Miranda Johnson has been named Los Angeles Southwest College’s Student Spotlight of the Week for her achievements as a student-athlete and dedication to her academic goals. Johnson shares insights into overcoming adversity on the basketball court and balancing multiple responsibilities.
Justin Bustamonte has been recognized as Los Angeles City College’s Student Spotlight of the Week. He credits campus support programs for helping him pursue his goal of entering dental hygiene.
The Department of Energy has announced a $293 million funding opportunity under its Genesis Mission initiative focused on artificial intelligence solutions for major science challenges. The program seeks proposals from interdisciplinary teams across labs, industry, and academia. This move builds on several recent DOE efforts supporting clean energy innovation.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a major public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio for an advanced energy infrastructure project in Southern Ohio. The initiative will bring new power generation capacity and a large data center while aiming to lower electricity costs without burdening ratepayers.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced new recipients for television tax credits including animated and competition shows for the first time. Sixteen projects will bring significant spending and job creation across California’s entertainment sector.
The Los Angeles Community College District has begun searching for developers to build new student housing at two campuses as part of efforts to address student homelessness. The district will provide up to $150 million in funding and aims to reserve units for former foster youth.
Alberto Román’s journey from undocumented immigrant in California’s Inland Empire to chancellor of Los Angeles Community College District reflects perseverance through adversity. His experience underscores issues faced by many immigrants pursuing higher education.
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered TransAlta’s Centralia coal plant Unit 2 in Washington state to remain operational past its scheduled closure date for grid reliability reasons. The decision comes amid broader debates over balancing reliable power supply with clean energy initiatives across federal agencies.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to restart operations at the Santa Ynez Unit and pipeline system due to concerns over California’s reliance on foreign oil. The move aims to boost domestic production and support national security while creating new jobs.
The Department of Energy has announced up to $500 million in funding aimed at boosting domestic production and recycling of critical minerals used in batteries. This move seeks to strengthen U.S. supply chains across key industries while reducing reliance on foreign sources.