Sunday - September 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - California Editors

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'Lucha Libro' Comes to Hancock
SANTA MARIA, California, Sept. 4 -- Allan Hancock College posted the following news release: * * * 'Lucha Libro' Comes to Hancock * Written by: Chris McGuinness SEPTEMBER 4, 2026- Allan Hancock College is getting ready to rumble as professional wrestlers trade the squared circle for the library during a free "Lucha Libro" performance open to the community Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Part live professional wrestling match, part literacy event, Lucha Libro brings the colorful characters and high-ener  more
ACTT Project Expands Bilingual Learning for Multilingual Children
POMONA, California, Sept. 4 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * ACTT Project Expands Bilingual Learning for Multilingual Children * In California, about 60% of young children come from households where a language other than English is spoken. Yet English monolingualism remains common in educational settings, leaving many multilingual children with limited access to learning materials that reflect their languages and cultures. Cal Poly Pomona's   more
AECOM selected to support next phase of Ontario Pumped Storage project
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM selected to support next phase of Ontario Pumped Storage project * ONTARIO (September 4, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been engaged by Worley to support the next phase of development of the proposed Ontario Pumped Storage Project (OPSP), a major long-duration energy storage project that could help strengt  more
AI Back-End Networks Switch Sales Surpass Front-End Networks for the First Time in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * AI Back-End Networks Switch Sales Surpass Front-End Networks for the First Time in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 03, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the  more
America First Legal Files Brief on Behalf of a Coalition of U.S. Senators Led by Senator Ted Cruz in Support of Parents Challenging California Law That Allows Schools to Socially Transition Children Without Parental Notification
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files Brief on Behalf of a Coalition of U.S. Senators Led by Senator Ted Cruz in Support of Parents Challenging California Law That Allows Schools to Socially Transition Children Without Parental Notification * America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Holtzman Vogel Josefiak PLLC, has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appea  more
America First Legal Sues California on Behalf of Nick Shirley to Block Enforcement of Unconstitutional "Stop Nick Shirley Act"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Sues California on Behalf of Nick Shirley to Block Enforcement of Unconstitutional "Stop Nick Shirley Act" * Today, America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with John W. Howard of JW Howard Attorneys, filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California against California Attorney General Rob Bonta an  more
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to Fox Digital: California's Affordability Crisis Threatens America's Defense Industrial Base
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by America First California Chairman Mike Garcia, to Fox Digital: * * * California's affordability crisis threatens America's defense industrial base America is investing billions to build the world's most advanced ships, aircraft, missiles, autonomous systems and satellites. But those investments mean little if we do not have the welders, machinists, technicians, engineers and mechanics to  more
American Energy Alliance Leads Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Reject California Waivers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Energy] -- The American Energy Alliance posted the following news release: * * * American Energy Alliance Leads Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Reject California Waivers * WASHINGTON DC (9/4/2026) - Today, a coalition of 25 organizations, led by the American Energy Alliance, sent a letter to members of the United States Congress urging strong support for Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions of disapproval targeting Environmental Protection Agency Clea  more
Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance on Workplace Protections for Employees with Temporary Protected Status
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance on Workplace Protections for Employees with Temporary Protected Status * Guidance reminds California employers of legal obligations amid changes to federal Temporary Protected Status designations OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued guidance to California employers and workers outlining legal obligations and workplac  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Alaska First Quarter 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Alaska First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined 1.6 percent in Anchorage Municipality, the only large county equivalent in Alaska, from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Alaska employment decreased 1.3 percent over the year to 320,100 in March 2026, as measured by the Qua  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Arizona First Quarter 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Arizona First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Arizona from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Arizona employment decreased 0.6 percent over the year to 3,249,100 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in California First Quarter 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in California First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 20 of the 26 largest counties in California with published data from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. California employment increased 0.9 percent over the year to 18,211,800 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Ce  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Hawaii First Quarter 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Hawaii First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined 0.6 percent in Honolulu, the only large county in Hawaii, from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hawaii employment decreased 0.3 percent over the year to 643,900 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employme  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Idaho First Quarter 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Idaho First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Idaho employment increased 1.9 percent over the year to 867,900 in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Employment rose 2.1 percent in Ada County from March 2025 to March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) pro  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Nevada First Quarter 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Nevada First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Nevada employment increased 2.0 percent over the year to 1,575,700 in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Among the state's two largest counties, employment rose 1.6 percent in Clark County and 1.2 percent in Washoe County from March 2025 to Mar  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Oregon First Quarter 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Oregon First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 6 of the 7 largest counties in Oregon from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Oregon employment decreased 1.3 percent over the year to 1,952,300 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (Q  more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Washington First Quarter 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Washington First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 8 of the 10 largest counties in Washington from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Washington employment decreased 0.2 percent over the year to 3,558,600 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment  more
Brookhaven Lab, PsiQuantum Partner to Accelerate Quantum Application Development Using Construct Software Tool
UPTON, New York, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Brookhaven Lab, PsiQuantum Partner to Accelerate Quantum Application Development Using Construct Software Tool Collaboration aims to develop advanced quantum algorithms and applications in support of the U.S. Department of Energy's Quantum Genesis initiative - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and PsiQuantum tod  more
CAIR, CAIR-Chicago Back Quincy Human Rights Commission Resolution Seeking Accountability for Illinois Alderman's Anti-Muslim Posts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-Chicago Back Quincy Human Rights Commission Resolution Seeking Accountability for Illinois Alderman's Anti-Muslim Posts The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with its Chicago chapter (CAIR-Chicago), today expressed full support for the Quincy Human Rights Commission (HRC) following its decisio  more
CAIR-LA Welcomes Arrest of Man Accused of Making Threats Against Temecula Mosque
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Welcomes Arrest of Man Accused of Making Threats Against Temecula Mosque The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed the arrest of a man accused of making threats against the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley (ICTV). SEE: Man Accused of Threatening Mosque, Possessing Illegal Guns Arraigned (https://my  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino's Inland Prosperity Conference Brings Big Ideas and Business Connections to the Region
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's Inland Prosperity Conference brings big ideas and business connections to the region Big ideas, valuable connections and practical tools took center stage at the Inland Prosperity Conference 2026, bringing entrepreneurs and business leaders together to learn, connect and grow. - From finding funding to finding customers, local entrepreneurs got a full day of idea  more
CalState-Los Angeles Celebrates Faculty Excellence at the Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA celebrates faculty excellence at the Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration Six Cal State LA faculty members were recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during the university's first combined Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration on Sept. 4. The theme of the celebration was "A Sky Full of Stars: Every Star. Every Story. O  more
Caltech and KAIST Establish Program to Co-Mentor Tomorrow's Chemists and Drive Future Discoveries
PASADENA, California, Sept. 5 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Caltech and KAIST Establish Program to Co-Mentor Tomorrow's Chemists and Drive Future Discoveries Chemists from Caltech and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) have established a framework of cooperation that will enable joint research projects in chemistry while also nurturing the next generation of scientists in an international research setting. A delegation of C  more
Case Western Reserve: Engineering PhD Candidate Receives Best Paper Award at Authenticity and Provenance in the Age of Generative AI Workshop
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Engineering PhD candidate receives best paper award at Authenticity and Provenance in the Age of Generative AI Workshop Alexander Nemecek, a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer and Data Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, received the best paper award at the Authenticity and Provenance in the Age of Generative AI (APAI) Workshop at the IEEE / CVF Computer Vision and Pattern Recognitio  more
CDPH Issues Immunization Recommendations for 2026-27 Respiratory Virus Season
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 5 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * CDPH Issues Immunization Recommendations for 2026-27 Respiratory Virus Season CDPH and the West Coast Health Alliance reaffirm commitment to vaccine guidance, reflecting a broad consensus on the protective benefits of vaccines What You Need to Know: California believes that immunization is the best protection available against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza  more
Chief Steven Griffin Pledges Community-based Policing at Cal. State-San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Chief Steven Griffin pledges community-based policing at CSUSB Formally sworn in Sept. 4, Chief Steven Griffin emphasized visibility, accountability and relationships as foundations for creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive university community. - Campus safety begins with visibility, conversation and trust, Steven J. Griffin said as he formally took the helm of the C  more
Clark Hill: CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance Author: Maram T. Salaheldin The California Air Resources Board ("CARB") recently released several resources to assist companies preparing for the first reporting cycle under California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act ("SB 253"). The new materials include a voluntary reporting intake platform, plus a v  more
CODEPINK to Join Press Conference With Defenders of Cuba and International Solidarity
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * CODEPINK to Join Press Conference with Defenders of Cuba and International Solidarity WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the September 2, 2026 Congressional Hearing on "Breaking the Blockade: Reassessing the Moral and Legal Failures of U.S.-Cuba Policy," there will be a press conferenc  more
Congressmembers Simon, Green, and Watson Coleman Demand Department of Housing and Urban Development Protect Fair Housing Programs and Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmembers Simon, Green, and Watson Coleman Demand Department of Housing and Urban Development Protect Fair Housing Programs and Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressmembers Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Al Green (D-TX-09), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-11), sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, raising serious concerns   more
Congresswoman Nancy Mace Hits 100 Bills Introduced This Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nancy Mace Hits 100 Bills Introduced This Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 4, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) marked a triple-digit milestone: 100 pieces of legislation introduced this Congress. She ranks 5th out of all 435 House members and has introduced more bills than any other member of South Carolina's House delegation. Each bill starts with a real prob  more
Congresswoman Simon Condemns Trump Administration's Continued Attack on the Civil Rights of Disability Community
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Condemns Trump Administration's Continued Attack on the Civil Rights of Disability Community * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On June 18, 2026, the Trump Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an opinion memo undermining key protections established by the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. which prohibits the unnecessary institutionalization of people with dis  more
Convocation Inspires Students to Embrace Community and Human Ingenuity
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 3 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Convocation Inspires Students to Embrace Community and Human Ingenuity * The first week of classes at Pomona College is underway, and Convocation on Tuesday marked the ceremonial start to the academic year. Faculty in their academic regalia, along with students, staff and guests of the College, streamed from all corners of campus into Bridges Hall of Music to take part in the 110-year-old tradition. "There is  more
COSMOS Completes First Summer Session at UC Merced
MERCED, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * COSMOS Completes First Summer Session at UC Merced * Dozens of California high school students recently finished four weeks on the UC Merced campus, where they delved into topics including nanoparticles, digital twins, bioluminescent squids, and quantum physics. The students took part in COSMOS, or California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science, which expanded to UC Merced for the f  more
DNC: In the States - Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend by hitting the roads or hosting a backyard cookout, they will be spending even more on their holiday plans. Under Trump's failing economy, this year's Labor Day is shaping up to be one of the most expensive ever with gas, cook  more
Earthjustice: Court Decision Prevents Trump Admin From Removing More Than 900 Bison From Federal Land
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Court Decision Prevents Trump Admin from Removing More Than 900 Bison from Federal Land Victory -- Earthjustice and Cochenour Law filed for preliminary injunction for American Prairie in August - Great Falls, MT -- A Montana District Court today granted a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from removing more than 900 bison from federal land in   more
Earthjustice: Trump Administration Proposes Regulations to Rubber Stamp Drilling in Alaska's Western Arctic
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Proposes Regulations to Rubber Stamp Drilling in Alaska's Western Arctic The regulations proposed at the request of the oil industry seek to greenlight potentially massive new oil development in sensitive areas of the Western Arctic - Anchorage, AK -- Today, the Trump administration released a proposed rule to speed up permitting of new oil and gas projects in th  more
ETAMU Alumni Co-Authors New Book about Citizen Science in K-12 Classrooms
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 3 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Alumni Co-Authors New Book about Citizen Science in K-12 Classrooms * East Texas A&M University alum Jill Nugent and colleagues will have an educational book published through Harvard Education Press on February 9, 2027. Nugent graduated from ETAMU in 2003 with her Master of Science in Biological Sciences. Her graduate education provided a  more
Fong, Valadao Condemn California State Water Resources Control Board's Bay-Delta Plan Bait and Switch
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong, Valadao Condemn California State Water Resources Control Board's Bay-Delta Plan Bait and Switch * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Vince Fong (CA-20) and David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement criticizing the State Water Resources Control Board Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan: "In 2022, after years of negotiations, California's public water agencies came together in  more
GARAMENDI AND BLUMENTHAL REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND CREW FROM TOXIC CABIN AIR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * GARAMENDI AND BLUMENTHAL REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND CREW FROM TOXIC CABIN AIR * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced the reintroduction of the Cabin Air Safety Act, bipartisan bicameral legislation to protect airline pilots,   more
Gibson Dunn Advises KKR and NetSPI on NetSPI's Merger with Synack
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advises KKR and NetSPI on NetSPI's Merger with Synack * Gibson Dunn is advising KKR and NetSPI on NetSPI's merger with Synack to form the industry's leading offensive cybersecurity platform. The firm's corporate team is led by partner Abtin Jalali and of counsel Soren Kreider and includes associates Tully Moyer, Chris Ayers, Andy Strader, and Fran  more
Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 23% Year-Over-Year in Q2 2026, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, Sept. 3 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 23% Year-Over-Year in Q2 2026, SEMI Reports * Ongoing AI Investment Momentum Drove Back-to-Back Quarters of Record Results MILPITAS, Calif. - September 3, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association advancing the global semiconductor and electronics desig  more
Gloria Steinem played key roles championing farm workers since the '60s
KEENE, California, Sept. 4 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Gloria Steinem played key roles championing farm workers since the '60s * Gloria Steinem was known for many things. Less known was her dedication and central roles in publicizing United Farm Workers' boycotts, marches and strikes during the 1960s and the decades that followed. Working for New York magazine, Steinem couldn't persuade her editors to let her cover political subjects  more
Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda for AI in K-12 Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda for AI in K-12 Education AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement for Critical Thinking New Bipartisan Legislation will Help K-12 Schools Build AI Labs, Train Teachers, Keep Jersey Students Ahead of Curve Emphasizes Importance of Screen Time Limits In School - RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Today, September 4, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gott  more
Health Warnings Could Reduce Young People's Social Media Use, Stanford Medicine-led Study Finds
STANFORD, California, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Health warnings could reduce young people's social media use, Stanford Medicine-led study finds Teens and young adults say that health warning labels on social media would help them reduce their social media use, a Stanford Medicine study showed. By Erin Digitale Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media -- such as mental health consequences -- have potential to red  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Holding Leon Black in Contempt
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Holding Leon Black in Contempt Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Leon Black, billionaire and primary client of Jeffrey Epstein, defied his subpoena and refused to appear  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement On USPS IG Investigating Trump's Effort to Curb Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement On USPS IG Investigating Trump's Effort to Curb Mail-In Voting Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General launched an inve  more
How can stressed mitochondria actually protect your heart?
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 4 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * How can stressed mitochondria actually protect your heart? * * * Highlights * Salk scientists uncover new advantages and mechanisms of mitohormesis, a process where mitochondrial stress early in life leads to lasting benefits * By inducing mitohormesis in mice, researchers found they could help the heart build lasting resilience against damage from a common chemotherap  more
How the developing human brain takes instructions: Two UCLA studies reveal what guides its most important stem cells
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * How the developing human brain takes instructions: Two UCLA studies reveal what guides its most important stem cells * Key takeaways * In two new studies, UCLA researchers used lab-grown brain organoids, donated human tissue and fused "assembloids" to investigate how radial glia -the stem cells that build the human cerebral cortex -decide which types of brain cells to make. * One stu  more
Huffman, Territorial Delegates, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Public Input on Deep Sea Mining Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Huffman, Territorial Delegates, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Public Input on Deep Sea Mining Proposals Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa), Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-Northern Mariana Islands), Rep. James Moylan (R-Guam  more
ICYMI: Rep. Min Defends Renewable Energy, Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy on National Security and Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Min Defends Renewable Energy, Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy on National Security and Costs * Washington, DC. -Representative Dave Min (CA-47), a member of the House Oversight Committee and its Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, slammed Republicans for using a hearing titled "No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs" to defe  more
ITA Seeks Comments on Duty-Free Scientific Instruments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is inviting comments on applications for duty-free entry of scientific instruments under the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966. The applications cover research equipment including dilution refrigerators, cryostats, lasers, electron microscopes, spectrometers, magnets and spectroscopy systems sought by universities and a research organization. Applicants include  more
IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Announced
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Announced * On September 3, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Council of Trustees heard an update on IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine, including an introduction of the college's first four tenure-track faculty members. The new faculty introduced today were Marina Diioia, Cheryl Doane, Sophia Johnson, and Stephanie Klinesmith. "These facul  more
Kent State Celebrates Artists and Designers With Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Celebrates Artists and Designers With Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series * Kent State University's College of the Arts and College of Architecture and Environmental Design proudly continue the esteemed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, a dynamic platform launched in 2001 to bring celebrated artists and designers to the Kent State campus and Northeast Ohio community. Named in honor of regional ar  more
Kutztown University: Justeson Receives 2026 Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Justeson Receives 2026 Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching Dr. Jeremy Justeson, department chair of Music, received Kutztown University's 2026 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated superlative teaching skills and service to the university. Justeson has served at Kutztown University for 25   more
Littler Issues Commentary: New York Legislature Advances New Restrictions on Severance Agreements
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by shareholder Adriana Foreman, counsel Michael Paglialonga and associate Joseph A. Gusmano: * * * New York Legislature Advances New Restrictions on Severance Agreements The New York Legislature recently passed a bill that would impose new procedural requirements on employers seeking releases of claims in employee severance agreements. The bill, known as the No Severance Ultimatums Act  more
LIZZO, GAL GADOT, SANDRA BULLOCK, CURTIS '50 CENT' JACKSON AND THEO JAMES HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 7-11 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * LIZZO, GAL GADOT, SANDRA BULLOCK, CURTIS '50 CENT' JACKSON AND THEO JAMES HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 7-11 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Monday, Sept. 7 - CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON is here to chat about "Fightland," and MISTY COPELAND talks about her book. Plus, tips on rediscovering what you love about your job. Tuesday, Sept. 8 - LIZZO stop  more
LLUH preventive medicine residency ranked in top three in nation by Doximity
LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 4 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * LLUH preventive medicine residency ranked in top three in nation by Doximity * From left: Silvia Caswell, preventive medicine program director; Elena Colussi-Pelaez, preventive medicine resident physician; and Karen Studer, preventive medicine chair. Loma Linda University Health's preventive medicine residency program has been ranked in the top three in the nation and first in California by Doxi  more
Lopez Named Director of TAMIU Mariachi International
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * Lopez Named Director of TAMIU Mariachi Interancional Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Department of Fine and Performing Arts has named Robert M. Lopez as its newly appointed director of TAMIU Mariachi Internacional. A distinguished trumpeter, music educator, conductor, arranger, and arts advocate, Lopez's career has spanned more than fo  more
Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Property Sale
ENCINO, California, Sept. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Property Sale ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Fox Run Apartments, a 220-unit multifamily asset in St. Charles, Illinois. "Located in a high-demand submarket,   more
Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe of California and Nevada and California State Parks Sign Memorandum of Understanding
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 5 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe of California and Nevada and California State Parks Sign Memorandum of Understanding California State Parks and the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe of California and Nevada (Kootzaduka'a) gathered on Aug. 29 on the shore of Mono Lake to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a relationship to promote successful   more
Nepal Floods: Response Continues As Medicines, Supplies Depart for Hard-Hit Communities
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Floods: Response Continues As Medicines, Supplies Depart for Hard-Hit Communities * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 484 shipments of requested medical aid to 42 U.S. states and territories and 27 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 9.8 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included rare disease treatments,  more
NSA Designation Elevates California Baptist University's Cybersecurity Programs
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 5 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * NSA designation elevates CBU's cybersecurity programs The National Security Agency recently designated California Baptist University a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The classification recognizes CBU's broader institutional commitment to cybersecurity education, professional development, student opportunities, community and industry engagement and the work of CBU's Cent  more
NSWC Corona hosts premiere Digital Transformation in Metrology workshop
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWC Corona hosts premiere Digital Transformation in Metrology workshop * NORCO, Calif. - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division hosted a landmark international workshop on digital integration within the metrology community on May 18-19. This hybrid event brought together over 80 experts from the Department of War, other U.S. federal agencies, industry, and partner nations - to forge a path tow  more
Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states * Registered nurses at three Prime Healthcare hospitals in two states -Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev.; West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, Calif.; and nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, Calif. -gave notice to  more
Olympia Fields nurses announce strike for Sept. 15. In solidarity, RNs at five other Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states to sympathy strike or picket
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Olympia Fields nurses announce strike for Sept. 15. In solidarity, RNs at five other Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states to sympathy strike or picket * Nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois, gave notice to Prime Healthcare today that they will hold a strike for one day on September 15 to protest the administration's retaliation against nurses who  more
Optimizing Military Programs Delivery: Louisville District advances innovative barracks delivery at Fort Hunter Liggett
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Optimizing Military Programs Delivery: Louisville District advances innovative barracks delivery at Fort Hunter Liggett * The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is helping the U.S. Army deliver critical barracks infrastructure faster and more efficiently through an innovative project at Fort Hunter Liggett, California. The approximately $250 million project will replace five a  more
Oracle: Communities That Inspire Our Work for Families and Professionals in Southern New Mexico
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 5 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Communities that Inspire Our Work for Families and Professionals in Southern New Mexico Partnerships introduce new educational centers, expand academic and professional field opportunities, and improve access to daily essentials By Colleen Cassity, Global Head, Oracle Social Impact For more than 30 years, Oracle philanthropy has worked alongside local organi  more
Padilla, Welch Condemn DOJ's Failure to Vigorously Defend Fundamental Gun Violence Prevention Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Welch Condemn DOJ's Failure to Vigorously Defend Fundamental Gun Violence Prevention Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led eleven colleagues in condemning the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s refusal to seek immediate appellate relief from a recent district court decision striking down key  more
Paul Cooper Named Chief of UC-Irvine Police Department
IRVINE, California, Sept. 4 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Paul Cooper named chief of UC Irvine Police Department Veteran leader brings more than 40 years of service in law enforcement to the role - Paul Cooper has been appointed the next chief of police for the University of California, Irvine. He has been a member of the UC Irvine Police Department since 2018 and has served the university in a variety of roles, including assistant ch  more
Paul Hastings Advises Arcline in Financing the Acquisition of Avantus Aerospace From Inflexion
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Arcline in Financing the Acquisition of Avantus Aerospace From Inflexion * Paul Hastings LLP is advising Arcline Investment Management, a private investment firm with over $30 billion in assets under management, on financing its acquisition of Avantus Aerospace Group Limited, a leading provider of engineered shims and fasteners for the global aerospac  more
Paul Hastings Advises Carlyle in Asset-Backed Financing of Diversified Energy's $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Birch
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Carlyle in Asset-Backed Financing of Diversified Energy's $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Birch * Paul Hastings LLP advised Carlyle in connection with their asset-backed securitization financing of approximately $1.5 billion for Diversified Energy Company's acquisition of Birch Permian Holdings Inc., a leading independent oil and gas producer with operati  more
Paul Hastings Advises Wynnchurch Capital in Trimlite's Acquisition of KW Building Products
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Wynnchurch Capital in Trimlite's Acquisition of KW Building Products * Paul Hastings LLP advised Wynnchurch Capital in Trimlite's acquisition of KW Building Products LLC, a wholesale distributor of residential doors, windows and related building products and a wholly owned subsidiary of Clay-Ingels LLC. Private Equity partner Chris Sheaffer led the P  more
Princeton Welcomes Class of 2030 That Reflects Continuing Commitment to Socio-economic Diversity
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 5 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton welcomes Class of 2030 that reflects continuing commitment to socio-economic diversity By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications Princeton has welcomed the Class of 2030 for the 2026-27 academic year, including one of the largest number of lower-income first-year students in the University's history. In the first-year Class of 2030, approximately 25% of the class are lower-income students elig  more
Rand Issues Commentary: AI Can Now Design Viruses. We Need Biosecurity Guardrails Now
SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 5 -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * AI Can Now Design Viruses. We Need Biosecurity Guardrails Now By Steph Guerra This commentary was originally published by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on September 4, 2026. "Nature is the world's worst bioterrorist" is a common maxim in the field of biosecurity, a reference to the idea that naturally emerging pathogens cause far more deaths than any biological attack a terrorist could carry o  more
Rand Issues Commentary: Tomorrow's Victory and the Army of the Future - Forecasting the Next Steps in Ukraine's Military Evolution
SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 5 -- Rand issued the following commentary: * * * Tomorrow's Victory and the Army of the Future: Forecasting the Next Steps in Ukraine's Military Evolution Commentary By Jacob Parakilas and Oliver Gill Amidst a changing strategic context which has seen Russian fortunes recede from their high water mark, Ukraine's armed forces are facing another inflection point. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) of 2026 bear little resemblance to the army which faced Russia's   more
Rep. Comer Issues Letter to Los Angeles City Mayor Bass
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following letter to Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 2, 2026 The Honorable Karen Bass Mayor City of Los Angeles 200 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Mayor Bass: The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is investigating potential  more
Rep. Correa Issues Letter to Interior Secretary Burgum, National Park Service Comptroller Bowron
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and National Park Service Comptroller Jessica Bowron: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 2, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington DC 20240 - Ms. Jessica Bowron Comptroller Exercising the Delegated Authority of the Director National Park Service 1849 C Street N.W. Washington, DC   more
Rep. Crockett Issues Letter to Justice Dept. A.G. Blanche, Civil Rights Asst. A.G. Dhillon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Blanche and Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the civil rights division: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 02, 2026 Mr. Todd W. Blanche Attorney General of the United States United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20  more
Rep. Garcia, 20 Co-signers Issue Letter to Postmaster General Steiner
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with 20 co-signers to Postmaster General David Steiner: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 The Honorable David Steiner Postmaster General U.S. Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20260 Dear Postmaster General Steiner: We write with extreme alarm regarding a recent whistleblower discl  more
Rep. Valadao, 8 Co-signers Issue Letter to Calif. Gov. Newsom
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following letter with eight co-signers to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor State of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, California 95814 Dear Governor Newsom, We strongly oppose the California Energy Commission's (CEC) attempt to restrict consumers to purchase only replacement tires that meet arbitrary C  more
REPS LIEU, SUBRAMANYAM, AND NEGUSE INTRODUCE THE NO PARDON PAYDAYS ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REPS LIEU, SUBRAMANYAM, AND NEGUSE INTRODUCE THE NO PARDON PAYDAYS ACT * Yesterday, Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), and Joe Neguse (D-CO) introduced the No Pardon Paydays Act.  Trump has handed out blanket pardons to January 6th insurrectionists and those who padded his pockets - including those who engaged in acts of violence. Many of the January 6th insu  more
Reps. Garcia, Morelle Issue Letter to Postal Service IG Hull
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, to Postal Service Inspector General Tammy Hull: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 2, 2026 The Honorable Tammy Hull Inspector General U.S. Postal Service 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 Dear Inspector General H  more
Reps. Jordan, Fuller, Issa Issue Letter to Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council Chair Pryor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Clay Fuller, R-Georgia, and Darrell E. Issa, R-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, to Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council Chair William H. Pryor Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 The Honorable William H. Pryor, Jr. Chair Judicial Council of the E  more
Reps. Kim, Nunn Introduce Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Kim, Nunn Introduce Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. -As first reported in the Washington Examiner, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) joined Reps. Zach Nunn (IA-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Angie Craig (MN-02) in introducing the Congressional Pension Accountability Act to end taxpayer-funded pension benefits for Members of Congress who are expelled or  more
Reps. Scott, Mannion Issue Letter to NLRB General Counsel Carey
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, to National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Crystal S. Carey: * * * Here is the text of the letter: The Honorable Crystal S. Carey General Counsel National Labor Relations Board 1015 Half Street, SE Washington, DC 20570 Dear General Counsel Carey: Following your recent appearance before t  more
Research presentations span infant sleep to cancer therapy
ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Research presentations span infant sleep to cancer therapy * How does sleep shape the infant brain? How can research inform addiction-related public policy? What makes us who we are? These and other topics are part of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's 2026-27 Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series. Eighteen leading scientists will share the latest   more
Riverside Community College District Welcomes First International Exchange Students From China
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 4 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD Welcomes First International Exchange Students from China When six students from Beijing University of Agriculture in China arrived in Southern California in late August, they became the first international exchange students to visit the Riverside Community College District, marking a new chapter in RCCD's more than 20 years of international education and laying the groundwork for   more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/28/2026-9/4/2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/28/2026-9/4/2026 * Condemning ICE's Abuse of Power & Harmful Tactics in Connecticut [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a public forum to receive testimony from the Danbury community about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s destructive and indiscri  more
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory: Ultrafast electrons and lasers open possibilities for better imaging and sensing technologies
MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 3 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Ultrafast electrons and lasers open possibilities for better imaging and sensing technologies * By Emily Ayshford #Key takeaways: * A SLAC/Stanford University research team sent charged electrons into semiconductor samples, then used ultrafast laser pulses to optically probe the result. * Not only could the researchers detect high-energy particles in real time, they also fo  more
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi visits SFSU to discuss enrollment growth, academic innovation and student success
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 4 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi visits SFSU to discuss enrollment growth, academic innovation and student success * San Francisco State University welcomed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to campus Aug. 28 for a conversation with University leaders about SFSU's enrollment growth, academic innovation and commitment to preparing students for successful careers. Pelosi, w  more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: AI Could Ease Looming Medicaid Work-Requirement Rollout--If Deployed Carefully
STANFORD, California, Sept. 5 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * AI Could Ease Looming Medicaid Work-Requirement Rollout--If Deployed Carefully In Brief * AI tools may help states implement burdensome new Medicaid work requirements, provided their use is limited to the tasks AI performs well. * Predictive AI tools will likely force states to decide whether to prioritize minimizing the risk of wrongful disenrollments or   more
Stanford University Law School: Rise of Legal Engineering
STANFORD, California, Sept. 4 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * The Rise of Legal Engineering * A new kind of leader is emerging across the legal sector. These professionals combine legal expertise with an engineering mindset, helping shape how legal teams use AI and adapt to rapid change. Stanford Law School's Executive Education program and the Stanford Law AI Initiative are launching the Stanford Legal Engineering Academy to better prepare these leaders f  more
State Marijuana Laws & the Dormant Commerce Clause Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11475) by legislative attorney David H. Carpenter: * * * State Marijuana Laws and the Dormant Commerce Clause Federal law classifies marijuana as a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and, thus, criminalizes many marijuana-related activities. Despite these federal prohibitions, a majority of U.S. states have adopted laws permitting certa  more
TAMIU Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts Appoints New Orchestra Director
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts Appoints New Orchestra Director The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Department of Fine and Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Science welcomes Dr. Allison Gaines as its newly appointed Orchestra Director and instructional associate professor of Music. Gaines is a bassist, conductor, educa  more
Texas contractor celebrates legal victory as court affirms his right to jury trial
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas contractor celebrates legal victory as court affirms his right to jury trial * Texas City, Texas; September 4, 2026: A Texas contractor celebrated a legal victory yesterday after a federal court ruled that he was wrongfully denied a jury trial when the local government destroyed a house without notice. Michael Ramirez sued the City of Texas City over the demoli  more
TikTok Returns to TIFF, Celebrating the Creators and Fans Shaping Film Fandom
LOS ANGLES, California, Sept. 5 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok returns to TIFF, celebrating the creators and fans shaping film fandom TikTok is heading to #TIFF26 to spotlight creators, emerging filmmakers and the fans moving film culture forward. - This September, TikTok is proud to return as the Official Platform Partner at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and presenting partner for the Special Presentat  more
Trade association fights New Jersey's race-based lending mandate
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Trade association fights New Jersey's race-based lending mandate * Trenton, New Jersey: A national mortgage lending trade association filed a lawsuit today challenging a New Jersey rule that threatens lenders and landlords with discrimination liability for using neutral, merit-based underwriting and leasing standards. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) argues tha  more
Trump executive order targets federal protections for wolves
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Political] -- Humane World Action Fund issued the following news release: * * * Trump executive order targets federal protections for wolves * New directive calls for a review of Endangered Species Act protections for gray and Mexican wolves, potentially opening the door to expanded killing. WASHINGTON (September 4, 2026)-Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislation Fu  more
UC Davis Law: Judge Judy Hersher Explores 'the Humanity of Judging'
DAVIS, California, Sept. 5 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Judge Judy Hersher Explores 'the Humanity of Judging' By Carla Meyer For many law students, becoming a judge represents the pinnacle of a legal career and the ultimate expression of one's commitment to justice. Judy Holzer Hersher '84, a retired Sacramento Superior Court judge, has established an endowment at UC Davis Law for the Study of Judicial Philosophy and Jurisprudence in t  more
UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Surf's Up - How the Seafloor Shapes Breaking Waves
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Surf's Up: How the Seafloor Shapes Breaking Waves New study reveals how seafloor slope and wave height shape breaking waves and the turbulence that moves sand along the coast Author: Hallie Jacobs A new study spearheaded by surfing scientists with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego revealed the physical relationships underlyi  more
UCLA Health: Study Identifies Stress-response Cells, Points to New Treatment Target
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Study identifies stress-response cells, points to new treatment target UCLA researchers say antenna-like structures on support cells in the brain's fear center shrink under stress, and restoring them eases stress behaviors - A new study led by UCLA Health researchers has identified a specific type of brain cell and a tiny structure on its surface that changes when the body is under stress,   more
UCLA Transportation expands fare-free transportation to more employees
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Transportation expands fare-free transportation to more employees * UCLA is helping ease employees' commute to campus -and reducing their carbon footprint -by expanding access to its fare-free public transit program. UCLA employees earning less than six figures annually are now eligible for a free quarterly transit pass that provides unlimited access to 13 major Southern California  more
UConn Professor Takes on HIV/AIDS Denialists Yet Again
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Professor Takes on HIV/AIDS Denialists Yet Again * These days, Seth Kalichman takes note of the lack of headlines about HIV and AIDS, especially as compared to the number of stories that dotted front pages in the 1980s and 1990s. "It's what we were all working for," says Kalichman, a professor of psychological sciences at UConn. "It's just not the same crisis that it once was. It's still a p  more
University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute Hosts Two Visiting Research Fellows for the Fall 2026 Semester
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: * * * Kroc Institute hosts two visiting research fellows for the fall 2026 semester Author: Kate Chester Two visiting research fellows are part of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies for fall 2026, kicking off the Institute's Visiting Research Fellows Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program brings outstanding peace studies scholar  more
University of Wyoming Chemistry Professor Receives Prestigious George C. Pimentel Prize
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Chemistry Professor Receives Prestigious George C. Pimentel Prize David T. Anderson, a University of Wyoming chemistry professor, was awarded the prestigious George C. Pimentel Prize for Advances in Matrix Isolation at the Chemistry and Physics at Low Temperatures conference Aug. 2-6 at Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany. The biennial international award recognizes outstanding, career-defining contribu  more
UNM Art professor featured in prestigious National Gallery of Art exhibit
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Art professor featured in prestigious National Gallery of Art exhibit * The National Gallery of Art, in Washington, D.C, is currently featuring photography by Subhankar Banerjee, professor of art and founder and director of The University of New Mexico's Center for Environmental Arts & Humanities, in the Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography exhibit. Professor of Art and Eco  more
USC Chabad Ushers in New Era as Hub of Trojan Jewish Life
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * USC Chabad ushers in new era as hub of Trojan Jewish life University leaders, students, alumni and supporters celebrate at unveiling of $10 million expansion of the university's Jewish student center. By Greg Hernandez At Sunday's joyous ceremony celebrating the $10 million expansion of the USC Chabad Jewish Student Center, Rabbi Dov Wagner shared his hope for the now 12,000-square-foo  more
Verisk CargoNet Reports Persistent Labor Day Cargo Theft Exposure Across U.S. Freight Networks
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 5 (TNSxrep) -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Verisk CargoNet Reports Persistent Labor Day Cargo Theft Exposure Across U.S. Freight Networks Five-year Verisk CargoNet analysis underscores holiday exposure as theft methods become more selective and sophisticated Key Takeaways * Verisk CargoNet analyzed 273 theft events that occurred during the Labor Day holiday periods from 2021 through 2025.   more
Westmont College: Colleges Launch National Christian Theater Network
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 5 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Colleges Launch National Christian Theater Network By Scott Craig Driven by the belief that collective collaboration far outweighs individual effort, nearly 20 theater professionals from across the country gathered at Westmont College on August 13-14 to launch the Association of Christian Theatre Schools (ACTS). Funded by a grant from the Lilly Network, the new initiative helps faith-based drama faculty g  more
What Can You Do With 50,000 GPUs?
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With 50,000 GPUs? * The Argonne Training Program on Extreme-Scale Computing (ATPESC) brings researchers together for two weeks of intensive training in the software, algorithms and computing systems used for large-scale scientific applications. This year, 75 researchers were selected from a worldwide pool of applicants, including 4 from USC   more