July 3, 2026

Random News

Category: Financial News

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Calls for Urgent Briefing from Top U.S. Financial Institutions on Emerging Cybersecurity Threats Identified by Mythos 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 8, 2026- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of leading U.S. financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs, demanding an immediate briefing on how they are addressing…

Read More
sbamericannews03 mins

Veterans and families can save up to $20,000 on state taxes starting with 2025 returns

Assemblymember Ramos championed the tax relief over several years and effort now pays off for military retirees This Veterans Day, California military retirees will be able to celebrate the day knowing they can claim a state tax exemption for their service because of a years-long effort by Assemblymember James C. Ramos and negotiations with Gov….

Read More
sbamericannews08 mins

Washington Searching for a Way to Keep the Lights On -Now Let’s Do the Same for America’s Farms

34 farm and agribusiness groups call for permanent labor-rate reform following DOL’s interim rule WASHINGTON, D.C.; October 14, 2025 – As Congress works to end the budget standoff that has shuttered the federal government, the nation’s farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency and permanence in fixing another crisis that keeps returning to…

Read More
sbamericannews05 mins

For Immediate Release: Every Baby Born in San Bernardino County Has A Scholarship Waiting in Their Name, Worth Up to $175

San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County families welcoming a new baby can also celebrate another milestone: their child’s very first scholarship. Through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), every child born in the state on or after July 1, 2022, automatically has a CalKIDS Scholarship Account waiting in their name — …

Read More
sbamericannews07 mins

Solis, Horvath Lead Efforts to Keep County Residents Enrolled in Safety Net Programs

Motion launches the “Keep Your Coverage” Campaign, connects residents to critical resources to help them maintain Medicaid and SNAP enrollment. LOS ANGELES, Calif. –  Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, to…

Read More
sbamericannews05 mins

DoorDash Expands Grocery Access from the West Coast to the Midwest with Trusted Local Grocers

Six beloved local grocers are now live on DoorDash Today, we’re excited to expand grocery delivery offerings across the country with the addition of six beloved local grocers. These new partners join DoorDash at a time when more consumers are ordering groceries through the platform than ever before.* Now available on DoorDash: Bi-Rite Market: A…

Read More
sbamericannews05 mins

State Treasurer Fiona Ma Awards Over $3.2 Billion to Build Nearly 9,000 Affordable Housing Units

SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma has awarded over $3.2 billion in tax-exempt private activity bonds and over $417 million in federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for the development and rehabilitation of 8,789 affordable housing units in 79 projects throughout the state. The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) and the California…

Read More
sbamericannews04 mins

Direct Deposit is Now Available for Unemployment, Disability, and Paid Family Leave Benefit Payments

EDD customers can choose the most convenient payment option for their needs What You Need to Know: Californians receiving unemployment, disability, or Paid Family Leave benefit payments can now enroll in direct deposit – a safe, fast, and convenient way for both existing and new claimants to receive payments automatically into a personal bank account….

Read More
sbamericannews06 mins

Padilla, Aguilar Provisions to Boost Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Included in FAA Reauthorization 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Key provisions from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-Calif.) bill, which he co-led with Representatives Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) and Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.-34), to support minority- and women-owned businesses were signed into law by President Joe Biden. The provisions from the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act, which were incorporated into the Federal…

Read More
sbamericannews06 mins

Putting Jobs First: California High-Speed Rail Crosses 13,000 Construction Jobs Milestone

FRESNO, Calif. –The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today celebrated the creation of more than 13,000 construction jobs helping build the nation’s first high-speed rail system, with more than 70 percent of those jobs going to residents of California’s Central Valley.   *Numbers reflect jobs created in Central Valley counties where high-speed rail is under…

Read More
sbamericannews04 mins

Padilla, Feinstein Announce Over $1.8 Billion in Broadband Investments to Connect Californians

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) announced that California was awarded over $1.8 billion in funding for broadband access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, a key component of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will help to deploy affordable, reliable high-speed Internet infrastructure to…

Read More
sbamericannews04 mins

Riverside Sheriffs’ Association names Ramos Legislator of the Year

SACRAMENTO, CA(2/27/23)Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) announced today he received the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association’s 2023 State Elected Official Award from the association at the group’s annual Board of Directors Awards Banquet. “I am honored and proud to receive this award from the men and women who place their lives on the line to protect…

Read More
sbamericannews02 mins

FAC Honors Open Vallejo, Kaiser Health News, and The Maine Monitor with Annual Award

The First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Free Speech and Open Government Award: three journalists who strategically used public records to expose government misconduct and accountability failures. Some of this work resulted in significant government reforms. Through more than 50 public records requests, 15,000 pages of documents, and a…

Read More
sbamericannews07 mins

Wanted: Climate Champions to Serve in California Climate Action Corps   

California Volunteers, Office of the Governor seeks applicants passionate about fighting climate change for paid service positions in local communities across the state  SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Volunteers, Office of the Governor wants champions of climate action to apply for the California Climate Action Corps paid service program which began recruitment today.  “Tackling the climate…

Read More
sbamericannews05 mins

Governor Newsom Calls for Federal Investigation of High Natural Gas Prices As California Provides Relief 

Governor Newsom sends letter to federal agency requesting investigation into natural gas price spike SACRAMENTO – As millions of California families experience soaring gas utility bills, Governor Gavin Newsom took action today urging the federal government to investigate the recent price spike affecting the Western U.S. and highlighted the state’s action to provide relief to…

Read More
sbamericannews03 mins

CAIR-CA Sponsors Religious Accommodations Bill in Local, State Correctional and Detention Facilities 

(SACRAMENTO, CA, 2/6/2023) – The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with Senator Cortese (SD-15), today announced the introduction of SB309: Religious Accommodations in Local and State Correctional and Detention Facilities.     The bill, introduced by Senator Cortese and sponsored by CAIR-CA, aims to create a statewide policy ensuring…

Read More
sbamericannews04 mins

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure

Funding Includes $613 Million to Improve Grid Security and Reliability WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities (PDF, 175 KB) expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security. “These critical…

Read More
sbamericannews03 mins

State Begins Construction on 10,000-mile Broadband Network to Bring High-Speed Internet Service to All Californians

SACRAMENTO – On the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $6.5 billion investment to expand broadband infrastructure and enhance internet access for unserved and underserved communities, today construction began in rural San Diego County on the first leg of the 10,000-mile broadband network aimed at bringing high-speed internet services to all Californians, no matter where they…

Read More
sbamericannews05 mins

State Treasurer Fiona Ma Announces Extension of the College Access Tax Credit Program

SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced today that Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2880 (AB 2880), authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), into law, which will extend the sunset date of the College Access Tax Credit Fund program by five years. The program is administered by the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA), chaired…

Read More
sbamericannews04 mins

Board of Supervisors Vote 5-0 in Response to American Rescue Plan Act funding towards Outdoor Community Healing Projects

San Bernardino, CA- After encouraging the use of the response the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) had towards assisting the county for months, Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. alongside his colleagues on the County Board Supervisors approved a series of initial community investments that will enhance the lives of our youth in the cities of Rialto…

Read More
sbamericannews05 mins