California Lawmakers Strike Back at Deadly DUI Repeat Offenders
Sacramento – After witnessing the devastation caused by drunk drivers firsthand, former CHP Sergeant Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) is partnering with Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) and Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico…
Half of the World’s Coral Reefs Suffered Major Bleaching During the 2014–2017 Global Heatwave
Smithsonian-Led Analysis, the First of Its Kind, Also Shows That an Even More Severe Event Is Unfolding Now Benefits to society from coral reefs, including fisheries, tourism, coastal protection, pharmaceutical…
State Department Comments On Sentencing in Jimmy Lai Case
Official statement from the U.S. State Department. The Hong Kong High Court’s decision to sentence Jimmy Lai to 20 years is an unjust and tragic conclusion to this case. It…
California Celebrates 129 New CHP Officers Ready To Protect And Serve The Golden State
What you need to know: California Highway Patrol today graduated 129 cadets from the CHP Academy, marking the start of their service as officers protecting communities across California. SACRAMENTO –…
Archives of American Art Acquires Rare Photographs of Andy Warhol’s Factory
Newly Acquired Archive Captures Warhol’s Working Process and Features Portraits of Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry, Georgia O’Keeffe and Other Cultural Figures The Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art has acquired more…
Metro to Host Community Meetings for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project
Project will improve connections, access to crucial destinations while connecting riders to growing transit network in San Fernando Valley. The project is expected to open in 2031 Metro staff will…
Kenneth Walker III Wins Pete Rozelle Trophy as Super Bowl LX Most Valuable Player
SANTA CLARA –– Feb. 8, 2026 –– Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was voted the winner of the Pete Rozelle Trophy awarded to the Super Bowl LX Most…
CHC Hosts Inaugural Black History Month Afro-Latino Roundtable
Washington, D.C. — Wednesday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus hosted its inaugural Black History Month Afro-Latino Roundtable, convening Members of Congress, community leaders, advocates, and scholars to uplift Afro-Latino identity and…
Congresswoman Friedman Drops By Local Burbank Gem Lou the French on the Block
Highlights Black-owned businesses during Black History Month BURBANK, CALIFORNIA — Last Friday, February 6. 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) stopped by Lou The French On The Block, a Black-owned…
Burbank Hosts Third Annual Adaptive Sports Expo
Burbank, CA – On Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the City of Burbank’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the third annual Burbank Adaptive Sports…