WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Abridge AI Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the agency's Request for Information (RFI) on regulatory reform for artificial intelligence (AI). The organization highlights the importance of clear regulatory guidelines to facilitate the development and integration of AI technologies in healthcare, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinician workflows. Founded  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: * * * Agilent and National Heart Centre Singapore Sign Agreement to Advance Metabolic Heart Failure Research * Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) to accelerate innov  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Nov. 14 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * The AI Debate at CSUSB highlights promise, pitfalls and the need for critical thinking CSUSB's Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration hosted "The AI Debate: ChatGPT vs. Dr. Vincent Nestler" on Nov. 3, where Nestler cautioned students about AI's human-driven biases, job impacts and misinformation, while ChatGPT argued AI can be a powerful tool if guided  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 14 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Doodle for Google is back to celebrate students' superpowers This year's judges, including NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, will evaluate submissions around the theme "My superpower is..." and the winners will have their artwork on the Google homepage. By Selly Sallah, Brand Studio The annual Doodle for Google contest is back for its 17th year!  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 14 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Let AI do the hard parts of your holiday shopping With our latest advancements in AI and agentic technology, we're introducing a major AI shopping update across Google -- just in time for the holiday season. By Vidhya Srinivasan, VP/GM Ads and Commerce We all love finding the perfect holiday gift, but shopping can often become a chore. Endless  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 14 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Road to useful quantum computing applications By Ryan Babbush, Director of Research, Quantum Algorithms and Applications Our new framework, published today, helps us understand and navigate the promising pathways and critical obstacles on the journey from new discovery to real world application. Sometimes, history happens all at once. A few sh  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 14 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Defending Search users from "Parasite SEO" spam The investigation announced today into our anti-spam efforts is misguided and risks harming millions of European users. People come to Google because they want the best, most relevant results, and they don't want to sift through spam. Google Search's policy against spam exists for one reason: to pr  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 14 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following statement: * * * Our proposal in response to the European Commission's decision about our ad tech business fully addresses concerns and minimizes disruption for businesses. As we've said before, we disagree with the European Commission's ad tech decision and will appeal. It doesn't reflect today's highly competitive and rapidly evolving ad tech sector. As required, we have submi  more

FULLERTON, California, Nov. 14 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Alum Guides Cal State DC Scholars Toward Grad School and Career Success Harvard-Trained Attorney and Mentor Raul Tapia: 'Cal State Fullerton Took a Chance on Me' * For nearly 50 years, Cal State Fullerton political science alum Raul Tapia has met and worked with U.S. presidents, politicians and world leaders. "The debt I owe, the debt I can never repay, is the debt to Cal State F  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands the Santa Clara Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata) Quarantine in California * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials On October 30 and November 3, 2025, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) expanded the Santa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA, HMA Law Firm and MLFA Announce Journalist Sami Hamdi Now on His Way Home After Release from ICE Detention * The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with co-counsel Hassan Ahmad of The HMA Law Firm and the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), today announced that British journalist Sami Hamdi is now on his way   more

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Nov. 13 -- California State University's California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Celebrates Groundbreaking of Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Success Center * Cal Poly celebrated the groundbreaking of the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Success Center on Thursday, Nov. 13, marking the start of construction on a transformative new facility designed to expand student support and connect students to the resources they ne  more

HAYWARD, California, Nov. 14 -- California State University East Bay campus issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Cal State East Bay Addresses Nationwide Shortage of Speech Therapists with Online Master's Program By Elias Barboza Today, nearly one in 12 U.S. children has a disorder related to voice, speech, language or swallowing. That's according to recent studies by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. More than 3 million Americans stutter, and approximately 9.4 mi  more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * California Man Who Distributed Hundreds of Pounds of Meth in Dubuque Sentenced to Federal Prison A man who distributed hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine to co-conspirators in the Dubuque, Iowa, area, was sentenced today to more than 15 years in federal prison. Juan Jose Ruiz, age 29, from Visalia, California, received the p  more

SEASIDE, California, Nov. 14 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * First President's Speaker Series highlights local workforce development Monterey County Weekly's Eric Cushman provided the keynote address followed by an alumni panel. By Caitlin Fillmore Big ideas and small moments in the job market were center stage at the first of Cal State Monterey Bay's 2025-26 President's Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Erik Cushman, publisher of Mont  more

TURLOCK, California, Nov. 14 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Inspiring Change Through Film: Alumnus Helps Share Stories of Region's Homeless Population with New Documentary How Ben Hoover's Time at Stan State Was Key to Impactful Filmmaking Career * Stanislaus State alumnus Ben Hoover describes himself as a problem-solver, always motivated to complete a task. With more than 200 projects under his belt through his web, video and marketing company, F  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Rick Scott, Ron Johnson Lead Field Hearing in California on Palisades Fire; Examining Impact on Seniors and Survivors' Ongoing Recovery Efforts Pacific Palisades, CA - Today, Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a field hearing along with Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Homeland Security and Gover  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * CMA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS FOR 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' INCLUDING KELSEA BALLERINI, BRANDI CARLILE, KENNY CHESNEY, RILEY GREEN, MIRANDA LAMBERT, PATTY LOVELESS, OLD DOMINION, THE RED CLAY STRAYS AND CHRIS STAPLETON * The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed another round of performers for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards." Kelsea Ballerini,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Dee Kanejiya, founder and CEO of Cognii Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The letter emphasizes recommendations for regulatory reforms on artificial intelligence as part of the ongoing U.S. AI Action Plan. Kanejiya highlighted the importance of establishing a robust quality measurement process for decision making in AI governance. He advocates for a system that prioritizes meritocr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Ruth Vitale, CEO of CreativeFuture, Los Angeles, California, a nonprofit coalition advocating for the interests of the creative community, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for intellectual property protections. The letter underscores the urgent need for robust policy frameworks that balance AI innovation with necessary safeguards for  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, Nov. 14 -- California State University Bakersfield campus issued the following news: * * * CSUB offering first faculty-led trip to South Korea Engineering students will get chance to explore water, energy facilities * A new faculty-led study abroad program will give engineering majors the opportunity to learn firsthand how another country manages its water and energy systems. California State University, Bakersfield is offering its first faculty-led trip to South K  more

LONG BEACH, California, Nov. 14 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * CSULB emerges as a top training ground for California's city managers By Wendy Thomas Russell, Celebrated Reputation The work of a city manager rarely makes headlines. There are no stump speeches, no campaign rallies, no victory parties. Yet when CSULB Public Policy & Administration Professor Adam Butz talks about the role, he does so with reverence. "It's a uniquely high exec  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Dancing with the Stars: Prince Night (Semi-Finals) (11/18) * TUESDAY, NOV. 18 8:00-10:07 p.m. EST - Dancing with the Stars: "Prince Night (Semi-Finals)" (3410) Logline : The ballroom is turning purple this week as "Dancing with the Stars" pays tribute to one of music's most legendary icons, Prince. Packed with unforgettable performances, each couple will  more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Endowed Chair in Circadian Biology and Medicine Established at UC San Diego * Zarrinpar is a professor of medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, co-director of the Center for Circadian Biology and the Center for Microbiome Innovation, and director of the Physician-Scientist Training Pathway in the Department of Medicine. He is also a practicing gastroenterologist at UC San Di  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Former Massachusetts Resident Living in California Sentenced for PPP Fraud * BOSTON - A Los Angeles man who formerly resided in Randolph, Mass. was sentenced on Oct. 1, 2025 in federal court in Boston for submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on behalf of multiple companies he owns and controls. Rindal Pierre-Canel,  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 14 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * Google Pixel and Golden Goose partner to bring AI to global ateliers Advances in AI have opened up the possibilities for greater personalisation in the fashion world. Exploring this intersection between technology and high fashion, we're partnering with Golden Goose -- the renowned Italian brand celebrated for its commitment to individuality -- on a stylish new collab  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * How climate change brings wildlife to the yard * Key takeaways * UCLA study finds increases in reports of property damage and "nuisance" encounters with wild animals during drought years. * If people don't preserve resources in wild spaces, climate change will increase human-wildlife interactions. * Mountain lions, coyotes, black bears and bobcats showed the largest increases in  more

ARCATA, California, Nov. 12 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Humboldt Geographic Highlights the Art of Mapmaking and Storytelling * Celebrating the diversity of mapmaking, it showcases how Cal Poly Humboldt students explore place, identity, and the environment. Created by the Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis and dedicated entirely to student mapmaking, this issue of Humboldt Geographic captures a broad range of   more

OAKLAND, California, Nov. 13 [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: * * * JPMorgan Chase Quietly Adds Restrictions to Fossil Fuel Financing in the Amazon Rainforest * As COP30 unfolds in the Amazon, JPMorgan Chase - the world's top financier of Amazon oil and gas - quietly added the Amazon Biome as a region where the bank will subject it  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues Governor Gavin Newsom for California's Race-Based Redistricting Plan * WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today that it filed legal action against Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber for the State of California's newly adopted redistricting plan enacted with the passage of Proposition 50. The suit alleges that the plan mandates racially gerr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) advocating for a robust regulatory framework governing artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. As the largest private integrated health care delivery system in the U.S., with over 12.6 million members, Kaiser Permanente is utilizing AI to enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency. The organization emphasized the transformat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Landmark U.S. ruling allows Indonesians to proceed with lawsuit against Bumble Bee for forced labor on fishing boats * SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (November 13, 2025) The case of a group of Indonesian fishers who sued U.S. tuna brand Bumble Bee, alleging forced labor, will move for  more

SUNNYVALE, California, Nov. 14 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * LinkedIn Introduces New AI-Powered People Search Experience to Premium Subscribers in the U.S. * LinkedIn's latest product launch reimagines how to quickly search for people and discover more relevant professionals faster. * LinkedIn search accuracy is enhanced with natural conversation versus traditional keywords and filters. * LinkedIn today introduced the launch   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Lucid Group Inc., Newark, California, an electric vehicle and technology company, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy addressing current federal statutes, regulations, and policies perceived as barriers to the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly in the realm of Automated Vehicles (AVs). Lucid has expressed its alignment with the administration's goals of driving U.S. leadershi  more

STANFORD, California, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Machine-learning model could save costs, improve liver transplants, Stanford-led research shows A machine learning-based model predicts how long it will take an organ donor to die after removing life support, aiding surgeons in deciding whether organs can be successfully transplanted. By Kimberlee D'Ardenne There are more candidates on the waitlist for a liver transplant than th  more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Made in California: Los Angeles Feels the Love in 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Los Angeles is feeling the love in the latest season of Nobody Wants This. From the bustling Miracle Mile and the storied streets of Los Feliz to the charming corners of Hancock Park, the Netflix rom-com filmed almost entirely on location in and around the city of Angels for the second season. Many  more

CUPERTINO, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Major League Soccer is coming to Apple TV starting in 2026 * Major League Soccer (MLS) and Apple today announced that beginning in 2026, all MLS matches will be available to stream for Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost. Starting next season, fans can watch every regular-season match, the annual Leagu  more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Netflix Starts Production of the Fourth Season of 'Death Inc.' The fourth season of Death Inc. begins filming * Netflix has announced today the start of production of the fourth season of the series Death Inc., the funeral comedy series by Laura and Alberto Caballero (Alpha Males, La que se avecina, Aqui no hay quien viva). Carlos Areces (Superestar, La que  more

SAN MATEO, California, Nov. 13 -- Oracle NetSuite, a subsidiary of Oracle, issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * NetSuite Helps Organizations in Chile Adapt and Grow New SuiteSuccess financial management solution helps organizations in Chile quickly adopt the latest AI innovations and industry-leading best practices * Oracle NetSuite today announced the availability of SuiteSuccess Financials First in Chile, a unified cloud solution that is preconfigured with the financial manag  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * New global directory of reforestation organizations helps would-be donors maximize the impact of their philanthropy * Planting trees is something most people can get behind, and tens of thousands of reforestation projects now operate worldwide. However, for donors and funders who want to support these efforts, it can be hard to identify which organizations to trust with their mo  more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * New Rady School Report: Military Spending Remains Cornerstone of San Diego's Economy * "San Diego's military presence remains a key driver of economic growth, innovation, and collaboration," said Michael Meyer, associate teaching professor at the Rady School and faculty lead for the report since 2021. "Even with modest shifts and uncertainties in federal budgets, the data show how   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff to Introduce Bill to Block Donald Trump from Getting $230 Million Taxpayer Payout from Justice Department * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that he will be introducing the No Torts for Trump Act, legislation to prohibit sitting presidents from seeking taxpayer-funded payouts under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This follows recent report  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 14 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * NotebookLM adds Deep Research and support for more source types By Anuja Agrawal, Quality Lead and Shan Wang, Senior UX Designer The latest NotebookLM update introduces Deep Research, helping users add diverse, high-quality sources and broadens the types of content you can analyze, including sheets and Word docs. A strong set of trusted sources is the foundation of   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 14 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Old Navy and DoorDash Partner to Make Shopping Easier with On-Demand Delivery Exclusive partnership expands Old Navy's omnichannel reach and makes great style more accessible than ever * DoorDash, Inc. (Nasdaq: DASH), a global leader in local commerce, and Old Navy, a global apparel and accessories retailer, today announced a partnership that makes it   more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * One caregiver's journey of providing care and finding support * No matter what, Kevin Milano makes sure fresh flowers are always on the kitchen counter for his wife, Cynthia. "He is the sweetest, funniest guy," she said. "And he's the best husband. He really and truly is." The flowers are a daily reminder and a glimpse into the heart of the man she met 19 years ago at h  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU assists in the search for sustainable irrigation solutions * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Communications & Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu At current rates, certain areas of the Ogallala Aquifer are estimated to run dry in the next 30 years. It's a daunting dilemma for producers who rely on the aquifer, a body of underground sand and gravel that is porous enough  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Over 3 dozen UCLA faculty ranked among the world's most influential researchers * In a testament to UCLA research that transforms lives across the globe, 39 faculty members have been named among the world's most influential scholars in the sciences and social sciences a distinction reserved for only one out of every thousand researchers. The annual Highly Cited Researchers list, compil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- PainVox, Mountain View, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's Draft Guidance for Industry on the Development of Non-Opioid Analgesics for Chronic Pain. The organization expresses appreciation for the FDA's efforts to innovate pain management approaches while offering specific recommendations aimed at enhancing the guidance's effectiveness. In its submission, PainVox emphasizes the importance of   more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest reshapes exploratory studies program * PennWest University has officially launched its restructured exploratory studies program, empowering students to explore their academic and career interests with purpose and confidence. Formerly known as the undeclared/undecided program, the exploratory studies program reflects a student-centered approach to academic discovery. Each year, more than 100 PennWest s  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Pipeline prompts increase in Yardi Matrix self storage supply estimate * Q4 supply forecasts for 2025 and 2026 reflect larger-than-expected construction inventory SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 - On the basis of a larger-than-expected construction pipeline, Yardi(r) Matrix incre  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * PURPLE RAIN MEETS THE BALLROOM IN A SEMI-FINALS SHOWDOWN ON 'DANCING WITH THE STARS,' NOV. 18 * "Prince Night (Semi-Finals)" The ballroom is turning purple this week as "Dancing with the Stars" pays tribute to one of music's most legendary icons, Prince. The night will be packed with unforgettable performances as each couple performs two dances to some of Prin  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 14 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * State attorneys general ask Congress to undermine their state hemp laws The most effective solution to the problem of unregulated hemp products is a workable regulatory framework, not prohibition. By Michelle Minton, Managing Director A coalition of attorneys general (AGs) from 39 states and territories sent a letter to Congress on Oct. 24 demanding a federal crackdown on the s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Chai Toh, CEO and chairman of the SAFE AI Foundation USA, Santa Clara, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) raising concerns regarding the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). The foundation's letter emphasizes the urgent need for the establishment of human-centered laws to manage the implications of fully automated AI products, highlighting a gap in existing legal structures that primaril  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Doti * Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Doti, an agentic enterprise search company. The acquisition will bring Doti's world-class talent to Salesforce, strengthening its AI R&D hub in Israel, and accelerating the development of unified, agentic sea  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 13 (TNSrep) -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * San Diego Foundation Awards Record Number of Grants to Nonprofits * San Diego Foundation today released its 2025 Annual Report and Fifty & Forward campaign update, reporting more than 9,000 grants and $102.4 million in giving during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The report (https://www.sdfoundation.org/about-us/annual-reports/2025-annual-report/) shows that San Diego Foundation awarded  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sarah L. Rudman, director of Santa Clara County (California) Public Health Department has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the Modified Risk Tobacco Product applications for ZYN oral nicotine pouches. The department aims to address the potential health risks associated with these products, particularly their impact on youth. In its recent communication, the Public Health Department highlighted the alarming statistics of youth  more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Scripps Research scientists honored on Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list * The recognized researchers encompass various areas including chemistry, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry and more. November 13, 2025 LA JOLLA, CA Ten scientists at Scripps Research were honored on Clarivate's annual Highly Cited Researchers(tm) list for 2025. The annual list identi  more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Scripps Research study reveals how uterine contractions are regulated by stretch and pressure during childbirth Molecular insights could lead to improved labor and pain treatments. *  LA JOLLA, CA When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributor  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO, MEGHAN TRAINOR, MICHELLE YEOH, JEFF GOLDBLUM, TED DANSON, AND MARY STEENBURGEN HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 17-21 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Nov. 17-21. Monday, Nov. 17 - MEGHAN TRAINOR i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Chair Ron Johnson Pen Letter to California Parks and Rec Director Ahead of Field Hearing on Pacific Palisades Wildfires * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to California Department of Parks and Recreation Director Armando Quinter  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19, 2025, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Ms. Tammy Bruce, of California, to be the Deputy Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary; the Deputy Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations;   more

MERCED, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Sow and Grow Workshops Connect Smart Farm, Community * On a chilly autumn morning at the UC Merced Experimental Smart Farm, about a dozen people enthusiastically dug/plunged their hands into soil in an exercise on how to propagate plants. For the less horticulturally inclined, propagating is the process of creating new plants from a single parent plant. Methods include using cuttings, seeds   more

STANFORD, California, Nov. 14 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Teens, ADHD and college planning: Five things to know For students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who are applying to college, planning ahead can ensure they receive the mental health care and academic support they need. By Erin Digitale Moving away to college brings new challenges. At first, freshmen might stumble through how to do laundry, ask a question in a 200-person   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 13 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Studying Karl the Fog: SFSU researchers help launch major coastal study * If you live in the Bay Area, you know Karl the Fog. Many of us have a love-hate relationship with our misty friend and how it influences our outdoor plans. However, Karl aka coastal fog is vital for our ecosystem and what makes the California coast special. The Heising-Simons Foundation aw  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Surgery After Immunotherapy Boosts Survival for Liver Cancer Patients * A new Cedars-Sinai Cancer study shows that patients with advanced liver cancer who receive immunotherapy to shrink their tumors have improved outcomes after liver transplant or tumor removal. The study, published in the journal Liver Cancer, found that these patients h  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Sutter Davis nurses ratify first union contract * Registered nurses at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis, Calif., voted to ratify their first-ever collective bargaining agreement last night. Nurses, represented by California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), say the new agreement is a hard-fought victory for their patients and themselves. "This is a massive   more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Transatel Taps Oracle to Power its 5G Standalone Services for Automotive and Industrial Applications * Transatel, an NTT company and global pioneer in cellular IoT connectivity, has selected Oracle Communications ' cloud native 5G signaling core to advance its next-generation connectivity services. Leveraging its partnership  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Takes Emergency Action to Protect America's Roads, Restrict Non-Domiciled CDLs New rule closes dangerous loopholes, holds states accountable, and launches immediate enforcement action against California for gross negligence * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz scientists to develop diamond-based sensors to monitor fusion-energy generation * Press Inquiries Press Contact Mike Pena mivpena@ucsc.edu Key takeaways * Researchers at the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics are developing diamond-based sensors to monitor fusion reactions, a critical capability for safely operating future nuclear power plants.   more

DAVIS, California, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * How Climate Change Brings Wildlife to the Yard Pumas, Bobcats and Bears, Oh My: People Clash More with Wildlife in Drought Years By Alison Hewitt As climate change increases the frequency of droughts, UCLA and UC Davis researchers found one overlooked side effect: People report more conflicts with wildlife during drought, when resources are scarce. For every inch that annual rainfall   more

DAVIS, California, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Plants Balance Adaptability in Skin Cells with Stability in Sex Cells By Liana Wait Mutations drive evolution, but they can also be risky. New research led by plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, published Nov. 10 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals how plants control mutation rates in different stem cells to balance adaptability with safety   more

DAVIS, California, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Study Shows Very Dense Olive Orchards Thrive on Less Fertilizer Researchers Also Find Compost Helps Trees Absorb More Nitrogen By Tiffany Dobbyn Rows of tightly packed olive trees stretch across California's Central Valley. These super-high-density orchards, where trees are planted close together for faster, mechanized harvesting, can grow strong with less fertilizer than expected, acc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Valar Labs, Palo Alto, California, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) detailing critical barriers impeding the deployment and adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The letter raises significant concerns regarding the current system for issuing billing codes for laboratory tests, which the organization claims obstructs the advancement of AI lab technologies that could enhance diagnostic accuracy, reduce heal  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Wage Complaints Filed Against LanguageLine Solutions Across California * CALIFORNIA - Today, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union requested investigations into violations of Los Angeles's Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and San Francisco's Minimum Compensation Ordinance (MCO) by LanguageLine Solutions (LLS), a contractor providing translation and interpreta  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2025 * BURBANK, Calif.-The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 27, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year: * Revenues in Q4 of $22.5 billion were comparable to Q4 fiscal 2024, and increased 3% for  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Westfield Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Narcotics and Firearm Offenses * BOSTON - A Westfield man was sentenced on Oct. 17, 2025 in federal court in Worcester for his role in a conspiracy to traffic drugs from California to Massachusetts and launder the proceeds. David Cruz, 56, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman  more

ALAMEDA, California, Nov. 13 -- Wind River, a subsidiary of Intel, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * Wind River and Hyundai Rotem Advance Industrial Rail Systems with a Modern Software Development Environment Applying a Software-Defined Vehicle Approach to Accelerate the Future of Railway Innovation * ALAMEDA, CA, and SEOUL, South Korea - Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in delivering software for the intelligent edge, today announced that Hyundai Rotem  more