LOS ANGELES, California, April 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 'Building a better future': UCLA receives $33 million to address LA's youth mental health crisis * More young Californians than ever are reporting mental health issues, with wide disparities in access to support, particularly in low-income, underserved "behavioral health care deserts." At the same time, a critical workforce shortage persists -both in the number of available professionals  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 7 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * 'Building a better future': UCLA receives $33 million to address LA's youth mental health crisis Ballmer Group investment supports academic, clinical training that will bring more Bruin practitioners into local communities * More young Californians than ever are reporting mental health issues, with wide disparities in access to support, particularly in low-income, underserved "behavioral health care  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- A coalition of 233 marine and environmental scientists, researchers and academics has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging the agency not to proceed with leasing the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for minerals mining. The letter, addressed to BOEM's Alaska Region Office of Leasing and Plans, calls for a comprehensive review of scientific knowledge concerning the potential environmental impacts of seabed mining in the regio  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association issued the following statement on April 6, 2026, by CEO Georges C. Benjamin: * * * Once again, President Trump and Secretary Kennedy have proposed a budget that threatens all aspects of the public's health and will not make Americans healthier. The president's FY 2027 budget request, released on Friday, continues the trend of actions that harm the health of communities across the nation. The pres  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Sable's Request for Special Permit to Waive Federal Safety Regulation * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a comment letter opposing the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)'s consideration of Sable Offshore Corp. (Sable)'s request for a special permit to waive a safety regulation and transport oil th  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * California Film & TV Tax Credit powers 55 major award wins during Governor Newsom's Administration What you need to know: Productions supported by California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program have earned 55 major entertainment awards and generated $1.9 billion in economic activity, since the start of the Newsom Administration, reinforcing the state's status as a  more

LONG BEACH, California, April 7 (TNSrpt) -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Meeting California's Industry Workforce Needs: Business and Professional Services, and Public Policy By Alisia Ruble The CSU powers California's talent pipeline. Learn how it prepares grads for two key industry sectors: business and professional services as well as public policy. As California's economy rapidly evolves, so does the need for a highly skilled, job ready workforce. The Cali  more

CAMARILLO, California, April 7 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Campus Talk and Book Signing with Dr. Marla A. Ramirez Dr. Marla A. Ramirez, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be providing a talk about her new book, Banished Citizens: A History of the Mexican American Women Who Endured Repatriation. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 22 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at El Dorado Hall. The book is a mo  more

ARCATA, California, April 6 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Cannabis & Environmental Stewardship Symposium Brings Leaders Together to Address Sustainability and Equity * Sponsored by the Resource Legacy Fund and the Campbell Foundation, the student-organized symposium convenes policymakers, Tribal leaders, scientists, farmers, and the University's leading cannabis studies scholars for a collaborative series of panels and presentations.  more

CLAREMONT, California, April 7 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * The Center for Global Engagement Begins to Take Shape at Pomona College After years of piloting new global and interdisciplinary initiatives for Pomona's planned Center for Global Engagement (CGE), the Global Pomona Council, with College faculty and staff, is actively shaping its future programming in anticipation of its fall 2028 grand opening. On March 6, the Center took a significant step forward when the Bo  more

DAVIS, California, April 6 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * CHANCELL-ING: The UC Davis School of Law Is Committed to Justice for All * Many of us learned the phrase "and justice for all" before we were old enough to understand how unevenly justice is experienced in this country. In practice, access to legal help is too often shaped by geography, income and circumstance. At the UC Davis School of Law, our faculty and students stand up for those denied e  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN to Host California Gubernatorial Primary Debate * April 6th, 2026 Debate Airs on Tuesday, May 5 at 6pmPT/9pmET Debate to Air Live on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Espanol, and streaming for subscribers Washington, DC - (April 6, 2026) - CNN will host a California Gubernatorial Primary Debate next month from the Los Angeles area, giving voters a critical opportunity to hear directly from candidat  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 7 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Introducing Goodman Hall, a 'Shrine' to Education The red curtain dropped, and a CSUN love story was honored in big letters on the side of the university's newest academic classroom building. The building formerly known as Maple Hall was introduced as Ronni and Shepard Goodman Hall at an unveiling ceremony March 23 on the west side of campus. The name honors a couple who   more

DOVER, Delaware, April 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump to block election interference President's executive order threatens to disenfranchise eligible voters, violates state authority over elections * Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Friday joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's unlawful Executive Order to restrict voter eligibility and mail voting  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Develop New Technology to Continuously Monitor Geothermal Energy Operations Custom sensor monitors seismicity for months straight more than a mile below ground. By Christina Procopiou Scientists and industry operators like Fervo Energy are developing enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), engineered reservoirs in Earth's subsurface, to access the constant heat d  more

MILPITAS, California, April 6 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * European Chips Skills Academy Launches the ECSA Learning Platform Offers Skills Development Resources and Career Opportunities for European Semiconductor Workforce BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA), an European Union (EU)-funded initiative coordinated by SEMI Europe, toda  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule modifying the flight operations at various airports across the national airspace system. This regulatory action establishes, amends, or removes standard instrument approach procedures and associated takeoff minimums to ensure the safe use of navigable airspace. The updates address changes in air traffic requirements and the addition of navigational obstacles. By revising thes  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210) on April 6, 2026: * * * Under the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) may provide up to $10 million annually from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund (TRS Fund) to support programs that distribute equipment to l  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 6 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Honored With 2026 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) student writers won 24 Gold Key awards in the 2026 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. In all, 162 Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions were earned by FCPS students. Gold Keys are automatically forwarded for consideration at the national level of the Scholastic Writing Aw  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 7 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Five CSU Campuses, One Mission: Powering L.A.'s Talent Pipeline How do you prepare a workforce that's ready on day one? That question took center stage on March 18 in Los Angeles, where the presidents of five Cal State University campuses that serve the greater Los Angeles region joined industry leaders for a dynamic conversation. The presidents discussed how their univers  more

BRONX, New York, April 7 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on April 6, 2026, by Lara Ejzak: * * * Who Invited the Political Activist to the Sleepover? Picture the scene: your friends and you are all sitting around at a sleepover, pizza and candy is nearby and plentiful, a romcom is playing in the background and you're all talking about...boys? Drama? Celebrity crushes? Well, if this were my friends and I in freshman year of high school, the correct answer would b  more

LOMA LINDA, California, April 6 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * From breathless to thriving: how a unique approach to heart procedures gave one man his life back * Dr. Amr Mohsen and the cardiology team's groundbreaking approach to Donald Waldo's complex heart case gained national attention and was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. When Donald Waldo arrived at Loma Linda University Health, even short walks left him struggling t  more

EDINBURGH, Scotland, April 7 -- The Royal Society of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * Global leaders in health science and research elected as RSE Fellows in 2026 The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has announced that 43 individuals deemed excellent in their field were elected as RSE Fellows in 2026, who will use their knowledge for the public good as part of Scotland's National Academy. This year, a third of new Fellows hailed from public health disciplines. An advisor to the Wor  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 7 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hanson Bridgett Signs Onto Amicus Brief Supporting Rule of Law and Independence of the Legal Profession Hanson Bridgett has joined an amicus brief (https://www.hansonbridgett.com/sites/default/files/2026-04/2026.04.03%20Brief%20of%20Amici%20Curiae%20Law%20Firms%20in%20Support%20of%20Plaintiffs-Appellees%20and%20Affirmance%20with%20Appendix%20A.pdf) filed in the United States Court of Ap  more

LOS GATOS, California, April 7 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * His Former Commanding Officer is Now His Junior?! Park Hyung-sik and Park Gyu-young to Star in Netflix's Role-Reversal Rom-Com 'Fall in! Love' Netflix has confirmed production of its new romantic comedy Fall in! Love, starring Park Hyung-sik and Park Gyu-young. This role-reversal office romance follows Jung-seok, the flawless CEO of an outdoor camping brand, whose orderly life is shaken when his fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-559) on a resolution (H.Res. 1007) expressing the sense of House with respect to the use of artificial intelligence in the financial services and housing industries. The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on March 19, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H. Res. 1007, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the use of artificial intelligence i  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-556) on the Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act (H.R. 1799). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on March 19, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1799, the Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act, was introduced on March 3, 2025, by Republican Representative Barry Loudermilk (GA-11). H.R. 1799 updates the threshold for automatic domestic curre  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-548) on the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act (H.R. 6618). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 24, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6618, as amended, is to require the Administrator of t  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 6 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * How Mines researchers are advancing solutions for next-generation energy systems * By Jenn Fields, Special to Mines Research Across the American energy sector, the demand for more power on the grid is creating the need for an expanded portfolio of energy resources that are secure, affordable and reliable. The United States is working to diversify its energy portfolio and strengthen energy security to me  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, April 7 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Hampton Inn by Hilton Opelousas HOUSTON, TX: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 80-key Hampton Inn by Hilton Opelousas, located at 1700 Commerce Boulevard, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570. The property, built in 2018, was purchased by San Eloy, LLC, based in Los Angeles, California, from Opelousas   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Bloomberg News: How California's economy dominates in the Gavin Newsom era Under Newsom, California became the top performing economy not just among its 49 siblings but also any developed nation - Bloomberg News California isn't just keeping up, it's outgrowing major global economies. It drives over 40% of U.S. stock market growth with less than 12% of the pop  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Moves to Restart Offshore Oil Production in California * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration is moving on numerous fronts to limit the impact of Iranian threats to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. 2 The administration has ordered increased production from offshore California and the restart of a vital oil pipeline through the Defense Production Act.   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calcul  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced an investigation regarding the importation of smart televisions, streaming devices and components from China and Mexico. This action follows a complaint filed on March 2, 2026, by InnoTV Labs LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. The complaint alleges that several companies are violating section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The allegations involve the unauthorized use of six patents held by InnoTV Labs LLC. These include patents nu  more

COSTA MESA, California, April 7 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Just in time for peak season spending: Experian introduces No Ding Decline(TM) for personal loans Consumers can now apply for loan offers in the Experian Marketplace without impacting their credit if they're not approved * As consumers map out spring projects, major purchases, or travel plans, many are searching for financing options but hesitate to apply worried that a loa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * Kilpatrick Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards Kilpatrick announced today that 10 of the Firm's attorneys have been named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards. Kilpatrick continues to rank among the top firms with the most editorial board members. Members of the editorial advisory board provide feedback on Law360's coverage and exper  more

MENLO PARK, California, April 6 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Light-controlled beta blockers show promise for new and improved medicines * Key takeaways: * Beta blockers bind to protein receptors that are key to fight-or-flight responses, leading to effects such as lowered heart rate and blood pressure. * Using X-ray free-electron lasers at SLAC and in Switzerland, an international team of researchers investigated a beta blocker mo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 6, 2026, by managing capital member Erika Berrios - Berrios and associate Diego M. Pico-Vazquez: * * * Puerto Rico Supreme Court Holds that Commercial Image Rights Require Written Transfer and Revocable Consent In Osvaldo Friger Salgueiro v. Mech-Tech College, LLC; Mech-Tech Management, LLC; Artificial Intelligence, 2026 TSPR 30, 218 D.P.R. ___, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court held that any trans  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 6, 2026, by senior associate Donall Breen: * * * UK Government Confirms Commitment to Introduce Mandatory Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting for Large Employers At a Glance * The UK Government confirmed its commitment to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers (with 250 or more employees). * No specific time frame for the changes has been pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Littler Workplace Policy Institute Survey Report - A report from Littler, San Francisco, California - March 2026 (9 pages) * * * Littler issued a report analyzing how rapid regulatory, economic, and political changes have affected employers across the United States. The report focuses on the impact of policy developments related to immigration, diversity and inclusion, and evolving workplace regulations during a period of heightened uncertainty. It aims to prov  more

ENCINO, California, April 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $11.95M Sale of Retail Center in Miami's Palmetto Bay MIAMI - 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 Coral Reef Plaza, a 29,115-square-foot shopping center in Miami's Palmetto Bay neighborhood. The property sold fo  more

FULLERTON, California, April 6 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * National Security Agency Names CSUF a Center in Cyber Defense Education * The National Security Agency has designated Cal State Fullerton as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense education to prepare and train qualified cybersecurity professionals. The university is now ranked among academic institutions with elite cybersecurity programs that meet the stringen  more

LOS GATOS, California, April 7 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Expands Kids Entertainment Lineup With Playground App for Games, New Shows & Returning Favorites Kids Can Watch, Learn and Play - All on Netflix Launching Netflix Playground, Where Kids Can Play Games and Explore with Favorite Characters From Peppa Pig to Sesame Street Announcing New Preschool Series, Young MacDonald, and the Renewal of Beloved Favorites Trash Truck and The Creature Ca  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * New Daily Pacific Surfliner Train Connects Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo * LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and Ventura County Transportation Commission are collaborating to expand service and improve regional mobility starting Monday, May 4, 2026. ORANGE, Calif. - The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, in partnership with the Ventura County Transporta  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * HOGG GONE WILD: Cash Dump to Prop Up Socialist Randy Villegas Far-left activist David Hogg is parachuting into California's 22nd Congressional Districtwith one goal: bankroll socialist Randy Villegas and drag the race even further left. Hogg's "Leaders We Deserve" PAC is dumping $45,000 into direct mail to prop up Socialist Villegas in a primary against Progressive Jasmeet Bains, turning C  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel Spent Over $100M of Taxpayer Dollars on Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Out of touch Democrats Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel led the charge to provide taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants in Colorado. The program cost Colorado taxpayers more than $100 million "as the state grapples with a $1.5 billion budget shortfall." Shannon Bird and Manny Ruti  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * OpenAI Releases Policy Guide to "Keep People First" - Nothing More than Insincere Platitudes "The sudden explosive growth of the AI industry must be reigned in immediately." * Today OpenAI released a policy report it said is meant to "keep people first" by addressing what it admits are major societal challenges that will inevitably arise from the explosive growth of the increas  more

OAKLAND, California, April 6 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * President's Budget Would Put College Further Out of Reach for Many * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, President Trump released his Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) "skinny" budget which proposes $1.5 trillion in war funding alongside a 10 percent cut in domestic spending. The proposal would gut evidence-based programs that increase college graduation rates, slash fu  more

SANTA MONICA, California, April 1 -- Rand issued the following commentary by Raphael S. Cohen, director of the Strategy and Doctrine Program in Project Air Force, to Foreign Policy magazine: * * * Trump's Iran War Is a Dilemma, Not a Debacle The Iran war is just over a month old, and the prevailing opinion among the commentariat is that it's already a "quagmire," if not a "catastrophe." Critics have compared the conflict to the United States' invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, its interventio  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Huffman and Raskin Slam Trump Administration's Taxpayer-Funded Billion-Dollar Giveaway at the Expense of Clean Energy Instead of lowering costs for American families, Trump is using taxpayer dollars to prop up Big Oil * Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Ho  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation announces initial 2026 water supply allocations for the Klamath Project Reclamation will also provide $19.1 million in drought resiliency to help stabilize local agricultural operations, provide short-term mitigation, and support community level economic resilience * KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Bureau of Reclamation announced the initial 2026 Klamath Project wa  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers $1 Million for Omnitrans Zero-Emission Electric Buses and Infrastructure to Improve Commutes and Inland Empire Air Quality * Transitioning to a fully electric bus fleet will help create jobs, make commutes smoother, and reduce air pollution in the Inland Empire SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,000,000 in community project funding   more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Joins Colleagues in Opposing the Presence of ICE Agents at Airports * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Last week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, joined Congressmen Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and 39 Members in a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Acting ICE Director Tod  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump FY27 Budget * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's FY27 budget request : "President Trump's budget is a cruel attack on American families. Instead of funding programs that could help alleviate the soaring costs of healt  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP. MIKE THOMPSON PRESENTS $250,000 CHECK TO BUILD MICROGRID IN YOUNTVILLE * Yountville - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a $250,000 check to Mayor Margie Mohler and City Manager Brad Raulston for the Town of Yountville's Resiliency Microgrid Project. The funding will help to build a microgrid to improve energy reliability in the town, which is frequently impacted by wildfires and power di  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Whitesides Announces $1 Million Federal Investment to Improve Drinking Water Safety in Santa Clarita Valley * SANTA CLARITA, CA - Today, Rep. George Whitesides joined members of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency to announce a new federal investment that will remove dangerous PFAS chemicals from the region's drinking water. The funding secured by Rep. Whitesides in Congress' annua  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Secures More Than $290,000 in Federal Funding for Tribes in Nevada * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S Senator Jacky Rosen has helped secure over $290,000 in federal funding for the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. This funding comes as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tribal Wildlife Grants program that supports conservation projects in Tribal communiti  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, issued the following news on April 6, 2026: * * * "The Security of Our Homeland is Not a Game": Homeland Republicans Warn of Long-Term Impacts from Democrat DHS Shutdown House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans are warning of the long-term impacts of the Democrats' Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has now surpassed 50 d  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Six Gibson Dunn Lawyers Selected to Serve on Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2026 * Law360 Six Gibson Dunn lawyers have been selected to serve on Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2026. Congratulations to: Atma Kabad (partner, Houston) - Capital Markets Stacie B. Fletcher (partner, Washington, D.C.) - Environmental Scott Toussaint (associate, Wa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 6 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * SMA: Quality-of-Life Programs Cannot Be an Afterthought * Safeguarding quality of life of soldiers and their families enables lethality, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer told a congressional panel March 25. "Our people are the heart of the Army," he said in testimony before the House Appropriations Committee's military construction, veteran affairs and related   more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 6 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Sonja Pruitt-Lord appointed SDSU Vice Provost for Academic Affairs * San Diego State University has appointed Sonja Pruitt-Lord as vice provost for Academic Affairs following a competitive national search. Her appointment becomes effective April 13. Pruitt-Lord, who has served as interim vice provost, has been a steady presence in advancing the university's academic p  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 6 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * Statement on YFQ-42A Flight Incident * SAN DIEGO - 06 April 2026 - A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft test platform experienced a mishap following takeoff from a company-owned airport in the California desert on Monday at approximately 1 p.m. Pacific. No one was injured in the incident. Flight test operations have been paused temporarily in an  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 6 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Study shows new drug compounds dial down inflammation without compromising immunity First-in-class molecules block a specific protein interaction in immune cells, offering a potential targeted approach to autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. * Scripps Research scientists have developed a new class of drug compounds that reduce harmful inflammation whi  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Tannins from oak barrels that flavor wine are 'fingerprinted' by researchers * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For centuries, wine has been aged in oak barrels with the wood imparting flavors described as coconut, vanilla, spice, caramel and smoke, to name a few, that affect the taste and mouthfeel of the wine. But scientists have been unable to identify which tannins -water-soluble compounds found  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Ten librarians receive prestigious 2026 I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year's 10 recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award. Serving communities across the nation, the 2026 honorees are exceptional librarians from academic, public, and school libraries wh  more

NEW YORK, April 6 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Launches Legal System Abuse Awareness Campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin * MALVERN, Pa., April 7, 2026 - The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has deployed comprehensive awareness campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin, underscoring the impact of lawsuit abuse on consumer costs and outlining the need for tort reform. The campaigns utilize digital display ad  more

IRVINE, California, April 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine study finds dangerous lead levels at LA homes declared clean after remediation Community-academic partnership drives policy changes, expands testing and oversight * Even after one of California's largest cleanup efforts, nearly 70 percent of remediated homes near the former Exide battery smelter in Southeast L.A. still exceeded the state's soil lead threshold.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Discover How Multiple Sclerosis Kills Neurons Inflammation caused by the disease damages DNA in neurons that are essential to higher thinking. By Levi Gadye For decades, multiple sclerosis research has focused on myelin, the insulation around the brain's wiring, which gets worn away in MS. Scientists paid less attention to another loss that was  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers develop low-cost blood test to detect multiple cancers and other diseases from a single sample * Key takeaways * In early studies, the blood test, developed by UCLA scientists, shows promise in detecting multiple cancers. * The new method, called MethylScan, works by analyzing cell-free DNA, tiny fragments of genetic material released into the blood when cells die.  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 7 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers develop low-cost blood test to detect multiple cancers and other diseases from a single sample The new method analyzes genome-wide methylation of DNA circulating in the bloodstream to detect liver, lung, ovarian and stomach cancers, as well as several non-cancer conditions * UCLA scientists have developed a simple and cost-effective blood test that, in early studies, shows   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Celebrates 10 Years with New Story-Worthy Hotels Across the Americas * The Georgian, Hotel 1000, Cayo Levantado Resort and The Clayfield to join the growing portfolio of distinctive independent hotels in 2026 CHICAGO (April 6, 2026) - As The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates its 10 th anniversary, Hyatt Hotels Corporati  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 7 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Biochemistry Student Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship By Shawn Salamone University of Toledo biochemistry student Victoria Ho has been named a Barry Goldwater Scholar, earning one of the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate awards available to students studying the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering in the United States. Ho, who is on track to graduate early in December, was se  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Eliminating DEI * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life after graduation. Institutions required DEI statements from facul  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Wyden Probe Third-Party Vendors on Disruptions to Unemployment Benefits Putting Americans' Livelihood at Risk * "Unemployment benefits are a critical bridge for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, yet vendors' haphazard modernization of UI systems can threaten the delivery of these benefits" Text of Letters (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * With her latest project, VCUarts professor creates an accessible indoor ocean Hope Ginsburg's 'Meditation Ocean,' which most recently showed at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, California, inspires those who experience it to 'breathe' with underwater species. By Taylor Colimore, School of the Arts "Meditation Ocean," a project conceived and directed by a Virginia Commonwealth University professor  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 7 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * World Cup Links Cultures Via Spanish Language TV, according to CSUN Prof The FIFA World Cup is headed to the United States, Canada and Mexico. People from all over the world will tune in to cheer on their home country, their parent's home country or their favorite players. But, when they turn on the TV, many will choose a Spanish broadcast channel even though they don't sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Warren, Probe Third-Party Vendors on Disruptions to Unemployment Benefits Putting Americans' Livelihood at Risk * Senators: "Unemployment benefits are a critical bridge for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, yet vendors' haphazard modernization of UI systems can threaten the delivery of these benefits" Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass  more