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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Wednesday September 11, 2024 ( 25 items )  

#SoCaltech: Veronika Voss
PASADENA, California, Sept. 10 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: "I'm from Eyota, a rural town in southeastern Minnesota with around 2,000 residents. Since I can remember, I have always had my eyes on the sky. I have always been passionate about aviation. This is something my sister and I really bonded over; while she enjoyed flying, I preferred to stay on the ground and learn about how the aircraft worked.""When I was 16, I found a general aircraft engine mai  more

Agilent Unveils Biopharma CDx Services Lab to Accelerate Precision Medicine
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 10 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * New CLIA-certified lab ensures seamless transition from early assay development and testing to full companion diagnostics commercialization * * * Agilent Technologies Inc., (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of its Biopharma CDx Services Lab (BCSL) in Carpinteria, California, following rec  more

Apple Intelligence Comes to IPhone, IPad, and Mac Starting Next Month
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Helpful Writing Tools, Mail and notifications summaries, a more natural and flexible Siri, the Clean Up tool in Photos, and many more Apple Intelligence features roll out in the U.S., with additional English-language support coming later this year * * * Today, Apple announced that Apple Intelligence, the personal intell  more

Apple Introduces AirPods 4 and the World's First All-in-One Hearing Health Experience With AirPods Pro 2
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * The new AirPods lineup includes a brand-new design for AirPods 4, a new array of colors for AirPods Max, and revolutionary Hearing Protection, Hearing Test, and Hearing Aid features for AirPods Pro 2 * * * Apple today announced a groundbreaking new lineup of AirPods models and features. The new AirPods 4 are the most ad  more

Apple Introduces Groundbreaking Health Features to Support Conditions Impacting Billions of People
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Apple Watch delivers new sleep apnea notifications, and AirPods Pro 2 provide the world's first all-in-one hearing health experience including a clinical-grade, over-the-counter Hearing Aid feature * * * Apple today unveiled breakthrough sleep and hearing health features coming to Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2 that furt  more

Apple Introduces IPhone 16 and IPhone 16 Plus
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Built for Apple Intelligence with the all-new A18 chip, both models feature Camera Control, powerful upgrades to the advanced camera system, the Action button to quickly access useful features, and a big boost in battery life * * * Apple today announced iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, built for Apple Intelligence, the eas  more

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Now Available in Black Titanium
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * The ultimate sports watch is packed with additional insights including sleep apnea notifications, and is now offered in a stunning new finish alongside a new Titanium Milanese Loop band * * * Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a striking new black titanium finish, enhanced with features in watchOS 11 that mak  more

Cal State East Bay Professor Inducted Into Her Hometown Sports Hall of Fame
HAYWARD, California, Sept. 10 -- California State University East Bay campus issued the following news: By Kimberly Hawkins For Summer Jackson, swimming isn't just a sport she loves; it's a passion that has shaped her life, providing opportunities in and out of the pool. "From an early age, being involved in sports, especially swimming, helped shape my identity and taught me valuable life lessons like discipline, perseverance and camaraderie," said Jackson, Cal State East Bay associate profe  more

CalState Poly-Humboldt: Impact of Thinning Treatments on Fire-Resilient Redwood Forests
ARCATA, California, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Cal Poly Humboldt Forestry Professor Jeff Kane, along with graduate student Megan Joyce, is working in collaboration with Redwood National Park and the United States Geological Survey to study the effects of the 2023 Lost Fire in redwood forests that received restoration thinning treatments. The research aims to assess changes in surface fuels, tree mortality, regeneration,   more

CSUSM Partners With WRP to Help Students With Disabilities
SAN MARCOS, California, Sept. 10 -- California State University's San Marcos campus issued the following news release: Cal State San Marcos recently became a partner campus with the Workforce Recruitment Program, which connects students with disabilities to career development and potential employment opportunities. The program creates a database for federal and select private-sector employers nationwide to help college students and recent graduates with disabilities find a potential job. As a  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: LA Times Endorsement - "Michelle Steel Needs to Go. Derek Tran for the 45th Congressional District"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Today, the LA Times Editorial Board endorsed Derek Tran for California's 45th Congressional District, praising Tran as the leader with "deep understanding of the interests and needs of his community" who will help "Americans gain quality, affordable education and health care," respect "their freedom to make their own medical and family decisions," and "hit the ground runni  more

Family Feud: The Best of Steve Harvey (9/16)
BURBANK, California, Sept. 10 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: MONDAY, SEPT. 16 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT Family Feud: The Best of Steve Harvey Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the special looks back at the last few decades of "Family Feud," highlighting iconic moments and Steve's funniest jokes from the series. (TV-14, DL) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/family-feud-the-best-of-steve-harvey-  more

Gov. Newsom: California Conserves More Than a Quarter of Its Land in Historic Milestone
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release : * * * What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced that California is on track to reach its goal of conserving 30% of the state's lands and coastal waters by the year 2030. * * * California has officially conserved more than 25% of its land on its march to achieving its ambitious conservation goals. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom kicked off California Biodiversity Week with the release  more

Gov. Newsom: California National Guard to Support Line Fire Response
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * What you need to know: California has deployed thousands of firefighters, with air and ground support, to fight the fast-growing Line Fire near the community of Highland in San Bernardino County. * * * Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the California National Guard will support the state's ongoing response to the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. Through   more

Gov. Newsom: California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Boyles Fire
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Boyles Fire in Lake County. The fast-moving Boyles Fire ignited earlier today in Clearlake, threatening thousands of homes and forcing the evacuation   more

GWU Media Tip Sheet Wildfires in California and Nevada Led to Mandatory Evacuations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Wildfires continue to rage in parts of California and Nevada forcing mandatory evacuations for homes nearby. In California alone, there are 14 active wildfires. The fire which started in the San Bernardino Mountains has spread across 20,000 acres. In Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency. The fire, just south of Reno, has burned across 6,000 acres. As of late Sunday, the fire remains zero   more

Introducing Apple Watch Series 10
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept 9, 2024: * * * The world's bestselling watch is thinner than ever, featuring the biggest, most advanced display yet; sleep apnea notifications; faster charging; and water depth and temperature sensing * * * Apple today unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a refined design and bringing new capabilities to the world's most popular w  more

Kegley Institute's Fall Lecture to Feature Dr. Manuel Pastor
BAKERSFIELD, California, Sept. 10 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * Lecture among several KIE events being held throughout semester * * * The Kegley Institute of Ethics (KIE) has announced that University of Southern California Professor Manuel Pastor will headline this year's Fall Lecture. The event will be held on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Dore Theatre. Dr. Pastor -- who teaches sociology, American studies and ethnicity at USC -- will speak about t  more

MIT: Engineering Proteins to Treat Cancer
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * PhD student Oscar Molina seeks new ways to assemble proteins into targeted cancer therapies, while also encouraging his fellow first-generation graduate students. * * * By Austin Chen, MIT News correspondent Like many children of first-generation immigrants, Oscar Molina grew up feeling like he had two career choices: doctor or lawyer. He seemed destined for the former as  more

MIT: Study - EV Charging Stations Boost Spending at Nearby Businesses
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The spending increases were particularly pronounced for businesses within 100 yards of charging stations, and for businesses in low-income areas. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News Charging stations for electric vehicles are essential for cleaning up the transportation sector. A new study by MIT researchers suggests they're good for business, too. The study found that, in Cali  more

NASA JPL Scientists, Engineers Collaborate With Artists for Exhibition
PASADENA, California, Sept. 9 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: The universe is vast and filled with countless worlds, but a new exhibit at the Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, California, aims to shrink time and space. For "Blended Worlds: Experiments in Interplanetary Imagination," artists collaborated with scientists and engineers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to create cross-disciplinary works that help illuminate the universe by bringing ar  more

Rule: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: LA Times Endorses Dave Min for California's 47th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Today, the LA Times Editorial Board endorsed Dave Min for California's 47th Congressional District, calling him "by far the better candidate to represent the interests of the district," - praising Min as the leader who would "fight to protect abortion, IVF and contraception rights" and "bolster public education at all levels." In contrast, the Editorial Board condemned cr  more

Sue Berryman '59 Pledges $10 Million Legacy Gift to Support Pomona College
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 10 -- Pomona College issued the following news: Pomona College alumna Sue E. Berryman '59 has pledged a $10 million legacy gift to support students, faculty and key programs at the College. Her gift will establish six endowed funds and support in perpetuity programs that span four areas: humanities, music, scholarships and faculty innovation. Berryman's gift is a bequest commitment from her estate and is the second gift announced by the College this fall - a highli  more

UC-San Francisco: Scientists Discover How to Drug Wily Disease-Causing Enzymes
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Therapies for the K-Ras oncogene inspire a new way to target the GTPases, a family of enzymes whose dysfunction can lead to Parkinson's and many other diseases. * * * UCSF scientists have discovered how to target a large family of molecular switches called GTPases that are involved in myriad diseases, from Parkinson's to cancer, and have long been thought  more

USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: PBM Market Concentration Varies Among Payer Types
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news release: A small number of pharmacy benefit managers dominated the Medicare Part D, Medicaid and commercial markets in 2023, and the three biggest PBMs may each be targeting different payer markets, according to new USC Schaeffer Center research published Sept. 10 in JAMA. Lawmakers and federal regulators are scrutinizingwhether the PB  more