News Tipoffs - California Editors
Attorney General Bonta Closes Criminal Investigation Into Los Angeles Supervisor Kuehl and Peace Over Violence Director Giggins
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Peace Over Violence (POV) Director Patricia Giggans. After a thorough and independent investigation into the allegations that formed the basis of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) investiga
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Attorney General Bonta Commends San Diego for Commitment to Gun Violence Prevention
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2024:
SAN DIEGO -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, and San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl in announcing the establishment of the San Diego Gun Violence Prevention Program Task Force. This program is supported by grants from DOJ and the Judicial Council of Cali
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of Biden's Administration's CHNV Parole Program for Migrants Fleeing Violence
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2024:
OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general in an amicus brief before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The brief supports President Biden's Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV Parole Program). The CHNV Parole Program offers
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Attorney General Hilgers and Attorney General Bird Lead Coalition Petitioning EPA to Enact Uniform Labeling Requirements
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 8 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
Omaha - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led an 11-state coalition petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enact a rule that would create uniform labeling requirements across the country and preempt California's Prop 65. Currently, States can require manufacturers to label products with health information that is inconsistent wi
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: California Just Notched One of Its Best Quarters Ever for New Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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What you need to know: California saw an increase in zero-emission vehicles sold last quarter as 1 in 4 new car buyers continue to choose alternatives to gasoline-powered cars and trucks.
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SACRAMENTO -- In the second quarter of 2024, Californians purchased 118,181 zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) representing 25.7% of all new vehicle sales in the state. That's nearly 10,000 more than
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: California Receives More Than Half a Billion Dollars in Federal Funds to Improve Power Grid
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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What you need to know: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $600 million grant to a public-private partnership to improve California's electric grid that will lead to energy savings and enhanced reliability for consumers.
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California has secured a $600 million federal grant to upgrade 100 miles of electric transmission lines with grid enhancing technologies to improve reliabili
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Calif. PUC Issues Decision Denying Petition for Rulemaking Involving Uber Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision denying petition for rulemaking (Case No. 24-08-002) on Aug. 7, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Petition to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation pursuant to Pub. Util. Code Section 1708.5.
DECISION DENYING UBER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING
Summary
This decision denies Petition 24-01-019, filed by Uber Technologies, Inc., to open a rulemaking
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Calif. PUC Issues Final Resolution for Havasu Water
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following final resolution (No. W-5276) on Aug. 7, 2024:
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Havasu Water Company. Order Rejecting Advice Letter 52-W In Accordance With General Order 96-B, Industry Rules 7.3.2.(8) And 8.1.
SUMMARY
On December 15, 2023, Havasu Water Company (HWC) filed Advice Letter (AL) 52-W requesting to update its utility's service area map.
This Resolution affirms the Commission's Water Division's rejection wit
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Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Decision Involving Frederick L. Pilot
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (No. 20-09-001) on Aug. 7, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Broadband Infrastructure Deployment and to Support Service Providers in the State of California.
DECISION DENYING INTERVENOR COMPENSATION CLAIM OF FREDERICK L. PILOT
Intervenor: Frederick L. Pilot
For contribution
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Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Decision Involving Ivy Energy
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (No. 20-08-020) on Aug. 7, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Order Instituting Rulemaking to Revisit Net Energy Metering Tariffs Pursuant to Decision 16-01-044, and to Address Other Issues Related to Net Energy Metering.
DECISION DENYING IVY ENERGY PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF DECISION 23-11-068
Summary
This decision denies, with pr
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Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Resolution Involving Xchange Telecom, Atlantic Mobile U.S.
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed resolution (No. T-17840) on Aug. 7, 2024:
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Resolution Revokes the Wireless ID Registrations of Xchange Telecom LLC (U-4572-C) and Atlantic Mobile US LLC (U-4583-C) for failing to comply with Commission-mandated Performance Bond requirements.
SUMMARY
This Resolution approves the revocation of the Wireless ID Registrations of Xchange Telecom LLC (U-4572-C) and Atlantic Mobile US LLC
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California Seizes Over $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis Since January
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: In 2024, the Governor's Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force seized over $120 million in illegal cannabis and eradicated nearly 123,000 illegal plants. Through these law enforcement operations, officials have destroyed more than 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis -- as heavy as over 20 cars.
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In strong support of California's legal cannabis market, Governor G
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Cooper Hewitt Announces "Making Home - Smithsonian Design Triennial"
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Smithsonian Institution Cooper Hewitt, a design museum, issued the following news:
This fall, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will present "Making Home--Smithsonian Design Triennial." Featuring 25 site-specific, newly commissioned installations, the exhibition explores design's role in shaping the physical and emotional realities of home across the U.S., U.S. territories and tribal nations. On view Nov. 2 through summer 2025, "Making Home" is the seventh offerin
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DOE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.2 Billion in the Nation's Grid to Protect Against Extreme Weather, Lower Costs, Prepare For Growing Demand
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2024:
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Projects Funded by the Investing in America Agenda Will Add Nearly 13 GW of Capacity to Support Increased Manufacturing, Data Centers, And Renewable Power While Catalyzing Nearly $10 Billion In Public-Private Investments, and Creating Thousands of Jobs
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RALEIGH, N.C. --In support of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today a
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EDUCATORS RECOGNIZED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 8 -- Sealaska Heritage Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024:
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Honors given during SHI's 2024 culturally responsive education conference
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Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) awarded 11 educators from Alaska for their distinguished service today at its 2024 culturally responsive education conference, Our Cultural Landscape.
Seven educators received SHI's Distinguished Educator Award, which recognizes educators who intentionally weave cultura
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Federal Maritime Commission Issues Notice of Filing of Complaint Involving Triple L Global Vs. Sealink International
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued the following notice of filing of complaint (Docket No. 24-26) on Aug. 7, 2024:
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TRIPLE L GLOBAL, LLC, Complainant v. SLI, INC. D/B/A SEALINK INTERNATIONAL, Respondent.
NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND ASSIGNMENT
Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (the "Commission") by Triple L Global, LLC (the "Complainant") against SLI, Inc. d/b/a Sealink International (the "Respondent"). Co
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FTC Chair Khan Issues Remarks at Department of Treasury & CFPB Public Briefing on Solar Consumer Fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following remarks on Aug. 7, 2024, by Chairwoman Lina M. Khan on the U.S. Department of Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau public briefing on solar consumer fraud:
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I'm thrilled to be here alongside Deputy Secretary Adeyemo and Director Chopra, who have both been key partners in protecting the public from predatory financial tactics.
The Federal Trade Commission enforces the laws banning unfair methods of compet
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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 8.7.24
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Kirk Haynes, of Fresno, has been reappointed to the Board of State and Community Corrections, where he has served since 2021. Haynes has been Chief Probation Officer at the Fresno County Probation Department since 2018, where he has held several roles since 1994, including Job Specialist, Deputy Probation Officer
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Governor Newsom Signs Tribal-State Gaming Compacts 8.7.24
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed tribal-state gaming compacts between the State of California and the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and with the Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California.
The Governor has also signed an extension of the tribal-state gaming compact between the State of California and the Augustine Band of Cahu
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Here's How Curiosity's Sky Crane Changed the Way NASA Explores Mars
PASADENA, California, Aug. 7 (TNSres) -- NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
NASA's Curiosity rover mission is celebrating a dozen years on the Red Planet, where the six-wheeled scientist continues to make big discoveries as it inches up the foothills of a Martian mountain. Just landing successfully on Mars is a feat, but the Curiosity mission went several steps further on Aug. 5, 2012, touching down with a bold new technique: the sky crane maneuver.A swooping robotic je
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Idaho U.S. Attorney's Office Highlights Success of Drug Distribution Prosecution Efforts in Southern Idaho
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following new release on Aug. 7, 2024:
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Southern Idaho today.
"The case results announced today reflect stellar work by our prosecutors and staff," said U.S. Attorney Hurwit. "Together with our law enforcement partners, our office is rising to meet the challenge that drug trafficking poses to communities in Idah
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Interior Department Announces Nearly $47 Million Investment for Community-Led Local Park Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
The Department of the Interior today announced $46.7 million in funding through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program for the redevelopment or creation of 10 local parks in Tucson, Arizona; Porterville, California; Des Moines, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; New Brunswick, New Jersey, Garner and Raleigh, North Carolina; Cleveland, Ohio; and Houston, Texas.
Today's announcement brings th
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Iowa Attorney General Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Host Press Conference Announcing Petition to Support Farmers & Growers
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 8 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024:
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced a petition calling on the Biden-Harris EPA to create a farming freedom rule to end misleading labels on glyphosate and stop California from dictating how Iowa farmers farm. The announcement was made at a press conference at Hansen-Mueller, a grain and feed merchandiser in Omaha. Speakers at t
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Litigation: SEC Vs. Taylor Woods, Howard Wu
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:24-cv-06633; C.D. Cal. filed Aug. 6, 2024) involving Taylor Woods and Howard Wu:
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SEC Charges Founder-Owners of Urban Commons LLC with Orchestrating Two Securities Fraud Schemes
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The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Taylor Woods and Howard Wu, the co-founders and co-owners of Urban Commons, LLC, with securities fraud involving two schemes to defraud two sets of inve
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Ms. Julie Sarich Instructional Systems Specialist for Autism
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release:
Dr. Jacob Sherwood, Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Julie Sarich as Instructional Systems Specialist for Autism.
Ms. Sarich joined DoDEA team in 2013 as a Learning Impaired Moderate to Severe teacher at Camp Zama, Japan. She later joined the special education team at Zama Middle High School as a Learning Impaired Mild to Moderate t
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Naval Research Laboratory, ONR-Global TechSolutions Provide Marines Littoral Operations Tactical Decision Aid at Modern Day Marine Expo
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news release:
By Nicholas E. M. Pasquini
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and Office of Naval Research-Global (ONR-Global) TechSolutions recently showcased the NRL-developed LittoralLens imaging system during the Modern Day Marine Expo held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The single-person-portable LittoralLens computer-vision system enables automated measurements of littoral su
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NSF invests $7.6M in educational projects to build a skilled semiconductor manufacturing workforce in partnership with Intel Corporation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation and Intel Corporation announced a $7.6 million investment in six projects to advance equitable STEM education and training opportunities that strengthen the nation's semiconductor workforce. This investment, made through a Dear Colleague Letter: Enhancing Engineering Technology and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Education (ETSTE), represe
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State Department Issues Public Schedule for Aug. 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 7, 2024:
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SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN
Secretary Blinken attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
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DEPUTY SECRETARY KURT M. CAMPBELL
Deputy Secretary Campbell is on travel to California from August 7-9, 2024.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
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DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. VERMA
Deputy Secretary Verma attends meetings and briefings at the De
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Tenn. U.S. Attorney: Evelyn Blevins Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scheme
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued the following news release:
On August 7, 2024, Evelyn Blevins, 48, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was sentenced to 51 months' imprisonment by the Honorable Curtis L. Collier, United States District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Following her incarceration, she will be on 5 years of supervised release.
As part of the pl
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