MONTEREY, California, May 2 -- The Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story: A Center for Homeland Defense and Security Master's Program student is being recognized for his work in training hundreds of people in bombing prevention awareness and preparedness, the first time an individual has been so honored. In February 2024, Diogenes Ayala (MA cohort 2301/2302), the Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency in Madison C  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in seven California counties of the May 29, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenue  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 16 New Mexico counties and neighboring counties in Arizona of the May 28, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in nine North Dakota counties and a neighboring county in Montana of the May 28, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset econo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in eight Oklahoma counties and neighboring counties in Arkansas and Texas of the May 28, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low interest loans are to offs  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 21 Oregon counties and neighboring counties in Idaho and Washington of the May 28, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low interest loans are to offset   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 18 Texas counties, a neighboring parish in Louisiana and neighboring counties in Oklahoma of the May 28, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interes  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 16 Washington counties and neighboring counties in Oregon of the May 28, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic l  more

MONTEREY, California, May 2 -- The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center issued the following news: By Tamara Cario The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center's Cmdr. Matthew Dalton relinquished the helm of the Information Warfare Training Command Monterey to Cmdr. Miles G. Alvarez during a ceremony held on Soldier Field Apr. 29, 2024. "Our team never ceased to amaze me," Dalton told the Navy staff and students gathered. "Every requirement levied, and task assigned, y  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Federal Voting Assistance Program issued the following news: The following states have elections for federal office in the next 90 days: P- Presidential Primary; S- State Primary; D- District Primary; T- Territory Primary; R- State Runoff (if necessary); SP- Special Primary Election; SG- Special General Election; SSP- U.S. Senate Special Primary *Dates subject to change. May 2024: May 7th: Indiana (P)(S) May 14th: Maryland   more

MONTEREY, California, May 2 -- The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center issued the following news: By Tamara Cario Every April, the Department of Defense observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a chance to highlight the power of acts that can bolster prevention, increase reporting, and promote advocacy for a safer DoD community. This year, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center's Language Training Detachments from across the globe shared their photos   more

LIVERMORE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been recognized as a VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes organizations committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. LLNL is one of 285 organizations recognized for 2024. See the full  more

LIVERMORE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist and head of the Lab's Carbon Initiative Jennifer Pett-Ridge has been selected as a fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA). ESA designates fellows of the society for certain members who have made outstanding contributions to a wide range of fields served by ESA. Pett-Ridge was selected for he  more

MOAPA, Nevada, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge announced a proposal to control invasive California fan palms from the refuge, including the removal of mature palms. The refuge invites the public to review and comment on the draft Environmental Assessment, which details the proposed action and possible alternatives. The   more

POINT MUGU, California, May 2 -- The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, an organization within the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, issued the following news release: On April 23, a breezy, overcast Tuesday, military and civilian members of the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force gathered on the beach at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu in Southern California, to jointly commemorate Anzac Day. Anzac Day, officially recognized on April 25, marks the anniversary of the first   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Kansas following President Biden's federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of a severe winter storm that occurred Jan. 8 - 16, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide essen  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Washington following President Biden's federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred Jan. 5 - 29, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Bu  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Oklahoma businesses and residents as a result of President Biden's major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration's Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzmanannounced. The declaration covers Hughes, Love and Murray counties as a result of the severe storms, straight line winds,   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Attorney General of California, on behalf of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, filed a civil complaint in federal court today against the City and County of San Francisco for claims of Clean Water Act violations spanning the last decade. The complaint seeks financial pe  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2024: * * * Investing In America: Biden Administration Calls on Congressional Republicans to Extend Funding for Affordable Connectivity Program, Help Over 2.9 million California Households Continue to Save Money on High-Speed Internet High-speed internet is necessary for Americans to participate in school, do their jobs, access health care, and stay connected. But too many Americans can't afford the cost   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * President Biden Expands San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument - Actions will protect nearly 120,000 acres of culturally, ecologically, and historically important lands in California while expanding outdoor access for local communities - President Biden on track to conserve more lands and waters than any President in history Since their first day in office, Pr  more