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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Friday September 01, 2023 ( 38 items )  

ABC: 'Step Into...the Movies With Derek and Julianne Hough,' a Dynamic Tribute to the Most Iconic Moments of Dance on Film
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: Emmy(R) Award-winning choreographers and professional dancers Derek Hough and Julianne Hough recreated the most legendary cinematic performances in the one-hour special, "Step Into...The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough." The special rebroadcasts SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. Reimagined through a modern lens, the performances will draw inspiration from iconic  more

ABC: America's Funniest Home Videos - (9/24) Rebroadcast. OAD - 10/16/22
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos - "3303" (3303) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/16/22) Logline: Check out a dog that keeps stealing a man's golf ball during putting practice, pranks that backfire, plus mishaps featuring horses. (TV-PG) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original text here: https://ww  more

ABC: Generation Gap - Season Finale - Tickle Tickle
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Generation Gap: "Tickle Tickle" (210) (Season Finale) Logline: Hosted by Kelly Ripa, our seniors and juniors are going to get a lesson in flamenco when this week's surprise celebrity guest, Charo, appears. (TV-PG) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepres  more

ABC: Jeopardy! Masters -- The Finals (9/19) Rebroadcast. OAD - 05/24/23
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 9:00-10:00 p.m. -- JEOPARDY! MASTERS -- "The Finals" (110) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 05/24/23) Logline: A "Jeopardy! Masters" champion will be crowned. The final three contestants battle it out to see who will take home the Alex Trebek trophy and the $500,000 grand prize. (TV-PG) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * O  more

ABC: Shark Tank - (9/21) Rebroadcast - OAD - 1/6/23
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1410" (1410) (Rebroadcast: OAD: 1/6/23) Logline: Gwyneth Paltrow, CEO and founder of Goop, makes her first guest Shark appearance. Featured pitches include a healthier breakfast indulgence, an elevated design for cool beverages, a low-calorie superfood alternative, and an eco-friendly baby product. (TV-PG, D) Watch e  more

ABC: Shark Tank - (9/22) Rebroadcast. OAD - 1/13/23
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1411" (1411) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/13/23) Logline: Tony Xu, DoorDash CEO and co-founder of the largest food delivery service in America, is a guest Shark. Featured pitches include a clean beauty brand alternative, innovative technology to maximize workouts and a sustainable health care product line. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes on   more

ABC: The Chase - I Love It When People Are Scared of Me (9/19) Rebroadcast. OAD - 07/13/23
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Chase: "I Love It When People Are Scared of Me" (309) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 07/13/23) Logline: Hosted by Sara Haines (ABC's "The View"), Chaser Victoria "The Queen" Groce holds court when she faces off with trivia contestants from Long Beach, California; South River, New Jersey; and Olathe, Kansas. Watch episodes on demand and on  more

ABC: The Conners - Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic (521) Rebroadcast. OAD - 04/26/23
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT - The Conners: "Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic" (521) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 04/26/23) Logline: Neville confronts Jackie about loaning Dan money. Elsewhere, Darlene attempts to play matchmaker for Mark. Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pr  more

ABC: The Conners - Road Trip and Guilt Trip (9/20) Rebroadcast. OAD - 3/15/23
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - THE CONNERS: "Road Trip and Guilt Trip" (517) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/15/23) Logline: Dan and Jackie take a road trip to a hardware wholesaler in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Darlene heads out of town and leaves behind a plethora of to-do notes for Becky and Ben. Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * *   more

ABC: The Conners - The Grad Finale (9/20) - Season Finale - Rebroadcast. OAD - 05/03/23
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT - The Conners: "The Grad Finale" (522) (Season Finale) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 05/03/23) Logline: As Mark's graduation approaches, he considers his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Louise plans a big graduation ceremony at the Lunch Box. Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original te  more

ABC: The Conners - What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding? (9/20) Rebroadcast. OAD - 04/19/22
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT - The Conners: "What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?" (520) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 04/19/22) Logline: Darlene figures out a new plan to afford Mark's college tuition. Meanwhile, Jackie and Louise try to help Becky meet a new guy. Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original text  more

ABC: The Prank Panel - Season Finale - Bride Swap / Furry Double Cross
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - The Prank Panel: "Bride Swap / Furry Double Cross" (110) (Season Finale) Logline: "Pranxperts" Johnny Knoxville, Eric Andre and Gabourey Sidibe help everyday people get payback on their loved ones. Tonight, a bride has an allergic reaction, and a friend embraces the furry community. (TV-PG, DL) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu  more

ABC: The Rookie - Under Siege (9/20) Season Finale - Rebroadcast. OAD - 05/02/23
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - THE ROOKIE: "Under Siege" (522) (Season Finale) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 05/02/23) Logline: After one of their own is shot, the team suffers a series of close calls and realizes their division may be a target for a group of masked assailants. Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original text  more

Cal Poly Humboldt Sees Strong Support From Donors
ARCATA, California, Sept. 1 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * Over the last year, thousands of donors stepped up to support Cal Poly Humboldt students, giving $12.5 million to advance academic excellence, expand educational access, and foster innovative research and programs. * * * Overall, more than 5,000 donors made a gift for Cal Poly Humboldt students and programs. An influx of 2,032 first-time donors bolstered the s  more

Cal. State-San Bernardino: Faculty in the News, Aug. 31
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: Guillermo Escalante (kinesiology) was on the LAist program "Air Talk" to discuss just how much protein a person really needs, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed by various news media about the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism's latest report. How much protein do we really need? (https://www.kpcc.org/podcast/airtalk/should  more

Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Resolution Involving Pacific Gas & Electric
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed resolution (No. E-5280) on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Request for Approval to Retain Access to Ruby Pipeline by Foregoing the 2024 and 2025 Step Down Rights in PG&E's Ruby Pipeline Contract, Pursuant to Decision 21-12-035, Ordering Paragraph 3. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Request to Forego the 2024 and 2025 Step Down  more

Calif. PUC Takes Action to Enhance Energy Affordability For Ratepayers in Southern California
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 1 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) acted this week to enhance energy resiliency and protect ratepayers in Southern California from potential volatile wholesale natural gas prices this upcoming winter season. Today, the CPUC increased the inventory levels of natural gas at the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility up to the safety limit set by th  more

California Baptist University and Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division Sign Educational Partnership Agreement
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 1 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: California Baptist University (CBU) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division signed an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) on August 29 extending a partnership between the two entities that was formed in June 2014. The new five-year agreement will aid in the education experience of CBU students by providing access to NSWC Corona Division staff expertise, unique facilities and equipm  more

CSUDH and CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Launch Master's Degree Program
CARSON, California, Sept. 1 -- California State University issued the following news release: Starting this fall, incarcerated people across California will have the opportunity to earn a fully accredited Master of Arts in Humanities degree from CSUDH. The groundbreaking program, called HUX, is a partnership between CSUDH and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). It will be the first time CDCR formally partners with California's public higher education system to o  more

CSUSB President Morales Appointed CSU Presidential Advisor for Native American Initiatives
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 1 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: "We, as the nation's largest public university, need to do the very best we can in advancing tribal relations, enhancing the education of Native American students, expanding the academic knowledge of indigenous communities, and preserving their cultural heritage," said CSUSB President Tomas D. Morales. Cal State San Bernardino President Tomas D. Morales has been appointed as the   more

Disneyland: San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure Park Fact Sheet
ANAHEIM, California, Sept. 1 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: San Fransokyo Square opens Aug. 31, 2023, at Disneyland Resort - featuring sights, shopping and splendid cuisine from the industrious city in Walt Disney Animation Studios' Academy Award(R)-winning film "Big Hero 6." This reimagined area of Disney California Adventure Park transports guests to the not-too-distant future, in a fictional mash-up of two iconic cities - San Francisco and Tokyo - where they'll have the opp  more

EVgo and Amazon Launch Seamless EV Charger Navigation Experience With Alexa
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 -- EVgo Services, a charging public network for electric vehicles, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) ("EVgo" or the "Company"), one of the nation's largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the debut of an Alexa-enabled EV charging experience with Amazon. Drivers with Alexa-enabled vehicles as well as automotive accessories like Echo Auto can now ask Alexa to help them find and n  more

Five UC Santa Cruz Projects Win California Climate Action Grant Funding
SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: Last week, in partnership with the state, the University of California awarded more than $80 million in California Climate Action Grants to four-year academic institutions across the state. These two-year grants are designed to spur implementation of solutions that advance climate resilience and social equity. Five UC Santa Cruz projects secured a total of more than $9.5 million dollars   more

FREEDOM TO SUCCEED: Calif. Gov. Newsom Launches New Effort To Prepare Students and Workers for High-Paying Careers
WEST SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: Joined by the state's top public education and workforce leaders, today Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to improve access to high-paying and fulfilling careers for students and workers. As the economy evolves and unmet need grows for various types of skilled labor in the trades, green energy, and healthcare sectors, today's executive order launches the dev  more

MiraCosta College Unveils Expansive Fall Courses and Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth
OCEANSIDE, California, Sept. 1 -- MiraCosta College issued the following news: MiraCosta College's Community Education & Workforce Development program is excited to announce a rich array of course offerings for the fall, aiming to empower individuals and enrich the broader community. The Technology Career Institute (TCI) will introduce a pioneering course named 'Uniquely Abled CNC Operations' starting on September 5. Designed for individuals with high-level autism, the course teaches computer  more

NAU, College Track Announce Innovative Partnership to Increase Educational Equity
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 1 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2023: Employing both an Honors College-based cohort model for university admissions and an immersive summer experience for high school students around the country, College Track and Northern Arizona University (NAU) announced today an innovative partnership to increase the number of first-generation college graduates from underserved communities. Founded in East Palo Alto, California, in 1997, Coll  more

Nexstar Media Group: The CW Network and Sinclair Expand and Extend Affiliation Partnership
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: The CW Network (The CW) and Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC (Sinclair) today announced a multi-year deal that renews affiliations across 35 markets, including 10 markets in which Sinclair provides sales and other services to a CW-affiliated station. In addition, beginning September 1, Sinclair will launch The CW on two new affiliate stations, KOMO-TV, in Seat  more

PowerSchool's Predictive Enrollment Analytics Helps Canadian School System Open New K-8 Campus
FOLSOM, California, Sept. 1 -- PowerSchool, a provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, issued the following news release: PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Western School Division (WSD) in Morden, Manitoba, Canada leveraged PowerSchool Predictive Enrollment Analytics, part of the Student Information Cloud, to support efforts in opening its new K-8 campus, Discovery Trails. By using the platform  more

Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal to Headline Cisco's WebexOne Event
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 1 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced keynote speakers headlining Webex by Cisco's WebexOne, the industry's leading hybrid work and customer experience conference taking place on October 24-26, 2023. The event theme centers on reimagining a future powered by AI, and will feature executives from top global brands, industry leaders, Webex experts and revered celebrity speakers. WHO: Cisco, the leade  more

Singularity University: Scientists Electrify Biology by Converting Current Into the Chemical Fuel of Cells
MOFFETT FIELD, California, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- Singularity University issued the following news: By Edd Gent The cells of all living organisms are powered by the same chemical fuel: adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Now, researchers have found a way to generate ATP directly from electricity, which could turbocharge biotechnology processes that grow everything from food to fuel to pharmaceuticals. Interfacing modern electronics-based technology with biology is notoriously difficult. One major stum  more

UC Davis Selects New Dean for Continuing and Professional Education
DAVIS, California, Sept. 1 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: Julie Greenwood, vice dean for Educational Initiatives in EdPlus at Arizona State University (ASU), will join the University of California, Davis, as its next dean of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE). Greenwood will start on Oct. 16. Susan Catron announced last year she would retire this fall after five years as dean of CPE and more than 20 years in leadership roles at UC Davis. "Julie is a   more

UC-San Francisco: Is the Cure for Genetic Beta Thalassemia Finally Within Reach?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland provides new therapy to first patient since FDA approval. * * * UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is the first hospital in the West to administer a newly approved gene therapy to treat beta thalassemia, a rare, genetic blood disorder that causes severe anemia, with a need for lifelong blood transfusions and t  more

UC-Santa Cruz: Coastal Fisheries Show Surprising Resilience to Marine Heatwaves
SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers found that fish biomass often increased or was unaffected in the year following a marine heatwave * * * Prolonged periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures, known as marine heatwaves, can have devastating effects on marine ecosystems and have been linked to widespread coral bleaching, harmful algal blooms, and abrupt declines in commercially important fis  more

UCLA-Led Climate Projects Receive $7.5 Million in State-Funded Grants From UC
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Efforts aim to boost EV use, energy storage, safety of firefighters and well-being of migrant workers Key takeaways * Five projects led by UCLA investigators have received two-year grants to pursue research related to climate change, and to health, technology and other challenges brought by climate change. * The California Climate Action grants are being disbursed through a par  more

University of California-Davis: Improving Layer Hen Welfare With Better Bone Health
DAVIS, California, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * UC Davis Awarded Grant for Keel Bone Research in Hens * * * Keel bone damage, such as deviations or fractures in a bird's breastbone, is a prevalent problem among commercial laying hens. This damage may be painful for hens and can be linked to the number and quality of their eggs. To address this welfare and production challenge, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, or FFAR,  more

University of California: Could Insights From Ants Help People Build Better Transportation Networks?
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA study finds the insects' nests reflect the way they work together - or don't - to forage for food Key takeaways * Ants can either forage for food as individuals or recruit other members of their colonies to help search for or carry food back to their nests. * UCLA biologists found that the strategies ants use to forage play a bigger role in how they build their nests than   more

USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Tackling Climate Change With the Help of "Coffee Filters for Molecules"
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Luis Francisco Villalobos joins USC Viterbi, bringing expertise in separation technology for energy transition and water filtration. * * * Greta Harrison Separation technology is something many of us need just to face the day. Each morning, our trusty coffee filter works its magic, separating the coffee grinds and converting water into that bra  more

Viola Davis, Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Idris Elba, Harrison Ford, the Kardashians and More Guests on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' Sept. 4-8
BURBANK, California, Sept. 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: 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 Sept. 4-8 (subject to change): Monday, Sept  more