Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday October 18, 2025 ( 34 items ) |
'Dancing with the Stars' Continues Historic Hot Streak -- Rising for Fourth Straight Week Since Premiere With 6 Million Total Viewers
BURBANK, California, Oct. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'Dancing with the Stars' Continues Historic Hot Streak -- Rising for Fourth Straight Week Since Premiere With 6 Million Total Viewers
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ABC dominated its all-original broadcast competition on Tuesday night, including the season premieres of CBS's "NCIS" lineup, ranking No. 1 among both Total Viewers (5.37 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.95 rating) with spectacula
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'Live with Kelly and Mark' Hits Season Highs With Best Audience Performance Since July
BURBANK, California, Oct. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'Live with Kelly and Mark' Hits Season Highs With Best Audience Performance Since July
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* With the new season in full swing, "Live with Kelly and Mark" rose week to week, hitting season highs in all key measures, including Total Viewers (+2% - 2.311 million vs. 257 million), Households (+4% - 1.47 rating vs. 1.42 rating), Women 18-49 (+5% - 0.41 vs. 0.39) an
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9-1-1: The Sky is Falling (10/23)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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9-1-1: The Sky is Falling (10/23)
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THURSDAY, OCT. 23
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "The Sky is Falling" (903)
Logline: Athena and Hen face increasing dangers in space as friends both near and far try to get them home safely. Meanwhile, the 118 continues to help victims of the geostorm and falling debris. Mark Consuelos guest stars.
(TV-14, DLV) Stream e
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Abbott Elementary: Camping (10/29)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Abbott Elementary: Camping (10/29)
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29
8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Camping" (505)
Logline: Barbara organizes a Halloween camping trip for older kids.
(TV-PG, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.
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AFL-CIO Condemns Politically Motivated Charges Against SEIU Leader David Huerta
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release:
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AFL-CIO Condemns Politically Motivated Charges Against SEIU Leader David Huerta
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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement on the federal charges brought today against SEIU United Service Workers West and SEIU California President David Huerta:
At the heart of any democracy is the freedom to peacefully express opposition to injustice. But today, the federal government announced
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ALLO Enables Equal Access To Secure Wi-Fi for All Students With Calix SmartTown for Education
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 18 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:
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ALLO Enables Equal Access To Secure Wi-Fi for All Students With Calix SmartTown for Education
ALLO Communications launches Smart Schools--built on Calix SmartTown for Education and the Calix Broadband Platform--to deliver safe, secure community Wi-Fi for Lincoln Public School students and set a model for nationwide digital equity
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Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) to
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Beverly Hills Man Arrested, Brentwood Man Charged in Separate Criminal Cases Linked to Fraud in Public Homelessness Funds
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Beverly Hills Man Arrested, Brentwood Man Charged in Separate Criminal Cases Linked to Fraud in Public Homelessness Funds
Federal law enforcement today announced the arrest of the former chief financial officer at a downtown Los Angeles-based developer of affordable housing and criminal charges against a Brentwood man who defrauded le
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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Alex Borstein, Paul Feig, Michael Zegen (10/24)
BURBANK, California, Oct. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Alex Borstein, Paul Feig, Michael Zegen (10/24)
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FRIDAY, OCT. 24
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Alex Borstein, Paul Feig, Michael Zegen" (601)
Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes Alex Borstein, Paul Feig and Michael Zegen.
(TV-PG) Stream episodes next
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Charges Against Union President David Huerta Demonstrate Trump Administration's Campaign of Retaliation, Weaponization of Judicial System
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- The Service Employees International Union issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:
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Charges against union President David Huerta demonstrate Trump Administration's Campaign of Retaliation and Weaponization of the Judicial System
Today, following the announcement that the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California has filed a misdemeanor charge of obstruction against David Huerta, president of SEIU California State
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Cisco Issues Report Highlighting AI Readiness Landscape and Value Realization in 2025
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 TNSLrpt) -- Cisco, San Jose, California, issued a report presenting comprehensive insights into global organizational readiness for artificial intelligence (AI) in 2025. The report emphasizes the evolving journey companies face to capture real and sustainable value from AI investments through strategic planning, infrastructure, and operational maturity.
The analysis categorizes organizations into four readiness levels, with a consistent 13% to 14% group termed "Pacesetters"
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CODEPINK Orange County Peace Activists Protest Howmet Aerospace's Role in F-35 Production for Israel
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:
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CODEPINK Orange County Peace Activists Protest Howmet Aerospace's Role in F-35 Production for Israel
ORANGE COUNTY -- CODEPINK Orange County activists staged a protest Thursday afternoon outside the Howmet Aerospace facility, distributing pamphlets to workers as
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Coinbase Makes Investment in CoinDCX: Expanding Our Commitment to India and the Middle East's Crypto Future
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 17 -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, issued the following news:
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Coinbase makes investment in CoinDCX: Expanding our commitment to India and the Middle East's crypto future
TL;DR India and the Middle East are becoming top regions for crypto growth thanks to high adoption, supportive regulation, and economic potential. Coinbase is expanding our footprint in both regions by making an investment i
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Compared to Standard of Care: Phase 3 MajesTEC-3 Study Reveals TECVAYLI Plus DARZALEX FASPRO Combination Significantly Improves PFS, Overall Survival
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, Oct. 17 (TNSrep) -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Compared to Standard of Care: Phase 3 MajesTEC-3 study reveals TECVAYLI plus DARZALEX FASPRO combination significantly improves PFS and overall survival
According to Johnson & Johnson, results of the Phase 3 MajesTEC-3 study reveal TECVAYLI(R) plus DARZALEX FASPRO(R) combination significantly improves PFS and overall survival.
On Thursday, October 16, Johnso
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CSU Culminates 10-Year Graduation Initiative, Sets Vision for Student Success
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 18 -- California State University issued the following news:
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CSU Culminates 10-Year Graduation Initiative, Sets New Vision for Student Success
CSU is expanding the definition of student success beyond graduation and making a promise that every student will graduate with a clear career path.
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The California State University (CSU), the nation's largest four-year public university system, culminated its historic Graduation Initiative 2025 (GI2025) and unveil
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Early Cryptocurrency Investor Known as 'Bitcoin Jesus' Admits to Misconduct and Enters Into Deferred Prosecution Agreement
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California posted the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025:
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Early Cryptocurrency Investor Known as 'Bitcoin Jesus' Admits to Misconduct and Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement
Roger Ver, an early bitcoin investor known as "Bitcoin Jesus," entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department to resolve federal tax charges brought against him.
Under the agreement, Ve
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Fast Track to Career Success: CIAT and CompTIA Offer Innovative Tech Training and Certification Program
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:
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Fast track to career success: CIAT and CompTIA offer innovative tech training and certification program
Intensive bootcamps ready aspiring IT professionals for high-demand technology roles
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NATIONAL CITY, Calif. and DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Future technology professionals can get a jump start on their career plans with an assist from California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) and Com
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Former Caltech Postdoc and Nobel Prize-Winning Biologist Sir John Gurdon Passes Away at Age 92
PASADENA, California, Oct. 17 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Former Caltech Postdoc and Nobel Prize-Winning Biologist Sir John Gurdon Passes Away at Age 92
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Developmental biologist Sir John Bertrand Gurdon, co-winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and a former Caltech postdoctoral researcher, passed away October 7, 2025, at the age of 92.
Gurdon was awarded the Nobel Prize for his pioneering research in nuclear transfer, showi
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GA-ASI Selected To Support U.S. Navy CCA Design Effort
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 17 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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GA-ASI Selected To Support U.S. Navy CCA Design Effort
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SAN DIEGO - 17 October 2025 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support the carrier air wing of tomorrow.
GA-ASI was selected to work on Navy CCA designs emphasizi
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Health in Partnership Opposes Petition Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Health in Partnership, Berkeley, California, a national public health organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) opposing a petition by America First Legal Foundation. The petition seeks to amend current regulations and the National Mail Voter Registration Form to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals registering to vote in federal elections.
The organization argues that implementing such require
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Innovation takes the spotlight at YASC Canada 2025
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 17 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Innovation takes the spotlight at YASC Canada 2025
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Yardi introduces Voyager 8 and AI-powered solutions during the General Session
TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2025 - Yardi (r) clients and partners gathered at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto for the return of YASC Canada, where company lea
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Introducing a Powerful Suite of Business Payment Tools on Coinbase Business
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 17 -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Introducing a Powerful Suite of Business Payment Tools on Coinbase Business
TL;DR: Coinbase Business introduces global payouts and payment links, enabling businesses to send and receive USDC with low fees, instant settlement, and global reach. These tools simplify vendor payments, eliminate chargebacks, and offer
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JEREMY ALLEN WHITE, JEREMY RENNER, TESSA THOMPSON, CHANDRA WILSON, JACKIE TOHN, ALLISON WILLIAMS, AND DEBORAH ROBERTS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 20-24 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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JEREMY ALLEN WHITE, JEREMY RENNER, TESSA THOMPSON, CHANDRA WILSON, JACKIE TOHN, ALLISON WILLIAMS, AND DEBORAH ROBERTS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 20-24 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
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Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Oct. 20-24.
Monday, Oct. 20 -
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Keysight Completes Acquisition of Synopsys' Optical Solutions Group and Ansys' PowerArtist
SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 18 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight Completes Acquisition of Synopsys' Optical Solutions Group and Ansys' PowerArtist
Acquisitions broaden Keysight's growing design engineering software portfolio and computer-aided engineering capabilities
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), announced the completion of its acquisitions of the Optical Solut
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League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara Opposes Citizenship Proof Requirement for Voter Registration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission regarding a petition by the America First Legal Foundation. The petition requests the commission to initiate a ruling process to add a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to the federal voter registration form.
The League, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, has expressed strong opposition
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.6M Sale of Waterfront Multifamily Property in Palm Beach Shores
ENCINO, California, Oct. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.6M Sale of Waterfront Multifamily Property in Palm Beach Shores
PALM BEACH SHORES, Fla., Oct. 17, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of Inlet Reef Apartments, a 14-unit multifamily property located in the waterfront community
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Otis College of Art & Design Executive Director Flags Labor Burden of Proposed Admissions Data Supplement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Angila Romious, executive director of institutional research and effectiveness at Otis College of Art and Design, a private university in Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education supporting the goal of transparency but warning that the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) would create an unfunded workload for institutional research offices. The official stated that the highly granular reporting req
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: New York's Stalled AI Bill Would Have Blurred the Line Between Disclosure and Restriction
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Oct. 17, 2025:
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New York's stalled AI bill would have blurred the line between disclosure and restriction
While pitched as a transparency measure, Assembly Bill 8595 would have set a new, unusually high bar for compliance.
By Gregory Ferenstein
Earlier this year, New York state lawmakers advanced a proposal that would have required artificial intelligence developers to reveal the exact sources
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Reproductive Freedom for All California Celebrates New Reproductive Freedom Bills Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All California Celebrates New Reproductive Freedom Bills Signed into Law
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This week, California's legislative session wrapped and 11 bills to expand reproductive freedom were signed into law. Reproductive Freedom for All California proudly supported these bills and worked to get them passed. Our 400,000 members ac
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RYAN REYNOLDS, STEPHEN COLBERT, EMILY BLUNT, JEREMY ALLEN WHITE, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, TOM HANKS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' OCT. 20-24
BURBANK, California, Oct. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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RYAN REYNOLDS, STEPHEN COLBERT, EMILY BLUNT, JEREMY ALLEN WHITE, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, TOM HANKS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' OCT. 20-24
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ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedian
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UC-San Diego: Internet Security Project to Benefit U.S. Research and Education Networks
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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Internet Security Project to Benefit U.S. Research and Education Networks
By Carter Lou and Kimberly Mann Bruch - kbruch@ucsd.edu
Scientists depend on powerful research and education networks (RENs) to share vast amounts of data across institutions and borders. But hidden internet routing problems can quietly send that data off course -- slowing research or exposing information to
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UC-San Diego: Rady Alumnus' Startup Vikk AI Selected for Prestigious Amazon and Meta Program
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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Rady Alumnus' Startup Vikk AI Selected for Prestigious Amazon and Meta Program
By Christine Clark - ceclark@ucsd.edu
Vikk AI, a startup founded by UC San Diego's Rady School of Management alumnus Haytham Allos (MBA '06), has been selected as one of just 33 startups nationwide to join the Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Meta Partnership Program: Building with Llama program--a joint in
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UC-San Francisco: How to Keep Cells Out of Limbo and Prevent Lung Scarring
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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How to Keep Cells Out of Limbo and Prevent Lung Scarring
UCSF researchers shed light on how cells under stress can change their identity in harmful ways, contributing to pulmonary fibrosis and other conditions where cells lose their normal function, such as diabetes, neurodegeneration, and chronic liver disease
By Laura Kurtzman
Pulmonary fibrosis is a de
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UC-Santa Cruz: From KZSC to National Acclaim
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 18 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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From KZSC to national acclaim
How Jesse Thorn built a radio empire from his roots at the UCSC campus station
By Tara Fatemi Walker
Twenty-five years ago, a 19-year-old UC Santa Cruz student walked into campus radio station KZSC with an idea for a variety show that combined comedy sketches, interviews with artists, and free-form radio experimentation. Today, Jesse Thorn (Porter
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UCSF Surgeons, Researchers Share Expertise at Surgical Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 18 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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UCSF Surgeons, Researchers Share Expertise at Surgical Conference
By Melinda Krigel
Managing perioperative opioid risks, improving detection of peripheral artery disease and surgical management of hard-to-treat gastrointestinal cancers, were among the topics UCSF surgeons, clinicians, and researchers discussed at the American College of Surgeon's 2025 Clinical Cong
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