BURBANK, California, March 6 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: ABC News will celebrate the 96th Oscars with special programming, including the live pre-show "Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live!" on Sunday, March 10, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PDT. The pre-show coverage will also stream on ABC News Live, beginning at 1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDT and continue throughout the day until the start of the Oscars ceremony.   more

BURBANK, California, March 6 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: "Abbott Elementary" (5.46 million Total Viewers and 1.72 rating among AD18-49 in MP+3): After just three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "Abbott Elementary" catapulted more than 5 times among Adults 18-49 over its initial Live+Same Day rating (+421% - 1.72 rating vs. 0.33 rating). With an increase of +421%, the ABC sitcom scored its biggest-ever multiplatform delayed-viewing l  more

BURBANK, California, March 6 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: "The Bachelor" (6.06 million Total Viewers and 1.84 rating among AD18-49 in MP+3): After three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "The Bachelor" delivered its strongest multiplatform telecast in nearly 2 years in both Total Viewers (6.06 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.84 rating) - since its March 2022 season finale. "The Bachelor" tripled its initial Live+Same Day rating among Adu  more

BURBANK, California, March 6 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: * * * SUNDAY, MARCH 17 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "704 (Auditions)" Logline: Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie share where their own dreams began with trips to their hometowns, bringing heart, laughter and antics to another round of auditions in search of the next American Idol. Ryan Seacrest hosts. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes on demand and on H  more

IRVINE, California, March 6 -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, issued the following news release: Allied Universal(R), the world's leading security and facility services company, is proud to announce that it's client, the Helen Delich Bently Port of Baltimore has received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for the 15th consecutive year. The assessment - which included a detailed review of all s  more

SAN JOSE, California, March 6 -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BETA CAE Systems International AG, a leading system analysis platform provider of multi-domain, engineering simulation solutions. The addition of BETA CAE's proven technologies and talent will  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) Missing Persons DNA Program (MPDP) has identified over 2,000 missing persons since its establishment in 2001. Attorney General Bonta also announced, with Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D - Elk Grove), a new bill to ensure DOJ will be able to continue to provide import  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following fact sheet on March 4, 2024: * * * What is the Bureau of Forensic Services? The Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS) is the forensic science arm of the California Department of Justice. Its dedicated forensic scientists and award-winning laboratory system serve as a powerful resource for law enforcement agencies throughout California in solving crimes, identifying missing persons, cracking cold  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has asked Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth to serve as advisor on the Administration's water priorities and to lead implementation of key water projects to achieve the Governor's Water Supply Strategy - Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future, including modernizing California's water conveyance infrastructure, executi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on March 5, 2024: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the Los Angeles Superior Court rejected arguments by the city of La Canada Flintridge, an affluent community of about 20,000 residents in Southern California, that it did not have to comply with state housing laws. "La Canada Flintridge is the latest community that has failed in their effort to override stat  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of dismissal with prejudice (Case No. 16-11-002) on March 4, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Caroline I. Vertongen, Complainant, vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E), Defendant. ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE Upon written and unopposed request of Complainant, the above-entitled complaint is dismissed with prejudice under Pub. Ut  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-03-015) for March 7, 2024: * * * In the matter of the Application of 7G Network, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Reseller Interexchange Services within California. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants 7G Network, Inc. a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide resold interexchange service in California. * Closes the proceeding.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-05-009) for March 7, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Application of Kcindur Communications, Inc. dba Advanced Wireless for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Resold and Full Facilities-Based Competitive Local Exchange and Non-Dominant Interexchange Service Within California. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants the application of Kcindur Communications, Inc  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.21-10-002) for March 7, 2024: * * * California Large Energy Consumers Association's Petition for Modification of Decision 23-06-029 Order Instituting Rulemaking to Oversee the Resource Adequacy Program, Consider Program Reforms and Refinements, and Establish Forward Resource Adequacy Procurement Obligations. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies California Large Energy Consumers Associa  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res ALJ 455) for March 7, 2024: * * * Appeal of CapTex Telecom, LLC of Citation No. CD-2023-07057 PROPOSED OUTCOME * Grants the Motion to Withdraw the Citation Appeal of CapTex Telecom LLC and dismisses K.23 08 008, the Appeal of Citation No. CD 2023 07 057. * Closes the proceeding. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS * There are no safety considerations associated with this resolution. E  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res SPD-22) for March 7, 2024: * * * Horizon West Transmission's 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Ratifies the decision of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety to approve the 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) of Horizon West Transmission Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 8386. * Does not establish a defense to any enforcement action fo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res SPD-21) for March 7, 2024: * * * LS Power Grid California's 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Ratifies the decision of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety to approve the 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) of LS Power Grid California Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 8386. * Does not establish a defense to any enforcement action for   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res SX-154) for March 7, 2024: * * * Metro Gold Line Foothill Construction Request for a Temporary Overhead Clearance PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Authorizes Foothill Construction Authority a temporary exemption from Section 2.1 of General Order 26-D at the Towne Avenue Crossing in Pomona, Los Angeles County. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * Approval of the resolution will allow Foothill Const  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.21-09-018) for March 7, 2024: * * * Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval of its 2023 Gas Cost Allocation and Rate Design Proposals for its Gas Transmission and Storage System. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Pacific Gas and Electric Company 's 2023-2026 Gas Transmission and Storage Cost Allocation and Rate Design Proposals; * Adopts Settlement Agreement a  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res E-5289) for March 7, 2024: * * * Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Modification of the Transmission Load Operating Agreement for the Caltrain Electrification Project PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Tier 3 Advice Letters 6669-E and supplemental 6669-E-A, to modify the Transmission Load Operating Agreement (TLOA) for the Caltrain Electrifi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-09-008) for March 7, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Application of PacifiCorp for Approval of its 2024 Energy Cost Adjustment Clause and Greenhouse Gas-Related Forecast and Reconciliation of Costs and Revenue. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Adopts all party settlement of PacifiCorp, Public Advocates Office, and California Farm Bureau Federation regarding modifications to PacifiCorp'  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-01-003) for March 7, 2024: * * * Application of San Gabriel Valley Water Company for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Los Angeles County Division by $10,791,000 or 13.1% in July 2023, $4,847,000 or 5.2% in July 2024, and $5,044,000 or 5.1% in July 2025, and in its Fontana Water Company division by $9,202,000 or 11.3% in July 2023, $5,164,000 or 5.7  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res O-0085) for March 7, 2024: * * * Shell California Pipeline Company LLC Request for a 10 Percent Rate Increase for Two Specific Lines PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Shell California Pipeline Company LLC request to increase its rates for transportation of crude oil on the LAX and Van Nuys lines by 10 percent in accordance with the provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 455.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res ALJ-435) for March 7, 2024: * * * Appeal of Amended Citation E.18-02-001 Issued to Southern California Edison Company by Safety and Enforcement Division PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Dismisses Amended Citation E.18-02-001 Issued to Southern California Edison Company (U338E), with one exception. * Closes the proceeding. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations ass  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-06-003) for March 7, 2024: * * * Application of Southern California Edison Company for Authorization to Recover 2021 Incremental Costs Related to Wildfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Finds Southern California Edison Company's (SCE) capital expenditures, operations, and maintenance expenses recorded in 2021 in SCE's Wildfire Mitigation Plan Memo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-06-003) for March 7, 2024: * * * Application of Southern California Regional Rail Authority for authority to construct a pedestrian underpass grade separation for the Simi Valley Double Track Project on the Metrolink Ventura Subdivision at Mile Post 438.08 (Proposed CPUC Number 101VE 438.08 BD and USDOT Number 977305X). PROPOSED OUTCOME * Authorizes Southern California Regi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res SPD-23) for March 7, 2024: * * * Trans Bay Cable's 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Ratifies the decision of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety to approve the 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) of Trans Bay Cable Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 8386. * Does not establish a defense to any enforcement action for violation of a Com  more

PACIFIC GROVE, California, March 6 -- California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: California American Water is proud to announce a $20,000 State Strategic Impact grant awarded to the Carmel River Steelhead Association from the American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. The funds will directly support the associati  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 6 -- The California Air Resources Board issued the following news release: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) reached a settlement agreement with Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. of Osaka, Japan, for $16,196,120 for violating regulations aimed at reducing nitrogen oxides from off-road compression-ignition engines. CARB identified three emissions violations: incomplete reporting of an auxiliary emission control device; use of incorrect test procedures not ap  more

SUNNYVALE, California, March 6 -- Real-Time Innovations, an industrial Internet of Things connectivity company, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the largest software framework company for autonomous systems, today announced that Cogniteam, a robotics AI software development company, has selected RTI Connext(R) to provide commercially supported communications to its unified cloud based platform for the robotics industry. Cogniteam brings users a un  more

SANTA CLARITA, California, March 6 -- The College of the Canyons issued the following news release: College of the Canyons will host its second annual International Animation Festival (IAF) on Saturday, March 16, 2024 to showcase the work of student animators at the high school and college level. With no submission fee, the festival will provide a great opportunity for undergraduate animators from around the world to exhibit their work. "We are truly excited to again host this event and are th  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, March 6 -- California State University's Northridge Campus issued the following news release: Denice Labertew will spend this coming summer working with faculty, students and the surrounding communities at National Law University Odisha, India to help them develop plans that support the queer community in that country. Labertew, a criminology and justice studies lecturer at California State University, Northridge, has been named a Fulbright Specialist by the U.S. Depart  more

PASADENA, California, March 6 -- The Art Center College of Design issued the following news release: A unique modular makeup kit that is refillable, minimal, and ultimately recyclable is among this year's Denhart Scholarship Prize recipients. The projects highlight the best of ArtCenter's student creativity in promoting sustainability. Each year, the Denhart Scholarship awards $15,000 for first prize, $10,000 for second prize, and $5,000 for the third prize winners. This year's winners showcas  more

FRESNO, California, March 6 -- Fresno Pacific University issued the following news: Leaders of Fresno Pacific University and West Hills College Coalinga Firebaugh Center signed an agreement to build an academic partnership to help community college graduates earn bachelor's degrees. Students who complete their associate degree in Firebaugh in qualified majors will be able to transfer into a bachelor's degree completion program at FPU, according to the Memo of Understanding between the schools   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) and Ambercycle today announced efforts to leverage textile-to-textile recycled materials in Athleta products. Ambercycle's cycora(R) regenerated polyester is a high-performance material created from end-of-life textiles and seamlessly replaces conventional polyester. Starting in 2026, Athleta - a Certified B Corporation - plans to become the  more

SANTA ROSA, California, March 6 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) leveraged 4th generation AMD EPYC(TM) CPUs from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) to develop an industry first benchmarking methodology that redefines the landscape of system performance evaluation for high-speed digital designers, network equipment manufacturers, and data center o  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- George Washington University issued the following news: As Super Tuesday unfolds, former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley vie for Republican support across multiple states, while President Joe Biden aims to solidify his position among Democratic challengers. With a significant number of delegates at stake in 15 states, including California's pivotal Senate race, the outcomes could shape the trajectory of the 2024 presidential election. F  more

SAN JOSE, California, March 6 (TNSres) -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced cyber-resiliency capabilities that will equip customers to better protect and recover their data in the face of ransomware threats. NetApp is one of the first to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) directly into enterprise prim  more

SAN JOSE, California, March 6 (TNSres) -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced new capabilities that maximize the potential of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) projects and build competitive advantage for users. Customers can now take their AI projects to the next level by combining NetApp's intelligent da  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 5 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Goldman Sachs International and BNP as lenders in connection with the successful syndication of a new Euros150 million term loan facility established under the existing senior facilities agreement by Matterhorn Telecom S.A., the parent company of Salt Mobile S.A., one of the fastest growing fully converged Swiss telecommunications operators. Having previously advised Goldman Sac  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 6 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend from $0.80 to $0.85 per share of common stock. This dividend increase will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 21, 2024 and will raise the annualized  more

SUNNYVALE, California, March 6 -- Real-Time Innovations, an industrial Internet of Things connectivity company, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the largest software framework company for autonomous systems, will exhibit at CES 2024, held January 9 - 12, in Las Vegas. At booth #5276 in the LVCC West Hall, RTI will showcase Connext Drive(R) 3.0: The flexible, future-proof, and data-centric communication framework for software-defined vehicles (SDVs  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 6 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Salk Institute Professor Terrence Sejnowski will receive the 2024 Brain Prize for "pioneering the field of computational and theoretical neuroscience, making seminal contributions to our understanding of the brain, and paving the way for the development of brain-inspired artificial intelligence," the Lundbeck Foundation announced today. Sejnowski shares the prize--the   more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 6 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Olivia Li Associated Students (A.S.) was the 2023 winner of San Diego Green Building Council's (SDGBC) Leadership Legend Award, reflecting a longstanding commitment to sustainability while activating emerging leaders. "I believe our sustainability leadership has the potential to inspire other universities, local and national businesses, individuals and nonprofits," said Charlotte Roberts, A.S. Sustainab  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, March 6 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: University of Idaho President C. Scott Green was honored this week for his leadership and commitment to improving higher education by the Council for Advancement in Higher Education (CASE). He traveled to Anaheim, California, to receive the CASE Executive Leadership Award, which celebrates institutional leaders for promoting and supporting education. Green returned to his alma mater in 2019 to face a catastrop  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Mouse study shows that in utero treatment for Angelman syndrome works when injected in the amniotic fluid as well as the brain. * * * In a discovery that opens the door to a less invasive way of treating some serious disorders before birth, UC San Francisco scientists have found that delivering medicine through amniotic fluid is as effective as delivering   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Scientists have designed a molecule that disarms a cancer-causing mutation found in several cancers, including lung, breast and colon. * * * UC San Francisco researchers have designed a candidate drug that could help make pancreatic cancer, which is almost always fatal, a treatable, perhaps even curable, condition. The new drug candidate permanently modif  more

BURBANK, California, March 6 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Actor Vanessa Hudgens and multihyphenate Julianne Hough will host "The Oscars(R) Red Carpet Show," the official lead-in to the 96th Oscars on Sunday, March 10, airing at 6:30 p.m. EDT/3:30 p.m. PDT on ABC. This marks Julianna Hough's inaugural year and Hudgens' third consecutive year hosting the official pre-show. The 30-minute special will highlight Oscar(R) nominees, performers   more

SAN JOSE, California, March 6 -- Western Digital, a developer and manufacturer of storage solutions that enable people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) ("Western Digital" or "the Company") today provided an update on its previously announced plan to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies. On track for the second half of calendar year 2024, significant progress tow  more