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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Thursday October 16, 2025 ( 57 items )  

'Frankenstein' Comes to Life With New London Exhibition and High-Voltage Tiffany & Co. Windows in NYC
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * 'Frankenstein' Comes to Life With New London Exhibition and High-Voltage Tiffany & Co. Windows in NYC Frankenstein is alive! Mary Shelley's masterpiece 1818 novel has been resurrected by Guillermo del Toro in the new drama film debuting 7 November on Netflix. To celebrate the movie's behind-the-scenes team that helped bring the writer-director's vision to life, we're recreatin  more

13-Year-Old from California Named America's Top Young Scientist for Inventing Innovative Fall Detection Home Safety System
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * 13-Year-Old from California Named America's Top Young Scientist for Inventing Innovative Fall Detection Home Safety System * ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Wednesday, October 15, 2025) - 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Kevin Tang, an 8 th grader at Cedarlane Academy of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School Dis  more

ABC Wednesday Comedies Return Strong for New Seasons
BURBANK, California, Oct. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC Wednesday Comedies Return Strong for New Seasons * "Shifting Gears" (8 p.m. ET/PT) * "Shifting Gears" cruised back for Season 2 and after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, scored 7.57 million Total Viewers and 1.17 rating among Adults 18-49 -- rising over the show's initial Live+Same Day audience by +73% in Total  more

Apple introduces the powerful new iPad Pro with the M5 chip
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple introduces the powerful new iPad Pro with the M5 chip * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced the new iPad Pro featuring the incredibly powerful M5 chip. M5 unlocks the most advanced iPad experience ever, packing an incredible amount of power and AI performance into the ultraportable design of iPad  more

Apple unleashes M5, the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple unleashes M5, the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced M5, delivering the next big leap in AI performance and advances to nearly every aspect of the chip. Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 introduces a next-generation 10-core  more

Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, delivering the next big leap in AI for the Mac
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, delivering the next big leap in AI for the Mac * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro, featuring the incredibly powerful M5 chip. With M5, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even faster, more capable, and delivers a huge lea  more

Apple Vision Pro upgraded with the powerful M5 chip and comfortable Dual Knit Band
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Vision Pro upgraded with the powerful M5 chip and comfortable Dual Knit Band * CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced Apple Vision Pro with the powerful M5 chip that delivers a leap forward in performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-powered workflows, and extended battery life. The upgrad  more

Bay FC, Sutter Health Expand "B You" Initiative to Empower Female Athletes and Break Down Barriers Across Women's Sports
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 13 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Bay FC, Sutter Health Expand "B You" Initiative to Empower Female Athletes and Break Down Barriers Across Women's Sports Collaboration aimed at strengthening efforts to empower girls and women through sports and helping them overcome common obstacles to continued sports participation * SAN FRANCISCO - Bay FC and Sutter Health, a leading Northern California not-for-profit healthcare system and Bay FC's   more

Born Free USA Issues Commentary: The Worth of Protecting Wildlife - How the Endangered Species Act Helps Fuel the Economy
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 16 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * The Worth of Protecting Wildlife: How the Endangered Species Act Helps Fuel the Economy By Devan Schowe in Blog, Coexisting with Wildlife, ESA on October 15, 2025 With the delays in funding the federal government, many unknowns remain concerning the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as it continues to face potential changes that could lead to devastating outcomes for the animals and habitats it has aimed to p  more

Bourns Releases High Inductance Common Mode Choke as Effective Power Line Noise Attenuation Solution
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Releases High Inductance Common Mode Choke as Effective Power Line Noise Attenuation Solution * RIVERSIDE, Calif., October 15, 2025 \- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today released its Model SRF1709 Common Mode Choke. This new   more

CAIR-CA Welcomes Governor Newsom's Signing of SB 518, Calls for Sustained Commitment to Racial Justice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes Governor Newsom's Signing of SB 518, Calls for Sustained Commitment to Racial Justice * The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom's recent signing of Senate Bill (SB) 518, representing a historic step toward addressing the historical injustices and systemic discrimination fa  more

California nurses canvass, phonebank for Prop. 50
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * California nurses canvass, phonebank for Prop. 50 * With just a few weeks left until the special election on November 4, California union nurses are knocking on doors and calling voters across the state to vote Yes on Proposition 50, announced California Nurses Association (CNA). "Union nurses are committed to protecting our democracy and ensuring fair representation in our  more

Cedars-Sinai Embraces Synthetic Data for Research, Clinical Initiatives
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Embraces Synthetic Data for Research, Clinical Initiatives * Cedars-Sinai is bolstering its machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by adopting a synthetic data platform, a move set to transform the way medical data is leveraged for research and clinical care. Synthetic data platforms use artificial inte  more

Chair Cassidy Slams Gavin Newsom's Unconstitutional Effort Hurting American Workers, Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Slams Gavin Newsom's Unconstitutional Effort Hurting American Workers, Families U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom's new policy that hurts American workers and undermines their rights in the workplac  more

Common Sense Media Receives $1 Million Gift to Establish Fellowship Honoring the Legacy of Board Member Harvey J. Anderson II
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Common Sense Media Receives $1 Million Gift to Establish Fellowship Honoring the Legacy of Board Member Harvey J. Anderson II Funding will create opportunities for first-generation college graduates to work in advanced technology and policy * Common Sense Media today received a $1 million gift from Denelle Dixon, wife of beloved board member Harvey J. Anderson II, and Denelle a  more

Decoding DNA: Western Researcher Finds Genetic Links to Cannabis Use
LONDON, Canada, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Decoding DNA: Western researcher finds genetic links to cannabis use 'Genetics are not the sole determiner of one's destiny' By Justin Zadorsky Why do some people only use cannabis once, while others become frequent users and some go on to develop cannabis use disorder? The first study of its kind to look at the trait of frequency of cannabis use has shed light on possible genetic factors at play. Schul  more

Employers Recognize Improvements to California PBM Legislation Recently Signed Into Law - Will Monitor Regulatory Process to Ensure Proper Implementation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following statement on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Employers Recognize Improvements to California PBM Legislation Recently Signed Into Law - Will Monitor Regulatory Process to Ensure Proper Implementation Dillon Clair, Director of State Advocacy for The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), issued the statement below following Governor Newsom's signing of Senate Bill 41 to reform the practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) across Califo  more

Federal Judge Issues Immediate Halt of Trump Administration's Illegal Firing of Federal Workers During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Issues Immediate Halt of Trump Administration's Illegal Firing of Federal Workers During Shutdown * AFGE, AFSCME filed lawsuit challenging administration's reduction-in-force plans SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt the mass firing of federal employees initiated since the government h  more

Georgia Gkioxari Wins Packard Fellowship
PASADENA, California, Oct. 15 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Georgia Gkioxari Wins Packard Fellowship * Georgia Gkioxari, assistant professor of computing and mathematical sciences and electrical engineering at Caltech, has been selected to be one of 20 Packard Fellows for 2025. The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering are prizes of $875,000 in unrestricted funds for early career researchers to use over a five-year period. Gkioxari, wh  more

Grey's Anatomy: Goodbye Horses (10/30)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Grey's Anatomy: Goodbye Horses (10/30) * THURSDAY, OCT. 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Goodbye Horses" (2204) Logline : The interns juggle a bizarre trauma, while a complex breast reconstruction forces Meredith into a tense partnership. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please l  more

International Children's Aid Network Nominate Katie Fow for DOT Committee on Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The International Children's Aid Network (ICAN), Camarillo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Secretary of Transportation nominating Mary Katherine Fow, known as Katie, for membership on the DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking. This nomination aims to strengthen the committee's focus on combating human trafficking, particularly as it affects vulnerable children. ICAN's advocacy emphasizes the dire need for increased attention t  more

Introducing the New AI-First User Experience in Oracle Fusion Applications
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Introducing the New AI-First User Experience in Oracle Fusion Applications * As AI changes everything, organizations across industries are rethinking how value is created and how work is orchestrated. In this new reality, enterprise applications need to enable intuitive interactions, instant access to insights, and seamless   more

Keysight Technologies Completes Acquisition of Spirent Communications PLC
SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 16 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Keysight Technologies Completes Acquisition of Spirent Communications PLC Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), today announced it has completed its acquisition of Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT). "Today marks a milestone for Keysight as we officially welcome Spirent into our company. By combi  more

Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Net-Leased Property in Commerce, Georgia
ENCINO, California, Oct. 16 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Net-Leased Property in Commerce, Georgia ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 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 3,751-square-foot Whataburger in Commerce, Georgia, for $2.62 million. This was part of a portfolio of Georgia W  more

NetApp and the 49ers Foundation Launch Data Science Education Partnership
SUNNYVALE, California, Oct. 16 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * NetApp and the 49ers Foundation Launch Data Science Education Partnership Multi-year initiative aims to empower students with hands-on tech learning at Levi's Stadium * NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and the 49ers Foundation, the largest team foundation in the NFL, today announced a mul  more

Newsom Protects Southern California Air District Authority to Limit Health-Harming Emissions
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Newsom Protects Southern California Air District Authority to Limit Health-Harming Emissions * SB 34 (Richardson-D) would have placed restrictions on the South Coast Air Quality Management District's ability to address harmful air pollution stemming from operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach through Indirect Source Rules (ISRs). These long-st  more

Oracle AI Agents Help Finance Leaders Accelerate Business Insights and Boost Efficiency
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle AI Agents Help Finance Leaders Accelerate Business Insights and Boost Efficiency * Oracle today announced new AI agents within Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications planned to help finance leaders transform core finance functions. Built using Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, the new AI agents are embedded wi  more

Oracle Expands AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications with New Marketplace, LLMs, and Vast Partner Network
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Expands AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications with New Marketplace, LLMs, and Vast Partner Network * Oracle today announced the latest updates to Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, a comprehensive platform for building, testing, and deploying AI agents and agent teams across the enterprise. The latest u  more

Oracle Helps Organizations Optimize the Candidate and Hiring Experience with Agentic AI
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Helps Organizations Optimize the Candidate and Hiring Experience with Agentic AI * Oracle today announced new capabilities in Oracle Fusion Cloud Recruiting, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), planned to help organizations deliver an AI-driven candidate experience. Built using Oracle AI Agent   more

Oracle Launches Fusion Applications AI Agent Marketplace to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Launches Fusion Applications AI Agent Marketplace to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption * Oracle today announced the Oracle Fusion Applications AI Agent Marketplace, a new solution that enables Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications customers to easily find and deploy validated, partner-built AI agents directly within their   more

Padilla, Peters File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Illegal Ploy to Purge Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Illegal Ploy to Purge Voter Rolls * Senators argue that DHS' creation of a massive voter information database without congressional notification violates Privacy Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Mem  more

Postcard from Intel Tech Tour Arizona: Intel Data Center Group leader Kevork Kechichian shows off Xeon 6+
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Postcard from Intel Tech Tour Arizona: Intel Data Center Group leader Kevork Kechichian shows off Xeon 6+ * To: Intel customers and partners From: Intel Tech Tour in Arizona, USA At Intel Tech Tour 2025 - the first hosted in the United States - more than 200 global technology media  more

PwC Partners with Oracle to Reimagine Finance Processes with AI in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * PwC Partners with Oracle to Reimagine Finance Processes with AI in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP * PwC, a multinational professional services network that provides audit, assurance, tax, and consulting services, today announced its expanded adoption of Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) across its global networ  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: FDA's Plan to Fast-Track Nicotine Pouches is Long Overdue - But Why Aren't Vapes Included?
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * The FDA's plan to fast-track nicotine pouches is long overdue. But why aren't vapes included? The FDA should expand its accelerated pathway to include e-cigarettes, giving adult smokers a full range of safer alternatives. By Michelle Minton, Managing Director The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a pilot program to fast-track authorization of nicotine pouches in S  more

Remembering Professor Emerita Jeanne Shapiro Bamberger, a pioneer in music education
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Remembering Professor Emerita Jeanne Shapiro Bamberger, a pioneer in music education * MIT Music and Theater Arts fondly remembers the legacy of Professor Emerita Jeanne Shapiro Bamberger, who passed away peacefully at home in Berkeley, California, of natural causes on Dec. 12, 2024 at the age of 100. For three decades at the Institute, Bamberger found ways to use computers to en  more

Salesforce and AWS Accelerate AI Transformation for Agentic Enterprises
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce and AWS Accelerate AI Transformation for Agentic Enterprises * With AI agents, we're witnessing the most transformative development in technology since the creation of the internet. Salesforce's Agentic Enterprise Index revealed that in just the first half of 2025, the number of agents created and deployed b  more

San Diego Foundation Renames a Major Scholarship for UC San Diego Students Honoring Dr. Lennon Goins
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 15 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Foundation Renames a Major Scholarship for UC San Diego Students Honoring Dr. Lennon Goins * October 15, 2025 -- San Diego, CA - San Diego Foundation (SDF) today announced that the longstanding Black Alumni Scholarship Fund will be renamed in honor of its original founder and alumnus, Dr. Lennon Goins. The Goins Alumni Scholarship Fund will continue to support qualified UC San Diego   more

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets Oct. 21 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Agenda: * Nomination of Harry Kumar, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs * Nomination of Joyce Meyer, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs * Nomination of Seval Oz, of California, to be the Ass  more

Thailand's Legendary Outlaw Returns: 'Tee Yai: Born to Be Bad' Premieres November 13
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Thailand's Legendary Outlaw Returns: 'Tee Yai: Born to be Bad' Premieres November 13 Every legend has an origin, every success a backstory... Netflix brings the tale of Thailand's most notorious outlaw back to life in the action-packed drama film Tee Yai: Born to be Bad. Rising star Apo-Nattawin Wattanagitiphat takes on the role of Tee Yai in this present-year reimagining, offe  more

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Consequences for California's Failure to Enforce English Language Requirements for Truckers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Consequences for California's Failure to Enforce English Language Requirements for Truckers * California is the only state to not comply with the Department's ELP Requirements for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admini  more

Trust for Public Land and East Cleveland City School District Celebrate Opening of Ohio's First Community Schoolyard at Caledonia Elementary
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and East Cleveland City School District Celebrate Opening of Ohio's First Community Schoolyard at Caledonia Elementary * CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio - Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the East Cleveland City School District and community partners, today celebrated the grand opening of Ohio's first community schoolyard at Caledonia   more

UC Irvine Researchers Invent a Bioelectronic-Integrated Artificial Colon for Disease Studies, Drug Screening
IRVINE, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researchers invent a bioelectronic-integrated artificial colon for disease studies, drug screening Closely matching its human counterpart, replica eliminates need for animal testing * Researchers envision taking a patient's own cells from a tumor biopsy and growing a personalized mini-colon to determine which drug works best for that individual patient. * The  more

UC-San Diego: Bacterial Chatter Slows Wound Healing
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Bacterial Chatter Slows Wound Healing By Miles Martin - milesmartin@ucsd.edu Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which Staphylococcus aureus -- one of the most common causes of skin and soft tissue infections worldwide -- delays wound healing. The new study reveals that quorum sensing -  more

UC-San Diego: Did Lead Limit Brain and Language Development in Neanderthals and Other Extinct Hominids?
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Did Lead Limit Brain and Language Development in Neanderthals and Other Extinct Hominids? Ancient human relatives were exposed to lead up to two million years ago, according to a new study. However, a gene mutation may have protected modern human brains, allowing language to flourish. By Susanne Clara Bard - scbard@ucsd.edu What set the modern human brain apart from our n  more

UC-San Diego: This Robotic Skin Allows Tiny Robots to Navigate Complex, Fragile Environments
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * This Robotic Skin Allows Tiny Robots to Navigate Complex, Fragile Environments By Ioana Patringenaru - ipatrin@ucsd.edu Researchers developed a soft robotic skin that enables vine robots that are just a few millimeters wide to navigate convoluted paths and fragile environments. To accomplish this, the researchers integrated a very thin layer of actuators made of liquid cry  more

UC-Santa Cruz: Andrew Moore Honored for Decades of Selfless Service to Ocean Sciences Community
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Andrew Moore honored for decades of selfless service to ocean sciences community The Edward A. Flinn III Award recognizes scientists who embody the American Geophysical Union's motto "unselfish cooperation in research" By Mike Pena The American Geophysical Union (AGU) will honor ocean sciences professor Andrew Moore at the University of California, Santa Cruz, along with two co  more

UC-Santa Cruz: NIH Awards Fitnat Yildiz $7.7 Million to Find Molecular Paths for Preventing Cholera
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * NIH awards Fitnat Yildiz $7.7 million to find new molecular paths for preventing cholera Grants will fund research to determine the mechanisms and consequences of a molecule produced by the bacteria that causes the disease By Mike Pena The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have awarded microbiology and environmental toxicology professor Fitnat Yildiz two grants totalling abo  more

UCLA Health: Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting ALS Early
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Blood test shows promise in detecting ALS early Researchers say cell-free DNA can also distinguish between different neurological diseases * New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis of ALS by measuring cell-free DNA. While more study is needed, researchers say the noninvasive test could eventually allow neurologists to rule o  more

UCLA Health: Gene Therapy Delivers Lasting Immune Protection in Children With Rare Disorder
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Gene therapy delivers lasting immune protection in children with rare disorder Long-term follow-up shows 95% success rate, no serious complications in largest ADA-SCID gene therapy study to date * An experimental gene therapy developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital has restored and maintained immune system function in 59 of 62 children bo  more

UCLA Health: Why Women's Brains Face Higher Risk - Scientists Pinpoint X-Chromosome Gene Behind MS and Alzheimer's
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Why women's brains face higher risk: scientists pinpoint X-chromosome gene behind MS and Alzheimer's Mouse study reveals how females' double X chromosomes drives brain inflammation and identifies diabetes drug as potential treatment * New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain, offering insight into why women are disp  more

UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland nurses to hold rally and speak-out calling on UC to rescind layoff notices
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland nurses to hold rally and speak-out calling on UC to rescind layoff notices * Registered nurses at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland (CHO) will hold a rally and speak-out on Friday, Oct. 17, to demand UCSF rescind layoff notices sent to nurses on Oct. 6, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). Over the  more

UCSF Health Marks New Chapter in Strengthening Community Hospitals
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Health Marks New Chapter in Strengthening Community Hospitals Electronic health records integration, infrastructure upgrades, and new hospital names reflect UCSF Health's long-term investment in access, quality, and coordinated care across San Francisco. * UCSF Health is advancing a new chapter in its commitment to San Francisco by strengthening two long-stan  more

University of California-Merced: Multinational Effort to Map South Africa's Biodiversity From the Air Earns NASA Award
MERCED, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Multinational Effort to Map South Africa's Biodiversity from the Air Earns NASA Award BioSCape, a multinational research project co-led by UC Merced, the University at Buffalo and the University of Cape Town, which monitored Earth's biodiversity from the air, has received a Group Achievement Award as part of the 2024-25 NASA Honor Awards. A new documentary also showcases the project's impressi  more

University of California: Gene Therapy Delivers Lasting Immune Protection in Children With Rare Disorder
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Gene therapy delivers lasting immune protection in children with rare disorder Long-term follow-up shows 95% success rate, no serious complications in largest ADA-SCID gene therapy study to date Key takeaways * A blood stem cell gene therapy co-developed by UCLA's Dr. Donald Kohn restored immune function in 59 of 62 children with ADA-SCID, a rare and fatal immune disorder, with  more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Researchers Invent New AI Tool to Automate Detection of Cancer in Blood Samples
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Researchers Invent New AI Tool to Automate Detection of Cancer in Blood Samples Innovation detects cancer cells in blood samples (liquid biopsies) in as little as 10 minutes and identifies hard-to-find cells without humans in-the-loop By Amy Blumenthal When cancer spreads, tiny amounts of cells can break away from tumors and circulate in the blood  more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Space Robotics Platform Astrobee Set for Commercial Transition for ISS Operations
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Space Robotics Platform Astrobee Set for Commercial Transition for ISS Operations USC/ISI hosted researchers and startups to discuss NASA's Astrobee for next-generation space robotics By Julia Cohen A free-flying robotic platform that has enabled groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is preparing for a return to flight under   more

West Hills Community College District Chancellor Opposes Proposed Federal Survey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Robert Pimentel, chancellor of the West Hills Community College District, Coalinga, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing his opposition to the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" survey. This recent initiative, announced in a Federal Register notice on August 15, 2025, has raised concerns among education leaders about its implications for community colleges. In the letter, the Chancellor of  more