PASADENA, California, Sept. 26 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Started in 1922 to share modern scientific advances with the public, Caltech's Watson Lectures have opened a window on cutting-edge research and discovery for more than a century. Now, in its 101st season, the series will introduce a variety of community engagement activities in addition to the stimulating lectures for which it is known. Free and open to the public, the Earnest C. Watson Lecture  more

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 27 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Today, Apple introduced Meet with Apple Experts, a new global resource for the Apple developer community to easily find and participate in sessions, workshops, labs, one-on-one consultations, and more. These programs help developers learn about the latest Apple tools and resources to bring their apps to the next level. With mo  more

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 27 -- The University of California Haas School of Business issued the following news release: Professor Emeritus Pablo T. Spiller has received the 2023 Elinor Ostrom Lifetime Award by the Society for Institutional and Organization Economics (SIOE). The award is given biannually to a researcher who has made "sustained significant academic contributions to institutional and organizational economics." It is named for Indiana University political scientist Elinor Ostrom  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 27 -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced it has expanded its 650 and 1200 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) product family with 10 new models. The 10 new models added to the Bourns(R) SiC SBD line are designed to address the increasin  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: Carmen Beck (education) was on a panel to discuss the intersection of violence and education and its affect on Latino school children, Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) discussed the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship's 2022 Impact Report, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in an article about hate crimes against the LGBTQ community.   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a motion in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to stay a district court decision striking down California's restrictions on large-capacity magazines. The motion urges the Ninth Circuit to issue a stay of the decision pending appeal to ensure that these vital public safety protections remain in place to prevent gun-relate  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement on Sept. 26, 2023: * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in support of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) federal lawsuit against Amazon, which follows the suit he brought in state court on behalf of Californians over a year ago: "The Biden-Harris Administration has taken numerous actions to protect competition in the marketplace and lower costs fo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Today, Attorney General Bonta's legislation, Senate Bill 2, which was cosponsored by Governor Gavin Newsom, and authored by Senator Anthony Portantino, was signed into law. The bill strengthens California's concealed carry weapons (CCW) law in a manner consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. The law, wh  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued guidance addressed to all California Superintendents and school board members reminding them that the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the San Bernardino Superior Court on September 6, 2023, against the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education's (Board) mandatory gender identity disclosure policy   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: In the wake of shootings across the country that have left at least 104 people dead over the past 72 hours -- and following Friday's decision by U.S. District Court Judge Benitez blocking California's large-capacity magazine ban -- Governor Gavin Newsom today strengthened California's nation-leading gun safety laws. Joined by Attorney General Rob Bonta, lawmakers, and gun s  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 27 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision dismissing complaint (Case No. 23-09-007) on Sept. 26, 2023: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Thomas F. David, Complainant; vs. Los Angeles Smsa Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (U3003C); California Rsa No. 4 Ltd. Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (U3038C); Verizon Select Services, Inc (U5494C); and Verizon Long Distance LLC d/b/a V  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 27 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following final resolution (No. W-5265) on Sept. 26, 2023: * * * Order Authorizing the Sale and Acquisition of Weimar Water Company by Placer County Water Agency, a California Public Agency; and the Revocation of Weimar Water Company's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity as a Result of the Acquisition. SUMMARY By Advice Letter (AL) No. 75-W, filed on March 7, 2023, Weimar Water Company (W  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: The California Community Colleges Board of Governors today approved a bold new strategic framework to guide the 116-college system into the next decade with goals to increase the number of Californians participating and succeeding in higher education, with a keen focus on equitable degree attainment and enhanced socioeconomic mobility. "California is tu  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * Artist, CSUB alum Cuca Montoya to discuss her artwork focused on lives of farmworkers * * * Cuca Montoya weaves research and story into her art, melding the two into an exhibit called Bajo el Mismo Sol ("Under the Same Sun"), which captures the sacrifice and survival of farmworkers on canvas. The local artist will speak about her work when California State University, Baker  more

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Cuesta College issued the following news release: On Sept. 22, a new class of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps from the Coastal California Consortium, made up of Allan Hancock College, Cal Poly, and Cuesta College, were officially welcomed at a launch event and swearing-in ceremony in San Luis Obispo. "The College Corps program offers students an invaluable early opportunity in their educational journey to delve into purpose-driven roles that  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: The supermarket chain, located in Baja California Norte in Mexico, dedicated to the commercialization of meat-based products and groceries, aims to streamline the times for the assortment in stores, increase the fill rate, a key indicator that establishes the percentage of the merchandise delivered of any given order, obtain a complete visibility of the inventory, and support branches with effective  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- EVgo Services, a charging public network for electric vehicles, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 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 significant progress in network enhancements made through EVgo ReNew(TM), its comprehensive maintenance program focused on bolstering reliability and elevating the customer experien  more

COSTA MESA, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Experian, an information services company, issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2023: Experian today announced its recognition as a market leader for compliance and fraud prevention capabilities and market execution according to Liminal's newly released Link(TM) Index Report for Account Opening in Financial Services. The detailed report evaluated 150 vendors in the financial sector and identified 32 companies as market leaders in compliance and fra  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: College of Arts and Sciences biologists Angela Oliverio, left, and Hannah Rappaport at the United States' largest geothermal lake at Lassen Volcanic National Park in California There are an estimated 8.7 million eukaryotic species on the planet. These are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Although eukaryotes include the familiar animals and plants, these only represent two   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Rebecca J. Olson to its Government Law & Policy Practice as a shareholder in its Sacramento office. Olson joins with her team of political compliance professionals from Miller & Olson LLP, a firm she founded and managed for more than 12 years. Her well-rounded practice spans the gamut of political, campaign, election, and nonprofit law. Olson and h  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continued its annual sponsorship of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Strategic Professional Development Retreat, with firm attorneys presenting during the 2023 gathering held Sept. 18-20 in Carlsbad, California. "Greenberg Traurig and the ACC Foundation have had a long and robust relationship," Greenberg Traurig Co-P  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. A165187) on Sept. 25, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Two DARWIN BONDGRAHAM, et al., Petitioners, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, Respondent; CITY OF OAKLAND, et al., Real Parties in Interest. In 2019, Oakland journalists Darwin BondGraham and Ali Winston (petitioners) filed requests for information from the Oaklan  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B323408) on Sept. 25, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Five THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. JAMES HARRIS FISHER, Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Shelly Torrealba, Judge. Affirmed as modified. Jonathan E. Demson, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, fo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. C095100) on Sept. 25, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. WESLEY CARL PANIGHETTI, Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Nevada County, S. Robert Tice-Raskin, Judge. Affirmed as modified. William J. Capriola, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendan  more

SANTA ROSA, California, Sept. 27 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) introduces Keysight EDA 2024, a tightly integrated suite of electronic design automation (EDA) software tools that ensures first pass success. This new integrated EDA software facilitates a "shift left" approach to increase productivity for engineers developing high speed, high frequency p  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 27 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: Wildfires. Sea-level rise. Extreme heat. Drought. California is already dealing with the consequences of climate change, and our state's future will be defined by how we adapt. To better cover this vital story, the Los Angeles Times is launching a new Climate California section. You can expect aggressive and impactful reporting on climate change, the natural world, health and science -- and even more   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Former President Donald Trump is once again sitting out of the GOP's presidential debate. The second Republican presidential debate is scheduled for Wednesday with seven candidates qualifying. The debate will take place at Ronald Reagan's presidential library in California. If you would like more context on the subject, please consider Dr. Todd Belt, Professor and Political Management Program Director at the George  more

OCEANSIDE, California, Sept. 27 -- MiraCosta College issued the following news: A recent study found that community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties had a $10 billion economic impact on the region - a financial boost equivalent to the spending generated by hosting 28 Super Bowls. The 10 community colleges in the region support more than 100,000 jobs or about one out of every 23 jobs in the two-county area. The colleges' economic impact is reflected in the jobs that graduates attain   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: A new certificate program at Sacramento State will train those in law enforcement, social services, and other professionals to work across cultures so they can better serve the region's vulnerable populations. The Cultural Competency Certificate Program, which Sac State's College of Continuing Education launched this month, will provide participants with knowledge, skills, and techniques th  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 -- Occidental College issued the following news: Occidental's Community Book Program offers a full year of programming that engages with themes from this year's community book selection, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Exploring the role of indigenous knowledge as an alternative or complementary approach to Western mainstream scientific methodologies, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigen  more

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 27 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Apple Podcasts is the best place for listeners to discover, enjoy, and support their favorite podcasts, featuring millions of shows covering every topic -- and with iOS 17, the service becomes even more intuitive and useful. New features include a refreshed player with full-screen artwork, a streamlined queue, episode art, inte  more

GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 27 -- Grinnell College issued the following news: Grinnell College is excited to welcome Dr. Aomawa Shields, an astronomer and astrobiologist at the University of California, Irvine, to give two talks on campus. Shields will host a physics seminar in which she will discuss her research on planet habitability, and a lecture in which she will share excerpts from "Life on Other Planets," her memoir published this summer. Dr. Aomawa Shields is an astronomer, astrobiologist, c  more

WHITTIER, California, Sept. 27 -- Rio Hondo College issued the following news release: Rio Hondo College will continue addressing students experiencing housing insecurity with the help of a $20,000 donation from Janice Hahn, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, ensuring every student has a chance for success. Hahn presented her donation to Rio Hondo College and other Whittier area K-12 school districts to assist in meeting the basic needs of students at a Whittier Area Schools  more

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk scientists create GlowTrack to track human and animal behavior with better resolution and more versatility * * * Movement offers a window into how the brain operates and controls the body. From clipboard-and-pen observation to modern artificial intelligence-based techniques, tracking human and animal movement has come a long way. Current cutting-edge methods util  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Samuel Merritt University issued the following news: Samuel Merritt University graduate Jennifer Welter, who works in pediatric rehabilitation, has made a significant contribution to children's health education. She recently co-authored a children's book, alongside Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD and Jessie Podolak, PT, DPT, which aims to shed light on the often-misunderstood topic of pain. Welter, who earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Samu  more

STANFORD, California, Sept. 27 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: More than 85 Stanford Law School (SLS) students took advantage of the school's new S-Term, a pilot program offered before the beginning of the regular school year. The S-Term, which was held September 11-21, allowed incoming second- and third-year students the opportunity to explore new areas of study and earn credit for no additional tuition. S-Term students participated in one of five offered courses,  more

STANFORD, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news release: * * * A new study from Stanford University reveals the neurological mechanism behind the perception of skin tightness. * * * When we wash our face with a cleanser, our skin can start to feel tight. With the application of a favorite moisturizer, that feeling often goes away. This perception of our skin might seem subjective, but researchers at Stanford recently revealed the mechanism behind thes  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 27 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: This academic year, UC Santa Cruz welcomes 54 new faculty members to the campus, bringing the number of Senate Faculty to 686. They bring a wide array of expertise in research and creative scholarship that will open new areas of investigation and expression and expand existing areas of work. "I'm thrilled to welcome our new faculty members," Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancello  more

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Satellite reveals back-and-forth movement of the boundary between Antarctica's grounded ice sheet and floating ice shelf * * * An international study co-authored by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has created a detailed record of the grounding line location of the southern Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica, showing that it move  more

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California Law School issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2023: A seed planted by old family lore led Berkeley Law Professor Dylan Penningroth to hours in the records rooms of county courthouses across the South, teasing out how Black people used the levers of the law to advance their interests from the last decades of slavery through the 1970s. Last year, he outlined the ways (opens in a new tab) cases involving race, slavery, an  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * An advance in cryo-EM could be a significant boon for research on potential cancer therapies Key takeaways * A technology called cryo-electron microscopy, or cryo-EM, enables scientists to see the atomic structure of biological molecules in high resolution. But to date, it has been ineffective for imaging so-called small molecules. * A UCLA-led team of biochemists devised a so  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus Samueli School of Engineering issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2023: Ioanna Kakoulli, a professor of materials science and engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, is helping students connect the dots between materials science, archaeology and art through the study of ancient materials and technology. MAT SCI 33W: Materials Structure and Technology in Archaeology and Architecture is taug  more

DAVIS, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * UC Davis Teams Utilize Innovative Research Techniques to Battle an Invasive Species * * * By Emily C. Dooley At first glance, Orobanche ramosa looks like an interesting blossoming plant, one that could add a unique flair to flower arrangements. But it's a parasitic weed that attaches to roots, sucks out nutrients and is threatening California's lucrative $1.5 billion processing tomato  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA biologists can infer trees' desired conditions from their wood and leaves Key takeaways * Climate change and a range of human-caused factors have disrupted the habitats of many California native trees and other plant species. * Efforts to protect or relocate plant species would be bolstered by understanding which habitats are best suited for each species. * A new UCLA-le  more

BERKELEY, California, Sept. 27 -- The University of California Berkeley School of Public Health issued the following news: Dr. Deryk Van Brunt, associate clinical professor of biostatistics at UC Berkeley School of Public Health, has announced a partnership between his digital mental healthcare company, CredibleMind, and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). Last month, Van Brunt and NACCHO launched Behavioral Health 360, a platform designed to provide self-car  more

LA VERNE, California, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of La Verne has selected author Dierdre Mask's book, The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power, as the One Book, One University novel for the 2023-24 academic year. The university will be hosting two lectures with Mask at noon and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11. Mask is an accomplished writer and lawyer  more