Monday - November 25, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Friday October 11, 2024 ( 31 items )  

'Dancing With the Stars' Shines Bright on 'Dedication Night,' Oct. 15
BURBANK, California, Oct. 10 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Download Assets HERE "Dedication Night" The nine remaining couples take to the ballroom floor to honor influential figures/institutions in their lives through heartfelt performances. Special guest judge Mark Ballas lends his expertise, then Derek and Hayley Hough celebrate her triumphant return to the ballroom with a moving routine to "Beautiful Things (Acoustic)" by Benson Boone. "Dedication Nig  more

6G RAN to Approach $30 B by 2033, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Overall RAN Market to Drop 21 Percent between 2021 and 2029 * * * According to a new 6G report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, this is an interesting time in the broader Radio Access Network (RAN)   more

America's Funniest Home Videos: 3404 (10/13) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/23)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 10 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: SUNDAY, OCT. 13 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT America's Funniest Home Videos: "3404" (3404) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/23) Logline: Boo! It's almost Halloween, and "AFV" is filling the night with witch-cackling videos including kids' funny antics while trick-or-treating, people getting scared by costumes and decorations, plus a musical tribute to birthdays. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original te  more

APU Receives $1.25 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment Inc.
AZUSA, California, Oct. 11 -- Azusa Pacific University issued the following news release: Azusa Pacific University received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the initiative "Sowing Seeds for God's Harvest: Cultivating Worship, Faith and Calling in Children." The program is funded through Lilly Endowment's Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, a national initiative designed to help Christian congregations more fully and intentionally engage ch  more

BernCo Board Accepts $15 Million RAISE Grant for I-40 TradePort Corridor Project
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 11 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: During its meeting Tuesday night, the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to accept and budget a $15 million RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the I-40 TradePort Corridor Project. This transformational project is aimed at enhancing the region's clean energy and logistics infra  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Kristen Erickson-Donadee, of Folsom, has been appointed Director of the California Department of Child Support Services. Erickson-Donadee has been Chief Deputy Director at the California Department of Child Support Services since 2020 and has served in several roles there since 2009, including Chief Counsel, As  more

Calif. Public Health Dept.: Fourth Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in California
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 11 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Risk to general public remains low, individuals most at risk are those who interact with infected animals What You Need To Know: CDPH continues to work with federal, state and local partners to monitor and respond to human cases of bird flu in the state. The risk to the general public remains low, although individuals who interact with infected animals are at higher risk of g  more

Calif. Public Health Dept.: Third Confirmed Human Case of Bird Flu, New Possible Cases Identified in California
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 10 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Individuals had contact with infected dairy cows; risk to general public remains low What You Need To Know: CDPH has confirmed a third human case and identified two new possible human cases of bird flu in California. The risk to the general public remains low, although individuals who interact with infected animals remain at higher risk of getting bird flu. * * * The Calif  more

CalState-Fresno: From Smart Robot to Prosthetic Technology, Engineering Research Fuels New Innovations
FRESNO, California, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Faculty from the Lyles College of Engineering at Fresno State are making research breakthroughs with local and global impacts. Dr. Hovannes Kulhandjian, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, received a patent for his invention, "System and Method for Human and Animal Detection in Low Visibility," a handheld device that can be used by firefighters to find   more

CalState-Fullerton: Civic and Political Discourse Starts in the Classroom
FULLERTON, California, Oct. 11 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Future Teachers Learn Ways to Discuss Difficult Public Issues With Students * * * Cal State Fullerton educator William Toledo is teaching future teachers how to engage in civic thinking and controversial political conversations with middle and high school students they teach. Toledo, assistant professor of secondary education, teaches credential students to build their own  more

Duane Morris Partner Jeremy T. Elman Selected as a Top Trade Secrets Lawyer by the Daily Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: PALO ALTO, California, October 9, 2024--Duane Morris partner Jeremy T. Elman has been named by the Daily Journal as a 2024 Top Trade Secrets Lawyer for the second consecutive year. The annual list honors the best California-based attorneys handling matters related to the misappropriation of trade secrets. Elman focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology-related commercial dispu  more

EVgo and Delta Electronics Sign MOU to Co-Develop Next-Generation Charging Architecture
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 11 -- EVgo Services, a charging public network for electric vehicles, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Co-development will improve customer experience, enhance charger reliability, and drive cost efficiencies with advanced firmware and hardware design * * * EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) ("EVgo" or the "Company"), one of the nations' largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), announced today that it has entered into a n  more

GWU Media Tip Sheet Northern Lights May Be Noticeable Across Southern U.S. Thursday Night
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- George Washington University issued the following news: People across the United States may have another chance to see the northern lights dance across their night sky. For the third time this week, The Washington Post reports people across portions of the U.S. may get the chance to see the northern lights. A solar storm is expected to hit Earth on Thursday, potentially bringing the lights as far south as Alabama and California. If you would like more context on this mat  more

Henry Winkler, Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone, Stanley Tucci, Amy Brenneman and Caitriona Balfe Headline Guest Lineup for the Week of Oct. 14-18 on 'Live With Kelly and Mark'
BURBANK, California, Oct. 10 -- 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 Oct. 14-18. Monday, Oct. 14 HENRY WINKLER joins the hosts; CHRISTA MILLER discusses her series, "Shrinking," and a performance from MAU Y RICKY. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Husband-and-wife comedy duo BEN FALCONE and MELISSA McCARTHY stop by the studio, and MARK CUBAN from AB  more

High Potential: Hangover (10/29)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 10 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: TUESDAY, OCT. 29 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT High Potential: "Hangover" (Episode Six) Logline: A wild office party at a high-profile medical technology startup leads to the shocking murder of the founder and CEO, and Morgan and the team are on the case. Meanwhile, a new co-worker at the precinct catches Morgan's eye. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/a  more

Keysight Introduces Portable 800GE Benchtop System to Test Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Interconnects
SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 11 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * * Emulate, automate, and validate AI and machine learning workloads for fast, reliable, scalable performance testing of 800GE layer 2-3 computing tasks * Portable, office quiet, and energy efficient 500GE to 800GE PAM4 test system * Run more tests simultaneously, increasing throughput performance with a multi-port, multi  more

Leading Natural Resources Scholar to Speak on Public Lands at UW
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: John Leshy John Leshy, former solicitor of the U.S. Department of Interior and author of "Our Common Ground: A History of America's Public Lands," will be the final speaker Friday, Oct. 18, for Law Week 2024 at the University of Wyoming. Known for his expertise in natural resources law, including public lands and water law, Leshy is the Emeritus Harry D. Sunderland and Distinguished Professor of Real   more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6.9M Sale of 100-Unit Multifamily Property in Louisville
ENCINO, California, Oct. 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 10, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Germantown Village Apartments, a 100-unit apartment property located in Louisville, Kentucky. The property sold for $6,900,000, or $69,000 per unit. "Completing a significant value-add program  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Platteville, Wisconsin Multifamily Property Portfolio
ENCINO, California, Oct. 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: PLATTEVILLE, Wis., Oct. 9, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a three-property, 29-unit multifamily property portfolio located in Platteville, Wisconsin. The property sold for $4,050,000, or $139,655 per unit. "This deal was a win-win for both the buyer  more

Multifamily Demand Persists as Advertised Asking Rent Growth Slows, Reports Yardi Matrix
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Multifamily absorption surpasses 300,000 units in 2024 through September * * * Seasonality and supply are tempering advertised asking rent growth but demand remains strong, according to the latest Yardi Matrix National Multifamily Report (https://www.yardimatrix.com/publications/download/file/6228-Matrix  more

New energy infrastructure is coming to Michigan. How can communities prepare?
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The University of Michigan has published a guidebook to help communities navigate the arrival of new battery energy storage systems amid changing energy policies The 350 megawatt Crimson Storage project in Riverside County, California. credit: Bureau of Land Management California A confluence of policy and maturing technology will lead to many Michiganders seeing energy storage devices that look like shipping  more

Resnick Sustainability Center Highlights Campus-Wide Focus on Pressing Global Issues
PASADENA, California, Oct. 10 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: As a new academic year gets underway at Caltech, part of the excitement on campus centers around the opening of the Institute's newest building: the Resnick Sustainability Center (RSC), which has been five years in the making. Located on the western edge of campus along Wilson Avenue, the striking four-story building will serve as a defining component of a major sustainability thrust at Caltech an  more

Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Scientists Create First Map of DNA Modification in the Developing Human Brain
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Findings could help pinpoint cell types most vulnerable to conditions like schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder * * * A new study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human brain development, showing how the 3D structure of chromatin--DNA and proteins--plays a critical role. This work offers new insights into how early brain devel  more

The Golden Bachelorette: 105 (10/16)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 10 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16 8:00-9:30 p.m. EDT The Golden Bachelorette: "105" (105) Logline: With hometown visits looming, Joan and her men head into an exciting and crucial week of dates, including a helicopter ride, a fun-filled day of bowling and a luxurious yacht trip. Later, Joan navigates choices greatly influencing her journey ahead. Extended Logline: With hometown visits looming, Joan and her me  more

UC Santa Cruz and Hartnell College Awarded Grant to Strengthen Transfer Pathway for Central Coast Students
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 11 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Stephanie Silva UC Santa Cruz and Hartnell College have long shared a commitment to empowering students from California's Central Coast to achieve their educational and career goals. Now, thanks to a two-year, $250,000 American Talent Initiative (ATI) IDEAS Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the two institutions will strengthen that partnership and expand opportunities for students  more

UC-Riverside: How Your Skin Tone Could Affect Your Meds
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Perspective paper offers insights into impact of skin pigmentation on drug efficacy and safety * * * Skin pigmentation may act as a "sponge" for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists report in a perspective article published in the journal Human Genomics. The researchers argue that a  more

UC-San Diego: $12.7M Grant to Establish New Center to Investigate Genetic Basis of Autism and Schizophrenia
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Funded by a California Institute for Regenerative Medicine grant, researchers in the UC San Diego Verge Center aim to uncover the genetic mechanisms behind neuropsychiatric disorders * * * By Sara Bock Neuropsychiatric disorders--including schizophrenia and autism--are complex conditions that have been linked to many genes involved in early brain development. However, the  more

UC-San Diego: $7 Million From ARPA-H to Tackle Lung Infections Through Innovative Probiotic Treatment
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Through project PROTECT, a new method for dosing could support individuals suffering from cystic fibrosis * * * By Lizelda Lopez University of California San Diego and University of California Berkeley researchers have been awarded up to $7 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to conduct research under the PROTECT project -- Pro/Prebiotic  more

University of California Merced Strength Lies in Opportunities for Social Mobility, Chancellor Says
MERCED, California, Oct. 11 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: UC Merced is being recognized from coast to coast as an institution that "redefines academic excellence, Chancellor Juan Sanchez Munoz said Wednesday in the annual State of the University address. "As chancellor of this magnificent institution, I tell you that the state of our university is strong, and growing stronger year after year," Munoz said. Speaking before an audience of faculty, staff, benef  more

University of California: Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music Endowed Fund Established With $5 Million
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 11 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * The center will bolster UCLA as a major force in the study of Iranian cultur Key takeaways * Through a $5 million pledge by Haleh Emrani, UCLA will establish the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music in the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. * The gift from Emrani honors her late husband, Ahmad Gramian, who spearheaded the Iranian Music Program at UCLA. * The new center builds on the   more

WIU Public Health Graduate Accepted Into KPAFP 2025-2026
MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University Master of Public Health graduate student Oladimeji Taiwo has been accepted into the highly competitive 2025-2026 cohort of the Kaiser Permanente Administrative Fellowship Program (KPAFP), a national initiative designed to develop the next generation of healthcare leaders. The KPAFP is renowned for providing its fellows with comprehensive knowledge of healthcare operations and  more