BURBANK, California, Sept. 30 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * SUNDAY, OCT. 15 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3403" (3403) Logline: Join in on the laughs with birthday bloopers, a teen mowing a lawn who doesn't realize the lawnmower isn't even on, and a couple being chased by a groundhog in their backyard. (TV-PG) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original text h  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 30 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * SUNDAY, OCT. 8 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3402" (3402) Logline: It's laugh-out-loud videos including mishaps when people try to perform magic tricks, a musical tribute to cats, plus a whole lot of pranks including a kid who discovers mom filled his lunchbox with plastic food. (TV-PG) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following thei  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 30 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: "Rashad Jennings, Marcellus Wiley, and Jared Allen" (406) Logline: NFL Veterans Rashad Jennings (The Rashad Jennings Foundation), Marcellus Wiley (Make-A-Wish Foundation) and Jared Allen (Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors) spin to win for their charities. Pat Sajak and Vanna White host. (TV-PG)  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement after the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Dianne Feinstein was many things - a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daugh  more

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 -- The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine issued the following news release: The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the world's largest institution dedicated to regenerative medicine, awarded $43.8 million to fund projects aimed at advancing stem cell and gene therapy research in California. The awards will support projects in the Agency's Clinical, Discovery, and Infrastructure programs. Among the awards are 12 projects  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 30 -- California Baptist University issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2023: California Baptist University President Ronald L. Ellis announced today that Fall 2023 marks the university's 23rd consecutive year of enrollment growth. At the fall CBU Board of Trustees meeting, Ellis announced 2023 enrollment totaled 11,580 students. The number represents an increase of 84 students over fall 2022. "The growth we have seen over the past 23 years is a testament to th  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian today released the following statement on the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein: "Sen. Feinstein was a towering force for good for California and our nation. Her ability to break glass ceilings inspired countless women, and she demonstrated skill and compassion as she led her city. She was a fi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release: The California Community Colleges and the United Domestic Workers (UDW) have announced a partnership to support the training and ongoing education needs of the union's members and their dependents that will lead to educational pathways with upward socio-economic mobility. The three-year partnership aims to dismantle barriers often faced by UDW's more than 171,000 members  more

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 30 -- California State University issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * The following statement can be attributed to CSU Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester: "On behalf of the California State University, I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our venerable Senator Dianne Feinstein, who leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a tenacious champion of and committed servant to the state of California. It is a true testament to her work ethic a  more

CHICO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- California State University's Chico Campus issued the following news: By Sean Murphy The Graduate Equity Fellowship Program (GEFP) at Chico State has been named a winner in the graduate category of the 2023 Examples of Excelencia by Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading authority on efforts to accelerate Latinx student success in higher education. GEFP is just one of four programs out of more than 100 nominations to be honored. Its mission is t  more

FRESNO, California, Sept. 30 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Fresno State's special education program won a $1,249,307 award from the U.S. Department of Education for Project ACCESS, which will provide 16 scholars with four-year scholarships valued at $52,500 per student, plus a customized bundle of academic services. The project is designed to prepare more special education teachers of color to serve children with disabilities who have high-in  more

TURLOCK, California, Sept. 30 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: Sarah Sweitzer doesn't get up in the morning wondering what she can do each day to make Stanislaus State's Stockton Campus reach its full potential. "I've been up most of the night thinking of ideas," said Sweitzer, appointed dean of the Stockton Campus in July. "What makes me excited about coming here are the people and what we can create." Steeped in science -- with a Bachelor of Science in   more

PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 30 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cooley has been recognized with two California Legal Awards based on the work of its litigation practices. The firm was named the overall winner in the Litigation category, as well as the winner in the Privacy category, in The Recorder's annual On the Radar award series. The publication also named Barbara Borden, partner and co-chair of Cooley's mergers & acquisitions practice, as a finalist for Attorney   more

SEASIDE, California, Sept. 30 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: A group of 22 CSU Monterey Bay faculty members were honored on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the third annual Tenure and Promotion Reception. "I'm standing here to make sure you know that we are proud of you," President Vanya Quinones said, addressing a crowd in the University Center that included the honorees along with family and friends. "We are lucky that you are here." Those being honor  more

SEASIDE, California, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: The Monterey County Weekly Reader's Poll has named Enid Baxter Ryce the best professor in the county. Ryce was honored with that title in the newspaper's recently published Best of Monterey County '23 readers' poll. CSU Monterey Bay was also named best school in the annual list. CSUMB has received such recognition from the publication several times in the past. But this is only  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Senator Gary Peters released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer for women in California and nationwide, a mentor to generations of leaders, and a fearless public servant who served her country with distinction and honor. She tackled some of the tough  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news release: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised investor and active manager of core infrastructure assets John Laing on its acquisition of a portfolio of five UK assets from HICL Infrastructure PLC. The portfolio of assets consists of Hornsea II offshore transmission assets, the Oxford John Radcliffe Hospital PFI Project, the Queen's Hospital PFI Project in Romford, the South Ayrshire Schools PFI  more

SILICON VALLEY, California, Sept. 30 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ian C. Ballon, co-chair of the Global Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, is set to present at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law's IP-Con 2023: The Coming Vortex in Redwood Shores, Calif., on Sept. 29. Presented by the McCarthy Institute at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, the conference will discuss t  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. H049324, H049433) on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Sixth Appellate District GINA M. GRAY et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. LA SALLE BANK, N.A. et al., Defendants and Respondents. ORDER MODIFYING OPINION AND DENYING REHEARING [NO CHANGE IN JUDGMENT] THE COURT: The court orders that the opinion filed August 30, 2023, be modified as follows:   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. H050142): * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Sixth Appellate District THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. DARRELL ANTHONY BODELY, Defendant and Appellant. I. INTRODUCTION In 1993, a jury convicted defendant Darrell Anthony Bodely of first degree murder, burglary, and robbery (Pen. Code, Sec.Sec. 187, 211, 212.5, subd. (b), 459, 460, subd. (b))./1 The jury found  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B323940): * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division One THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. KENNY INKWON LEE, Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Ronald S. Coen, Judge. Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded with instructions. Marilee Marshall, under appointment by the  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. A165093): * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. WILLIAM DAVENPORT, Defendant and Appellant. In 2007, appellant William Davenport pleaded no contest to second degree murder with a firearm enhancement for the shooting death of Joe West. He was sentenced to prison for 18 years to life. In 2020  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 30 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: The Los Angeles Times has won two awards in the 2023 Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism. Additionally, Times Deputy Business Editor Nancy Rivera Brooks received the Lawrence Minard Editor Award, which celebrates excellence in business, financial and economic journalism editing. Presented by the G. and R. Loeb Foundation and UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management  more

CARLSBAD, California, Sept. 30 -- Legrand, a provider of lighting controls, electrical components and data center solutions, issued the following news release: Legrand's Building Control Systems (BCS) division released a new demo case that allows dealers to elegantly showcase the Shading Systems Designer Series Decorative Brackets and matching hembar endcaps to their customers. The outside of the attractive yet durable powder-coated aluminum case is compact for easy portability, while the insid  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide in honor of the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, who passed away today at the age of 90. Consistent with the President's directive, flags should remain lowered until sunset on the day of internment. The Go  more

OCEANSIDE, California, Sept. 30 -- MiraCosta College issued the following news: MiraCosta College is excited to announce that it has received two significant grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing education for diverse, underrepresented community college and high school students. The combined total of the grants exceeds $1.6 million. "As an educational institution at the forefront of life sciences and biotech training, the federal invest  more

ANNANDALE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Northern Virginia Community College issued the following news release: White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and college and university leaders met Thursday, September 28th for an event highlighting the release of the Department of Education's report, "Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education." The report bolsters the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to advanci  more

FOLSOM, California, Sept. 30 -- PowerSchool, a provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, issued the following news release: * * * Hardeep Gulati awarded Gold Globee(R) Winner in the 2023 Globee(R) Awards for Leadership; PowerSchool and PeopleAdmin recognized in Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence 2023 * * * PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced today recognition from The Globee(R) Awards and Tech & Le  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * "Tammy and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dianne Feinstein, a titan in American politics who shattered glass ceilings as the longest-serving woman Senator in U.S. history. With a fervent passion for public service, Dianne leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as San Francisco's first female mayor, the first woman elected to the Senate from California, the fi  more

FRESNO, California, Sept. 30 -- Fresno Pacific University issued the following news: A healthy increase in traditional undergraduate students for 2023-24 is a heartening sign for Fresno Pacific University. Success among traditional undergraduates (TUG)--generally those 18-22 years of age coming to FPU straight out of high school or transferring from community college--and graduate students lessen the impact of a decline in bachelor's degree completion students (DC). The TUG figure is historic  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Those with the potential to recover currently receive the same treatment and testing as those with irreversible disease. * * * Patients with acute kidney injury requiring outpatient dialysis after hospital discharge receive the same care as those with the more common end-stage kidney disease, according to a study led by UC San Francisco. But while patien  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: The death of veteran California Sen. Dianne Feinstein Thursday evening "creates problems for Democrats in the short and the long term," said UMass Lowell political science Associate Professor John Cluverius. Regardless of precedent, he added, "Democrats have to fight tooth-and-nail, or risk sacrificing the last Senate majority they may hold for a generation." Zeroing in  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: On Monday, November 6 at 9pm ET/PT, THE FAMILY CHANTEL returns for its final, most explosive chapter. Last season ended with Pedro hitting his breaking point and ultimately making the decision to file for divorce. Chantel, desperate for support, had Winter and Karen move into her home she once shared with Pedro. The division between the two families manifeste  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 30 -- Westmont College issued the following news: By Scott Craig Jennifer Ito, Westmont assistant professor of physics, explores exciting new developments in astrophysics in a Westmont Downtown Lecture, "Asteroids and Exoplanets: How Scientists Are Exploring Our Universe," on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden Street, in downtown Santa Barbara The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are requi  more