National Museum of Asian Art Announces Its 2026 Nowruz Family Festival
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will celebrate its 2026 Nowruz Family Festival Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Named…
Smithsonian Accepts First Lady Melania Trump’s Inaugural Gown
Gift to First Ladies Collection Continues a Century-Old Tradition First Lady of the United States Melania Trump formally presented the gown she wore to the 2025 inaugural balls to the…
Padilla Secures Over $24 Million for 25 Projects Across Los Angeles and Orange County
LOS ANGELES, CA — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $24.3 million in federal funding for 25 projects across Los Angeles and Orange County through…
Friedman Co-Leads Bill to Provide Automatic Refunds of Illegal Tariff Taxes
Illegal Tariffs Cost Small Businesses $200 Billion Last Year LOS ANGELES, CA — Yesterday, February 20, 2026, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced that she is helping lead new federal…
Senator Reyes Calls for Independent Citizens Redistricting for San Bernardino County Elections
Sacramento, CA — Yesterday, Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D–Colton) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1414 to establish an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission for San Bernardino County, ensuring fair, transparent, and community-driven…
BoatUS Foundation Accepting Applications for New Life Jacket Loaner Pilot Program
Local organizations, businesses encouraged to apply to expand access to essential boating safety equipment in their communities SPRINGFIELD, Va. – February 20, 2026 – The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety…
Study: Adolescent Cannabis Use Linked to Doubling Risk of Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders
Oakland, CA — Adolescents who use cannabis could face a significantly higher risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders by young adulthood, according to a large new study published today in…
From Sports To Professional Training, The Fitness Journey Of Local Woman Turned Into A Business
By Liz Fawcett, Special to the Van Nuys News Press From the time I could run, I was on a sports team. I grew up trying every sport imaginable—basketball, baseball,…
Congresswoman Friedman Tours WHCHC’s Newest Affordable Housing Development in WeHo
Kickstarts affordable housing development tour WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) toured construction of the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC)’s newest housing project. The project will…
Assemblyman Josh Hoover Calls for Audit of Failed $450 Million 911 Project
SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) is calling for a state audit of California’s failed Next Generation 911 (NG911) project following the collapse of the long-planned upgrade to the state’s…