News Tipoffs - California Editors
Army Corps of Engineers to Host New Bullards Bar and Oroville Dam Water Control Manual Update Information Meeting Oct. 15
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Sacramento District issued the following news release:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host a public meeting October 15 to share information regarding water control manual updates for New Bullards Bar and Oroville Dams. The meeting will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sutter County Veterans Memorial Building at 1425 Veterans Memorial Circle in Yuba City.
A panel of team members from USACE, the Calif
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As Republicans Continue to Block Right to IVF, Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Expand Access
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed SB 729 by Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-Van Nuys) which requires large group health care service plan contracts and disability insurance policies to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and fertility service, including in vitro fertilization (IVF).
A signing message can be found here (https://a
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Assembly Advances Gov. Newsom's Special Session Proposal to Stop Gas Price Spikes
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024:
The California Assembly advanced Governor Gavin Newsom's special session proposal to prevent gasoline price spikes.
The Assembly passed ABx2-1, authored by Assemblymembers Gregg Hart and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. The bill allows the state to require oil refiners to manage a minimum inventory of fuel to avoid supply shortages that create higher gasoline prices for consumers - and hi
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Becoming a Nuclear Scientist: LLNL Traineeship Inspires SJSU Students
LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
By Shelby Conn
Historically, most undergraduate students in STEM are limited in their exposure to the field of nuclear science. This is especially true at minority-serving institutions, which often do not have the infrastructure, resources and technical support needed to maintain such courses.
To broaden the nuclear science pipeline and establish an equit
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BIS Imposes Penalty on Quantum Corporation to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Antiboycott Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
Today, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed a civil penalty of $151,875 against Quantum Corporation (Quantum), a data storage, management, and protection company based in San Jose, California, to resolve 45 alleged violations of the antiboycott provisions of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Quantum voluntar
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt as Presiding Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Five; Judge Michelle C. Kim as an Associate Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division One; and Judge Anne K. Richardson as an Associate Justice of the Second District Court of App
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces New Initiatives to Advance Safe, Responsible AI, Protect Californians
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of initiatives to further protect Californians from fast-moving and transformative GenAI technology, while vetoing legislation that falls short of providing a flexible, comprehensive solution to curbing the potential catastrophic risks.
Over the past 30 days, Governor Newsom signed 17 bills covering the deployment and regulation of Gen
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:
* AB 98 by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D-Palmdale) - Planning and zoning: logistics use: truck routes.
* AB 347 by Assemblymember Philip Ting (D-San Francisco) - Household product safety: toxic substances: testing and enforcement.
* AB 772 by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) -
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:
* AB 1113 by Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) - California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System: expanded learning opportunity programs.
* AB 1775 by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) - Cannabis: retail preparation, sale, and consumption of noncannabis food and beverage p
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Support California's Veterans
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he had signed a package of bills designed to support veterans in a variety of ways, including housing and education.
"Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country, and it is our duty to do what we can to support them in return. I am proud to sign into law legislation that will honor their service, improve their lives in Calif
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: Cal Guard Counterdrug Task Force Seizes More Than 9.5 Million Pills With Fentanyl
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the Cal Guard's Counterdrug Task Force continued its crackdown on fentanyl at California's ports of entry, supporting the seizure of over 772,000 pills with an estimated street value of $3.8 million in August.
"Each month, the California National Guard continues the life-saving work of supporting local, state, and federal agencies in k
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: California Bans Legacy, Donor Preferences in Admissions at Private, Nonprofit Universities
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed AB 1780 by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) to prohibit legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process for private, nonprofit institutions. Legacy status and donor preferences have long been excluded from the state's public university admissions process. The University of California system eliminated le
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: California Gets Hundreds of Millions of Dollars From Biden-Harris Administration for Parks, Rivers, Clean Transportation
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024:
In just the last week, California has received $360 million from the Biden-Harris Administration to support critical projects across the state, including habitat restoration, park improvements and rail and highway investments.
The federal funding complements historic investments made by the Newsom Administration - all supporting the Governor's agenda to build more, faster.
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: Federal Jury Finds Fresno Woman Tied to M30 King of Fresno Guilty of Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine
FRESNO, California, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
On Friday, Sept. 27, after a four-day trial, a federal jury found Alma Lucia Garza, 23, of Fresno, guilty of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine as well as possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: Former Executive at Irvine-Based Company That Marketed Faulty Stem Cell Products Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
The imprisoned founder and CEO of an Orange County-based company that marketed stem cell-based products linked to multiple hospitalizations was sentenced today to 36 months in federal prison - consecutive to his current prison sentence.
John Warrington Kosolcharoen, 53, most recently of Rancho Santa Margarita, was sentenced by United States
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder Two Jewish Men Leaving L.A. Synagogues Last Year
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
A man who last year shot and wounded two Jewish men as they left religious services in the Pico-Robertson area of Los Angeles was sentenced today to 420 months in federal prison.
Jaime Tran, 30, formerly of Riverside, was sentenced by United States District Judge George H. Wu, who set a restitution hearing for December 2, 2024.
Tran pleaded
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: San Joaquin County Skydiver Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Running Unauthorized Tandem Skydiving Instructor Courses
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
Robert Allen Pooley, 49, of Acampo, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb to two years in prison for wire fraud related to tandem skydiving instructor courses, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Pooley was convicted by a federal jury in May 2024 after a seven-day trial.
According to court documents and evide
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CFPB: Medical Debt, Non-Profit Hospital Billing Practices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024:
Medical debt continues to burden millions of consumers, and the CFPB has made addressing this issue a central focus of our work. We have examined the various factors driving problematic medical debt collection and credit reporting practices. A key concern that has emerged from this research involves the policies and practices of non-profit hospitals.
These institutions are required to have
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Department of Defense Awards $30 Million to Expand Domestic Printed Circuit Board and Substrate Production
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
The Department of Defense announced today a $30 million award to TTM Technologies Inc. (TTM) in Santa Ana, California. This award, facilitated through the Defense Production Act Purchases (DPAP) office, will enable TTM to acquire and install advanced manufacturing equipment and develop prototype designs for printed circuit boards. The project will commence at TTM's Centers of Excellence across the United States, ult
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EEOC Sues Two Employers for Sex Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed lawsuits against two companies to enforce Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the federal agency announced today.
"Harassment in the workplace based on gender identity is sex discrimination, and it's against the law," said EEOC General Counsel Karla Gilbride. "Transgender people have the same rights as everyone els
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Ex-Im Bank of the U.S. Chair Lewis Attends 79th Annual United Nations General Assembly in New York City
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Highlighted EXIM's Effort to Meet Charter Mandates
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New York, New York - Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis traveled to New York City last week to address key audiences alongside the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). While in New York, Chair Lewis highlighted EXIM's commitment to competing with the People's Republic of China (PRC), in
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Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Chair Lewis Attends 79th Annual United Nations General Assembly in New York City
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
New York, New York Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis traveled to New York City last week to address key audiences alongside the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). While in New York, Chair Lewis highlighted EXIM's commitment to competing with the People's Republic of China (PRC), investing in renewable energy pro
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FCC Media Bureau Issues Order on Cadena Radial Remanente
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following order (FRN No. 0023104227) on Sept. 30, 2024:
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In the Matter of Cadena Radial Remanente, For Renewal of License for Station KZLQ-LP, La Quinta, California
ORDER
By the Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau:
I. INTRODUCTION
1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into by the Media Bureau (Bureau) and Cadena Radial Remanente (CRR or Licensee), licensee of low power FM sta
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Geological Survey: Learning From a High-Severity Fire Event--Conditions Following the 2018 Carr Fire at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey Western Ecological Research Center issued the following report (No. 2023-1053) on Aug. 30, 2024 entitled "Learning From a High-Severity Fire Event--Conditions Following the 2018 Carr Fire at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area". The report was written by Phillip J. van Mantgem, Micah C. Wright, Karen M. Thorne, Jill Beckmann, Kevin Buffington, Lyndsay L. Rankin, Audrey Colley and Eamon A. Engber.
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The 20
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Geological Survey: Occupancy Dynamics of the California Gnatcatcher in Southern California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey Western Ecological Research Center issued the following report (No. 2024-1015) on Aug. 26, 2024, entitled "Occupancy Dynamics of the California Gnatcatcher in Southern California". The report was written by Barbara E. Kus, Alexandra Houston and Kristine L. Preston.
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Executive Summary
The Coastal California Gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica: "gnatcatcher") is a resident species restricted to
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Geological Survey: U.S. Geological Survey Climate Science Plan--Future Research Directions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey Alaska Science Center; California Water Science Center; Eastern Energy Resources Science Center; Forest and Rangeland Ecosys Science Center; Volcano Science Center; Western Geographic Science Center; Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center; National Climate Adaptation Science Center; Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center; Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program; Northwest Climate Adaptation S
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Great Minds in STEM Recognizes Sandia Microgrid Engineer
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024:
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Rachid Darbali-Zamora helps keep the lights on, wins Luminary Award
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Rachid Darbali-Zamora's career has been defined by two pivotal moments: his introduction to renewable energy at a high school outreach event and his internship at Sandia National Laboratories.
Darbali-Zamora, now an electrical engineer specializing in microgrids with
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In His Final Act of Legislative Session, Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Promoting Fiscal Responsibility, Budget Stability
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
In his final act of the year's regular legislative session, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed AB 179, creating new tools for the state to set aside a portion of anticipated surplus funds in future fiscal years.
"Building on the balanced budget we passed in June that eliminated our deficit -- without raising taxes on hardworking Californians and without deep prog
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INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Makes More Than $1 Billion in Additional Funding Available to Support America's Passenger Rail Future
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
Made possible by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, investments will further expand, modernize, and improve America's intercity passenger rail network
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing the availability of more than $1 billion in funding to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail n
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Litigation: SEC Vs. Choice Advisors, Matthias O'Meara
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:21-cv-01669-JO-MSB; S.D. Cal. filed Sept. 24, 2021) involving Choice Advisors LLC and Matthias O'Meara:
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SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Municipal Advisor and its Co-Founder
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On September 24, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California entered a final judgment against municipal advisor Choice Advisors, LLC and one of its principals, Matthias O'Mea
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MARINE AWARDED NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FOR VALOR
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news:
By Maj. Hector Infante, Marine Corps Training and Education Command
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- U.S. Marine Corps Staff. Sgt. Brett D. Meil was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic actions during a ceremony hosted by School of Infantry - West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sep. 24, 2024.
Staff Sgt. Brett Meil, a native of Texas, received the Department of the Navy's highe
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Md. A.G. Brown Supports Revised American Bar Association Standard Promoting Equal Access to Legal Education
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in support of a proposed revision to the American Bar Association's (ABA) accreditation standards for law schools. The amended standard would require schools to continue to take concrete steps toward improving access to legal education and the legal profession for all qualified aspiring lawy
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Metropolitan Transportation Commission: Regional Agencies Mark Milestone in the Mandatory Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program
OAKLAND, California, Oct. 2 -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission issued the following news release:
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Thousands of Reminder Letters to be Mailed, Employers Urged to Enroll Today
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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission today marked the 10-year anniversary of the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program, which requires employers with 50 or more full-time employees in the region to enroll in the program, select the commuter benefi
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Mich. Gov. Whitmer Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Support for Reopening Palisades, Protecting 600 Union Jobs, Powering 800,000 Homes
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024:
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Investment would make Palisades first successfully restarted nuclear power plant in US history
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer commended the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Biden-Harris Administration for two recent announcements that will support efforts to restart Palisades.
"Reopening Palisades will keep energy cos
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NETL Director Marianne Walck Delivers Distinguished Lecture at Carnegie Mellon University
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024:
NETL Director Marianne Walck, Ph.D., discussed how the Lab works to tackle climate change and helps to ensure a clean energy future as part of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation Distinguished Lecture series at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 25.
CMU faculty, students, researchers and other key atte
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Ogden-Air Logistics Complex In Focus: Brad Miller
HILL AFB, Utah, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Hill Air Force Base (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news:
By Jenny Dumpert, Ogden Air Logistics Complex
Meet Brad Miller, the 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron's director of operations. With a total of 24 years in uniform, including seven years on active duty and 17 years in the Air Force Reserve, Brad brings extensive experience to his role. He began his civil service career in June 1993.
Consisting of approximately 200-210 dedicated me
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Proving Credibility: 91st Missile Wing Completes Simulated Test Launch
MINOT AFB, North Dakota, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Minot Air Force Base issued the following news:
By Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
The 91st Missile Wing successfully performed its biennial Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test, the first phase of testing for the Minuteman III, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota on September 17th and 18th, 2024.
"This year's SELM, named OPERATION GIANT PACE 24-2M, was conducted to evaluate the readiness and reliab
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Reclamation announces $9.2 million for Tribal water projects and emergency drought relief supported by the Investing in America agenda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release:
The Bureau of Reclamation today announced a $9.2 million investment supported by President Biden's Investing in America agenda to support Tribal efforts to develop, manage and protect water and related resources, and mitigate drought impacts and the loss of Tribal trust resources. The 25 projects selected through the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program, with fund
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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory: A Modular Neutrino Detector Years in the Making
MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 1 (TNSres) -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news feature on Sept. 30, 2024:
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The prototype DUNE 2x2 detector will capture up to 10,000 neutrino interactions per day. Researchers developed the new detector and advanced machine learning techniques to probe what all those neutrinos are up to.
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By David Krause
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have joined collaborators from a
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South Florida U.S. Attorney's Office Charges an Attorney, Former SBA Employee, Tax Preparer, and Others With COVID-19 Fraud Schemes
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida remains a leader in COVID-19 pandemic relief prosecutions, holding a range of actors accountable for these crimes. Over this summer alone, the district has charged 17 individuals with COVID-19 relief fraud cases, with scheme amounts totaling over $21 million.
In 2021, the Attorney General establis
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U.S. Army Reserve Observes Energy Action Month
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
FORT BELVOIR, Va.
The U.S. Army Reserve is focusing on Powering The Mission during the month of October. Energy Action Month is an annual observance for the federal government to provide awareness and education on energy efficiency, conservation, and resilience. The Army Reserve is a leader in enhancing energy resilience, prioritizing projects that provide reliable and secure energy
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Union Creek Water Treatment Project Continues
TRAVIS AFB, California, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force's Travis Air Force Base (60th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols, 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
A team of engineers from SAK Construction, managed by Cape Environmental INC., and overseen by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), worked together to install a stormwater conveyance system liner at Travis Air Force Base July 2024.
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