BURBANK, California, June 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, JUNE 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "In a Flash" (610) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/6/23) Logline: A dry thunderstorm rolls over Los Angeles, bringing in a series of lightning strike emergencies for the 118 and leaving a first responder's life hanging in the balance; Chimney gets a surprise from a visiting Albert. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepres  more

BURBANK, California, June 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, JUNE 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Pay It Forward" (618) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/15/23) Logline: A series of freeway car accidents leads to a catastrophic overpass collapse that endangers the lives of civilians and members of the 118. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/9-1-1-pay-it-forward-6-20-rebroadcast-oad-5-15-23/  more

BURBANK, California, June 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, JUNE 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "The Devil You Know" (604) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/22) Logline: While in Florida caring for her ailing father, Athena and Bobby investigate the disappearance of her childhood friend from 45 years ago. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/9-1-1-the-devil-you-know-6-20-rebroadcast-oad-10-  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: By Greta Harrison USC Viterbi Ph.D student-led research has uncovered a novel way to grow thin films of electronic materials that could prove essential for the future of semiconductors. The semiconductor industry is facing a race against time to develop advanced materials with unique electronic properties to make chips that can handle our needs in the fut  more

BURBANK, California, June 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: SUNDAY, JUNE 23 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3417" (3417) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/7/24) Logline: A side-splitting episode filled with wedding antics, including a ring-bearing dog who's not too keen on making the trip down the aisle and a groom who is asked to give up "gaming" during his vows. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dg  more

BURBANK, California, June 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: SUNDAY, JUNE 23 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3418" (3418) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/21/24) Logline: It's a bird; it's a plane; it's AFV back with more laughter, featuring a missing cupcake and a suspect who is caught icing-faced, a whole lot of mischievous cats and a lash technician who plays pranks on her unsuspecting customers. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. ***  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision granting compensation (Agenda ID No. 22540) on June 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California Advanced Services Fund. DECISION GRANTING COMPENSATION TO CENTER FOR ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY FOR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO DECISIONS (D.) 22-11-023, D.23-11-045, an  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res T-17789) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * AT&T California's Corrective Action Plan as Proposed in Advice Letter 49420, Advice Letter 49420A, and Advice Letter 49420B for Failing to Meet the Conditions Set Forth in Resolution T-17769 PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies AT&T's Correction Action Plan and refers the matter to the Consumer Protection Enforcement Division to ta  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res W-5273) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * Bakman Water Company's Request for Funds PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Authorizes Bakman Water Company (BWC) to enter into loan agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to borrow $4,501,193 under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program to finance improvements to BWC's Rolling Hills Water System (RHWS).   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res W-5274) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * Havasu Water Company's Request for Correction and Petition for Modification PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies Havasu Water Company's request for correction and Petition for Modification of Resolution W-5059. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations associated with this resolution. ESTIMATED COST: * There ar  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-11-011) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * Application of Kloud Communications Inc. for Registration as an Interexchange Carrier Telephone Corporation Pursuant to the Provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 1013. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants Kloud Communications Inc. a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Resold Interexchange Service and Au  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res T-17817) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * California Advanced Services Fund for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Account Application of LCB Communications LLC PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Deploys a hybrid (middle-mile and last-mile) network combining Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) at speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second symmetrical FTTH and 60  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2023. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Authorizes Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to record and track in an interim memorandum account costs for energization projects placed in  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-12-008) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for Recovery of Under collection Recorded in the Tree Trimming Balancing Account. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves San Diego Gas & Electric Company's request to recover an under collected balance of $70.3 million recorded in the Tree Trimming Balancing Account in 2020 and 2021.   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res ALJ-460) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * Appeal of Southern California Edison Company of Citation No. D.16-09-055 E.22-12-001 PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves the Joint Motion of Southern California Edison Company (SCE) and the Safety and Enforcement Division (SED) for approval of the Settlement Agreement. * Closes proceeding K.23-01-011. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: *  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res E-5319) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * Southern California Edison Company Capacity Bidding Program PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Southern California Edison Company's (SCE) Capacity Bidding Program (CBP) budget of $42.703 million for the years 2024-2027. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations associated with this resolution. ESTIMATED COST  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (C.23-07-013) for June 20, 2024, in San Luis Obispo: * * * Complaint of Victor Muniz vs Spectrum Mobile LLC PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Dismisses the complaint filed by Victor Muniz against Spectrum Mobile LLC for failure to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that there was any violation of any applicable Commission rule, law, mandated tariff, and/or terms of service. * Closes the  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Jonathan Morales Sacramento State's popular Summer Youth Academies will soon get underway, bringing hundreds of local seventh- through 12th graders to the University for fun and hands-on career exploration, as well as a chance to experience life on a college campus. The weeklong academies begin June 24 and run through Aug. 2 and include classes in popular and growing career fields such a  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 19 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Allison Arteaga Soergel Distinguished Professor Emeritus G. William Domhoff, who was a member of both the psychology and sociology departments at UC Santa Cruz, and Professor Emerita of Psychology Catherine Cooper recently won Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professorships. These awards acknowledge and support the continued contributions of retired faculty in public service, research, crea  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom, in partnership with legislative leadership and business and labor groups, announced an agreement on needed reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) that avoids a contentious ballot measure campaign. "We came to the table and hammered out a deal that works for both businesses and workers, and it will bring needed improvements to this system. T  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Myriam Valdez-Singh, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of Legislation at the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Valdez-Singh has served as a Deputy Appointments Secretary in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom since 2021. She was Legislative Director in the Office  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: On the 5th anniversary of the state's apology to California Native American peoples, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state's support for the return of over 2,800 acres of ancestral land to the Shasta Indian Nation. This return is one of the largest in state history and part of the state's ongoing efforts to right the historical wrongs committed against the Native com  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024 : Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 15 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Contra Costa County; two in Los Angeles County; one in Marin County; one in Napa County; one in Riverside County; one in Sacramento County; three in San Diego County; one in San Francisco County; two in San Joaquin County; one in San Mateo County; and one in Santa Clara Cou  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following proclamation on June 18, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring June 2024, as "Immigrant Heritage Month" in the State of California. * * * The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: Generations of immigrants from across the globe have helped shape California's history and progress, and are helping to define our future. During Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on June 18, 2024: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement, supporting efforts to restrict smartphone use in California schools. As the Surgeon General affirmed, social media is harming the mental health of our youth. Building on legislation I signed in 2019, I look forward to working with the Legislature to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day. When   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, California has supported the groundbreakings of three new behavioral health centers in just the last month to increase Californians' access to both out-patient and in-patient care. The sites include a Community Wellness and Prevention Center to serve youth in the Oakland area, an outpatient behavioral health center in Modesto to serve children, youth, and their families  more

RIVERSIDE, California, June 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Smoke traps sunlight, makes days warmer, drier * * * A new UC Riverside study shows soot from large wildfires in California traps sunlight, making days warmer and drier than they ought to be. Many studies look at the effect of climate change on wildfires. However, this study sought to understand the reverse -- whether large fires are also changing the climate. "I wante  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 19 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Allison Arteaga Soergel UC Santa Cruz received a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to establish new public archives documenting the legacy of social justice activist Dolores Huerta, in partnership with the Dolores Huerta Foundation. UCSC will hire a project archivist and two new postdoctoral scholars to develop Huerta's archives and to produce related research and education  more

PASADENA, California, June 18 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Due to warming caused by climate change, the Antarctic ice shelves are melting at an accelerated rate. Most of the melt comes from below the ice shelves, a result of warm water flowing underneath them. However, the process does not stop there--as the meltwater enters the ocean, it is carried around the coast of Antarctica by ocean currents, modifying melt rates at ice shelves farther downstream. M  more

RIVERSIDE, California, June 19 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: Filmmaker and University of California, Riverside professor Patricia Cardoso has been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors, director's branch, becoming the first Latina in this branch. In a June 1 statement, the Academy announced that Cardoso would be joining the 2024-25 Board of Governors. The 55-member board elected five first-time members, incl  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: As state law enforcement officials continue to step up efforts to stop organized retail crime in California, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has made 636 arrests and recovered 216,754 stolen goods valued at nearly $5.7 million since January. Through the state's Organized Retail Crime Taskforce, when compared to the same time period fr  more

BURBANK, California, June 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: MONDAY, JULY 8 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - The Bachelorette: "2101" (2101) (Season Premiere) Logline: Jenn Tran's jet-setting journey to find love begins as 25 men arrive ready to make a lasting impression. Setting the stage for a history-making season, night one will unfold at a new mansion before Jenn and her men head to exotic locales. Extended Logline: Jenn Tran's jet-setting journey to find love  more

BERKELEY, California, June 19 -- The University of California issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: The University of California today offered an updated wage package and a new health care cost proposal to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). If accepted by the union, today's wage proposal will increase pay for AFSCME-represented employees to $25 an hour on July 1, 2025, or provide a 5 percent increase to the employee's base hourly rate, whic  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: April Green Seven UC San Diego students have been selected to receive the 2024 Undergraduate Library Research Prize (ULRP) awards and honorable mentions. An annual awards program that enriches the undergraduate student experience at UC San Diego, the ULRP celebrates the strategic use of UC San Diego Library services, resources and expertise in support of the university's mission.  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Shiri Gur-Cohen, Ph.D. -- a stem cell biologist with the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Sanford Stem Cell Institute -- has been named a Pew-Stewart Scholar for Cancer Research, one of just five awarded this year, the university announced Tuesday. The prestigious award honors early career scientists whose innovative research accelerates discoveries aime  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Christine Clark It has become axiomatic in Washington that America must get tough on China. This is evident in clean energy, an industry that is critical to the future, where Chinese suppliers are treated as existential threats rather than vital to America's success. This approach will backfire. America is already lagging behind China in important ways. Collaboration and competi  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Joseph McClain Coffee drinking is a heritable habit, and one that carries a certain amount of genetic baggage. Caffeinated coffee is a psychoactive substance, notes Sandra Sanchez-Roige, Ph.D., an associate professor in the University of California San Diego School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. She is one of an international group of researchers that compared co  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Mika Ono Tapping into the vast amount of data now available on social media, a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego introduces a powerful new approach to understanding the nation's health, in this case the vaping epidemic. The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine on June 19, was led by John W. Ayers, Ph.D., from  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: By Greta Harrison New research harnesses machine learning and imaging to give unprecedented insight into stem cell behavior that could enable future lifesaving therapies. Stem cells are like the emergency tool kit of the human body. They have the unique ability to form into other types of specialized cells - from immune cells to brain cells. They can divi  more