIS No. 20260024, Final, USDA, GA, Dre  more

Experian and OpenAI Launch the UK's First Credit Score App in ChatGPT
COSTA MESA, California, March 14 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Experian and OpenAI launch the UK's first credit score app in ChatGPT Combining the UK's most trusted credit score with aggregated, anonymised data to give consumers contextual insights for better financial decisions * The new Experian Credit Score app is searchable in ChatGPT via '@Experian UK' * This marks Experian's latest step in promoting transparenc  more

FICO Announces Pricing of $1.0 Billion in Senior Notes
SAN JOSE, California, March 11 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Announces Pricing of $1.0 Billion in Senior Notes FICO announced today that it priced $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 * Bozeman, MT - Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FICO) announced today that it priced $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 (the "Notes") in a private offering that is exempt from registratio  more

FICO Announces Proposed Offering of $1.0 Billion in Senior Notes
SAN JOSE, California, March 11 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Announces Proposed Offering of $1.0 Billion in Senior Notes FICO announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and certain other conditions, $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2034 * Bozeman, MT - Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FICO) announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and certain other conditions, $1.0 billion in aggre  more

FICO Launches Digital Tool Hub to Help Lenders Accelerate Credit Risk Strategy Innovation and Advance Financial Inclusion
SAN JOSE, California, March 11 (TNSxrep) -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Launches Digital Tool Hub to Help Lenders Accelerate Credit Risk Strategy Innovation and Advance Financial Inclusion The FICO Score Credit Insights Lab delivers interactive benchmarking, modeling and financial inclusion tools for lenders built on trusted FICO(R) Scores * BOZEMAN, Mont. - FICO (NYSE:FICO), global analytics software leader, today announced the launch of the F  more

Following rigorous review, WASC reaffirms UC Santa Cruz accreditation
SANTA CRUZ, California, March 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Following rigorous review, WASC reaffirms UC Santa Cruz accreditation * Recognizing academic excellence, the WASC Senior College and University Commission has reaffirmed UC Santa Cruz's accreditation for the next 10 years. The campus has maintained full WASC accreditation since its founding in 1965. Being accredited means UC Santa Cruz has met rigorous standards for quality,   more

From Garage Build to Die-Cast Car: 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Now Accepting Entries Worldwide
EL SEGUNDO, California, March 14 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * From Garage Build to Die-Cast Car: 2026 Hot Wheels(TM) Legends Tour Now Accepting Entries Worldwide * The 2026 Tour expands to 20 countries around the world including Europe and Latin America, welcoming back Canada and adds stops in Asia-Pacific, including Indonesia * The Mobil 1 brand returns as presenting sponsor and AriZona Beverage Company signs on to bring dynamic  more

Gibson Dunn Secures Trial Victory for Five Hospitals Against Leapfrog Group
LOS ANGELES, California, March 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Trial Victory for Five Hospitals Against Leapfrog Group * A Gibson Dunn team recently secured a sweeping bench-trial victory for five South Florida hospitals in a case against The Leapfrog Group, the nonprofit organization that publishes widely distributed A-F "Hospital Safety Grades." The decision halts a widely disseminated hospital ratin  more

HackerOne Research Reveals "AI Security Gap": 89% of Organizations That Lack Testing Report More Frequent AI-Related Attacks
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 14 (TNSrep) -- HackerOne, a human-powered security, issued the following news release: * * * HackerOne Research Reveals "AI Security Gap": 89% of Organizations that Lack Testing Report More Frequent AI-Related Attacks New survey of security leaders finds AI adoption is outpacing security coverage, compounding enterprise risk * HackerOne today released new research identifying what it calls the "AI Security Gap" (https://www.hackerone.com/resources/pf/col/hom  more

Hobbs-based Drug Trafficking Network Supplied by Mexican Illegal Alien Dismantled
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico posted the following news release: * * * Hobbs-based Drug Trafficking Network Supplied by Mexican Illegal Alien Dismantled Prosecution is part of Homeland Security Task Force effort to combat transnational criminal organizations * A previously deported Mexican national, together with his Hobbs based distributor and her associates, has been charged in federal court with running a methamphetami  more

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Cole: Wheels Up for Senate Democrats Who Leave TSA and Americans Grounded
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wheels Up for Senate Democrats Who Leave TSA and Americans Grounded Senate Democrats are flying high while TSA agents and other hardworking federal employees miss full paychecks and Americans miss flights. After voting - again - to deny resources for homeland security operations and personnel, the very politicians responsible for the Democrat DHS shutdo  more

House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Gonzales
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- 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 12, 2026, regarding Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: The Committee previously issued a statement on March 4, 2026, indicating that it voted to estab  more

How aviary research facility has helped egg produces adapt to regulations
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How aviary research facility has helped egg produces adapt to regulations * Part of working in agriculture means being adaptable. And part of being a land-grant university means being prepared to help farmers and producers when they need to adapt. Leaders at Michigan State University did just that over 10 years ago when building a new aviary facility in response to legislation passed by the state  more

How LinkedIn Is Improving the Feed to Show More Relevant, Authentic Professional Content
SUNNYVALE, California, March 14 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * How LinkedIn Is Improving the Feed to Show More Relevant, Authentic Professional Content What's changing in the LinkedIn Feed and why it matters * Smarter content ranking using Generative Recommenders and LLMs: LinkedIn is rolling out more advanced models that better understand what posts are about and how members' interests change over time. This helps the Feed be more relevant, per  more

ICE Continues to Make America Safe by Arresting Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Killers, and Violent Assailants
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Continues to Make America Safe by Arresting Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Killers, and Violent Assailants * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged with or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more criminal illegal aliens convicted of despicable crimes including aggravated sexual abu  more

ICYMI: Axios: Sen. Schiff "drafting AI guardrails for autonomous weapons, domestic spying"
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Axios: Sen. Schiff "drafting AI guardrails for autonomous weapons, domestic spying" * Schiff : "Over the past few weeks, it has become even more clear that there is an urgent need for guardrails on how AI is used by the Defense Department." Washington, D.C. -In case you missed it, a new Axios report details how Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is preparing legislation to codify commonsense  more

ICYMI: Homeland Republicans Examine Public Safety Threats From Issuance of Non-Domiciled CDLs to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Homeland Republicans Examine Public Safety Threats from Issuance of Non-Domiciled CDLs to Illegal Aliens Last week, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) convened a hearing to examine the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to illegal aliens, as we  more

Individual in Stanislaus County Fentanyl and Firearm Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison
SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release: * * * Individual in Stanislaus County Fentanyl and Firearm Trafficking Ring Sentenced to over 11 Years in Prison Oleg Arreola, 28, of Modesto, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley to 11 years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a drug and firearm trafficking conspiracy in Stani  more

Institute for Clinical and Economic Review to Assess Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review issued the following news release: * * * Institute for Clinical and Economic Review to Assess Treatment for Parkinson's Disease -- Report will be subject of CTAF meeting in October 2026; Draft Scoping Document open to public comment until March 27, 2026 -- * The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) announced today that it will assess the comparative clinical effectiveness and value of tavapadon (Ab  more

ITC Reviews Archer Aviation Complaint Over Joby Aero Electric Aircraft Imports
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission received a complaint from Archer Aviation Inc., San Jose, California, regarding the importation of electric aircraft and power systems by Joby Aero Inc. and Joby Aviation Inc., both of Santa Cruz, California. Archer Aviation is requesting that the ITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders, which would effectively block the entry of these products into the U.S. In response, the ITC is seeking public comment  more

Keysight Introduces New 224G Test Solutions to Enable 1.6T Optical Network Validation
SANTA ROSA, California, March 14 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Keysight Introduces New 224G Test Solutions to Enable 1.6T Optical Network Validation Solutions provide end-to-end electrical and optical validation from R&D through high-volume manufacturing * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced new 224G test solutions that expand its 1.6T end-t  more

KQED turns to Furman's Vinson for insights on California governor's race
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 13 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * KQED turns to Furman's Vinson for insights on California governor's race * The field is large for California's governor's race. Barring celebrity picks, the race to the governor's seat has traditionally included those who've previously been elected to statewide public service roles. That's not the case these days, says Furman University's Danielle Vinson, a politics and international affairs professor.  more

L.A. Times Sports Earns APSE Triple Crown
EL SEGUNDO, California, March 14 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: * * * L.A. Times Sports Earns APSE Triple Crown In all, The Times received eight top-10 finishes and one general excellence award in video in the Associated Press Sports Editors' annual contest. The Los Angeles Times has once again secured the Associated Press Sports Editors' triple crown, a prestigious best-in-show award presented to publications that place in the top 10 among the nation's largest n  more

Littler: Policy Week in Review - March 13, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - March 13, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin Industry Groups Petition NLRB for Rulemakings Se  more

Lorraina Scolaro completes fourth study abroad experience, tied for most by a Mizzou student
COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 13 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Lorraina Scolaro completes fourth study abroad experience, tied for most by a Mizzou student * By Jack Toal University of Missouri graduate student Lorraina Scolaro has become a global nomad, having now completed four programs through the J-School's Global Programs -tying the unofficial record for the most study abroad experiences by a Mizzou J-School student. Her intern  more

Los Angeles Times Announces Lineup for 31st Annual Festival of Books
EL SEGUNDO, California, March 14 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Times Announces Lineup for 31st Annual Festival of Books The festival, taking place April 18-19 at USC, will feature hundreds of authors, experts and storytellers, including Lionel Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Larry David, Pat Benatar, Jennie Garth, Tina Knowles, Anne Lamott and many more. New this year: The Audiobook and Podcast Stage presented by Spotify will feature a diverse mi  more

Low and Slow: USD Professor's Push to Recognize Lowriders' Impact
SAN DIEGO, California, March 14 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Low and Slow: A USD Professor's Push to Recognize Lowriders' Impact Bajito y suavecito. Low and slow. It's the way lowriders cruise down the street, and also describes their journey to becoming a cultural mainstay. Over that time -- decades -- Alberto Lopez Pulido, PhD has seen it all, and worked hard to document an art and lifestyle that has a deep connection to Chicano culture. "It's a  more

Lumberjacks Punch Ticket to NCAA Tournament for First Time Since 2016; Set for West Region Showdown with No. 1 East Bay
ARCATA, California, March 13 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Lumberjacks Punch Ticket to NCAA Tournament for First Time Since 2016; Set for West Region Showdown with No. 1 East Bay * The Lumberjacks (17-14) earned the No. 8 seed in the NCAA West Region and will face No. 1 seed and site host Cal State East Bay (30-0) on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. from Pioneer Gymnasium in Hayward. The winner will advance to the West Region semifinal  more

MATSUI AND SACRAMENTO STATE ANNOUNCE $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CAPITAL CAMPUS PROJECT
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI AND SACRAMENTO STATE ANNOUNCE $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CAPITAL CAMPUS PROJECT * SACRAMENTO, CA - An infusion of $2 million in federal funding is heading to Sacramento State thanks to Community Project Funding secured by Congresswoman Doris Matsui. She announced the funding this morning at a press conference alongside Sacramento State President Luke Wood, Dean David Lang, Downt  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Demand to Reverse Trump Administration Plan That Raises Health Insurance Costs
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Demand to Reverse Trump Administration Plan That Raises Health Insurance Costs Multistate Coalition Warns HHS That Payment Proposal Would Cause up to Two Million More Americans to Lose Health Insurance * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, along with the Attorneys General of California, Massachusetts, and 16 other states, is demanding that the Trump  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Seeks Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs Joins Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs That Are Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchas  more

National Nurses United endorses Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania's 7th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania's 7th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. As a firefighter and dedicated leader of his union, Brooks knows how to take on the b  more

New Applied Humanities B.A. Blends Human Insight with Polytechnic Practice
ARCATA, California, March 13 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * New Applied Humanities B.A. Blends Human Insight with Polytechnic Practice * Housed in the newly launched Department of Applied Humanities, the program is built on a simple but powerful premise: learning focused on human meaning, value, and purpose prepares students for a rich professional future. Applied Humanities reframes traditional humanities strengths like critical thin  more

NEWS: Schiff, Kaine, Gallego Introduce War Powers Resolution for Cuba
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Kaine, Gallego Introduce War Powers Resolution for Cuba * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced a War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Cuba is explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution is privileged and may be called up for a vote after 10 days. President Tru  more

Next-generation geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Next-generation geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges * Geothermal energy, a clean, continuous energy source accessible in many locations, has been slow to catch on. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Romans made extensive use of geothermal energy -heat from the Earth -including at the spa complex at present-day Bath, England. Electricity was first produced from geothermal  more

NMMA to Co-Host 2026 California Boating Congress April 28-29
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA to Co-Host 2026 California Boating Congress April 28-29 The 2026 California Boating Congress, sponsored by the Marine Recreation Association and co-hosted by the NMMA, is scheduled for April 28 and 29 in Sacramento. The California Boating Congress brings together industry stakeholders and leaders from across the marine industry and boating community t  more

NOAA: Cells and Shells - Research Into Early Oyster Development Gives Insight Into Potential Sterility Methods
WASHINGTON, March 14 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Cells and Shells: New Research into Early Oyster Development Gives Insight into Potential Sterility Methods A new study could pave the way for new oyster sterility induction techniques, creating hardier and more resilient oysters. There are many reasons why oyster farmers don't want their shellfish to reproduce. Sterile oysters can grow faster and   more

O'Reilly to Host Third AI Codecon on Software Craftsmanship in the Age of AI
SEBASTOPOL, California, March 9 -- O'Reilly issued the following news release: * * * O'Reilly to Host Third AI Codecon on Software Craftsmanship in the Age of AI Free Virtual Conference Explores the New Skills Developers Need to Succeed with Agentic AI, from Orchestrating Multi-Agent Workflows to Context Engineering, Evaluation, Collaboration, and More * O'Reilly, the premier learning platform for technology professionals, today announced the third virtual conference in the AI Codecon serie  more

Poll: Public Worries About Prescription Drug Costs Reach New High
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 14 -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: * * * Poll: Public Worries About Prescription Drug Costs Reach New High; Most Across Political Parties Want Government to Do More to Regulate Prices Amid White House Push on Drug Prices, the Democratic Party Holds a 10-Percentage Point Advantage Over the GOP to Address the Issue * As the Trump administration promotes its new TrumpRx website and other efforts   more

Pomona College Board of Trustees Approves Construction of the Center for Global Engagement
CLAREMONT, California, March 14 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Pomona College Board of Trustees Approves Construction of the Center for Global Engagement Nearly a century ago, a handful of Pomona College students set sail for Asia, launching one of the nation's earliest study-abroad programs. Today, Pomona is once again pioneering a new frontier in global education. In its March 6 meeting, the Board of Trustees formally approved construction of the 100,000-square-foot Cen  more

Primordial magnetic fields could resolve the Hubble tension and other cosmic mysteries
MENLO PARK, California, March 13 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Primordial magnetic fields could resolve the Hubble tension and other cosmic mysteries * By Ula Chrobak Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link) Key takeaways: * Researchers arrive at significantly different values for the Hubble constant - the rate at which the universe is expanding - depending on whether they calculate it mathematically or measure it from obse  more

Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Rep. Ro Khanna Joint Statement on Deposition of Epstein Accountant Richard Kahn
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Rep. Ro Khanna Joint Statement on Deposition of Epstein Accountant Richard Kahn Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Ro Khanna, sent a letter to Daniel Ruzumna, attorney for Epstein accountant and estate co-execu  more

Ranking Member Takano Applauds Judge's Decision to Restore Collective Bargaining Agreements for VA Employees
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Applauds Judge's Decision to Restore Collective Bargaining Agreements for VA Employees Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano released the following statement following Judge Melissa DuBose's decision (https://www.afge.org/globalassets/documents/2026-docs/30-2026-03-13-m  more

RCCD Named a Top Producing Institution for Gilman International Scholarships
RIVERSIDE, California, March 13 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD Named a Top Producing Institution for Gilman International Scholarships The Riverside Community College District has been recognized as a Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution, an honor awarded by the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. The recognition places the district among the top institutions nationwide that ha  more

Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Reed & Rep. Larson Push for ACTION to Increase Service Opportunities Act & Help Students Reduce Their Debt
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Reed & Rep. Larson Push for ACTION to Increase Service Opportunities Act & Help Students Reduce Their Debt * WASHINGTON, D.C. -During AmeriCorps week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) reintroduced the America's Call to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION) for National Service Act. This bicameral legislat  more

Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Coordinate Global Pandemic Response to Antimicrobial Resistance
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Coordinate Global Pandemic Response to Antimicrobial Resistance * March 12, 2026 More Than 35,000 People Die Annually from Bacterial Infections That are Resistant to Antibiotics; Bill Would Create a Global Strategy to Fight "Superbugs" Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) announced the reintroduction of   more

Rep. Panetta Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding for Yerba Buena Bridge Construction Project
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding for Yerba Buena Bridge Construction Project * Evergreen Valley, CA \- United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas and City of San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Official Raymond Costantino at Evergreen Valley College to announce $2 million in federal funding   more

Report Highlights California's Vital Work to Recharge Groundwater
SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * New report highlights California's vital work to recharge groundwater What you need to know: A new report by the Department of Water Resources outlines key improvements in the state's efforts to protect, sustain, and recharge California's groundwater supplies as the state continues to recover from historic drought. * Governor Newsom spotlights a new release from the Departm  more

Sage and JULAC Announce New Open Access Agreement
THOUSAND OAKS, California, March 11 (TNSxrep) -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Sage and JULAC announce new open access agreement Expanding publishing opportunities for researchers across Hong Kong Sage and the Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee(opens in a new tab) (JULAC) have announced a new open access (OA) agreement, making Hong Kong research more widely accessible. This agreement supports greater visibility and impact for Hong Kong-based authors - s  more

Sanford Burnham Prebys: Living LARP6 - How a Protein Plays an Oversized Role in Liver Fibrosis
LA JOLLA, California, March 9 (TNSjou) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: * * * Living LARP6: How a protein plays an oversized role in liver fibrosis Study further elaborates on how LARP6 powers organ damage, and how it may be a therapeutic target for myriad, almost ubiquitous, conditions Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of at least three conditions--abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol--that in combinat  more

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Good morning. UNKNOWN: Good morning. SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: I'll start as we often do here at the Department of War, with the bottom line up front, for the world to hear and the press to actually admit, that the United States is decimating the radic  more

SEMI Europe and the Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Partner to Accelerate Semiconductor Industry Expansions in Poland
MILPITAS, California, March 13 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Europe and the Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Partner to Accelerate Semiconductor Industry Expansions in Poland * SOPOT, Poland - SEMI Europe today announced the signing of a new two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, establishing a stra  more

Stanford Professor Goldgeier Discusses U.S.-Russia Relations and the Legacy of NATO Enlargement
STANFORD, California, March 9 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following Q&A by Nensi Hayotsyan with James Goldgeier, professor international relations in the School of International Service and also a research affiliate at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law and the Center for International Security and Cooperation: * * * Meet Our Researchers: James Goldgeier Exploring U.S. foreign policy and the path to studying how ma  more

Stories, Frameworks, and Practical Actions From Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI
SUNNYVALE, California, March 14 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * Stories, Frameworks, and Practical Actions From Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI The biggest challenge people face with AI? Not the technology itself: it's fear and paralysis at the exact moment people need to act. In a moment when technology dominates the headlines, conversations on LinkedIn keep coming back to one very human question: what does AI mean for my job and   more

THOMPSON, SCHIFF, VALADAO LEAD CALL FOR USDA ASSISTANCE FOR PEACH FARMERS
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, SCHIFF, VALADAO LEAD CALL FOR USDA ASSISTANCE FOR PEACH FARMERS * CALIFORNIA FARMERS NEED RELIEF FOLLOWING PEACH PROCESSING PLANT CLOSURE Yuba-Sutter Region, California - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Rep. David Valadao (R-CA-22) led a bipartisan group of 38 colleagues to request Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issue assistance to peach  more

Trump Administration Orders Restart of Dangerous Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Orders Restart of Dangerous Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline The Trump administration announced today that it is invoking the Defense Production Act, a power generally reserved for addressing extraordinary threats to national security, to compel the restart of an oil pipeline in southern California that caused one of state's largest oil spills in 2015. The a  more

UC-San Francisco: Molecular Garbage on Tumors Makes Easy Target for Antibody Drugs
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Molecular Garbage on Tumors Makes Easy Target for Antibody Drugs Cancer's rapid growth and messy waste disposal could mark it for destruction. * For five decades, scientists have known about a notorious cancer-causing enzyme called SRC. But they always assumed it only appeared on the inside of cells, where it sent signals that fueled tumor growth and sta  more

UC-San Francisco: Shape-Shifting Gel Helps Scientists 3D Print Organs That Grow in Lab
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Shape-Shifting Gel Helps Scientists 3D Print Organs That Grow in Lab UCSF researchers develop new biomaterial that enables precise placement of stem cells, improving the consistency of lab-grown organoids. * Miniature organs grown in the lab can organize themselves into complex shapes, which enables scientists to use them to study disease. The trouble is  more

UCLA Film & Television Archive unveils free spring programs
LOS ANGELES, California, March 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Film & Television Archive unveils free spring programs * Key takeaways * Across multiple series and special programs, the Archive presents 16 features, 16 shorts, and 7 television programs. * All public programs are free, made possible by a gift from an anonymous donor * The UCLA Film & Television Archive's spring season opens Sunday, March 22, 2026, and continues through   more

UCLA School of Law Williams Institute: Study Documents Pervasive Hate Crimes Against Transgender People
LOS ANGELES, California, March 14 (TNSper) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * New study documents pervasive hate crimes against transgender people A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law reviews 25 years of research on hate crimes against transgender and nonbinary people in California and across the U.S. The study documents an increase in reported anti-transgender hate crimes over time and finds that these crimes account   more

UCSC's Right Livelihood Center empowers the next generation of activists
SANTA CRUZ, California, March 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UCSC's Right Livelihood Center empowers the next generation of activists * Key takeaways * Students Natalie Capobres (Kresge '26, environmental studies) and Kevin Lin (Kresge '26, community studies) share their experiences as members of UC Santa Cruz's Right Livelihood Center (RLC). * Five UCSC students associated with RLC attended Right Livelihood Awards Week in Sweden.   more

University of Greenwich research inspires Oscar-winning director
LONDON, England, March 13 -- The University of Greenwich posted the following news: * * * University of Greenwich research inspires Oscar-winning director * Oscar-winning Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore, famous for films like "Cinema Paradiso" and "Ennio" is set to direct a new film called "The First Dollar". It is a biopic of Bank of America founder Amedeo Peter (A.P.) Giannini who pioneered modern banking and supported Hollywood's emerging film industry. The film will be informed by   more

UPDATE: OLIVIA MUNN, HARRISON FORD, CONAN O'BRIEN, WILL FORTE AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 9-13
BURBANK, California, March 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: OLIVIA MUNN, HARRISON FORD, CONAN O'BRIEN, WILL FORTE AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 9-13 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects,   more

US Steel Leader Herrick Backs Tectonus
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 10 -- The American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand posted the following news from its member company Tectonus: * * * US steel leader Herrick backs Tectonus New Zealand-founded seismic technology company Tectonus, has secured a minority investment from California-based The Herrick Corporation - one of the United States' most established structural steel fabricators. The partnership signals growing confidence in Tectonus' high-performance damping systems for crit  more

VA IG: Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00214-61) on Feb. 12, 2026 entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno." Here is the summary: * * * This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Central California Health Care Sy  more

VA IG: Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00208-64) on March 12, 2026 entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California." Here is the summary: * * * This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California. This evaluation focused on fi  more

VA IG: Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in California
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00241-73) on March 12, 2026 entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in California." Here is the summary: * * * This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in California. This evaluation focused on fi  more

Washington and Lee University to Host Schwitzgebel Lecture on AI and Consciousness
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Eric Schwitzgebel, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, will deliver the Robert W. Root '42 Endowment Lecture at Washington and Lee University on March 27. The presentation, scheduled for 5 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater, will address the intersection of artificial intelligence and conscious experience. According to Angela Sun, assistant professor of philosophy, Schwitzgebel is recognized for researching the relationship between p  more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Slams Republicans for Blocking Bill to Reopen FEMA, Hails Bipartisan Work to Address Housing Costs on MS NOW
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Slams Republicans for Blocking Bill to Reopen FEMA, Hails Bipartisan Work to Address Housing Costs on MS NOW * Schiff: "They've spent $11 billion on this war already. And that's dozens of hospitals we could have built in America. It is lots of affordable housing we could have built in America. It's increasing the cost of everything from fuel at the pump and food at the grocery   more

What We're Doing to Support Authentic Content and Conversations on LinkedIn
SUNNYVALE, California, March 14 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following statement: * * * What We're Doing to Support Authentic Content and Conversations on LinkedIn * LinkedIn is for real people, real jobs, and real conversations. Authentic content and engagement help create economic opportunity, which is why we focus on helping members better understand who and what they interact with on LinkedIn. * We actively limit the reach of inauthentic activity, including eng  more

ZENDAYA, CHELSEA HANDLER, LISA KUDROW, ROBERT PATTINSON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 16-20
BURBANK, California, March 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ZENDAYA, CHELSEA HANDLER, LISA KUDROW, ROBERT PATTINSON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 16-20 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along  more