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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday December 06, 2025 ( 53 items )  

15 Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * 15 Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted Fifteen alleged members of a drug trafficking organization responsible for a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute large quantities of marijuana and for a conspiracy to commit money laundering in West Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, and California have been charged in a 2-  more

ACIP decision to roll back universal Hepatitis B vaccine schedule recommendations will leave children vulnerable to unnecessary exposure and preventable illness
SAN DIEGO, California, Dec. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * ACIP decision to roll back universal Hepatitis B vaccine schedule recommendations will leave children vulnerable to unnecessary exposure and preventable illness * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' decision to change the universal Hepatitis B   more

AI Back-End Networks Continue Their Shift to Ethernet, Now Accounting for Over Two-Thirds of 3Q 2025 Switch Sales in AI Clusters, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Dec. 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * AI Back-End Networks Continue Their Shift to Ethernet, Now Accounting for Over Two-Thirds of 3Q 2025 Switch Sales in AI Clusters, According to Dell'Oro Group * [wp_tech_share] REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - December 5, 2025 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group  more

Alphabet Inc. Issues Commentary: Gemini 3 Pro - Frontier of Vision AI
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Dec. 6 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * Gemini 3 Pro: the frontier of vision AI Gemini 3 Pro delivers state-of-the-art performance across document, spatial, screen and video understanding. By Rohan Doshi, Product Manager, Google DeepMind Gemini 3 Pro represents a generational leap from simple recognition to true visual and spatial reasoning. It is our most capable multimodal model eve  more

Alphabet Inc.: Google AI Pro and Ultra Subscribers Now Have Higher Rate Limits for Google Antigravity
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Dec. 6 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers now have higher rate limits for Google Antigravity. The response to Google Antigravity -- our new agentic development platform -- has been incredible and we're working to meet this demand. One way we're doing this is by offering enhanced support for Google AI subscribers. Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers now   more

Alphabet Inc.: Latest AI News We Announced in November
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Dec. 6 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * Latest AI news we announced in November Here's a recap of some of our biggest AI updates from November, including the launch of Gemini 3, debut of Nano Banana Pro and major new investments in AI infrastructure. For more than 20 years, we've invested in machine learning and AI research, tools and infrastructure to build products that make everyday   more

Alphabet Inc.: Research From Google Workspace Reveals How Young Leaders are Using AI at Work
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Dec. 6 (TNSrep) -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following news: * * * New research from Google Workspace reveals how young leaders are using AI at work. Google Workspace has released findings from our second survey that looks at how people aged 22-39 are using AI at work. Commissioned by Workspace in partnership with the Harris Poll, the findings reveal three key themes: 1. Young leaders want AI that offers more personalized re  more

California Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Drug Charges
DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa posted the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * California Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Drug Charges A Tulare, California man was sentenced on December 2, 2025, to life in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to public court documents and evidence presented at trial, Brian Joaquin Alvarado, 40, was the leader of an extensive drug trafficking   more

Celebrating the power of poetry: Ellen Bass draws large, enthusiastic crowd for Morton Marcus Poetry Reading on campus
SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Celebrating the power of poetry: Ellen Bass draws large, enthusiastic crowd for Morton Marcus Poetry Reading on campus * A large and appreciative crowd filled the Merrill Cultural Center to hear celebrated poet Ellen Bass deliver the keynote presentation at the 16th annual Morton Marcus Poetry Reading this month. The reading, presented by The Humanities Institute, has brought s  more

Clean Fuels Alliance America: New Study Finds California's Soybean ILUC Values Are Outdated
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 6 (TNSrpt) -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release: * * * New Study Finds California's Soybean ILUC Values Are Outdated A recent study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future finds that California's indirect land use change (ILUC) assumptions for U.S. soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel are outdated lacking modern agricultural practices and current science. The analysis, Land Use Change Emission  more

Clean Fuels Submits Comments to CARB Following Land Use Change Public Forum
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release: * * * Clean Fuels Submits Comments to CARB Following Land Use Change Public Forum Clean Fuels Alliance America along with the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance (CABA) submitted formal comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) following the agency's recent public forum on biofuels and land use change. In its filing, Clean Fuels emphasized the importance of using the most accurat  more

Clearing the Air
RIVERSIDE, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Clearing the Air * For decades, the Clean Air Act has resulted in clearer skies and better public health across America. While the success of the law isquite literallyinvisible, it's built on layers of regulations and policies informed by air pollution models that translate complex data into actionable intelligence. At the core of those models are simulations developed over the c  more

CODEPINK Calls Foul on FIFA Awarding 'Peace Prize' to Donald Trump
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 6 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * CODEPINK Calls Foul on FIFA Awarding "Peace Prize" to Donald Trump Protesters Pointed Out Hypocrisy, Warn of ICE Harassment at Future World Cup Events * WASHINGTON -- Today, CODEPINK, alongside allied groups, staged a protest outside the John F. Kennedy Center fo  more

Crapo, Heinrich, LaMalfa, Torres Reintroduce the Native American Seeds Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Heinrich, LaMalfa, Torres Reintroduce the Native American Seeds Act * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), along with U.S. Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-California) and Norma Torres (D-California), reintroduced the Native American Seeds Act of 2025. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would assist tribal governments working to protect s  more

FAA, National Park Service Propose Voluntary Air Tour Management Agreement for San Francisco Bay Area Parks in California
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has made available a proposed voluntary agreement in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service to manage commercial air tour operations over four prominent San Francisco Bay Area parks in California. The agreement covers Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods National Monum  more

FirstSun Capital Seeks Approval for First Foundation Acquisition
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has received an application from FirstSun Capital Bancorp, Denver, Colorado, to merge with First Foundation Inc., Irving, Texas. This proposed action is one of several corporate applications currently under review by the Federal Reserve that seek approval to become or expand a bank holding company. These applications typically involve a company acquiring the assets, ownership, or control of a bank or existing bank holding company. Pursu  more

FTC, Illuminate Reach Agreement Over Alleged Student Data Breach, Deceptive Practices
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has accepted a proposed consent agreement with Illuminate Education Inc., Irvine, California, settling alleged violations of federal law that prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The settlement follows a proposed complaint alleging that the California-based software company failed to employ reasonable security measures, leading to a network breach that exposed the personal information of millions of students. Illuminate Edu  more

Graduate Students Highlight Research and Campus Life to Encourage Transfers
MERCED, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Graduate Students Highlight Research and Campus Life to Encourage Transfers * Three Ph.D. students recently visited Madera Community College to share research findings and highlight opportunities available to transfer students at UC Merced. Emily Rivera Mondragon, a second-year environmental systems Ph.D. student, joined sociology graduate students Justin Barnes and Eliana Fonsah to present s  more

Hanson Bridgett: Kristina Lawson Joins Daily Journal Podcast
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 6 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kristina Lawson Joins Daily Journal Podcast Kristina Lawson recently joined the Daily Journal's In the Counsel's Chair podcast to discuss her path from serving as a Walnut Creek city councilmember and mayor to leading a statewide firm. She shares how public service continues to influence her leadership, offers guidance for attorneys considering public roles, and reflects on what Hanson B  more

Helping health care providers navigate social, political, and legal barriers to patient care
SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Helping health care providers navigate social, political, and legal barriers to patient care * A new case study in "The Lancet" offers tips for health system leaders on how and when to call in outside resources and organizations December 5, 2025 By Allison Arteaga Soergel Press Inquiries Press Contact Allison Arteaga Soergel asoergel@ucsc.edu 831-459-4399 In Nove  more

Horizon Accelerator Bridges University Innovation Gap with Formation of Distinguished Advisory Board
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Horizon Accelerator Bridges University Innovation Gap with Formation of Distinguished Advisory Board * Joel Oubre Joel Oubre is Area Vice President - Digital, Retail Consumer Goods & Manufacturing at Salesforce, where he specializes in helping early-stage and high-growth companies align technology solutions with strategic priorities. With over 14 years at Salesforce, Joel has bui  more

Icy Hot Plasmas: Fluffy, Electrically Charged Ice Grains Reveal New Plasma Dynamics
PASADENA, California, Dec. 5 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Icy Hot Plasmas: Fluffy, Electrically Charged Ice Grains Reveal New Plasma Dynamics * When a gas is highly energized, its electrons get torn from the parent atoms, resulting in a plasmathe oft-forgotten fourth state of matter (along with solid, liquid, and gas). When we think of plasmas, we normally think of extremely hot phenomena such as the Sun, lightning, or maybe arc welding, but ther  more

Invention Challenge Brings Student Engineers to NASA JPL
PASADENA, California, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Invention Challenge Brings Student Engineers to NASA JPL Now in its 26th year, the event brings teams of middle and high school students to the lab to compete with home-built contraptions. Teenagers wielding power tools and plywood demonstrated their engineering prowess at the annual Invention Challenge at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on Friday. Also in evidence  more

ITC: Superior Communications Files Trade Complaint Against Belkin Over Screen Protectors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- Superior Communications Inc., Irwindale, California, has filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding the importation and sale of certain screen protectors. The action targets Belkin International Inc. and Belkin Inc., both of El Segundo, California, as proposed respondents. The complaint alleges that the respondents are engaging in violations concerning the importation into the U.  more

Keysight Introduces New Handheld Analyzer Enabling 120-MHz IQ Streaming for Gap-Free Signal Capture
SANTA ROSA, California, Dec. 6 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Introduces New Handheld Analyzer Enabling 120-MHz IQ Streaming for Gap-Free Signal Capture High-precision, high-speed architecture delivers the visibility engineers need to navigate increasingly crowded and complex RF landscapes * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) introduced the N99xxD-Series FieldFox Hand  more

Learning from Dolores Huerta's legacy
SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Learning from Dolores Huerta's legacy * UC Santa Cruz's Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas recently partnered with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and UCLA's Chicano Studies Research Center to release instructor's guides and educational lesson plans for elementary, middle school, and high school students that draw from the life and legacy of social justice icon Dolores  more

Location, location, location: New analysis of home sales makes economic case for resilient coastal forests
SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Location, location, location: New analysis of home sales makes economic case for resilient coastal forests * Houses in Florida nearest mangroves saw much smaller price declines after major hurricanes, Zillow sales data show December 5, 2025 By Mike Pena Press Inquiries Press Contact Mike Pena mivpena@ucsc.edu Key takeaways * Proximity to mangroves translated int  more

Loma Linda University Health: Stater Bros. Charities K-Froggers 4 Kids Radiothon Raises More Than $202,000
LOMA LINDA, California, Dec. 6 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * Stater Bros. Charities K-Froggers 4 Kids Radiothon raises more than $202,000 By Linda Ha The 24th annual Stater Bros. Charities K-Froggers 4 Kids Radiothon raised more than $202,000 on Thursday, December 4, to support pediatric patients battling various forms of cancer at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. The event was broadcast live on K-FROG 95.1 FM from Bass Pro Shops   more

Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Cisco Announce Multi-Year Partnership Making Cisco an Official Partner of the World's Most Famous Arena
SAN JOSE, California, Dec. 5 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Cisco Announce Multi-year Partnership Making Cisco an Official Partner of the World's Most Famous Arena NEW YORK (December 3, 2025) - Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ("MSG Entertainment") (NYSE: MSGE) announced today a new, multi-year partnership with Cisco, naming the worldwide leader in networking and security An Official Partner of Madison  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4M Sale of Two-Property Industrial Portfolio in Illinois and Indiana
ENCINO, California, Dec. 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4M Sale of Two-Property Industrial Portfolio in Illinois and Indiana 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 two-property industrial portfolio located in Princeville, Illinois, and Lafayette, Indiana. The portfolio sold for $4 mi  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 619-Unit Self-Storage Property in Abilene, Texas
ENCINO, California, Dec. 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 619-Unit Self-Storage Property in Abilene, Texas 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 ACI Self Storage, a 619-unit self-storage property located in Abilene, Texas. "The family patriarch, who recently turned 80, ultimate  more

Marcus & Millichap Closes Class A Office Building Sale in Sacramento
ENCINO, California, Dec. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Class A Office Building Sale in Sacramento SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 3, 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 520 Capitol Mall, an eight-story, 80,752-square-foot Class A office asset on the Capitol Mall in Sac  more

Marcus & Millichap Closes Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Retail Center Sale
ENCINO, California, Dec. 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Retail Center Sale ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 5, 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 Plaza at the Parks, a 235,183-square-foot retail center in Arlington, Texas. "This was a true value-add opportuni  more

Marcus & Millichap Closes Sale and Arranges Financing for Oakland Multifamily Asset
ENCINO, California, Dec. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Sale and Arranges Financing for Oakland Multifamily Asset OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 2, 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 and financing of The Amelia, an 83-unit multifamily property in Oakland, California. The pr  more

Mellace Family Brands California Recalls Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted, 34 Oz and 11.5 Oz Packages Because Of Possible Health Risk
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. Recalls Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted, 34 oz and 11.5 oz Packages Because Of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: December 05, 2025 FDA Publish Date: December 05, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Product may be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Mella  more

MLS Cup streams free on Apple TV this Saturday
CUPERTINO, California, Dec. 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * MLS Cup streams free on Apple TV this Saturday * A new champion will be crowned this Saturday, December 6, as Inter Miami CF hosts Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the 2025 MLS Cup presented by Audi the culmination of Major League Soccer's historic 30th season. The match will stream free in over 100 countries and regi  more

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion
LOS GATOS, California, Dec. 6 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion) Transaction Unites Warner Bros.' Iconic Franchises and Storied Libraries with Netflix's Leading Entertainment Service, Creating an Extraordinary Offering for Consumers Netflix to Maintain Warner Bros.' Current Operations   more

Netflix Unveils the First Look for 'Land of Sin' - Premiering on January 2, 2026
LOS GATOS, California, Dec. 6 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * Netflix Unveils the First Look for 'Land of Sin' - Premiering on January 2, 2026 * Today, Netflix released the launch date, first clip and images of the Swedish crime series Land of Sin, created and directed by Peter Gronlund (Goliath, Beartown). * Set in the Scanian countryside, this five-part series follows the investigation of a young teenager who is found d  more

New Lawsuit Challenges Russell Vought's Attempt to Starve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of Funding
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * New Lawsuit Challenges Russell Vought's Attempt to Starve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of Funding * San Francisco Representing Rise Economy, the Woodstock Institute, and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Public Citizen and Rosen, Bien, Galvan & Grunfeld, LLP, today filed a lawsuit challenging an effort by President Donald Trump's budget chief and acting head of the Con  more

NEWS: Sen. Schiff Unveils Landmark Legislation to Spur New Housing Boom, Address Housing Crisis
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Unveils Landmark Legislation to Spur New Housing Boom, Address Housing Crisis * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) unveiled landmark legislation to spur a new boom in housing construction across the United States and help address the root causes of the housing affordability crisis, including the lack of supply, rising rents, and increasingly out of reach p  more

Oracle Health Secures TEFCA QHIN Designation, Further Strengthening Interoperability Leadership
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Dec. 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Health Secures TEFCA QHIN Designation, Further Strengthening Interoperability Leadership * Oracle Health Information Network Inc., a subsidiary of Oracle, has been designated as a Qualified Health Information Network (r) (QHIN(tm)) as a part of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement(tm) (TEFCA(tm)). Buildi  more

Padilla, Lummis, Wyden, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend Tax Relief for Wildfire Victims
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Lummis, Wyden, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend Tax Relief for Wildfire Victims * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act to permanently ensure wildfire survivors are not taxed on compensation they receive for losses a  more

Padilla, Schiff, Colleagues Call on McMahon to Reverse Illegal Moves to Dismantle the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Colleagues Call on McMahon to Reverse Illegal Moves to Dismantle the Department of Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined 34 of their Senate colleagues in slamming the Department of Education's recent announcement that it signed interagency agreements (IAAs) to illegally outsource core Department functions that students and t  more

Parsons Positioned to Continue Advancing the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Efforts to Counter and Mitigate Weapons of Mass Destruction
PASADENA, California, Dec. 5 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Positioned to Continue Advancing the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Efforts to Counter and Mitigate Weapons of Mass Destruction * CHANTILLY, Va. (December 5, 2025) Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was selected by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) as an awarde  more

Parsons Selected for $1B Sound Transit MATOC to Support Regional Transit Expansion
PASADENA, California, Dec. 5 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Selected for $1B Sound Transit MATOC to Support Regional Transit Expansion * CHANTILLY, Va. (December 5, 2025) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced the company has secured a position on Sound Transit's 2025 $1 billion ceiling Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for design services. This f  more

Parsons to Present at the Raymond James TMT and Consumer Conference
PASADENA, California, Dec. 5 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons to Present at the Raymond James TMT and Consumer Conference * CHANTILLY, Va., December 5, 2025 - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that Carey Smith, chair, president, and chief executive officer will participate in a fireside chat question and answer session at the Raymond James TMT and C  more

Paul Hastings Builds Premier UK Tax Platform With Addition of Leading Partner Duo Joining Forces in London
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Builds Premier UK Tax Platform With Addition of Leading Partner Duo Joining Forces in London * LONDON - Paul Hastings LLP announced today that premier tax lawyers Jenny Doak and Catherine Richardson have joined as partners in London, evolving the firm's global tax practice into a leading platform and enhancing its ability to meet rising client demand for advic  more

QUINTA BRUNSON, DAVID LETTERMAN, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, JAMIE LEE CURTIS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' DEC. 8-12
BURBANK, California, Dec. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * QUINTA BRUNSON, DAVID LETTERMAN, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, JAMIE LEE CURTIS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' DEC. 8-12 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subj  more

SAG-AFTRA Statement Regarding Proposed Netflix/Warner Bros. Transaction
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 6 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Statement Regarding Proposed Netflix/Warner Bros. Transaction SAG-AFTRA today released the following statement regarding the proposed Netflix/Warner Bros transaction: "The potential Netflix/Warner Bros transaction is a consolidation that may serve the financial interests of shareholders of both companies, but which raise  more

Student-built Payload Hitches a Ride on a Space Plane
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Dec. 4 -- California State University's California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Student-built Payload Hitches a Ride on a Space Plane * On a sunny day in late June, a payload built by Cal Poly students took a historic ride on Dawn Aerospace's Aurora spaceplane. The flight from Tawhaki National Aerospace Centre near Christchurch, New Zealand, carried the company's first U.S. student-built experiment to an altitude of 37,000 feet an  more

U.S. Navy Approves Hawaii-California Training, Testing Activities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Navy announced its decision to proceed with training and testing within the Hawaii-California Training and Testing (HCTT) Study Area. The exercises account for variables such as changes in training cycles, scheduling of deployments, the employment of synthetic training methods, and various testing programs. This action is being taken pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114. The agency is making its findings public rega  more

UC San Diego's Accelerating Innovation to Market Program Announces 2026 Cohort
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego's Accelerating Innovation to Market Program Announces 2026 Cohort * Zeinab Jahed Lotus Biosciences (Zeinab Jahed) is developing a nanopillar-mediated nucleoporation platform that enables direct, carrier-free gene delivery to the cell nucleus, bypassing limitations of viral vectors. The technology could accelerate cell therapy manufacturing and has applications in bio  more

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine: Study Links Rising Temperatures to Reduced Sleep in U.S. Adults
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Study links rising temperatures to reduced sleep in U.S. adults Sleep length and quality suffer in hot weather, especially for those living on the West Coast, according to a new analysis from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. By Zara Abrams Higher nighttime temperatures are linked to shorter sleep times and lower sleep quality, especially for p  more