LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * AI's Promise and Peril: USC Experts Navigate the Breakneck Pace of Artificial Intelligence * During LA Tech Week 2024, held October 13-19, 2025, USC Viterbi's Information Sciences Institute brought together leading voices in artificial intelligence to explore both the breathtaking opportunities and sobering challenges posed by the technology's rapid advance  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, Nov. 19 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * AI's Promise and Peril: USC Experts Navigate the Breakneck Pace of Artificial Intelligence As artificial intelligence advances at breakneck speed, even the scientists building it admit they're navigating uncharted territory where the line between revolutionary breakthrough and existentia  more

SANTA ANA, California, Nov. 19 -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Allied Universal Details Recent Merger and Acquisition Activities Targeting Strategic Growth Allied Universal(R), a leading security and facility services provider, today announced third quarter merger and acquisition activities. The company has completed seven transactions with aggregate annual  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 19 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary: * * * Conversation on smarter and safer age assurance for Europe By Annette Kroeber-Riel, Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy for Europe European teens know the benefits and challenges of growing up with the internet at their fingertips. Our study The Future Report shows they want more balance, inclusion, and guidance. And yes, they worry about the r  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 19 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Era of intelligence with Gemini 3 Gemini 3 is our most intelligent model that helps you bring any idea to life. By Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google and Alphabet, Demis Hassabis, CEO, Google DeepMind and Koray Kavukcuoglu, CTO, Google DeepMind and Chief AI Architect, Google A note from Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai: Nearly two years ago we k  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 19 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Gemini 3 brings upgraded smarts and new capabilities to the Gemini app Gemini 3 arrives today with sharper reasoning, a leap in "vibe coding" capabilities, a new look and an experimental agent. By Josh Woodward, VP, Google Labs, Gemini & AI Studio Today we're unveiling a major update in the Gemini app, including our most intelligent model yet.  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 19 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Google Search with Gemini 3: Our most intelligent search yet Gemini 3's state-of-the-art reasoning grasps depth and nuance, and unlocks new generative UI experiences with dynamic visual layouts, interactive tools and simulations tailored specifically for your query. By Elizabeth Hamon Reid, VP of Engineering, Search Today, we introduced Gemini  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 19 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Simplifying messaging compliance for businesses with Android RCS Archival on Pixel Help ensure regulatory compliance with Android RCS Archival on Google Pixel. Our secure solution captures employee communications on managed Pixel devices, integrating with Google Messages. IT admins can easily configure and maintain compliant records, offering pe  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 19 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Start building with Gemini 3 Whether you're an experienced developer or a vibe coder, Gemini 3 can help you bring any idea to life. By Logan Kilpatrick, Product Lead, Google AI Studio and the Gemini API Today we are introducing Gemini 3, our most intelligent model that can help bring any idea to life. Built on a foundation of state-of-the-art   more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 19 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following statement on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * We're introducing Google Scholar Labs to answer your research questions Today, we are introducing Google Scholar Labs, a new feature that explores how generative AI can transform the process of answering detailed scholarly research questions. Scholar Labs is powered by AI to act as an advanced research tool, helping you tackle questions that requ  more

CUPERTINO, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025 * Today, Apple announced the most popular podcasts of 2025, releasing a comprehensive set of year-end charts that highlight the shows and creators that captivated listeners worldwide. The Top Charts of 2025 are localized for audiences around the w  more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 19 -- The Art Center College of Design issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * ArtCenter College of Design Welcomes Industry Leaders and Alumni Mariana Prieto and Joe Tseng to the Board of Trustees ArtCenter College of Design is pleased to announce the election of two distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees: Mariana Prieto (BS 12 Product Design), founder and director of Blue Horizons at Conservation International, and Joe Tseng (BS 96 Industr  more

POMONA, California, Nov. 19 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona Drives $1.5 Billion in Economic Activity in LA Region By Samantha Gonzaga A new study confirms Cal Poly Pomona's powerful economic return on investment for California, showing that for every $1 invested by the state, the university generates $14.57 in statewide industry activity -- including the impact of alumni earnings. According to the 2025 California State Unive  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Ajita Talwalker Menon, president and CEO of Calbright College - California Online Community College District, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing support for proposed priorities aimed at enhancing career pathways and workforce readiness. The college, designed to serve the needs of adult learners in California, emphasizes the importance of aligning educational programs with real-world job requirements. In their c  more

POMONA, California, Nov. 19 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Full Circle: Architect Jimmy Macias Brings Real-World Design into the Classroom By Rebekah Deponte When faculty member Jimmy Macias steps into the studio, he's not just teaching architecture, he's continuing a story that began in that very same room. A two-time CPP alumnus and architect, Macias guides students through the same learn by doing philosophy that shaped his own path. Mac  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Combats Hunger Crisis * In response to growing food insecurity across Los Angeles County, Cedars-Sinai has provided $650,000 in new grants to local nonprofits dedicated to solving hunger and nutrition deficits. More than 1.5 million people in Los Angeles County struggle with meeting the most basic nutritional needs. Since 2020  more

SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * CoastConnect Yields Big Wins With Calix Success Programs * SAN JOSE, Calif.November 18, 2025 Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that CoastConnect opens in a new tab, an electric cooperative in southern Mississippi, has accelerated their evolution to meet the AI-driven future of broadband. By leveraging the Calix Broadband Platform and aw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Cryptocurrency Money Launderer Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy in Scheme that Stole $263 Million in Crypto * WASHINGTON - Kunal Mehta, 45, of Irvine, California, pleaded guilty today in connection with his role in a multi-state conspiracy that used social engineering to steal hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from victims throughout the United States,   more

LONG BEACH, California, Nov. 19 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * CSULB fuels $2.4 billion in economic activity, new report shows By Andrew Edwards Cal State Long Beach is a big part of what makes its hometown - and California - work. The Beach generates an estimated $2.4 billion worth of economic activity while supporting some 16,800 jobs. The enhanced earnings of CSULB alumni attributable to their Beach degree every year support 51,100 jobs   more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Nov. 19 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB Model United Nations expands to Palm Desert Campus The Palm Desert Campus team will join the team from the university's San Bernardino campus at the NMUN conference in Banff, Alberta, Canada, marking a milestone in the university's effort to expand global learning opportunities across both campuses. * For the first time, students from Cal State San Bernardino's Pal  more

OAKLAND, California, Nov. 18 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * Department of Education Move to Transfer Responsibilities To Other Agencies Will Undermine Education and Create Confusion for Families, Students and Schools * Washington, DC - Today, the Department of Education (ED) announced that it has entered into Interagency Agreements with the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Interior, and State to t  more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Embodied AI Research Takes Center Stage at San Diego Robotics Forum * Quan Vuong, a Ph.D. alumnus from Christensen's research group, is one of the people seizing this moment. He cofounded Physical Intelligence, a startup that aims to develop a generative AI model that can control any robot and get it to perform any task. He was the keynote speaker for this year's forum. He detailed  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Enphase Energy, Inc., Fremont, California, a global energy technology company, announced a major expansion in the number of U.S. utilities approving its IQ Meter Collar for installation behind the meter. The device has now received authorization from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric, alongside 46 other utilities across the country, significantly streamlining the process for homeowners adopting solar and battery systems. The company antic  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Takes Action Against Apple for Inadequate Hazardous Waste Management * SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a settlement with Apple Inc. over claims of violations of federal hazardous waste law at a facility located on Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California. As a result of EPA's action, the company addressed hazardous waste  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSbrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * EWG finds California crop fields showered with 2.5M pounds of PFAS pesticides Every year, an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing the "forever chemicals" known as PFAS are sprayed on California crop fields, according to a new analysis and interactive map from the Environmental Working Group (https://www.ewg.org/research/ewg-25-million-pounds-toxic-pfas-pesticides-spread-  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by former Honorary Fire Chief Bruce Schwartz from a Nov. 13, 2025, field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories From the Palisades Fire": * * * My name is Bruce Schwartz. Rachel is my mom. I've been a resident of Pacific Palisades for 25 years, and during that time, I've had the honor of serving as the Honorary Fire Chief and being recognized as Citizen of the Year for my e  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Four California Residents Sentenced to Prison in Connection with $16M Hospice Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme * Four California residents were sentenced to prison for their roles in defrauding Medicare of nearly $16 million through sham hospice companies and laundering the fraudulent proceeds. Yesterday, Juan Carlos Esparza, 33, of Valley Village, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordere  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 18 (TNSrep) -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: * * * Getty's PST ART Releases Largest-Ever Dataset on Climate Impact of Exhibition-Making Arts organizations across Southern California measured exhibition emissions and waste for the nation's largest art event * Getty announced today a new report (https://www.getty.edu/publications/pst-art-climate-impact-report-2025/) on its inaugural PST ART Climate Impact Program, with baseline measur  more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 19 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * Google DeepMind is opening a new AI research lab in Singapore to advance AI in Asia Pacific Google DeepMind is opening a new AI research lab in Singapore with the goal of accelerating the adoption and real-world benefits of AI across the Asia-Pacific region. This investment builds on Google's longstanding commitment to the Asia Pacific ecosystem; Google DeepMind's APA  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * ICYMI: New DNC Numbers Reveal Organizing Was Central to 2025 Blue Wave * As highlighted today in NewsNation, Democratic organizing efforts fueled Tuesday's Blue Wave. Across New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California, Democratic coordinated campaigns recruited and trained over 17,000 volunteers, knocked on over 2.5 million doors, made over 8.5 million phone calls, and s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Chairmen Rick Scott, Ron Johnson Lead Palisades Field Hearing, Survey Wildfire Damage, and Demand Accountability for Government Failures In case you missed it, Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California, alongside fellow Aging Committee member and chair  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Appoints Cindy Stoddard as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer * SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 18, 2025 - Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Cindy Stoddard as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective December 1. Stod  more

SANTA ROSA, California, Nov. 19 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Introduces Scalable, Modular, All-in-One Testing Solution to Accelerate High-Volume PCBA Manufacturing Compact, modular system with integrated multi-test capability and up to 20-core parallel testing for high-volume efficiency * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) introduces the next generation of Keysight   more

LIVERMORE, California, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Mass spectrometry solves mysteries and unearths new questions in the Big Ideas Lab podcast Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are solving cold cases and rewriting our knowledge of human history. Find out how the measurements made at the Laboratory's Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS) enable these feats on the latest episo  more

LOMA LINDA, California, Nov. 19 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Dense breast tissue and early cancer detection: what you need to know By Elena Aguirre Breast density may not be something most women think about until they read it on their mammogram report. For many women, it's an important factor that can influence both cancer risk and the sensitivity of screenings. Cherie Cora, MD, director of breast imaging and radiologist at Loma Linda University Cancer Ce  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Mangalm LLC Recalls Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Product Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: November 07, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 18, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Carmoisine Company Name: MANGALM LLC Brand Name: Tops Product Description:   more

CUPERTINO, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Mapping the future with 3D-printed titanium Apple Watch cases * Using the additive process of 3D printing, layer after layer gets printed until an object is as close to the final shape needed as possible. Historically, machining forged parts is subtractive, requiring large portions of material to be shaved off.  more

FULLERTON, California, Nov. 18 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Marketing Students Develop Strategies to Boost Bone Marrow Donors * For Cal State Fullerton business administration-marketing major Lauren Schuerger, researching ways to persuade young people to sign up as bone marrow donors wasn't just a class assignment. It boosted her resume, built her confidence and gave her the satisfaction of helping people. Working with NMDP, formerly Be  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Nov. 19 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Mattel Accelerates UNO Elite(TM) with Formula 1(R) Partnership, Launching a New Immersive Game for Racing Fans With the 2025 Formula 1(R) season nearing a compelling conclusion, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the expansion of UNO Elite(TM) with the officially licensed UNO Elite(TM) Formula 1(R). This adrenaline-fueled edition allows fans to bring the world of F  more

REDWOOD CITY, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * MCN Market Up 14 Percent Outside China in 3Q 2025, According to Dell'Oro Group * [wp_tech_share] REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - November 18, 2025 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, sec  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Microplastics hit male arteries hard * A mouse study led by University of California, Riverside biomedical scientists suggests that everyday exposure to microplastics tiny fragments shed from packaging, clothing, and countless plastic products may accelerate the development of atherosclerosis, the artery-clogging process that leads to heart attacks and strokes. The harmful effects  more

SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 18 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * Nearly Nine in Ten Consumers Plan to Maintain or Increase Spending on Pre-loved Goods, Signaling Sustained Momentum for the Circular Economy * SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2025 eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today rele  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * New California Wolf Pack Confirmed * The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported late Monday that a new wolf family was confirmed this fall. The Grizzly pack consists of two adults and a pup who have established territory in southern Plumas County.  The Grizzly pack's confirmation means that California still has 10 existing packs, despite the demise of the Bey  more

ARCATA, California, Nov. 18 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * New Spaces, New Energy, New Opportunities at Cal Poly Humboldt Cal Poly Humboldt currently has 85 active capital projects underway, including the construction of new facilities and the development of sustainable energy systems. These efforts are improving the campus environment and supporting student learning and growth. Engineering & Technology Building: Where Innovation Ta  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * ONC Certification of Oracle's AI-Powered EHR Marks Turning Point for the Healthcare Industry * Oracle Health's next generation electronic health record (EHR) is now certified and ready for adoption by ambulatory customers in the U.S. Unlike other EHRs that bolt on AI applications, the Oracle Health EHR was built from the gro  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by David A. Schwarz, chairman of the Rebuild Committee of the Pacific Palisades Community Council, from a Nov. 13, 2025, field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories From the Palisades Fire": * * * Chairman Scott and Senator Johnson, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the impacts of the Palisades Fire on our family and my neighbors, and to propose a way forwar  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jessica Rogers, president of the Pacific Palisades Residents Association, from a Nov. 13, 2025, field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories From the Palisades Fire": * * * Good morning. My name is Jessica Rogers, and I serve as President of the Pacific Palisades Residents Association, a 58-year organization dedicated to protecting our environment and ensuring resident s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Merkley, Schiff, Wyden Demand Election Commissioner Correct Dangerous Voting Misinformation or Resign * Senators to EAC Commissioner McCormick: "If you do not disavow these comments immediately, we urge you to resign your position to protect the integrity of the Commission and its important nonpartisan work." WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create First-Ever Respiratory Protection Requirements for Federal Firefighters * Federal firefighters were prohibited from wearing respiratory protections while fighting wildfires, this bill would create the first-of-its-kind standard to change that WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-chair of the bipartisan Senat  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by fire survivor John Alle from a Nov. 13, 2025, field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories From the Palisades Fire": * * * I was the last person to speak with LA Mayor Karen Bass before she departed for Ghana on January 4, 2025. She called me and spoke in hushed tones and informed me she was "boarding the plane." We discussed predicted winds. We discussed the possibili  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by fire survivor Tom Doran from a Nov. 13, 2025, field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories From the Palisades Fire": * * * Dear Chairman Scott, my name is Rachel Schwartz, and I am 94 years old. I don't usually testify at government hearings, but I felt I had to. I have been through a lot in my life. As a little girl, I survived three concentration camps and a three-we  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by fire survivor Tom Doran from a Nov. 13, 2025, field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories From the Palisades Fire": * * * My name is Tom Doran, and I'm turning 65 this month. I'm here to speak on behalf of my wife's parents--ages 85 and 84--and the generation they represent: the people who built our neighborhoods, raised our families, and made our communities strong, on  more

MERCED, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * People Don't Worry About Losing Jobs to AI, Even When Told It Could Happen Soon * As debates rage about artificial intelligence's impact on jobs, new research suggests that even warnings that AI could disrupt workers' employment soon do little to shake their confidence. In a survey-based study, political scientists Anil Menon of UC Merced and Baobao Zhang of Syracuse University examined how   more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 18 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Postdoc Awarded L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Grant * L'Oreal USA has awarded one of five 2025 For Women in Science grants to Caltech's Georgia Squyres, a postdoctoral scholar in the laboratory of Dianne Newman, Gordon M. Binder/Amgen Professor of Biology and Geobiology and Merkin Institute Professor. Squyres investigates the complex world of bacterial communities, specifically biofi  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, Nov. 19 (TNSrpt) -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Powering Prosperity: How CSUN and the CSU System Build a Stronger California A new report reveals how the California State University (CSU) system and CSUN power regional prosperity --fueling jobs, innovation and long-term economic growth across the state. The CSU report, "Moving California Forward: The Economic Power of the CSU," introduced at the Nov. 18 CSU Bo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Joe E. Ross, president of Reach University, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Secretary's proposed priority and definitions on career pathways and workforce readiness. In its letter, Reach University emphasizes the importance of enhancing access to demand-driven career pathways and workforce preparedness. The organization expresses strong support for the proposed priorities outlined by the Departme  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Most public pension contributions go toward paying off debt, not funding benefits Over 50% of the public pension contributions by state and local governments are directed toward paying off pension debt rather than to benefits themselves. By Mariana Trujillo, Managing Director State and local governments have been making higher pension contributions to their employees' pension funds, but not beca  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 19 (TNSrpt) -- California State University Sacramento campus issued the following news: * * * Sacramento State is smart investment for region and state, fueling the economy and creating a skilled workforce, new report shows By Cynthia Hubert Sacramento State and the CSU are economic and social mobility powerhouses, driving California's economy while helping graduates create bright futures for themselves and their families. The system, its 22 campuses , and hund  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Completes Acquisition of Informatica * SAN FRANCISCO, CA November 18, 2025 Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Informatica, a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management. The close of the acquisition brings Informatica's rich data catal  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Saudi Arabia Launches, Operationalizing $500 Million Investment to Advance Vision 2030 * Company holds first-ever Innovation Day in Riyadh, announces customer wins and plans for regional headquarters WASHINGTON / RIYADH - November 18, 2025 - Salesforce, the world's #1 AI CRM, today announced pivotal steps   more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Scripps Research scientists receive $1.1 million to advance AI modeling for HIV vaccine development New AI system helps scientists rapidly pinpoint the most promising paths to an HIV vaccine. *  LA JOLLA, CA As of 2024, over 40 million people in the world are diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)a chronic, life-threatening infection that remains one of the le  more

OAKLAND, California, Nov. 18 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * SEC's Refusal to Rule on No-Action Requests Creates Legal Limbo, Shirks Responsibility, and Harms Shareholders * MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407 EL CERRITO, CANovember 18, 2025 Today's announcement from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it will no longer substantively review corporate no-action requests under Rule 14a-8 represents a dangerous abandonmen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Ruiz Introduce Bill to Strengthen Communications Access on Tribal Lands * Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) introduced the Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025, legislation to help expand telecommunications and information services to Tribal communities.  "This legislation strengthens the foundation for expanding br  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a Nov. 13, 2025, field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories from the Palisades Fire": * * * "The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Natural disasters do not discriminate. It doesn't matter how old you are, how much money you have, or how smart you think you may be - if you aren't prepared, no  more

PLEASANTON, California, Nov. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Silicon Labs Partners with Rimini Street to Build a Future-Ready SAP Strategy * Multi-year strategic partnership empowers Silicon Labs to maximize SAP ECC 6.0 value, accelerate transformation and avoid costly upgrades and disruption LAS VEGAS - Nov 18, 2025 - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global  more

STANFORD, California, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Type 1 diabetes cured in mice with gentle blood stem-cell and pancreatic islet transplant An "immune system reset" cured autoimmune, or Type 1, diabetes in mice in a Stanford Medicine study. The approach may be useful for other autoimmune conditions as well as organ transplants. By Krista Conger Acombination blood stem cell and pancreatic islet cell transplant from an immunologi  more

STANFORD, California, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Medications change our gut microbiome in predictable ways Common medications can unsettle the gut microbiome. Predicting these changes may help scientists design treatments that reduce side effects. In brief * Researchers used complex communities derived from fecal samples to study how common medications affect the microbiome. * They found that competition for nutrients plays a significant role i  more

TURLOCK, California, Nov. 19 (TNSrpt) -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Strengthens Regional Economy as CSU Report Highlights Powerful Statewide Impact New CSU Economic Impact Report Shows Stanislaus State Contributes More Than $600 Million to the Regional Economy, Supporting Thousands of Jobs and Advancing Prosperity Across the Central Valley * The California State University (CSU) has released its latest Economic Impact Report, Mov  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, Nov. 19 -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Study by CSUN Prof Upends Understanding of What Happens to Iron at Earth's Core A team of researchers that includes chemistry students and faculty at California State University, Northridge have just completed a massive computational study of the element iron's behavior at the Earth's core. Their findings have caused a fundamental shift in the understanding of how iron rea  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and Castellanos Elementary Community Schoolyard Win Anthem Award * Castellanos Elementary Community Schoolyard is the flagship project of TPL's "28x28" Initiative in Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, CA - Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced that it has been honored with a Silver Award in the Sustainability, Environment & Climate:   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Welcomes Decision to Pause California Climate Disclosure Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. Daryl Joseffer, executive vice president and chief counsel at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Litigation Center, issued the following statement in response to the Ninth Circuit's decision to halt California's climate disclosure law : "The U.S. Chamber welcomes the Ninth Circuit's decisi  more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego and UC System Rank Among World's Top Institutions for Most Influential Researchers * The Highly Cited Researcher distinction refers to the top 1% of faculty and scientists in their respective fields over the past decade based on Clarivate's citation records. "We are proud to see UC San Diego once again recognized among the top research institutions in the world," sai  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health launches Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics Department will drive innovation in molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy and clinical research for cancer and other diseases * Building on more than a decade of innovation that has made UCLA a global leader in molecular imaging and targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy, UCLA Health has established the Department of Nuclear  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Colorectal cancer screenings remain low for people ages 45 to 49 despite guideline change UCLA study finds fewer than 1 in 4 eligible younger adults have been screened since recommendations changed, with barriers to uptake still unclear * UCLA research finds that fewer than 1 in 4 eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task  more

DAVIS, California, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Cabernet Sauvignon's Long Memory Revealed UC Davis Study Finds Wine Grape Still Carries a Molecular Memory of Its Ancestry After 400 Years By Amy Quinton About 400 years ago, a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc gave birth to cabernet sauvignon. Today, cabernet sauvignon is the world's most-planted wine grape, dominating vineyards from Napa to Bordeaux. New research from   more

DAVIS, California, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Hayfeeders and Other Tools Can Improve Health, Welfare of Stabled Horses Novel Research Offers Affordable Way to Help Horses Thrive By Emily C. Dooley Simple items like hay feeders, giant rubber activity balls and shatter-proof mirrors can improve the health and welfare of stabled animals while also reducing frustration behaviors, according to University of California, Davis, research   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following Q&A on Nov. 18, 2025, with Jason Kutch, associate professor of biokinesiology and physical therapy, and Neda Jahanshad, associate professor of neurology and biomedical engineering: * * * USC team explores the nervous-system pathways that heighten endometriosis pain A new NIH-funded study will use neuroimaging data to learn how pain processing in the brain influences treatment  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Wayve, Sunnyvale, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the need for a sector-specific approach in the regulation of artificial intelligence. The company is currently testing advanced driver assistance systems in various global markets, including the U.S., UK, Germany, and Japan. In its correspondence, Wayve emphasizes that a tailored regulatory framework is essential for the effective and safe deployment of AI,   more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Nov. 19 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Event Ignites College Dreams For Hispanic Students By Scott Craig The spirit of "lucecitas" -- glimmers of light -- shone brightly on the Westmont campus as nearly 200 enthusiastic students and their families gathered for the powerful fourth annual event, Affording Your College Dream on Nov. 1. In a vibrant, Spanish-language event brimming with energy and hope, Westmont, in partnership with the Santa Barb  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, Nov. 18 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Windsor builds Canada's first 3D-printed student residence By Sara Meikle A new kind of student housing is taking shape at the University of Windsor--one layer at a time. The University has officially begun 3D printing Canada's first multi-storey, net-zero student residence, marking a major leap forward in sustainable construction and housing innovation. Located at 1025 California Ave., the project is a n  more

MONROVIA, California, Nov. 19 -- World Vision International issued the following news: * * * World Vision Announces US$500 Million Global Plan to Protect Children and the Amazon from the Climate Crisis London/Brazil - As the global leaders are meeting at the UN climate conference, COP30 in Belem, at the heart of the Amazon basin, global relief, development, and advocacy organisation World Vision has announced an ambitious US$500 million plan to protect children living in the Amazonian communi  more