News Tipoffs - California Editors
'Move the Horizon': USC Celebrates Beong-Soo Kim's Investiture as the University's 13th President
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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'Move the horizon': USC celebrates Beong-Soo Kim's investiture as the university's 13th president
Thousands of members of the Trojan Family come together for a moving formal ceremony followed by a universitywide celebration.
October 16, 2026 By Greg Hernandez
The Trojan Family came together Friday for the official investiture of Beong-Soo Kim as USC's 13th president in a ceremony steep
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Albany Medical College: Pioneers in Life-Saving Cancer Research and Treatment to Be Honored With 2026 Albany Prize
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news:
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Pioneers in Life-Saving Cancer Research and Treatment to be Honored with 2026 Albany Prize
October 16, 2026
The 2026 Albany Prize will be presented to two medical research leaders whose groundbreaking work led to development of new cancer treatments that have extended and improved the lives of millions of cancer patients around the world, including life-saving treatments for leukemia, breast, lung, kidney, c
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Allyson Felix Brings She Runs the World to A&T as Part of National Campus Tour
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Allyson Felix Brings She Runs the World to A&T as Part of National Campus Tour
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 15, 2026) - What does it mean to use your voice? North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students will hear the answer from Allyson Felix herself when the She Runs the World Tour comes to campus Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. The free event
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Asia Foundation Announces 2026 Class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 14 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news:
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The Asia Foundation Announces 2026 Class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding
SAN FRANCISCO, October 14, 2026--The Asia Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding. The three fellows are emerging peacebuilding leaders from Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
The fellowship recognizes early- and mid-career professionals with demonstrated
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Asia Foundation to Deliver Australian Government's Civil Society Partnership Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 13 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news:
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The Asia Foundation to Deliver Australian Government's Civil Society Partnership Fund
CANBERRA, October 13, 2026--The Asia Foundation welcomes the announcement by Australia's Minister for International Development, the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, that we will deliver the Government's new Civil Society Partnership Fund, working alongside the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and the Pacifi
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California Institute of Technology: How Bacteria Survive a World Full of Killer Bacteriophages
PASADENA, California, Oct. 18 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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How Bacteria Survive a World Full of Killer Bacteriophages
October 16, 2026
Humans throughout history have invented a variety of ways to fight back against troublesome bacteria. But bacteria live in a dangerous world too. The human body and other bacteria-rich environments abound with bacteriophages, or viruses that prey upon bacteria. Phages can sometimes outnumber bacteria a hundredfold
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California State University Reaches Tentative Agreement With United Auto Workers
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 18 -- California State University issued the following news:
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The CSU Reaches Tentative Agreement with United Auto Workers
10/16/2026
The tentative agreement includes 8% in salary increases plus a one-time payment for UAW members
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The California State University (CSU) has reached a tentative agreement with United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 4123 that would provide meaningful compensation increases for Unit 11 employees. UAW 4123 represents over 10,000 academ
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Democracy Forward: Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Court Orders Stop to USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties
San Francisco - A federal court has ordered the Trump-Vance administration to stop implementing an unlawful reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Fielding Graduate University Alum Serves as VP of Organization Honored With 2026 Malcolm Knowles Award
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 18 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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Fielding Alum Serves as VP of Organization Honored With 2026 Malcolm Knowles Award
By Catherine Ryan October 16, 2026
For Fielding alum Cory Logston, PhD (Media Psy '25), meaningful learning begins with the experiences people bring to the table and the questions they want to explore. That philosophy is at the heart of the organization she helps lead, recognized in October with an award from th
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First Light: Celebrate the Inauguration of Caltech's 10th President, Ray Jayawardhana
PASADENA, California, Oct. 18 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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First Light: Celebrate the Inauguration of Caltech's 10th President, Ray Jayawardhana
October 16, 2026
First light is the threshold moment in astronomy when a telescope makes its first observation and opens a new window to discovery. That same spirit of possibility defines the Caltech community. Through curiosity-driven inquiry, powerful experimentation, and groundbreaking instrumentation
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From Corporate Crisis Management to Public Safety: Fielding Graduate University Alum Rick Reed Puts Media Psychology Into Action
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 18 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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From Corporate Crisis Management to Public Safety: Fielding Alum Rick Reed Puts Media Psychology into Action
By Marlen Bautista October 16, 2026
When a crisis strikes, the right message can make a difference in how people respond and how they recover. For Rick Reed, PhD, understanding that connection has shaped a career spanning corporate crisis management and public safety.
After 25 years at
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Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives: Analysis of Twenty Waste Incinerators Worldwide Shows Threats to Environment, Investments, Public Health
BERKELEY, California, Oct. 13 (TNSrpt) -- Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives issued the following news release:
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Analysis of Twenty Waste Incinerators Worldwide Shows Threats to Environment, Investments, Public Health
Groups Demand End to Public Financing for Incineration at World Bank Annual Meeting
13 October, 2026
Today, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives' (GAIA) has released a report entitled, The Burn Book: Incinerators that Threaten the Climate, Public Hea
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IGFA Great Marlin Race Founders Take Home 2025-2026 Crown
DANIA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news:
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IGFA Great Marlin Race Founders Take Home 2025-2026 Crown
Bob and Sally Kurz Win '25-'26 IGFA Great Marlin Race
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The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Great Marlin Race, Presented by Costa Sunglasses, is a partnership between the IGFA and Dr. Barbara Block's lab at Stanford University that brings together anglers and scientists in a unique collaboration that advances billfish
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Levin: The open records stonewalling is working
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Levin: The open records stonewalling is working
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As a student journalist, I get exhausted managing my courseload, a newspaper and the records custodians determined to deny us
This column was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners Student Press Law Cen
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National Academy of Medicine Honors Three Members for Outstanding Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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National Academy of Medicine Honors Three Members for Outstanding Service
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At its annual meeting today, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) honored three members for their outstanding service. The honorees are Susan J. Curry, dean emeritus and distinguished professor of health management and policy at the University of Iowa; Claire D. Brindis, emerita director of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Healt
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Natural Resources Defense Council: CA Fish and Game Commission Votes to Protect Sensitive Coastline Areas
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
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CA Fish and Game Commission Votes to Protect Sensitive Coastline Areas
The Mishopshno & Point Sal State Marine Conservation Areas petitions receive final approval
October 15, 2026
SACRAMENTO - The California Fish and Game Commission today voted to approve the Mishopshno and Point Sal State Marine Conservation Areas off the Santa Barbara County coast. These new marine protected areas (MPAs)
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NetSuite Introduces Free AI-First Financial Platform That Helps Startups Go From Idea to IPO
SAN MATEO, California, Oct. 14 -- Oracle NetSuite, a subsidiary of Oracle, issued the following news:
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NetSuite Introduces Free AI-First Financial Platform That Helps Startups Go From Idea to IPO
NetSuite QuickStart helps automate routine financial work in the background so founders can focus on building and growing their businesses
Austin, Texas -- October 14, 2026
Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced the availability of NetSuite QuickStart, a free AI-first financial
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Olympians and Icons John Carlos and Tommie Smith Recognized at SJSU Legacy Month
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 18 -- California State University San Jose State University issued the following news:
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Olympians and Icons John Carlos and Tommie Smith Recognized at SJSU Legacy Month
Oct 16, 2026
Written by Julia Halprin Jackson and Rhoda Jordan Shapiro
Key Takeaways
* Olympians and Spartans John Carlos and Tommie Smith were honored at San Jose State's Legacy Day on October 14, in recognition of their commitment to civil rights.
* SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson w
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Paul Hastings Strengthens Complex Litigation Platform With Premier Trio in California
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Strengthens Complex Litigation Platform With Premier Trio in California
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CENTURY CITY and ORANGE COUNTY - Paul Hastings LLP announced today the addition of an elite team of complex litigation lawyers in California, further strengthening the firm's top-tier litigation practice. Craig Cardon, Abby Meyer and Jay Ramsey join from Sheppard Mullin.
"Craig, Abby a
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Sanchez statement on suspicious package at Whittier office
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez statement on suspicious package at Whittier office
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WHITTIER, Calif. - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after a suspicious package was received at her district office:
"Our office received a suspicious package today that matched the description of packages received by other congressional offices in California and around the country. We
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Social Sciences faculty and staff honored at annual Fall Breakfast
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news:
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Social Sciences faculty and staff honored at annual Fall Breakfast
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Dean of the Social Sciences Division Heather Bullock and divisional staff and faculty presented awards to continuing lecturer Kate Monsen, professor Sikina Jinnah, program coordinator Ursula Oberg, and professor emeritus Jimmy Pepper for their dedication to teaching, research, and service.
Each fall, the UC Sa
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Identifying With Versus Being Attached to a Place
STANFORD, California, Oct. 18 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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October 16, 2026
Identifying With Versus Being Attached to a Place
Elder, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Hans Lueders. "Place attachments: Theory and measurement for political science." Political Behavior (2025): 1-27.
View publication (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-025-10076-w)
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Introduction and Contribution
One cannot today talk about important p
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The midterm election is here. But can it go smoothly?
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release:
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The midterm election is here. But can it go smoothly?
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Voting by mail. Misinformation. Control of Congress. We have read the news, received the mailers and seen all of the ads. The issues abound. It's enough to make your head spin.
Now offering clarity: UCLA School of Law's Rick Hasen and Shelby Wayment.
Hasen is the Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law. The
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University of San Diego: 'They Are Changing the World': Alumni Honors 2026
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 18 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
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'They Are Changing the World': Alumni Honors 2026
October 16, 2026
The spotlight was on the stage of the Peace and Justice Theatre Thursday evening. Six University of San Diego alumni were being celebrated for the annual Alumni Honors program. But, one after another, the people being honored turned the attention back toward those in the crowd.
Looking on were family and friends - including
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University of Texas-Dallas: CPRIT Scholar Aims To Open New Paths in Cancer Treatment
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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CPRIT Scholar Aims To Open New Paths in Cancer Treatment
By Amanda Siegfried | Oct. 16, 2026
Growing up with a mathematics professor and a mechanical engineer for parents, Dr. Alexander Adibekian developed an interest in science at an early age.
His childhood curiosity about biology and animals eventually led to a distinguished research career and most recently to The University of Texas at
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USCCB Appoints Charles Camosy to Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news:
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USCCB Appoints Charles Camosy to Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
Oct 16, 2026
Charles Camosy, associate professor of moral theology at The Catholic University of America, has been appointed to a new artificial intelligence (AI) task force created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The USCCB announced the roster for its newly-established task force on Friday, Oct. 16, 202
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