Wednesday - November 27, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday November 02, 2024 ( 47 items )  

'High Potential' Continues Linear Dominance As ABC Wins Tuesday 10 P.M. Hour in Total Viewers for First Time in 4 Years
BURBANK, California, Nov. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney/Raymond Liu*Series photos are available here. After seven days of viewing on linear, ABC's "High Potential" continues to break records in its fifth week helping ABC win the Tuesday 10 p.m. hour in Total Viewers (6.83 million) against original network competition for the first time in four years since 11/17/20. Demonstrating remarkable strength in multiplatform viewing over seven days acros  more

'Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer On ABC
BURBANK, California, Nov. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Ring in the holiday season and tune in to ABC during the most wonderful time of the year. Programming highlights include a one-hour holiday event of the Emmy(r) Award-winning series "Abbott Elementary" at a special time; The Wonderful World of Disney presents "The Sound of Music," "Home Alone" and "The Santa Clause"; holiday-themed episodes of fan-favorite shows including "Press Your Luck," "Celebr  more

AECOM Selected for a $90 Million Single-Award Task Order for the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 1 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: DALLAS (October 31, 2024) -- AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been awarded a single-award task order with a $90 million ceiling by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support implementation of the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI). Launched at the G7 Summit in 2022, PGI is a col  more

Airbnb: Supporting Prop 5 to Increase Funding for Affordable Housing in California
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following agency statement on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Key Takeaways * Airbnb supports Proposition 5 to empower California communities to build more affordable housing and infrastructure. * Prop 5 lowers the voter threshold for local affordable housing bond measures to 55 percent, making it easier for California communities to fund key affordable housing and infrastructure projects. * Airbnb made a $3 mi  more

Altafiber Advances Climate Action Plan With the Calix Platform, Cutting Power Consumption in Half and Preparing for 50G-PON Growth
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 2 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, altafiber invests in the unique operational efficiencies of the Calix Broadband Platform--migrating to a reliable, future-ready XGS-PON network that will reduce long-term power consumption 48 percent while opening opportunities to delight residential and business subscribers with value-based offerings * * * Today, C  more

Apple Reports 4Q Results
CUPERTINO, California, Nov. 1 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * iPhone drives record September quarter revenue Services revenue reaches new all-time high * * * Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter ended September 28, 2024. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion, up 6 percent year over year, and quarterly diluted earnings per share   more

Bringing Climate Change Center Stage: Caltech Community Members Present EARTH DATA / THE MUSICAL
PASADENA, California, Nov. 1 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: From November 1-3, Theater Arts at Caltech (TACIT) will present EARTH DATA / THE MUSICAL on campus, an original show featuring community members from the Caltech campus and JPL. The fictional science-driven production draws upon research by JPL climate scientists, a vibrant score, and a story co-created by the writers, scientists, and cast members themselves. The production was inspired by JPL's Bl  more

Calif. A.G. Bonta Announces Cooperation Agreements, Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Heritage, Apotex for $49.1 Million
OAKLAND, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Today's agreements and settlements will resolve allegations against these companies over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 50 states and territories in announcing two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and, in the near future, Apote  more

Calif. A.G. Bonta Holds Beverly Hills Accountable for Preventing Reproductive Health Clinic From Opening
OAKLAND, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Today's first-of-its-kind stipulated judgment will ensure Beverly Hills comes into full compliance with the law and provides a benchmark for local governments to align with state reproductive healthcare laws The City to abide by robust injunctive measures including mandated training and reporting * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the filing  more

Calif. A.G. Bonta, Newsom Administration Reach Agreement With City of La Habra Heights on Compliance With State's Housing Element Law
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * La Habra Heights to update housing plan by July 2025 for development of 244 additional housing units * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez today announced a settlement that will bring the City of La Habra Heights into compliance w  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Proclaims Native American Heritage Month
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following proclamation on Nov. 1, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring November 2024, as Native American Heritage Month. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION Home to the largest population of Native Americans in the United States, California has long been a land of opportunity for Native Americans from across the nation and continues to be a beacon of  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Reaches Agreement With La Habra Heights on Violations of State Housing Law
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the state has entered into a stipulated judgment with the City of La Habra Heights, putting the city on an expedited timeline to submit a compliant housing element to the Department of Housing and Community Development. The new housing plan must create 244 housing units, including at least 164 that are affordab  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: Building on Long History of Tech & Innovation, California Selected as Headquarters for National Semiconductor Technology Center
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Governor Newsom celebrated California's selection by the U.S. Department of Commerce to be home to the headquarters for the new National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC). This new facility, known as the Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF), will be one of the three CHIPS for America research and design (R&D) facilities and will also operate as the headquarters of Natcas  more

Cooley Secures Zero Prison Time for Former FTX Executive Nishad Singh in Criminal and Civil Investigations
PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 2 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: New York - November 1, 2024 - Cooley navigated Nishad Singh, former FTX director of engineering, through the highest-profile and fastest-moving financial fraud investigation in decades. Singh was one of Sam Bankman-Fried's top lieutenants and was alleged to have conspired with Bankman-Fried and others to use billions of dollars in FTX customer funds to pay large expenditures for FTX's sister company, Alamed  more

DCCC: Noticias Telemundo - Fight Over A Handful Of Republican Seats in Democratic States [Like New York] Could Decide Who Controls the House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: New reporting from Noticias Telemundo focused on the congressional races in California and New York that will be key to determining control of the House. Noticias Telemundo highlights how House Democrats and our strong Democratic candidates in key races, including in New York, are working to reach Latino voters. Noticias Telemundo: The fight over a handful of Republican seats in Democratic  more

DCCC: Noticias Telemundo - The Fight Over A Handful Of Republican Seats in Democratic States [Like California] Could Decide Who Controls The House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: New reporting from Noticias Telemundo focused on the congressional races in California and New York that will be key to determining control of the House. Noticias Telemundo highlights how House Democrats and our strong Democratic candidates in key races across California are working to reach Latino voters. Noticias Telemundo: The fight over a handful of Republican seats in Democratic state  more

From the Caltech Science Exchange: Why Don't We Know Election Results Sooner?
PASADENA, California, Nov. 1 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: We've seen an evolution of procedures and technologies, mostly aimed and expanding the franchise--providing more and better opportunities for people to register to vote and express their opinions on Election Day. But as we continue to see an evolution of technology, procedures, and administrative practices, we're also going to see some challenges. Remember that we're talking about a very complicate  more

GA-ASI and BAE Systems Collaborate on Autonomous Electronic Warfare Link 16 Capabilities on MQ-20 Avenger
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 1 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate unique electronic warfare (EW) capabilities remotely controlled via a secure, jam-resistant Link 16 network on an MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The Avenger is a jet-powered platform used extensively as a test bed for autonomous UAS development and the Collaborative Combat Aircraft  more

Gap Celebrates the Holidays With Cast of Musically Gifted Creators
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release: Gap launches its holiday campaign celebrating togetherness through music and style, giving a cast of popular creators the platform to share their talent and gifts with the world. The "Give Your Gift" campaign highlights the brand's best-selling CashSoft knit collection, now expanded with new design features in stitch, texture, and color. This season's collection includes tops, bo  more

Gibson Dunn Advises Wrexham AFC Owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney on Sale of Minority Stake in the Club, Creation of Red Dragon Ventures, Acquisition of Wrexham Lager
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: Gibson Dunn advised Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on the sale of a minority stake in the club to the Allyn family of New York, the creation of a new joint venture with the Allyn family called Red Dragon Ventures, and the acquisition of Wrexham Lager, the oldest lager brewery still operating in the United Kingdom. The Gibson Dunn corporate team was led by partner Stefan deP  more

Giving Machines Some Perspective: A Conversation with Georgia Gkioxari
PASADENA, California, Nov. 1 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Imagine one day in the future hiring a robot to come clean your home. To accomplish its prescribed task, the robot would need to navigate a potentially extremely cluttered environment, avoid or interact in a safe way with any people or pets moving in the space, and manage to clean and organize a variety of objects. This would likely involve interacting with other machines, and the robot would need   more

High Potential: Hangover (11/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/24)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: MONDAY, NOV. 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST High Potential: "Hangover" (Episode Six) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/24) 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:  more

High Potential: Survival Mode (11/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/15/24)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: MONDAY, NOV. 11 8:09-9:00 p.m. EST High Potential: "Survival Mode" (Episode Four) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/15/24) 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:  more

Holidays Start Now on Netflix
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2024: Slam the door shut on spooky season because it's time to make it rein, deer. However you celebrate, the holidays start with Netflix - and this year, they're bigger than ever. To help launch our most festive slate of films, series, games (and gifts!) yet, today Netflix released a new star-studded video featuring your fave holiday rom-com stars, new images from our upcomin  more

Mo. A.G. Bailey Challenges California's Proposed Amendment to Decimate Missouri Farms
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 2 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to California's Chair of California Air Resources Board (CARB) demanding it rescind its proposed amendment that would irreversibly harm Missouri's farmers and biofuels industry. "Missouri's agriculture and biofuels industries are vital to the success of our state, so I will do everything in my power to pr  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: For Sale - Adam Gray. Price: $2 Million From Gavin Newsom
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Gavin Newsom fingered Adam Gray as one of "the top recipients" of nearly $2 million he funneled into California House races. Even though "swing voters view him as emblematic of the problems facing California, especially the high cost of living," a new story reported Newsom will hit the campaign trail for candidates like Gray. * A Democrat strategist said in the story, "The more swing voters think   more

National Republican Congressional Committee: For Sale - Rudy Salas. Price: $2 Million From Gavin Newsom
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Gavin Newsom fingered Rudy Salas as one of "the top recipients" of nearly $2 million he funneled into California House races. Even though "swing voters view him as emblematic of the problems facing California, especially the high cost of living," a new story reported Newsom will hit the campaign trail for candidates like Salas. * A Democrat strategist said in the story, "The more swing voters thin  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: For Sale - Will Rollins. Price - $2 Million From Gavin Newsom
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Gavin Newsom fingered Will Rollins as one of "the top recipients" of nearly $2 million he funneled into California House races. Even though "swing voters view him as emblematic of the problems facing California, especially the high cost of living," a new story reported Newsom will hit the campaign trail for candidates like Rollins. * A Democrat strategist said in the story, "The more swing voters   more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Republican Early Voting Momentum Boosting Scott Baugh
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: New data suggested Republican early voting momentum in the open 47th district race boosting Scott Baugh. Axios reported: "In 2020, in California's 47th District, Republicans went into the final week 15 percentage points down on returned ballots from registered partisans. This year, they are even." "Orange County voters are getting out to vote for Scott Baugh, who's leading the charge to lower taxe  more

NetApp Hosts 2Q of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Webcast
SUNNYVALE, California, Nov. 1 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: SAN JOSE, Calif. -- October 31, 2024 -- After market close on Thursday, November 21, 2024, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 which ended October 25, 2024. NetApp executive management will host a conference call Webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results and provide their   more

Netflix Announces the Start of Production for Season Five of 'Love is Blind: Brazil'
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Sao Paulo, October 31, 2024 - Get ready for romance: Season 5 of Love Is Blind: Brazil is officially in production, and it comes with exciting news! For the first time, a Brazilian reality show will feature 100% of its participants over 50 years old. So, are the Baby Boomers and Gen X prepared to discover if love truly is blind and that there is no right age for love? "We are eager and  more

Netflix: 'The Diplomat' Season 2 - Your Complete Coverage Guide
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: The call is coming from inside the house... and it's time to pick up the phone. Season 2 of The Diplomat premieres October 31, and we have prepared a detailed brief of everything you need to know before and after you dive back into the latest episodes of the political drama. Before You Watch Meet the Power Players in The Diplomat: Re-familiarize yourself with Ambassador Kate Wyler & C  more

Netflix: Superpower Comedy Series 'The WONDERfools' Confirmed for Production
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: The production of the upcoming series The WONDERfools has been confirmed, along with a star-studded cast lineup featuring Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae, and Son Hyun-joo. Set in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, The WONDERfools is a superpower comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and fight   more

Pitzer College: New Hive Awards Unleash Student Creativity in Unexpected Way
CLAREMONT, California, Nov. 2 -- Pitzer College issued the following news: The fall 2024 grants support various student projects, including a scent opera, reinventing litter, revamping a data science website, and peer-to-peer club governance. The Rick and Susan Sontag Center for Collaborative Creativity (the Hive) has awarded grants to Pitzer and other Claremont Colleges students for a slate of innovative projects this fall. A few things students are exploring that you may have never thought   more

The Golden Bachelorette: The Men Tell All (11/6)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6 8:00-9:30 p.m. EST The Golden Bachelorette: "The Men Tell All" Logline: Fifteen incredible "mansion men" reunite with Joan and each other for the first time during a night of "Bachelorette" firsts. Plus, an exclusive look at the shocking season finale is revealed. Extended Logline: It's a "Bachelorette" first when 15 of the incredible "mansion men" reunite with Joan and each ot  more

Toyota Unveils Throwback 4Runner TRD Surf Concept at the 2024 SEMA Show
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: * * * Embracing 4Runner's Go-Anywhere Spirit, TRD Surf Revives Removable Roof Nostalgia as a Tribute to So-Cal's Surfing Legacy * * * LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2024) - Toyota proudly introduced the 4Runner TRD Surf Concept, a striking concept vehicle inspired by Southern California's vibrant surf culture, at the 2024 SEMA Show. Built at the Toyota Motorsports Garage, the 4Runner TRD Surf Concept combines the rugged, open-ai  more

U.S. Department of Energy Awards UC San Diego $1.35 Million for Fusion Research
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Fusion researchers at the University of California San Diego received $1.35 million from DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. Known as a Creating Hardened And Durable fusion first Wall Incorporating Centralized Knowledge, or CHADWICK, award, the funds will allow researchers to open to teams outside of the university a facility that mimics the conditions occurring at the w  more

UC San Diego Part of National Hub for Large-Scale Neuromorphic Computing
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Bioengineering professor Gert Cauwenberghs at the University of California San Diego is one of four researchers leading a new hub that will provide access to open and heterogeneous neuromorphic computing hardware systems. The Neuromorphic Commons Hub, also known as THOR, is based at the University of Texas San Antonio and funded by a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation. It  more

UC-San Diego: CalIT2 Workshop Looks to the Future of Health and Medicine
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: On October 10, the Qualcomm Institute (QI) at UC San Diego hosted the CalIT2 Workshop on Health and Research Innovations, bringing together leading professionals, researchers, and academics to explore the latest advances in healthcare, mental health and medical research. "[This workshop] is an opportunity to get stimulated in the ways in which we can address the challenges that await us," s  more

UC-San Diego: How Local Governments Can Lead the Way in Decarbonizing the U.S.
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Nature commentary explores how the $1 trillion investment into climate change mitigation comes with the challenge of designing policies that get people to change their behavior * * * By Christine Clark The success of the $1 trillion that was recently invested by the U.S. federal government to mitigate climate climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the  more

UC-San Francisco: Artificial Receptors Could Help Us Solve the Puzzle of Olfaction
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Scent molecules "jiggle" inside of model olfactory receptors to activate them, revealing some of the molecular motions that create our sense of smell. * * * Our noses can effortlessly distinguish the aroma of coffee from the tang of gasoline, yet how they do it has long been a mystery. In a study that appears Oct. 30 in Nature, scientists at Duke Universit  more

UC-Santa Cruz: Decarbonization Policy Initiatives Will Require More Data-Based Decision-Making
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: A new commentary in the journal Nature by UC Santa Cruz Associate Professor of Economics Peter Christensen and co-authors recommends how to collect and apply evidence in order to achieve the greatest possible impact from recent investments in decarbonization in the United States. Over the past three years, the U.S. has allocated significant funding through the Inflation Reducti  more

University of La Verne: Partnership Recognized As Exemplary
LA VERNE, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The University of La Verne's LaFetra College of Education and Pomona Unified School District are this year's awarded the prestigious Exemplary School-University Partnership Award by the California Association of School-University Partnerships. This recognition highlights a community-centered collaboration between the university and PUSD aimed at making impactful educational resources and experiences accessible  more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Turning Memory Loss Into a Distant Memory
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC Viterbi and Keck School of Medicine of USC have been collaborating on human trials for a revolutionary brain prosthesis to repair and restore lost memories. * * * Do you remember the details of that important phone call you had yesterday or the plot of the movie you watched last night? The ability to recall the recent past is known as your epis  more

Using Mathematics to Better Understand Cause and Effect
PASADENA, California, Nov. 1 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Cause and effect. We understand this concept from an early age. Tug on a pull toy's string, and the toy follows. Naturally, things get much more complicated as a system grows, as the number of variables increases, and as noise enters the picture. Eventually, it can become almost impossible to tell whether a variable is causing an effect or is simply correlated or associated with it. Consider an ex  more

Verizon and the East Side Mosquito Abatement District Utilize Technology to Fight Mosquitos
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: MODESTO, CA - Verizon is providing reliable connectivity solutions to the East Side Mosquito Abatement District, supporting their mission to protect the Northern California community against mosquitos and vector-borne diseases. Verizon's reliable network boosts connectivity in the District Verizon Mobile Device Management (MDM) updates and manages field devices while its reliable  more

World Series MVP Freddie Freeman, Allison Janney, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovitz, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor, John David Washington, Don Johnson and More Guests on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Nov. 4-8
BURBANK, California, Nov. 1 -- 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. EST 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 Nov. 4-8 (subject to change): Monday, Nov. 4 1. World Series   more