News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


News Release: LOS ANGELES -The culmination of a three-month investigation resulted in a Santa Barbara methamphetamine distributor being sentenced on November 8, 2021 to 180 months in federal prison for narcotics violations. Cesar Castillo-Pena, 35, of San Bernardino, California, was sentenced by United States District Judge R. Gary Klausner.


Reclamation and Sites Project Authority roll out environmental documents and announce public meetings for new water storage project

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - As part of a continuing effort to increase resiliency and operational flexibility throughout California, the Bureau of Reclamation and Sites Project Authority today released the Sites Reservoir revised/supplemental draft environmental documents, beginning a 60-day public comment...


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Assistant Secretary Lu Visits Malé and Kathmandu

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to Malé, Maldives and Kathmandu, Nepal. Assistant Secretary Lu will arrive in Malé on November 15 for meetings with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel, other senior government officials, and civil society leaders. He will then travel to Kathmandu on November 17 for meetings with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and government leaders.


News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Ronnie G. Reddix, 32, of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to 120 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, on firearms charges.


Houses of Worship in Mississippi May Be Eligible for FEMA Help

News Release: PEARL, Miss.- Qualifying houses of worship in Mississippi may be eligible for FEMA grants to cover hurricane-related expenses.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Nov. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WILMINGTON, N.C. - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina partnered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Unit (FBI), Wilmington Police Department’s Gang and Narcotics Units, the New Hanover...


Memphis Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Mail Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme

News Release: Memphis, TN - Shamari Johnson, 42, has been sentenced to 75 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., announced the sentence today.


Convicted Bank Robbers Sentenced in Federal Court

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, La. - Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that three defendants convicted of armed bank robbery have been sentenced by United States District Judge Dee D. Drell.


Mexican National Extradited from Brazil

News Release: Washington, D.C. - A Mexican national was extradited from Brazil to the United States on Nov. 10 to face international drug trafficking charges. Jose Gonzalez-Valencia, aka Jafett Arias-Becerra, aka La Chepa, aka Camaron, and aka Santy, 46, arrived in the United States on Wednesday and made his initial...


Zion National Park reopens State Route 9 after clearing rock fall

News Release: Springdale, Utah - At 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, Zion National Park reopened State Route 9 to standard size vehicles. The road will reopen to oversize vehicles at the regularly scheduled time of 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 13. The road had been completely closed due to a rock fall west of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.


News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - An individual indicted under the name John Doe, age unknown, of Owego, New York, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges relate to Doe’s use of the name, Social Security number, and date of birth...


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Yankton, South Dakota, woman convicted of Interference with Commerce by Robbery was sentenced on November 5, 2021, by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Imposing Sanctions in Connection with the Conflict in Ethiopia

Release: The United States is designating six targets associated with the Eritrean government and ruling party pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14046, which the President signed in September in response to the conflict in Ethiopia.


The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on Nov. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.