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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Thursday November 14, 2024 ( 32 items )  

$7.5 Million Awarded to UC Santa Cruz to Support Leadership in Salmon-Recovery Science
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * NOAA grant will fund collaborative field and lab research, computational studies, and more * * * By Mike Pena UC Santa Cruz has received nearly $7.5 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) to vault scientific research on imperiled Pacific salmon populations into one of the nation's most powerful collaborations between the agency and academia to save  more

'Doctor Odyssey' Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: "Doctor Odyssey" (Disney/Tina Thorpe), "9-1-1" (Disney/Christopher Willard)Series photos are available here. * After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, excluding linear encores, "Doctor Odyssey" rose dramatically +169% in Total Viewers (11.11 million vs. 4.13 million) and +482% in Adults 18-49 (2.21 rating vs. 0.38 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audien  more

CalState-Stanislaus: Criminal Justice Professor's Research Charts New Territory on Youth Gang Activity in the Central Valley
TURLOCK, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * A New Book by Stanislaus State's Huan Gao Brings Rural Gang Dynamics to Light with Local Research and Insights * * * Stanislaus State Professor of Criminal Justice Huan Gao is bringing new attention to an understudied issue: youth gang activity in California's Central Valley. With assistance from criminal justice students, Gao completed research on the topic and the study result  more

Cooley Secures Preliminary Injunction for City of San Francisco in Airport Trademark Fight
PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 14 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: San Francisco - November 13, 2024 - Cooley successfully secured a preliminary injunction on behalf of its client, the City and County of San Francisco, in a trademark infringement lawsuit against the Port of Oakland, which operates Oakland International Airport, prohibiting it from using its new name, "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport." On November 12, 2024, a federal judge from the US Distr  more

COUNTRY MUSIC ICON GEORGE STRAIT TO RECEIVE THE 2024 CMA WILLIE NELSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT 'THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS'
BURBANK, California, Nov. 12 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: The Country Music Association has revealed Country Music icon George Strait as the 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Strait will accept the honor during "The 58th Annual CMA Awards," following a star-studded performance by several artists who deeply admire Strait. "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" airs live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 20, on ABC. "Ther  more

CSUCI Research Inspires Conservation Study on the Climate Benefits of Protecting Surf Breaks
CAMARILLO, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: If we want to protect ecosystems, try protecting the surf breaks. That's the gist of a 2021 research study, "Conservation Opportunities Arise from the Co-Occurrence of Surfing and Key Biodiversity Areas" led by CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Resource Management (ESRM), Dan Reineman. "There's a conservation opportunity   more

Disney Debuts Heartwarming Holiday Short in Collaboration With Director Taika Waititi
BURBANK, California, Nov. 14 -- The Walt Disney Company issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * The award-winning filmmaker has brought to life an enchanting original story of childhood wonder and friendship that highlights what makes the holidays special. * * * Disney is using the power of its timeless original storytelling to inspire joy and wonder this holiday season, with an all-new short in collaboration with Academy Award(R) winner Taika Waititi premiering today on Yo  more

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Gray Eagle STOL Makes Historic First Flight From Ship To Land
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 14 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Short Takeoff and Landing UAS Operates from South Korean Warship * * * General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) logged another aviation milestone on Nov. 12, 2024, when its Gray Eagle STOL aircraft took off from a South Korean warship and landed at a ground base - the first-ever such mission for an aircraft of this type. Working with our GA-ASI's in-coun  more

In Washington, D.C., Gov. Newsom Advocates for Key Initiatives for More Affordable, Healthier California
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for a series of high-level meetings with senior Biden-Harris Administration officials and members of the California Congressional Delegation. Throughout the week, Governor Newsom advocated for key priorities to advance the health and well-being of all Californians. "California is continuing our work to secure additi  more

Intel Corporation to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 14 -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Intel executives will join webcast events for the investment community. * * * Intel Corporation today announced that company executives will participate in the following investor events: * On Dec. 4 at 12:35 p.m. PST, Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president, chief global operations officer and  more

Japan Cloud Leaders Build NVIDIA AI Infrastructure to Transform Industries for the Age of AI
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 14 -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * SoftBank Corp., GMO Internet Group, Highreso, KDDI, Rutilea and SAKURA Internet Adopt NVIDIA Accelerated Computing, Networking and Software to Advance Robotics, Auto, Healthcare, Telecom and Public Sector in Japan * * * NVIDIA AI Summit Japan -- NVIDIA today announced that Japan cloud leaders Sof  more

Keysight Enables Samsung Electronics to Validate FiRa 2.0 Secure Ranging Test Cases
SANTA ROSA, California, Nov. 14 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * * Test performed with Keysight's ultra-wideband testing solution using Samsung's U100 chipset * Ensures the robustness and security of the ultra-wideband devices * * * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has enabled Samsung Electronics to validate FiRa 2.0 secure test cases on its Exynos Connect U100 chipset. This w  more

Multifamily Market Sees Modest Advertised Asking Rent Decline in October, Yardi Matrix Reports
SANTA BARBARA, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Demand remains strong despite ongoing delivery of new supply in many markets * * * The U.S. multifamily market showed signs of slowing in October, with advertised asking rents declining slightly by $3 to an average of $1,748, according to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report. Year  more

Netflix Celebrates Two Years of Advertising
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2024: As we celebrate two years since launching Netflix's ads business, we continue to see positive momentum and growth across all areas of the business. We're excited to now reach 70MM monthly active users globally and continue to see steady progress across all countries' member bases. Now, over 50% of new Netflix sign-ups are for the ads plan in ad-supported countries. O  more

Netflix Drops the Thrilling 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein' Season 2 Trailer: Where Obsession Gets Deadly
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: After 2 years, 10 months, 1 week, and 6 days of waiting, Purva is back! Following the heart-pounding thrill of Season 1, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein returns to Netflix with a second season that's spicier, darker, and juicier than ever. Love turns into an all-consuming, unforgiving obsession, where every move is calculated! This isn't just love; it's madness -- and the revenge and twisted   more

Netflix ISP Speed Index for October 2024
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Ninety percent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) stayed at the same speed this month with a few notable increases on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, our monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Forty-four countries and regions were in the top performance tier in October: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cost  more

Netflix: Asura' - Modern Take on a Classic Japanese Family Drama Streams January 9
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Set to premiere on January 9, Asura reimagines the beloved Japanese family drama Like Asura for a modern audience, starring some of Japan's most talented actors including Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi, and Suzu Hirose. Written and directed by the internationally acclaimed Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Our Little Sister) and produced by Yasuo Yagi, the series presents a slice of   more

NVIDIA and SoftBank Corp. Accelerate Japan's Journey to Global AI Powerhouse
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 14 -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * * SoftBank Building Nation's Most Powerful AI Supercomputer With NVIDIA Blackwell for Wide Range of Sovereign AI Initiatives, Announces Plans for Grace Blackwell * NVIDIA AI Aerial Enables SoftBank to Build World's First Live 5G AI-RAN, Unlocking Billions of Dollars in New Revenue Opportunities fo  more

Parsons Extends Bridge Franchise With America's River Crossing Award
PASADENA, California, Nov. 14 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: CHANTILLY, Va. (November 13, 2024) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has selected the company to serve as lead designer for the proposed America's River Crossing project, a pivotal infrastructure project aimed at enhancing transportation connectivity and economic growth in t  more

Paul Hastings Advises PSP Investments and AviAlliance on pound sterling1.53 Billion Acquisition of AGS Airports
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 14 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised the Public Sector Pension Investment Board ("PSP Investments") and AviAlliance GmbH ("AviAlliance"), one of the world's leading private airport investors and operators, on the acquisition of AGS Airports, the owner of Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton Airports, from Ferrovial and Macquarie for an enterprise value of pound sterling1.53 billion. AviAlliance is the wholly-owned air  more

RAN Market Down 10 to 20 Percent 1Q-3Q24, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: 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, preliminary findings reveal that Radio Access Network (RAN) market conditions are slowly improving but remain challenging as region  more

Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: 'Countdown - Paul Vs. Tyson' Enters the Ring
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * 'Meet Me Next Christmas' Unwraps #1 * * * Forget a Rocky-style training montage - fans prepared for the live Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on November 15 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with the documentary Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, which entered the English TV List at #4 (4.4M views). The three-part series is helping heavyweight pundits choose their fighters ahead of the big fight -  more

UC-San Diego: On the Origin of Life - How the First Cell Membranes Came to Exist
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * New research provides a possible explanation on the development of early Earth protocells * * * Few questions have captivated humankind more than the origin of life on Earth. How did the first living cells come to exist? How did these early protocells develop the structural membranes necessary for cells to thrive and assemble into complex organisms? New research from the   more

UC-San Diego: Six Solutions Against Climate Change - Researchers Launch Call-Action for Rapid Response to Mobilize Solutions
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Global team of microbiologists says microbes can be powerful tool to address climate change * * * In an unprecedented call to action published concurrently across 24 scientific journals, a global team of microbiologists is calling on policymakers, governments and industry to deploy microbe-based solutions against climate change. The call-to-action is being released to inte  more

UC-San Diego: Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Artificial light found to disrupt the circadian cycle of vital ecosystem and economic pollinators * * * In an emerging red flag for the digital era, sleep experts have warned us to avoid screen time in bed, sounding the alarm that light emitted from phones and other electronic devices can disrupt our sleep patterns. That's one way that science is waking up to the broad ran  more

UC-Santa Cruz: Bioluminescent Proteins Made From Scratch Enable Non-Invasive, Multi-Functional Biological Imaging
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Emily Cerf Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish glow. Scientists have long been interested in borrowing the secrets of these animals' light-producing genes to create similar effects in vertebrates, for a variety of biomedical applications. UC Santa Cruz Assistant Professor   more

UC-Santa Cruz: Computer Engineering Student Builds Cybersecurity Solutions for Joby Aviation
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Anna Lin For cybersecurity intern and UC Santa Cruz student Shipra Ithal, the most rewarding part of her summer experience at local aircraft company Joby Aviation was watching something she created come to life. "At Joby Aviation, the projects I worked on were being used and actually made an impact," she said. "Being part of that, and solving complex problems, was super fulfilling.  more

UC-Santa Cruz: Team Discovers Ultra-Massive Galaxies in Early Universe That Challenge Standard Cosmology
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * So-called 'Red Monsters' formed at surprising speeds, stressing current galaxy-formation models * * * By Mike Pena An international team of astronomers has identified three ultra-massive galaxies--each nearly as massive as the Milky Way--already in place within the first billion years after the Big Bang. The discovery is surprising because it indicates that the formati  more

University of California-Merced: Inaugural Mechanical Engineering Graduate Symposium Celebrates Student Research Excellence
MERCED, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: UC Merced's Department of Mechanical Engineering held its first Graduate Symposium on Nov. 2, marking a successful day of research presentations and community engagement. Graduate students showcased their research in poster and oral presentation formats with an impressive display of quality and innovation. Congratulations to the award winners! Oral Presentations * First place: Daniel Miliate, "Lever  more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Newly Established Antevy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund Empowers the Solution of Grand Challenges Addressed With the Civil and Environmental Engineering Disciplines
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The newly established fund inspires students and faculty at the USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) to transform their research into high-impact solutions. * * * By Matilda Bathurst A degree in engineering is the ideal training for an aspiring entrepreneur, and Ron and Rachel Antevy have established an importan  more

Were the 2024 Election Polls Wrong? UCR Expert Weighs in
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Andy Crosby says high quality poll results were within the margins of error * * * Most political polls for the 2024 presidential election saw a close race in the electoral college, and a resounding popular-vote victory for Democrat Kamala Harris. Trump won the electoral college 312 to 226, and the popular vote by more than three million votes. We asked polling and survey   more

Yardi: YASC Canada 2024 - Embracing the Future of Real Estate With AI at the Helm
SANTA BARBARA, California, Nov. 14 -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Canada opens Day 1 of YASC with a focus on AI-driven solutions * * * TORONTO, ON, Nov. 13, 2024 - Yardi welcomed over 1,000 attendees to the first day of YASC Canada 2024, marking the conference's return to Canada for the first time in over 20 years. The event kicked off with an impactful general session th  more