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Calif. A.G. Bonta Joins Fight Against International Arms Trafficking
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, submitted a multi-state letter to congressional leaders supporting the passage of the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm Act (CATCH Act) and encouraging Congress to take additional steps to stop the flow of illegally trafficked firearms from the United States into the Caribbean. T  more
Calif. A.G. Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Protect Children From Social Media Addiction, Adverse Health Effects, Signed Into Law
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement after Senate Bill 976 (SB 976) was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), SB 976, also known as the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, interrupts the ability of social media companies and other website operators to use addictive algorithmic fe  more
Calif. A.G. Bonta: Calif. Dept. of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Luis Herrera
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Luis Herrera's death from an officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles, California, on September 17, 2022. The incident involved officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The report is part of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing efforts   more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Proclaims POW/MIA Recognition Day 2024
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following proclamation on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring Friday, September 20, 2024, as California POW/MIA Recognition Day. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION On POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of those who went off to war to defend our safety and freedoms, but never came home. More than 80,000   more
Calif. PUC Issues Decision Granting Petition to Modify Decision Involving Pacific Gas & Electric
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 21 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision granting petition to modify decision (Agenda ID No. 22856) on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the 2021 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding. (U39E.) DECISION GRANTING, IN PART, PETITION TO MODIFY DECISION 23-09-004 Summary This decision grants, in part, the pet  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving 3 Companies
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-11-012) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Joint Application of Consolidated Communications of California Company, Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc., and Condor Holdings LLC for Approval of Transfer of Control of Consolidated Communications of California Company and Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc. pursuant to California P  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving 350 Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.22-07-005) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Intervenor Compensation to 350 Bay Area Order Instituting Rulemaking to Advance Demand Flexibility Through Electric Rates. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies award to 350 Bay Area for failure to demonstrate eligibility to claim intervenor compensation to Decision 23 04 040. That Decision adopted updated Electric Rate Design Principles for the ass  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving 4 Companies
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res E-5346) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Self-Generation Incentive Advanced Payment Program by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Center for Sustainable Energy, Southern California Edison Company, and Southern California Gas Company PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves, with modification, the joint proposal by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Center for Sustainable Energy, Southern Califo  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving First 5 San Benito
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res T-17837) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * First 5 San Benito to Serve as the 2-1-1 Service Provider for San Benito County PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Authorizes First 5 San Benito to use the 2-1-1 abbreviated dialing code to provide information and referral services to San Benito County. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * First 5 San Benito will provide direct, public safety impact on San Benito   more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-06-004) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Application of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for an Order authorizing the Construction of a one-track at-grade pedestrian crossing from Willowbrook Avenue East to the Metro A Line Platform at the Willowbrook Rosa Parks Station, in the County of Los Angeles. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grant the A  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Optic Networks
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.24-02-007) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Application of Optic Networks, LLC for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide full facilities-based and resold competitive local exchange service and interexchange service on a statewide basis. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants the application of Optic Networks, LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to te  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Pacific Gas & Electric
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-04-005) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Initiate Reasonableness Review of Merced Dairy Biomethane Pilot Project Costs. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Finds that approximately 57% ($4,848,720) of the requested overage of $8,517,000 for the Merced Pipeline Dairy Digester Cluster Project was reasonably incurred. * Authorizes Pacific Gas and   more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Port of Stockton
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-12-015) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Application of the Port of Stockton authorizing construction of a new public at-grade railroad crossing on McCoy Avenue with a new track owned by the Port, operated on by CCTC, and for the benefit of a Port tenant in the City Stockton in San Joaquin County in the State of California. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants the Port of Stockton authoriz  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Riverside County Transportation Commission
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.24-03-003) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Application of the Riverside County Transportation Commission to convert an existing private crossing to a public crossing at Mile Post (MP) 85.15 (USDOT No. 931550W, Proposed CPUC No. 101PV-85.15) and to construct an at-grade pedestrian crossing at MP 85.34 (Proposed USDOT No. 977313P and CPUC No. 101PV-85.34-D) at the Perris-South Station   more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Robinson Orjuela Garcia Vs. AT&T California, AT&T Mobility, AT&T Corp.
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (C.24-04-004) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Robinson Orjuela Garcia, vs. Pacific Bell d/b/a AT&T California; AT&T Mobility Wireless Operations Holdings d/b/a AT&T Mobility; And AT&T Corp. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies and dismisses the Complaint of Robinson Orjuela Garcia that requests the Commission invalidate his service contract with Defendants. * Closes the proceeding. SAFETY CON  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving San Diego Gas & Electric
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.21-12-006, A.21-12-008) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Intervenor Compensation to Small Business Utility Advocates Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for Approval of Real Time Pricing Pilot Rate. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Awards Small Business Utility Advocates (SBUA) $90,709.10 for substantial contribution to Decision (D.) 23-11-006 et al. That Decision authorized San Die  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Shell California Pipeline
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res O-0090) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Shell California Pipeline Company LLC PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Shell California Pipeline Company LLC's request to increase its rates for transportation of crude oil on the Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys lines by 10 percent pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 455.3. * The 10 percent increase approved herein is expe  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Shell Energy North America
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res ALJ-463) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Appeal of Citation E-4195-0113 by Shell Energy North America PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies the Appeal of Citation E-4195-0113 by Shell Energy North America. * Closes proceeding K.21-11-018. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations associated with this resolution. ESTIMATED COST: * There are no costs associated with thi  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Southern California Edison
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.21-08-013, A.21-08-014, A.21-08-015) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Intervenor Compensation to Protect Our Communities Foundation Application of Southern California Edison Company for Authority to Establish Its Authorized Cost of Capital for Utility Operations for 2022 and Reset the Annual Cost of Capital Adjustment Mechanism. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Awards Protect Our Communities Fo  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving United Way of Northern California
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res T-17832) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * United Way of Northern California to Serve as the 2-1-1 Service Provider for Plumas County PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Authorizes the United Way of Northern California to use the 2-1-1 abbreviated dialing code to provide information and referral services to Plumas County. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * The United Way of Northern California in particip  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Utility Reform Network
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.23-01-007) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Intervenor Compensation to The Utility Reform Network Implementing Senate Bill 846 Concerning Potential Extension of Diablo Canyon Power Plant Operations. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Awards The Utility Reform Network (TURN) $174,168.50 for substantial contribution to Decision (D.) 23-12-036. D.23 12 036 authorizes extended operations at the Diabl  more
Calif. PUC Takes Up Case Involving Xchange Telecom, Atlantic Mobile U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res T-17840) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Wireless ID Registrations of Xchange Telecom LLC and Atlantic Mobile US LLC PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Revokes the Wireless ID Registration (WIR) of Xchange Telecom LLC and Atlantic Mobile US LLC. If these carriers seek to continue operating in California, they must submit a new WIR and disclose this revocation via a sworn affidavit in order to b  more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Indian National Indicted for Possessing Methamphetamine in Bakersfield
FRESNO, California, Sept. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California issued the following news release: A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Darmanjot Singh, 29, an Indian national residing in Ontario, California, charging him with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Singh engaged in a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement officers that e  more
California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline Across Most Sectors
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The California Air Resources Board issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * The decrease in emissions took place even as the state's economy continued to grow * * * A report released today (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/nc-2000_2022_ghg_inventory_trends.pdf) for 2022 greenhouse gas emissions shows a drop across most sectors that is the equivalent of removing more than 2.2 million gasoline-powered cars off Cal  more
DEA-Miami Division: Fort Myers Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Meth and Fentanyl Through the U.S. Mail
FORT MYERS, Florida, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Miami Division issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Durand Dijuon Demetiu Colbert (34, Fort Myers) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Colbert faces a minimum mandatory penalty  more
EPA Recognizes California Leaders for Pollution Prevention Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO -- As part of Pollution Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is celebrating two California organizations as part of its 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program. EPA is recognizing Zero Waste San Diego and Western Digital Technologies in Fremont for their commitments to pollution prevention by reducing, eliminating or preventing pollution at   more
EPA Recognizes Four Nevada Leaders for Pollution Prevention Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO -- As part of Pollution Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is celebrating four Nevada organizations as part of its 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) recognition program. EPA is recognizing Alibi Ale Works in Incline Village, Carson City Toyota in Carson City, La Nova Beauty in Reno and The Pad climbing gym in Henderson for their commitments to pollution  more
EPA Recognizes Two Arizona Leaders for Pollution Prevention Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO -- As part of Pollution Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is celebrating two Arizona organizations as part of its 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) recognition program. EPA is recognizing Salem Boys Auto in Tempe and PAS Technologies in Phoenix for their commitments to pollution prevention by reducing, eliminating or preventing pollution at its source   more
EPA: Haskell Indian Nations University Career Counselor Appointed Member of Inaugural HBSU-MSI Federal Advisory Council
LENEXA, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the members of the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) Federal Advisory Council. This council marks a significant milestone in EPA's commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within environmental policymaking and workforce development. Ca  more
FCC Chairwoman Visits Arizona School District to Discuss Closing Homework Gap for Rural Communities
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * FCC Continues Connectivity Tour to Promote Latest Modernization to the E-Rate Program * * * Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel continued her 2024 Connectivity Tour, focused on closing the Homework Gap, with a visit to Winters' Well Elementary School in Tonopah, Arizona. She was joined by Saddle Mountain Unified School District Superinten  more
Federal Court Orders New York Man to Pay Over $36 Million for Forex and Digital Asset Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced Judge Vince Chhabria of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered an order Sept. 19 assessing monetary relief totaling over $36 million against a New York resident formerly of San Francisco. The order requires Ichioka to pay $31 million in restitution to defrauded victims and a $5 million civil mone  more
Florida Attorney General Issues Weekly Briefing on Sep. 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following weekly briefing (Vol. 6, Issue 36): This week, we continued our Thin Line Tribute: Sunshine Salute Series by recognizing a Clay County Sheriff's Deputy who fled the chaos in California to serve in the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. Deputy Colton Harris, originally from Oakland, California, spoke to us about the stark differences between serving in Florida versus California. He described   more
Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the Business Council of NYS Annual Meeting
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at the Business Council of NYS annual meeting in Bolton Landing. Heather, always great for an excuse to leave the big city and come up to God's country here. And I've been up here many times this summer and the weather's been spectacular. So, thank you, Heather, for your leadership as well. And I hope you feel you have the ac  more
ILL. A.G. RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO ACT TO STOP GUN TRAFFICKING INTO CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, is calling on members of Congress to take action to stop gun trafficking from the U.S. to Caribbean countries. Raoul and the coalition issued a letter to Congress today outlining a number of measures Congress can take to help reduce gun trafficking and violence in the Caribbean. "The proposals we   more
Justice Dept. Issues Readout of Civil Rights Division Meeting With Jewish Community Stakeholders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following readout of a Civil Rights Division's meeting on Sept. 19, 2024, with Jewish community stakeholders: * * * The Justice Department yesterday convened its quarterly interagency meeting with Jewish community stakeholders. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland provided remarks to those at the meeting, underscoring the department's commitment to addressing hate crimes. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice D  more
Justice Dept.: Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Conspiracy to Falsify Financial Statements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: A California real estate executive was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a fine of $200,000 for engaging in an extensive multi-year conspiracy to falsify financial statements. According to court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Tyler Ross, 38, of San Francisco, and formerly of Michigan, served  more
La. U.S. Attorney: California Man Sentenced for Heroin Trafficking
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana issued the following news release: AL VERNON BROWN ("BROWN"), age 52, a Los Angeles, California resident, was sentenced on September 18, 2024, by U.S. District Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon, after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B), and 846, as well as, distribution a  more
Labor Department Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending Sept. 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Sept. 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 230,000 to 231,000. The 4-week moving average was  more
Litigation: SEC Vs. 4TA Sports, NP Ventures Holdings, Play Caller Sports Gaming, Nicholas A. Palazzo
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 5:24-cv-6602; N.D. Cal. filed Sept. 20, 2024) involving 4TA Sports Inc., NP Ventures Holdings LLC, Play Caller Sports Gaming LLC and Nicholas A. Palazzo: * * * SEC Charges Former Harvard Football Player and his Companies with Orchestrating Two Fraudulent Schemes * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission charged former Harvard football player Nicholas A. Palazzo and three of his spor  more
Mont. U.S. Attorney: Butte Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Role in Large Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
BILLINGS, Montana, Sept. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: A Butte woman convicted by a federal jury of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl as part of a large drug ring that had a base Whitehall was sentenced today to 15 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Janet Dean White, 57, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute   more
N.Y. A.G. James Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Stop Gun Trafficking Into Caribbean Countries
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * AG James Leads 12 AGs to Support the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm (CATCH) Act to Help Stop Gun Trafficking and Reduce Gun Violence * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general calling on Congress to take action to stop gun trafficking from the United States to Caribbean countries. In their letter,   more
NASA Awards $1.5 Million at Watts on the Moon Challenge Finale
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy distribution, management, and storage as part of the agency's Watts on the Moon Challenge. The innovations from this challenge aim to support NASA's Artemis missions, which will establish long-term human presence on the Moon. This two-phase competition has challenged U.S. innovators to develop breakthrough power transm  more
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra at the Center for American Progress Housing Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: Thank you to the Center for American Progress, Senator Smith, Representative Ocasio-Cortez, and everyone involved in today's summit. For far too many Americans, rent is far too high. Student debt has been a damper on accumulating a downpayment, and homeownership feels so out of reach. Our speakers today have rightly focused on ways to build more supply, make rent more affordable, and offer a pat  more
ROTC Cadet Temin Sohn's Summer Experience at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Field Office in Jordan
WINCHESTER, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Middle East District issued the following news story: By Shannon Moeck, Middle East District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) recently welcomed Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet Temin Sohn, a chemistry student from the University of Southern California, as part of its cadet summer training program. The program introduces future Army officers to the various career fields  more
SEC Charges DeFi Platform Rari Capital and Its Founders With Misleading Investors and Acting as Unregistered Brokers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * Rari Capital also charged for engaging in unregistered crypto offerings * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Rari Capital, Inc., a supposed decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, and its co-founders, Jai Bhavnani, Jack Lipstone, and David Lucid, for misleading investors and engaging in unregistered broker activity in connect  more
Second significant fentanyl seizure in two weeks for U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. Agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector seized a substantial quantity of illicit fentanyl in the Orange County region yesterday; the second of two significant fentanyl seizures in the last two weeks. The event took place near Avenida Vista Hermosa on Interstate 5. Upon inspecting the vehicle's trunk, agents discovered doze  more
Statement on Jury's Verdict in Trial of Michael P. Owens, Dawson L. Davenport, Robert A. Gunton, Andrea J. Lindstrom, and Julie A. Yale
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Today, after a 10-day trial and just over two hours of deliberation, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California found Michael P. Owens, Dawson L. Davenport, Robert A. Gunton, Andrea J. Lindstrom, and Julie A. Yale liable for securities fraud. The jury also determined that Owens, Gunton, and Yale violated the securities registration provisions of t  more
U.S. Attorney for D.C.: Indictment Charges Two in $230 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: An indictment was unsealed today charging Malone Lam, 20, of Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA, and Jeandiel Serrano, 21, of Los Angeles, CA, with conspiracy to steal and launder over $230 million in cryptocurrency from a victim in Washington, D.C. Lam, a citizen of Singapore who goes by the online monikers "Anne Hathaway" and "$$$", and Serrano, who uses "Versac  more
Va. U.S. Attorney: Norfolk Drug Dealer Sentenced for His Role in Tidewater Drug Trafficking Organization
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: A Norfolk man was sentenced today to two years and nine months in prison for distribution of cocaine. According to court documents, Deton Dodson, 46, was a street level drug dealer in a larger drug trafficking organization centered in the Tidewater area of Virginia. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), FBI, Homeland Security Investi  more
White House Issues Transcript of Moderated Conversation by VP Harris With Oprah Winfrey at Unite for America 2024 Event
FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a moderated conversation on Sept. 19, 2024, by Vice President Kamala Harris with Oprah Winfrey at a Unite for America 2024 event: * * * MS. WINFREY: Kamala Harris! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi. MS. WINFREY: So, welcome to -- THE VICE PRESIDENT: Oprah -- MS. WINFREY: Oh, hello! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi. (Laughs.) MS. WINFREY: Madam Vice President, hello. Welcome to Michigan. THE VICE PRESIDENT: It's so goo  more