Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Thursday October 02, 2025 ( 61 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:
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'DANCING WITH THE STARS' CELEBRATES THE MAGIC ON 'DISNEY NIGHT' OCT. 7
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"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
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'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:
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'High Potential' Season Premiere Vaults to Nearly 16 Million in First Week Across Platforms
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* 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
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'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:
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'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
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AVITA Medical Advocates for National RVUs, Payment Changes in Medicare
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- AVITA Medical, Valencia, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2026. The letter emphasizes the need for establishing national Relative Value Units (RVUs) for Skin Cell Suspension Autograft (SCSA) to ensure consistent and equitable access to innovative medical treatments for Medicare beneficiaries.
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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:
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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.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (Oct 1, 2025) - Blue Shield of California is helping Medicare-eligible Californians prepare for 2026 with
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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:
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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
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California Court Ruling Endangers Public Health by Failing to Require Processed Meat on Prop 65 List of Carcinogens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release:
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California Court Ruling Endangers Public Health by Failing to Require Processed Meat on Prop 65 List of Carcinogens
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SACRAMENTO--In a major blow to public health, the Superior Court of California has ruled that the State of California may ignore the dangers of processed meat, a product that the World Health Organization has classified as "'carcinogenic to huma
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California Employment Development Department Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Unemployment Data Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The California Employment Development Department (EDD), Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor raising serious concerns about proposed rule changes affecting the confidentiality and handling of unemployment compensation (UC) data. The proposed regulations, published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2025, aim to amend 20 C.F.R. Part 603, particularly regarding data availability for the Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Pr
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California Institute of Technology Urges Withdrawal of Proposed DHS Rule on Immigration for International Students
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's Proposed Rule that seeks to establish a fixed time period of admission for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. Caltech urges the DHS to withdraw the proposed regulation in its entirety, advocating for the continuation of admission for the duration of a student's status i
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California Insurance Commissioner Attempts to Limit Consumer Voices in Statewide Insurance Rate Hikes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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California Insurance Commissioner Attempts to Limit Consumer Voices in Statewide Insurance Rate Hikes
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WASHINGTON -- California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has proposed changing the rules that govern the intervenor compensation regulations, making it more difficult for consumer advocates to be compensated when they intervene in insurance rate hikes. The move would discourage interveno
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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:
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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
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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:
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Titan-Trained Educator Strives to Help Teachers Avoid Burnout
Alum's Research on 'Rethinking Support for Teachers' Published in The High School Journal
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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
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Chico nurses at Enloe Health to hold rally to protest closure of home health and hospice units
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Chico nurses at Enloe Health to hold rally to protest closure of home health and hospice units
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Registered nurses at Enloe Health, in Chico, Calif., will hold a rally on Thursday, Oct. 2, to protest Enloe's decision to close its home health and hospice units on Oct. 31, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) today.
Nurses are calling on the
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City of Hope Raises Concerns Over Proposed Visa Regulation Impacting Research and Patient Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- City of Hope, Duarte, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security addressing the proposed rule that seeks to establish a fixed time period of admission for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The organization expressed significant concerns regarding the implications of the rule on its operations, particularly regarding the training of graduate medical education
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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:
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Cleared for kickoff: American Airlines adds more flights for the Big Game
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* 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
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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:
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Dancing with the Stars: Disney Night (10/7)
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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
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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:
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eBay Launches New Global Brand Campaign: 'eBay Stories'
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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
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Edwards Lifesciences Urges Delay on Proposed Medicare Payment Policy Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns over proposed changes to payment policies affecting Medicare services in 2026. The letter outlines potential adverse impacts on patient access and healthcare delivery, urging the agency to reconsider its current plans.
Edwards highlights its commitment to improving patient lives through advanced medical technologies, incl
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Futures Without Violence Calls on DOL to Withdraw Proposed Rule Expanding Unemployment Data Disclosure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Futures Without Violence (FUTURES), San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding a proposed rule that seeks to expand the disclosure of confidential Unemployment Compensation information. The organization emphasizes the need for the DOL to withdraw the proposed rule until it can adequately address the safety of victims of domestic violence as it relates to the information being requested from state agen
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Gibson Dunn Wins Dismissal of Three Antitrust Class Actions Within Two Weeks for Client UBS
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Wins Dismissal of Three Antitrust Class Actions Within Two Weeks for Client UBS
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In the high profile litigation over alleged manipulation of major interest rate benchmarks, Gibson Dunn has secured the dismissal of three major antitrust class actions for client UBS. The three decisions, all issued within a two-week period, are a resounding victory fo
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Heat-Rechargeable Design Powers Nanoscale Molecular Machines
PASADENA, California, Oct. 1 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Heat-Rechargeable Design Powers Nanoscale Molecular Machines
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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
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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:
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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-
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Opposes USCIS Changes to Naturalization Medical Disability Form N-648
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), San Francisco, California, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) voicing strong opposition to proposed revisions of the N-648 form, which certifies medical disability exceptions for naturalization applicants. The ILRC contends that these changes violate existing laws and established guidelines set forth in the USCIS Policy Manual.
In their letter dated October 1, the ILRC argu
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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:
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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
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Japan National Tourism Organization Raises Concerns Over Proposed Visa Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing deep concerns regarding proposed amendments to the "duration of status" rule affecting nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The organization argues that changing the current visa duration could severely disrupt its operations in the United St
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Lineaje Inc. Advocates for Enhanced Software Bill of Materials in Response to CISA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Lineaje Inc., Santa Clara, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advocating for critical enhancements to the draft 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). As a leader in software supply chain security, Lineaje emphasizes the importance of evolving these standards to improve security and accountability within the software ecosystem.
In its correspondence, Lineaje highlights its
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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:
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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
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Marian's Silvia Quezada '26 Honored with National STEM Scholarship and Leadership Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Marian's Silvia Quezada '26 Honored with National STEM Scholarship and Leadership Award
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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,
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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:
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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
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LOS ANGELES (Oct. 1, 2025) - Platinum Equity portfolio company Motors & Armatures (MARS) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement
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NAACP Honors Vice President Kamala Harris with Spingarn Medal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP Honors Vice President Kamala Harris with Spingarn Medal
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Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org
LOS ANGELES - Last night, the NAACP awarded history-making leader and steadfast champion for democracy, Vice President Kamala D. Harris, the 2025 Spingarn medal - the Association's highest honor. The Spingarn Award dinner took place in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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NY Lawmakers and Advocates Call for State Action on E-commerce Mega-warehouse Pollution
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 1 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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NY Lawmakers and Advocates Call for State Action on E-commerce Mega-warehouse Pollution
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Following NYC Climate Week, elected officials, transit, and environmental advocates held a news conference and walking tour in Red Hook, a Brooklyn neighborhood inundated with e-commerce mega-warehouses, calling on Governor Hochul and the Legislature to counter the Trump A
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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:
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Oracle Achieves Swift Compatible Application for Payments 2025
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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
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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:
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Oracle Health and Life Sciences Strengthens Industry Ecosystem with Enhanced Partner Program
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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
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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:
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Oracle Named a Market Leader in AI Agents and Conversational AI
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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
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Padilla Statement on Trump and Republican Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on Trump and Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after President Trump and Senate Republicans refused to pass Democrats' continuing resolution that would have protected health care coverage for millions of Americans while averting a government shutdown:
"Republicans have control of Congress and t
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Paul Hastings Advises Solar Mosaic in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Exit and Transition to Solar Servicing
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Solar Mosaic in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Exit and Transition to Solar Servicing
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Paul Hastings LLP advised Solar Mosaic, a platform for U.S. residential solar and energy-efficient home improvements, in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The Paul Hastings team facilitated a successful restructuring pursuant to a confirmed plan of reorganization that w
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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:
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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
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RECORDING ACADEMY PRODUCERS & ENGINEERS WING RELEASES NEW 'STUDIO EMERGENCY PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS' DOCUMENT
SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 2 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release:
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RECORDING ACADEMY PRODUCERS & ENGINEERS WING RELEASES NEW "STUDIO EMERGENCY PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS" DOCUMENT
ESSENTIAL RESOURCE OFFERS PROACTIVE GUIDANCE FOR SAFEGUARDING STUDIOS OF ALL SIZES AGAINST NATURAL DISASTERS AND UNEXPECTED EMERGENCIES
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Following closely on the heels of the Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing releasing its 2025 Delivery Recommendations for Recorded Musi
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SAG-AFTRA Statement on Journalist Safety
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following statement:
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SAG-AFTRA Statement on Journalist Safety
Over the weekend, CBS News Chicago reported that SAG-AFTRA member Asal Rezaei, a WBBM TV reporter, was injured by a pepper ball fired at her vehicle by an ICE agent as she was arriving to cover a story at the Broadview, Illinois, ICE Facility. The projectile is said to have released strong ch
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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:
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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
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Sens. Schiff, Durbin, Cassidy, and Rep. McGovern Urge Tunisian President to Release Sonia Dahmani
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Durbin, Cassidy, and Rep. McGovern Urge Tunisian President to Release Sonia Dahmani
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Sonia Dahmani is serving nearly five years in prison for exercising her peaceful expression of speech
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and two other colleagues in sending a letter to President of the Republic of Tunisia K
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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:
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Slack Expands Platform to Power Secure, Context-Aware AI Apps and Agents Built on Conversational Data
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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
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Blasts Republicans' Refusal to Negotiate as Fourth Government Shutdown Under President Trump Begins
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Blasts Republicans' Refusal to Negotiate as Fourth Government Shutdown Under President Trump Begins
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Schiff: "We are ready to negotiate an end to this. We want to see an end to this. Democrats didn't want to see a shutdown at all, but it requires the Republicans to come to the table."
Washington, D.C. - At midnight today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released a vide
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Sutter Lakeside Hospital Launches Infusion Services, Expanding Access to Cancer Care in Lake County
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Sutter Lakeside Hospital Launches Infusion Services, Expanding Access to Cancer Care in Lake County
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is located at 5176 Hill Rd. E in Lakeport, Calif.
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Lakeport, Calif. - Sutter Lakeside Hospital (Sutter Lakeside), part of Sutter Health's not-for-profit healthcare delivery system, today announced it has launched infusion services onsite, a major step forward in
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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:
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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,
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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:
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results Via Webcast
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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
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Tiki Hayes Awarded Grant to Help Unlock Treatments for EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Tiki Hayes awarded grant to help unlock treatments for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
Dr. Tiki Hayes, assistant professor of molecular and medical pharmacology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been awarded a three-year, $600,000 V Scholar Program grant from the V Foundation for Cancer Research, to find new ways to target rare EGFR mutations in lung cancer that currently have no effective tr
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Trucking Industry Scores Major Environmental Wins in Summer 2025
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Trucking Industry Scores Major Environmental Wins in Summer 2025
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Oct 01, 2025
This summer marked a turning point for the trucking industry's role in America's environmental future. After years of battling misguided, top-down mandates from California regulators, common sense prevailed, freeing fleets, manufacturers, and drivers to pursue real, sustainable p
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Trust for Public Land CEO: A Federal Shutdown Hurts Everyone
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release:
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Trust for Public Land CEO: A Federal Shutdown Hurts Everyone
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Denver, Colo. - As the federal government enters a shutdown, Trust for Public Land (TPL) President and CEO Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser issued the following statement:
"A federal shutdown hurts everyone: families, communities, businesses, and the landscapes and places that define our nation. Outdoor expe
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UC Berkeley Department of Sociology Oppose DHS Plan to End 'Duration of Status' for International Students
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The University of California, Berkeley Department of Sociology has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes concerning the Duration of Status framework for nonimmigrant academic students. The faculty argues that the modifications would adversely impact education and the economy.
The letter details how the anticipated rules would generate significant backlogs in extension requests, overwh
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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:
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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
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UC-Riverside: Most Inland Empire Residents Say They are Struggling
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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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
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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:
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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
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UC-San Diego: Climate Questions Are Human Questions
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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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
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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:
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'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
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UCSC Police Department Achieves International Accreditation for Excellence
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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UCSC Police Department achieves international accreditation for excellence
The department's accreditation marks an important milestone, highlighting priorities of accountability, service, and community partnership.
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The University of California, Santa Cruz Police Department has received accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (I
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Universities Unite to Lead National Effort for Strategic, Inclusive Campus Governance
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news:
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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
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As higher education faces unprecedented pressures from political interference, budget constraints and evolving student needs, the University of Michigan and University of California Rive
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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:
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Weakness persists in U.S. and California economies
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Risk of rising layoffs leading to a recession is a tangible possibility
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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.
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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:
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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
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