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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday November 09, 2024 ( 21 items )  

'Love is Blind: Argentina' Comes to Netflix in Three Parts, Starting on November 6, Hosted by Wanda Nara and Dario Barassi
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: The first edition of the Argentine version of Love Is Blind, Netflix's successful couples social experiment, will premiere in three parts: November 6, 13 and 20 respectively, hosted by Wanda Nara and Dario Barassi. How does Love Is Blind: Argentina work? This 10-episode series seeks to prove that appearances are not everything when it comes to finding love. The experiment follows a gr  more

40 Taiwanese Creators Complete Six-Week Netflix and TAICCA Series Writing: Writers' Room Workshop
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: In a significant initiative supporting Taiwanese creators, 40 film and television professionals completed a six-week writers' room workshop on November 3, co-organized by Netflix and the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). This marked Netflix's first in-person workshop in Taiwan to be funded by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. From writers' room simulations to expert-led maste  more

9-1-1: Hotshots (11/14)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 8 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, NOV. 14 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST 9-1-1: "Hotshots" (807) Logline: When Athena is assigned a rookie to mentor, she begins to question her own abilities. Meanwhile, Bobby and the 118 return to the set of "HOT SHOTS" following a 911 call. (TV-14, DLSV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/9-1-1-hotshots-11-14/ [Category: BizArts/C  more

America's Funniest Home Videos: 3506 (11/10)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 8 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: SUNDAY, NOV. 10 7:00-8:01 p.m. EST America's Funniest Home Videos: "3506" (3506) Logline: It's an episode of sassy kids, pets baffled by mirrors, chaotic moments among couples and funny sleepers. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/americas-funniest-home-videos-3506-11-10/ [Category: BizArts/Cultural]  more

Breaking Carbon-Hydrogen Bonds to Make Complex Molecules
PASADENA, California, Nov. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: A team of scientists led by Caltech and Emory University has synthesized a highly complex natural molecule using a novel strategy that functionalizes normally nonreactive bonds, called carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds. The work demonstrates a new category of reactions that organic chemists can consider as they work to create natural products that could be used in pharmaceuticals or new materials, or to   more

CalState-Channel Islands: 2nd Annual Nursing Symposium
CAMARILLO, California, Nov. 8 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: The 2nd Annual Nursing Symposium will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Malibu Hall 100 at CSUCI. This year's theme is "Addressing healthcare disparities: Leadership's role in tackling inequities and improving access to care in the U.S." and will feature healthcare professionals who lead a discussion of innovative ideas, participate in a Q&A session, and netwo  more

CoreLogic: Annual Home Price Slowdown Continues in September
IRVINE, California, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- CoreLogic, a property, mortgage and consumer information provider, issued the following news release: * * * * On an annual basis, home prices rose by 3.4% in September, the slowest growth rate in over a year, and are projected to slow to 2.3% by the same time next year. * Miami continued to post the highest gain of tracked U.S. metro areas, at 6.8%, followed closely by Chicago at 6.7%. * Rhode Island reported the highest annual growth rate of all states  more

Engineering Majors at UC Merced Grow to Meet Workforce Demands
MERCED, California, Nov. 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced When it comes to jobs in engineering, the possibilities are growing exponentially. And UC Merced is meeting the challenge by growing its engineering majors to produce the skilled workforce needed for the current and future job markets. Engineers solve problems and create devices, systems, processes and structures to solve problems and improve society. UC Merced prides itself  more

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Advises Neinor Homes on Its Euros325m Green Bond
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 9 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: Gibson Dunn advised Neinor Homes, the leading listed residential property developer in Spain, on the issuance of its Euros325 million senior secured notes due 2030, which was oversubscribed four times. Neinor Homes has issued its second Green Bond, upsizing the initial targeted amount from Euros300 million to Euros325 million, and has pledged that it will invest an amount equivalent to 100% of   more

Jeff Bridges, Wanda Sykes, Kerry Washington, Ted Danson and More Guests on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Nov. 11-15
BURBANK, California, Nov. 8 -- 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. 11-15 (subject to change): Monday, Nov. 11 1. Jeff Bridg  more

K&L Gates Leads Hanson Building Materials Limited to Trial Victory
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP successfully defended Hanson Building Materials Limited through trial in an environmental liabilities case brought by the city of Emeryville, California. Based in London, Hanson Building Materials was formerly named Hanson Plc, the previously listed ultimate parent company of a number of industrials in the US and the UK and whose wider group today is a leading supplier of   more

Middlebury Institute of International Studies: Recent Grads Win $10K Grant For Project on Peacebuilding in Language Classrooms
MONTEREY, California, Nov. 4 -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: By Sierra Abukins Peacebuilding is not just for world leaders and diplomats. In fact, it's something that educators can and frequently do in their classrooms--especially language educators. That idea was at the heart of a recent project led by two recent graduates with the support of a $10,000 grant from Projects for Peace. Each year, the global program housed at Middlebury awards gr  more

Netflix: 'Pedro Paramo' Brought in 375M MXN to the Mexican Economy
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Pedro Paramo, a film based on the iconic novel by Juan Rulfo, has arrived on Netflix. The film is Rodrigo Prieto's directorial debut, made with a team of Mexican artists and technicians of the highest level and prestige. The production stands out for the work carried out "behind the scenes", as each sequence reflects the efforts of numerous extras, artisans, decorators, costume designer  more

Netflix: Final Bell - Production Begins for the Third and Final Season of 'Heartbreak High'
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 5 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Oi SLTs! Production has begun for the third and final season of Heartbreak High in Sydney, Australia (Gadigal, Dharug, Dharawal and Ku-ring-gai lands). Logline: In Season 3, it's time for Hartley High's graduating class to say 'goodbye' to school, and 'hello' to adulthood! Yet when a revenge prank goes horribly wrong, Amerie and her friends must cover up their secret or risk losing ev  more

Netflix: Prepare for 'Outer Banks' Season 4, Part 2 With Complete Tudum Coverage Guide
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2024: Pogues, assemble! Thursday marks the premiere of Season 4, Part 2 of Outer Banks and Tudum has everything you need to catch up and break down the latest action and adventure. Before You Watch: Meet the Wild-as-Hell Pogues and Seersucker Kooks of Outer Banks: Catch up on the latest with all the Pogues, plus get to know the new faces they meet in Season 4. What's a Pogu  more

Nina Gualinga Wins UCLA's Pritzker Award for Environmental Innovation
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 8 -- The University of California issued the following news release: Ecuadorian Indigenous rights activist Nina Gualinga was awarded the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. She was honored during a ceremony at UCLA's Hershey Hall on Oct. 30. Gualinga received the award for her work advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental justice, leading to significant policy changes that protect  more

Paul Hastings Advised Lenders Financing the Restructuring of Franchise Group
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 9 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised an ad hoc group of first lien lenders providing a new money debtor-in-possession loan to franchise business operator Franchise Group, Inc. and its affiliated debtors. The financing was approved, on an interim basis, by Honorable John T. Dorsey of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Financial Restructuring Co-Chair Jayme Goldstein led the team, which a  more

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell, Mark Harmon, Don Johnson, and Adam Lambert Headline Guest Lineup for the Week of Nov. 11-15 on 'Live With Kelly and Mark'
BURBANK, California, Nov. 8 -- 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 Nov. 11-15. Monday, Nov. 11 SHERYL LEE RALPH joins Kelly and Mark in Greater Palm Springs to talk about the new season of ABC's hit show "Abbott Elementary," and Mark attempts to conquer pickleball; plus, an interview with KYLE RICHARDS from "The Real Housewives of Be  more

Sony Interactive Entertainment Launches PlayStation 5 Pro
SAN MATEO, California, Nov. 8 -- Sony Interactive Entertainment, a developer of PlayStation hardware, software, content and network services, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * Just in time for the holiday shopping season, PlayStation 5 Pro provides the most impressive game visuals possible on a PlayStation console. * * * Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment expands the PlayStation(R)5 (PS5(R)) family of products with the release of the new PlayStation(R)5 Pro (PS5(R)P  more

UCR Receives Grant to Offer Free and Inclusive Community Arts Programming
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 8 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Continuation of Gluck Fellows Program provides wide-ranging opportunities for self-expression and creativity * * * The University of California, Riverside, has received a grant of $442,900 from the Max H. Gluck Foundation to support the university's Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts, which enables UCR students to offer arts education programs in the local community. The grant will  more

When "Squishy Space Goop" Collides
PASADENA, California, Nov. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Elias Most, an assistant professor of theoretical astrophysics, did not want to be an astronomer or a physicist when he grew up. He studied physics but was more interested in computers; he even remembers buying a book about nonscience career paths for physicists, thinking he might end up in finance. His mind began to change in graduate school as he became interested in gravitational waves--ripples   more