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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Friday June 07, 2024 ( 35 items )  

Abbott Elementary: Career Day Part 1/Career Day Part 2 (6/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/7/24)
BURBANK, California, June 5 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 9:00-10:02 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Career Day Part 1/Career Day Part 2" (301/302) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/7/24) Logline: It's a new year at Abbott Elementary, and Janine is as eager as ever. She plans a district-wide initiative - Career Day - and is anxious for it to be a success. Meanwhile, Ava has a new approach to her job, and Melissa is asked a surprising question. Wat  more

Adult Swim Sets U.S. Premiere Date For Supernational Animated Comedy 'PSI Cops'
BURBANK, California, June 7 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Coworker friends forever (CFFs) and top paranormal investigators solve mysteries and supernatural crimes in the quarter-hour animated comedy "Psi Cops," making its U.S. debut on Sunday, July 7 at midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim. "Psi Cops" was created by and stars Bart Batchelor and Chris Nielsen ("Night Sweats"). The series follows Kydd (Nielsen) and Felixx (Batchelor  more

Astronomer Lunine appointed chief scientist of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
ITHACA, New York, June 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Planetary scientist Jonathan I. Lunine, the David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences and chair of the astronomy department in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed chief scientist of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He will officially assume his role Aug. 16. As chief scientist, Lunine will guide the laboratory's scientific research and development efforts, drive innovation across JPL's missions  more

Bourns Introduces AEC-Q200 Compliant Automotive Grade Chip Inductor Series as Space-Saving Solution for Power Over Coax Circuits
RIVERSIDE, California, June 7 -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today introduced its Model CWP3230A Series chip inductors. These AEC-Q200 compliant automotive grade inductors feature high current, inductance and impedance in a compact form factor. The new series' high impedance and current capab  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 6.6.24
SACRAMENTO, California, June 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Debra Lee, of Carson, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health at the Department of Industrial Relations, where she has been Acting Chief since 2024 and has served in several positions since 1994, including Deputy Chief for Safety, Acting Deputy for Safety, Regional Manager, Dist  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: 1 in 6 New Trucks, Buses, and Vans in California are Zero-Emission
SACRAMENTO, California, June 7 (TNSres) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: The sales of new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks in California in 2023 have doubled from the prior year, now representing 1 out of every 6 new vehicles sold for services that include last-mile delivery, freight transportation, and school buses, according to a report (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/fact-sheets/ACT-Credits-Summary%202023) released by the sta  more

California Air Resources Board: 1 in 6 New Trucks, Buses, and Vans in California are Zero-Emission
SACRAMENTO, California, June 7 -- The California Air Resources Board issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: The sales of new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks in California in 2023 have doubled from the prior year, now representing 1 out of every 6 new vehicles sold for services that include last-mile delivery, freight transportation, and school buses, according to a report released by the state today. With 18,473 medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs sold in California in 2023, th  more

California Assembly Honors Sac State With State's First Black-Serving Institution Designation
SACRAMENTO, California, June 6 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Cynthia Hubert The California state Assembly honored Sacramento State on June 6 with a floor resolution declaring the University the state's first Black-Serving Institution. Lawmakers led by Assemblymember Kevin McCarty put forth the resolution to recognize the University's ongoing efforts to boost Black enrollment and graduation rates. Sac State leaders witnessed the ceremony from a gall  more

CalState-Stanislaus: History Preserved for All to Enjoy
TURLOCK, California, June 7 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: A book signed by Abraham Lincoln before he became president of the United States, diaries of early California pioneers and thousands of photographs of early life in the San Joaquin Valley are among the treasures in the Stanislaus State Vasche Library Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). Housed on the third floor of the Library, the permanent collection allows visitors to glimpse the   more

Caltech Mourns the Passing of Trustee Camilla Chandler Frost (1925-2024)
PASADENA, California, June 6 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Camilla Chandler Frost, a life member of the Caltech community, passed away on February 7, 2024. She was 98 years old. An advocate of the environment and art, Frost was appointed to the Caltech Board of Trustees in 1977 and was elected a life member of the Caltech community in 2007. During her active involvement with the Board, she served as a member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the   more

Commentary: Introducing the Coinbase Advanced Trade Go SDK
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 7 -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, issued the following commentary on June 6, 2024: * * * Introducing the Coinbase Advanced Trade Go SDK By Jeff Curry The Advanced Trade Go SDK is a flexible sample application that allows customers to automate their crypto trading strategies on Coinbase Advanced. This SDK is built on top of Coinbase Advanced REST APIs and simplifies the development process, enabli  more

Data Center Switch Sales Decline for First Time in More Than Three Years, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 7 -- 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, spending on Ethernet data center switches declined in 1Q 2024, marking the first decline since 4Q 2020. While Ethernet data center switches a  more

Hanson Bridgett Construction Section Maintains Elite Band 1 Ranking in Chambers U.S. 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 7 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: Hanson Bridgett is pleased to announce that the firm's Construction Section was ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA 2024. This marks the sixth consecutive year Chambers ranked the Construction Section at its highest Band 1 level. In addition, five partners (Howard Ashcraft, Alex Baghdassarian, David Buoncristiani, Lisa Dal Gallo, and Andrew Giacomini) were ranked individually. "A Chambers Band 1 reco  more

Hearst: Mount Sinai Health System Named 2024 Hearst Health Prize Winner
LOS ANGELES, California, June 7 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release: Hearst Health and the UCLA Center for SMART Health awarded the 2024 Hearst Health Prize to Mount Sinai Health System. Mount Sinai Health System was declared the winner for a machine learning application called NutriScan AI that facilitates faster identification and treatment of malnutrition in hospitalized patients. The $100,000 award was presented by Gregory Dorn, M.D., president of Hearst Health,   more

HGTV Greenlights New Series Izzy Does It Starring Flip or Flop Contractor Izzy Battres
NEW YORK, June 7 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Top-notch contractor Israel "Izzy" Battres known for his work completing million-dollar renovations on Flip or Flop, will now star in his own HGTV series, Izzy Does It coming to the network in 2025. The renovation/occu-series will follow Izzy and his family across eight hour-long episodes as they grow their home renovation and design business and navigate working together in his hometown of Sa  more

Jonathan Lunine Appointed Chief Scientist of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
PASADENA, California, June 6 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Distinguished planetary scientist and astrophysicist Jonathan I. Lunine (PhD '85) has been appointed chief scientist of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which Caltech manages for NASA. He will officially assume his role August 16. As chief scientist, Lunine will guide the laboratory's scientific research and development efforts, drive innovation across JPL's missions and programs, and enhance collab  more

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Theo James, Jessica Alba and George Stephanopoulos Headline Guest Lineup for the Week of June 10-14 on 'Live With Kelly and Mark'
BURBANK, California, June 6 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of June 10-14. Monday, June 10 - GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS returns to "Live" to talk about his book "The Situation Room." Also, Kelly and Mark sit down with ANDREW MCCARTHY and discuss the documentary "BRATS." Tuesday, June 11 - Actor THEO JAMES talks about the series "The   more

Juniper Mist a Bright Spot Amidst WLAN Market Carnage, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 7 (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, Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues plunged by 27 percent in 1Q 2024, as enterprises and distributors digested the large volume of WLAN equ  more

Keysight and Ericsson to Demonstrate Pre-6G Network at IEEE International Conference on Communications 2024
SANTA ROSA, California, June 7 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and Ericsson have collaborated to create a pre-standard 6G network proof of concept that will be shown at the IEEE International Conference on Communications 2024. Presented at Ericsson's booth, # 318, the demonstration will showcase a prototype of 6G protocol stack using an Ericsson base st  more

L.A. Times Publishes 'Our Queerest Century' Highlighting the Contributions of LGBTQ+ People Over the Past 100 Years
EL SEGUNDO, California, June 7 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today, the Los Angeles Times published Our Queerest Century, an extensive package that highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ people since the 1924 founding of the nation's first gay rights organization. The project features six personal essays by queer writers; four news analysis pieces examining the views of adults in California and across the nation through a groundbreaking poll; a por  more

Littler Ranked in 2024 Chambers USA Guide
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news release: Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, and its attorneys have again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA 2024 guide. Based on in-depth market analysis and independent study, the Chambers USA guide ranks the leading lawyers and law firms across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., covering hundreds of practice areas. Littler earned   more

METROLINK BOARD APPROVES FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CEO DARREN KETTLE
LOS ANGELES, California, June 7 -- Metrolink, a commuter rail system in Southern California, issued the following news on June 6, 2024: Metrolink, Southern California's regional passenger rail provider, and Chief Executive Officer Darren Kettle have agreed to a five-year contract extension, which will run through September 2029. The Metrolink Board of Directors unanimously approved the extension on May 24. "With Darren at the helm, Metrolink has transformed beyond its commuter rail roots into   more

Northrop Grumman Extends Operations, Sustainment and Support for BACN to 2027
SAN DIEGO, California, June 7 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: The U.S. Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) a task order for continued Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) operations, sustainment and support through January 2027. BACN enables communication and data interoperability between disparate systems, platforms and sensors. The task order secures: * Operations and sustainment for existing and future payloads contained in or connect  more

NV Energy Signals Intent to Join California ISO's EDAM
FOLSOM, California, June 7 -- The California Independent System Operator issued the following news release: NV Energy is the latest energy provider to signal its intention to join the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) being launched by the California Independent System Operator (ISO). NV Energy's intention was disclosed in the utility's filing on May 31 of its triennial integrated resource plan to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. By joining the EDAM, NV Energy would expand on its cost  more

Paul Hastings Advised H.I.G. Growth Partners in Sale of CarltonOne
LOS ANGELES, California, June 7 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised H.I.G. Growth Partners in its sale of CarltonOne, a leading developer of employee engagement and loyalty software, to Goldman Sachs Investment Management. The platform's sale and subsequent investment will launch the new CarltonOne Engagement and e-commerce platform, accelerate expansion into new markets, and scale engagement and e-commerce programs globally. Global Co-Chair of t  more

Rogel Cancer Center: Survey Shows Challenges in Genetic Testing in Families With Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: According to preliminary findings from a survey led by Rogel researcher Steven Katz, M.D., MPH, a professor of health management and policy, the ability to fully realize genetic testing among family members of patients is mitigated by several factors. In the survey, attitudes and engagement about cascade genetic testing in a population-based cohort of women diagnosed with  more

Shark Tank: 1508 (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/26/24)
BURBANK, California, June 5 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: SATURDAY, JUNE 22 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1508" (1508) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/26/24) Logline: Recurring guest Shark and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky returns to the Tank as entrepreneurs present vegan mushroom bacon, mobile cocktail classes, healthy peanut butter for dogs and huggable plush toys that play custom songs for children. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original   more

Shark Tank: 1511 (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/12/24)
BURBANK, California, June 5 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: SATURDAY, JUNE 22 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1511" (1511) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/12/24) Logline: Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson returns as a guest Shark to meet entrepreneurs behind original products, including a modern tinned seafood company, a diaper changing helper, a brake for skateboards and lightweight packable meals. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text her  more

Shark Tank: 1514 (6/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/19/24)
BURBANK, California, June 5 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: SATURDAY, JUNE 22 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1514" (1514) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/19/24) Logline: Impassioned entrepreneurs enter the Tank to score an investment deal on products, including a damage-free wall light, an umbrella with two handles, a silicone placemat with an edge and a gluten-free alternative to popcorn. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.d  more

Stanford University: The First Example of Cellular Origami
STANFORD, California, June 7 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news release: Combining a deep curiosity and "recreational biology," Stanford researchers have discovered how a simple cell produces remarkably complex behavior, all without a nervous system. It's origami, they say. "There are some things in life you can watch and then never unwatch," said Manu Prakash, associate professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, calling up a video of his latest fascination, the  more

Steptoe Client Mike Lynch Acquitted in Criminal Fraud Trial
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 7 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: Steptoe LLP secured a not-guilty jury verdict on behalf of client and former CEO of Autonomy, Dr. Mike Lynch after an 11-week criminal trial in Federal Court. Dr. Lynch was accused of deceiving Hewlett Packard Co. (HP) about Autonomy's business and financial health in the years leading up to HP's 2011 purchase of the British software company for $11.7 billion. The acquittal ends a 13-year legal battle,   more

UC-Riverside: Better Farming Through Nanotechnology
RIVERSIDE, California, June 7 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * An argument for applying medical insights to agriculture * * * Advanced technologies enable the controlled release of medicine to specific cells in the body. Scientists argue these same technologies must be applied to agriculture if growers are to meet increasing global food demands. In a new Nature journal review paper, scientists from UC Riverside and Carnegie Mellon U  more

USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Azad Madni Receives Prestigious National Awards
LOS ANGELES, California, June 7 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: By Matilda Bathurst University professor elected as AIAA honorary fellow and receives Distinguished Career Award from the Washington Academy of Sciences. Professor Azad Madni is internationally recognized as a leader in aerospace systems engineering and intelligent systems technology. He is credited with developing the field of transdisciplinary systems enginee  more

Water Quality Measurement Workshop at Caltech
PASADENA, California, June 6 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: As we all know, most of life on Earth needs water on a more or less constant basis. Humans have relied on living near natural water sources or have developed technologies to bring water where we want it. Today, our water infrastructure is a complex network of lakes, aquifers, and reservoirs leading to all manner of aqueducts, from rivers and canals to ditches and pipes. Finding and transporting wa  more

Western Digital Introduces New AI Data Cycle Storage Framework to Help Customers Capture the Value of AI
SAN JOSE, California, June 7 -- 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 June 6, 2024: Fueling the next wave of AI innovation, Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) today introduced a six-stage AI Data Cycle framework that defines the optimal storage mix for AI workloads at scale. This framework will help customers plan and develop advanced storage infrastructure  more