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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Thursday November 13, 2025 ( 51 items )  

'The Accident 2' Welcomes Barbara De Regil to the Cast and Premieres Official Trailer
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 13 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * 'The Accident 2' Welcomes Barbara de Regil to the Cast and Premieres Official Trailer After the tragedy that impacted four families a year ago, their struggle to overcome their pain continues, while new secrets and characters are revealed. To move on with their lives, each must choose between redemption and revenge taken to its ultimate conclusion. The second season of the hit  more

Action, Comedy, and Chaos Return in 'Mission: Cross 2' as Netflix Confirms Production and Both Returning and New Cast
LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 13 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Action, Comedy, and Chaos Return in 'Mission: Cross 2' as Netflix Confirms Production and Both Returning and New Cast Kang-mu and Mi-seon are back for more action and laughs in the Netflix film Mission: Cross 2, the sequel to the hit action-comedy that topped Netflix's Global Top 10 Movies (Non-English) list just three days after its 2024 release and ranked among the Top 10 in   more

An 'invisible disaster': Aliso Canyon gas blowout is affecting residents' long-term mental health
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * An 'invisible disaster': Aliso Canyon gas blowout is affecting residents' long-term mental health * Key takeaways * The 2015-2016 Aliso Canyon gas blowout harmed long-term individual mental health and community well-being, with effects that persist a decade later. * Community focus groups defined a key disaster characteristic that shapes long-term mental health outcomes: invisibili  more

Apple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet
CUPERTINO, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet * Apple today announced the launch of Digital ID, a new way for users to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from their U.S. passport, and present it with the security and privacy of iPhone or Apple Watch. At launch, D  more

Bourns Opens India Design Center, Giving Developers Local Access to Advanced Technologies that Enhance Application Differentiation
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Opens India Design Center, Giving Developers Local Access to Advanced Technologies that Enhance Application Differentiation * RIVERSIDE, Calif., November 13, 2025 \- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced the opening of  more

Cal Poly Scientists Look to Ancient Microbes to Discover the Antibiotics of the Future
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Nov. 12 -- California State University's California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Scientists Look to Ancient Microbes to Discover the Antibiotics of the Future * A quest to discover new antibiotics is taking a Cal Poly biochemistry research team back in time millions of years as they study ancient microorganisms. Research led by biochemistry professor Katharine Watts and Rachel Johnson, a Frost teacher-scholar postdoctor  more

California Political Consultant and Former Public Official Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Fraud and Obstruct Justice, False Statements, and Tax Crimes
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * California Political Consultant and Former Public Official Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Fraud and Obstruct Justice, False Statements, and Tax Crimes Political consultant Dana Williamson, 53, of Carmichael, was charged by a federal grand jury with conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to d  more

California Republicans in the Wilderness
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * California Republicans in the Wilderness * One week after the overwhelming passage of Proposition 50, California Republicans are lost in the wilderness - all thanks to their disastrous record of raising costs, ripping away health care, and handing out tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The headlines say it all: * Voters delivered a " commanding win," an " overwhelming " and " de  more

CalState-Stanislaus: Transforming Waste Into Opportunity - California Circular Bioeconomy Summit Helps Foster Sustainability and Economic Growth
TURLOCK, California, Nov. 13 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Transforming Waste into Opportunity: California Circular Bioeconomy Summit Helps Foster Sustainability and Economic Growth Experts Gather to Share Circular Bioeconomy Insights at Stan State * Students, educators, researchers, agriculture industry leaders and policymakers came together at Stanislaus State Wednesday, Nov. 5, to take part in the California Circular Bioeconomy Summit, also kn  more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson (11/14)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson (11/14) * FRIDAY, NOV. 14 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser, Phoebe Robinson" (607) Logline: Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" welcomes Liza Koshy, Paul Walter Hauser and Phoebe Robinson. (TV-PG  more

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is First Hospital in Canada to Select Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent to Streamline Documentation
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is First Hospital in Canada to Select Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent to Streamline Documentation * The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Canada has selected to pilot Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent to help automate clinical note generation across its outpatient   more

CodePink: Detroit Constituents Rally Against Rep. Haley Stevens' AIPAC Ties
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 12 -- 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 Nov. 11, 2025: * * * Detroit Constituents Rally Against Rep. Haley Stevens' AIPAC Ties DETRIOT - On Monday, CODEPINK Detroit organized a rally outside Representative Haley Stevens' Farmington Hills office, urging her to prioritize Michigan constituents over foreign interests. Since 2  more

Cornell Creates Transformative Tech for Wine Industry
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Cornell creates transformative tech for wine industry By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle Every day during harvest season, E&J Gallo Winery, based in Modesto, California, collects up to 300 grape samples for screening - to make sure the resulting wine doesn't contain harmful toxins, or taste like grass or mushrooms or wildfire smoke. But even with machines running ar  more

DEREK HOUGH TO HOST 'THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR' AIRING MONDAY, DEC. 1, ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * DEREK HOUGH TO HOST 'THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR' AIRING MONDAY, DEC. 1, ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU AND DISNEY+ * Hosted by Derek Hough, "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" returns for its 10th year, featuring dazzling new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California and  more

Duarte Ditches One Extremist for Another in CA-13
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Duarte Ditches One Extremist for Another in CA-13 * It's a rough time in extremist land. John Duarte dumped his hand-picked flop of an investment, Javier Lopez, to throw his support behind another lackluster Republican Kevin Lincoln in California's 13th District. Guess loyalty doesn't last long. Meanwhile, the GOP circus keeps spinning: failed candidate and extremist David Giglio  more

Franklin Templeton Forges Multi-Year Partnership to Deploy Agentic AI at Scale
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Franklin Templeton, San Mateo, California, a global investment management organization, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Wand AI to implement agentic AI across its enterprise platform. This collaboration, which leverages Wand's patented Autonomous Workforce and Agent Management technologies, marks a major step forward for innovation within financial services. A senior executive at Franklin Templeton indicated that the partnership successfully transitio  more

From California to Qatar: WSJ Tech Live Brings Serena Williams to the Stage for Doha Debut
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * From California to Qatar: WSJ Tech Live Brings Serena Williams to the Stage for Doha Debut * Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour and Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour Al Thani spotlight Qatar's role connecting East and West in on-stage conversation at WSJ Tech Live California. Doha, Qatar [November 12, 2025] - Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, and Qatar's  more

Giving Day raises nearly $2 million
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Giving Day raises nearly $2 million * Key takeaways * Over 8,000 donors raised nearly $2 Million during Giving Day 2025. * Slug Rugby broke the record for total dollars raised by a single project with nearly $68,000. * For the second year in a row, Formula Slug broke the record for total number of donors for a single project with over 900 participants. Giving Day 2025  more

Have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving!
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving! * Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, give thanks, and savor the flavors of the season. But for anyone striving to eat heart-healthy, the holiday can present some challenges. With buttery sides, decadent desserts, and generous portions, it's easy to overindulge. The good news is that with a few mindful choices, it's possible to enjo  more

High 5 Residential selects Yardi to support growth and investor reporting
SANTA BARBARA, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * High 5 Residential selects Yardi to support growth and investor reporting * Nashville-based firm adopts Yardi to enhance scalability, transparency and operational efficiency SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 - High 5 Residential, a boutique owner-operator and third-party manager ba  more

Intel Corporation to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Corporation to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences * SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 - Intel Corporation today announced that John Pitzer, corporate vice president, Global Treasury and Investor Relations, will participate in fireside chats to discuss Intel's busines  more

Keysight and HEAD Acoustics Achieve Successful Interoperability Test for Next Generation ECall Systems
SANTA ROSA, California, Nov. 13 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Keysight and HEAD acoustics Achieve Successful Interoperability Test for Next Generation eCall Systems Collaboration demonstrates end-to-end validation of Next Generation eCall functionality across 4G and 5G networks, supporting global automotive safety standards * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: K  more

LA PHIL DEDICATES THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL'S ICONIC STAGE TO JOHN WILLIAMS
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 12 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA PHIL DEDICATES THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL'S ICONIC STAGE TO JOHN WILLIAMS Ceremony honored the legendary composer and conductor's enduring impact on film and orchestral music Attendees included John Williams, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, Gustavo Dudamel and Maria Valverde, Richard Dreyfuss, Thomas Newman, and David Newman * The LA Phil announces the dedicat  more

Loma Linda University Health: Understanding Limb Loss and Navigating Life as an Amputee
LOMA LINDA, California, Nov. 13 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Understanding limb loss and navigating life as an amputee By Alyssa Hunt In the United States, the Amputee Coalition reports that approximately 2.3 million people are living with limb loss -- the removal or absence of a body part such as a finger, hand, arm, or leg. Additionally, 185,000 people in the U.S. each year experience amputation caused by disease, trauma, or cancer, and more than 500 peo  more

Major River Mobilization from the Amazon Arrives at COP30
OAKLAND, California, Nov. 12 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Major River Mobilization from the Amazon Arrives at COP30 * Belem, Brazil - In one of the most symbolic moments of COP30, more than 200 boats with approximately 5,000 people took to the waters of Guajara Bay in Belem on Wednesday morning. The flotilla, which opened  more

Making Magic for Cedars-Sinai Patients
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Making Magic for Cedars-Sinai Patients * Thursdays are simply magical at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's. That's when volunteer Patrick Heitkam entertains patients and their families with his magic tricks. Walking into a patient room, he pulls a banana out of the pocket of his uniform jacket, and then another and another. As the bananas mag  more

Mattel Partners With Teacher Created Materials to Launch Branded Educational Products for Young Learners
EL SEGUNDO, California, Nov. 13 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Mattel Partners with Teacher Created Materials to Launch Branded Educational Products for Young Learners Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Teacher Created Materials (TCM), a leading educational publisher, t  more

Most 'Compassionate Chefs to the Stars': PETA Names Top Chefs Cooking Vegan Cuisine for VIPs
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 13 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025 * * * Most 'Compassionate Chefs to the Stars': PETA Names Top Chefs Cooking Vegan Cuisine for VIPs Fame, fortune, and more vegan food, please! With more celebrities embracing vegan eating--and inspiring the public to do the same--PETA is naming its most "Compassionate Chefs to the Stars," honoring the nation's top chefs who have provided animal-friendly fare to so  more

NEWSOM CAUGHT REDHANDED: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Exposes California Illegally Issued 17,000 Commercial Driver's Licenses, Gets Them Canceled
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * NEWSOM CAUGHT REDHANDED: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Exposes California Illegally Issued 17,000 Commercial Driver's Licenses, Gets Them Canceled * Department will continue to push California to revoke all illegal non-domiciled CDLs or pull $160 million in federal funds WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced today that the California D  more

NFL: Aaron Rodgers Says He Must 'Play Better' After Steelers 'Stunk It Up' in Loss to Chargers
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Aaron Rodgers says he must 'play better' after Steelers 'stunk it up' in loss to Chargers By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Aaron Rodgers' last three dates with prime-time football have all resulted in losses, but none looked as ugly as his latest. It's a fact the 41-year-old quarterback readily admitted following Pittsburgh's 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night in Inglewood, Califor  more

NRCC: From Mamdani to Tran - The Socialist Pipeline
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * From Mamdani to Tran: The Socialist Pipeline A new report reveals that a PAC tied to Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) is taking credit for electing left-wing socialist Zohran Mamdani and claims it helped elect Democrat Derek Tran as well. "Democrat Derek Tran's campaign is being run by the same extremist groups who engineered socialist Zohran Mamdani's victory. Tran is the Zoh  more

Postdoc Leads Study to Turn Cotton Waste into Climate-Smart Compost
MERCED, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Postdoc Leads Study to Turn Cotton Waste into Climate-Smart Compost * UC Merced researchers are collaborating on a two-year research project to develop effective composting methods for cotton textiles. The project explores manufacturing cotton waste scraps from clothing into compost to demonstrate efficient composting with the right recipe, and the compost's ability to nourish soils without   more

Rand Issues Commentary: Could Home Sensors Ease Pressures in Social Care?
SANTA MONICA, California, Nov. 13 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Could Home Sensors Ease Pressures in Social Care? By Stephanie Stockwell, Joseph Wherton, Sara E. Shaw and Sonja Marjanovic The social care system in England is under great strain, with rising demand, budget cuts and a shrinking workforce (PDF). In the last decade several technology-enabled care initiatives have been trialled to help overcome some of these pressures, with a key focus on helping   more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Modernizing Addiction Regulations: How Licensing, Telehealth, and Delivery Reform Can Expand Access to Care
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 13 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Modernizing addiction regulations: How licensing, telehealth, and delivery reform can expand access to care By embracing practical, evidence-based reforms, we can strengthen the national response to the opioid epidemic. By Layal Bou Harfouch, Drug Policy Analyst & Edward Timmons More than 80,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2024. While this represents a 26 percent decli  more

Salesforce Accelerates Agentic Enterprise Transformation in Latin America with New Mexico City Office and Global Delivery Center
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Accelerates Agentic Enterprise Transformation in Latin America with New Mexico City Office and Global Delivery Center * MEXICO CITY - November 12, 2025 - Today, Salesforce announced the official opening of its new office in Mexico City, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the region and confidence in both   more

Scientists move closer to better pancreatic cancer treatments
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Scientists move closer to better pancreatic cancer treatments * Last year, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, developed a novel "molecular crowbar" strategy to degrade the oncogenic enzyme Pin1, a protein that is overexpressed in many tumors including pancreatic cancer. They designed compounds that bind to Pin1 and destabilize its structure, causing its cellul  more

SFSU School of Engineering students join new Apple Next-Gen Innovators Mentorship program
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 12 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * SFSU School of Engineering students join new Apple Next-Gen Innovators Mentorship program * A new partnership between Apple and San Francisco State University is opening doors for Engineering students eager to launch their careers in tech. Unveiled during a campus event Oct. 30, Apple's Next-Gen Innovators Mentorship program matches 10 SFSU sophomores and juniors   more

SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2, the follow-up to one of Apple Arcade's biggest hits, launches on December 4
CUPERTINO, California, Nov. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2, the follow-up to one of Apple Arcade's biggest hits, launches on December 4 * Who lives in a pineapple and is back for another exciting adventure? SpongeBob SquarePants! Next month, the world's most beloved sponge is joining up with Plankton in an all-new sequel to the highly rated ga  more

SUNY ESF Professor Featured in Statewide Discussion on Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * SUNY ESF Professor Featured in Statewide Discussion on Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems Dr. John Stella, professor in the Department of Sustainable Resources Management at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), was featured in a blog post by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) titled "How to Protect Ecosystems That Need Ground  more

Sutter Health Expands Access With New Urgent Care Clinic in San Francisco's Financial District
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 13 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Sutter Health Expands Access with New Urgent Care Clinic in San Francisco's Financial District SAN FRANCISCO - Not-for-profit Sutter Health is bringing same-day care to San Francisco's Financial District with a new urgent care clinic at 55 2nd Street. The clinic will serve residents, workers and visitors, offering a convenient, accessible option for non-emergency medical needs near offices, homes and tra  more

TCM Unveils New Films Premiering at the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival and Exclusive Holiday Themed Merchandise in Partnership with Fandango FanStore
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TCM Unveils New Films Premiering at the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival and Exclusive Holiday Themed Merchandise in Partnership with Fandango FanStore * Festival Early Bird Passes Go on Sale December 9, 2025 View Promo HERE New York, NY - November 12, 2025 - Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has announced the first slate of films to be showcased at the 17  more

TFTV ranked No. 4 public film school in The Wrap's 'Top 50 Film Schools' of 2025
TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 12 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * TFTV ranked No. 4 public film school in The Wrap's 'Top 50 Film Schools' of 2025 * The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television is ranked No. 4 among public film schools by The Wrap, which released its annual " Top 50 Film Schools in the U.S. " list on Oct. 30. The school is ranked No. 11 overall alongside influential film programs at New York University, University of Southern   more

TikTok Shop Kicks Off Our Biggest Holiday Season Ever
LOS ANGLES, California, Nov. 13 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok Shop Kicks Off Our Biggest Holiday Season Ever TikTok Shop changed the way we shop over the past two years, bringing together an easy in-app shopping experience, entertaining creator storytelling, and the spark of discovery while scrolling. Today, TikTok Shop is kicking off our biggest holiday season ever during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping event, Nove  more

UC San Diego Will Lead a New California Effort to Make Fusion Energy a Practical Reality
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Will Lead a New California Effort to Make Fusion Energy a Practical Reality * Fusion engineering grand challenges While recent breakthroughs demonstrating fusion energy gain and an estimated influx of $10 billion in private investment have fueled growing interest in fusion energy, significant engineering and materials science challenges remain for both laser-based i  more

UC Santa Cruz a top public research university in the world for highly cited researchers amid strong 2025 list
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz a top public research university in the world for highly cited researchers amid strong 2025 list * Press Inquiries Press Contact Emily Cerf ecerf@ucsc.edu Twenty-five researchers associated with the University of California, Santa Cruz, earned a spot on the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate, and an analysis by the same organization ranks UC S  more

UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: Therapy Delays Progression of Recurrent Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Therapy delays progression of recurrent prostate cancer Adding PSMA-targeting radioligand therapy to stereotactic body radiotherapy more than doubled progression-free survival in men with recurrent prostate cancer * Patients with recurring prostate cancer who were treated with a new PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy before stereotactic body radiotherapy (  more

University of California-Davis: Mechanical Power by Linking Earth's Warmth to Space
DAVIS, California, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Mechanical Power by Linking Earth's Warmth to Space By Andy Fell Engineers at the University of California, Davis, have invented a device that can generate mechanical power at night by linking the natural warmth around us to the cold depths of space. The invention could be used, for example, to ventilate greenhouses or other buildings. The work is described Nov. 12 in Science Advances.   more

Upgraded UC San Diego Facility Accelerates Efforts to Develop Materials for Fusion Reactor Walls
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Upgraded UC San Diego Facility Accelerates Efforts to Develop Materials for Fusion Reactor Walls * "The upgraded facility is a huge win for the nation's fusion R&D community. Getting to this point has truly been a team effort over many years, and I am proud of each team member who has contributed to our progress to date," said Tynan, a UC San Diego professor emeritus in the Departm  more

Wellcare Expands Medicare Advantage, Drug Plan Offerings for 2026 Enrollment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Wellcare, the Medicare brand of Centene Corp., Atlanta, announced a significant expansion of its Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) portfolios for the 2026 enrollment period. The expanded MA plans will now be available to over 51 million beneficiaries across 32 states, adding 51 new counties in eight markets, including California, Illinois, and Texas. The PDP products will continue to be offered nationwide. The company's focus remains on enhancements  more

When ants battle bumble bees, nobody wins
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 12 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * When ants battle bumble bees, nobody wins * When bumble bees fight invasive Argentine ants for food, bees may win an individual skirmish but end up with less to feed the hive. Bumble bees are already under pressure from habitat loss, disease, and pesticides. Former UC Riverside entomology graduate student Michelle Miner wondered whether aggressive ants might be adding to that st  more

Why Coinbase Sees Greener Pastures in Texas
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 13 -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Why Coinbase Sees Greener Pastures in Texas TL;DR: Coinbase has filed with the SEC that it is leaving Delaware and reincorporating in Texas, which has become an increasingly attractive hub for innovative companies like ours. By Paul Grewal Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency platform, has filed with  more