In The News
Oct 10, 2016
| The Poly Post
Engineering lab receives Air Force grant
Issues: Education
The United States Air Force Research Laboratory gave Cal Poly Pomona’s engineering labs a $1.5 million grant with the help of a congresswoman representative.
Sep 23, 2016
| American Shipper
Reps. Hahn, Napolitano want hearing scheduled on Hanjin collapse
Issues: Transportation
U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn, D-Calif., said Thursday that she and Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Calif., plan to ask the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster to hold a hearing...
Sep 8, 2016
| San Gabriel Valley Tribune
This San Gabriel Valley company making brushes for Abrams tanks is staying put, and thriving
Issues: Economy
When a manufacturing company can hang around for 65 years and still remain vital despite increasing global competition, that says a lot about how well the business is run.
Aug 30, 2016
| Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Cal Poly Pomona, Air Force announce $1.5 million partnership
Issues: Education
Cal Poly Pomona engineers will be able to aim higher, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Aug 26, 2016
| San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Napolitano, Hoyer visit Gordon Brush in the City of Industry
Issues: Economy
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-El Monte and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, visited Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. in the City of Industry on Friday to thank them for being an American manufacturer...
Aug 25, 2016
| Temple City Tribune
Duarte Chamber Spearheads Women’s Business Expo
Issues: Economy
San Gabriel Valley workforce leaders and the Duarte Chamber of Commerce are partnering again to host a Women’s Business Expo “Turn Your Passion into Power” scheduled for Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jun 29, 2016
| San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Can waste-water recycling, desalination end California’s water wars?
Issues: Water
Emphasizing practical solutions in the battle over drought relief, a congressman urged local water leaders Monday to fight for funding for projects such as waste-water recycling and infrastructure repairs.
Jun 17, 2016
| Latina Style
Facing Crisis: Suicide Among Latina Adolescents
Issues: Mental Health
As Latinas become better recognized for their achievements and presence in the United States, the number of Latina adolescents considering suicide is still at a record high.
Dec 16, 2015
| Los Angeles Times
Leo Santa Cruz, fellow boxers touched by WBC Cares Southland event
Issues: Mental Health
Leo Santa Cruz used to live in his family’s living room along with his three brothers, had little to eat, and had to trudge 10 miles to practice at a boxing gym. It was a hard life, with triggers that could’ve brought depression.
Dec 7, 2015
| San Gabriel Valley Tribune
How much money will Los Angeles County get from Congress’ transit bill?
Issues: Transportation
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) could receive $3 billion in highway funding over the next five years from a new transit bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama...
