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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA — On the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, Congressman Brad Sherman issued the following statement reflecting on the impact to Pacific Palisades, the federal…

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Padilla, Whitehouse Introduce Bills to Ban Taxpayer Payouts for January 6 Rioters

January 6, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

On five-year anniversary of January 6 Capitol insurrection, the Senators’ bills would prevent the Trump Administration from handing out millions in taxpayer funds to Capitol rioters WASHINGTON, D.C. — On…

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Mayor Mamdani Signs Two Emergency Executive Orders

January 6, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

What you should know ~Directs city agencies to develop plans to come into compliance with Board of Corrections’ Minimum Standards & city shelter laws ~Mayor also instructs city agencies to…

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Sen. Alex Padilla to Lead Senate Floor Push on Fifth Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection

January 5, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

Senators to hold the floor to fight Trump’s attempts to rewrite history and reward rioters WASHINGTON, D.C. — TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 6, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of…

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United States Mint Announces Call for Artists

January 5, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

Artistic Infusion Program Invites Artists to Design Nation’s Coins and Medals WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2026 — The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce a call for artists to…

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Congresswoman Friedman Marks Productive First Year in Congress

January 5, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

Returns $5.5 million to Constituents, Highlights leadership on several critical, commonsense bills LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) marked her first year in Congress, touting a record…

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Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez Introduces AB 1540, Aiming to Restore LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line

January 5, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González introduced AB 1540, legislation that will reestablish the 988 Press 3 LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Crisis Line, backfilling a program axed by the…

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Valley Designer Jessica Resendíz Weaves Storytelling and Mexican Traditions Into Her Art

January 5, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

During the holidays, Jessica Resendíz is busy doing what she does best – infusing community and culture into her artwork. Jessica recently launched her Reina Holiday Collection, which features a…

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Review of Brown University for Potential Clery Act Violations

January 4, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

Late last month, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced it will conduct a program review of Brown University (Brown) in response to the December 13, 2025, shooting on…

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Secretary of War’s ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Tour to Rally Nation

January 4, 2026 George Christopher Thomas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart tomorrow for Newport News, Virginia, to visit shipbuilding yards and a recruiting station. The Secretary will also administer the oath of enlistment to…