George Whitesides

I’m a dad to two kids, and I spend a lot of time thinking about the digital world they are growing up in. That’s why this week's AV roundtable with local teachers, counselors, psychologists, and so...

Huge congratulations to everyone at NASA, CSA and the extended contractor team on an incredible Artemis II mission! Welcome home Reid, Victor, Christina and Jeremy!

The World Cup is one of the greatest celebrations of sports and culture, bringing together the best athletes in the world to represent their countries. With matches coming to our region, it should ...

No one should have to worry about what’s in their drinking water. PFAS, or forever chemicals, pose serious health risks if left untreated. That’s why I fought to secure federal investments to remov...

I joined the Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council to talk about wildfire risks and skyrocketing home insurance rates, and to share updates on my work in Congress to lower costs for families acr...

We have gotten used to crazy language from the White House, but I feel a responsibility today to call this out. Suggesting the destruction of an entire civilization is fundamentally un-American an...

Clean drinking water is a right, not a privilege, and every family in our community should feel confident that their water is safe and free from toxins. That is why I fought to bring $1 million in...

Huge congratulations to the UCLA Bruins women's basketball team on winning their first-ever NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship title! You’ve made us all proud! #GoBruins 🐻

Today, Artemis II surpassed the record set by Apollo 13, pushing 4,100 miles deeper into space. Soon, the crew will disappear behind the far side of the Moon, cutting all contact with Earth. This ...

The cost of housing is getting further and further out of reach for so many. It’s one of the most urgent challenges we’re facing, and it demands real action. That’s why I’m proud to have helped pa...

Good luck to the UCLA women’s basketball team in today’s national championship game. We’re all cheering you on. #GoBruins 🐻

This week’s launch of Artemis II marks our first journey beyond Earth’s orbit in over fifty years. By backing our brightest ideas and our closest partners, we are proving that we can do hard things...

Heads up: a wind-driven brush fire in Acton has grown to 25 acres and is still spreading due to strong winds. Please stay alert, follow local guidance, and be ready to evacuate if needed. For upda...

The American people deserve transparency and clarity regarding the administration’s war in Iran. We still lack a clear objective, timeline, and plan from the Department of Defense and the Presiden...

The President’s new budget defunding American science and innovation is dead on arrival, just like last year. As NASA astronauts are literally on their way to the Moon, showcasing the tremendous p...

We are grieving the loss of Victor Zepeda, a dedicated public servant who spent nine years at LA County Public Works and tragically lost his life while serving our AV community. Victor’s passing i...

At the Artemis II launch today. Saw friends and retired astronauts, Senator Mark Kelly and Scott Kelly. Their leadership and experience remind us what’s possible when we keep pushing the boundaries...

Later today, we will witness the historic launch of Artemis II. This rocket will take four astronauts further into space than humans have ever gone before. On their 10-day journey, they will travel...

Wildfires are a consistent threat to our military bases and the communities around them, so we cannot afford to overlook this risk. That’s why I raised this issue with Department of Defense offici...

So glad my team was able to celebrate the LA County Eagle Scouts from the Classes of 2024 and 2025 and recognize the scouts from our area who earned scholarships for their hard work and contributio...