FRESNO, California, June 22 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Fresno State assistant professor in accountancy Dr. Lucy Diala has been honored by the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact. The initiative awarded business and management school faculty in the United States, Brazil, Hungary and India with the 2024 Faculty Teaching Award for excellence in teaching sustainable developm  more

OAKLAND, California, June 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a notice of appeal to reverse a judgment by the Los Angeles County Superior Court that would prevent the California Department of Justice from enforcing Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) against five charter cities on the basis that it violates their state constitutional authority. Under SB 9, local agencies must provide a "ministerial,"   more

OAKLAND, California, June 22 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued an information bulletin to all California law enforcement agencies and public crime laboratories, summarizing their new responsibilities under Senate Bill 464 (SB 464) (https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB464/id/2845307#:~:text=California%20Senate%20Bill%20464&text=Bill%20Title%3A%20Criminal%20law%3A%20rights,victims%20a  more

OAKLAND, California, June 22 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a new "State of Pride Report" highlighting the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent actions to support, uplift, and defend the rights of LGBTQ+ communities across California and beyond. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the beautiful strength and diversity of LGBTQ+ commu  more

OAKLAND, California, June 22 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released the following statement after the Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi reversed a lower court decision that would have endangered domestic violence victims and put guns into the hands of their abusers. The case involved a federal law that prohibits individuals subject to certain Domestic Violence Restraining O  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown Corporate & Securities partner Stephanie Hurst was selected to the Daily Journal's 2024 "Top Women Lawyers" list, which highlights top-performing women lawyers in California and their high-profile legal work. Stephanie focuses on M&A, venture capital, private equity and other corporate transactions, including joint ventures and other collaborations, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Last month, California created 43,700 jobs - one out of every six jobs in the nation - as the state's unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percent. Since May 2020, California has gained 3,100,400 jobs, an average of 63,273 per month. "California is creating good jobs all throughout the state to support Californians and their families. As the state's economy grows and hits new mil  more

OAKLAND, California, June 22 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Joseph Thomas Tracy IV's death from an officer-involved shooting in Hemet, California, on January 18, 2022. The incident involved the Gang Impact Team of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, which includes officers from Riverside County Sheriff's O  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 22 -- Calvin University issued the following news on June 20, 2024: By Matt Kucinski Melissa Rousseau, director of undergraduate admissions at Calvin University, was named NACCAP's 2024 U.S. Admissions Officer of the Year. The award is given each year to one of NACCAP's (North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals) members in recognition of outstanding service to the admissions/counseling profession. Rousseau received the award in front of 450   more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, June 22 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University has announced the appointment of new chairs in three departments for the academic year 2024-2025. The appointments were approved earlier today by the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents. Dr. Matt Van Sant will assume the role of chair in the Department of Agriculture, Biology and Health Sciences. An associate professor, Van Sant joined the CU  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 21 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: International labor and employment group and San Francisco office leader Cheryl Orr was named by the Daily Journal as one of the "Top Women Lawyers" for 2024. The Daily Journal annually recognizes women attorneys who demonstrate excellent legal and leadership skills in California. This is the tenth time that Cheryl has been included on this list of leading attorneys. In her feature profile, the Da  more

SAN DIEGO, California, June 22 -- National University issued the following news: National University (NU) -- a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution (MSI) that serves 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students annually -- today announced that Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, NU executive vice president for communications and community engagement, has been honored by the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) for the impact she has made during her man  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, issued the following commentary: * * * Futures Spring 2024 Release - More Contracts, More Leverage, and More Platforms By Andrew Sears Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM) is committed to making futures trading accessible to a wider set of traders in the US. CFM is continuing towards this goal by allowing traders on Coinbase Advanced to access more futures contract  more

AUBURN, Alabama, June 21 -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: The Master of Development Practice (MDP) program in the College of Human Sciences was recently accepted into the Global Association of Master's in Development Practice. Auburn University's program joined this elite group that includes Columbia University, Emory University, Harvard University, Regis University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Florida and the University of Minnesota as the eighth r  more

RESTON, California, June 22 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Cooley advised Rooam, a contactless payment platform that integrates directly into existing point of sale systems without adding extra hardware, on its agreement to be acquired by American Express (NYSE: AXP), a globally integrated payments company providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Adding Rooam's proprietary pro  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, June 21 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: Money magazine has ranked California State University, Bakersfield as one of the best colleges in the nation. Money rated CSUB 4.5 out of 5 stars in its 2024 Best Colleges in America rankings. More than 700 institutions were evaluated in the categories of quality, affordability and student outcomes. The magazine weighed cost, graduation rates, financial aid availability and alumni earnings in  more

LONG BEACH, California, June 22 -- California State University issued the following news: By Susan Jacobs, Community and Public Good Cal State Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley told a packed ballroom of business and community leaders Thursday that the university was concluding its multi-year No Barriers fundraising campaign, raising more than $311 million -- exceeding the original $275 million goal. "This incredible achievement underscores the unwavering support and belief in our missi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The superhub is working to standardize equipment and best practices across its partners. * * * By Jonathan Van Dyke California DREAMS -- a USC-led coalition involving 16 university and industry collaborators to boost microelectronics production for 5G/6G and electromagnetic warfare -- is exploring its potential to combine the capabilities of its industry-l  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Derek Kirk, of Sacramento, has been appointed Senior Advisor for Economic Policy at the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Kirk has been Assistant Deputy Secretary of Climate Economy at the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency since 2023. He was Community-Based Solutions Superv  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on June 21, 2024: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its ruling on United States v. Rahimi: "Dangerous people shouldn't possess firearms. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that our laws can honor the safety and protection of domestic violence survivors nationwide, putting them first over their abusers. "California hol  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 22 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release: Houston Christian University, a small liberal arts college in the NCAA's Southland Conference, has filed a motion to intervene in the NCAA's settlement with Power 5 conferences over Name, Image and Likeness damages. The motion was filed in the U.S. District Court of Northern California, Oakland Division. The motion contends that the $2.8 billion proposed settlement will divert monies earmarked for the co  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, June 22 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: On June 20, Max Kim, the Los Angeles Times' correspondent in Seoul, was recognized by the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) with an Editorial Excellence Award. The awards were presented at a livestreamed ceremony in Hong Kong. Kim earned an Award of Excellence in the Feature Writing/Global category for his Column One piece, For 40 years he blamed himself for a girl's murder. Then came a shocking disc  more

PASADENA, California, June 21 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Caltech researchers have discovered a new class of enzymes that enable a myriad of bacteria to "breathe" nitrate when in low-oxygen conditions. While this is an evolutionary advantage for bacterial survival, the process produces the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) as a byproduct, the third-most potent greenhouse gas, after carbon dioxide and methane. However, unlike carbon dioxide, nitrous oxi  more

NEWPORT BEACH, California, June 21 -- Clean Energy Fuels issued the following news: Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced a series of new deals with several municipalities across the country. These agreements represent a collective growing demand within city agencies for more sustainable, low-carbon solutions for their operations. "What we are now observing is that municipalities which are eager to meet their  more

LOS GATOS, California, June 22 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Highlighting our commitment to Southeast Asia and announcing new local titles, Netflix hosted the latest APAC Showcase on June 13 at the Fairmont Jakarta. The event spotlighted local creators from Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand, along with the Netflix content team sharing our investment in diverse storytelling from the region. "We want to make sure that we bring locally authenti  more

LOS GATOS, California, June 22 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: The Sweet Home Season 3 teaser trailer brings fans back into a world where survivors are at a crossroads between monsters and humans, facing greater struggles to make difficult choices. With the stadium safehouse compromised and new threats emerging, the stakes have never been higher. The poster, featuring Hyun-su (Song Kang) reaching up with his monstrous wing, sets the tone for the   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that CalRx(R)-branded over-the-counter (OTC) naloxone HCL nasal spray, 4 mg, will be available for free to eligible organizations through the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP). This follows the state's contract with Amneal Pharmaceuticals to purchase an OTC naloxone nasal spray product through CalRx(R)'s Naloxone Access Initiative at a   more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Fisher Investments (FI) in a strategic investment by Advent International and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Advent and ADIA will make a minority investment of at least $2.5 billion and up to $3 billion in Ken Fisher's namesake firm, Fisher Investments. FI manages over $275 billion for over 150,000 clients globally, including 120,000 US p  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and J.P. Morgan on the refinancing of Phenna Group's existing debt, which had been provided in 2022 in connection with Oakley Capital's investment in Phenna. The company is a debut loan issuer in the syndicated TLB market, and both the Facility B and Delayed Draw Term Facility were syndicated to investors. Partner and Co-Chair of the Globa  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Semperis, a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, in connection with the company's growth financing. The funding enables Semperis to further invest in product innovation and support a rapidly expanding global customer base. Gil Savir, Yariv Katz, and Kris Villarreal led the Paul Hastings team, which also included partner Todd Schneider; Of Counsel Gary Silber and Mary Wil  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP, along with pro bono partner The Legal Aid Society, secured a settlement for a pro bono client in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. According to the original complaint filed in 2022, our client, a transgender man, suffered abuse while incarcerated at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility at the hands of staff employed by the New York State Department of Correct  more

FOLSOM, California, June 22 (TNSres) -- PowerSchool, a provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, issued the following news: PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced today the general availability of its latest PowerSchool PowerBuddy(TM) AI products: PowerBuddy(TM) for Learning Student Assistant and PowerBuddy(TM) for Data Analysis. These innovative solutions are designed to enhance the educational experience  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 21 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild congratulates Sahara Pynes, who was recognized in the 2024 list of Top Women Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal. Pynes is highlighted for her passion for "supporting other women" and her creativity in finding platforms to reach them. She organizes women-focused networking and panel discussions in Fox's Los Angeles office and is leading a "Female Founders" series of event  more

BURBANK, California, June 21 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of June 24-28 (subject to change): Monday, June 24 - Guest Host   more

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 22 -- Westmont College issued the following news on June 21, 2024: Westmont's Lead Where You Stand Conference delivered inspirational stories, helpful advice and insightful conversation for the 173 attendees with the goal of "Pursuing the Greater Good in Challenging Times" June 5-6 at the Montecito college. It featured keynote speakers Marcus 'Goodie' Goodloe, Dr. Charity Dean, Matthew Luhn, Gayle D. Beebe, David Brooks, Jeff Schloss and Kim Denu. "Storytelling   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 22 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global commercial real estate developer, is expanding its Southern California team with the hiring of Brett Montgomery as a Senior Vice President. In this role, Brett will be responsible for sourcing and overseeing new development opportunities for High Street Residential, TCC's residential subsidiary. Based in San Diego, Brett will   more

MERCED, California, June 22 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: An international organization recognized UC Merced Executive Sous Chef Jonathan Gutierrez Santiago for his commitment to innovative and sustainable use of fresh produce for the university's Dining Services. Santiago won the 2024 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award for Colleges and Universities, given by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). The award honors chefs and other food servi  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 22 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Novel drug treatment developed for diabetes shows promising results of enhanced sleep and overall health for patients diagnosed with obesity and living with obstructive sleep apnea * * * Story by: Leslie Aquinde Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating the potent  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- The University of California issued the following news release: The UCLA Faculty Club, now in its 65th year of operation, has been honored with a 2024 Preservation Award from the Los Angeles Conservancy. Originally known as the Faculty Center, the building and project team were recognized during a ceremony on May 16 for a major renovation project that has revitalized its role as a space for community on campus. As the largest local preservation organization   more

RIVERSIDE, California, June 22 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: UC Riverside has once again been named a great value in the Princeton Review's latest college rankings, where it also landed in the top 10 for financial aid and making an impact. The campus is among 209 institutions in the Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges" for 2024, released Thursday, June 20. The list surveyed more than 650 colleges and universities before selecting 75 public and   more

LA VERNE, California, June 22 (TNSres) -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The University of La Verne Dyslexia Teacher Training Professional Certificate Program has successfully fulfilled the high standards for accreditation from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC), becoming the first to do so in the state. Accreditation by IMSLEC is a valuable marker for educators considering options to receive training in the latest research and e  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Today, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced THE NEVER EVER METS, its freshman dating and relationship series, will be renewed for a second season ahead of its finale airing Friday, June 21 at 8/7c. The first season ranked as Friday night's #1 original series on ad-supported cable in its time period across all key African American demos, consistently drove doubl  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: The Tule River Tribe, in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), released a family of seven beavers into the South Fork Tule River watershed last week - the first beavers on the Tule River Indian Reservation in over a century. Through the leadership and partnership of tribal leaders and advocates, we are restoring the land - and in doing so, wo  more