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…
Ranking Member Markey Introduces SPARK Act to Supercharge Minority Entrepreneurship Nationwide
(Washington, February 19) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), alongside Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-7) today introduced the Strengthening Place-based Access,…
Senator Reyes and Assemblymember Fong Introduce Landmark Bills to Recognize Hispanic-Serving and AANAPISI Colleges Across California
Sacramento, CA — Today, Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D–Colton) and Assemblymember Mike Fong (D–Alhambra) announced companion legislation to formally recognize colleges and universities that excel at serving Latino, Asian American,…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Welcomed Over 5.7 Million Visitors in Fiscal Year 2025
Attendance grew 5 percent year-over-year as The Met continued to attract exceptional local audience visitation The Museum also recorded its highest single-day attendance in eight years on opening day of…