Category: World News

XCast Labs Will Be Banned from Supporting Illegal Telemarketing Practices to Settle FTC Charges It Assisted and Facilitated in Sending Hundreds of Millions of Illegal Robocalls Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider XCast Labs, Inc., agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it funneled hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls through its network, even…

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources will host a free backyard composting class and Make Your Own Worm Bin workshop Saturday, January 6, in Moreno Valley.  Learn how to recycle organic resources, such as yard trimmings, as well as fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. The hands-on class will…

A new Women’s Media Center report spotlights 20 history-making women of color news executives, their landmark achievements and workplace inclusion strategies at a time when diversity in the journalism industry faces resistance. WMC’s “Women of Color in U.S. News Leadership 2023” focuses on women in legacy print and broadcast news as well as the fast-growing…

Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today in response to the new 2024 ticket prices presented to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for approval by leaders from the County’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association:  “I’m very pleased to hear that the Hollywood Bowl will remain affordable…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom’s weeklong trip to China continued Tuesday with a tour of the world’s first zero-emission municipal bus fleet and a new climate partnership with the Province of Guangdong. GUANGZHOU – Governor Gavin Newsom spent Tuesday in a region known as China’s Greater Bay Area – a megalopolis of millions…

FTC says five firms could face civil penalties if they use or disclose data collected for tax preparation for unrelated purposes The Federal Trade Commission is warning five tax preparation companies that they could face civil penalties if they use or disclose confidential data collected from consumers for the purpose of preparing their taxes for…

Ramos holds CSU accountable after critical state auditor’s report SACRAMENTO—A measure prohibiting California State University campuses from using Native American remains and cultural artifacts for teaching or research cleared the Senate Education Committee today on a 5-0 vote. The bill also requires the CSU system to follow recommendations from the State Auditor—and to obey state…

Future awardees will revitalize public and/or HUD-assisted housing, surrounding neighborhoods. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $256 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grants funding to communities across the country. The CNI Grants will ultimately transform public and other HUD-assisted housing, while investing in the…

Convening marks a key next step in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to advance diversity & opportunity in higher education following the Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action On Wednesday, July 26, the U.S. Department of Education will host the National Summit on Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, a one-day summit that will bring together senior…

Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 2023 — Junior Flight Academy (JFA), a leading provider of online aviation education, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the California Inland Empire Council, BSA (CIEC). This groundbreaking collaboration will empower all scouts with unprecedented access to cutting-edge online educational programs, aiming to cultivate the next generation of…

Today, the Board of Supervisors approved $7.6 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support emergency shelter projects in Riverside County. These dollars will support the development of eight new housing projects located across all five supervisorial districts. The county’s Homeless Action Plan, a five-year timeline that identifies areas to address homelessness, set…

Summer is in full swing, and with that, temperatures across the country are reaching alarmingly high levels.   It’s hard to beat the heat even with easy access to air conditioning, icy drinks and refreshing swimming pools. And it can be just as hard for dogs and cats on these sweltering days.  To help pet…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is on its way to boosting job creation and ushering in a clean construction boom, thanks to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s freshly signed plan to accelerate development and maximize $180 billion in infrastructure investments over the next decade. Business and community leaders united by the nonpartisan New California Coalition (NCC) celebrated Monday…