BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift (4/2) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift" (420) Logline: The Abbott teachers turn their open house into a carwash to help raise money for the school. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/abb  more

BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 806 (Hollywood Week: Idol Arena) (3/31) MONDAY, MARCH 31 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "806 (Hollywood Week: Idol Arena)" (806) Logline: In the high stakes of Hollywood Week, singers battle through intense challenges and group performances. Luke, Lionel and Carrie face tough decisions that shape the competitors' futures. (TV-PG, L  more

PALO ALTO, California, March 18 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Araris Biotech's up to $1.14 Billion Acquisition by Taiho Pharmaceutical New York - March 17, 2025 - Cooley advised Araris Biotech, a Swiss biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by Japan-based Taiho Pharmaceutical for up to $1.14 billion in cash. Under the terms of the agreement, Taiho Pharmaceutical will pay Araris $  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Rule to Stop the Flood of Robocalls Continues fight against annoying and illegal robocalls and robotexts OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Bonta today joined 28 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in Insurance Marketing Coalition v. FCC, in support of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule which would limit unwanted roboca  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes the U.S. Department of State's Proposal to Remove Gender Markers from Passport Applications OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of State's proposal to eliminate the option of "X" as a marker for gender on U.S. passports for indivi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following proclamation on March 17, 2025: * * * Governor Newsom proclaims United States Navy Week 2025 Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 17, 2025 through March 23, 2025, as United States Navy Week. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION California proudly plays a crucial role in our nation's defense. We host Naval Base Sa  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating Los Angeles Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506 **The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve** OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assemb  more

LONG BEACH, California, March 18 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * CSU Leaders Call for a Stop to Proposed Budget Cuts During Advocacy Week, CSU leaders and advocates are gathering in Sacramento, pushing against an 8% proposed cut. In legislative meetings and in the halls of the Capitol, California State University supporters are making their voices heard about proposed cuts to the CSU system's budget. CSU leaders and other advocates are gathering in Sa  more

CAMARILLO, California, March 18 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUCI biology professor partners with Cottage Health to research the effect of artificial sweeteners How do artificial sweeteners affect a woman managing a chronic disease like cancer, diabetes or hypertension? CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Professor of Biology Nitika Parmar plans to research this question in partnership with Cottage Health, thanks to a $28,477 gran  more

FULLERTON, California, March 18 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUF School of Nursing Celebrates 50 Years of Health Care Excellence After spending 15 years in marketing, John Jadia's passion for service and helping others called him to pursue another career in nursing. Although nervous about entering a new field, he found invaluable support in Cal State Fullerton's School of Nursing, where he gained hands-on clinical experience and de  more

BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Doctor Odyssey: Spring Break (4/3) THURSDAY, APRIL 3 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Doctor Odyssey: "Spring Break" (111) Logline: Spring break hits The Odyssey as three college "vixens" set their sights on Max. Meanwhile, Tristan faces his drinking problem while other passengers' struggles keep the medical team on their toes. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.   more

PALO ALTO, California, March 18 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * EsoBiotec Announces up to $1 Billion Acquisition by AstraZeneca San Diego and London - March 17, 2025 - Cooley advised EsoBiotec, a biotechnology company pioneering in vivo cell therapies that has demonstrated promising early clinical activity, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by AstraZeneca (London Stock Exchange/Nasdaq Stockholm/Nasdaq: AZN) for up to $1 billion on a cash- and debt-free  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advises Forestar Group Inc. in $500 Million Private Offering of Senior Notes and $330 Million Tender Offer for Outstanding Notes Gibson Dunn advised Forestar Group Inc. in a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.500% senior notes due 2033. The proceeds of the notes offering were used to fund Forestar's tender offer to purc  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 3.17.25 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 10 Superior Court Judges: two in Alameda County; three in Los Angeles County; one in Merced County; one in Orange County; two in San Bernardino County; and one in San Francisco County. Alameda County Superior Court Doris Ng, of Alameda County, has been appo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom proclaims United States Navy Week 2025 Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 17, 2025 through March 23, 2025, as United States Navy Week. The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: *** Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/03/17/98884/  more

BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Grey's Anatomy: Don't You (Forget About Me) (4/3) THURSDAY, APRIL 3 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (2113) Logline : Amelia and Simone attempt to perform a high-stakes and groundbreaking brain surgery. Teddy and Bailey attend a medical conference and run into Dr. Cass Beckman. Meanwhile, Jo struggles with her irritati  more

BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * HOST CONAN O'BRIEN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS RAJ KAPOOR AND KATY MULLAN REUNITE FOR 98TH OSCARS(r) Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan (Courtesy of AMPAS) and Conan O'Brien (Disney/Andrew Eccles*) For a second consecutive year, Emmy(r) Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O'Brien will return to host "The Oscars(r)" broadcast, and Emmy Awar  more

ENCINO, California, March 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Announces $4.25M Sale of Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in Augusta, Georgia AUGUSTA, Ga., March 17, 2025 - 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 a 64-room Wingate by Wyndham hotel property in Augusta, Georgia for $4.25 million. "This sale hi  more

ENCINO, California, March 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.9M Sale of 82-Room Baymont by Wyndham Hotel in Lake City, Florida LAKE CITY, Fla., March 17, 2025 - 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 an 82-room Baymont by Wyndham hotel property in Lake City, Florida for $3.9 million.   more

ENCINO, California, March 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.23M Sale of Net-Leased U.S. Bank Property in Gilbert, Arizona GILBERT, Ariz., March 17, 2025 - 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 a net-leased U.S. Bank property in Gilbert, Arizona for $3,230,000. "This sale underscores   more

ENCINO, California, March 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale-Leaseback of a Medical Office Property in Rochester Hills, Michigan ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 17, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale-leaseback of a 9,231-square-foot medical office property leased to Stonebrooke F  more

ENCINO, California, March 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $6.1 Million Sale of Net-Leased Diamonds Direct in Oak Brook, Illinois OAK BROOK, Ill., March 17, 2025 - 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 a net-leased Diamonds Direct property located in Oak Brook, Illinois for $6,115,00  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Microelectronics Go from Lab to Fab at UC San Diego's Qualcomm Institute Story by: Phoebe Skok - pskok@ucsd.edu Little more than a year after the Microelectronics Commons program kicked off, University of California San Diego researchers have already made significant strides in bringing novel semiconductor technologies from possibility to prototype and beyond. Between 2023 and 20  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 18 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Next Generation Snapdragon G Series Portfolio Uplevels Handheld Gaming Experiences Highlights: * The next generation of the Snapdragon G Series includes Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, and Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, each tailored to deliver next-level performance and immersive gaming experiences. * The Snapdragon G Seri  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises HIG Capital in 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC Investment Paul Hastings LLP advised HIG Capital, a leading alternative investment firm, in a strategic investment by one of its affiliates in 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC, two leading destination management companies. Global Corporate Department Chair Amit Mehta and partner Kelly Padgett led the  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Industrial Growth Partners in SENS Holdings, LLC Acquisition Paul Hastings LLP advised Industrial Growth Partners, a specialist private investment partnership that invests exclusively in industrial sector middle-market companies in partnership with management teams, in its acquisition of SENS Holdings, LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of batte  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Music Industry Practice Chair Sid Fohrman Interviewed in Law360 Pulse Q&A In a Law360 Pulse Q&A, chair of the firm's Music Industry practice Sid Fohrman discusses how his arrival at Paul Hastings institutionalized the firm's existing capabilities around the music industry, why listeners will always appreciate hearing music created by people regardless of AI a  more

PALO ALTO, California, March 18 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Poppi Announces $1.95 Billion Sale to PepsiCo Seattle - March 17, 2025 - Cooley advised VNGR Beverage (doing business as poppi), a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, on its acquisition by PepsiCo (Nasdaq: PEP) for $1.95 billion, including an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing. Lawyers Nick   more

MENLO PARK, California, March 18 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news on March 17, 2025: * * * Robinhood Launches Prediction Markets Hub Today, Robinhood Derivatives, LLC (RHD) announced a prediction markets hub directly within the Robinhood App, giving customers the opportunity to trade on the outcomes of some of the world's biggest events. At launch, the hub will allow customers to trade contracts for what the upper bound of the target fed funds rate  more

BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1616 (4/4) FRIDAY, APRIL 4 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1616" (1616) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas, including a piece of history delivered, a virtual theme park experience, eco-friendly plantable pots, and a culturally unique greeting card. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: htt  more

STANFORD, California, March 18 -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * 'Microlightning' in water droplets may have sparked life on Earth A Stanford study shows that electrical charges in sprays of water can cause chemical reactions that form organic molecules from inorganic materials. The findings provide evidence that microlightning may have helped create the building blocks necessary for early life on the planet. Life may not have begun with a dramatic lightning strike into  more

BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Conners: Fame, Flying Fists, and Cold Feet (4/2) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - The Conners: "Fame, Flying Fists, and Cold Feet" (702) Logline : The Conners get a taste of fame when their family restaurant is featured in a reality TV show, which inspires Becky to become an influencer. Meanwhile, Jackie and Dan meet with a lawyer, and Darlene  more

BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: April Fools (4/1) TUESDAY, APRIL 1 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "April Fools" (713) Logline : An April Fools' prank on LAPD's social media leads to citywide chaos. Meanwhile, John's T.O. skills are tested, Wesley is assigned a challenging case, and Tim and Lucy play a joke on the team. (TV-14, V) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. ***   more

IRVINE, California, March 18 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior Review study has important implications for early intervention, prevention strategies Irvine, Calif., March 17, 2025 -- Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world's children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 18 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Ari Shapiro is 2025 Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture speaker Shapiro is a host on All Things Considered, the most-listened-to afternoon news program in the United States Ari Shapiro, host of NPR's All Things Considered, will be the speaker at the 56th Annual Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture. The event is free and open to the public, and will be Monday, April 21, at 6 p.m. in the Univ  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 18 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Lo-Def to Hi-Def, A Better way to Pinpoint Where Seizures Begin UCSF study shows that higher electrode density increases seizure onset zones among physicians and results in better outcomes for drug-resistant epilepsy patients. When you replace an older cell phone or TV with a new high-resolution device, the visuals can be strikingly different - all of a sudden you  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, March 18 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Workshop aims to create speech AI for all By Emily Cerf Having a phone conversation with an AI-powered robot is a common and frustrating experience -- particularly for people who stutter or have other diverse patterns of speech. To address the poor performance of speech AI systems for this community, a team of researchers is studying and seeking solutions to the technical and   more

PASADENA, California, March 17 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Watson Lecture: Brian Jacobson Explores the Surprising Connections Between Extractive Industries and Hollywood What does oil have to do with making movies? On March 26, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. PDT in Caltech's Beckman Auditorium, Brian Jacobson, professor of visual culture, will discuss how Hollywood grew up alongside the oil industry in Los Angeles and how the extractive industries used films  more

BURBANK, California, March 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: You're the Worst Person In the World (4/1) TUESDAY, APRIL 1 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "You're the Worst Person In the World" (312) Logline: While grappling with his own trauma, Will goes undercover at Olas Collective, a suspicious wellness community, to uncover the truth behind the organization and investigate a string of deaths tied t  more