Smithsonian Launches Regional Collaboratives, a National Initiative To Strengthen Community Partnerships Across the Country
First Project Kicks Off in Mississippi With a 10-Part Community Cultural Conservation Workshop Starting Feb. 27 As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, communities across the country are illuminating…
Rep. Laura Friedman Reacts to Arrest of Individual Responsible for Hate-Motivated Graffiti in Burbank
Hate crime occurred at Burbank Temple Emanu El LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, February 27, 2026, Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) issued a statement in response to reports that the Burbank…
City of Burbank Announces Upcoming Study Session and Community Town Halls for Potential New Central Library and Public Plaza
Burbank, CA (February 26, 2026) – The City of Burbank invites residents to participate in a series of upcoming public meetings focused on the potential new Central Library and Public…
How Wearable Devices Can Influence Your Personal Injury Case In Columbia, SC
The silent witness to your accident might be strapped right to your wrist. In a modern legal claim, data from smartwatches and fitness trackers often provide a high-resolution snapshot of…
Is the Music of the Island of Cuba in the Colonial Period Truly Cuban or Hispano-Cuban?
A Critical Perspective from History By Yalil Guerra, Special to the Van Nuys News Press Clarifying Note: This article does not seek to call into question cubanía—either as an identity…
Science Fiction Readers Meet in Van Nuys, Local Library Hosts Monthly Book Club
VAN NUYS, CA — Aliens, robots, clones and androids are running amok in Van Nuys. At least they do once a month at the Van Nuys Branch Library, a branch…
CHC Chair Espaillat Leads 36 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Unlawful IRS Disclosure of Taxpayer Data to Immigration Enforcement
Washington, D.C. — Following Washington Post reporting that the IRS improperly shared confidential tax information of thousands of individuals with immigration enforcement officials at the Department of Homeland Security, Congressional…
Rep. Friedman Responds to Netflix Declining to Increase Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Reiterates demand for concrete commitments to protect Hollywood jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, February 26, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) issued the following statement after Netflix declined to increase…
Golden Frogs Going Back to Nature
Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project Releases Panama’s Critically Endangered Golden Frogs Into the Wild Since 2009, no one has seen a Panamanian golden frog in the wild. These bright…
Burbank Aligns Local Code with State Law on Electric Mobility Devices
Burbank, CA – At its February 24 meeting, the Burbank City Council adopted an ordinance updating the Burbank Municipal Code to align local regulations with California state law governing electric…