SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: * * * State leaders show progress in moving forward distributed clean energy and building electrification legislation * * * The California Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee voted to pass Senate Bills 1221 and 1374. Senate Bill (SB) 1221, introduced by Senator Min, directs the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to create a framework for the cost-effective decarboniza  more

OAKLAND, California, July 2 (TNSres) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the release of the annual Homicide in California, Crime in California, Use of Force Incident Reporting, Juvenile Justice in California, and Crime Guns in California statistical reports. The information contained in the reports reflects statistics for 2023 as submitted by California law enforcement agencies and othe  more

TURLOCK, California, July 2 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news on July 1, 2024: California State University, Stanislaus is pleased to welcome Britt Rios-Ellis, M.S., Ph.D., as the University's 13th president, whose appointment begins today, July 1. A bilingual and bicultural education and community health leader with a focus on inclusive excellence and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of higher education, President Rios-Ellis brings more than 3  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 (TNSfact) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following fact sheet on June 29, 2024: * * * 2024 Budget Agreement The 2024 Budget agreement between the Governor, the Senate, and the Assembly puts the state on a more fiscally responsible long-term path that protects vital programs assisting millions of Californians. The agreement maintains the multi-year fiscal structure of the May Revision, solving for budget deficits not only for the budget year--but  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), following efforts he led to successfully reach an agreement between business and labor groups. This legislation will strengthen worker protections, encourage employer compliance, streamline litigation processes, and avert a contentious ballot measure. * * * "This reform is decade  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 2 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision granting registration license (Case No. 24-06-030) on July 1, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of Computer Help L.A., Inc. for Registration as an Interexchange Carrier Telephone Corporation Pursuant to the Provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 1013. DECISION GRANTING COMPUTER HELP L.A., INC. DBA CONNECT BY COMPUTER HELP   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 2 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision (Agenda ID No. 22679) on July 1, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of The Ponderosa Telephone Co. (U1014C) For an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Notes In an Amount Not to Exceed $21,277,167 and Execution of a Related Agreement and Supplemental Security Agreements. DECISION AUTHORIZING THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE COMPANY TO ISSUE  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 2 (TNSres) -- Westmont College issued the following news: By Scott Craig Westmont hosted more than 70 evangelical students, professors and nationally recognized experts from across the country for the second consecutive summer to address the global challenge of climate change June 16-21. Faith. Climate. Action. A Workshop on Christian Climate Advocacy equips students who care deeply about the environment to become leaders in their communities and manage resource  more

CAMARILLO, California, July 2 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: In its 2024 list of the "Best Colleges in America," Money Magazine ranked CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) in the top 15% of the country's top 745 colleges. Money selects the top 745 colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more. Then, Money assigns a star rating system based on affordability, access and success factors. CSUCI e  more

LONG BEACH, California, July 2 -- California State University issued the following news on July 1, 2024: By Richard Chang One graduate is a senior environmental scientist for the Department of Toxic Substances Control. Another is head of corporate relations for a growing nonprofit that aims to minimize food waste. And another is an associate for an organization that is striving to protect the planet and fight the tide of climate change. They are all 2023 alumni of CSULB's Master of Science i  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Recent reporting from the LA Times exposes Republican Ken Calvert's growing vulnerability in the toss-up race for California's 41st congressional district. As "increased racial and ethnic diversity, more LGBTQ+ and immigrant families" shape the district, Calvert's extremism - from earning "an A+ rating on SBA Pro-Life America's 'National Pro-Life Scorecard'" to voting "against more stringen  more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, July 2 -- DuPont issued the following news release: DuPont (NYSE: DD) proudly announces its participation in SEMICON West, taking place July 9-11, 2024, in San Francisco, California. At booth number 6148, the company will showcase the latest advancements in custom parts from its renowned DuPont(TM) Kalrez(R) perfluoroelastomer parts, further solidifying its commitment to collaborative innovation with customers. Kalrez(R) products are globally recognized for their exceptio  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has signed a lease for a new office location in Los Angeles, CA. Located at 601 W. 5th Street in The CalEdison DTLA (The CalEdison), Hanson Bridgett's new offices will span nearly 15,000 square feet on the 3rd Floor. The firm's current offices encompass about 8,180 square feet. The new lease is effective January 1, 2025. "Our team in Los An  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B328179) on July 1, 2024: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Six THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. RICHARD ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ, Defendant and Appellant. In 2016, Richard Anthony Rodriguez pleaded guilty to attempted murder (Pen. Code, Sec.Sec. 664, 187, subd., (a)/1) and admitted a prior strike for assault with a deadly weapon w  more

MERCED, California, July 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced When the city of Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District wanted specifics about the impacts of truck traffic on the health of some of the city's most vulnerable residents, officials turned to UC Merced's Community Labor Center (CLC) and public health Professor Sandie Ha. Ha has extensive experience in conducting population-based studies on e  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news release: An A-list of researchers from across USC is building a dementia cost model that will generate comprehensive national, annual estimates of the cost of dementia that could benefit patients and their families, thanks to a five-year, $8.2 million federal grant from the National Institute on Aging. A firm grip on the costs of the co  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mintz is pleased to share that 15 attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2024 edition of 'IP Stars.' The annual guide evaluates law firms and legal practitioners through in-depth research conducted by Managing IP, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious aspects of the intellectual property market across various states in the nation. The firm was recognized in the nat  more

LOS GATOS, California, July 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Season two of the romantic comedy-drama, Baby Fever, starring Josephine Park in the leading role, will launch on Netflix globally on August 22, 2024. Download the first-look images HERE (https://assetshare.netflixstudios.com/18a4e664-116b-4d9a-a6f6-c0229c52be24). * * * About Baby Fever season 2 The fertility doctor Nana is back - now as mother to a two-month-old baby. But N  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP advised Ardian Expansion, a world-leading private investment house, on the financing of the acquisition of Groupe Orion, one of the major players in wealth management in France, alongside the two founders and the management team. Global Finance partners Olivier Vermeulen and Tereza Courmont Vlkova led the Paul Hastings team. More details on the transaction can be found here (htt  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP advised Oakley Capital, a leading pan-European private equity investor, on the disposal of its stake in idealista, the leading real estate platform is Southern Europe, to international private equity firm Cinven. EQT, the majority shareholder in idealista, and Apax will also dispose of their shareholdings. Cinven will acquire 70% of the business while EQT, which acquired idealist  more

FULLERTON, California, July 2 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: Community college transfer student Patricia Madrid earned an associate degree more than 30 years ago and is returning to college to earn a bachelor's degree in human services at Cal State Fullerton. Fellow incoming transfer student Christina Matias is pursuing a bachelor's degree in public health after serving in the U.S. Navy and working as a dental assistant. To prepare   more

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Judith Myers Loosening local, state and federal regulations on cannabis and psychedelics has increased Americans' interest in microdosing, according to a study from researchers at the University of California San Diego. Published in JAMA Health Forum, the study found that the rate of microdosing-related Google searches grew by 1250% from 2015 to 2023, with over three mill  more

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Judith Myers Our bodies are inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, with specific microbes unique to each individual. Through experimentation, scientists have pinpointed certain factors that account for variation in the gut: diet, living conditions, exercise and maternal line. Now, scientists at University of California San Diego have discovered another factor that affe  more

LA JOLLA, California, July 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Liezel Labios A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. This device, reported in a paper published in Science Robotics, represents a step towards creating haptic technologies that can reproduce a more varied and reali  more

SANTA CLARA, California, July 2 -- Intel Corp., an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Eigen Innovations uses Intel technology to help factories detect defects earlier and control product quality. * * * There are few things more frustrating than getting a much-anticipated delivery only to find it broken. For a business, whether it's supplying a car part or an oven door, manufacturing accuracy and d  more