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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Wednesday November 20, 2024 ( 33 items )  

#SoCaltech: Brendan Bubion
PASADENA, California, Nov. 19 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: "I grew up in Southern California and went to Upland High School where I had a teacher who encouraged my passion for filmmaking. I got introduced to Caltech in 2009 during the National History Day competition, when I made a documentary about longitude and the invention of the marine chronometer with a few classmates. We interviewed two faculty members who are still here Jed Buchwald [the Doris and  more

150 Organizations Launch Programs on the HackerOne Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 -- HackerOne, a human-powered security, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * PagerDuty, Peloton, and Vodafone Launched Public Programs in the Quarter Ending in October * * * HackerOne, the cybersecurity company dedicated to eliminating vulnerabilities through continuous testing, announced 150 organizations launched programs on the HackerOne Platform in the quarter ended October, including Peloton, Vodafone, PagerDuty, and Playtika. Duri  more

Aclaris Therapeutics Announces Global License Agreement With Biosion, $80 Million Private Placement
PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 20 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Reston - November 18, 2024 - Cooley advised Aclaris Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, on its exclusive license agreement with Biosion and $80 million private placement. Under the terms of the agreement, Aclaris will grant Biosion worldwide rights (excluding Greater China) to BSI-045B, a potential best-i  more

Bourns Increases Riedon Power Resistor Line With 11 Product Series
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 20 -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * Riedon Model BR/BRT, BRS and UWP Series Braking Resistors by Bourns feature power ratings up to 500 W and extended temperature range up to +275 C * * * Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced it has increased its line of Riedon Power Resistors w  more

Calif. A.G. Bonta Announces Additional Monitoring, Strengthened Protections for Youth in Los Angeles County Juvenile Halls
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * Amended judgment to address serious ongoing deficiencies in the treatment and conditions of youth at Barry J. Nidorf and Los Padrinos Juvenile Halls * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a joint motion with the County of Los Angeles to amend the court judgment addressing conditions in the County's juvenile halls following the County's failure to  more

California State University: Sacramento State Hosts Sixth International Conference on Genocide
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 19 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Jennifer K. Morita Leaders and academic scholars from around the world gathered for the sixth International Conference on Genocide at Sacramento State last week, examining root causes and lasting impacts to ensure such crimes never happen again. The three-day conference, organized by Black Honors College Dean Boatamo "Ati" Mosupyoe, opened Nov. 14 and marked the 30th anniversary of the 1  more

California Wildfires Have Become More Severe, Killing More Trees, UC Irvine Researchers Find
IRVINE, California, Nov. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * More state forests are vulnerable to wildfire due to climate change * * * The severity of California's wildfires has rapidly increased over the last several decades as a result of human-driven climate change, resulting in accelerated tree losses during more intense wildfires, an Environmental Research Letters study from University of California, Irvine and the Universit  more

CalState-Fresno: Well-Known Journalist Returns to Central Valley for Maddy Institute's Speaker Series
FRESNO, California, Nov. 20 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Robert Costa, chief election and campaign correspondent for CBS News, will return to the San Joaquin Valley for The Maddy Institute's Speaker Series at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at Fresno State's Satellite Student Union. Costa -- known for his insightful reporting on national politics and co-authorship of the New York Times bestseller "Peril" with Bob Woodward -- will engage with the c  more

CSUCI Surpasses Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in U.S. Dept of Energy Better Climate Challenge
CAMARILLO, California, Nov. 20 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) joined the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Better Climate Challenge by pledging to reduce its carbon emissions by 50%. The University did not only meet the challenge but surpassed it by reducing emissions by 60% from 2019 to 2023. In October, the DOE published the "2023 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report," which summarizes the achiev  more

Fire & Vine Hospitality Elevates Its Loyalty Program With Oracle Cloud
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Nov. 20 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * With Oracle CrowdTwist, Pacific Northwest restaurant group creates unique and memorable experiences to reward its loyal diners * * * Fire & Vine Hospitality has adopted Oracle CrowdTwist loyalty and engagement to help cater to the individual preferences of its Revelers Club loyalty program members. By leveraging CrowdTwist's API-driven platform, Fire & Vine h  more

GA-ASI Completes Final Qualification Test for HFE 2.0 Engine
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 20 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * 200-HP Heavy Fuel Engine Will Be Used for Gray Eagle 25M * * * On Nov. 13, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), completed its final qualification test for its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine at its El Mirage, California, flight facility. The Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) 2.0 is a highly reliable low-maintenance engine with a 40 percent increase  more

Generation Z Wants to Be Safe, UCLA Study Finds
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Being kind to others, self-acceptance and having fun are also goals for 10- to 24-year-olds surveyed across the U.S. Key takeaways * "To be safe" was the top goal for Generation Z in a survey of 1,644 10- to 24-year-olds across the U.S. Other top goals were "to be kind," "to have a lot of fun," "self-acceptance" and "to be in good shape." * Safety as a top goal for Gen Z may be  more

Jones Lang LaSalle: Two Class A Industrial Buildings in American Canyon, Calif. Sold
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets facilitates the sale of 1 Middleton Way and 400 Boone Dr., two assets in Napa Logistics Park * * * SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of two Class A industrial buildings in American Canyon, California, totaling 1,348,000 square feet. JLL represented the seller, a global investment advisor, in   more

Neb. A.G. Hilgers Sues Truck Manufacturers for Conspiring to Force Transition to Electric Trucks
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 20 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Attorney General Hilgers filed an antitrust lawsuit against some of the nation's largest heavy-duty truck manufacturers for an alleged plot to stifle the availability of internal-combustion semi-trucks in favor of electric ones. California has imposed a series of regulations designed to essentially eliminate semi-trucks with internal combustion engines. Other states have adop  more

Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment Bring a One-of-A-Kind Bollywood Series in 2025, Produced by Gauri Khan, Created and Directed by Aryan Khan
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 20 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment are coming together for a special untitled Bollywood series in 2025. Produced by Gauri Khan, the series marks Aryan Khan's debut as a creator and director. The news of this partnership and mega project was announced in Los Angeles this week at an event -- hosted by Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer, Netflix -- showcasing some of the most ambitio  more

Netflix Showcases New and Returning International Series and Films
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 20 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2024: That was Bela Bajaria's, Netflix Chief Content Officer, message at the company's first International Showcase on Monday. Joined by Minyoung Kim (Vice President of Content, APAC), Paco Ramos (Vice President of Content, LATAM), Monika Shergill (Vice President of Content, India) and Larry Tanz (Vice President of Content, EMEA), the executives underscored Netflix's commit  more

Netflix: First Look - 'Apple Cider Vinegar' Uncovers the Bitter Truths of a Wellness Empire
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 20 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Set at the birth of Instagram, Apple Cider Vinegar follows two young women who set out to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, influencing their global online communities along the way. All of which would be incredibly inspiring if it were all true. This is a true-ish story based on a lie, about the rise and fall of a wellness empire; the culture that bui  more

Oracle Database@Azure Adds New Regions and Services to Meet Global Demand
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Nov. 20 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Global organizations including The Craneware Group and Vodafone select Oracle Database@Azure to accelerate cloud journeys Oracle Database@Azure is available for the first time in South America and is now generally available in nine Microsoft Azure regions New services and capabilities will help customers meet data governance and compliance requirements * * *  more

Paul Hastings Advised Agents in American Healthcare REIT's $500 Million ATM Program
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 20 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised the agents and their respective affiliates, including BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., Fifth Third Securities, Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Regions Securities LLC, and Truist Securities, Inc., in connection with  more

Paul Hastings Advised Citizens JMP Securities, BMO Capital Markets, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Securities, Huntington Securities, and Wedbush Securities in LTC Properties' ATM Program
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 20 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised the agents and their respective affiliates, including Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Huntington Securities, Inc., and Wedbush Securities Inc., in connection with the implementation of the ATM Program of LTC Properties, Inc. The program, which includes a forward component, was established on Novem  more

Peel Region Innovates in Delivery of Water Billing Services With Oracle Cloud Technology
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Nov. 20 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * One of Canada's largest municipalities enhances customer service and speeds billing with Oracle Energy and Water and Red Clay Consulting * * * Peel Region, a municipality west of Toronto, has implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing Cloud Service to enhance service for its water billing account holders. By upgrading its on-premises solution to t  more

Qualcomm Sets New Growth Targets, Showcasing Company's Opportunity as On-Device AI Accelerates Demand for Its Technologies
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 20 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Highlights: * Unique Position at the Edge Drives an Expanded TAM of ~$900 billion by 2030 * Transformation Redefines Qualcomm, Diversifies Customer Base and Accelerates Growth * * * Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), a connected computing leader, today outlined its significant opportunities for growth and diversification  more

Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Neuroscientists Discover How the Brain Slows Anxious Breathing
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Salk scientists identify brain circuit used to consciously slow breathing and confirm this reduces anxiety and negative emotions * * * Deep breath in, slow breath out... Isn't it odd that we can self-soothe by slowing down our breathing? Humans have long used slow breathing to regulate their emotions, and practices like yoga and mindfulness have even popularized formal  more

Stanford University: Groundwater Pumping Drives Rapid Sinking in California
STANFORD, California, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news release: * * * A new study from Stanford researchers shows central California's vast San Joaquin Valley has sunk at a record pace since 2006. Strategic recharging of aquifers could help slow or stop the sinking. In brief * Overpumping groundwater has caused land in parts of the San Joaquin Valley to sink by over one foot per year in many years since 2006. * Rapid and uneven sinking has forced multimillio  more

UC Merced-Led WE Will! Awards $14.2 Million to Education, Health Partners
MERCED, California, Nov. 20 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Alyssa Johansen, UC Merced UC Merced-led WE Will! Workforce and Education Collaborative has awarded an additional $4.2 million to education and healthcare partners in Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. A total of 21 health care and education projects focusing on "recovery with equity" initiatives received funding in the second round. "Through collaborative efforts with educational insti  more

UC-Riverside: Tiny Worm Makes for Big Evolutionary Discovery
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UC Riverside scientists have described 'Uncus,' the oldest ecdysozoan and the first from the Precambrian period * * * Everyone has a past. That includes the millions of species of insects, arachnids, and nematode worms that make up a major animal group called the Ecdysozoa. Until recently, details about this group's most distant past have been elusive. But a UC Riverside  more

UC-San Diego: Mass Education Was Designed to Quash Critical Thinking
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * In a new book, a UC San Diego political scientist argues that governments seek to educate their citizens not to expand people's minds, but to mold them into obedient subjects. * * * Education should promote deep inquiry and individual autonomy -- but often, it has been used as a vehicle for indoctrination. That's what Agustina S. Paglayan, a UC San Diego assistant professo  more

UC-San Diego: Mass Education Was Designed to Quash Critical Thinking
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * In a new book, a UC San Diego political scientist argues that governments seek to educate their citizens not to expand people's minds, but to mold them into obedient subjects. * * * Education should promote deep inquiry and individual autonomy -- but often, it has been used as a vehicle for indoctrination. That's what Agustina S. Paglayan, a UC San Diego assistant professo  more

UC-Santa Cruz: Imperial Valley's Lithium Reserves Could Power a Global Energy Transition. But Will They Also Fuel Local Economies?
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Allison Arteaga Soergel In California's Imperial Valley, local history is filled with broken economic development promises. In the 1900's, the introduction of irrigation was supposed to bring a flourishing agriculture industry. But an irrigation mishap accidentally created a massive lake called the Salton Sea. This was then promoted as a tourist attraction, but that failed  more

UCLA Receives Nearly $20 Million for Electric Transit Projects
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * The grant will support California's first wireless charging roadway and BruinBus expansion Key takeaways * The state grant will support the the expansion of UCLA's BruinBus fleet and its expansion to 100% electric. It will also fund California's first electric road charging system, at UCLA. * The wireless charging roadway project follows the deployment of the nation's first public elect  more

UCSF Joins I-Corps' New Regional Innovation Hub for the Northwest
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Training will help entrepreneurs at UCSF develop their ideas into companies. * * * UC San Francisco is part of a new Northwest Region Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub funded by the National Science Foundation to train faculty and student entrepreneurs on how to commercialize their research. The Hub, which will receive up to $15 million over five-years, will be led  more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Mission Critical - Improving Software Development for Space Defense
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 20 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Researchers at USC ISI guide the United States Space Force towards the agile methodology * * * "In the Department of Defense, they develop systems that can't fail," says Mike Orosz, a research director at USC Viterbi's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) who has collaborated with the U.S. Space Force (USSF) for the past seven years. To ensure that new def  more

USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Most Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Compare Prescription Drug Plans - And May Be Sticking With Bad Plans
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news release: Every fall, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have the chance to pick a new stand-alone prescription drug plan that may be better suited for them, but most stick with the same plan. A new study published in Health Affairs Scholar suggests that 52% of Medicare beneficiaries with stand-alone Part D plans did not switch because t  more