BURBANK, California, May 17 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: * * * FRIDAY, MAY 17 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT -- Jeopardy! Masters: "Semifinals 1 & 2" (207) Logline: The "Jeopardy! Masters" semifinal rounds commence with Amy Schneider, James Holzhauer, Victoria Groce and Yogesh Raut competing for their place in the championship game and the chance to claim the $500,000 grand prize. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text her  more

BURBANK, California, May 17 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: * * * MONDAY, MAY 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT -- Jeopardy! Masters: "Semifinals 3 & 4" (208) Logline: The "Jeopardy! Masters" semifinal rounds continue with Amy Schneider, James Holzhauer, Victoria Groce and Yogesh Raut competing for their place in the championship game and the chance to claim the $500,000 grand prize. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text her  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 16 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, the California Assembly Committee on Utilities & Energy passed Assemblymember Irwin's Assembly Bill (AB) 1999, marking a significant victory for consumer protection and clean energy progress. This crucial bill now moves forward to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, and we urge lawmakers to continue supporting it to protect Californians from exorbitant fixed charges. AB 1999 i  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Airborne sounding radars can perform comprehensive mapping within a few hours compared to existing in-situ methods that would take a few years * * * Water shortages are expanding across the Earth. This is particularly acute in desert areas of the Middle East that are subject to both drought and extreme conditions such as flooding. As a result of t  more

CUPERTINO, California, May 16 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Apple today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Eye Tracking, a way for users with physical disabilities to control iPad or iPhone with their eyes. Additionally, Music Haptics will offer a new way for users who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music using the Taptic Engine in iPhone; Voca  more

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, May 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the state secured an order from the San Diego Superior Court finding that the City of Huntington Beach violated California's Housing Element Law. The Court ordered the city to come into compliance within 120 days. "From day one, my administration has been clear: local governments must be   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: At the Vatican Climate Summit, Governor Newsom spoke before other governors, mayors and civic and faith leaders from around the globe, highlighting California's nation-leading efforts on clean energy and calling out the propaganda and lies from Big Oil. While in Vatican City, the Governor and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom had an audience with Pope Francis. His Holiness a  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, May 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: Eight weeks after Governor Gavin Newsom launched a localized enforcement effort between the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Bakersfield Police Department to address crime, results continue to show positive progress in the region -- including the arrest of 302 individuals for illegal activity and the recovery of 182 stolen vehicles. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: "We are working together w  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: It is now easier for Californians to connect with mental health services, including crisis services, counseling and treatment, real-time support, and specialized resources for children, youth, and older adults. Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced MentalHealth.CA.Gov, a new state website offering life-saving resources, links to mental health support hotlines, and resources for all Californ  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 17 (TNSres) -- The California Department of Pesticide Regulation issued the following news release: Newly released California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) data show that 97% of fresh fruit and vegetable samples collected and tested contain no illegal pesticide residue. The department's 2022 California Pesticide Residue Monitoring Annual Report includes information on 3,281 produce samples collected from more than 500 businesses throughout California. Ke  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision granting compensation (Case No. 24-05-018) on May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Establish Policies, Processes, and Rules to Ensure Safe and Reliable Gas Systems in California and Perform Long-Term Gas System Planning. DECISION GRANTING COMPENSATION TO THE CENTER FOR ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY FOR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUT  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following final resolution (No. O-0087) on May 14, 2024: * * * Pacific Pipeline System LLC requests Commission approval to remove the Pentland origin point from the Line 2000 Tariff. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Pacific Pipeline System LLC (PPS) request to remove the Pentland origin point from the Line 2000 tariff. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations associated with the specif  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of dismissal (Case No. 24-05-031) on May 14, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA John Hall, Complainant, vs. 5225 Adams LLC (2012107873) d/b/a Waters Edge Trailer Park; and David W Webster & Joyce E Webster Joint Living Trust c/o Jodie Goodman d/b/a Waters Edge Trailer Park, Defendants. EXECUTIVE ORDER OF DISMISSAL On April 16, 2024, Counsel f  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 17 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news on May 16, 2024: By Cynthia Hubert Sacramento State alumnus Luke Wood will preside over his first Commencement as the University's president this weekend at Golden 1 Center, where thousands of graduates will cross the stage to accept their diplomas. Friday through Sunday, a record 9,714 students are scheduled to graduate from the University's seven colleges and celebrate with family members a  more

ARCATA, California, May 16 (TNSres) -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news on May 14, 2024: * * * A new West Coast collaboration for offshore wind science was announced in Sacramento today. * * * The Pacific Offshore Wind Consortium (POWC) is a joint effort between three research centers: the Schatz Energy Research Center at Cal Poly Humboldt, the Pacific Marine Energy Center at Oregon State University, and the Center for Coastal Marine Sciences at   more

SAN JOSE, California, May 16 (TNSres) -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Cisco today reported third quarter results for the period ended April 27, 2024. Cisco reported third quarter revenue of $12.7 billion, net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of $1.9 billion or $0.46 per share, and non-GAAP net income of $3.6 billion or $0.88 per share. "We delivered a solid Q3 performance in what remains a dynamic environment" said Chuck Robb  more

IRVINE, California, May 16 -- CoreLogic, a property, mortgage and consumer information provider, issued the following news release: CoreLogic(R) has been named a winner of Glassdoor's inaugural award for Best-Led Companies 2024 in the United States. This award honors companies with exceptional senior leadership teams that go above and beyond to redefine the employee experience. Unlike other workplace awards, Glassdoor's awards rely on input over the past year from employees who anonymously subm  more

BURBANK, California, May 17 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: The CW Network today announced it will launch its seven-night 2024-25 primetime schedule in the Fall of 2024 with an exciting array of new and returning original scripted series, family-friendly game shows, fan-favorite unscripted series and the continued expansion of CW Sports with the network debuts of WWE NXT, Pac-12 college football and the NASCAR Xfinity  more

SAN JOSE, California, May 16 -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: eBay today announces a pioneering new 'resell on eBay' feature that enables users to list their clothing on eBay in a couple of clicks of a button. Developed as part of eBay's commitment to creating easier ways for brands and buyers to participate in the circular fashion economy, the new feature will be built into   more

COSTA MESA, California, May 16 (TNSres) -- Experian, an information services company, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Experian plc, the global data and technology company, today issues its financial report for the year ended 31 March 2024. Brian Cassin, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "FY24 growth was at the top end of our expectations. Total revenue growth from ongoing activities was 8% at actual exchange rates and 7% at constant exchange rates. Organic revenue growth   more

MERCED, California, May 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: University of California and campus leaders broke ground Tuesday evening on a building to be constructed of steel, glass and Earth-friendly electronics. But the Medical Education Building at UC Merced is also fashioned from decades of dreams and dedication of those determined to improve health access in the Central Valley. The building will house its B.S.-to M.D.-pathway, aimed at producing doctors wh  more

SAN MARCOS, California, May 16 -- California State University's San Marcos campus issued the following news release: High school graduates from the San Diego Unified School District will be guaranteed a spot at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) under a new compact that includes college prep and supports for students and families starting in middle school. Approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, the partnership is designed to provide students the access and resources they ne  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 16 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. C100160) on May 14, 2024: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District SAVE THE CAPITOL, SAVE THE TREES, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, Defendant and Respondent; JOINT COMMITTEE ON RULES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, Real Party in Interest and Respondent. Plaintiff Save the Capitol, Save the Trees (Save the Cap  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 16 -- JW Marriott, a subsidiary of Marriott International, issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Scent. Sound. Taste. Three of the most powerful senses are at the core of the new global brand partnership by JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, and Flamingo Estate, the celebrated, California hillside-based lifestyle company dedicated to radical pleasures from the garden. Grounded in a shared ethos of fostering holis  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 16 -- Metrolink, a commuter rail system in Southern California, issued the following news: In support of the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival, Metrolink, Southern California's regional passenger rail system, will modify its Ventura County Line service on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. To allow festival goers easy access to the Ventura County Fairgrounds, where the event is taking place, Metrolink trains will bypass the Ventura-East Station and will s  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 17 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Step into the corridors of Jooshin High School, where wealth and status are everything, and secrets hide behind every corner. Premiering on June 7, Hierarchy offers a fresh take on the high school drama genre. Directed by Bae Hyeon-jin (Start Up, Big Mouth, Alchemy of Souls) and written by Chu Hye-mi (About Time), the series unfolds in a prestigious private high school governed by a ri  more

COSTA MESA, California, May 17 -- Orange Coast College issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: The Coast Community College District Board of Trustees signed a partnership between Orange Coast College and the United States Coast Guard on Wednesday, May 15, to develop a recruitment pathway and a Direct Enlistment Lateral Entry Program. This program will pave the way for OCC graduates to embark on rewarding careers with a higher starting pay salary and greater responsibility. OCC's par  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 17 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) in a $450 million forward flow agreement to purchase newly issued residential solar loans from Sungage Financial, a leading provider of solar financing. This partnership will allow Sungage Financial to increase its origination capacity and drive future growth. Co-Chair of the Asset-Backed Finance practice Shawn Kodes led the Paul Hastin  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 17 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings advised TD Cowen and Wedbush PacGrow, as joint book-running managers, in connection with Monte Rosa Therapeutics' (Nasdaq: GLUE) underwritten public offering. The offering is expected to close on May 20, 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. More details on the transaction can be found here (https://ir.monterosatx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/monte-rosa-the  more

REDWOOD CITY, California, May 17 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, preliminary findings reveal that the Radio Access Network (RAN) market is still struggling after the peak in 2022. The results in th  more

CLAREMONT, California, May 16 -- Pomona College issued the following news: Rose Portillo '75 is many things--renowned thespian, writer, director, professor. She portrayed the character Della Barrios in Luis Valdez's 1978 Chicano play and subsequent film "Zoot Suit," and she voiced Senora Guzman in Disney's 2021 film "Encanto." (She also helped developed the role of Abuela Alma.) And on this recent weekday, following an intense rehearsal, "Rose is tired," she says. A lecturer in Pomona Colleg  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk researchers uncover why patients with ARID1A mutations are more likely to respond to cancer immunotherapy; findings could improve future cancer care and drug development * * * Immunotherapy has revolutionized the way we treat cancer in recent years. Instead of targeting the tumor itself, immunotherapies work by directing patients' immune systems to attack their tum  more

SONOMA, California, May 16 -- Sonoma State University issued the following news: Just over 2,000 eligible graduates and their families will celebrate at Sonoma State's Commencement exercises on May 18, 2024 at Green Music Center with three ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. The event is especially poignant for students who entered SSU in 2020 and earned a degree in four years, after having their high school graduations canceled or truncated because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of guest  more

LONG BEACH, California, May 16 -- California State University issued the following statement on May 15, 2024, by Chancellor Mildred Garcia: * * * "On Tuesday evening, Sonoma State University President Mike Lee sent a campuswide message concerning an agreement with campus protesters. That message was sent without the appropriate approvals. The Board's leadership and I are actively reviewing the matter and will provide additional details in the near future. For now, because of this insubordina  more

BERKELEY, California, May 17 -- The University of California issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has selected Meredith Vivian Turner to be interim senior vice president of External Relations and Communications at the UC Office of the President. The appointment was approved today (May 16, 2024) by the UC Board of Regents and effective May 17, 2024. Turner succeeds Michael Reese, whose interim appointment as senior vice pr  more

BERKELEY, California, May 17 -- The University of California issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * The University of California Board of Regents today endorsed the guidelines (https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/university-california-campus-guidelines-determining-disciplinary-actions) issued on May 9 by President Michael V. Drake, M.D. These guidelines included the following language: * Any member of the university community who is arrested for unlawful behavio  more

BERKELEY, California, May 17 -- The University of California issued the following statement on May 16, 2024, by President Michael V. Drake on free speech and protests at the University of California-Irvine campus: * * * The University of California has a long and proud history of supporting freedom of speech and First Amendment rights. We readily accept our obligation to protect the rights of our students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campuses. The right to protest and demonstrate agains  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Malin Pinsky also honored as a leading fisheries researcher by the University of British Columbia * * * By Mike Pena For America's first-ever report on nature's inherent worth, and its contributions to the economy, our health and well-being, UC Santa Cruz's Malin Pinsky will co-author a chapter on nature and climate change. He is an associate professor of ecology and ev  more

BERKELEY, California, May 17 -- The University of California issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * "This strike is illegal," said Melissa Matella, associate vice president of Systemwide Labor Relations. "UAW's decision to strike over nonlabor issues violates the no-strike clause of their contracts with UC and sets a dangerous and far-reaching precedent that social, political and cultural issues -- no matter how valid -- that are not labor-related can support a labor strike."   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF study finds that damaged synapses most likely play a role in the disease and occur because of the demyelination of distant neurons. * * * The disabling effects of multiple sclerosis may be caused in part by damaged connections between neurons, and this can be seen in the eye, UC San Francisco researchers have found. They showed that degraded synapses   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Mike Pena Sea otters are one of the few animals that use rocks and other objects to access their food, and a new study has found that individual sea otters that use tools--most of whom are female--can eat larger prey and reduce tooth damage when their preferred prey becomes depleted. The study's researchers and their enlisted volunteer "otter spotters" followed 196 radio-tag  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: It's the year 2050, and the Los Angeles River runs lazily along, sparkling in the sunlight, as the hum of freeway traffic weaves through the idyllic setting. Standing on the riverbank, teenagers Kerstin and Yolanda agree to work together to hunt down a lost electronic toy. Will their mission, and their friendship, survive in spite of their socioeconomic differences? Kerstin and Yolanda a  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 40% of adults who had four or more adverse childhood experiences reported an unmet need for treatment Key takeaways: * 1 in 5 California adults reported four or more adverse childhood experiences; the proportions were even greater for young adults and adults in some racial or ethnic groups. * Among adults with four or more adverse childhood experiences, 28.6% said they ha  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 16 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA study finds using "please" may not be so polite in everyday requests Key takeaways * A new study by UCLA sociologists found that using the word "please" does not always indicate respect or politeness. * In the study, "please" was used only 7% of the time, mostly when there was an inhospitable interactional environment to overcome. * Findings will help researchers in their   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 17 -- Venu Sports, a part of ESPN, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Pete Distad, CEO of the forthcoming Venu Sports streaming service, today unveiled the future brand identity for the highly anticipated platform. "We are excited to officially introduce Venu Sports, a brand that we feel captures the spirit of an all-new streaming home where sports fans outside of the traditional pay TV eco-system can experience an incredible collection of live spor  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 16 (TNSres) -- Yardi Matrix, a part of Yardi Systems, issued the following news release: Yardi(R) Matrix's Q2 Self Storage Supply Forecast remains mostly unchanged, as the development pipeline in the first quarter was consistent with previous expectations. The construction pipeline was flat in the first quarter of 2024, leading to relatively no changes in the near-term forecast for 2024 and 2025. In the Q1 look, those expectations were upped by 10.9 percent and   more