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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday October 12, 2024 ( 35 items )  

9-1-1: No Place Like Home (10/17)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, OCT. 17 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT 9-1-1: "No Place Like Home" (804) Logline: When it finally looks like Hen and Karen may get their foster license back, they are hit with another obstacle. Meanwhile, the 118 races to the aid of a Cheerleader involved in an infield collision. (TV-14, DLV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/9-1-  more

ABC Announces Haunting Halloween Programming Lineup
BURBANK, California, Oct. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Throughout this month, ABC will air a ghostly lineup of Halloween-themed episodes and festive films, including spine-tingling new episodes of "9-1-1," "Abbott Elementary," "Dancing with the Stars" and "Doctor Odyssey," and broadcast television debuts of fan favorites "Haunted Mansion" (2023) and "Hocus Pocus 2." The schedule is as follows: SUNDAY, OCT. 13 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT America's Funniest H  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: Court Shuts Down Industry Attempt to Block Enforcement of California's Hemp Regulations
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California's emergency regulations to protect children and teens from the adverse effects of dangerous intoxicating hemp products will remain in effect after a court blocked an industry attempt to stop enforcement of the regulations. "We will not sit on our hands while bad actors in the hemp industry target our children with dangerou  more

Calif. Public Health Dept.: State Reports Six Human Bird Flu Cases Now Confirmed in California
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * All individuals had direct contact with infected dairy cows in the Central Valley 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 getting bird fl  more

California State University's Fresno Campus: Agribusiness Conference Charts Future of California Agriculture
FRESNO, California, Oct. 12 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Registration is now open for Fresno State's 43rd annual Agribusiness Management Conference (https://bit.ly/FS-agribusiness-conference), taking place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Pardini's Catering and Banquets (2257 W. Shaw Ave.) in Fresno). Themed "The Changing Landscape in California Agriculture," the conference will bring together experts from business, politics a  more

CalState Poly-Humboldt: 50 Years of Breaking Barriers for Students
ARCATA, California, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: For the past 50 years, Cal Poly Humboldt's Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program (INRSEP) has nurtured the next generation of leaders by breaking barriers, and building pathways to Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medical (STEMM) fields for historically underrepresented students. INRSEP began as the Native American Career Education in Natural Reso  more

CalState Poly-Humboldt: Grant to Expand Educational Access to College
ARCATA, California, Oct. 12 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Cal Poly Humboldt has been awarded $5,000 by the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), and a $5,000 match from the California State University's Chancellor's Office, as a part of its efforts to expand educational access for community college students in the region. The NASH Catalyst award will support the Far North Satellite Education and Employment Development (SEE  more

CalState-Fullerton: Construction Begins on Sequoia Student Housing, Including Affordable Units
FULLERTON, California, Oct. 12 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Completion of the 510-Bed Project Planned by Fall 2026 for Students to Call 'Home' * * * Cal State Fullerton leaders hailed the start of construction this month to build a new 510-bed, apartment-style student housing complex, which when completed, will include affordable options for students facing housing insecurity. At the Oct. 9 groundbreaking event, CSUF President Rona  more

Coinbase Becomes First Official Crypto Partner for the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 12 -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, issued the following commentary: * * * TLDR: More than 35,000 runners will be able to claim a 'digital medal', the first permanent record of Australian marathon results on the blockchain. * * * By John O'Loghlen Coinbase is pleased to announce a first of its kind partnership with the 2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival. The one year deal will see the event l  more

Doctor Odyssey: Halloween Week (10/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/24/24)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, OCT. 31 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT Doctor Odyssey: "Halloween Week" (105) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/24/24) Logline: It's Halloween on The Odyssey, featuring a high-stakes costume contest; but when a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the festivities take a dark turn. Meanwhile, Avery and Max embark on a rescue mission. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https  more

Doctor Odyssey: Singles Week (10/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/24)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, OCT. 31 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT Doctor Odyssey: "Singles Week" (102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/24) Logline: It's Singles Week on The Odyssey, and lust is in the air. As Max, Tristan and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers. With rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, Max and the team rush to restore order. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. **  more

DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: SENATE REPUBLICANS' BUSINESS RECORDS COME BACK TO BITE, ROGERS' SCANDALS ARE THE TALK OF THE TOWN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS: SENATE REPUBLICANS' BUSINESS RECORDS DRAG THEM DOWN: Punchbowl News detailed how Republican Senate recruits' "histories in the private sector" are liabilities on the campaign trail, calling out "Wall Street CEO" McCormick, "Multimillionaire" Sheehy, "Fat Cat" Moreno, and "Multimillionaire California banker" Hovde. * WHAT KARI LAKE, SAM BROWN, AND THE NRSC HATE TO REA  more

Gibson Dunn Advises BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group on Contract With Meta for Delivery of Nature-Based Carbon Removal Credits
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 11 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: Gibson Dunn advised BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) on a long-term contract with Meta for the delivery of 1.3 million nature-based carbon removal credits, with options for delivery of an additional 2.6 million nature-based carbon removal credits, through 2038. The deal is one of the largest of its kind and a key component of BTG Pactual TIG's Latin America reforestati  more

Greenberg Traurig's Kyle A. Ewing & Kara B. Hendricks to Speak at 2024 NAFER Annual Conference
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS - Oct. 11, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Litigation Shareholders Kyle A. Ewing and Kara B. Hendricks will speak at the 2024 National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER) Annual Conference in Santa Barbara, California, Oct. 27 - 30. Ewing will speak on a panel titled "Big Bills, Big Headaches & Receivership Cures," discussing tips for creating good habits and avoidin  more

Intel Launches First AI PC Intel Core Ultra Desktop Processors
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 11 -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * New Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors deliver great gaming performance and industry-leading compute, at significantly lower power for desktop PCs. * * * What's New: Today, Intel launched the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms  more

Judicial Council of California Issues Opinion in Vadim Gorobets Vs. Jaguar Land Rover North America
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 11 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B327745) on Oct. 10, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Two VADIM GOROBETS, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, Defendant and Respondent. APPEAL from an amended judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Monica Bachner, Judge. Affirmed. Greines Martin Stein & Richla  more

L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Health Plans Open Doors of Their Newest Community Resource Center to Support Health and Wellness for South L.A. Residents
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 12 -- The Blue Shield of California issued the following news release: * * * The new center marks the 13th of its kind, jointly operated by the two health plans throughout Los Angeles County. * * * LOS ANGELES (October 11, 2024) - L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today celebrated the grand opening of their Community Resource Center (CRC) in South L.A., located at 5710 Crenshaw Blvd. The new center marks the 13th of its ki  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges the Sale of a 34,470-Square-Foot Industrial Building in Everett
ENCINO, California, Oct. 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: EVERETT, WA, October 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 GTS Interior Supply, a 34,470-square foot industrial property located in Everett, WA, according to Joel Deis, regional manager of the firm's Seattle office. The asset sold for $6,600,000. The bu  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 103-Unit Apartment Property in St. Paul
ENCINO, California, Oct. 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: ST. PAUL, Minn., 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 Wheelock Parkway Apartments, a 103-unit apartment property located in St. Paul, Minnesota. "Wheelock Parkway was sold for the first time in over 50 years as the owner was looking to reposition  more

Matthew Warren Inducted as Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP partner Matthew Warren has been named a Fellow in the 36th Class of the American College of Bankruptcy, a recognition for his professional excellence and exceptional contributions to the bankruptcy and insolvency practice, and one of only 35 other inductees in this year's class that includes professors, judges, and other lawyers in private practice. Matthew, a partner in the fir  more

Mercer to Host Baptist Joint Committee's Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures in Atlanta, Macon
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Mercer will host the 20th annual Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State Nov. 13-14 on the University's Atlanta and Macon campuses. This year's lecturer is Dr. John Compton, professor of political science and chair of the Political Science Department at Chapman University in Orange, California. The three lectures will be delivered under the theme "The Politics of Secu  more

Metrolink to Bring Back Special Late-Night Service for Escape Halloween Attendees
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 -- Metrolink, a commuter rail system in Southern California, issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Trains will depart San Bernardino at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27, making six stops to LA Union Station * * * Metrolink will offer late-night train service on the San Bernardino Line for Escape Halloween music festival goers, providing a safe and convenient transportation option for attendees. Nightly 'Insomniac Events Special Serv  more

New Autoimmunity Center of Excellence at UCLA Will Seek Cures for Autoimmune Disorders
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Key takeaways * A $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help establish a new Autoimmunity Center of Excellence at UCLA. * The center will study the mechanisms that cause autoimmunity, which occurs when the body's defense system turns against tissues in its own body, and identify potential cures. * Seeking targets for cures, the center will house three m  more

Patton Oswalt, Trevor Noah, Mila Kunis, Morgan Freeman and More Guests on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Oct. 14-18
BURBANK, California, Oct. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Oct. 14-18 (subject to change): Monday, Oct. 14 1. Patton Os  more

Paul Hastings Advised BBVA, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Natixis, Santander in Orygen's $1.2B Senior Notes Offering, Credit Facility
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 11 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised BBVA Securities Inc, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Natixis Securities Americas LLC, and Santander US Capital Markets LLC as joint bookrunners in connection with Orygen's issuance of $1.2 billion investment grade 5.746% Senior Notes due 2034. The team also advised the banks as lenders in a connecte  more

Paul Hastings Advised the Buyer in One of Largest Real Estate Transactions in Florida History
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Morning Calm Management and its partners on the purchase of 701 Brickell, a trophy Class AA office building totaling 685,279 square feet in the heart of Miami's financial district. The sale represents one of the largest real estate transactions in Florida history. Partner Sam Alavi led the Paul Hastings team, which included associates Lee Cumberland and Elle Infante. More detai  more

Pitzer College: Unexpected Politics of Immigrant Healthcare
CLAREMONT, California, Oct. 12 -- Pitzer College issued the following news: * * * As Cesar Vargas Nunez '14 joins CMC's faculty this fall, he discusses how his experience as an immigrant from a low-income background inspires his research and teaching. * * * What others consider a hot-button political issue, Cesar Vargas Nunez '14 thinks of as a learning opportunity. His philosophy has guided him throughout his academic career, from researching healthcare inequities in Spain on a Fulbright to  more

Press Your Luck: Halloween Spooktacular (10/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/27/24)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, OCT. 31 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT Press Your Luck: "Halloween Spooktacular" (607) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/27/24) Logline: It's time for the WHAMMY to deliver a few more tricks than treats as host Elizabeth Banks and the contestants scare up some big bucks. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/press-your-luck-halloween-spooktacular  more

Senate Approves Gov. Newsom's Special Session Proposal to Stop Gas Price Spikes
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: The California Senate advanced Governor Gavin Newsom's special session proposal to prevent gasoline price spikes. The Senate passage of ABx2-1 -- authored by Assemblymembers Gregg Hart and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Senator Nancy Skinner -- follows the Assembly advancing the measure last week. The bill allows the state to require oil refiners to maintain a minimum inventory of  more

Shark Tank: 1603 (10/25)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 11 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: FRIDAY, OCT. 25 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT Shark Tank: "1603" (1603) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch unique products, including at-home seafood steam pots, fried chicken-shaped ice cream, a magnetic solution to safely secure skis and snowboards, and a portable backyard golf game. Todd Graves makes his Guest Shark debut. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/ab  more

Stanford University: Hidden Biological Processes Can Affect How the Ocean Stores Carbon
STANFORD, California, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news release: * * * Microscopic organisms in the ocean play a key role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A new study unveils a hidden biological factor that could change our understanding of how this process works, and make climate change predictions more accurate. In brief * Mucus from marine snow particles significantly slows their descent, impeding the ocean's ability to sequester carbon. * T  more

UC-San Diego: Wei Xiong Recognized With Two National Awards
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego researcher named Brown Investigator and Blavatnik Award finalist * * * By Michelle Franklin While some may covet a top floor office with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Wei Xiong prefers the basements of University of California San Diego's Pacific and Tata halls. His ultrafast optical techniques are sensitive to vibration and the basement is the steadiest floor   more

UCSF Health Atlas Expands Its Reach With Nationwide Mapping Tool
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * The interactive website now includes detailed environmental data, allowing users to explore how climate change is affecting health. * * * UCSF Health Atlas, an interactive mapping tool for measuring health inequities that debuted just as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, is relaunching this month with data from all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia a  more

University of California-Merced: Fresno Developer Ed Kashian Named 2024 Chancellor's Medal Recipient
MERCED, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Francesca Dinglasan, UC Merced Philanthropist and community leader Ed Kashian was awarded the UC Merced Chancellor's Medal, the university's highest honor, at the campus's State of the University event on Oct. 9. Established in 2005, the Chancellor's Medal recognizes individuals who epitomize exemplary engagement, unwavering commitment and a transformative and lasting impact on UC Merced. Chancell  more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: From Elevator Pitch to Proof-of-Concept in Less Than Half the Time
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 12 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Hub Partners USC and Northrop Grumman find a faster solution within their California DREAMS collaboration * * * Part of the promise of the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub (CA DREAMS), led by USC Viterbi's Information Sciences Institute, is to facilitate the acceleration of breakthroughs and solutions through a lab-to-fab model  more