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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday November 26, 2024 ( 24 items )  

AECOM Joint Venture to Provide Engineering Services for Metro Vancouver's Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 26 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: DALLAS (November 25, 2024) -- AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that its joint venture with Jacobs Consultancy Canada has been selected by Metro Vancouver to provide preliminary engineering services for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. The project seeks to upgrade the existing facility to meet regulatory requirements and ensure prote  more

Agilent Announces New Organizational Structure to Support Its Market-Focused Strategy
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 26 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced a new organizational structure to accelerate the company's operational transformation to drive higher growth through a market-focused, customer-centric enterprise strategy. The new structure, including new leadership roles, takes effect immediately.   more

Agilent Reports 4Q Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 26 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * Financial Tables (https://www.agilent.com/content/dam/about/newsroom/assets/q4fy24tables.xlsx), Printer Friendly Version Fourth-quarter fiscal year 2024 * Revenue of $1.70 billion, up 0.8% reported and down 0.3% core(1) from the fourth quarter of 2023. * GAAP net income of $351 million; ea  more

As California Achieves Historic Milestone, Gov. Newsom Commits to Restarting State's ZEV Rebate Program If Federal Tax Credit is Eliminated
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: California has surpassed 2 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) sold, reaffirming California's status as the country's leader in clean vehicles. This milestone comes a little over two years after California eclipsed the 1 million ZEV sales mark. To ensure the state's continued progress, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that if the incoming Trump Administration eliminates  more

Celebrity Family Feud: Rosie O'Donnell vs. Billy Porter (12/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/13/23)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 25 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST Celebrity Family Feud: "Rosie O'Donnell vs. Billy Porter" (910) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/13/23) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, this special holiday episode filled with surprises and cheer, features teams led by Rosie O'Donnell and Billy Porter as they battle it out to see who will win the grand prize for their selected charities. Watch episodes next day on   more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, and Lil Jon (12/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/2/24)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 25 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: "Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, and Lil Jon" (507) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/2/24) Logline: Celebrity contestants spin to win for charity on this special holiday episode with Chance the Rapper (SocialWorks), Dionne Warwick (North Jersey Community Research Initiative) and Lil Jon (Open Paths Counseling Center). Pat Sajak and Vanna   more

CSUCI Sociology Students Present Research at Statewide Family Justice Center Conference
CAMARILLO, California, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Sociology Lecturer Daniel Sandoval said there was "engagement and buzz" over CSUCI Sociology students' research presentations at a recent statewide Family Justice Center (FJC) conference in Oxnard. The conference was held at the CSUCI Boating Center where 24 CSUCI students in 12 research groups presented posters detailing their finding  more

Drought-Friendly UCR Turfgrass is Now on the Market
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The newly commercialized Coachella(TM) cultivar uses up to 65% less water than California's go-to choice for lawns * * * UC Riverside has licensed a new drought-resistant bermudagrass cultivar that may well change the landscape of Southern California and beyond. The agreement with licensee West Coast Turf will allow for the grass, which is being commercialized as Coachel  more

EBay: Living Our Values Assessment Update
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 26 -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following agency statement on Nov. 25, 2024: At eBay, we remain committed to living by our values, and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. This commitment drives us to regularly reflect on and assess our practices, policies and culture to ensure we're staying true to our mission to connect people and bu  more

Family Feud: Decades Of Laughs (12/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/9/24)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 25 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST Family Feud: Decades Of Laughs (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/9/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the special takes a look back at the past few decades of Family Feud, highlighting fan-favorite moments from the iconic series. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/family-feud-decades-of-laughs-12-11-r  more

GitLab Chief Financial Officer Brian Robins to Present at the Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 26 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: GitLab Inc., (NASDAQ: GTLB), the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform, today announced that GitLab Chief Financial Officer Brian Robins will present at the Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The fireside chat is scheduled for 2:3  more

GlobalFoundries and IDEMIA Secure Transactions to Enable Next-Generation Smart Card IC on GF 28ESF3 Platform
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 26 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: * * * Partnership will deliver 100% European-manufactured and tested smart card technology for secure and seamless transactions * * * MALTA, N.Y., November 25 2024 - Today GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) announced its collaboration with IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, to deliver IST's new smart card IC on GF's 28ESF3 process technology pla  more

GWU Media Tip Sheet Bird Flu Detected in Raw Milk
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Bird flu has been discovered in raw milk sold in California. It was detected during testing of whole raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC. Raw milk, which is not pasteurized, does not go through a process that kills bacteria and viruses. There have been no reported illnesses. The George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight and analysis. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact   more

Humboldt Students Accepted Into CSU Pre-Doctoral Program
ARCATA, California, Nov. 26 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: For the first time in 10 years, two Cal Poly Humboldt students, Journalism student Andres Felix and Psychology graduate student Shairy Jimenez Delgado, were selected to participate in the California State University's Pre-Doctoral Program as Sally Casanova Scholars. The CSU Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to support the doctoral aspirations of CSU students who have experienced econom  more

In Kern County, Gov. Newsom Continues 'California Jobs First' Tour at Low-Emissions Cement Plant
KERN COUNTY, California, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: Following last week's launch of a new economic framework that will help create more jobs, faster, Governor Gavin Newsom visited a sustainable, low-emissions cement plant in Lebec today to highlight job-creating efforts in Kern County. At National Cement, Governor Newsom toured the low-emissions plant and met with union workers and local leaders. Producing cement is known as  more

Intel AI Platforms at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 26 -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel's AI technology helped improve the Olympic Games for fans, organizers, viewers and athletes. * * * What's New: As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Intel implemented artificial intelligence platform technology to revolutionize the experience for fans, orga  more

Jones Lang LaSalle: $9.95M Sale of San Diego-Area Office Building Completed
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 26 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sales efforts for 16980 Via Tazon, a fully vacant, 35,312 SF office property in Rancho Bernardo * * * SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the $9.95 million sale of 16980 Via Tazon, a fully vacant office/flex building totaling 35,312 square feet in San Diego, California. JLL repres  more

Labor & Employment Attorney Aleshia Poole White Joins Fox Rothschild in San Francisco
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 26 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Aleshia Poole White to the San Francisco office as counsel in the Labor & Employment Department. Poole White advises businesses on a full range of labor and employment matters. She represents employers in workplace litigation at trial and on appeal before federal and state courts. She also handles cases before administrative agencies such as the Equal Emplo  more

Ripples From the Heart
PASADENA, California, Nov. 25 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Credit: The Graphics Fairy/Shutterstock/PhoenixStock Engineer Mory Gharib (PhD '83) delves into the mechanics of the body's most critical biological pump to reveal its secrets and develop lifesaving medical devices. By Katie NeithThe heart is an enigma that has mesmerized philosophers, physicians, and scientists for centuries. At its most basic level, it is a muscle that pumps blood throughout th  more

Shark Tank: 1610 (12/13)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 25 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: FRIDAY, DEC. 13 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST Shark Tank: "1610" (1610) Logline: The Tank is transformed into a winter wonderland, and entrepreneurs present Sharks with business opportunities that celebrate the magic of the holiday season. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/shark-tank-1610-12-13/ [Category: BizArts/Cultural]  more

Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to Next Door Lending in Sale to NerdWallet
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 26 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Next Door Lending in the sale to NerdWallet. Next Door Lending is a Michigan-based mortgage brokerage licensed in 25 states. NerdWallet is a California-based personal finance company and online lead provider for mortgage and insurance companies. Read the release here.. Taft's legal team included Bill Lentine, Jeremy Ellis, and Ryan Mardini. * * * Original text   more

The Great Christmas Light Fight: 1204 (12/12)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 25 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, DEC. 12 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST The Great Christmas Light Fight: "1204" (1204) Logline: The tree-mendous Christmas decor competition heats up as the Laakso, McCarty-Williams, Hetherington and Kittell families put their creative skills to the test to win the $50,000 grand prize and Light Fight trophy, with Taniya Nayak judging. 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST The Great Christmas Light Fight: "1201" (1  more

UC-Riverside: AI Optimizes Hog Farming Profitability
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Advanced machine learning streamlines market-timing decisions * * * Deciding when to bring a hog to market has never been an easy task. To maximize profits, farmers must gauge changing animal weights, pork prices, feed costs, and pen space, while also keeping an inventory of ready-for-market pigs to meet long-term contractual obligations with meat processors. With so man  more

Virginia Tech students take second place in commodity trading competition
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech's Commodity Investing by Students (COINS) organization the only student-run commodities trading group in the nation earned second place at the 2024 Undergraduate Commodities Competition. The team finished right behind the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in the annual event involving collegiate teams from North America held at the University of Houston. The top five teams also included students   more