BURBANK, California, Sept. 9 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: * * * TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Chris Redd vs Fortune Feimster and Stephen A. Smith vs Tamron Hall (907)" (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/23) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, Chris Redd and Fortune Feimster and later Stephen A. Smith and Tamron Hall battle it out to see who will win the grand prize for their selected charities. (TV-PG, L) Watch epi  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 8 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: The Country Music Association has announced nominees for "The 57th Annual CMA Awards," with Lainey Wilson topping the list at nine nominations. Other top nominees include first-time nominee Jelly Roll with five nominations, while Luke Combs and HARDY collect four nominations each. Jordan Davis, Ashley McBryde, producer/mix engineer Joey Moi, songwriter/producer Jordan Schmidt, Chr  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 9 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: Kelly and Mark talk to actress RACHEL BLOOM about her new one-woman musical, "Death, Let Me Do My Show." Plus, the hosts kick off "Live Loves NY Week," a tribute series to the city that has been the beloved home of "Live" for 36 seasons. The week starts off with a musical tribute from singer LaCHANZE. Tuesday, Sept. 12 - ABC News reporter and author MATT GUTMAN discusses his new   more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a multistate agreement in principle on monetary terms, requiring grocery chain Kroger to pay $1.37 billion to address its role in the opioid epidemic. Kroger operates in California through a number of subsidiaries, including Ralph's. Under these terms, Kroger would be required to pay $1.37 billion to participating state a  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: In partnership with six district attorneys, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (collectively "Kaiser") resolving allegations that the healthcare provider unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste, medical waste, and protected health information at Kaiser facilities statewid  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against nine companies for selling illegal inhalable hemp products in violation of Assembly Bill 45, failing to include warnings required by Proposition 65 for all commercial industrial hemp products, and engaging in unfair business practices. The companies are online sellers of a variety of commercial industrial he  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Sridevi Ponnala, of Fremont, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Board of California. Ponnala has been Chief Integration Officer at the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center since 2021, where she has held several positions since 2010, including Chief Dental Officer and Dental Director. She was Adjunct Faculty in   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Brian Richart, of El Dorado Hills, has been appointed to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Richart has served as Chief Probation Officer at the El Dorado County Probation Department since 2013. He was Administrative Chief of Staff and Adult Division Chief at the Alameda County Probation Department f  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: Building on California's $1 billion investment to tackle the fentanyl and opioid crisis, today Governor Gavin Newsom announced he is increasing the deployment of California National Guard (CalGuard) service members by approximately 50% from 40 to 60 soldiers at the four U.S. ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border to support the interdiction of illicit drugs, including fen  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 303 by Assemblymember Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel) - Firearms: prohibited persons. * AB 421 by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) - Elections: referendum measures. * AB 427 by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) - Otay Mesa East Toll Facility Act: alternative project deliver  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: Taking on the misuse of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to obstruct housing projects, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a measure to facilitate the development of much-needed affordable housing at universities. AB 1307 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) was passed unanimously in response to a court decision to block a new affordable housing development  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision granting compensation (Case No. 23-08-042) on Sept. 8, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of the Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for Approval of its Proposals for Dynamic Pricing and Recovery of Incremental Expenditures Required for Implementation. And Related Matter. Application 19-  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order granting compensation (Case No. 23-08-041) on Sept. 7, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION (U905G) for Authority to Revise its California Gas Tariff to Establish its Move2Zero Program. DECISION GRANTING COMPENSATION TO SIERRA CLUB FOR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO DECISION 22-09-010 In  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following executive director's order of dismissal (Case No. 23-09-001) on Sept. 7, 2023: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Ronald De Fusco, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company (U338E), Defendant. EXECUTIVE ORDER OF DISMISSAL On August 11, 2023, Ronald De Fusco (Complainant) and Southern California Edison Company (Defendant) jointly filed a motion  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (No. 18-07-003) on Sept. 7, 2023: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Order Instituting Rulemaking To Continue Implementation and Administration, and Consider Further Development, of California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. DECISION DENYING PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF DECISION 20-10-005 Summary This decision denies the October 8,  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (No. 21-02-020) on Sept. 8, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Issue Recovery Bonds for Fire Risk Mitigation Expenditures Pursuant to Article 5.8 of the California Public Utilities Code. (U39E.) DECISION DENYING COMPENSATION CLAIM  more

FRESNO, California, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Students are gaining new opportunities to engage in scientific research thanks to a generous $1 million donation that established the first endowed chair position in the College of Science and Mathematics at Fresno State. The newly established chair position will focus on genetics and molecular biology, supporting education and research that includes cell structure, molecular   more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Planning is underway for NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory * * * In early August, scientists and engineers gathered in a small auditorium at Caltech to discuss how to build the first space telescope capable of detecting life on planets like Earth. The proposed mission concept, called the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), would be the next powerful astrophysics observatory aft  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 9 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 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. 11-15 (subject to change): Monday, Se  more

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 8 -- California Manufacturing Technology Consulting issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) recently delivered Lean, Quality, and Information Technology services to control solutions provider George T. Hall to help the company grow its business. In October 1932, George Hall started the George T. Hall Company as a small distributor of trailers and butane heaters in West Los Angeles, California. Today  more

CAMARILLO, California, Sept. 9 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has received the largest gift in the history of the University from the estate of Philippe and Arlette Larraburu, two very early supporters of Ventura County's only four-year public University. CSUCI is the sole beneficiary of the Larraburu estate, a bequest the couple established in 2001--which ultimately grew into a $30 million gift. "Words   more

DAVIS, California, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * A Favorite Princess Can Improve a Child's Confidence * * * By Alex Russell Children have loved Disney princesses since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered in theaters in 1937. While this adoration continues to grow in terms of princess movie ratings, some parents may wonder what effects these idealized images of young women might have on how their children feel about and express   more

ANAHEIM, California, Sept. 8 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: This fall, Disneyland Resort invites guests to step into exciting, newly reimagined locations and experiences, starting with the debut of Tiana's Palace at Disneyland Park - officially serving New Orleans-inspired cuisine beginning today - and San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure Park, which officially transformed on Aug. 31. Other new and updated experiences for families of all ages to enjoy across Di  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2023: Today, USC Rossier School of Education announced that Eric Canny has joined as a professor with the Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership (OCL) program. A USC alumnus, Canny brings two decades of higher education and corporate work experience to the USC Rossier faculty. Bio: Eric Canny was the founding director and chief innov  more

STANFORD, California, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Untreated high blood pressure and anemia in pregnancy help explain why childbirth complications are more common in non-white populations, two studies led by Stanford Medicine researchers found. * * * By Erin Digitale Two common, treatable medical conditions -- hypertension and iron-deficiency anemia --contribute significantly to racial disparities in childbirth complications, ac  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California issued the following news release: Every day, we face the harsh reality that the Earth is in distress. Extreme heat, catastrophic floods and fires, and other natural disasters are pushing ecosystems and communities around the world to their limits. Eco-grief and climate anxiety are among the phrases used to describe the feelings of dread and despair that come with bearing witness to the planet's suffering. These  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. A167105) on Sept. 8, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Three JANE DOE, Petitioner, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, Respondent; NA HOKU, INC., et al., Real Parties in Interest. Petitioner Jane Doe sued real parties in interest - her former employer Na Hoku, Inc. and former manager Ysmith Montoya (  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mintz is pleased to announce that life sciences practitioners from our US and Canada offices were honored at the 2023 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards. The annual awards event highlights the best in practice in life sciences following a thorough survey of the sector. Practitioners and teams in the US, Canada - and for the first time - Brazil, are represented. Mintz was recognized as a winner in the follow  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The PhD student is honing algorithms for designing large structures with less material -- helping to shrink the construction industry's huge carbon footprint. * * * After three years leading biking tours through U.S. National Parks, Jackson Jewett decided it was time for a change. "It was a lot of fun, but I realized I missed buildings," says Jewett. "I really wanted to b  more

GUALALA, California, Sept. 8 -- Native Public Media issued the following news release: Native Public Media is delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to Anna Gomez on her appointment as the fifth commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Anna's extensive experience, dedication, and unwavering commitment to advancing the telecommunications and broadcasting industry make her a stellar choice for this crucial role. Anna Gomez has been a prominent telecommunications and   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 8 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: KTLA-TV (KTLA 5), Los Angeles' #1 TV station, and the LA Clippers have announced that they have extended their relationship through the 2024-25 NBA season. KTLA 5 will televise 15 games this season, including all four preseason games, and tip off their coverage on Thursday, September 14, with the premiere of "Clippers' Clipboard," a Clippers mini-series  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 9 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: The CW Network kicks off its first season of ACC college football this weekend when the Cincinnati Bearcats take on the Pitt Panthers live from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, September 9 (6:30pm-10:00pm/ET). The CW has partnered with Verizon as the presenting sponsor for ACC football, as well as Subaru as the halftime sponsor for the entir  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- Occidental College issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2023: Adam Kinzinger, a former congressman and member of the Select Committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, made his case for the protection of democracy and stressed the importance of the 2024 presidential election in a spirited address in Thorne Hall on Thursday, September 7, as Occidental College's 2023 Jack Kemp '57 Distinguished Lecturer. "We're going to be goi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 8 -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: OKX, a global leading Web3 technology company, and Circle Internet Financial (Circle), a global fintech firm and issuer of USDC, today jointly announced cutting-edge USDC features on the OKX Wallet and the OKX DEX aggregator, marking a new milestone in the Web3 landscape. OKX and Circle are enabling USDC transactions without network fees and integrati  more

OCEANSIDE, California, Sept. 8 -- MiraCosta College issued the following news: MiraCosta Technology Career Institute (TCI) invites the community to an open house on Friday, Oct. 6, in Carlsbad. During this event, we will unveil our three new labs in welding, BrewTech, and food technology. Guests can also enjoy appetizers, beer tastings, and live music. Our state-of-the-art welding lab is designed to help students advance their skills in the field. The food technology lab features courses taugh  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 9 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: "Goosebumps," the chilling new series inspired by R.L. Stine's worldwide bestselling Scholastic book series, is set to debut across both Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, October 13, it was announced today. From Disney Branded Television and Sony Pictures Television, the 10-part series will launch with a five-episode drop as part of Disney+'s "Hallowstr  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 8 -- Santa Clara University issued the following news release: Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics and Santa Clara University have announced a new student program designed to help students learn about, identify, and attain a career in tech that aligns with their goals. Possible, a career exploration company, will partner with both institutions in crafting a program that supplements the job resources provided by their career centers. With   more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 8 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: As of today, the Los Angeles Times' two flagship newsletters -- Essential California and Today's Headlines -- have been merged into a single newsletter that purports to be the ultimate daily guide to being an informed, engaged and empowered Californian. The reimagined newsletter will carry the Essential California moniker, with Times Staff Writer Ryan Fonseca serving as host, and will f  more

ANAHEIM, California, Sept. 8 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: Just as Tiana transformed an old sugar mill into her dream restaurant in the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, "The Princess and the Frog," the French Market restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park has been reimagined into Tiana's Palace. Opening Sept. 7, 2023, the quick-service style restaurant located on Orleans Street offers New Orleans-inspired dishes for lunch and dinner. Guests can plan ahead and   more

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * The two projects seek to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and combat ocean acidification * * * Two projects led by researchers from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have been awarded nearly $2.5 million by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to probe the potential of climate change solutions ai  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education issued the following news: * * * National distinction awarded to the top Psychological Researchers in the nation. * * * Brendesha Tynes, Dean's Professor of Educational Equity and Professor of Education and Psychology at USC Rossier, was named a 2023 American Psychological Association (APA) Fellow. APA Fellows display exceptional and outstanding contributions to psychology. Their  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Tina Dura is part of a team awarded a $15 million grant to establish an earthquake center to study the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which borders northern California, Washington, and southern Canada. * * * A Virginia Tech professor has an integral role in the establishment of a new center to study earthquakes in the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the coast of Oregon. The project will create an earthquake center to st  more