Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
'Move the Horizon': USC Celebrates Beong-Soo Kim's Investiture as the University's 13th President
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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'Move the horizon': USC celebrates Beong-Soo Kim's investiture as the university's 13th president
Thousands of members of the Trojan Family come together for a moving formal ceremony followed by a universitywide celebration.
October 16, 2026 By Greg Hernandez
The Trojan Family came together Friday for the official investiture of Beong-Soo Kim as USC's 13th president in a ceremony steep
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Albany Medical College: Pioneers in Life-Saving Cancer Research and Treatment to Be Honored With 2026 Albany Prize
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news:
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Pioneers in Life-Saving Cancer Research and Treatment to be Honored with 2026 Albany Prize
October 16, 2026
The 2026 Albany Prize will be presented to two medical research leaders whose groundbreaking work led to development of new cancer treatments that have extended and improved the lives of millions of cancer patients around the world, including life-saving treatments for leukemia, breast, lung, kidney, c
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Alliance for Aging Research: CMS Faces Criticism Over RAPID Coverage Pathway for Breakthrough Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Re: Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverag
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Allyson Felix Brings She Runs the World to A&T as Part of National Campus Tour
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Allyson Felix Brings She Runs the World to A&T as Part of National Campus Tour
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 15, 2026) - What does it mean to use your voice? North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students will hear the answer from Allyson Felix herself when the She Runs the World Tour comes to campus Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. The free event
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AmPac Business Capital Urges Preservation of Community Reinvestment Act Incentives to Support Small Business Growth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
Jennifer M. Jones
Deputy Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Attention: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attention: Comment Processing
Re: Community Rei
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Asia Foundation Announces 2026 Class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 14 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news:
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The Asia Foundation Announces 2026 Class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding
SAN FRANCISCO, October 14, 2026--The Asia Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding. The three fellows are emerging peacebuilding leaders from Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
The fellowship recognizes early- and mid-career professionals with demonstrated
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Asia Foundation to Deliver Australian Government's Civil Society Partnership Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 13 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news:
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The Asia Foundation to Deliver Australian Government's Civil Society Partnership Fund
CANBERRA, October 13, 2026--The Asia Foundation welcomes the announcement by Australia's Minister for International Development, the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, that we will deliver the Government's new Civil Society Partnership Fund, working alongside the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and the Pacifi
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California Institute of Technology: How Bacteria Survive a World Full of Killer Bacteriophages
PASADENA, California, Oct. 18 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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How Bacteria Survive a World Full of Killer Bacteriophages
October 16, 2026
Humans throughout history have invented a variety of ways to fight back against troublesome bacteria. But bacteria live in a dangerous world too. The human body and other bacteria-rich environments abound with bacteriophages, or viruses that prey upon bacteria. Phages can sometimes outnumber bacteria a hundredfold
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California Life Sciences Urges CMS to Expand and Clarify RAPID Coverage Pathway to Accelerate Access for Innovative Medical Technologies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SACRAMENTO | SAN DIEGO | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | LOS ANGELES | WASHINGTON, DC califesciences.org October 13, 2026
Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: CMS Notice with Comment Period - Medicare Program;
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California Prune Board Supports Nonregulated Status for European Plum Lines to Accelerate Breeding and Research
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
California Prune Board
3017 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 280, Roseville, California 95661
916-749-3442
An instrumentality of the Department of Food and Agriculture, State of California
October 13, 2026
RE: Docket APHIS-2026-0265; Petition 25-225-01p-European Plum Lines 34 and 157
Dear APHIS Review Team:
The California
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California State University Reaches Tentative Agreement With United Auto Workers
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 18 -- California State University issued the following news:
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The CSU Reaches Tentative Agreement with United Auto Workers
10/16/2026
The tentative agreement includes 8% in salary increases plus a one-time payment for UAW members
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The California State University (CSU) has reached a tentative agreement with United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 4123 that would provide meaningful compensation increases for Unit 11 employees. UAW 4123 represents over 10,000 academ
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Caltrans Urges Stable and Administrable Waters of the United States Definition to Protect Transportation Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
"Improving lives and communities through transportation."
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
P.O. BOX 942873, MS-27 | SACRAMENTO, CA 94273-0001
(916) 599-1580 | FAX (916) 653-5776 TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov
October 9, 2026
Docket ID No.: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) ap
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Coachella Valley Water District Urges Exclusion of Water Infrastructure From WOTUS Definition to Ensure Regulatory Clarity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
The Honorable Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Adam Telle
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
Department of the Army
108 Army Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20310
RE: Comments re Notice of Supplemental Proposed
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Democracy Forward: Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
San Francisco - A federal court has ordered the Trump-Vance administration to stop implementing an unlawful reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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DignityMoves Urges Increased Investment in Transitional Housing and Interim Supportive Solutions to Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410
Re: Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 -- Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness (91 FR 57901, September 11, 2026)
Intr
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Fielding Graduate University Alum Serves as VP of Organization Honored With 2026 Malcolm Knowles Award
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 18 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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Fielding Alum Serves as VP of Organization Honored With 2026 Malcolm Knowles Award
By Catherine Ryan October 16, 2026
For Fielding alum Cory Logston, PhD (Media Psy '25), meaningful learning begins with the experiences people bring to the table and the questions they want to explore. That philosophy is at the heart of the organization she helps lead, recognized in October with an award from th
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First Light: Celebrate the Inauguration of Caltech's 10th President, Ray Jayawardhana
PASADENA, California, Oct. 18 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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First Light: Celebrate the Inauguration of Caltech's 10th President, Ray Jayawardhana
October 16, 2026
First light is the threshold moment in astronomy when a telescope makes its first observation and opens a new window to discovery. That same spirit of possibility defines the Caltech community. Through curiosity-driven inquiry, powerful experimentation, and groundbreaking instrumentation
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From Corporate Crisis Management to Public Safety: Fielding Graduate University Alum Rick Reed Puts Media Psychology Into Action
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 18 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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From Corporate Crisis Management to Public Safety: Fielding Alum Rick Reed Puts Media Psychology into Action
By Marlen Bautista October 16, 2026
When a crisis strikes, the right message can make a difference in how people respond and how they recover. For Rick Reed, PhD, understanding that connection has shaped a career spanning corporate crisis management and public safety.
After 25 years at
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Generac Power Systems: DOE Clarifies Scope of Emergency Generators in National Security Power System Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 October 9, 2026
Mr. Andrew McClure
Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Email: BulkPowerEO@doe.gov
RE: Comments of Generac Power Systems, Inc. on DOE's Request for Information on the Bulk-Powe
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Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives: Analysis of Twenty Waste Incinerators Worldwide Shows Threats to Environment, Investments, Public Health
BERKELEY, California, Oct. 13 (TNSrpt) -- Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives issued the following news release:
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Analysis of Twenty Waste Incinerators Worldwide Shows Threats to Environment, Investments, Public Health
Groups Demand End to Public Financing for Incineration at World Bank Annual Meeting
13 October, 2026
Today, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives' (GAIA) has released a report entitled, The Burn Book: Incinerators that Threaten the Climate, Public Hea
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Helix Water District Urges Exclusion of Water Infrastructure From Federal Waters Definition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
The Honorable Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Adam Telle
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
Department of the Army
108 Army Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20310
RE: Comments re Notice of Supplemental Proposed
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Housing Matters Criticizes HUD Proposal for Incentives That May Undermine Permanent Housing Solutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Regulations Division, Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW,
Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
October 13, 2026
Re: Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness, FR-6628-N-01 (91 FR 57901; docket HUD-
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IEM Holdings Group Urges DOE to Focus Bulk-Power System Security Measures on Foreign-Produced Equipment and Protect Domestic Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL VERSION
October 9, 2026
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
RIN 1901-AB79
Andrew McClure
Director
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20585
Re: Comments In Response To The U.S. Department Of Energy's Request
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IGFA Great Marlin Race Founders Take Home 2025-2026 Crown
DANIA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news:
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IGFA Great Marlin Race Founders Take Home 2025-2026 Crown
Bob and Sally Kurz Win '25-'26 IGFA Great Marlin Race
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The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Great Marlin Race, Presented by Costa Sunglasses, is a partnership between the IGFA and Dr. Barbara Block's lab at Stanford University that brings together anglers and scientists in a unique collaboration that advances billfish
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Levin: The open records stonewalling is working
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Levin: The open records stonewalling is working
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As a student journalist, I get exhausted managing my courseload, a newspaper and the records custodians determined to deny us
This column was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners Student Press Law Cen
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Los Angeles Homeless Services & Housing Dept. Urges HUD to Incorporate Local Data and Evidence on Housing Affordability and Supportive Housing Effectiveness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Regulations Division October 13, 2026 Page 2
LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES AND HOUSING
The following comments are offered in the spirit of collaboration and intended to contribute local data, program experience, and additional research which may inform HUD's ongoing evaluation of effective homelessness inter
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Urges Preservation of Federal Water Protections to Safeguard Downstream Water Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 Mailing Address: Box 54153, Los Angeles, California 90054-0153 Telephone (213) 217-6000
October 8, 2026
Ms. Stacey Jensen
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Office of Water (4504-T)
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington,
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National Academy of Medicine Honors Three Members for Outstanding Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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National Academy of Medicine Honors Three Members for Outstanding Service
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At its annual meeting today, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) honored three members for their outstanding service. The honorees are Susan J. Curry, dean emeritus and distinguished professor of health management and policy at the University of Iowa; Claire D. Brindis, emerita director of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Healt
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National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the
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Natural Resources Defense Council: CA Fish and Game Commission Votes to Protect Sensitive Coastline Areas
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
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CA Fish and Game Commission Votes to Protect Sensitive Coastline Areas
The Mishopshno & Point Sal State Marine Conservation Areas petitions receive final approval
October 15, 2026
SACRAMENTO - The California Fish and Game Commission today voted to approve the Mishopshno and Point Sal State Marine Conservation Areas off the Santa Barbara County coast. These new marine protected areas (MPAs)
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NetSuite Introduces Free AI-First Financial Platform That Helps Startups Go From Idea to IPO
SAN MATEO, California, Oct. 14 -- Oracle NetSuite, a subsidiary of Oracle, issued the following news:
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NetSuite Introduces Free AI-First Financial Platform That Helps Startups Go From Idea to IPO
NetSuite QuickStart helps automate routine financial work in the background so founders can focus on building and growing their businesses
Austin, Texas -- October 14, 2026
Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced the availability of NetSuite QuickStart, a free AI-first financial
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Olympians and Icons John Carlos and Tommie Smith Recognized at SJSU Legacy Month
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 18 -- California State University San Jose State University issued the following news:
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Olympians and Icons John Carlos and Tommie Smith Recognized at SJSU Legacy Month
Oct 16, 2026
Written by Julia Halprin Jackson and Rhoda Jordan Shapiro
Key Takeaways
* Olympians and Spartans John Carlos and Tommie Smith were honored at San Jose State's Legacy Day on October 14, in recognition of their commitment to civil rights.
* SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson w
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Oregon Housing & Community Services Urges HUD To Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
725 Summer Street NE, Suite B | Salem, OR 97301
800-453-5511 | www.oregon.gov/OHCS
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of the General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Ce
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Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations: California Fishermen Share Lessons on Ropeless Gear Safety and Cost-Effective Alternatives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Lisa Damrosch
Executive Director
lisa@pcffa.org
650-255-2063
www.pcffa.org
October 14, 2026
National Marine Fisheries Service
Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
Attn: Caroline Potter, Fisheries Resource Management Specialist
RE: Request for Information on Ropeless Fishing, Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2026-2080
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Paul Hastings Strengthens Complex Litigation Platform With Premier Trio in California
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Strengthens Complex Litigation Platform With Premier Trio in California
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CENTURY CITY and ORANGE COUNTY - Paul Hastings LLP announced today the addition of an elite team of complex litigation lawyers in California, further strengthening the firm's top-tier litigation practice. Craig Cardon, Abby Meyer and Jay Ramsey join from Sheppard Mullin.
"Craig, Abby a
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Personal Care Products Council Urges FDA to Reassess Use of Recycled Materials in Drug Packaging
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
555 13th Street NW, Suite 300 West, Washington, DC 20004 | Phone: 202.331.1770 | personalcarecouncil.org
October 9, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
RE: Responding to FDA Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological P
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Prelude Corp. Urge CMS to Include Breakthrough Diagnostics in RAPID Coverage Pathway
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
26051 Merit Circle, Suite 103, Laguna Hills, California, 92653
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and
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Rise Economy: Opposition to Proposed CRA Rule Changes Threatens Community Reinvestment and Economic Justice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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October 11, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposing OCC and
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Salesforce Urges NIST to Modernize Vulnerability Database With Machine-Readable Data and AI-Driven Prioritization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Commerce,
National Institute of Standards and Technology,
Information Technology Laboratory
100 Bureau Drive,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
RE: Salesforce Response to NIST RFI on Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database in the Age of Artificial Intelligence; Docket No. 260805-0401
Comments of Salesfo
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San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Urges Clarification on Ditch and Groundwater Recharge Facility Exemptions in WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1331 Garden Hwy, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95833
t (209) 826-9696
f (209) 826-9698
sldmwa.org
October 9, 2026
Attn: Docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Supplemental Notice of Propo
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Sanchez statement on suspicious package at Whittier office
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez statement on suspicious package at Whittier office
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WHITTIER, Calif. - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after a suspicious package was received at her district office:
"Our office received a suspicious package today that matched the description of packages received by other congressional offices in California and around the country. We
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Social Sciences faculty and staff honored at annual Fall Breakfast
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news:
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Social Sciences faculty and staff honored at annual Fall Breakfast
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Dean of the Social Sciences Division Heather Bullock and divisional staff and faculty presented awards to continuing lecturer Kate Monsen, professor Sikina Jinnah, program coordinator Ursula Oberg, and professor emeritus Jimmy Pepper for their dedication to teaching, research, and service.
Each fall, the UC Sa
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Identifying With Versus Being Attached to a Place
STANFORD, California, Oct. 18 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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October 16, 2026
Identifying With Versus Being Attached to a Place
Elder, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Hans Lueders. "Place attachments: Theory and measurement for political science." Political Behavior (2025): 1-27.
View publication (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-025-10076-w)
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Introduction and Contribution
One cannot today talk about important p
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The midterm election is here. But can it go smoothly?
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release:
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The midterm election is here. But can it go smoothly?
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Voting by mail. Misinformation. Control of Congress. We have read the news, received the mailers and seen all of the ads. The issues abound. It's enough to make your head spin.
Now offering clarity: UCLA School of Law's Rick Hasen and Shelby Wayment.
Hasen is the Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law. The
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University of San Diego: 'They Are Changing the World': Alumni Honors 2026
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 18 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
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'They Are Changing the World': Alumni Honors 2026
October 16, 2026
The spotlight was on the stage of the Peace and Justice Theatre Thursday evening. Six University of San Diego alumni were being celebrated for the annual Alumni Honors program. But, one after another, the people being honored turned the attention back toward those in the crowd.
Looking on were family and friends - including
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University of Texas-Dallas: CPRIT Scholar Aims To Open New Paths in Cancer Treatment
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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CPRIT Scholar Aims To Open New Paths in Cancer Treatment
By Amanda Siegfried | Oct. 16, 2026
Growing up with a mathematics professor and a mechanical engineer for parents, Dr. Alexander Adibekian developed an interest in science at an early age.
His childhood curiosity about biology and animals eventually led to a distinguished research career and most recently to The University of Texas at
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University of Washington Harm Reduction Research & Treatment Center Urges HUD to Preserve Housing First and Support Evidence-Based Harm Reduction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
University of Washington HaRRT Center Response to Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
October 13, 2026
We are researchers, clinicians, and community advisors with lived experience of homelessness and substance use disorder who collaborat
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USCCB Appoints Charles Camosy to Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news:
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USCCB Appoints Charles Camosy to Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
Oct 16, 2026
Charles Camosy, associate professor of moral theology at The Catholic University of America, has been appointed to a new artificial intelligence (AI) task force created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The USCCB announced the roster for its newly-established task force on Friday, Oct. 16, 202
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