Monday - September 28, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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'DANCING WITH THE STARS' CRUISES THROUGH THE CLASSICS ON 'YACHT ROCK NIGHT' ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'DANCING WITH THE STARS' CRUISES THROUGH THE CLASSICS ON 'YACHT ROCK NIGHT' ON ABC AND DISNEY+ * Download Assets HERE "Yacht Rock Night" - The ballroom sets sail as the 13 remaining couples cruise into "Yacht Rock Night," where the celebrities and their professional partners will rock the boat with performances set to smooth grooves, soft-rock classics and i  more
412th Test Wing, Make-A-Wish Help Dream Come True
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * 412th Test Wing, Make-A-Wish Help Dream Come True * For most military members, civilians and contractors who pass through the gates of Edwards Air Force Base, California, every day, the enthusiasm can easily become routine. The initial awe of shaping the future of American airpower is often pushed aside by tight deadlines, endless reports and daily tasks. However, for those on the outside, access to this hi  more
A First Look at What's New This Fall
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A First Look at What's New This Fall * Fall quarter has a way of making campus feel new again. This year, it really is. The long-awaited Triton Center is beginning to open, a new major is bridging business and data science, and new resources and experiences are arriving across campus. Whether this is your first quarter at UC San Diego or your final year, here are some of the chang  more
A Lifetime of Giving Back: Tony and Elaine Sanchez
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * A Lifetime of Giving Back: Tony and Elaine Sanchez * University Libraries Alumni of the Year: Tony and Elaine Sanchez Tony Sanchez '88 BS Political Science Executive vice president, Business development and external relations, NV Energy Elaine Sanchez '95 BS Political Science and Criminal Justice Board of trustees member, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Elaine and Ton  more
A New Prescription for Impact: Alumnus Johans Acosta's Journey Into AI
POMONA, California, Sept. 24 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * A New Prescription for Impact: Alumnus Johans Acosta's Journey Into AI * Johans Acosta grew up alongside a brother with severe epilepsy. He saw what it took from his brother and what it asked of his family, and he wanted to do something about it. So the Orange County native made a plan: he would become a pediatric neurosurgeon. When he got into his teens, he changed course. "I   more
AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development * Artificial intelligence systems that escape human control pose potentially catastrophic harms, and Congress must establish federal oversight and a system of international cooperation to ensure the safety of AI model development, Attorney General Nick Brown and a b  more
Alaska Airlines Strengthens Its Seattle-area Network With Major Paine Field Growth
SEATTLE, Sept. 25 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * Alaska Airlines strengthens its Seattle-area network with major Paine Field growth Sep 24, 2026 Puget Sound area travelers will have more ways to fly from Seattle Paine Field (PAE) next summer, with Alaska Airlines planning a major expansion that will bring more flights, more seats and more convenient access to the West Coast. Starting this Fall, Alaska w  more
Alston & Bird Adds High-Stakes Commercial Litigation Partners in Century City and San Francisco
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Alston & Bird Adds High-Stakes Commercial Litigation Partners in Century City and San Francisco Alston & Bird has added two new partners to its Litigation & Trial Practice Group, expanding the firm's West Coast commercial litigation capabilities. Devin Donohue joins the firm's Century City office and Andy Hutchison joins the San Francisco office. Together, Devin and Andy bri  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Democrat AGs Settle With Paramount, Clearing Way for Merger
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Democrat AGs settle with Paramount, clearing way for merger James Erwin 09/22/2026 The long-anticipated merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is finally happening after Paramount reached a settlement with the dozen states whose Democrat attorneys general had sued to stop the deal. The settlement, announced on Monday, also included the Writers Guild of America, the union representing screenwriters. W  more
Amidst Worsening Staffing Crisis, Sens. Schiff and Whitehouse Renew Probe of Fish and Wildlife Service after Dodging Lawmakers' Inquiries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Amidst Worsening Staffing Crisis, Sens. Schiff and Whitehouse Renew Probe of Fish and Wildlife Service after Dodging Lawmakers' Inquiries * Senators emphasize that staff and resources are spread thin, drastically impacting the ability to protect wildlife and public lands Washington, D.C. - After the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) sidestepped repeated inquiries from lawmakers regarding the   more
APHIS Expands Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine in San Diego County, California
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine in San Diego County, California * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agri  more
Apply to SFSU for Fall 2027 admission
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 24 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Apply to SFSU for Fall 2027 admission * Looking for an affordable college education that can open doors to a successful career? San Francisco State University welcomes applications for fall 2027 admission beginning Thursday, Oct. 1. Located in one of the world's leading hubs for technology, business, arts and innovation, SFSU gives students access to opportunit  more
As Gas and Diesel Prices Spike, Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Levy an Excess Profits Tax on Big Oil Companies to Discourage Price Gouging
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As Gas and Diesel Prices Spike, Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Levy an Excess Profits Tax on Big Oil Companies to Discourage Price Gouging * Los Angeles, CA - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to levy an excess profits tax on big oil companies to discourage price gouging and ensure oil companies aren't profiting off of prolonged war and oil market instabilit  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow   more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victories from State's Highest Court, Confirming Authority to Issue Binding Directives to Riverside Sheriff and Ordering Sheriff to Return Voted Ballots to the Registrar of Voters
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victories from State's Highest Court, Confirming Authority to Issue Binding Directives to Riverside Sheriff and Ordering Sheriff to Return Voted Ballots to the Registrar of Voters * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement on the California Supreme Court decisions in Bonta v. Bianco and Cervantes v.   more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check t  more
Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats * California is tackling AI threats head on, the federal government should be too OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to regulate large scale AI models and developers in l  more
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thun  more
Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, Attorney General Nessel and the coalition w  more
Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grou  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general, today called on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In their letter, Raoul and the coalition warn that reports of recent incidents de  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 23 states and attorneys general, urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence.   more
Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendation  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in an urgent, bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress, calling for immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John  more
Banner Health launches Walk with a Doc chapter in Fort Collins
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health launches Walk with a Doc chapter in Fort Collins * FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Sept. 24, 2026) - Banner Health is bringing Walk with a Doc, the national program that pairs a short health talk with a community walk, to Fort Collins. The new chapter will host free walks on the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, with the next walk taking pla  more
Barbie Brings the Ultimate Fashion Styling Experience to Roblox With Barbie DreamStyle
EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 25 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Barbie Brings the Ultimate Fashion Styling Experience to Roblox with Barbie DreamStyle Barbie's wardrobe has just received a Roblox-sized upgrade, and everyone's invited! Mattel Game Studios, in partnership with Roblox and Roblox developer Exclusible, today announced Barbie DreamStyle, the ultimate fashion styling experience, available now! In Barbie DreamStyle, creativity takes center   more
BlueGreen Alliance Applauds New California Data Center Laws Protecting Ratepayers and Supporting Responsible Growth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, posted the following news release: * * * BlueGreen Alliance Applauds New California Data Center Laws Protecting Ratepayers and Supporting Responsible Growth * The BlueGreen Alliance applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing SB 886 (Padilla) and AB 2383 (Zbur), two measures supported by the BlueGreen Alliance's (BGA) California coalition of labor and environmental part  more
Bureau of Reclamation Finalizes Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Cachuma Project Facilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation Finalizes Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Cachuma Project Facilities New contract ensures continued reliable service and stewardship of critical water infrastructure. Sep 24, 2026 FRESNO, Calif. -- The Bureau of Reclamation announces the execution of the amended contract with the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (Contract No. 14 06 200 5222  more
CAIR-LA Welcomes End to USC's 'Disturbing' Sale of Human Cadavers for Israeli Military Training, Continues to Call for Accountability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-LA Welcomes End to USC's 'Disturbing' Sale of Human Cadavers for Israeli Military Training, Continues to Call for Accountability September 24, 2026 The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), Southern California's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, today welcomed the University of Southern California (USC)'s st  more
California Institute of Technology: Advancing Infertility Treatment Through Human Germ Cell Formation
PASADENA, California, Sept. 25 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Advancing Infertility Treatment through Human Germ Cell Formation September 24, 2026 Infertility affects about one in six people of reproductive age, yet its causes often remain unexplained. In some cases, infertility may originate before a person is even born, very early in their own embryonic development, when primordial germ cells--the cells that eventually give rise to eggs and sperm  more
California Requires Disclosure of AI-Generated People in Advertising
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * California Requires Disclosure of AI-Generated People in Advertising * California has enacted what will no doubt be the most consequential AI disclosure law in the United States, especially if "consequential" is measured in potential monetary impact to brands using AI in their advertising. The law, SB 1050, which Governor Newsome signed September 17 and which would go into eff  more
California State University TRIO Pre-College Programs Director Mauga Opposes Proposed Revisions Threatening TRIO Program Stability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 9/23/2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Eval  more
CEQA Appeals Increasingly Target Infill Development, with Housing the Top Target, Holland & Knight Study Finds
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * CEQA Appeals Increasingly Target Infill Development, with Housing the Top Target, Holland & Knight Study Finds * SAN FRANCISCO (September 24, 2026) - California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeals are increasingly targeting housing and essential infrastructure in existing California communities, according to a new Holland & Knight study of appellate decisions fro  more
Chariton Valley Chooses AI-Native Calix One
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Chariton Valley Chooses AI-Native Calix One * SAN JOSE, Calif.-September 24, 2026-Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Chariton Valley Telephoneopens in a new tab has adopted Calix Agent Workforce Cloud(tm) on the AI-native Calix One(tm) platform. The Missouri-based cooperative will use secure agentic workflows to scale a proven busi  more
Clark Hill: Right To Know - September 2026, Vol. 45
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Right To Know - September 2026, Vol. 45 September 24, 2026 Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed (https://www.clarkhill.com/right-to-know/). View previous issues and sign up to receive future newsletters by email here. Litigation & Enforcement: * CalPriva  more
Clemson statistician helps map regional shifts in global warming
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson statistician helps map regional shifts in global warming * Record-breaking global temperatures and extreme weather events have sparked intense debate over global warming acceleration. A new study published in Nature Communications, co-authored by Clemson University statistician Rebecca Killick, finds that global warming has not accelerated at the same rate everywhere. Instead, recent acceleratio  more
CODEPINK Disrupts The Nature Conservancy at Climate Week for Failing to Address U.S. Militarism
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- 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: * * * Sept. 24, 2026 CODEPINK Disrupts The Nature Conservancy at Climate Week for Failing to Address U.S. Militarism New York City -- CODEPINK disrupted a Climate Week event hosted by The Nature Conservancy, one of the world's largest conservation organizations, demanding that big g  more
Community Voices Drive Change in Malawi
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * Community Voices Drive Change in Malawi * The following piece was written by Davies Mwachumu, AHF Malawi's Advocacy and Marketing Officer. For communities to access quality health services, medicines and other essential health commodities must be available when and where they are needed. At Chinsapo Health Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi, however, the arrangement for accessing medicines was creat  more
Congresswoman Simon and Congressman DeSaulnier Introduce Legislation to Establish a Commission to Identify, Investigate, and Remedy Historical Injustices by Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon and Congressman DeSaulnier Introduce Legislation to Establish a Commission to Identify, Investigate, and Remedy Historical Injustices by Federal Agencies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) introduced the Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act, legislation that would establish a "Commission f  more
Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their studen  more
Cooley Bolsters Congressional Investigations Practice With Veteran Republican Capitol Hill Counsel
PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 25 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Bolsters Congressional Investigations Practice With Veteran Republican Capitol Hill Counsel September 23, 2026 Cooley today announced that Jessica Donlon joined the firm as a partner in its congressional investigations practice and global litigation department in Washington, DC. Donlon's arrival further strengthens Cooley's Chambers-ranked bipartisan congressional investigations practice,   more
Cotality : 10 Things to Know About the Property Market - September 2026
IRVINE, California, Sept. 25 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: September 2026 IRVINE, Calif., September 24, 2026 -- Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, released its latest list on the 10 things to know about the property market for September 2026. National headlines conceal growing fractures within the housing market. Equity-rich homeowne  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Emerspring Mattresses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Emerspring Mattresses Hazard: The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: September 24, 2026 Units: About 263 Consumer Contact: Style Homeware email at EmerspringMattressRecall@outlook.com. Recall Details Description: This recall involves Emersprin  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Light-Up Glasses, Crown Headbands, Sparkle Headbands, Ties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Light-Up Glasses, Crown Headbands, Sparkle Headbands and Ties Hazard: The recalled children's toys violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain button cell batteries and the compartments that hold the batteries can be easily accessed by children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children. When button cell and coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested bat  more
CSUN Partners with Maynard Institute to Offer Free Training for California Journalists
NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 24 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Partners with Maynard Institute to Offer Free Training for California Journalists * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge is partnering with the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education to conduct the Propel Regional Training for news editors and managers across the state on Oct.   more
CSUSB Recognizes CNS Science Carnival Planning Committee
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 25 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB recognizes CNS Science Carnival planning committee Fourteen CSUSB faculty and staff members are being recognized for helping plan the spring 2026 Science Carnival, which welcomed nearly 500 Inland Empire students, teachers, staff and families. September 24, 2026 Cal State San Bernardino recognizes 14 faculty and staff members whose contributions helped bring the C  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Defeats Trump Administration's Illegal Attempts to Defund Head Start and Other Programs
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 25 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings defeats Trump Administration's illegal attempts to defund Head Start and other programs September 24, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to defund Head Start and other programs in Delaware has been defeated in Court. On Monday, September 21, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island  more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Scientists Get Real-Time Look Inside Spacecraft Heat Shields During Extreme Heat Conditions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Get Real-Time Look Inside Spacecraft Heat Shields During Extreme Heat Conditions By Gianna FazioLiu September 24, 2026 X-ray imaging and AI-powered analysis reveal how heat shield materials degrade microscopically during atmospheric reentry conditions. Key Takeaways * Through a decade-long partnership between the ALS and NASA, researchers are stu  more
Earthjustice: Proposed National Grid 'Rate Stabilization Plan' is a Rate Hike In Disguise
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 25 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Proposed National Grid "Rate Stabilization Plan" is a Rate Hike In Disguise The petition increases and delays costs rather than delivering real rate relief, while locking customers into expensive fossil fuel infrastructure - New York, NY -- Today, Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) joined hundreds of New Yorkers in raising concerns about National Grid's proposed "rate stabiliza  more
Equality California Announces Latest Round of Endorsements Ahead of Midterm Elections
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Announces Latest Round of Endorsements Ahead of Midterm Elections * September 24, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057/MOBILE: (213) 355-3057/EMAIL: press@eqca.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today announced the endorsement of 52   more
Experian Expands Instant Income and Employment Verification Network Through New Integration With Workday
COSTA MESA, California, Sept. 25 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian expands instant income and employment verification network through new integration with Workday Integration gives businesses greater choice and flexibility to streamline verification decisions and improve the consumer experience Costa Mesa, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 -- In a move to broaden the verifications landscape and support faster, more informed decisions, Experi  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable Against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * September 24, 2026 California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer CBD Franchising, Inc. v. One Day Doors & Closets, Inc., No. B342711 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 19, 2026) At a Glance * The California Court of Appeal held that a post-term noncompete covenant in a franchise agreement was void under Business & Prof  more
Fielding Graduate University Highlights Excelsior Constellation Network Designed to Eliminate Credit Loss and Expand Degree Pathways
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 25 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Building the Constellation By Catherine Ryan September 24, 2026 Excelsior's growing partnership network creates clear educational pathways and expands opportunities for students and alums to advance their learning. When students move from one institution or degree program to another, they can lose credits, repeat coursework, and spend more time and money reaching the next academic milestone.  more
Five Excellent Alumni Receive 2026 Goshen College Alumni Awards
GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Five excellent alumni receive 2026 Goshen College alumni awards Sep 24 2026 Five excellent alumni have been chosen to receive Goshen College's 2026 alumni awards for their commitment to living out the college's motto, "Culture for Service," and for exemplifying the college's core values. They will receive their awards during the Homecoming Weekend festivities. The 2026 alumni awardees are: * Jonathan Shenk '88, Pr  more
FLORENCE PUGH, JOSH CHARLES, SHEMAR MOORE, JOSH HARTNETT, ZACH BRAFF AND DONALD FAISON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 28-OCT. 2 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * FLORENCE PUGH, JOSH CHARLES, SHEMAR MOORE, JOSH HARTNETT, ZACH BRAFF AND DONALD FAISON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 28-OCT. 2 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Monday, Sept. 28 - MARK DUPLASS talks   more
Getty Announces Fall Events Featuring Performances, Food & Drinks and Family Fun
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Getty Announces Fall Events Featuring Performances, Food & Drinks and Family Fun * The Getty Center and Getty Villa museums have a lively autumn lined up for visitors at the museums with an array of programs to fulfill a wide range of tastes. Familiar culinary and performance series events return this fall, along with art talks and all-ages workshops that complement new exhibitions. Perfor  more
Gettysburg College: Holding the Door Open - Jenny Stone '76 Commits $2.4 Million to Support Student Experiences
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Holding the door open: Jenny Stone '76 commits $2.4 million to support student experiences Jenny Stone '76 found mentors, opportunity, and direction at Gettysburg College, opening the door to a trailblazing career in athletic training and Olympic sports medicine. Today, she gives back to help future students discover their own paths. - Jenny Stone '76 sometimes says her career in athletic training bega  more
Gibson Dunn Secures Ninth Circuit Victory Barring Class Action Challenging Delta Air Lines' Flight Emissions
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Ninth Circuit Victory Barring Class Action Challenging Delta Air Lines' Flight Emissions * On September 23, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a Western District of Washington ruling and held that the Clean Air Act expressly preempts state-law claims seeking to impose liability for aircraft emissions at Seattle-T  more
Gibson Dunn Wins Dismissal of Antitrust Lawsuit Against Chevron
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Wins Dismissal of Antitrust Lawsuit Against Chevron * Gibson Dunn won a dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel against our client Chevron, along with BP, Exxon, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute (API). This had been the first major attempt by a state attorney general to bring climate litigation u  more
Gilles Vonsattel to Tackle All 32 of Beethoven's Sonatas in Coast-to-Coast Performances
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Gilles Vonsattel to Tackle All 32 of Beethoven's Sonatas in Coast-to-Coast Performances * Gilles Vonsattel is in the midst of a multi-year journey through one of the most challenging and important catalogs in the classical music canon.The professor of piano in the Department of Music and Dance is traveling from coast to coast, performing all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas in a series of conc  more
Gov. Newsom: California's Largest New Water Storage Project Takes a Major Step Forward
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 24, 2026 California's largest new water storage project takes a major step forward Sites Reservoir project moves closer to construction What you need to know: Sites Reservoir is an important part of California's strategy to capture wet-season flows and build water resilience in a hotter, drier climate -- and the project recently reached an important milestone to move it closer t  more
Gov. Newsom: Report Shows Major Progress in California on Preparing for Wildfire, Avoiding Millions of Tons of Carbon Pollution and Toxic Smoke
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 24, 2026 Report shows major progress in California on preparing for wildfire, avoiding millions of tons of carbon pollution and toxic smoke What you need to know: As Governor Newsom highlights California's climate leadership during Climate Week NYC, a new state report shows how California is turning climate action into real protection for people, forests and communities   more
Governor Newsom Announces Major Development for California's Carbon Market, Deepens Cooperation With Australia, Signs New Finland Partnership
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 During Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces major development for California's carbon market, deepens cooperation with Australia, signs new Finland partnership What you need to know: On Day 2 of Climate Week NYC, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is moving towards a major expansion of its pioneering carbon market. He also met with Australian leaders   more
Governor Newsom Announces World-leading Experts to Deliver on His AI Executive Order, Including Advancing Creation of a "Kill Switch"
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 Governor Newsom announces world-leading experts to deliver on his AI executive order, including advancing creation of a "kill switch" What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced the group of leading experts who will advise on recommendations required by his recent AI executive order that will accelerate independent oversight of AI companies and advance the cre  more
Governor Newsom Applauds Federal Film and TV Tax Credit Bill, Answering His Call to Keep Production in America
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 24, 2026 Governor Newsom applauds federal film and TV tax credit bill, answering his call to keep production in America California's expanded Film and TV Tax Credit Program is driving jobs and new projects, and the Governor just signed new laws to build on that success What you need to know: The Governor issued support for the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revita  more
Governor Newsom Calls Out Trump's Climate Failure at the United Nations
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 Governor Newsom calls out Trump's climate failure at the United Nations What you need to know: As President Trump doubles down on fossil fuels and tears down America's economic leadership, Governor Newsom delivered remarks at the United Nations to make clear that California will keep fighting for cleaner air, clean energy, and an economy that works for the next generatio  more
Governor Newsom on the California Supreme Court Ruling Sheriff Bianco Illegally Seized Ballots
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 24, 2026 Governor Newsom on the California Supreme Court ruling Sheriff Bianco illegally seized ballots What you need to know: After the 2025 special election for Proposition 50, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco illegally seized hundreds of thousands of ballots in an attempt to claim and prove voter fraud (no evidence was ever provided). California leaders took him to court t  more
Growth Energy Applauds CARB for E15 Approval
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Energy Applauds CARB for E15 Approval * SACRAMENTO, CALIF.-Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuel trade association, applauded the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today after it voted to approve regulations that will allow the state to give its residents access to E15, a 15% ethanol-blended fuel that sells for $0.30 per ga  more
HACU Webinar: From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a HACU-member webinar titled, "From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs," on Nov. 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. CT. To register, click here. This webinar explores how Hispanic-Serving Institu  more
Helping Students Find Their Why
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Helping Students Find Their Why * Haydee Salazar '07 went from searching for community as a UC San Diego student to dedicating her career to helping others find theirs. Now a 15-year staff veteran, the coordinator of the 2nd Year Experience Program at OASIS and a member of UC San Diego's Latinx Heritage Month planning committee, Salazar shares in her own words the transformative p  more
Huffman Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Put More Data Centers on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.18.26 Huffman Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Put More Data Centers on Public Lands Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after The Washington Sun reported that the Trump administration is considering far more data centers on publ  more
Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters * #Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Representative Dina Titus (D-Nev.), along with 14 House Democrat  more
Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.24.26 Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out - Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-C  more
ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: American Refineries for American Oil
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: American Refineries for American Oil * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy is a constant geopolitical linchpin. The recent arrest of former Venezuelan president and narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro and the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine have kept this importance in focus. These events and their ramifications highlight why President Donald Trump's commitment to energy domina  more
Is the Universe Twisted? A New Check on a Possible Twist in the Universe's Oldest Light
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Is the Universe Twisted? A New Check on a Possible Twist in the Universe's Oldest Light * Key Takeaways * Scientists have found hints that cosmic microwave background polarization may have rotated slightly during its journey across the cosmos. This is known as cosmic birefringence. * Even a minuscule error in the orientation of a telescope's polarization detectors can produce  more
ITC Opens Dynamic Random Access Memory Investigation Over Alleged Patent Infringement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission instituted an investigation into certain dynamic random access memory devices, products containing them and components thereof following a complaint filed by Netlist Inc. of Irvine, California. The complaint, filed Aug. 11, 2026, and supplemented Aug. 25, alleges violations of section 337 based on the importation, sale for importation and sale after importation of DRAM products that allegedly infringe claims of four U.S. patents  more
Kaptur, Mullin Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to Empower Voters with Campaign Funding Information
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Mullin Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to Empower Voters with Campaign Funding Information * Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026. This new legislation will require federal election campaign ads paid for by SuperPACs to disclose the name and dollar amount contributed to that SuperPAC   more
Kelly Rowland Headlines 35th AIDS Walk Music Festival - Sept 26th
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news: * * * Kelly Rowland Headlines 35th AIDS Walk Music Festival - Sept 26th * The multi-award-winning, globally acclaimed artist will headline the 35th AIDS Walk Music Festival and 5K Run fundraising event on Saturday, September 26th in Piedmont Park. The annual event is set to raise $1 million dollars to benefit 12 local AIDS service organizations. (Atlanta, GA) August 24, 2026 - Globally acclaimed,   more
Keysight Enables UC Berkeley Research to Advance 6G Over-the-Air Testing
SANTA ROSA, California, Sept. 25 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Enables UC Berkeley Research to Advance 6G Over-the-Air Testing Keysight helps move innovative OTA measurement techniques toward practical application for emerging 6G devices and systems SANTA ROSA, Calif. September 24, 2026 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced a new collaboration supporting  more
Kirkland Advises Ares on Acquisition of Stake in U.S. Solar and Battery Portfolio from EDPR
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ares on Acquisition of Stake in U.S. Solar and Battery Portfolio from EDPR * Kirkland & Ellis advised an Ares Infrastructure Equity fund on its acquisition of an 80% stake in a 384 MW solar and storage portfolio with an enterprise value of approximately $800 million from EDP Renewables, S.A. (EDPR), a leading global developer, owner and operator of  more
Laura Abrams Installed as Dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * Laura Abrams installed as dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work The youth welfare researcher wants to prepare Trojans for a rapidly changing world, "one that asks us to think outside the box and dream." September 24, 2026 By Greg Hernandez Decades of scholarship and leadership have prepared Laura Abrams for her new job as dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School   more
Liccardo Calls for Federal Investigation into Russian-Owned Menlo Park Development, Potential Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Calls for Federal Investigation into Russian-Owned Menlo Park Development, Potential Sanctions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-CA) demands Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launch an immediate federal review of the ownership and financing behind a proposed real estate development at 80 Willow Road in Menlo Park. Liccardo urged the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC),  more
Littler: Seventh Circuit Holds Employers Receive Full Benefit of Prior Partial Withdrawal Liability Credits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 25 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Seventh Circuit Holds Employers Receive Full Benefit of Prior Partial Withdrawal Liability Credits By Sarah Bryan Fask, Zach Finkelman, Michael Congiu, Eric Field, and Steven Silver September 24, 2026 At a Glance * The Seventh Circuit held that a prior partial withdrawal liability credit must be applied to an employer's final withdrawal liability after all statutory adjustments, including the MPPAA  more
LLNL Engineer Honored With Inaugural University of California Regents Innovation Award
LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL engineer honored with inaugural University of California Regents Innovation Award Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory engineer Christopher Spadaccini is one of 23 inaugural recipients of the University of California Regents Innovation Awards. He received a Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for "innovations that have led to long-term positive i  more
Lofgren and Obernolte Lead Introduction of American Leadership in Fusion Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren and Obernolte Lead Introduction of American Leadership in Fusion Act * (Washington, DC) - Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Chairman of the Science Committee's Subcommittee on Research and Technology, led the introduction of the bipartisan American Leadership in Fusion Act. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Lori Trahan (D-MA), and James Gallag  more
Lofgren and Obernolte Lead Introduction of American Leadership in Fusion Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Lofgren and Obernolte Lead Introduction of American Leadership in Fusion Act (Washington, DC) - Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Chairman of the Science Committee's Subcommittee on Research and Technology, led the introduction of the bipartisan American Leadership   more
Lofgren, Cline, Tillis, Coons, Blackburn, and Schiff Lead Bipartisan Bill to Combat Foreign Digital Piracy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren, Cline, Tillis, Coons, Blackburn, and Schiff Lead Bipartisan Bill to Combat Foreign Digital Piracy * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation focused on combating foreign digital piracy. The Deterring Extraterritorial Foreign Exploitation of Networks Damaging Intellectual Property (DEFEND IP) A  more
LSU Awarded $20 Million NSF Mid-scale Grant to Build LaNeXT, a One-of-a-Kind Ultrafast X-ray Facility
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Louisiana State University posted the following news release: * * * LSU Awarded $20 Million NSF Mid-scale Grant to Build LaNeXT, a One-of-a-Kind Ultrafast X-ray Facility * LSU has received a $20 million Mid-scale Research Infrastructure (MRI) award from the National Science Foundation to build LaNeXT, a laser-driven X-ray facility that will allow researchers to watch some of nature's fastest processes as they happen. The Laboratory for Next-Generation X-r  more
LULAC, Faith Leaders File Motion to Delay Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Consent Decree, Give Time to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to the Weak Settlement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: * * * LULAC, Faith Leaders File Motion to Delay Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Consent Decree, Give Time to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to the Weak Settlement Washington, DC - Today, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) submitted a motion for leave to file an amicus brief in opposition to the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger consent   more
Maersk and PUMA Expand Partnership to Unlock Greater Value From PUMA's U.S. Distribution Network
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 25 -- Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company, issued the following news release: * * * Maersk and PUMA Expand Partnership to Unlock Greater Value from PUMA's U.S. Distribution Network Summary: Maersk is now managing three highly automated PUMA distribution centers across the U.S., helping the brand get products to wholesale customers, PUMA stores and online shoppers more quickly and efficiently. 24 Sep 2026 Charlotte, N.C. - A.P. Moller - Maersk (Ma  more
Maine A.G. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices 9/24/2026 Attorney General Frey, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs.   more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: How California Has Created a Welfare System for Illegal Immigrants
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * How California Has Created a Welfare System for Illegal Immigrants By Christopher F. Rufo, Kenneth Schrupp, Austen Hufford New York Post September 23rd, 2026 - California runs the nation's largest welfare system, devoting more than $180 billion annually to food, health care and other programs for the poor and downtrodden. To sustain the arrangement, the state imposes the nation's highest tax  more
Minnesota DFL: Tafoya Lies, Denies Saying She's 'Embarrassed' to Be From Minnesota, CNN Brings Receipts
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Tafoya Lies, Denies Saying She's 'Embarrassed' to Be From Minnesota, CNN Brings Receipts New CNN report details Tafoya's lengthy history of denigrating the state - ST. PAUL - Today, an article from CNN says their KFile has uncovered a deleted 2023 post from Minnesota Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya saying she was 'embarrassed' to say she was from M  more
Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home * Today, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act in the House. This bipartisan legislation is aimed at reviving American film and television production across the U.S., which will bring further economic growth to our communities. Moran is joined by Repre  more
More Than a Lecture: A Look Inside Caltech's Watson Series
PASADENA, California, Sept. 25 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * More Than a Lecture: A Look Inside Caltech's Watson Series September 24, 2026 The Earnest C. Watson Lecture Series, which has connected the public with groundbreaking Caltech research and innovation for more than 100 years, returns in November for the 2026-27 season. "Throughout its history, the Watson Lectures have provided a unique opportunity to make the ambitious and innovative disc  more
N.C. Natural & Cultural Resources Dept.: Virginia Tucker, Aeronautical Computing Pioneer, to Be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Virginia Tucker, Aeronautical Computing Pioneer, to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker RALEIGH - A pioneering mathematician, aeronautical engineer and advocate for women in engineering, soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker Program is part of the N.C  more
N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES September 23, 2026 BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eli  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollar  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Cancellation of Additional Wind Power Leases
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Cancellation of Additional Wind Power Leases September 22, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined seven other attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its continued illegal attempts to cancel offshore wind leases, depriving New Jersey and other states access to new energy sources. The mul  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices September 22, 2026 Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certai  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans From Unchecked AI Development
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development September 24, 2026 Albuquerque, NM - Earlier today, following the New Mexico Department of Justice's formal letter to the University of New Mexico (UNM) regarding an attempted AI driven intrusion into UNM's digital library, Attorney General Raul Torrez called on Congress t  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Opposes U.S. Forest Service Proposal to Weaken Longstanding Motorized Travel Protections in National Forests
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Opposes U.S. Forest Service Proposal to Weaken Longstanding Motorized Travel Protections in National Forests September 23, 2026 Formal Comments Submitted in Rushed Public Comment Period with Sweeping National Implications - Albuquerque, NM - Today, Attorney General Raul Torrez led a coalition of attorneys general in submitting formal comments oppos  more
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: U.S.-India Satellite Captures Time-lapse Video of Volcanic Eruption
PASADENA, California, Sept. 25 -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * US-India Satellite Captures Time-lapse Video of Volcanic Eruption Sept. 24, 2026 Returning to the same spot in orbit numerous times over several months, NISAR documented the ongoing lava flow from a volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Like tendrils on a vine, lava spreads out from the northern crater of Krasheninnikov, a volcano pair on the Pacific coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. On July  more
Nava Mau '14: From Pomona to Hollywood
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 24 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Nava Mau '14: From Pomona to Hollywood * Since graduating from Pomona, Nava Mau '14 has achieved stunning success as an actress and filmmaker. Acclaimed for her representations of trans women of color, she is best known for her Emmy-nominated role in the Netflix smash Baby Reindeer (2024) and for portraying Ana in the HBO teen ensemble series Genera+ion. She visited campus recently to chat with The Humanitie  more
Netflix Announces 'Sesame Street' Expansion, New Shows From the World of 'Gabby's Dollhouse', 'Puppy Pirates' and More for Preschoolers and Kids
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 25 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces 'Sesame Street' Expansion, New Shows from the World of 'Gabby's Dollhouse', 'Puppy Pirates' and More for Preschoolers and Kids 25 September 2026 A New Sesame Street Film is in Development, and Netflix Extends its Series Deal to Bring More New Seasons of the Beloved Show to Audiences Around the World Gabby's Dollhouse Expands with All-New Series Doozie's Doghouse, as Gabby's Dol  more
Netflix Announces Release Date of 'The Empress' Third and Final Season
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 25 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces Release Date of 'The Empress' Third and Final Season 24 September 2026 The Empress Season 3, premiering November 12, exclusively on Netflix worldwide. The imperial marriage is on thin ice. Franz returns from the war against Napoleon a scarred man, while Elisabeth suffers greatly in health under the tension at court and rejection by her husband. When Franz takes refuge in an aff  more
Netflix Drops Main Trailer for Koji Yakusho's Wildly Offbeat New Comedy 'Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?'
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 25 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Drops Main Trailer for Koji Yakusho's Wildly Offbeat New Comedy 'Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?' 25 September 2026 Netflix has released the main trailer, key art, and cast stills for Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?, the new Japanese comedy series starring Koji Yakusho, premiering October 22. The newly released main trailer opens on the bleak sight of Gen Takasegawa (Koji Yakusho), l  more
Netflix Hosts First UK Upfront
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 25 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Hosts First UK Upfront 24 September 2026 Streamer Sets Date For EMEA Ads Expansion, Announces New Series and Releases New Ads Performance - Ed Couchman, Head of Advertising UK, opened Netflix's first UK Upfront in Central London, with a call to brands and advertisers to get closer to the company's growing business: "The point is, we're not the small challenger in this market anymore. Yo  more
NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $13.3 million in funding for 14 grants that will conserve critical winter ranges and migration corridors for mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and other wildlife across   more
NMU Alumni Award Recipients Honored
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Alumni Award Recipients Honored * The four recipients of Northern Michigan University's 2026 Alumni Awards were recently honored with a luncheon during this year's Homecoming celebrations. Dr. Gary R. Bertoline '74 BS of West Lafayette, Ind., received the Distinguished Alumni award. Jenna Zdunek '04 BS of Marquette, Mich., received the Alumni Achievement award. Maureen McFadden '16 BS of Marqu  more
Nolo threatens Hawai'i's Big Island just weeks after Lala's destruction
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nolo threatens Hawai'i's Big Island just weeks after Lala's destruction * Hawai`i's Big Island may see up to three feet of rain as Tropical Storm Nolo builds momentum in the Pacific. Nolo is not expected to make landfall, but forecasters warn of catastrophic damage, and several severe weather alerts are in effect. Nolo arrives just weeks after Hurricane Lala, which caused major fl  more
NSF Award Supports UAlbany Researcher's Mission to Make Quantum Accessible
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * NSF Award Supports UAlbany Researcher's Mission to Make Quantum Accessible By Bethany Bump ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 24, 2026) -- Walid Redjem has been fascinated by the strange world of quantum science since he was a young boy, when a classroom teacher showed a video about the double-slit experiment. The famously counterintuitive science describes how matter and energy behave at the smallest scales, where pa  more
Olympia Fields nurses vote overwhelmingly to join National Nurses Organizing Committee
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Olympia Fields nurses vote overwhelmingly to join National Nurses Organizing Committee * Registered nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Ill., voted 82 percent in favor of joining National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union in the nation. "We are so pr  more
On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 24 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread * CORVALLIS, Ore. - New analyses of ancient cattle, sheep and goat bones on Madagascar suggest the rapid spread of introduced livestock on the island 1,200 years ago coincided with forest loss and population declines of large native herbivores. Madagascar provides a unique window into extinct ecosystems a  more
Oracle and Wild Bio Join Forces to Advance AI-Driven Agriculture
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 25 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle and Wild Bio Join Forces to Advance AI-Driven Agriculture Collaboration will help advance AI-powered research for more productive, resilient crops and scalable, high-quality carbon removal Austin, Texas, and Oxford, United Kingdom--Sep 24, 2026 Oracle and Wild Bioscience (Wild Bio) today announced a collaboration to advance agricultural resilience an  more
Oracle Health and ID.me Team to Simplify Secure Access to Health Data
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 25 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Health and ID.me Team to Simplify Secure Access to Health Data Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit - Orlando, Florida--Sep 24, 2026 Oracle Health and ID.me today announced a collaboration to integrate ID.me's trusted digital identity capabilities into Oracle Health solutions. The integration will simplify patient intake and help strengthen controll  more
Padilla Hears Damning Testimony on Flock Surveillance Camera Misuse
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Hears Damning Testimony on Flock Surveillance Camera Misuse * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, raised serious concerns about Flock surveillance cameras, particularly their misuse for immigration enforcement. At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Padilla questioned Chad Marlow, senior policy counsel from the Ame  more
Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padila (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, once again took to the Senate floor to lead his colleagues in defeating Republicans' attempts to pass parts of the SAVE Act voter suppression bill after the 2026 midterm electio  more
Padilla, Deluzio Launch Effort to Prohibit Firearms at Polling Places, Protect Voters and Election Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Deluzio Launch Effort to Prohibit Firearms at Polling Places, Protect Voters and Election Workers * In early 2026, 32 percent of local election workers experienced threats or harassment, 52 percent concerned for staff safety WASHINGTON, D.C. -With midterm elections just around the corner and threats to our elections at an all-time high from Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Ca  more
Paul Hastings Secures "High Stakes" Win in Paris Arbitration Involving African Power Project
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Secures "High Stakes" Win in Paris Arbitration Involving African Power Project * Led by a team from the firm's Paris and London offices, Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP achieved a landmark victory on behalf of Nigeria in a complex, high-profile, high-value dispute in a commercial arbitration arising out of an African power project. As summarized in Global Arbitr  more
Pepperdine's Master of Laws in International Commercial Arbitration Is Shaping the Future of Global Dispute Resolution
MALIBU, California, Sept. 25 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine's Master of Laws in International Commercial Arbitration Is Shaping the Future of Global Dispute Resolution September 23, 2026 As international business transactions continue to expand across borders, legal disputes have become increasingly complex, creating a growing need for legal professionals with specialized expertise in cross-border dispute resolution. Pepperdine University's Caruso School  more
Ph.D. student looks to make autonomous vehicles safer, smarter and harder to hack
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. student looks to make autonomous vehicles safer, smarter and harder to hack * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Marcos Sanson of Clemson University is working to make autonomous vehicles safer, smarter and harder to hack as part of one of the nation's most competitive graduate fellowships in computational science. Sanson, a first-year Ph.D. student in computer science, is one  more
Ramona: Duke's Family Biomedical Business
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Ramona: Duke's Family Biomedical Business By Ken Kingery 9/24/26 How a group of family and found family are quickly growing an advanced microscope startup company with the support of Duke and the Durham community. - Late in 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gregor Horstmeyer and Mark Harfouche had an internet problem. The pair had recently moved into a bare-bone  more
READ: DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene's Op-Ed in El Pais
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * READ: DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene's Op-Ed in El Pais * "Republicans have all the wrong priorities" - Chair DelBene In a new Spanish language op-ed for El Pais, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene highlights how House Democrats have been engaging Latino voters early and often this cycle, and how Republicans have failed Latino families. Latino voters will be majoritymakers this election, and D  more
RELEASE: Rep. Friedman, Bipartisan & Bicameral Coalition Announce Legislation to Create a National Film Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman, Bipartisan & Bicameral Coalition Announce Legislation to Create a National Film Tax Credit * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, September 24, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced the bipartisan, bicameral Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, legislation to create a national film tax credit and bring hundreds of thousands of good-  more
Rep. Aguilar Delivers Wins to Strengthen Inland Empire Water Infrastructure, Promote Environmental Conservation and Protect Jobs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Delivers Wins to Strengthen Inland Empire Water Infrastructure, Promote Environmental Conservation and Protect Jobs * Highlights include over $85 million authorized for crucial water and flood infrastructure projects in the Inland Empire and expanding federal support for water scarcity management WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured key prov  more
Rep. Courtney Issues Letter to House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Readiness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter to Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member Adam Smith, D-Washington, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, and Ranking Member John Garamendi, D-California: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mike Rogers Chairman House Committee on Armed Services 2216 Rayburn House Office  more
Rep. Khanna, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on Congressional Call for U.S.-China Bilateral AI Risk Management, Briefing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on the Congressional call for the U.S.-China bilateral AI risk management and briefing: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 22, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dea  more
Rep. Panetta Authors Bipartisan NATO Shield Act to Require Congressional Approval Before U.S. Withdrawal From NATO
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Authors Bipartisan NATO Shield Act to Require Congressional Approval Before U.S. Withdrawal From NATO * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the NATO Shield Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish a statutory framework requiring Congressional approval before any President can initiate the withdrawal of the United Sta  more
Rep. Panetta Joins Push for Human-Centered Framework to Provide Guardrails for AI in Education and Workforce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Push for Human-Centered Framework to Provide Guardrails for AI in Education and Workforce * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined the introduction of comprehensive legislation to establish guardrails against artificial intelligence (AI) risks in education and the workforce and invest in protections for students, educators, and workers. R  more
Rep. Peters Urges Senate to Finalize Permitting Package
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Urges Senate to Finalize Permitting Package * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement: "There is clear and real appetite for concrete bipartisan action that reforms the broken permitting process. We can't wait, consumers can't wait, and the planet can't wait. Almost all energy projects in the queue are renewable. A faster p  more
Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Southern California Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Southern California Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced the Housing Cost of Living Support for Tenants (COST) Act, to deliver relief to Southern California renters struggling with rising housing costs. The legislation creates comprehensive tax credits for renters, contributing t  more
Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Department of Hom  more
Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump an  more
Reps. Chu, Moran, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Moran, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Brian Jack (GA-03), Laura Friedman (CA-30), David Kustoff (TN-08), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Motion Picture, Television,   more
RFA Testifies in Support of CARB Vote on E15 Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA Testifies in Support of CARB Vote on E15 Regulations * Unanimous vote approves regulations In testimony to the California Air Resources Board today, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the agency to work quickly to finalize its proposed regulations allowing the sale of lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 in the state. RFA voiced its strong support for CARB's proposed regulation  more
SAG-AFTRA Backs Federal Film & TV Incentive Bill Newly Introduced in Congress
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Backs Federal Film & TV Incentive Bill Newly Introduced in Congress September 24, 2026 Long-Sought Tax Break Legislation Aims to Revitalize the Industry - SAG-AFTRA is throwing its support behind the Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act, a bill introduced in the Senate today that would crea  more
Saint Leo University's Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies to Honor Rev. Dr. Dennis McManus at 2026 Eternal Light Award Dinner
SAINT LEO, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University's Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies to Honor Rev. Dr. Dennis McManus at 2026 Eternal Light Award Dinner Public invited to November 15 Tampa event highlighting the progress and promise of Catholic-Jewish relations 24 September 2026 Saint Leo University's Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies (CCJS) will honor Rev. Dr. Dennis McManus, an American Catholic priest and scholar, with its 2026   more
San Joaquin County Education Office Urges Reconsideration of Proposed Head Start Rule Changes to Protect Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Comments on Proposed Rule - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 / RIN No. 0970-AD30 Dear Administration for Chil  more
Sanchez, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to bring film jobs home
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to bring film jobs home * WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), along with Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), today introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, a bipartisan bill to revive film and television production in the United States and drive economic growth in local communities.   more
Sandia Labs hits trifecta for 2026 Forbes lists
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia Labs hits trifecta for 2026 Forbes lists * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Like most large companies, Sandia National Laboratories strives to provide a desirable, supportive workplace where employees can excel and advance professionally while receiving competitive salaries and benefits. Forbes recognized Sandia on three 2026 lists: America's Best Large Employers  more
Schiff Joins Duckworth and Bipartisan Group of Senators in Demanding the Trump Administration to Extend and Redesignate TPS for Ukrainians
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Duckworth and Bipartisan Group of Senators in Demanding the Trump Administration to Extend and Redesignate TPS for Ukrainians * The Senators' call for an 18-month extension and redesignation comes as TPS for Ukrainians is set to expire next month Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues  more
Senator Rick Scott Fights to End Birth Tourism from Communist China, but Democrats Block Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Rick Scott Fights to End Birth Tourism from Communist China, but Democrats Block Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Rick Scott tried to pass his Stopping Adversarial Foreign Exploitation of Kids in Domestic Surrogacy (SAFE KIDS) Act by unanimous consent. Senate Democrats blocked the bill despite a series of recent legacy media headlines highlighting  more
Sens. Scott, Schiff, and colleagues introduce legislation to revitalize film and television production in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Schiff, and colleagues introduce legislation to revitalize film and television production in the U.S. * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act today to bring entertainment productions back to the United States from foreign countries through federal tax incentives. Scott is joined by Sens. Adam Schi  more
Squawking About UC San Diego's Bird Club
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Squawking About UC San Diego's Bird Club * From solving Rubik's cubes to sign language, there are hundreds of organizations that students can get involved with on campus. In this ongoing series, we shine a light on a few of them. See who's in the spotlight this time. When people think of San Diego, America's "Birdiest County" probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But  more
Stan State Scores Four Top 15 Rankings in U.S. News' Best in the West
TURLOCK, California, Sept. 23 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news: * * * Stan State Scores Four Top 15 Rankings in U.S. News' Best in the West * When Isabel Bon-Zamorano arrived at Stanislaus State, she immersed herself in campus life while pursuing a business administration degree. A first-generation college student from Dos Palos, Bon-Zamorano balanced her studies with a part-time job, gaining professional experience through two years of employment at the Un  more
Stanford Health Care Again Earns National Recognition for Inpatient and Outpatient Care
STANFORD, California, Sept. 25 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford Health Care again earns national recognition for inpatient and outpatient care Vizient honors Stanford Health Care for excellence in inpatient and outpatient care, as well as for environmental sustainability efforts. September 24, 2026 Stanford Health Care has once again achieved national recognition for its excellent patient care -- placing it among the top academic medical ce  more
Stanford University Science Education Professor Brown Warns Proposed Revisions Threaten Equity and Stability in STEM Education Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Subject: Comments on Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Education's (USED) proposal to revise the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (91 FR 54666, Aug  more
Student Spotlight: Meet Samantha Russo
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Student Spotlight: Meet Samantha Russo * Pharmacists are known for their incredible dedication to patient health, but sometimes that means those in the profession are at a higher risk of stress, fatigue and burnout. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, society's awareness of the importance of wellness and mental health, especially for healthcare providers, has risen exponentially. No   more
Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know * Consumers Should Take Steps Now to Protect Homes, Vehicles and Finances Before Winter Storm Risks Increase SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging homeowners, renters and drivers across California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico to prepare now for  more
Survey: Older Urban Adults Frequently Report Using Cannabis for Recreational, Therapeutic Purposes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Survey: Older Urban Adults Frequently Report Using Cannabis for Recreational, Therapeutic Purposes * New York, NY: More than one in five adults over the age of 65 acknowledge having consumed cannabis products within the past year, according to survey data published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Researchers affiliated with N  more
Sutter Santa Rosa Earns Baby-Friendly Designation
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Sutter Santa Rosa Earns Baby-Friendly Designation Sep 22, 2026 SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital is now the first hospital in Sonoma County to earn Baby-Friendly designation, a national recognition for hospitals that meet evidence-based standards for infant feeding and newborn care. The designation recognizes the hospital's work to give families education and support around feed  more
Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Law
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- The University of New Mexico School of Law posted the following news release: * * * Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Law * Professor Alexandra D'Italia joins the School of Law as the Director of the Legal Analysis and Communication Program with more than 20 years of experience in legal writing education. Before joining UNM School of Law, she served as an Associate Professor of Law, Director of the Writing Center, and Director of the Moot Court  more
U.S. News ranks Haas Undergraduate Program #3
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News ranks Haas Undergraduate Program #3 * The UC Berkeley Haas Spieker Undergraduate Program has again been ranked No. 3 in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Undergraduate Business Programs. Wharton ranked No. 1, followed by MIT at No. 2. Haas again is the No. 1 public undergraduate business program, while UC Berkeley remained the country's #1 public unive  more
UC Davis Law: Professor Johnson Awarded Legal Services of Northern California's Service Award
DAVIS, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Johnson Awarded Legal Services of Northern California's Service Award September 24, 2026 Professor Emeritus Kevin R. Johnson received the Legal Services of Northern California's Service Award at the organization's 70th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 17. The event, "70 Years: Celebrating Our Legacy, Shaping Our Future," commended the organization's mission-driven advo  more
UC Davis Law: Professor Johnson Delivers Keynote at the 12th Annual Forum on the Latino Community
DAVIS, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Johnson Delivers Keynote at the 12th Annual Forum on the Latino Community September 24, 2026 Professor Kevin R. Johnson delivered a keynote at the 12th Annual Forum on the Latino Community on Sept. 9, 2026. The event, "Bridging the Gap Between Immigration Policy and Its Relationship to our Communities," was held by the Latino Leadership Council (LLC) of the Sacramento-  more
UC Merced Among First Campuses to Earn Carnegie Classification for Sustainability
MERCED, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Among First Campuses to Earn Carnegie Classification for Sustainability * Key Points * UC Merced is one of the first 14 institutions nationwide to earn the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, recognizing its comprehensive commitment to sustainability and climate action. * The university is the only four-year California institution and the only UC campus to r  more
UCLA Health Receives $25 Million Grant to Advance AI-centered Research for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health receives $25 million grant to advance AI-centered research for Alzheimer's and dementia patients Award positions institution as national center for evaluation of AI technology used for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders September 24, 2026 UCLA Health has received a five-year, $25 million grant to lead a national program for testing and evaluation of AI tools geared towards treatin  more
UCLA Health Researchers Awarded $1.75M Grant to Study Liver Toxicity From Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health researchers awarded $1.75M grant to study liver toxicity from Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment September 24, 2026 UCLA Health researchers have been awarded a $1.75 million federal grant to investigate why some Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients develop liver toxicity after receiving a gene therapy treatment meant to prevent muscle deterioration. Funded by a U.S. Department of De  more
UCLA Scientists Receive CIRM Grants to Advance Stem Cell-based Treatments for Vision Loss, Infertility
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA scientists receive CIRM grants to advance stem cell-based treatments for vision loss, infertility September 24, 2026 Scientists at the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center have received $4.9 million in grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, the state's stem cell agency, to advance new stem cell-based treatments for irreversible vision loss and infertility. Mapping reti  more
University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Three Decades of Building the Emotional Machine
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Three Decades of Building the Emotional Machine * When Jonathan Gratch arrived at USC in 1995 as a researcher in computer science, he didn't expect to spend the next three decades asking how computers could model emotion - and what those models could teach us about human beings. Now, as he prepares to leave USC to join Vanderbilt University, Gratch reflec  more
USC: Risks Faced by Teens Online Vary by Platform, Study Shows
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * Risks faced by teens online vary by platform, study shows USC Marshall School of Business researchers say new data could help both families and companies keep kids safer online. September 24, 2026 By Beth Newcomb A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics describes a pioneering assessment of how different online platforms expose teens to different types of harm. USC researchers collaborated o  more
USD Among Top 100 Universities in Best Colleges Rankings
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * USD Among Top 100 Universities in Best Colleges Rankings September 23, 2026 The latest U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings were released today and the University of San Diego was recognized in a dozen different areas. Chief among them, the rankings recognize USD as a Top 100 university in the country. USD also moved up in several areas from last year. It's among the nation's  more
Venezuela Earthquakes: Three Months into the Response
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Venezuela Earthquakes: Three Months into the Response * Three months after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, local health workers, first responders, and humanitarian organizations are continuing to care for affected communities as the response moves from immediate emergency relief toward longer-term recovery. On June 24, two earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck north  more
Walking Reduces Fatigue for Colorectal Cancer Survivors
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Walking Reduces Fatigue for Colorectal Cancer Survivors * Consistent physical activity-especially walking-can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators. Historically, nearly 40% of survivors have reported persistent fatigue, a  more
WashU students build skills, networks through internships
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU students build skills, networks through internships * #In Brief * WashU students gained job skills and expanded their professional networks in labs, offices, hospitals and courthouses. * The WashU Center for Career Engagement maintains a large database of job opportunities, coaches students and funds experiential learning opportunities. * Employers report they prioritize skills an  more
Westmont College: Talk Explores Fun, Practical Uses of AI, Robotics
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 25 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Talk Explores Fun, Practical Uses of AI, Robotics By Scott Craig September 24, 2026 Engineering professors Dan Jensen and Kristin L. Wood lead an interactive Westmont Downtown lecture, "Having Fun with Everyday AI and Robotics: Life Implications," on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The event offers a hands-on exploration of artificial intelligence a  more
Win for Democracy: Supreme Court of California Orders Sheriff to Return Unlawfully Seized Ballots
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Win for Democracy: Supreme Court of California Orders Sheriff to Return Unlawfully Seized Ballots * SAN FRANCISCO -Today, the Supreme Court of California ordered the sheriff of Riverside County, California, to return hundreds of thousands of unlawfully seized ballots from a 2025 special election because his actions violated state law and jeopardized key election safeguards. This w  more
World Vision International: Three Months After the Earthquake in Venezuela: Risks to Child Protection, Education and Well-being Persist
MONROVIA, California, Sept. 25 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * Three months after the earthquake in Venezuela: risks to child protection, education, and well-being persist September 24, 2026 Three months after the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that severely impacted seven states in Venezuela on June 24, 2026, affected families and individuals continue to face critical challenges related to access to safe drinking water, food security, temporary shel  more
Yale School of Medicine: Imaging Tool Links Cell Identity to Metabolism in Intact Tissue
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Imaging Tool Links Cell Identity to Metabolism in Intact Tissue Technology developed by team led by professors from Yale, other institutions By Terence P. Corcoran September 24, 2026 Researchers have unveiled a new imaging platform that can measure the metabolic activity of individual cells and identify their specific cell type, all within a single slice of intact human tiss  more