State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday October 08, 2024 ( 34 items ) |
'Dancing with the Stars' Season 33 Premiere Shoots to 7.32 Million Total Viewers and 1.31 Adults 18-49 Across Platforms
BURBANK, California, Oct. 7 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release:
Disney/Eric McCandless*Series photos are available here.
After seven days of viewing (including linear playback) on ABC, Disney+, Hulu and digital platforms, the "Dancing with the Stars" season 33 premiere earned 32 million Total Viewers and a 1.31 rating in Adults 18-49, increasing over its initial Live +Same Day audience by +47 % in Total Viewers (7.32 million vs. 4.97 million) and by +79% in Ad
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AV Showcases Next-Generation Defense Robotics at DEVCON 2024 in Orlando
MONROVIA, California, Oct. 8 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release:
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Arlington, Va., October 7, 2024 - AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, hosted the inaugural Defense Robotics Developers Conference (DEVCON) in Orlando, Florida. The premier event brought together key stakeholders in defense robotics to explore the latest innovations in uncrewed systems and promote collaborative advancements in technology and operational solutions.
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Better-Prepared Emergency Departments Could Save Kids' Lives Cost-Effectively, Stanford Medicine-Led Study Finds
STANFORD, California, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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About 80% of emergency departments aren't fully prepared to care for kids. Upgrading them would be a highly cost-effective way to save lives, a study found.
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By Erin Digitale
Most U.S. hospital emergency departments -- lacking staffing, training and equipment -- are not fully prepared to care for children. Maximizing their readiness to handle pediatric emergencies would be a
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Bourns Adds Two Very High Current GDT Models to Its High Energy GDT Family for AC and DC Power Line Designs
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 8 -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024:
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New Bourns GDTs meet IEC and UL international lightning protection standards along with emerging market application specifications for ever-higher power protection
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Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced the addition of two very high current
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports With 25x25 Coaches Challenge
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announced today that the California Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange's Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge. This initiative aims to train 25,000 coaches in positive youth coaching across Cali
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Calif. ISO: Major Transmission Intertie Project Gets Another Boost
FOLSOM, California, Oct. 8 -- The California Independent System Operator issued the following news release:
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ISO Board of Governors takes actions allowing SWIP-North to go forward
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The California Independent System Operator (ISO) Board of Governors has approved a pair of provisions advancing a major transmission intertie that will deliver Idaho wind energy to California and the Southwest, while opening additional energy resources for Idaho.
The Board voted Friday to accept a revis
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Caltrans: Wildlife Connectivity Report Reveals California's Bold Approach to Reconnect Animal Habitats Along State Highway System
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The California Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Caltrans & Department of Fish and Wildlife Working Together to Alleviate Migration Barriers for California Wildlife
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Wildlife making their habitat in the Golden State's biodiverse environment are getting a helping hand from Caltrans and the Calfornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). California is implementing a strategy to address wildlife connectivity b
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Duckhorn Portfolio to Be Acquired by Butterfly for $1.95B
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
Ropes & Gray represented The Duckhorn Portfolio in its agreement to be acquired by Butterfly Equity for $1.95 billion. The announcement was made in an Oct. 7 press release.
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company, with eleven wineries, ten state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, eight tasting rooms, and over 2,200 coveted acres of vineyards spanning 38 estate properties.
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DWR Releases Groundwater Conditions Update Highlighting First Decade of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The California Department of Water Resources issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024:
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Latest report shows that local agencies have made great strides under SGMA, but climate extremes pose challenges
Groundwater levels continued to stabilize and fewer dry wells were reported in the last water year
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On the heels of the 10-year anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) last month and the start of the new wat
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Experts on Drone Research Discuss Future Challenges and Opportunities at UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Campus
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
By Emily Cerf
An interdisciplinary and multi-institutional group of academics, researchers and practitioners gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities in using drones for their cutting-edge work at an event hosted at the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley campus on Friday, September 27.
The event was organized by leaders of CITRIS at UC Santa Cruz. CITRIS and the Banatao Inst
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Gibson Dunn Advises IPI Partners on the $1B Sale of Its Business to Blue Owl Capital
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is advising IPI Partners, a digital infrastructure fund manager, in connection with the sale of its business to Blue Owl Capital Inc., a leading alternative asset manager, for a purchase price of approximately $1.0 billion. Additional information is available in the release.
The Gibson Dunn corporate team is led by partners Shukie Grossman and Michael Piazza, and inc
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Gibson Dunn Advises Veritas Capital on $1.2B Financing of Its Acquisition of NCR Voyix Digital Banking Business
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
Gibson Dunn represented Veritas Capital on $1.2 billion of financing in connection with its $2.45 billion acquisition of NCR Voyix Corporation's cloud-based digital banking business.
The Gibson Dunn finance team is led by partners Doug Horowitz and Jin Hee Kim and includes associates Victoria Jones Yilmaz and Melody Karmana.
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Original text here: https://www.gibsondunn.com/gibson-dunn-adv
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Inflection AI and Intel Launch Enterprise AI System
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 8 -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news on Oct. 7, 2024:
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Inflection for Enterprise, powered by Gaudi and Intel Tiber AI Cloud, helps enterprises tackle critical workloads with AI
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What's New: Today, Inflection AI and Intel announced a collaboration to accelerate the adoption and impact of AI for enterprises as well as developers. Inflection AI is launchi
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Johnson & Johnson Celebrates Innovation in Regulated RNA and Protein Degradation With 2024 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024:
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Lynne Maquat, Ph.D., and Alexander Varshavsky, Ph.D., to receive 2024 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for their fundamental discoveries about regulated degradation of RNA and proteins.
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Johnson & Johnson today announced Lynne Maquat, Ph.D., of the University of Rochester, and Alexander Varshavsky, Ph.D., of the California Institute of Technology, as the winners of the 2024 Dr. Paul J
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Judicial Council of California Issues Opinion in Kenneth, Janet Lathrop Vs. Thor Motor Coach
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 8 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B331970) on Oct. 7, 2024.
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In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Seven
KENNETH W. LATHROP et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. THOR MOTOR COACH, INC., et al., Defendants and Respondents.
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, John A. Torribio, Judge. Reversed with directions.
Lawrence J. H
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Judicial Council of California Issues Opinion in Yongtong Liu Vs. Miniso Depot CA
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 8 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B338090) on Oct. 7, 2024:
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In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division One
YONGTONG LIU, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. MINISO DEPOT CA, INC., et al., Defendants and Appellants.
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Bruce G. Iwasaki, Judge. Affirmed.
Innovative Legal Services, Edward S. Wells and Richard Q. Liu for D
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Netflix: 'Born for the Spotlight' Trailer Peels Back the Curtain on Cruel and Intense Facets of Showbiz
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news:
Born for the Spotlight unveils its main trailer and key art, highlighting the inner struggles of actresses behind the glitz and glamor of showbiz, along with themes of romance, friendship, aspiration and self-love faced by women across different generations.
Leading actresses Chou Fan and Hsueh Ya-chih, played by Cheryl Yang (Light the Night) and Hsieh Ying-xuan (Wave Makers) respecti
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Netflix: 'Don't Come Home' Trailer Unveils Cryptic Clues Behind the Mysterious Incidents at Jarukanant House
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news:
Home is often seen as a sanctuary, a place of warmth and security where we seek refuge. But what if home becomes a place one should never return to, a place that welcomes no one and offers no comfort?
New secrets are unveiled in the official trailer for Don't Come Home, a mystery series about the unsettling events that befall Varee and her daughter Min upon returning to their family's
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Netflix: Last Chance for Romance - 'Love Village' Season 2 Trailer Offers First Look at New Residents, Streaming November 5
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news:
Curious to see how ordinary people try to find love once again? Season 2 of the Netflix reality series Love Village starts streaming on November 5. All 20 episodes will be released over five weeks, with the first eight available on the premiere date, followed by new episodes every Tuesday. The trailer unveiled today offers a glimpse of the new residents, ramping up anticipation for the
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New Faculty Focus: Icy Zhang
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Icy (Yunyi) Zhang: Assistant professor of learning sciences, Department of Educational Psychology, School of Education
Hometown: Suzhou, China
Educational/professional background: BA in psychology, University of California, Los Angeles; PhD in psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
Icy Zhang
What is your field of research, and how did you get into it? Growing up influenced by my gr
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O'Reilly 2024 State of Security Survey Reveals Critical AI Skills Gap as Organizations Grapple With Evolving Cyber Threats
SEBASTOPOL, California, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- O'Reilly issued the following news release:
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Global study of over 1,300 tech professionals uncovers opportunities for enhanced security training and awareness
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BOSTON--October 7, 2024--O'Reilly, the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today released its 2024 State of Security Survey report (https://ae.oreilly.com/State_of_Security_in_2024?_gl=1*u08rr8*_ga*MTY1MjUxNzk0Ni4xNzI2NjcwODU4*_ga_092EL089CH*MTcyOD
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Oracle AI Service Improves the Speed and Accuracy of Financial Crime Investigations
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 8 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Oct.7, 2024:
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Oracle Financial Services Investigation Hub cuts investigator time previously wasted on collecting data while delivering auto-generated narratives and intelligence needed to resolve cases up to 70% faster
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Enabling banks to investigate and resolve financial crime cases faster, Oracle today introduced the Oracle Financial Services Crime and
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Orange Coast College to Receive Sustainability Award
COSTA MESA, California, Oct. 8 -- Orange Coast College issued the following news release:
Orange Coast College has been selected to receive the Excellence in Energy and Sustainability - Faculty/Student Initiative Award from the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.
OCC was recognized for its multidisciplinary collaboration in marine science, horticulture, culinary arts, and hospitality. This effort stemmed from a desire to introduce advanced agriculture techniques and led to the cr
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Paul Hastings Advised (In Alphabetical Order) BNP Paribas Securities (Asia), CMB International Capital, Others in Carote Hong Kong IPO, Global Offering
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
Paul Hastings advised (in alphabetical order) BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited, CMB International Capital Limited, and other underwriters on the global offering and listing of Carote Ltd on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited and CMB International Capital Limited (in alphabetical order) acted as the joint sponsors, overall coordinators, joint global co
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Paul Hastings Advised Henderson Park on the Refinancing of a 13-Hotel Portfolio
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
Paul Hastings LLP advised global private equity firm Henderson Park in connection with the refinancing of a portfolio of 13 hotels across England, Scotland and Ireland, with a portfolio value of over pound sterling850 million.
The complex deal consisted of a pre-close corporate restructuring to accommodate two parallel financing structures.
The Paul Hastings teams negotiated two separate multicurrency fa
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Poka Lambro Deploys Infinera to Expand Its Middle-Mile Network and Increase West Texas Communities' Opportunity and Competitiveness PDF Icon
SUNNYVALE, California, Oct. 8 -- Infinera, a provider of intelligent transport networks, issued the following news release:
San Jose, Calif. - October 7, 2024, 8:00 a.m. ET - Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) announced today that Poka Lambro Telecommunications (Poka Lambro) has deployed Infinera's XTM Series to upgrade its regional fiber broadband and middle-mile network across rural western Texas with ReConnect Program funding. With Infinera's solution, Poka Lambro can cost-efficiently deliver 400G serv
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Ryan Murphy's 'Doctor Odyssey' Sets Sail With Whopping 13.54 Million Total Audience to Date
BURBANK, California, Oct. 7 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release:
"Doctor Odyssey" (Disney/Tina Thorpe), "9-1-1" (Disney/Christopher Willard) Series photos are available here.
ABC's highly anticipated "Doctor Odyssey" joined ABC's Thursday night lineup last week and to date, has racked up a total cross platform audience of 13.54 million Total Viewers, representing a +228% lift over the show's initial Live + Same Day Audience (13.54 million vs. 4.13 million).
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Sonoma State Researchers Add to Wildfire Prediction, Mitigation, and Resilience
SONOMA, California, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Sonoma State University issued the following news:
As the number of extreme wildfires has doubled globally in the past two decades, California has not been immune from the trend. The state is at the top of the list for fire danger in the United States, with an average of almost 960,000 acres burned each year.
Sonoma State's grant-based research on wildfire mitigation and prediction is integral for local fire-threatened communities and has implications for
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Stanford University: Electric Vehicle Subsidies Help the Climate and Automakers, But at Questionable Cost to Taxpayers
STANFORD, California, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news release:
A new study shows that electric vehicle tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act reduced pollution and boosted U.S. automakers, but largely benefited buyers who would have purchased EVs without subsidies.
New research by a team of economists shows that electric vehicle tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have decreased climate pollution and boosted American car manufacturers, bu
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Student Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Navy Veteran Jurgen Baeza '26
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
When Jurgen Baeza '26 first set his sights on Syracuse University, it was during his high school days in San Diego, California. Without a clear vision of what he wanted to do, however, he wound up at San Diego State University. With interests ranging from political science to computer science, then a stint in television, radio, and film; Baeza realized he soon needed to look at other options.
Jurgen Baeza '26 at The A
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Supporting APAC Creators: Netflix Hosts Next-Gen Filmmakers for Creative Asia Forum at BIFF 2024
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news:
The first Creative Asia Forum took place during the 2024 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) this week, with over 130 up-and-coming filmmakers from across Asia in attendance. The event connected the festival's rising talent with APAC's creative leaders, featuring masterclass conversations with top creators and workshops with Netflix's content and production teams.
The Forum marked
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Watson Lecture: Bil Clemons Investigates New Approaches to Fighting Bacteria
PASADENA, California, Oct. 7 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
What if we could use viruses to fight drug-resistant bacteria? On October 23, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. PT in Caltech's Beckman Auditorium, structural biologist Bil Clemons, the Arthur and Marian Hanisch Memorial Professor of Biochemistry, will explore his lab's work to harness viruses known as phages in the battle against bacterial infections.
In a public talk called "Combating Future Pandemics with Vir
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Wealth Management Complexity Drew GTCR to AssetMark: Michael Hollander
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024:
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AssetMark is set to buy Morningstar Wealth's turnkey asset management platform in a deal announced in June and expected to close later this year
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The wealth management space is becoming increasingly complex, and advisers are looking for more tools and services to navigate the sector deftly. To tap the rising demand, GTCR earlier in September announced the closing of its acq
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Westmont College: Former Provost Offers a Hopeful Middle
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Westmont College issued the following news:
Polarization in our culture and politics has led to division, tension and hostility in our churches, workplaces and even our families. Shirley Mullen, former Westmont provost and history professor, encouraged the Westmont community to instead claim the powerful, redemptive potential of the courageous middle.
"It's one of the hardest things you'll ever do, but it's making your entire story available to God
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