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Bipartisan bill to protect 988 from cyber attacks awaits Senate vote
Back in late 2022, a cyber attack took the 988 suicide crisis hotline down for hours, something Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., says he doesn’t want to see happen again. “This hotline has been instrumental in preventing literally thousands of suicide deaths and having it taken down even for an hour or two undoubtedly costs American lives,” said Obernolte. Obernolte and Rep. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., are the cosponsors of the 988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act, which would require … Continue Reading
April 30, 2024
The Exit Interviews
March 14, 2024
GRID Alternatives makes solar energy accessible for low-income homeowners
PACOIMA, Calif. — California is a strong example of a state setting clear public policy signals to drive maturity in the solar market. Aggressive goals to reduce greenhouse gasses paired with an equally aggressive renewable portfolio standard have resulted in more solar installations and workers than the rest of the country combined. GRID Alternatives is pushing those goals even further by ensuring that low-income homeowners have access to free or low-cost solar … Continue Reading
January 25, 2024
Hollywood Burbank Airport starting work on new terminal to open by 2026
BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- After more than 90 years, the terminal at the Hollywood Burbank Airport will be replaced with a new, state-of-the-art facility built across from the existing structure. Since 1930, local officials say this airport has served its purpose. "With eight carriers and 6 million annual passengers the airport is all grown up," said Felicia Williams with the Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport Authority. "Providing more than 12,000 jobs and generating $2 billion in economic … Continue Reading
December 31, 2023
28 years later, Rep. Cárdenas says goodbye to Congress
December 16, 2023
Charter Communications donates 125 Chromebooks to LA community
LOS ANGELES — Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum News, donated 125 Google Chromebooks to the Los Angeles community Saturday. Rep. Tony Cárdenas, Assemblymember Luz Rivas, Councilmember Imelda Padilla and other local leaders joined Charter Communications for the event in North Hills Community Park. "We're so excited to bring you today further investments and to ensure that that high-speed reliable internet connection has something to connect to in a device," said Charter … Continue Reading
December 13, 2023
Pathways to Progress: Readying the Workforce
Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss trends in STEM workforce development as more companies and the government look to implement new technologies. The details: On December 12, Axios economics reporter Courtenay Brown and senior policy reporter Caitlin Owens hosted one-on-one conversations with Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) chief officer for scientific workforce diversity Dr. Marie A. Bernard. Why it matters: As … Continue Reading
November 20, 2023
Rep. Tony Cárdenas won’t seek reelection in 2024, setting up race for San Fernando Valley seat
WASHINGTON — Tony Cárdenas (D-Pacoima) will not seek reelection in 2024, setting up what could become a contested race for his heavily Democratic San Fernando Valley-based seat. Cárdenas, 60, who was the first Latino to represent the district, told The Times he plans to leave Washington at the end of his term, capping three decades in public office. “It will be the first time in 28 years that I’m not on the ballot,” Cárdenas said in a Thursday interview. “The truth of the matter is I … Continue Reading
October 13, 2023
The Fight for the American Latino Museum
September 25, 2023
Tony Cárdenas Praises Clean Energy's Ability To Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
August 12, 2023
Bill would fix 988 suicide lifeline by connecting callers to resources closer to them
Since July 2022, anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts can dial 988, a new national hotline that connects callers to local crisis centers. But the nationwide mental health phone line has experienced some bad connections. And some can be the difference between life and death. Each time a person calls 988 on their cell phone, the call is routed to a city associated with the phone’s area code — but not necessarily where the person is calling from. That leaves the caller … Continue Reading
June 27, 2023
CBS Los Angeles: Cárdenas on East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project Ride-Along
June 27, 2023
ABC 7: Cárdenas on East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project Ride-Along
June 27, 2023
Rep. Cardenas, Metro CEO Wiggins, tour route of future East San Fernando Valley rail line
Rep. Tony Cardenas exited the bus that traced the route of a rail line planned for Northeast San Fernando Valley on Monday, June 26, and walked over to a strip mall on Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys. He pointed to a map showing the future stops of the East San Fernando Valley Light-Rail project,his finger aimed at Pacoima. “That is where I was born,” said the Democratic congressman to officials joining him on the tour, which included many officials from the project sponsor LA … Continue Reading
May 30, 2023
Univision 34: Cárdenas Visits Elementary School to Talk Connectivity Funding
May 30, 2023
KTLA: Cárdenas and LAUSD Superintendent Highlight Connectivity Funding Success
May 03, 2023
The San Fernando Sun: Mental Health Services, Turf Replacement and City Flags are Hot Issues at San Fernando Council Meeting
Congressman Tony Cárdenas presenting a ceremonial check to the City of San Fernando for mental health clinicians and services. (G. Arizon/SFVS) At Monday's San Fernando City Council meeting a very welcomed $800,000 check for mental health services was presented, an update on the city's water conditions was provided by the Chairman of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and a controversial flag policy was approved that has provoked the ire among some of the city's more conservative … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Fox 4 News Dallas Fort Worth: Cárdenas Hosts Meet-and-Greet with Rescued Beagles
September 22, 2022
WJLA: From 'house of horrors' to Capitol Hill, Beagles and Lawmakers Fighting for Change
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - Some of those now famous beagles who were rescued from a breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia, popped up on Capitol Hill Thursday. The dogs are from an Envigo breeding facility which is closing after multiple animal welfare violations. On Thursday morning, Congressional staffers got a chance to play with the beagles and see what lawmakers are fighting to change. Cruelty-Free International, in conjunction with Congressman Tony Cárdenas of California and … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
The Hill: Beagles rescued from Virginia facility shake paws at the Capitol
SPOTTED: The beagles have landed at the Capitol. A bevy of rescued beagles woofed and wagged their way to the Rayburn House office building on Thursday, at an event with Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) and Cruelty Free International and Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. The furry Capitol Hill visitors were part of a group of 4,000 beagles removed in July from a Virginia breeding and research facility that had been cited for animal welfare violations. The dogs were removed by the nonprofit … Continue Reading