Thursday - October 30, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Thursday October 02, 2025 ( 35 items )  

'DANCING WITH THE STARS' CELEBRATES THE MAGIC ON 'DISNEY NIGHT' OCT. 7
BURBANK, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'DANCING WITH THE STARS' CELEBRATES THE MAGIC ON 'DISNEY NIGHT' OCT. 7 * "Disney Night" -- It's the most enchanting night of the season as "Dancing with the Stars" celebrates the spirit of Disney, in honor of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. The 11 remaining couples take the ballroom on a wondrous journey, dancing to songs inspired by beloved Disney film  more

'High Potential' Season Premiere Vaults to Nearly 16 Million in First Week Across Platforms
BURBANK, California, Sept. 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'High Potential' Season Premiere Vaults to Nearly 16 Million in First Week Across Platforms * Disney/Jessica Perez* * After seven days of sampling across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, ABC's hit drama "High Potential" vaulted to 15.9 million Total Viewers in its highly anticipated Season 2 premiere.  * Excluding linear encores, the show   more

'Turn of the Tide' - Netflix Unveils the Trailer of the Second Season
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * 'Turn of the Tide' - Netflix Unveils the Trailer of the Second Season Today, Netflix has unveiled the official trailer, poster, and new images for the second season of the Portuguese series that became a global hit with its first season, Turn of the Tide. The six new episodes will be available on Netflix on October 17, with a third season already confirmed, which  more

Blue Shield of California Announces 2026 Medicare Plans That Prioritize Reliable and Affordable Coverage for Seniors
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 2 -- The Blue Shield of California issued the following news release: * * * Blue Shield of California Announces 2026 Medicare Plans that Prioritize Reliable and Affordable Coverage for Seniors From digital tools to food and produce allowances for qualifying members, Blue Shield delivers benefits that reflect what Californians need most. * OAKLAND, Calif. (Oct 1, 2025) - Blue Shield of California is helping Medicare-eligible Californians prepare for 2026 with   more

California American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Announce $30,000 Grant to Support Wayfinder Family Services
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * California American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Announce $30,000 Grant to support Wayfinder Family Services LOS ANGELES - Calif. (October 1, 2025) - California American Water, in collaboration with the American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced today that the Foundat  more

CalState-Channel Islands: B.A. in Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation Coming Fall 2026
CAMARILLO, California, Oct. 2 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * New B.A. in Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation coming fall 2026 CSU Channel Islands will launch a groundbreaking Bachelor of Arts in Spanish-English Translation & Interpretation in Fall 2026, with applications opening October 1. This new program - the first of its kind in the CSU system - prepares students to meet the demand for professional translators   more

CalState-Fullerton: Titan-Trained Educator Strives to Help Teachers Avoid Burnout
FULLERTON, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Titan-Trained Educator Strives to Help Teachers Avoid Burnout Alum's Research on 'Rethinking Support for Teachers' Published in The High School Journal * During his 27-year teaching career, Cal State Fullerton alum Jason Euston, admittedly, has grappled with teacher burnout. "I experienced my own bout with burnout as I struggled to balance my teaching workload wit  more

Cleared for kickoff: American Airlines adds more flights for the Big Game
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Cleared for kickoff: American Airlines adds more flights for the Big Game * * American will increase operations to San Jose, California (SJC) more than 450% for football's biggest weekend. * Between Feb. 5 and 10, 2026, American will add more than 10,000 seats to and from SJC. * Building on the airline's largest-ever fall football schedule, fans can start booking flights now. FOR  more

Dancing with the Stars: Disney Night (10/7)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Dancing with the Stars: Disney Night (10/7) * TUESDAY, OCT. 7 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Dancing with the Stars: "Disney Night" (3404) Logline : It's the most enchanting night as "Dancing with the Stars" celebrates Disney, in honor of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. The 11 remaining couples take the ballroom on a journey, dancing to songs inspired by D  more

eBay Launches New Global Brand Campaign: 'eBay Stories'
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 1 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay Launches New Global Brand Campaign: 'eBay Stories' * SAN JOSE, CA, October 1, 2025 -- Today, eBay launches its new global brand campaign, "eBay Stories," in the U.S. -- a celebration of the unique stories, passions, and connections that make every purchase on its marketplace meaningful. The cam  more

Heat-Rechargeable Design Powers Nanoscale Molecular Machines
PASADENA, California, Oct. 1 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Heat-Rechargeable Design Powers Nanoscale Molecular Machines * Though it might seem like science fiction, scientists are working to build nanoscale molecular machines that can be designed for myriad applications, such as "smart" medicines and materials. But like all machines, these tiny devices need a source of power, the way electronic appliances use electricity or living cells use ATP (a  more

Honoring a Visionary: UC San Diego Library Endowment Established in Memory of Naomi Broering
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Honoring a Visionary: UC San Diego Library Endowment Established in Memory of Naomi Broering Gift from Gregory A. Chauncey expands access to health sciences collections and celebrates the life and lasting impact of a pioneering leader in medical librarianship By Nikki Kolupailo - nkolupailo@ucsd.edu UC San Diego Library has announced the establishment of the Naomi Cordero Broering-  more

Introducing "Netflix Creators Dojo" in Japan to Support Talent Development
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following statement on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Introducing "Netflix Creators Dojo" in Japan to Support Talent Development As part of our ongoing commitment to nurturing local creative talent, we've debuted the Netflix Creators Dojo in Japan -- a new program designed to support and inspire emerging voices in video production. Coinciding with our 10th anniversary in Japan, the initiative brings together   more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.25M Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Property in Brownsburg, Indiana
ENCINO, California, Oct. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.25M Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Property in Brownsburg, Indiana BROWNSBURG, Ind., Oct. 1, 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 single-tenant net-lease industrial building in Brownsburg, Indiana, for $4.25 million  more

Marian's Silvia Quezada '26 Honored with National STEM Scholarship and Leadership Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian's Silvia Quezada '26 Honored with National STEM Scholarship and Leadership Award * Marian University senior Silvia Quezada '26 has been recognized nationally for her excellence in STEM with both a scholarship and a leadership award from Great Minds in STEM (GMiS). Quezada will receive the Maria Odelia Amaro Scholarship for Women in Engineering and be honored for her leadership at the GMiS Conference,  more

Motors & Armatures to Sell Parts Division to CSW Industrials for $650 Million
BEVERLY HILLS, California, Oct. 2 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * Motors & Armatures to Sell Parts Division to CSW Industrials for $650 Million Transaction follows significant operational transformation of MARS under Platinum Equity ownership MARS to continue investing in growth of equipment business * LOS ANGELES (Oct. 1, 2025) - Platinum Equity portfolio company Motors & Armatures (MARS) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement  more

Netflix Announces Swedish Crime Series The Case From 'Lupin' Creator George Kay
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 30 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Netflix Announces Swedish Crime Series The Case From 'Lupin' Creator George Kay Netflix today announced The Case, a new Swedish crime series created and written by George Kay (Lupin, Hijack, The Long Shadow). All 5 episodes are directed by Kristoffer Nyholm. Jakob Oftebro and Peter Andersson have been cast to play the leading roles of Lead Investigator Thoma  more

Netflix Unveils Trailer For 'Kurukshetra': Mahabharata's Battlefield Knew No Friends or Enemies - Only Dharma and Destiny
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Unveils Trailer For 'Kurukshetra': Mahabharata's Battlefield Knew No Friends or Enemies -- Only Dharma and Destiny Kurukshetra, Netflix's groundbreaking new animated series, brings the timeless saga of the Mahabharata to life from the perspective of 18 warriors, each wrestling with moral dilemmas, decisions and destinies that forever changed the course of history. At the  more

Oracle Achieves Swift Compatible Application for Payments 2025
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Achieves Swift Compatible Application for Payments 2025 * Oracle Financial Services today announced that Oracle Banking Payments has been validated as a Swift Compatible Application. With this achievement, financial institutions can feel confident in leveraging Oracle's solutions to help meet Swift standards for paymen  more

Oracle Health and Life Sciences Strengthens Industry Ecosystem with Enhanced Partner Program
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Health and Life Sciences Strengthens Industry Ecosystem with Enhanced Partner Program * Extending the benefits of the Oracle partner program, Oracle Health and Life Sciences is expanding its offering to incorporate more training and accreditation for healthcare and life sciences verticals. The enhanced program will str  more

Oracle Named a Market Leader in AI Agents and Conversational AI
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Named a Market Leader in AI Agents and Conversational AI * Oracle has been recognized as Exemplary for product and consumer experiences in both the 2025 ISG Research Buyers Guide(tm) for AI Agents and the 2025 ISG Research Buyers Guide(tm) for Conversational AI for Workforce. In an evaluation of 20 and 18 vendors respe  more

Qualcomm Achieves Complete Victory Over Arm in Litigation Challenging Licensing Agreements
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 2 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Qualcomm Achieves Complete Victory Over Arm in Litigation Challenging Licensing Agreements Highlights: * U.S. District Court confirms Qualcomm's December 2024 jury trial victory and rejects Arm's remaining claims. * Final judgment entered in favor of Qualcomm and Nuvia. * Outcome further validates strength of  more

San Francisco Conservatory of Music: School Grants Pave Way for Alumni's New Album, Label, and Tour
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 -- The San Francisco Conservatory of Music issued the following news: * * * School Grants Pave Way for Alumni's New Album, Label, and Tour Alumni Patrick Galvin and Jennifer Hou are touring behind 'Dear Camilla,' an album and multimedia show originally funded through the Professional Development and Engagement Center (PDEC). By Alex Heigl A Pre-College graduate, he returned to the Conservatory for his master's degree, which unfortunately overlapped with   more

Slack Expands Platform to Power Secure, Context-Aware AI Apps and Agents Built on Conversational Data
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Slack Expands Platform to Power Secure, Context-Aware AI Apps and Agents Built on Conversational Data * The new real-time search API and Model Context Protocol server give developers flexible, secure access to Slack's conversational data With these innovations, partners and developers can build AI apps and agents that  more

Target Heads to Hawkins: Retailer Reveals Plans to Be Ultimate 'Stranger Things 5' Fan Destination
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Target Heads to Hawkins: Retailer Reveals Plans to Be Ultimate 'Stranger Things 5' Fan Destination More than 150 new Stranger Things-inspired items arrive at Target starting in October including apparel, accessories, food and beverages, home, collectibles and more Target will debut a dedicated in-store and online shopping destination for fans, launching with Stranger Things 5,   more

The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results Via Webcast * BURBANK, Calif., October 1, 2025 - The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will host a live audio webcast to discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2025 financial results beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Disne  more

UC-Irvine: Brain Shape Changes Could Offer Early Warning Signs of Dementia
IRVINE, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Brain shape changes could offer early warning signs of dementia UC Irvine research shows that the brain's shifting geometry is tied to memory loss, dementia risk * Study suggests that brain shape can serve as a reliable indicator of its overall health. * The researchers say their geometric approach could eventually provide new markers for identifying dementia risk * Th  more

UC-Riverside: Most Inland Empire Residents Say They are Struggling
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Most Inland Empire residents say they are struggling UC Riverside surveys reveal low well-being but highlight paths for improvement Author: David Danelski A pair of UC Riverside studies paint a revealing picture of life in Southern California's Inland Empire--a fast-growing region east of Los Angeles where a majority of residents report they are struggling to get by. The research  more

UC-Riverside: Rare Fossil Reveals Ancient Leeches Weren't Bloodsuckers
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Rare fossil reveals ancient leeches weren't bloodsuckers 430-million-year-old fossil upends assumptions Author: Jules Bernstein A newly described fossil reveals that leeches are at least 200 million years older than scientists previously thought, and that their earliest ancestors may have feasted not on blood, but on smaller marine creatures. "This is the only body foss  more

UC-San Diego: Climate Questions Are Human Questions
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Climate Questions Are Human Questions UC San Diego's Deepti Chatti puts people at the center of energy, environment and climate questions, from wildfire resilience in California to sustainable development in India By Inga Kiderra - ikiderra@ucsd.edu and Melanie Poppel - mdpoppel@ucsd.edu When people think about energy, they often picture power plants, grids and technology. That's p  more

UC-Santa Cruz: 'Future-guided' AI Improves Seizure Prediction
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * 'Future-guided' AI improves seizure prediction Engineers developed a deep learning method that manipulates time to make better predictions. Key takeaways * AI-powered seizure detection offers up to 44.8% improved performance for predicting seizures compared to baseline methods. * The method is relevant for a wide range of fields that use time series. By Emily Cerf In  more

UCSC Police Department Achieves International Accreditation for Excellence
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UCSC Police Department achieves international accreditation for excellence The department's accreditation marks an important milestone, highlighting priorities of accountability, service, and community partnership. * The University of California, Santa Cruz Police Department has received accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (I  more

Universities Unite to Lead National Effort for Strategic, Inclusive Campus Governance
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Universities unite to lead national effort for strategic, inclusive campus governance New center provides research-based tools to help boards and campus leaders navigate complex challenges and advance their missions * As higher education faces unprecedented pressures from political interference, budget constraints and evolving student needs, the University of Michigan and University of California Rive  more

University of California: Weakness Persists in U.S. and California Economies
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Weakness persists in U.S. and California economies UCLA Anderson Forecast: Risk of rising layoffs leading to a recession is a tangible possibility * Since the June release of UCLA Anderson Forecast's second quarterly report (https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-anderson-forecast-u-s-california-economies-slow-amid-persistent-economic-geopolitical-uncertainties) of 2025, the U.  more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Robots, Meet Your Teacher - Yourselves
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Robots, Meet Your New Teacher: Yourselves A USC Viterbi graduate student team co-developed a new robotic system that adapts and learns every second. By Sammy Bovitz Imagine a robot that can learn from its mistakes with no human input. It sounds like a scene out of a "Star Wars" movie, but a study conducted by a USC Viterbi team this spring showed it was pos  more