State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Wednesday July 24, 2024 ( 61 items ) |
Agilent to Acquire North American CDMO BIOVECTRA
SANTA CLARA, California, July 23 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release:
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Expands Agilent's end-to-end biopharma solutions that accelerate drug discovery, development, and manufacturing
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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BIOVECTRA, a leading specialized contract development and manufacturing organization, for $9
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Allied Universal Introduces Enhanced Protection Services Business Unit
SANTA ANA, California, July 24 -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, issued the following news release:
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Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation and specialized security services
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IRVINE, Calif. -- July 23, 2024 -- Allied Universal(R), the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced the launch of its new Enhanced Prote
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America's Funniest Home Videos: 3404 (8/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/23)
BURBANK, California, July 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release:
SUNDAY, AUG. 11
7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT America's Funniest Home Videos: "3404" (3404) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/23)
Logline: Boo! It's almost Halloween, and "AFV" is filling the night with witch-cackling videos including kids' funny antics while trick-or-treating, people getting scared by costumes and decorations, plus a musical tribute to birthdays.
Watch episodes next day on Hulu.
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Artiva Biotherapeutics Announces Upsized $167M IPO
PALO ALTO, California, July 24 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
San Diego - July 22, 2024 - Cooley advised Artiva Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company whose mission is to develop effective, safe and accessible cell therapies for patients with devastating autoimmune diseases and cancers, on its upsized $167 million initial public offering (IPO).
The IPO was for 13,920,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $12 per share, with a 30-day
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At Olympic Games Paris 2024, Intel AI Platforms Showcase World's First 8K OTT Broadcast
SANTA CLARA, California, July 24 -- Intel Corp., an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news on July 22, 2024:
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The broadcast is enabled by Intel Xeon CPUs and other hardware.
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Watching your favorite live Olympic sport from the comfort of your home in 8K video resolution, the highest broadcast-grade viewing quality, would, before today, have been something of a pipe dream.
At the Olympic Games Paris
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AV INTRODUCES NEW WASHINGTON OPERATIONS TEAM
MONROVIA, California, July 23 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release:
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AeroVironment Strengthens Washington D.C. Presence with New Government Relations Team
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 22, 2024 -- In line with AeroVironment's (AV) continuous growth trajectory, the company is bolstering its presence at its global headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, by establishing a robust government relations team. Led by Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Church Hutton, the new
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Calif. PUC Issues Decision Denying Petition for Modification Involving Southern California Edison
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision denying petition for modification (Agenda ID No. 22700) on July 22, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Order Instituting Rulemaking to Review, Revise, and Consider Alternatives to the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment.
DECISION DENYING PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF DECISION 23-06-006
Summary
This decision denies the Petition for Modifi
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Calif. PUC Issues Order of Dismissal Involving Brian Ryujin, Allison Kong Vs. Pacific Gas & Electric
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of dismissal (Case No. 24-07-037) on July 22, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Brian Ryujin and Allison Kong, Complainants, vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E), Defendant.
ORDER OF DISMISSAL
Upon written and unopposed request of all parties, Case 24-01-007 is dismissed under Public Utilities Code Section 308 and Rule 4.5, effective
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Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Decision Involving San Diego Gas & Electric
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (No. 12-01-008) on July 22, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for Authority to Implement Optional Pilot Program to Increase Customer Access to Solar Generated Electricity.
And Related Matters.
DECISION DISMISSING PETITION FOR MODIFICATION AND CLOSING PROCEEDING
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Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Resolution Involving Southern California Edison
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed resolution (No. E-5344) on July 22, 2024:
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Southern California Edison Company requests approval of Mid-Term Reliability Energy Storage Contracts and Amendment.
PROPOSED OUTCOME:
* Approves two Southern California Edison's Company's (SCE) Mid-Term Reliability energy storage contracts and related costs that include the following: Commerce Energy Storage, LLC (Commerce 1) for a total
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Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Resolution Involving Universal LifeLine Telephone Service Trust Administrative Committee
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed resolution (No. T-17820) on July 22, 2024:
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Approval of Modifications to the Universal LifeLine Telephone Service Trust Administrative Committee's (ULTSAC) Charter to Replace and Add Members to Better Serve the Program's Goals.
SUMMARY
This Resolution modifies Article 3.1 of the Universal LifeLine Telephone Service Trust Administrative Committee/1 (ULTSAC) Charter, also known as t
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California Coast Credit Union Empowers Financial Futures
SAN DIEGO, California, July 24 -- San Diego State University issued the following news:
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Visit SDSU August 21 for the dedication of the Cal Coast Student Financial Center.
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By Taylor Harris
Financial decisions have the power to shape one's future, for better or worse. Equipping students with the tools and knowledge to make sound financial choices is not just beneficial, it's essential.
In 2023, California Coast Credit Union pledged $3 million to establish a financial center that
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California Community Colleges Recognize East Los Angeles and Palo Verde Colleges for Advancing Student Success Through an Equity Lens
SACRAMENTO, California, July 24 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release:
East Los Angeles College and Palo Verde College have been honored with the 2024 Dr. John W. Rice Equity and Student Success Awards for their ceaseless efforts at creating successful and equitable pathways to greater student achievement in line with goals and benchmarks articulated in Vision 2030.
Woodland Community College earned an Honorable Mention in the Student Succes
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Campus Transformation Continues With a Multidisciplinary Research Space and Proposal for a New Campus District
LA JOLLA, California, July 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
When Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla arrived at UC San Diego, he engaged more than 10,000 campus and community members to define a shared vision for a physical, cultural and intellectual transformation of the university. In the years that followed, innovative new spaces for research, patient care, teaching, the arts and living helped to enhance the student experience, enrich the commu
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Clinical Psychologist's Book Addresses Largely Ignored Problem: Social Anxiety
RIVERSIDE, California, July 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Only half of individuals with social anxiety ever seek treatment, says author Thomas E. Brown
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By Iqbal Pittalwala
We all have some social anxiety. The nervousness we might feel before giving a speech is one example. Some people, however, have more social anxiety than others, and limit their social engagement due to excessive chronic fears of being embarrassed or hu
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Data Center Liquid Cooling Market Set to Go Mainstream and Top $15 B Over the Next Five Years, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, July 24 -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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CoolIT Systems, Boyd, and Motivair Lead Nascent Market in 2023
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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, the Data Center Liquid Cooling market has hit an inflection po
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Debevoise Announces San Francisco Office Expansion Due to Steep Growth Trajectory
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that it has signed a new ten-year lease extension to add nearly 16,000 square feet to its San Francisco office at 650 California Street, virtually doubling the firm's current footprint in the city. Debevoise opened its San Francisco office in 2021, and has grown steadily due to strong client demand in the market. In the last year alone, Debevoise added three partners in S
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Doctor of Health Science Candidates Defend Research Portfolios
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 (TNSres) -- PennWest issued the following news:
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Zoom presentations open to PennWest community
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PennWest Department of Exercise, Health & Sports Sciences and the Doctor of Health Science program candidates invite the university community to the summer 2024 Evidence-Based Professional Portfolios Defenses.
Brian Brogno (left [View picture in the link at bottom.]) will defend "Functional Training and its Effect on Quality of Life" at 1:30 p.m. Wedne
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Draper Center/Hive Fellows Lay Foundation for Pomona College Community Engagement Center
CLAREMONT, California, July 24 (TNSres) -- Pomona College issued the following news:
Four Claremont Colleges students are strengthening the connection between Pomona College and its namesake city through the Pomona College Community Engagement Center (PCCEC).
Inaugural Draper Center/Hive fellows Lena Abed '26, Kai Chen '26, Rebecca Yao SC '26 and Louisa Calhoon SC '24 spent six weeks this summer brainstorming with local civic leaders, community members and students. They found "The PCCEC reall
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Electric Scooter and Bike Accidents Are Soaring Across the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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National UCSF study finds some injuries and hospitalizations from popular micromobility vehicles have doubled.
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In the crowded urban landscape, where small electric vehicles - primarily scooters and bicycles - have transformed short distance travel, UC San Francisco researchers are reporting a major national surge in accidents tied to "micromobility."
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Front-End Networks Will Account for More Than $100B in Data Center Switch Sales Over the Next Five Years, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, July 24 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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51.2 and 102.4 Tbps Network Chips Will Enable 100M Shipments of 800 Gbps and 1.6 Tbps Switch Ports by 2028
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According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, Ethernet data center switche
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GA-ASI SeaGuardian Featured Again at RIMPAC
SAN DIEGO, California, July 24 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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U.S. Navy Rim of Pacific Exercise Is World's Largest Maritime Exercise
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An MQ-9B SeaGuardian(R) Unmanned Aircraft System from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is once again supporting the U.S. Navy during its Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, this time for RIMPAC 2024. RIMPAC 2024, the world's largest international maritime exercise, started on July 8, 2
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GA-ASI to Host First Blue Magic Event in the Netherlands
SAN DIEGO, California, July 23 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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Dual-Use Innovation and Funding Conference Gives Dutch Businesses An Opportunity to Partner With World-Leading UAS Supplier
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Following the success of Blue Magic events held in Belgium, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has scheduled its first Blue Magic event in the Netherlands on November 19, 2024. The Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event will be held in Eindh
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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 7.23.24
SACRAMENTO, California, July 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Matthew Swain, of Ukiah, has been appointed to the Osteopathic Medical Board. Swain has been Chief Medical Officer at Mendocino Community Health Centers since 2022. Swain was a Hospitalist and Primary Care Physician at South Peninsula Hospital from 2020 to 2022. He was a Chief at the Primary Care VA Healthcare
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Harvey Announces $100M Series C
PALO ALTO, California, July 24 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
San Francisco - July 23, 2024 - Cooley advised Harvey, a legal artificial intelligence (AI) platform, on its $100 million Series C financing at a $1.5 billion valuation.
Harvey is a generative AI company backed by Sequoia Capital and the OpenAI Startup Fund, building the future of professional services. Google Ventures led the funding round, with participation from OpenAI, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital,
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In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Reginald R. Webb
LA VERNE, California, July 23 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news:
Entrepreneur, visionary leader, and longtime university friend Trustee Emeritus Reginald "Reggie" R. Webb passed away on July 20, 2024 at the age of 76.
The founder of Webb Family Enterprises Inc. built a legacy of transforming lives and uplifting communities he served, particularly through social equity enterprises. His dedication to education, charitable outreach, health, business, and social justice has l
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Judicial Council of California Issues Opinion in Jayde Downey Vs. City of Riverside
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. S280322) on July 22, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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In the Supreme Court of California, Fourth Appellate District, Division One
JAYDE DOWNEY, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. CITY OF RIVERSIDE et al., Defendants and Appellants.
Justice Kruger authored the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Guerrero and Justices Corrigan, Liu, Groban, Jenkins, and Evans concurred.
Opinion of the Cour
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Judicial Council of California Issues Opinion in People Vs. Raymond Edward Hernandez
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. G063586) on July 22, 2024:
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In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three
THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. RAYMOND EDWARD HERNANDEZ, Defendant and Respondent.
OPINION
Appeal from a postjudgment order of the Superior Court of Riverside County, John D. Molloy, Judge. Affirmed with directions. Request for judicial notice granted.
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Kosmont-Rose Institute Annual Survey Finds Los Angeles-Area Cities Impose High Costs on Business
CLAREMONT, California, July 24 (TNSres) -- Claremont McKenna College issued the following news release:
The 2024 Kosmont-Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey finds that the cost of doing business remains higher in California than in other states in the western United States. Within Southern California, cities in Los Angeles County are the costliest places to do business.
Researchers from the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, in collaboration wit
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L.A. Times Food Bowl Reveals Lineup for Three-Day Festival at Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot Sept. 20, 21 and 22
EL SEGUNDO, California, July 24 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release:
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The 8th annual food and drink festival will feature hundreds of restaurants from across Southern California, and acclaimed culinary talent, including The Times Restaurant of the Year and Gold Award honorees
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The Los Angeles Times has announced details for Food Bowl, its annual festival celebrating Southern California's dynamic food scene, presented by City National Bank. The festivities wil
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Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Bowies Truck Stop in Menard Texas
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 22, 2024:
HOUSTON, TX, July 22, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Bowies Truck Stop, a landmark property in Menard, Texas. The transaction was facilitated by The Luna-Thakor Group of Marcus & Millichap representing both the seller and buyer.
"Fa
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $14.5M Sale of Hotel Properties in South Carolina
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 22, 2024:
SOUTH CAROLINA, July 22, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of two Country Inn & Suites hotel properties in Orangeburg and Summerville, South Carolina. The assets collectively sold for $14,500,000.
"These properties were sold as a portfoli
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Multi-Tenant Flex Properties in Ohio
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
TOLDEO, Ohio, July 23, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 5242 Angola Road, 5333 Secor Road and 3347 McGregor Lane, multi-tenant flex properties located in Toldeo, Ohio.
"The out-of-state buyer was able to expand their existing portfoli
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges The Sale of a Fully Entitled 35 Unit Seattle Development Site
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
SEATTLE, WA, July 23, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the 849 NW Market Street Development Site, a 5,178-square-foot parcel of land located in Seattle, Washington. According to Jake Morse, an associate of the firm's Seattle office. The
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges The Sale of a Fund Net-Leased Property in Everett
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 22, 2024:
EVERETT, WA, July 22, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Former Bartell Drugs near high-volume Safeway, priced at 50% of replacement cost, a 15,427 SF net-leased property located in Everett, Washington. The asset sold for $2,750,000.
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $1.8M Sale of Palm & Sun Furnished Suites in Lake Worth Beach Florida
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla., July 23, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Palm & Sun Furnished Suites, an apartment property in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The asset was sold for $1.8 million.
"The sale of Palm & Sun exemplifies the continued
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 142 Build-to-Rent Single-Family Homes in Indiana
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
GREENFIELD, Ind., July 22, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Sandalwood West, 142 build-to-rent single-family homes in Greenfield, Indiana.
"Lease-up is well underway in this newly built community located less than 30 minutes from Downtown Indianapolis
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Wisconsin
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 22, 2024:
LA CROSSE, Wis., July 22, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Home2 Suites by Hilton, a 107-room hotel property located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
"In the current challenging debt environment, the buyer group leveraged their relationship w
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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 42-Unit Mixed-Use Property in Minneapolis
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
MINNEAPOLIS, July 23, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Soleil Apartments, a 42-unit mixed-use property located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The property sold for $3,050,000, or $72,619 per unit.
"After receiving multiple offers, the sel
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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Fully Occupied Retail Strip in Connecticut
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn., July 23, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Heritage Plaza, a retail strip property located in New Fairfield, Connecticut. The property sold for $6,191,000.
"Heritage Plaza is an exceptionally well-positioned and f
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Netflix Unveils Trailer for 'Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli', Capturing the Journey of a Visionary Filmmaker
LOS GATOS, California, July 24 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news:
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Celebrating Rajamouli's journey from humble beginnings to shaping some of the most spectacular cinema experiences, the documentary releases on August 2, exclusively on Netflix.
Unit Stills (https://assetshare.netflixstudios.com/f7f6ccad-dab6-4e83-a9ca-1f37411c9d15)
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Mumbai, 22 July 2024: Over the years, the visionary S.S. Rajamouli has captivated millions with his iconi
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New NSF-funded center established to lead geologic CO2 storage innovation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering and Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, led by Behnam Jafarpour, professor of chemical engineering and material science at USC, has received funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish a center for CO2 Storage Modeling, Analytics, and Risk Reduction Technologies (CO
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NVIDIA AI Foundry Builds Custom Llama 3.1 Generative AI Models for the World's Enterprises
SANTA CLARA, California, July 24 -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
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* Enterprises and Nations Can Now Build 'Supermodels' With NVIDIA AI Foundry Using Their Own Data Paired With Llama 3.1 405B and NVIDIA Nemotron Models
* NVIDIA AI Foundry Offers Comprehensive Generative AI Model Service Spanning Curation, Synthetic Data Generation, Fine-Tuning, Retrieval, Guardr
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Oracle Helps HR Teams Boost Employee Productivity and Drive Success
REDWOOD SHORES, California, July 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
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New user experience within Oracle Cloud HCM helps employees, managers, recruiters, and specialists increase productivity and accelerate organizational success
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Oracle today announced new user experience capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). Built with Oracle's award-winning consumer-grade Redwood user ex
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Pacific Life Adds Three New Supplemental Health Insurance Products to Employee Benefits Lineup
NEWPORT BEACH, California, July 24 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release:
Pacific Life's Workforce Benefits business announces the addition of three new supplemental health insurance products to its portfolio. These coverages allow employers to provide their employees with added financial security for life's unexpected events.
"In our pursuit of excellence, we've crafted three new supplemental health insurance products, each designed to bridge the gaps in tra
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Platinum Equity to Acquire GSM Outdoors
BEVERLY HILLS, California, July 24 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release:
LOS ANGELES (July 23, 2024) -- Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire GSM Outdoors from Gridiron Capital.
Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be completed in Q3 2024.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, GSM Outdoors is a leading outdoor and consumer sporting goods company with a diverse, growing portfolio of more tha
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PowerSchool Announces the Launch of MyPowerHub: Revolutionizing School Communications and Engagement
FOLSOM, California, July 24 -- PowerSchool, a provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, issued the following news on July 23, 2024:
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MyPowerHub empowers parents with a 'single pane of glass' for all student information in a unified, multilingual, and user-friendly platform for the 2024-2025 school year
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PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, announced today the launch of MyPowerHub. This next-generation communications p
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Q&A: UCLA Law's Steven Bank on Legal Landscape of the Paris 2024 Olympics
LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following Q&A on July 23, 2024, with Steven Bank, the Paul Hastings Professor of Business Law:
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As the world eagerly anticipates the kickoff of the Paris 2024 Olympics this week, headlines buzz with stories about the athletes, the cleanliness of the Seine River, and the cutting-edge role of artificial intelligence in capturing the games. But for UCLA Law professor Steven Bank, the lega
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Sage Receives Nine APEX Publishing Awards
THOUSAND OAKS, California, July 24 (TNSres) -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release:
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Winning resources include social justice video content, an academic freedom resource page, and more
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Sage is delighted to share that nine of its titles--covering topics such as social justice, academic freedom, artificial intelligence, building skills across higher ed, and more--have received awards from the Annual Awards for Publication Excellence (APEX). In a competitive field with
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Salk Professor Janelle Ayres Named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
LA JOLLA, California, July 24 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
Salk Professor Janelle Ayres has been selected as a 2024 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator. The HHMI Investigators program awards established scientists with approximately $9 million in funding over seven years to pursue boundary-breaking research in their field. The honor recognizes her influential work in immunology and microbiology and its applications to the global
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SECOM Deploys Infinera XTM Series for Middle-Mile Network to Bring New Broadband Services to Underserved Rural Colorado
SUNNYVALE, California, July 23 -- Infinera, a provider of intelligent transport networks, issued the following news release:
San Jose, Calif. - July 22, 2024, 8:00 a.m. ET -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) announced today that SECOM is modernizing its middle-mile and business Ethernet access network using Infinera's XTM Series optical transport solution to bring new multi-gigabit broadband services to previously underserved rural southern Colorado communities. SECOM's enhanced network provides connect
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Second RAF Protector Now Operating in Waddington
SAN DIEGO, California, July 23 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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With Two Protector RPAs in the UK, GA-ASI Has Delivered a Total of 10 Protectors to RAF; First Four Cadres of RAF Aircrew Complete Training at FTTC
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The United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF) now has two Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operating at RAF Waddington. The second Protector has started its ground trial at RAF Station Waddington with first flight exp
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Shark Tank: 1520 (7/31) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/12/24)
BURBANK, California, July 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT Shark Tank: "1520" (1520) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/12/24)
Logline: Hopeful entrepreneurs enter the Tank to present Sharks with modern updates to products, including an ergonomic bike seat, an app that simplifies wedding planning, a post-workout muscle recovery soap, and a simple tool to add bling to hair.
(TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.
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SMUD's $10 Million State Grant Advances Long-Duration Battery Storage Technology in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, California, July 24 -- The Sacramento Municipal Utility District issued the following news release:
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California Energy Commission funding supports SMUD's decarbonization goals
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SMUD's long-duration battery storage project in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc. has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate a groundbreaking 3.6-megawatt, 8-hour iron flow battery project and set the foundation for future large-scale battery deploymen
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Social Work Program Awarded $5.25M to Meet Valley's Behavioral Health Needs
FRESNO, California, July 24 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release:
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information awarded a $5.25 million grant to the Master of Social Work program at Fresno State to expand its capacity to produce qualified health care professionals.
"This award, one of the largest in the state, is a significant commitment to meeting behavioral health needs across the Central Valley," said Dr. Marcus Crawford, the pr
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Tata Elxsi Selects Wind River Studio Developer for Its Software-Defined Vehicle Development
ALAMEDA, California, July 24 -- Wind River, a subsidiary of Intel, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024:
Wind River(R), a global leader in delivering software for the intelligent edge, today announced that Tata Elxsi, a global leader in technology and design services, will leverage Wind River Studio Developer to accelerate its DevSecOps process. This collaboration aims to streamline and optimize Tata Elxsi's development workflows, enhancing its capabilities in building software-de
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The Bachelorette: 2104 (7/29)
BURBANK, California, July 22 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release:
MONDAY, JULY 29
8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT The Bachelorette: "2104" (2104)
Logline: Jenn and her men head to Auckland, New Zealand, as her journey to find love continues. While connections soar and the men tackle their competition for her heart, an unexpected visitor arrives, leaving Jenn more confused than ever.
Extended Logline: With their time in Australia behind them, Jenn and the men travel to th
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Two New Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators Named
PASADENA, California, July 23 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
Caltech professors Viviana Gradinaru (BS '05) and Andre Hoelz have been named among 26 new investigators of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). They join a community of more than 250 HHMI investigators across fields ranging from neuroscience to immunology to structural biology.
Gradinaru is the Lois and Victor Troendle Professor of Neuroscience and Biological Engineering. She is also the
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UCLA, UC Berkeley Extension Receive $12 Million From Scott Galloway to Help Non-Traditional Students Pursue Careers
LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
The Extension divisions of UCLA and UC Berkeley have received a $12 million gift from professor, author and entrepreneur Scott Galloway to fund the creation of a new program that gives non-traditional students access to the skills and resources they need to launch their careers.
The gift, which will be split equally between the two universities, is one of the largest focused on University of Cal
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UCSC's Decarbonization & Electrification Work Advances
SANTA CRUZ, California, July 24 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
By Ellen Vaughan and Sandra Messick
During the 2023-24 academic year, UC Santa Cruz continued to make consistent progress in accelerating the path to decarbonizing the University's infrastructure focusing on the full decarbonization and electrification of the campus.
Why ending fossil fuel use is vital
Global climate disruption impacts the planet in ways never before experienced in
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White & Case Advises Fibra Shop on Real Estate Joint Venture With Grupo FREL
NEW YORK, July 24 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Fibra Shop, an investment trust vehicle under Mexican law dedicated to the acquisition, development and operation of shopping centers in Mexico, on its joint venture with leading Mexican real estate developer Grupo FREL to integrate the "Puerto Paraiso" and "Via Paraiso" shopping centers owned by Fibra Shop and FREL, respectively, located in Los Cabos, Baja California
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