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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday November 18, 2025 ( 61 items )  

Abbott Elementary: Goofgirl (12/3)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Goofgirl (12/3) * WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST - Abbott Elementary: "Goofgirl" (507) Logline: A new member joins Gregory's Garden Goofballs, and Janine pitches a new club idea to Ava. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create an account.   more

Alphabet Issues Commentary: 3 Lessons From Flow Sessions Artists on AI and Creativity
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * 3 lessons from Flow Sessions Artists on AI and creativity Learn more about how our first cohort of Flow Sessions artists got the most out of using Flow. Brianna Doyle, Head of Community, Google Labs Collaboration with creatives has been a part of our approach to Flow since day one, and in September, we kicked off a pilot program called Flow Se  more

Alphabet Issues Commentary: AI in Education - From Accessing Information to Achieving Understanding
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * AI in education: From accessing information to achieving understanding Read Ben Gomes' remarks from our Google AI for Learning Forum in London. Editor's note: Last week we brought together educators, students, academics, researchers, technologists and more at our Google AI for Learning Forum in London in partnership with Google DeepMind. Below   more

Alphabet Issues Commentary: We're Announcing New Gemini Certifications for Education
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * We're announcing new Gemini certifications for education. By Melissa Munoz, Program Manager for Scaled Training & Enablement Today, we are announcing three new Gemini certifications designed to validate core skills in using Gemini and other Google AI tools that can enhance learning, creativity and productivity. Those who successfully pass the a  more

Alphabet Issues Commentary: We're Expanding Access to Gemini in Google Vids
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * We're expanding access to Gemini in Google Vids. By Stephanie Ng, Engineering Product Manager, Workspace Starting today, we're expanding access to a select number of powerful Gemini features in Google Vids -- previously only available to paying users -- to anyone who has a Gmail account. With these features, you can use Gemini to turn your ide  more

Alphabet: Investing in America 2025
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * Investing in America 2025 Google's investments across the U.S are helping enable this extraordinary time for American innovation. Through major investments in technical infrastructure, research and development -- along with expanded energy capacity for an AI-driven economy and workforce development and education programs -- we will help the U.S. continue to lead the w  more

Alphabet: Ways to Plan Travel With AI in Search
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * Ways to plan travel with AI in Search With new AI-powered features in Search, you can get help building the perfect itinerary, finding a great deal on your next trip and turning your plans into bookings. By Julie Farago, VP of Engineering, Search It's holiday travel season! Whether you're visiting family or just dreaming about next year's big vacation, now is a grea  more

Alumni John and Jan Stoner fund modern renovation of Still Hall auditorium
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Alumni John and Jan Stoner fund modern renovation of Still Hall auditorium * Students whose classes meet in the auditorium of PennWest Clarion's Still Hall will have a brighter, quieter, modernized space that is more conducive to learning, thanks to the generosity of alumni John and Jan Stoner, both 1975 graduates. The renovated space was dedicated Nov. 13 as the John and Janice (McMinn) Stoner Auditorium. Funde  more

America's Funniest Home Videos: AFV's Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks (12/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/1/24)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: AFV's Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks (12/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/1/24) * SUNDAY, DEC. 7 8:01-9:00 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "AFV's Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks" (3509) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/1/24) Logline: It's a holiday extravaganza as "AFV" brings viewers the funniest clips   more

America's Funniest Home Videos: Holiday Hoots, Santa Shenanigans, and Festive Funnies (12/7)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Holiday Hoots, Santa Shenanigans, and Festive Funnies (12/7) * SUNDAY, DEC. 7 7:00-8:01 p.m. EST - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Holiday Hoots, Santa Shenanigans, and Festive Funnies" (3610) Logline: This week, it's a dose of holiday hilarity as kids react to unwanted gifts, pets create Christmas tree chaos and families  more

Bourns Introduces 21-Model TVS Diode Series that Delivers a Wide Peak Voltage Range for Additional Design Flexibility
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns Introduces 21-Model TVS Diode Series that Delivers a Wide Peak Voltage Range for Additional Design Flexibility * RIVERSIDE, Calif., November 17, 2025 \- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today introduced its SMLJ-R Series Transien  more

California Beach Widths Show Resilience
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * California Beach Widths Show Resilience * "Tracking beach width is important because beaches are our first defense against flooding on our coastline," said Adam Young, a coastal geomorphologist at Scripps who co-authored the report. "Healthy beaches are also very important for recreation, cultural and economic reasons." To create the beach report, researchers collect 3D measureme  more

California Dreamin': Republicans Desperate After Being Kicked to the Curb
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * California Dreamin': Republicans Desperate After Being Kicked to the Curb * After Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50, California House Republicans are left to grapple with the sound rejection by not only California voters, but their D.C. party bosses, too. New reporting from The Bulwark makes it clear that California Republicans will be getting the boot next fall a  more

California State University Monterey Bay: TRIO Program Continues to Give Needed Help to Students
SEASIDE, California, Nov. 18 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * TRIO program continues to give needed help to students The federal program has been around for nearly 60 years, providing support for students from historically disadvantaged populations. By Mark Muckenfuss Sometimes, Kyrstie Lane feels she's sitting on top of a well-kept secret. "A lot of folks don't know TRIO exists," Lane said of the program that assists students who are eith  more

CalState Poly-Pomona: 2026 Academic Innovation Winter Institute to Cultivate Partnerships for Inclusive Excellence
POMONA, California, Nov. 18 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * 2026 Academic Innovation Winter Institute to Cultivate Partnerships for Inclusive Excellence By Caitlyn Kubulan The Office of Academic Innovation invites Cal Poly Pomona faculty and staff to register for the 2026 Academic Innovation Winter Institute. The event is set for Jan. 14-15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 162, room 1001. The institute's theme is "Cultivating Partnersh  more

Celebrity Family Feud: The Housemaid vs The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special (12/4)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: The Housemaid vs The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special (12/4) * THURSDAY, DEC. 4 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Celebrity Family Feud: "The Housemaid vs The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special" (1110) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, it's an all-star holiday special as the cast of "The Housemaid" faces off against fan favorites from "The  more

Chapman University: Finding Her Breath - Ms. Emma, Chapman, and the Didgeridoo
ORANGE, California, Nov. 18 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Finding Her Breath: Ms. Emma, Chapman, and the Didgeridoo Chapman University has always been more than an academic institution; it has been a space where discovery, confidence, and purpose intersect. For Emma Salahuddin, affectionately known as Ms. Emma, that spirit of exploration began long before she received her Chapman acceptance letter in the 1960s. It began with the encouragement of her mother in their Ge  more

Chapman University: Promising Futures and First-Generation Programs - All Are Welcome
ORANGE, California, Nov. 18 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Promising Futures and First-Generation Programs: All Are Welcome By Jeffrey Howard Chapman University's First-Generation Programs and Promising Futures have officially opened the doors to their new home, an inviting Chapman House designed to foster connection, celebration, and community. The move in Fall 2025 marks an exciting new chapter for both initiatives, which continue to champion inclusion, belonging, a  more

CSUSB Associate Professor Leads Breakthrough Study That Solves Martian Mystery
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Nov. 18 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB associate professor leads breakthrough study that solves Martian mystery Matteo Crismani, associate professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Murillo Family Observatory, led an international research team that solved a decade-old Martian phenomenon that once baffled planetary scientists. Their new study shows that mysterious high-altitude "plumes" seen a  more

Discover New Features for the Holiday Season With November's Demand Gen Drop
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * Discover new features for the holiday season with November's Demand Gen Drop Demand Gen continues to drive measurable business impact for brands across YouTube and Google's most visual surfaces, and it's getting better all the time. Across more than a hundred launches in the first half of 2025, Demand Gen advertisers saw on average over 20% increase in conversions or   more

Featured Spotlight: Kolbe Katsis
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Featured Spotlight: Kolbe Katsis * * NAU wide receiver Kolbe Katsis was selected as the Big Sky Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Nov. 17. He was the first Lumberjack since 2019 to score three receiving touchdowns in a single game during NAU's Nov. 15 victory over California Polytechnic State University. *** Original text here: https://news.nau.edu/featured-spotlight-kolbe-katsis/  more

GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 16 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B * MQ-9B's Third Lifetime Test Completes the FSF Testing Process With a Total of 120,000 Hours DUBAI AIRSHOW - 17 November 2025 - On October 31, 2025, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed its "third lifetime" of full-scale fatigue (FSF) testing for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted   more

GA-ASI Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Collaborate on Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Flight Test
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Collaborate on Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Flight Test * Flight Features F-22 and MQ-20 Avenger(r) UAS with Pantera and Banshee Radios SAN DIEGO - 17 November 2025 - On October 21, 2025, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) collaborated on a flight  more

Gain Economic Insights for 2026 at Chapman University's Economic Forecast
ORANGE, California, Nov. 18 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Gain Economic Insights for 2026 at Chapman University's Economic Forecast Interest rates, recession fears and the impact of the Trump tariffs are among the topics Jim Doti and fellow experts will explore during the 48th annual economic forecast. * Chapman's 2026 U.S. Economic Forecast is here, offering clarity amid one of the most unpredictable economic landscapes in decades. Business leaders and investors wi  more

GlobalFoundries Acquires Advanced Micro Foundry, Accelerating Silicon Photonics Global Leadership and Expanding AI Infrastructure Portfolio
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 18 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: * * * GlobalFoundries Acquires Advanced Micro Foundry, Accelerating Silicon Photonics Global Leadership and Expanding AI Infrastructure Portfolio GF now the largest pure-play silicon photonics foundry, expanding global manufacturing capabilities to serve a broader customer base and meet the growing optical communication demands of AI datacenters * SINGAPORE - November  more

Google is Committing $2.25 Million to Support AI-Ready Data in Africa
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * Google is committing $2.25 million to support AI-ready data in Africa. Public data is essential for solving major challenges, and for Africa, it's the fuel for an AI-driven future. To help realize this potential, Google is committing $2.25 million to help modernize the continent's public data systems, making them accessible and ready for the AI age. This funding will  more

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases rise nationwide
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the Q&A with E. Caroline McGowan, a board-certified pediatrician with UCR Health: * * * Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases rise nationwide * Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease ( HFMD ) is a viral infection usually seen in children under 5 years old, although adults can catch it, too. Outbreaks have been identified across the country since late August. While the illness is often mild, it is highly contagious. S  more

John Durocher Named Calix Chief Operations Officer
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 17 -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: [Category: BizTelecommunications] * * * John Durocher Named Calix Chief Operations Officer * SAN JOSE, Calif.November 17, 2025 C alix, I nc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that John Durocher has been appointed chief operations officer, effective immediately. Durocher brings a proven track record of transformative leadership and customer-centric innovation. Prior to joining Calix in  more

Lifelong Partners and Pioneer Leaders of 60 Years Ago Helped Shape the CSUSB of Today
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Nov. 18 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Lifelong partners and pioneer leaders of 60 years ago helped shape the CSUSB of today Richard and Linda Bennecke built their lives alongside the growing institution. Richard was the college's student body president, while Linda, a campus tour guide, produced the college's first historic publication, "The T Tauri." * In the fall of 1965, Cal State San Bernardino opened w  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 84-Unit Multifamily Property in Decatur, Indiana
ENCINO, California, Nov. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 84-Unit Multifamily Property in Decatur, Indiana DECATUR, Ind., Nov. 17, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Woodlynn Apartments, an 84-unit multifamily property in Decatur, Indiana. "Woodlynn Apartments was so  more

Marcus & Millichap Facilitates the Sale of Three-Suite Retail Property in Avon, Indiana
ENCINO, California, Nov. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates the Sale of Three-Suite Retail Property in Avon, Indiana AVON, Ind., Nov. 17, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a three-suite retail property in Avon, Indiana. "This deal generated multiple competing offers within  more

Native and Indigenous Student Coalition Promotes Culture and Community at UC Merced
MERCED, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Native and Indigenous Student Coalition Promotes Culture and Community at UC Merced * November marks Native American Heritage Month a time to celebrate, honor and amplify Indigenous traditions and histories. At UC Merced, the student-led Native and Indigenous Student Coalition has become a powerful source of community and cultural pride since its founding in 2012. At the center of this movem  more

Northern Arizona University: In the Spotlight: Nov. 17-21, 2025
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * In the Spotlight: Nov. 17-21, 2025 * * NAU wide receiver Kolbe Katsis was selected as the Big Sky Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Nov. 17. He was the first Lumberjack since 2019 to score three receiving touchdowns in a single game during NAU's Nov. 15 victory over California Polytechnic State University. * NAU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics hosted its annual High School Math Day on No  more

NRCC: Mamdani Mini-Me - Villegas Feels the Bern
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Mamdani Mini-Me: Villegas Feels the Bern Socialist Bernie Sanders just endorsed Randy Villegas, the Zohran Mamdani of the West, confirming he's fully bought into the same radical agenda of higher taxes, bloated government, open borders, and socialist fantasy policies failing families from California to Vermont. "Democrat Randy Villegas is a socialist cut from the same cloth as Bernie Sande  more

NVIDIA and RIKEN Advance Japan's Scientific Frontiers With New Supercomputers for AI and Quantum Computing
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and RIKEN Advance Japan's Scientific Frontiers With New Supercomputers for AI and Quantum Computing * News Summary: * Two new RIKEN supercomputers for scientific AI and quantum computing, powered by NVIDIA GB200 systems, will position Japan as a driving force behind AI  more

Omar Galvez joins UC Santa Cruz as executive director for Dining Services
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Omar Galvez joins UC Santa Cruz as executive director for Dining Services * The Division of Student Affairs and Success is pleased to announce Omar Galvez as the new executive director for Dining Services, effective Nov. 10, 2025. In this role, Galvez will provide strategic and operational leadership for all campus dining locations, including dining halls, retail operations, cat  more

Precision Therapy Could Stop Breast Cancer at the Source
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Precision Therapy Could Stop Breast Cancer at the Source * Key findings from the new study include: * A cell-surface protein called FZD7 is present on cells with high tumor-initiating potential in TNBC. * By engineering an antibody-drug conjugate to target cells with FZD7, the researchers significantly reduced tumor growth in mouse models without observable toxicity. * In   more

Press Your Luck: Holiday Extravaganza III (12/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/2/24)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Press Your Luck: Holiday Extravaganza III (12/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/2/24) * MONDAY, DEC. 1 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - Press Your Luck: "Holiday Extravaganza III" (613) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/2/24) Logline: It's the most magical time of the year as host Elizabeth Banks ushers in the holiday season filled with big bucks, festive prizes and a very naughty WHA  more

Ranked clashes with postseason implications power ESPN's Week 13 college football presentation
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Ranked clashes with postseason implications power ESPN's Week 13 college football presentation * * Trio of SEC showdowns set for ABC spotlight * Thirteen Top 25 teams showcased in ESPN's Week 13 coverage * Longtime rivalries renewed, including Florida/Tennessee, Arkansas/Texas, Harvard/Yale, California/Stanford and more As college football's regular season nea  more

Salesforce Unveils Agentforce Commerce Capabilities as AI Assistants Grow Retail Traffic Volumes by 119%
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Unveils Agentforce Commerce Capabilities as AI Assistants Grow Retail Traffic Volumes by 119% * At a glance: * Commerce on New Consumer AI Channels: Agentforce Commerce helps merchants connect their product catalogs and checkout experience to new consumer AI channels, like ChatGPT in the near future, all  more

Scientists engineer first fully synthetic brain tissue model
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Scientists engineer first fully synthetic brain tissue model * For the first time, scientists have grown functional, brain-like tissue without using any animal-derived materials or added biological coatings. The development opens the door to more controlled and humane neurological drug testing. Neural tissue engineering's overall goal is to create something that closely resemble  more

Shark Tank: First Power Couple: Chip and Joanna Gaines Dive-in (12/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/25)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: First Power Couple: Chip and Joanna Gaines Dive-in (12/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/25) * WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "First Power Couple: Chip and Joanna Gaines Dive-in" (1702) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/25) Logline: Entrepreneurs enter the Tank to pitch products including a cleaning device for homegrown eggs, a reusable p  more

Shark Tank: Startup Legend Alexis Ohanian Makes His Mark (12/3) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: Startup Legend Alexis Ohanian Makes His Mark (12/3) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25) * WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 10:02-11:00 p.m. EST - Shark Tank: "Startup Legend Alexis Ohanian Makes His Mark" (1704) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/25) Logline: Business owners present the Sharks with investment opportunities including gear for female fighters, an at-home spro  more

Study works to uncover the impact of nutrition on the health of young adults
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Study works to uncover the impact of nutrition on the health of young adults * With funding from the National Institutes of Health, The Center for Economic Justice and Action is leading a study that will deepen our understanding of how food access affects lifelong health and how economic and social factors contribute to overall well-being among young adults. November 17, 2025   more

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS PRESENTERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS'
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS PRESENTERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' * The excitement continues to build for Country Music's Biggest Night(tm) as the Country Music Association and ABC announce the presenters and special guests for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards." Hosted by Lainey Wilson, the live broadcast airs from Bridgestone Are  more

The Great Christmas Light Fight: (SEASON PREMIERE) The Holiday Express (12/4)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Great Christmas Light Fight: (SEASON PREMIERE) The Holiday Express (12/4) * THURSDAY, DEC. 4 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - The Great Christmas Light Fight: "The Holiday Express" (1305) (Season Premiere) Logline: On the Season 13 premiere, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Palusso, Greason and Jimenez families compete for the $50,000 grand pr  more

The Great Christmas Light Fight: Santa's Making His List (12/4)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Great Christmas Light Fight: Santa's Making His List (12/4) * THURSDAY, DEC. 4 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Great Christmas Light Fight: "Santa's Making His List" (1306) Logline: In an all-new episode of "The Great Christmas Light Fight," judge Taniya Nayak continues the holiday festivities as the Irvin, Lunar and Kopatz families battle for the $50,000  more

The Santa Clause (12/7)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Santa Clause (12/7) * SUNDAY, DEC. 7 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The Santa Clause Logline: On Christmas Eve, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself. (TV-PG) Stream on  more

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
BURBANK, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular * SUNDAY, NOV. 30 8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - Logline: The 10th annual seasonal celebration will feature new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai`i. (TV-PG) Stream next day on Hulu and Disney+. M  more

Top-flight Lawyer: How One UCLA Law Alum Brings Military Precision to Aerospace Law
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: * * * Top-flight lawyer: How one UCLA Law alum brings military precision to aerospace law When Michael Segal '19 left the U.S. Air Force after years as an F-15 fighter pilot, he set out to find a new way to serve. "Leaving the Air Force felt less like stepping away from a profession and more like changing the domain in which I wanted to serve," says Segal, who now leads Ea  more

Transformative gifts will help students find their paths as changemakers
SANTA CRUZ, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Transformative gifts will help students find their paths as changemakers * Experiential learning programs at the Institute for Social Transformation recently received $1.2 million in new funding to support the next generation of social impact leaders. November 17, 2025 By Allison Arteaga Soergel Students in the Social Sciences Division at UC Santa Cruz often have high expe  more

Tricking Tumors into Marking Themselves for Destruction
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Tricking Tumors into Marking Themselves for Destruction * Biomedical engineers at USC Viterbi are using ultrasound to trick tumor cells into effectively painting a target on their own backs, enabling more powerful treatments./ChatGPT. USC biomedical engineers have found a way to make a solid tumor paint a target on its own back in order to train the body'  more

Turner Breaks Ground on Bakar Labs for Energy + Materials at UC Berkeley
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Breaks Ground on Bakar Labs for Energy + Materials at UC Berkeley * Turner Construction Company joined representatives from Bakar Labs, University of California-Berkeley, Gensler, and A Squared Solutions to celebrate the groundbreaking of Bakar Labs for Energy + Materials, a new 146,000-square-foot facility that will provide world-class laboratory and collaboration space for innov  more

UC Davis Launches Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles
DAVIS, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * UC Davis Launches Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles The University of California, Davis, celebrated the grand opening of the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles on Thursday, Nov. 13. The institute will further advance wearable and smart textile technologies and promote sustainability across multiple facets of design.   more

University of California-Davis: Microbial Blueprint for Climate-Smart Cows
DAVIS, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * A Microbial Blueprint for Climate-Smart Cows Gut Genes May Hold Key to Lowering Methane By Amy Quinton Each year, a single cow can belch about 200 pounds of methane. The powerful greenhouse gas is 27 times more potent at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. For decades, scientists and farmers have tried to find ways to reduce methane without stunting the animal's growth or produ  more

University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: What Would It Take to Eat Breakfast on the Moon?
MARINA DEL REY, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * What Would It Take to Eat Breakfast on the Moon? At LA Tech Week, a USC Information Sciences Institute panel explores the infrastructure, policies, and partnerships shaping the new space race. By Julia Cohen At a recent LA Tech Week panel hosted by USC's Viterbi Information Sciences Institute (ISI), sp  more

USD Nursing Students Host 2nd Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * USD Nursing Students Host 2nd Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair Students from the University of San Diego's (USD) Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) successfully partnered with Linda Vista United Methodist Church over the weekend to host the 2nd annual Community Health and Wellness Fair. This vital community initiative, which serves as a component of the students' Care of Popul  more

Wearable Lets Users Control Machines and Robots While on the Move
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Wearable Lets Users Control Machines and Robots While on the Move * Wearable technologies with gesture sensors work fine when a user is sitting still, but the signals start to fall apart under excessive motion noise, explained study co-first author Xiangjun Chen, a postdoctoral researcher in the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering at the UC San Diego   more

WeatherNext 2: Our Most Advanced Weather Forecasting Model
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 18 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following statement on Nov 17, 2025: * * * WeatherNext 2: Our most advanced weather forecasting model The new AI model delivers more efficient, more accurate and higher-resolution global weather predictions. The weather affects important decisions we make everyday -- from global supply chains and flight paths to your daily commute. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has dramati  more

What Would It Take to Eat Breakfast on the Moon?
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * What Would It Take to Eat Breakfast on the Moon? * At a recent LA Tech Week panel hosted by USC's Viterbi Information Sciences Institute (ISI), space leaders tackled an unusual but telling question: what kinds of infrastructure, partnerships, and policies will we need to make life, and breakfast, sustainable in space? Rather than focusing on geopolitical co  more

World's Leading Scientific Supercomputing Centers Adopt NVIDIA NVQLink to Integrate Grace Blackwell Platform With Quantum Processors
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * World's Leading Scientific Supercomputing Centers Adopt NVIDIA NVQLink to Integrate Grace Blackwell Platform With Quantum Processors * News Summary: * NVIDIA NVQLink to be broadly adopted by more than a dozen supercomputing centers across the globe, joining U.S. labs and quan  more