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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Friday September 27, 2024 ( 27 items )  

#SoCaltech: David Delgadillo
PASADENA, California, Sept. 26 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: David Delgadillo and his grandfather on his grandfather's dairy farm. "My grandpa ran a dairy farm in a small town in Mexico, so from birth until my early teens I'd visit every summer. What I remember most is probably his love for nature and specifically his cows. We definitely got our hands into the mix of taking care of and milking them, and that included lots of antibiotic ointments that go o  more

Ahead of First Special Session Vote, Gov. Newsom Meets With Supporters of Proposal to Prevent Gas Price Spikes
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Ahead of the first vote of the special session on gasoline price spikes, Governor Gavin Newsom today met with supporters of his proposal at the Capitol in Sacramento. The Assembly's special session committee is set to vote later today on ABx2-1, authored by Assemblymembers Gregg Hart and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. The bill allows the state to require oil refiners to manage a mi  more

Calf. Gov. Newsom Signs Laws to Create Stronger Penalties for Human Traffickers, Support Victims
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed four bills into law to protect victims of human trafficking and help ensure that the predators who exploit them are held accountable. "Human trafficking is a disgusting and reprehensible crime that leaves lasting pain on victims and survivors. These new laws will help us further hold predators accountable and provide victims w  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Shelly Guyer, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Volunteers Commission. Guyer was Chief Sustainability Officer at Invitae Corporation from 2021 to 2022 and Chief Financial Officer there from 2017 to 2021. She was Chief Financial Officer at Veracyte Inc. from 2013 to 2016. Guyer was Chief F  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Order to Address Dangerous Guns, Protect Kids
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement in support of the Biden-Harris Administration's executive order to help prevent school shootings and address the threat of dangerous ghost guns and unserialized conversion kits, and called on Congress to do more to protect children and communities. "I am grateful for President Biden and Vice President Harris' leadership in advancing   more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Joins Demi Lovato to Sign Legislation to Protect Financial Security of Child Influencers
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom signed two pieces of legislation today to ensure children and teenagers who perform in online content are protected from financial abuse. The legislation has been championed by former child star and current singer and activist Demi Lovato. SB 764 (Padilla) establishes financial and legal protections for minors featured in monetized online content (i.e  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs California Legislative Black Caucus Priority Bills, Including Formal, Bipartisan Apology for State's Role in Slavery
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Joined by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills to address the legacy of racial discrimination in the state and advance a host of issues important to Black Californians. As requested by AB 3089 (Jones-Sawyer), which passed the Legislature with bipartisan and unanimous support, the Governor also signed an acc  more

Callif. Gov. Newsom Signs Pet Insurance Reform Bill, Takes Action to Support Animals, Pets
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills today, one of which reforms pet insurance and better protects and supports pet owners. These laws build on the administration's prior work to improve animal welfare. Every pet deserves a home - and every home is happier with a pet - but the rising costs of pet care and the growing number of animals in need of adoption present real cha  more

EBay Announces Samantha Wellington as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 25 -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced the appointment of Samantha Wellington as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary. In this role, Samantha will oversee all global aspects of eBay's legal department,   more

Florence Pugh, Liam Hemsworth, Kate Winslet, Paul Reiser and Sarah Paulson Headline Guest Lineup for the Week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4 on 'Live With Kelly and Mark'
BURBANK, California, Sept. 26 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4. Monday, Sept. 30 LIAM HEMSWORTH stops by the studio to discuss his new film, "Lonely Planet"; FELICITY HUFFMAN talks about her drama series "Accused"; plus, a performance from GAVIN DEGRAW. Tuesday, Oct. 1 PAUL REISER sits down with Kelly and Mark   more

High Potential: Survival Mode (10/15)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 26 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: TUESDAY, OCT. 15 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT High Potential: "Survival Mode" (Episode Four) Logline: Morgan is excited to get her official LAPD badge despite Karadec's reluctance. The detectives work tirelessly on an emotional missing children case, which hits close to home for Morgan and sends her mind into overdrive. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.co  more

Infinera Reminds Infinera Stockholders of Deadline for Infinera Stockholders to Elect Form of Merger Consideration
SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 26 -- Infinera, a provider of intelligent transport networks, issued the following news release: San Jose, Calif. - September 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. ET - Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: INFN) ("Infinera") today reminded Infinera stockholders of the upcoming deadline to elect the form of merger consideration that they wish to receive in the pending acquisition of Infinera by Nokia Corporation ("Nokia") (the "Transaction"). This deadline is 5:00 p.m. New York City time on   more

New Heights, New Features: Discover Alaska's Enhanced Flight Pass Subscription Service
SEATTLE, Sept. 26 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following statement: * * * Alaska Airlines' Flight Pass subscription service offers flexible, affordable travel, with low fares to select cities. Starting Sept. 25, enhancements will streamline the booking process, making the service even more convenient. * * * Summary * We're introducing enhanced features to simplify booking through Flight Pass. * With Flight Pass, subscribers can lock in lower-than-average  more

New SCU Aid Commitments for Cal Grant-Eligible and Cristo Rey HS Graduates
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 27 -- Santa Clara University issued the following news release: Beginning next academic year, Santa Clara University has committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of admitted first-year students who qualify for Cal Grants, as well as those who graduated from the national Cristo Rey Network high schools. The commitments, named the Santa Clara University California Promise and the Santa Clara University Cristo Rey Promise, represent guarantees that  more

Paul Hastings Advised Nan'an Development Investment Group Co. in Bond Issuance
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Nan'an Development Investment Group Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise in Nan'an City, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, PRC, on the issuance of RMB1.15 billion 3.7% bonds due 2027. The bonds are listed on the Chongwa (Macao) Financial Asset Exchange. Nan'an Development Investment Group Co., Ltd. focuses on trading, infrastructure construction and tap water sales in Nan'an City, Quanz  more

Sacramento State Announces Plans to Construct a New State-of-the-Art Football Stadium
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: By Daniel Wilson Sacramento State announced today that the University will build a new state-of-the-art, multi-use sports and entertainment venue to replace Hornet Stadium and better position Hornet Athletics as a top program. Sac State President Luke Wood, Athletics Director Mark Orr and Head Football Coach Andy Thompson made the announcement to a large group of media an  more

Standard Foods Partners With Rimini Street to Fund AI-Powered Predictive Data Analytics Project
PLEASANTON, California, Sept. 26 -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Rimini Support for SAP enables manufacturer to reallocate resources towards supply chain improvements, driving stronger profitability and operational efficiency * * * LAS VEGAS - September 25, 2024 - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, products and services, the leading third-pa  more

The Daghlian Trio
PASADENA, California, Sept. 26 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Undergrad Scholarships Aug 22, 2024 Diane Krieger Saren, Patill, and George Daghlian Three siblings. All recent Caltech alumni. All current doctoral students. Yes, you read that right. In the fall, Patill Daghlian (BS '24) begins her first year in the physics PhD program. Intrigued by experimental particle physics, she'll pursue the quest for stable light dark matter in David Hitlin's lab  more

The Golden Bachelorette: 103 (10/2)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 26 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT The Golden Bachelorette: "103" (103) Logline: Joan and her men dive into another exciting week, starting with a glitzy outing in Las Vegas, a spirited kickball game and a whimsical horseback ride. In the end, a surprise guest joins Joan as she faces a pivotal decision. Extended Logline: With the first week behind them, Joan and her men embark on another th  more

TSMC and Cadence Collaborate to Deliver AI-Driven Advanced-Node Design Flows, Silicon-Proven IP and 3D-IC Solutions
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 26 -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Highlights: * AI-driven digital and custom design flows available for the latest TSMC N2P and N3 technologies * Cadence is collaborating with TSMC on A16 design solutions to optimize PPA * Cadence Integrity 3D-IC Platform unifying packaging, analog and digital design supports latest 3Dblox fea  more

UC Merced Research on Growing Blood Vessels Earns NIH Grant
MERCED, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced A grant from National Institutes of Health will fund research into using stem cell-derived cells to grow new blood vessels in areas that might have blockages. The $416,741 grant will fund work by chemical and materials engineering Professor Kara McCloskey, working with co-principal investigator Ngan Huang, a professor in the department of cardiothoracic surgery at  more

UC San Diego Launches Innovative Wellness App to Support Student Well-Being
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Jen Jordan A pioneering and comprehensive wellness app, Willo is the first of its kind on a university campus. Developed for UC San Diego students by UC San Diego students, it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate the university's extensive wellness services into a highly personalized, user-friendly platform that guides users toward on-campus services -- all free of charge. "  more

UC San Diego Launches New Graduation Requirement, Bolstering Climate Change Education
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Rolling out this fall, the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement honors the memory of beloved professor, climate champion * * * By Brittany Hook California Politics. Literature and the Environment. Natural Disasters. These are just a few of the courses at UC San Diego that will fulfill its new climate change education requirement--the first of its kind at a major publ  more

UC-Riverside: Sahara Desert Dust is Helping Oceans Thrive
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 27 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The further dust-bound iron is blown from the Sahara, the more it becomes available for life through atmospheric reactions * * * Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for life, enabling processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and DNA synthesis. Iron availability is often a limiting resource in today's oceans, which means that increasing the flow of iron into them can incre  more

UC-Riverside: Scientists Design New Drug to Fight Malaria
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * MED6-189 is effective against drug-sensitive and drug-resistant strains of human malaria parasites * * * In 2022, nearly 619,000 global deaths due to malaria were caused by Plasmodium falciparum, the most virulent, prevalent, and deadly human malaria parasite. For decades, the parasite's resistance to all antimalarial drugs has posed a big challenge for researchers worki  more

UC-San Diego: A Dose of Pharmacreations
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Medical and Pharmacy Students Join Forces to Teach Young Students * * * By Joyce Pritchett How would you treat pain in an alien, monster or superhero patient? For the young students enrolled in A Dose Of Pharmacreations, a course offered by the Sally Ride Science Academy within University of California San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the answer was multi-fold. However, th  more

University Libraries receives grant to create Generative Artificial Intelligence Incubator Program
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: University Libraries at Virginia Tech and the University of California, Riverside, received a $115,398 Institute of Museum and Library Services grant to create a generative artificial intelligence incubator program (GenAI) to increase the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the library profession and academic libraries. The incubator program aims to train librarians in generative artificial intelligence skills   more