Despite Doubts On the Future of EVs in California, Confidence Remains, CSUN Dean says
Despite efforts at the federal level to curb California’s clean-air vehicle initiatives, including the phase out of gas-powered vehicles, optimism remains on the future of electric vehicles in the state.…
Smithsonian American Art Museum Debuts Monumental New Commission by Nick Cave in February 2026
“Nick Cave: Mammoth” marks the artist’s first solo exhibition in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian American Art Museum will debut “Nick Cave: Mammoth,” a monumental new body of work by internationally…
Senators Cantwell, Booker & Blumenthal Introduce Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement (SAFE) Act
Legislation creates first-ever student athlete rights & protections, levels the competitive playing field for all schools & supports women’s & Olympic sports WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.),…
White Sturgeon Opener Kicks Off with a No-Fee Report Card for This Season
The white sturgeon sport fishing season opens Oct. 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for catch-and-release fishing in the ocean, San Francisco Bay, Delta and lower Sacramento and San Joaquin…
Congresswoman Laura Friedman on Trump’s 100% Foreign Film Tariff
Hollywood’s Representative in Congress HOLLYWOOD, CA — Today, September 29, 2025, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) released the following statement on Trump’s announced 100% tariff on foreign movies. Friedman represents…
Governor Newsom Announces Deployment Of California Resources To The East Coast Ahead Of Multiple Atlantic Storms
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is answering the call for assistance from other states facing multiple storms in the Atlantic including a Category 4 hurricane off…
Ancient Giants Hit the Road: Smithsonian’s “Sea Monsters Unearthed” Traveling Exhibition Begins National Tour
First Stop Is Turtle Bay Museum in Redding, California, Opening Sept. 27 The story of prehistoric ocean life that emerged in the South Atlantic Ocean between the Americas and Africa…
Millions of Californians Getting Refunds on Their Electricity Bills Next Month, Up to $60 billion in Savings Starts Next Year
What you need to know: Millions of California families can expect automatic refunds averaging $61 on their electric bills in October – part of a credit that is planned to…
Hispanic Heritage Month Opens with “Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture” Exhibit and Festival at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open a new exhibition, “Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture,” on view from Sept. 26, 2026, through Oct. 2, 2027. A companion family…
Letter To The Editor: Kidney Failure, Dialysis, & Supporting Pending Legislation
To the Editor: Discovering I had End-Stage Renal Disease, or kidney failure, was one of the most shocking days of my life. I was a high school wrestler and felt…