LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cooley partners Michael Rhodes and Matt Hallinan were named to Billboard's 2024 Top Music Lawyers list, which recognizes the "attorneys on the front lines of the music industry's legal battles and deals." Rhodes and Hallinan were noted for their representation of Justin Bieber in the $200 million sale of his music rights to Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis - the largest music rights acquisition by the company  more

BURBANK, California, April 4 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: * * * THURSDAY, APRIL 18 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Abandon 'Ships" (701) (Season Premiere) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/14/24) Logline: Athena and Bobby set off on their honeymoon cruise, but when duty calls, their vacation is put on hold. Meanwhile, a fighter jet traps a civilian, and an unusual incident leaves a couple stuck together. (TV-14, DLSV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu  more

BURBANK, California, April 4 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: * * * THURSDAY, APRIL 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Capsized" (703) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/28/24) Logline: With each moment becoming critical as the ship is flipped upside down, Athena and Bobby take charge, seeking methods for rescue while navigating efforts to guide survivors to safety. Meanwhile, Hen defies protocols in her search for Bobby and Athena. (TV-14, LV) Watch e  more

BURBANK, California, April 4 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: * * * THURSDAY, APRIL 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Rock the Boat" (702) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/21/24) Logline: The disastrous cruise continues when Bobby and Athena respond to the ship's explosion, racing to aid injured passengers. Meanwhile, Hen questions her instincts in a life-taking call and grows concerned about Athena and Bobby's whereabouts. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis partner Barbara Fitzgerald has been selected as Legislative Woman of the Year by California Assembly member Lisa Calderon and as one of 11 women named the 2024 Distinguished Women of the Year from the 56th California Assembly District. The annual recognition honors women from across the district for their contributions to the community and their leadership in their respective fields.   more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 4 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cooley advised ProfoundBio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel antibody-drug conjugate therapeutics for patients with cancer, on its definitive agreement to be acquired for $1.8 billion in an all-cash transaction by Genmab (NASDAQ: GMAB), a dual-listed, international biotechnology company that creates and develops differentiated antibody therapeutics to fight against cancer and other se  more

IRVINE, California, April 4 (TNSres) -- CoreLogic, a property, mortgage and consumer information provider, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: * * * * U.S. single-family home prices rose by 5.5% year over year in February and are expected to taper to 3.1% growth by February 2025. * Four of the top five states with the highest annual home price growth are in the Northeast: New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maine and Connecticut * The five states where home prices remain furthest from  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 4 -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release: Gretchen Hoff Varner has been admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel, the preeminent association of attorneys who represent the interests of insurers and policyholders in disputes arising out of insurance policies. The ACCC, established in 2012, is an invitation-only organization of senior lawyers who have devoted most of their practice to insurance disputes for 15 years or  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- The Creative Coalition issued the following news release: Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the world of laughter and self-discovery as Mayan Lopez - the dynamic actor, writer, and producer - unveils the magical alchemy of comedy in her life on the latest episode of Hollywood at Home. In this exclusive interview, Mayan peels back the layers of her past, inviting listeners into the whirlwind of her Hollywood upbringing intertwined with the complexiti  more

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, April 4 -- Cuesta College issued the following news release: Cuesta College is thrilled to announce the return of Book of the Year events with celebrated queer Latinx author, poet, and artist Myriam Gurba. A Santa Maria native, Gurba brings a unique perspective that challenges conventional narratives of history and society through a bi-cultural lens. Gurba will appear in person for a lecture and book signing on Thursday, Apr. 18, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Harold  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Tonight, Matt Gunderson will be touting support from far-right Speaker Mike Johnson by campaigning with him at a high-dollar fundraiser in Newport Beach. This comes as no surprise, given Gunderson has already tied himself to Johnson and Donald Trump's MAGA agenda, including opposing a measure to enshrine abortion in California's state constitution which was overwhelmingly   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Tonight, California Republican Michelle Steel is reaffirming her full allegiance to the far-right wing of the Republican party by hosting Speaker Mike Johnson for a high-dollar fundraiser in Newport Beach. As Johnson's "first concerted effort to back vulnerable California Republicans," the fundraiser puts "rudderless" Steel further on the hook for the extremist Speaker's M  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: This week, Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed California State Senator Dave Min to defeat Scott Baugh this November. President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Alexis McGill Johnson espoused Min's leadership and advocacy towards the advancement of reproductive rights and abortion access in California. As a State Senator, Min was a key player in legislation e  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Following his endorsement from far-right Speaker Mike Johnson, Scott Baugh is continuing to tout support from the extremist by campaigning with Johnson at a high-dollar fundraiser in Newport Beach tonight. This comes as no surprise, given Baugh has already committed himself to Johnson's MAGA platform, from banning abortion without exceptions to not protecting same-sex marr  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Tonight, California Republican Young Kim is reaffirming her full allegiance to the far-right wing of the Republican party by hosting Speaker Mike Johnson for a high-dollar fundraiser in Newport Beach. As Johnson's "first concerted effort to back vulnerable California Republicans," the fundraiser puts "rudderless" Kim on the hook for the extremist Speaker's MAGA agenda, inc  more

SAN JOSE, California, April 4 -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, eBay Motors announces "From the Collection: Ken Block," an auction of one-of-a-kind items from the archives of Ken Block, one of the most influential figures in the history of motorsports. Launching on Ken Block Day, April 3, the auction includes auto parts, art pieces, collectibles and more sourced direct  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- EVgo Services, a charging public network for electric vehicles, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) ("EVgo" or the "Company"), one of the nation's largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced Scott Griffith has joined the EVgo Board of Directors (the "Board"), serving on the Nominating and Governance Committee, as well as the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Mr. Griffit  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 4 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Hanson Bridgett Appellate Practice Group wrapped the first quarter of 2024 having secured four significant victories in the California First District Court of Appeal in a matter of weeks. "This string of favorable opinions, including two within the same week, is representative of an outstanding start to the year and speaks to our Appellate team's ability to strategize and effectively bala  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 4 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B329219) on April 3, 2024: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Six JASMIN VAZQUEZ, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. SANISURE, INC., Defendant and Appellant. An employer and employee can agree to arbitrate claims related to their employment relationship. But termination of that relationship can revoke the arbitration agreement. And when t  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 4 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B320603) on April 3, 2024: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Eight MONIQUE HOWARD, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. ACCOR MANAGEMENT US, INC., Defendant and Respondent. APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Jill Feeney, Judge. Affirmed. Nguyen Theam Lawyers, Minh T. Nguyen; Guenard & Bozarth, Glenn Guenard  more

SANTA ROSA, California, April 4 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has had a test tool validated for the FiRa 2.0 Certification release, covering physical layer (PHY) conformance testing. The latest FiRa PHY Technical and Test Specifications introduce enhancements to the performance and interoperability test requirements for ultra-wideband (UWB) device con  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, April 4 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Los Angeles Times and Spectrum News 1 received a Golden Mike Award on Saturday for an installment of "Hear Me Out," which aired on "L.A. Times Today." Presented by the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California, the Golden Mike Awards promote excellence in local broadcast journalism. The awards were presented at a ceremony in Universal City on March 30. The Times a  more

MONTEREY, California, April 4 (TNSres) -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: By Stephen Diehl How do you study China without being able to actually enter China? That was the challenge that Professors Jessica Teets and Wei Lang faced as they started planning their most recent immersive travel course. At the time, travel to China was still limited under COVID regulations, so the two came up with a different plan: looking at China's powerful influence ju  more

LOS GATOS, California, April 4 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Netflix unveils the trailer for its most awaited musical spectacle of the year, Amar Singh Chamkila, written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film charts the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his mu  more

QUEENS, New York, April 4 -- St. John's University issued the following news: St. John's University has been awarded a lucrative grant that enhances access to the Vincentian Institute for Social Action's (VISA) sought-after service immersion "Plunge" program, opening the door for enhanced participation from economically disadvantaged students. The Theresa and Edward O'Toole Foundation, which supports Catholic-based nonprofits in the New York City area and Southern California, has awarded the   more

REDONDO BEACH, California, April 4 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is collaborating with EpiSci to further develop advanced, trusted autonomous tactical solutions for the United States and its allies. EpiSci's TacticalAI software will integrate into Northrop Grumman's aeronautics system architecture to accelerate the delivery of advanced autonomous solutions. "Northrop Grumman collaborates with innovative small businesses, like E  more

SANTA ROSA, California, April 4 -- Santa Rosa Junior College issued the following news release: April 3, 2024, Santa Rosa, Betsy Fischer, Chair of the Culinary Arts Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, recently received the 'Educating for the Future' Award at the NorCal Public Media Food and Wine event on March 30, 2024. Since 2000, Betsy has been in her "dream job" as an instructor in the Culinary Arts Program at Santa Rosa Junior College. She teaches courses in food and beverage operatio  more

ROCKLIN, California, April 4 -- Sierra College issued the following news release: On Tuesday April 2, 2024, Sierra College hosted leaders from across California to highlight the success of higher education programs that empower community members with training and access to well-paying regional jobs through business partnerships. Visitors to Sierra College included the First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the Governor's Council for Career Education, which includes members from   more

PASADENA, California, April 3 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: The Kavli Nanoscience Institute at Caltech, a 21st century center for science and engineering at the nanoscale, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special symposium and a fireside chat between President Thomas F. Rosenbaum and 2022 Kavli Prize Laureate George M. Whitesides (PhD '64) from Harvard University on March 7-8, 2024. Throughout history, people have marveled at large things. Blue-ribb  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 4 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Three attorneys from Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been selected for the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows and Pathfinders programs. Shareholder Karimah J. Lamar (San Diego) will serve in the 2024 LCLD fellows class, and Associates Warsame Y. Hassan (San Diego) and Brian Rho (Seattle) will   more

RIVERSIDE, California, April 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * What infects the infection? * * * A fungus devastating frogs and toads on nearly every continent may have an Achilles heel. Scientists have discovered a virus that infects the fungus, and that could be engineered to save the amphibians. The fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or Bd, ravages the skin of frogs and toads, and eventually causes heart failure. To date it h  more

RIVERSIDE, California, April 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * A new study looks at 110 years of income tax history across the U.S. and notes out-migration by wealthy Americans * * * After the introduction of the income tax in the United States, there has been a migration of higher income earners toward states with lower or no income tax, a new study reveals. This first-ever systematic analysis of 110 years of state income tax imple  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Christine Clark Owning a home has long been considered a crucial way to build wealth, but making such a purchase has become increasingly difficult for many residents. In addition to steep housing prices and high interest rates, there have been a growing number of all-cash buyers who can close a deal quickly, beating out competing offers from buyers who need to finance their hom  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Amanda Rubalcava Born on March 31, 1927, Cesar E. Chavez was a Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist who paved the way for better wages and working conditions for farmworkers. He dedicated his life to what is referred to as La Causa (The Cause), a movement aimed to achieve justice and enduring change for the workers responsible for putting food on tables across the nat  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus Samueli School of Engineering issued the following news: Every year, the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering selects and recognizes outstanding achievements by a number of its alumni, faculty members and students who have excelled in various fields. Below are profiles of the four recipients of the 2024 Edward K. Rice Outstanding Student Award. Edward K. Rice Outstanding Doctoral Student Wenzhong Yan Ph.D. '23  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 4 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Emily Cerf New rankings from the Wall Street Journal and the Burning Glass Institute place UC Santa Cruz as the number 12 school for high-paying tech salaries. UC Santa Cruz alumni in tech jobs earn an average yearly salary of $136,978, according to the report. This is a $14,886 premium above the median annual salary for graduates in the field. Last year, UC Santa Cruz ranked as t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: USC, UPenn, Texas A&M, Oregon State, Georgia Tech, Temple University, and NASA Johnson Space Center are teaching dog-like robots to navigate craters of the moon and other challenging planetary surfaces in research funded by NASA. The Palmer Glacier on Oregon's Mount Hood isn't the moon, but it's a good place to practice. Some 6,000 feet up the snow-capp  more

BURBANK, California, April 4 -- The Walt Disney Company issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney's full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today. Final voting tallies are subject to certification by the Company's independent inspector of elections  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 4 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Reminder: California bank owner Eric Hovde opposed the most significant, bipartisan bill to secure our border in years, calling the bill "crazy ass" and "rotten" at a closed door GOP event. The bipartisan border bill included Senator Tammy Baldwin's "FEND Off Fentanyl" proposal to target the illegal fentanyl supply chain by disrupting and disbanding the Mexican cartels engaged in fentanyl trafficking and w  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 4 (TNSres) -- Yardi Systems, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: Expenses for multifamily properties rose by 7.1 percent, or $593 per unit on a year-over-year basis, to $8,950 as of January 2024, according to a new special report from Yardi(R) Matrix. The analysis examined nearly 22,000 properties that use Yardi software. Overall expense growth is decelerating but rem  more