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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Thursday August 28, 2025 ( 41 items )  

'Genie, Make a Wish' Teaser Hints at a Magical Showdown Between Kim Woo-bin and Suzy
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 28 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * 'Genie, Make a Wish' Teaser Hints at a Magical Showdown Between Kim Woo-bin and Suzy The teaser trailer for the highly anticipated reunion of Kim Woo-bin and Suzy in Genie, Make a Wish has been unveiled. Premiering globally on October 3, the series promises a lighthearted escape filled with magic, destiny, and playful mischief. The series follows a genie (Kim Woo-bin) awakened  more

Abigail Spanberger Admits She Would Turn Virginia Into Sanctuary State for Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Abigail Spanberger Admits She Would Turn Virginia Into Sanctuary State for Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens Abigail Spanberger, famous for failing to take a firm stance on the most important issues to Virginia voters, finally made clear one action she will take if elected governor: turning Virginia into a sanctuary state for violent criminal illegal aliens just like California and New York. Accord  more

Agilent Reports Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 27 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: * * * Agilent Reports Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results * Financial Tables | Printer Friendly Version Highlights * Revenue of $1.74 billion for the third quarter ended July 31, 2025, exceeding revenue guidance and representing growth of 10.1% reported and up   more

Cadence Completes Acquisition of Arm Artisan Foundation IP Business
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * Cadence Completes Acquisition of Arm Artisan Foundation IP Business SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the Arm Artisan foundation IP business, consisting of standard cell librari  more

California Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison For Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl in Central Pennsylvania
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * California Man Sentenced To 97 Months In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Fentanyl In Central Pennsylvania HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Donnie Woods, age 45, of Northridge, California, was sentenced to 97 months' imprisonment by United States Distr  more

California State University-Bakersfield: Actor BD Wong to Headline Kegley Institute's Fall Lecture
BAKERSFIELD, California, Aug. 28 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * Actor BD Wong to headline Kegley Institute's Fall Lecture Lecture among several KIE events being held throughout semester * Award-winning actor and activist BD Wong will be the featured speaker of the Kegley Institute of Ethics' Fall Lecture. The free event, titled "An Evening with Actor BD Wong: From Exclusion to Inclusion," will be held on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Dore Theatre. Won  more

CSU Sees Boost in California Resident Enrollment
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 28 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Sees Boost in California Resident Enrollment By Alisia Ruble The California State University continues to be a top choice for California residents seeking high-quality, affordable higher education. Preliminary data show that enrollment across the CSU system has surpassed fall 2024 numbers, with more than 5,300 additional California residents enrolling for fall 2025. Total student headcount is  more

CSUF Is First Public University in OC to Offer School Social Work Credential
FULLERTON, California, Aug. 28 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUF Is First Public University in OC to Offer School Social Work Credential In New Credential Program, Students Gain 600 Hours of School Internship Experience * Social work graduate student Jessica Munoz Garcia wants to work in the public school setting to support students who may face systemic barriers to academic success. "As someone who grew up in the public school s  more

Donation Acceptance Agreements pave way for new port of entry at Otay Mesa East
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Donation Acceptance Agreements pave way for new port of entry at Otay Mesa East * SAN DIEGO -- Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the General Services Administration, the California Department of Transportation, and the San Diego Association of Governments announced the execution of Donation Acceptance Agreements formalizing their agreement to constru  more

Earthjustice Responds to Trump Administration Attack on Cherished National Forests
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Earthjustice Responds to Trump Administration Attack on Cherished National Forests * Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today began the process to repeal the Roadless Rule, a landmark conservation policy that was enacted in 2001 to protect nearly 45 million acres of pristine public lands nationwide. The Roadless Rule was extremely popular when enact  more

EPA Faces Lawsuit, Sets Deadlines for Ozone Compliance in California, Arizona
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is facing a lawsuit from two environmental groups that is compelling the agency to act on air quality standards in parts of California and Arizona. The Center for Biological Diversity and the Center for Environmental Health filed a complaint alleging the EPA failed to determine if the Mariposa County, California, and Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona, areas met ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards by their designated attainment  more

FERC: California Department of Water Resources Seeks to Alter Water Flow for Hydropower Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Water Resources has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to alter water flow limits at the South SWP Hydropower Hydroelectric Project. The proposal seeks a temporary change to the current license, allowing for a substantial increase in water deliveries from Pyramid Lake to Lake Piru. The application, submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on June 30, 2025, asks to raise the yearly delivery limit   more

Former Silicon Valley CEO Charged with Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Former Silicon Valley CEO Charged with Fraud and Obstruction of Justice * A federal grand jury in the Northern District of California returned an indictment charging a Hawaii man with wire fraud, securities fraud, and obstruction in connection with a scheme to defraud investors of $170 million as the CEO and Founder of the social media company Get Together, a privately held social media startup kno  more

Fresno Restaurant Operator Charged With Hiring a Gang Member to Set Fire to Restaurant
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release: * * * Fresno Restaurant Operator Charged with Hiring a Gang Member to Set Fire to Restaurant Fresno restaurant operator Robert "Bobby" Salazar, 63, has been arrested on a federal complaint for arson of commercial property and arson in furtherance of a felony for directing a motorcycle gang member to set fire to an underperforming restaurant property, U.S  more

GA-ASI Marks Another Aviation First With YFQ-42A CCA Flight Testing
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 27 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Marks Another Aviation First With YFQ-42A CCA Flight Testing * SAN DIEGO - 27 August 2025 - The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, designed and developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), is now conducting flight testing in coordination with the U.S. Air Force. This historic achievement continues the company's rapid c  more

Gold Standard In Public Retirement System Design Series
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 28 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * The Gold Standard In Public Retirement System Design Series Best practices and recommendations to help states move into a more sustainable public pension model for employees and taxpayers. * Reason Foundation's Pension Integrity Project Gold Standard in Public Retirement System Design series reviews the best practices of state-level public retirement systems and provides a design framework for states   more

Justice Department Opens Investigation into California Environmental Protection Agency for Discriminatory Employment Practices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Opens Investigation into California Environmental Protection Agency for Discriminatory Employment Practices * The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL EPA), including the California Air Resources Board (CARB), to determine whether it may be engaged in employment practices that discriminate   more

Kennedy's attack on public health must be stopped
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Kennedy's attack on public health must be stopped * Contact: Media Relations Statement from APHA Executive Director Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, MD The abrupt attempt to oust Dr. Susan Monarez, the CDC's director just weeks after her Senate confirmation, is yet another glaring sign of Secretary Kennedy's failed leadership and reckless mismanagement. His t  more

Keysight Unveils Physical Layer Compliance Test Solution for HDMI to Meet Rising Demands for Ultra-High Resolution and High Dynamic Range
SANTA ROSA, California, Aug. 28 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Unveils Physical Layer Compliance Test Solution for HDMI to Meet Rising Demands for Ultra-High Resolution and High Dynamic Range New solution empowers engineers to meet HDMI Forum compliance standards while optimizing signal integrity and performance across high-bandwidth video applications * Keysight Technologi  more

Madera Man Arrested on Gun Charges and for Possessing Counterfeit U.S. Postal Service Keys
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release: * * * Madera Man Arrested on Gun Charges and for Possessing Counterfeit U.S. Postal Service Keys Brian Hindman, 49, of Madera, was arrested today on criminal complaint for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of counterfeit U.S. Postal Service keys, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court records, on July 25, 2025, as H  more

Movie Producer Arrested on Federal Indictment Charging Him With $12 Million Schemes to Defraud Victims, Including Film Projects
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Movie Producer Arrested on Federal Indictment Charging Him with $12 Million Schemes to Defraud Victims, Including Film Projects A former San Fernando Valley resident who worked as a producer and accountant in the movie business was arrested today on a 21-count federal grand jury indictment alleging he defrauded victims, including inde  more

Naval Research Laboratory: Above the Battle, Beyond the Horizon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Above the Battle, Beyond the Horizon By Nicholas E. M. Pasquini, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in conjunction with the Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O); the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment; Aerostar; and Lockheed Marti  more

NetApp Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Results
SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 28 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Results Net revenues of $1.56 billion for the first quarter News Summary * NetApp achieved the #1 market share position in all-flash storage for calendar Q1 2025, as reported by IDC/1 * All-flash array revenue grew 6% year-over-year to $893 million in Q1, for an annualized net revenue run r  more

NEWS: As Extreme Fire Danger Grips California, Sens. Schiff and Curtis Urge USDA to Address Resource and Firefighter Staffing Shortages at the Forest Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: As Extreme Fire Danger Grips California, Sens. Schiff and Curtis Urge USDA to Address Resource and Firefighter Staffing Shortages at the Forest Service * Bipartisan alarm comes as California faces extreme heat and fire risk and continues to battle the Gifford Fire, the largest wildfire so far this year, and other blazes Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis  more

NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2026
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 * NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported revenue for the second quarter ended July 27, 2025, of $46.7 billion, up 6% from the previous quarter and up 56% from a year ago. NVIDIA's Blackwell Data Center revenue grew   more

Oracle Enhances Electronic Data Capture Solution to Streamline Clinical Trials and Help Bring New Therapies to Market Faster
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Enhances Electronic Data Capture Solution to Streamline Clinical Trials and Help Bring New Therapies to Market Faster * Oracle today introduced significant advancements to its Electronic Data Capture (EDC) solution, Oracle Clinical One Data Collection. These new capabilities enable seamless interoperability with Elect  more

Padilla, Schiff, Friedman Push for Answers on DHS Presence During Redistricting Press Event
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Friedman Push for Answers on DHS Presence During Redistricting Press Event * Large, heavily armed federal presence prompts questions from California Democrats about the Trump Administration's political motivations and use of enforcement resources WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schif  more

Parkinson's Disease Drug Candidates Induce Unexpected Damaging Effects
PASADENA, California, Aug. 27 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Parkinson's Disease Drug Candidates Induce Unexpected Damaging Effects * Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting over 10 million people worldwide. Some forms of Parkinson's disease are characterized by an inability of cells to clean up dysfunctional mitochondria, the cells' "powerhouses," particularly in neural cells of the brain. Like batteries,  more

Photos | U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly visits SLAC
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 27 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Photos | U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly visits SLAC * Dig Deeper Related stories Press Release Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory The state-of-the-art 'big-data facility' unveils its first images and video, bringing the night sky to life like never before. June 23, 2025 * 11 min read News Feature  more

Playboy Completes Conversion of Preferred Stock to Common Shares
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Playboy Inc., Los Angeles, California, announced it has converted all of its outstanding Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into common stock, a move the company said will continue to improve its balance sheet. The conversion resulted in the issuance of nearly 12.5 million shares of common stock at a price of more than $1.74 per share. The conversion price was at a premium of over 6% to the common stock's closing price on the date of the conversion. According to the c  more

Rand Issues Commentary: How AI Is Changing Our Approach to Disasters
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 27 -- Rand issued the following commentary: * * * How AI Is Changing Our Approach to Disasters By Patrick S. Roberts Disaster losses are rising, and the stakes are high for reducing risk. Artificial intelligence (AI) promises new ways to spot danger sooner, coordinate relief more quickly, and save lives and property. But AI doesn't just drop neatly into a command center. To matter in practice, it must be shaped to the messy realities of emergency management--an  more

SEMICON Europa 2025 Spotlights Global Collaborations for European Economic Resilience
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 27 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMICON Europa 2025 Spotlights Global Collaborations for European Economic Resilience * Registration Open for 50th Anniversary Edition in Munich MUNICH, Germany -- August 27, 2025 -- SEMICON Europa 2025, co-located with productronica, will return to Munich from November 18-21 to mark its 50th ann  more

Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets Sept. 3 Hearing on Protecting Older Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Protecting Older Americans: Leveling the Playing Field for Older Workers" at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Nancy LeaMond, Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, AARP, Washington, DC * David Horton, Fair Business Practices  more

Stanislaus County Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Possessing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine With Intent to Distribute
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Stanislaus County Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Possessing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute Salvador Vega Rendon Jr., 33, of Turlock, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley to 16 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine and possessing   more

Stuck on Repeat: 'Same Day With Someone' Trailer Unveils Heartfelt Journey of Embracing Your Worst Days
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 28 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Stuck on Repeat: 'Same Day with Someone' Trailer Unveils Heartfelt Journey of Embracing Your Worst Days The main trailer for Netflix's Same Day with Someone is here, offering a glimpse of this whirlwind romantic comedy that turns one woman's worst day ever into a heartwarming adventure. The film follows Mesa Worathepanant, a high-society curator whose seemingly perfect life fal  more

Trump Administration Attempt to Repeal Roadless Rule Met With Widespread Opposition
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Attempt to Repeal Roadless Rule Met With Widespread Opposition * Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today opened an official rulemaking process to rescind the Roadless Rule, an extremely popular conservation policy enacted in 2001 to protect more than 45 million acres of pristine lands in national forests across 36 states and Pu  more

Trust for Public Land and Walker County Break Ground on Battlefield Connector Trail
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and Walker County Break Ground on Battlefield Connector Trail * Trust for Public Land (TPL), Walker County, and the City of Chickamauga broke ground today on Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail, a 2.2-mile multi-use trail that will link the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to downtown Chickamauga. Upon completion, the B  more

UCLA Health: Housing Aid Linked to Lower Medical Financial Hardship Among U.S. Renters With Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Housing aid linked to lower medical financial hardship among U.S. renters with cancer New UCLA-led study finds government housing assistance reduces risk of medical bill stress by nearly seven percentage points, highlighting potential for improved health and financial security * Government housing assistance was associated with a nearly seven-percentage point lower risk of experiencing fina  more

UCLA Scientists Uncover Brain Network Controlling Stress and Social Behavior in Mice
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA scientists uncover brain network controlling stress and social behavior in mice Findings could help develop targeted therapies for stress-related and social dysfunction disorders * A UCLA study has mapped a critical brain hub in mice that regulates stress responses and social behavior, shedding new light on the neural roots of psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disord  more

USMC Veteran Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Alejandro Barranco from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America": * * * Chairman Cornyn, Ranking Member Padilla, and Members of the Subcommittee: Good afternoon, my name is Alejandro Barranco. I am a proud Marine and the son of Narciso Barranco who was violently attacked and detained on Saturday  more

WKU Professor Awarded NSF EMBRACE-EAR Grant
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 28 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU Professor Awarded NSF EMBRACE-EAR Grant We are excited to share that Dr. Nahid Gani, Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS), has been awarded a National Science Foundation EMBRACE-EAR Grant to launch a pilot project on advanced prospectivity mapping for critical minerals in California's Mojave Desert, a USGS priority area, at WKU's Lands  more