MARINA DEL REY, California, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * EPISODE 15 | ISI's Artificial Intelligence director, anthropologist Adam Russell, gets to know his researchers. This week: Jay Pujara * * * By Nina Moothedath Adam Russell, AI/nthropologist and Director of the AI Division at the USC Information Sciences Institute (ISI), is on a journey to help  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 22 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: * * * SUNDAY, FEB. 25 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST - American Idol: "702 (Auditions)" (702) Logline: Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie join host Ryan Seacrest for a special walk down memory lane in their hometowns while auditions in search of the most talented singers and musicians continue. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 22 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * TUESDAY, MARCH 5 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Good Doctor: "Critical Support" (703) Logline: Shaun continues to be tested by Charlie when their newest case prompts her incessant stream of questions - all in pursuit of an answer. Meanwhile, Morgan struggles on who to name as guardian for Baby Eden should anything happen to her. (TV-14, DL) Watch episodes on demand and on Hu  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 22 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * TUESDAY, FEB. 27 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "It's the Work I Signed Up For" (202) Logline: Will confronts James at the prison, unraveling inmate secrets, while Faith makes her own discoveries. Meanwhile, Ormewood works on his familial relationships, and Angie faces a pivotal moment that brings back memories from her past. Extended Logline: Picking up where things l  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 22 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * TUESDAY, MARCH 5 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "You Don't Have to Understand" (203) Logline: With several civilians dead and one woman missing, Will and Faith question a suspicious pastor ahead of the councilman's ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meanwhile, Angie joins Ormewood back in the field to investigate a sauna murder. (TV-14) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the d  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 22 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * Agilent CrossLab Group President Padraig McDonnell Named CEO-Elect * * * Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Padraig McDonnell, president of the Agilent CrossLab Group (ACG) has been named CEO-elect and chief operating officer (COO) of the company, succeeding current Pre  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 22 -- Bechtel issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: The first three Pluto Train 2 modules for the Scarborough Energy Project have arrived in Karratha, Western Australia, marking a significant milestone for the project. The modules, fabricated by Bechtel in Indonesia, weigh a combined total of more than 4,000 metric tonnes. The modules are three of a total of 51 that will be shipped to site from the module yard to form Pluto Train 2. Pluto Train 2   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: California is taking advantage of this year's storms to expand water supplies, building off of last year's actions to capture stormwater. Last year, the Newsom Administration's actions resulted in three times more groundwater recharge capacity than would have otherwise occurred. Since 2019, the Governor has allocated $1.6 billion for flood preparedness and response, part of th  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 22 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following final resolution (No. T-17807) on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * Approval of Deviation from Section 320 of the Public Utilities Code for the California Advanced Services Fund grant application of Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the ConnectAnza Phase 3 Project. Summary Approves a deviation from Public Utilities Code Section 320 of the California Public Utilities Code for Anza Electric Cooperative,   more

PACIFIC GROVE, California, Feb. 22 -- California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Building upon over two decades of success, California American Water continues its Aquifer Storage and Recovery program during the rainy season to capture and store excess water for use during periods of drought. This innovative initiative captures excess winter flows from the Carmel River, strategically replenishing underground aquifers. ASR is made possible by a  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 21 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order dismissing application (Case No. 24-02-051) on Feb. 20, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Joint Application of Cypress Ridge Sewer Company (U311S) and CSWR - California Utility Operating Company, LLC, for an Order Authorizing Cypress Ridge Sewer Company to Sell its Sewer Facilities to CSWR-California Utility Operating Company, LLC, and for a   more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 22 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * News Summary: * With new proof-of-concept trial, Cisco and DISH Wireless aim to further enhance the performance of the Boost Wireless cloud-native 5G network, automating distribution of network traffic to accelerate the delivery of new enterprise services, increase network flexibility and scale and improve operational efficiencies. * DISH Wireless is future-proofing its network support ca  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, Feb. 22 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: Kern Health Systems (KHS) has announced a $1 million grant toward the establishment of a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at California State University, Bakersfield, part of a $20 million package of support made by Kern County's largest health plan to expand access to health care, educate more primary-care professionals and narrow health equity gaps in one of the most medically underserved   more

CAMARILLO, California, Feb. 22 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) President Richard Yao will speak at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center as part of the 19th annual CSU Super Sunday on Feb. 25. The CSU's annual Super Sunday event is an opportunity for California State University (CSU) system leaders, campus presidents, administrators, and students to visit predominantly African American churches throughout the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Will Rollins is "going on the offensive" in his race against Ken Calvert -- and with California's 41st District as one of the best pickup opportunities in the country, Calvert is clearly "feeling the heat." Yesterday, Spectrum News reported on Rollins' growing momentum heading into election season. In a new ad, Rollins - a former federal prosecutor who has spent his career working in count  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 22 -- The California Department of Water Resources issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced an increase in the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2024. The forecasted allocation is now 15 percent of requested supplies, up from the 10 percent initial allocation announced in December. This translates to about 200,000 acre-feet of additional water for the 29 public water agencies that ser  more

GUALALA, California, Feb. 22 -- Native Public Media issued the following news: Native Public Media's campaign for the Federal Communications Commission to establish a Missing and Endangered Event Code is moving forward. The MEP Event Code will use the nation's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to distribute messaging about missing or endangered individuals to the public, much like the Amber Alert. "This life-saving initiative will bolster efforts in alerting the public about missing a  more

CUPERTINO, California, Feb. 22 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Apple today introduced Apple Sports, a free app for iPhone that gives sports fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more. Designed for speed and simplicity, the app's personalized experience puts users' favorite leagues and teams front and center, featuring an easy-to-use interface designed by Apple. Apple Sports is availabl  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 21 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. D080114) on Feb. 20, 2024: * * * Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, State of California THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. GEORGE THOMAS ROUSTON, JR., Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Diego County, Jeffrey F. Fraser, Judge. Reversed and remanded for a new trial. Mary McComb, State Public Defender, and Jessie Hawk, Se  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 22 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. D081713) on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, State of California THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. JENNIFER GARCIA, Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of San Diego County, Cindy D. Davis, Judge. Affirmed. Paul R. Kraus, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta, At  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: The Los Angeles Times today announced the finalists and honorees for the 44th annual Book Prizes. Jane Smiley will receive the Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement and Access Books will be honored with the Innovator's Award. Additionally, Claire Dederer will be presented with the Christopher Isherwood Prize for Autobiographical Prose. The Book Prizes recognize 66 except  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 22 -- LPL Financial LLC, a company that provides support from independent financial advisors to financial institutions, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Cubby Bice MBA, AAMS, CRPC has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. He reported serving approximately $130 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from Osaic. Based in Mooresvill  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Daniel Kane Nanoengineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Aiiso Yufeng Li (Jeff), together with his family, have pledged a $2.1 million gift to the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. The gift will support research, education and student activities in the Department of NanoEngineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. This departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Rudy Salas called in Gavin Newsom for backup in Dems' "nightmare" "messy primary battle." "In Sacramento, self-serving Rudy Salas helped Newsom drive up taxes, gas prices, inflation and crime, leaving Valley families in the lurch. Salas now using Newsom to fundraise is perfect for the Dem primary and a disaster in the general." - NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen In case you missed it... Crunch Tim  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 22 -- National University issued the following news: National University (NU), a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that supports over 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs, partnered with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NOBLE)to present the "Honoring Black Law Enforcement Officers in Arizona: Past Present and Future" event hosted by the Arizona Department of Transportation in downtown Phoenix  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 22 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully demonstrated new software that can receive, display and share critical situational awareness data using handheld devices without a connection to a cloud server. This next-generation technology delivers resilient information to protect our warfighters in support of Joint All-Domain Command and Control. * Current systems require data to be relayed to and fro  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported revenue for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2024, of $22.1 billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 265% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP earnings per diluted share was $4.93, up 33% from the previous quarter and up 765% from a year ago. No  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 22 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP advised the lender and the agent on the recapitalisation of Energy Infrastructure Partners' (EIP) minority interest in Boralex, one of France's largest renewables platforms, with more than one gigawatt of generation capacity across wind and solar plants. The Paul Hastings team was led by Energy and Infrastructure Finance partners Stuart Rowson and Ally McKechnie and included ass  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 22 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP has named partner Ronak D. Desai as its 2024 representative to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Program and associate Caroline Diaz as a member of this year's LCLD Pathfinder Program. Desai is a seasoned international investigations, enforcement defense, and compliance attorney who leads the firm's congressional investigations practice. His extensive experience in  more

PASADENA, California, Feb. 21 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Paul Sternberg, the Bren Professor of Biology, has received the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal from The Genetics Society of America (GSA). The award, given for lifetime contributions to the field of genetics, is named after Nobel Laureate Thomas Hunt Morgan, who founded the Division of Biology at Caltech (now the Division of Biology and Biological Engineering) in 1928. Throughout his career, Sternberg'  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Feb. 22 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) is proud to announce the approval of a $1 million grant by the Inland Empire Regional K-16 Education Collaborative to develop the Promoting Achievable College Transitions (PACT) program. This transformative initiative aims to provide neurodiverse students across the region with a dedicated academic pathway at colleges throughout the District. A n  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Ioana Patringenaru A new analysis method can detect pathogens in blood samples faster and more accurately than blood cultures, which are the current state of the art for infection diagnosis. The new method, called digital DNA melting analysis, can produce results in under six hours, whereas culture typically requires 15 hours to several days, depending on the pathogen. Not on  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * ISI researchers dive deep into evaluating how well language models can reason about our everyday world. * * * By Stephanie Lee It's common sense. Breakups hurt. Spilled water makes the floor slippery. Winter feels colder than summer. Understanding this type of knowledge has long been considere  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California issued the following news release: * * * Americans are united on core principles like the importance of public education and parental involvement, but diverge on the details, a new USC study suggests. * * * While Americans overwhelmingly agree on the fundamental value of public education, a new study by researchers at USC reveals deep partisan divides on sensitive topics like LGBTQ+ inclusion and racial justic  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 21, 2024: Yesterday, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R-Laguna Beach) officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate, and he spent the entire launch on defense. After the terrible start to his launch yesterday, Hovde spent the next twelve hours of his campaign admitting that he doesn't live full time in Wisconsin, getting called out for opposing a woman's right to make her own medical decisions  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 21, 2024: Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched "Hovde for California" to kick off California bank owner Eric Hovde's (R-Laguna Beach) entry into the Wisconsin Senate race. To highlight Hovde's ties to California, Wisconsin Democrats are launching a website and Twitter/X account calling out Hovde for owning a $2.8 billion California bank, which he admits is his 'main business,' for livin  more