The UCLA Anderson Forecast finds that an oil shock caused by conflict in Iran has replaced tariffs as the main risk driving U.S. inflation for 2026. Rising energy prices are impacting both national economic projections and California’s outlook.
Fresno State Library has received funding from California State Library to expand its Central Valley Rainbow Archives focused on preserving local LGBTQ2+ history through Jeffery Robinson’s extensive collection. The initiative involves collaboration with local organizations Qistory and Trans-E-Motion.
Riverside County has opened multiple voting centers ahead of the state primary election. Voters can cast ballots in person, by mail, or update registration at any polling location through June 2.
NASA invites media to witness preparations for a mission aimed at extending the life of its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory by raising its orbit using Katalyst’s LINK robotic spacecraft. The event takes place at Wallops Flight Facility ahead of a planned late-June launch.
NASA will announce its Artemis III astronaut crew during a live event at Johnson Space Center on June 9. The mission is set to advance lunar exploration following April’s successful Artemis II flight.
NASA will hold a public event with three SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts at its Washington headquarters on June 1. The crew will discuss their recent International Space Station mission as part of NASA’s ongoing speaker series.
The new California Bird Atlas seeks public participation in mapping breeding birds across all regions during an intensive data collection event from June 4-7. Organizers say this multi-year effort will inform land protection policies while inviting contributions from both experienced ornithologists and amateur birders.
SOLV Energy has announced support for more than four gigawatts of utility-scale solar and battery projects across multiple states. The company’s portfolio includes some of the largest ongoing developments nationwide as demand for renewable energy infrastructure grows.
Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital will feature newly donated artworks aimed at enhancing patient recovery through curated displays throughout its facility. Art collectors Layne Dicker and Nancy Chaikin are among recent donors supporting this initiative.
A new UC Irvine study finds that some targeted cancer therapies carry significant risks for serious infections due to blood-related side effects. Researchers say proactive monitoring is needed as use increases among diverse patient groups.