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State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for 2024-04-23 ( 33 items )  
ABC: Abbott Elementary - Mother's Day (5/8) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 9:00-9:32 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Mother's Day" (312) Logline: Barbara invites Gregory to her family's Mother's Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip. (TV-14, DL) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/ab more PR

ABC: America's Funniest Home Videos - 3421 (5/12) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * SUNDAY, MAY 12 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3421" (3421) Logline: Nine of the season's funniest videos vie for a prize of $100,000. Meanwhile, viewers look back at some comedic gems of the '90s and amusing slumber moments. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/americas-fun more PR

ABC: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune - Sarah Levy, Christian Siriano and Krysten Ritter (5/6) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * MONDAY, MAY 6 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: "Sarah Levy, Christian Siriano and Krysten Ritter" (410) Logline: Celebrity contestants spin to win for charity with Sarah Levy (FSHD Society), Christian Siriano (GLAAD) and Krysten Ritter (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital). Pat Sajak and Vanna White host. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * more PR

ABC: Grey's Anatomy - She Used to Be Mine (5/9) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * THURSDAY, MAY 9 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "She Used to Be Mine" (2007) Logline: An unexpectedly complex case brings back painful memories for Simone. Jules and Blue make a high-stakes bet on who can finish their procedure log first. Richard suspects Winston is avoiding him. (TV-14, DL) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www more PR

ABC: Press Your Luck - WHAT!?!? (5/6) (Rebroadcast. OAD - 10/10/23) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * MONDAY, MAY 6 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Press Your Luck: "WHAT!?!?" (502) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/10/23) Logline: Host Elizabeth Banks has returned for another high-stakes season as our contestants try to avoid the WHAMMY and bring home a million bucks on the season premiere. (TV-PG) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres. * * * Original te more PR

ABC: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Announces 2024 Inductees (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced tonight the 2024 Inductees for music's highest honor in the following categories: Performer Category: * Mary J. Blige * Cher * Dave Matthews Band * Foreigner * Peter Frampton * Kool & The Gang * Ozzy Osbourne * A Tribe Called Quest Musical Influencer Award: * Alexis Korner * Big Mama Thornton * John Mayall Musical E more PR

ABC: Station 19 - Give It All (5/9) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * THURSDAY, MAY 9 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Station 19: "Give It All" (707) Logline: The crew responds to a call at a local park, only to have their assumptions challenged by the Tulalip Tribe when they arrive. Meanwhile, Maya confronts her past, and Carina goes on the offense. (TV-14, DLSV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * Original text here: https://www.dgepress.c more PR

ABC: The $100,000 Pyramid - Josh Peck vs Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Taran Killam Vs. Iliza Shlesinger (5/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD - 12/6/23) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - The $100,000 Pyramid: "Josh Peck vs Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Taran Killam vs Iliza Shlesinger" (706) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/6/23) Logline: On an all-new episode, actor Josh Peck (Hulu's "How I Met Your Father") and host Jeannie Mai Jenkins race against the clock, followed by actor Taran Killam and comedian Iliza Shlesinger. (TV-PG, more PR

ABC: The Good Doctor - The Overview Effect (5/7) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * TUESDAY, MAY 7 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Good Doctor: "The Overview Effect" (708) Logline: Shaun, Jared and Charlie's young patient need his parents to agree on an important medical decision that could greatly improve his health; however, his parents are unable to agree on the correct path which spurs the team to try and intervene on behalf of their patient. Watch epi more PR

ABC: Will Trent - Why is Jack's Arm Bleeding (5/7) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * TUESDAY, MAY 7 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "Why Is Jack's Arm Bleeding" (208) Logline: After discovering the body of a missing girl 13 years later, Will and Faith reopen the case leading to Will experiencing frequent flashbacks as they uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Angie and Ormewood investigate the death of a veteran. (TV-14, V) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.  more PR

AI and Physics Combine to Reveal the 3D Structure of a Flare Erupting Around a Black Hole (10)
PASADENA, California, April 22 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Scientists believe the environment immediately surrounding a black hole is tumultuous, featuring hot magnetized gas that spirals in a disk at tremendous speeds and temperatures. Astronomical observations show that within such a disk, mysterious flares occur up to several times a day, temporarily brightening and then fading away. Now a team led by Caltech scientists has used telescope data and an  more PR

Cadence Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results (10)
SAN JOSE, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced results for the first quarter of 2024. First Quarter 2024 Financial Results * Revenue of $1.009 billion, compared to revenue of $1.022 billion in Q1 2023 * GAAP operating margin of 25%, compared to 32% in Q1 2023 * Non-GAAP operati more PR

Calif. Gov. Newsom Honors Fallen Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Alfredo 'Freddy' Flores (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on April 21, 2024: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Alfredo "Freddy" Flores. "Jennifer and I join the Los Angeles community in grieving the profound loss of Deputy Sheriff Flores, who demonstrated unwavering dedication and bravery in his service to our state. Our heartfelt condolences are with his loved ones, friends  more PR

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Mike Garcia on Trump's Praise For Abortion Bans - "I Appreciate That" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: As millions of women across the country are reeling from the continued loss of their reproductive freedoms over the last two weeks, Donald Trump has continued to brag about overturning Roe v. Wade, even saying that states' Civil War-era abortion bans are "working brilliantly." Mike Garcia's main takeaway from Trump's recent calls for continuing to allow states to ban abo more PR

Gruner veltliner white wine could be the toast of Pennsylvania, study suggests (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: States that are associated with signature varietals of wine can realize an economic benefit -- some examples are regions in California linked with zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, Oregon with pinot noir and the Finger Lakes region of New York with riesling. Now, a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that there is potential for Pennsylvania to join that list. In findings rec more PR

Hanson Bridgett Negotiates Deal to Ensure Continued Support for Low-Income Children, Families (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a significant development that underscores a Bay Area community commitment, Hanson Bridgett partner and former managing partner Andrew Giacomini has helped finalize the sale of the property that houses the Fairfax-San Anselmo Children's Center, which was founded nearly 50 years ago by community leader Ethel Seiderman. The Center provides high quality early care and education to children, su more PR

Historic Gift to UCLA School of Law Advances Latino Legal Scholarship (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: UCLA School of Law has received a $1 million gift from Alicia Minana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, to significantly bolster the law school's Critical Race Studies program and its forward-looking efforts to promote Latino scholars and scholarship. The donation is the largest-ever single contribution to the program, which was founded at UCLA Law in 2000 and remains the  more PR

IHG Hotels & Resorts Aims to Boost Guest Loyalty With Salesforce (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: San Francisco & Windsor, UK -- Today, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the #1 AI CRM, announced an expanded relationship with IHG Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHG, LON: IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels across 19 global brands, to drive guest loyalty through its IHG One Rewards program and unlock efficiencies, deeper per more PR

John Legend, Janelle Monae to Speak at LMU Commencements (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release: Loyola Marymount University will welcome award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend as the keynote speaker for the 2024 undergraduate commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4; Janelle Monae, acclaimed artist, author, actor, and fashion icon, will speak at the graduate commencement on Sunday, May 5. An EGOT-winning artist with a trophy tally that includes 12 Grammys, three Emmys more PR

National Republican Congressional Committee: Story - California House Races "not Looking Good for Democrats" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Extreme Democrats are struggling to win over voters in California's U.S. House races. POLITICO reports: Highlights from the story: * "The average shift by district between the primary and the general elections is less than a percentage point toward Democrats, according to a POLITICO analysis of California primaries dating back to the advent of the "top-two" system 12 years ago." * "In the past  more PR

Netflix: Step Into the Ring on May 23 - 'Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf' Unveils Pulse-Pounding Trailer (10)
LOS GATOS, California, April 23 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: As fists fly and spirits clash, the world of underground martial arts comes alive in the explosive new anime series Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf, premiering on May 23. Based on Baku Yumemakura's serial novel "Garouden," this series focuses on Juzo Fujimaki, a rival of Bunshichi Tanba, the protagonist in the book. The trailer released today hints at the determination, sorrow and  more PR

New Research Center Studies Interconnections Between Urbanism and the Environment, With a Focus on Lessons From the Santa Cruz Region (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Allison Arteaga Soergel One of UC Santa Cruz's newest research centers, the Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies (CUES), builds upon a long history of UC Santa Cruz thought leadership in urban-environmental politics to tackle converging 21st Century crises, like climate change and housing affordability. The center focuses on the interconnections between urb more PR

NPR's 'Amplify With Lara Downes' Returns April 25 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: NPR, in collaboration with Classical California (KUSC Los Angeles and KDFC San Francisco), announce the return of AMPLIFY with Lara Downes. The fourth season launches Thursday, April 25, on NPRMusic.org, YouTube and various social media platforms. Downes, a concert pianist and cultural innovator, leads a series of intimate, profoundly personal video conversations with Black creatives who are leading change a more PR

NSF Research Fellowships Awarded to Caltech Students and Alumni (10)
PASADENA, California, April 22 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Each year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) selects students to receive Graduate Research Fellowships that fund three years of graduate study in master's or doctoral programs including research in science or engineering. This year, 23 current Caltech students and 17 recent alumni have received these fellowships. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GFRP) is designed "to help ensure the more PR

Paul Hastings Advises Barnes & Noble Education in a Definitive Agreement With Immersion Corporation (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP is advising Barnes & Noble Education, a leading solutions provider for the education industry, in a definitive agreement with Immersion Corporation and certain of their existing shareholders and strategic partners, on the terms of new equity and refinancing transactions that will significantly strengthen the Company's long-term financial position. The proposed transactions are subject t more PR

Pomona College: Astronomy Post-Doc and Professor Publish Paper on Dark Matter and Galaxies (10)
CLAREMONT, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- Pomona College issued the following news: A paper titled "Hooks & Bends in the Radial Acceleration Relation: Discriminatory Tests for Dark Matter and MOND" by a team of Pomona College researchers was published April 16 in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS). Lead author Francisco Mercado is the first post-doctoral research fellow in physics and astronomy at Pomona College and is currently teaching Astronomy 2--Introduction t more PR

San Diego Couple's Gift Ramps Up SDSU Imperial Valley Nursing Program (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, April 23 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Jeff Ristine Whether it's nursing or any number of other high-demand occupations in California's Imperial County, it can be hard to recruit workers to relocate to a remote, predominantly agricultural region where average daily high temperatures reach 99 degrees in early June and stay there well past the beginning of the school year. Accordingly, "We went to the grow-your-own model," said Erika Rodrigue more PR

San Diego State University: Striving to Allow All Children to Be Their 'Authentic Selves' (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, April 23 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Michael Klitzing Gloria E. Ciriza ('18, Educational Leadership) keeps a special reminder of her San Diego State University experience on her desk. In her San Diego County Office of Education office sits a framed photo of her as a small child at Coronado Beach. The memento harks back to a conversation with one of her mentors during her SDSU doctoral program orientation -- a brief but profound moment th more PR

Ten Former Foster Youth Students at Sac State to Receive Guaranteed Income Through New United Way Program (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Jennifer K. Morita Ten Sacramento State students will receive $500 a month for a year thanks to the United Way California Capital Region's new Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program for former foster youth. United Way announced the new program, surprising student recipients in the audience, during its United in Purpose Gala at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on April 20. The students, more PR

UC Santa Cruz Researchers' Tool Creates 'Synthetic' Images of Cells for Enhanced Microscopy Analysis (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Emily Cerf Observing individual cells through microscopes can reveal a range of important cell biological phenomena that frequently play a role in human diseases, but the process of distinguishing single cells from each other and their background is extremely time consuming -- and a task that is well-suited for AI assistance. AI models learn how to carry out such tasks by more PR

UC-San Diego: Serving Up Sustainability and Eliminating Food Waste in Hospital Cafeterias (10)
LA JOLLA, California, April 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Jeanna Vazquez When visiting a UC San Diego Health hospital cafeteria, one wouldn't be able to miss the rainbow of beautiful food dazzling the counters. From fresh salads and ripe fruit to hearty meals and sweet (healthy) treats, the delectable food offered in the hospital is there to provide nutritious meals for patients, visitors and staff that can aid in the healing process. "I tr more PR

UC-Santa Cruz: Slugcast Rewind - Listen to Episodes From the Week of April 15 (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, Slugcast is the official UCSC podcast. Slugcasters are made up of undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about life as a banana slug. From news to engaging stories, Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student experiences no matter where they are. Recen more PR

USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Turning a Tumor's 'Shield' Into a Weapon Against Itself (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC Viterbi biomedical engineers have designed a new protein that targets and disables tumor cells' defenses while marking cancer cells for death. * * * By Greta Harrison Tumor cells are "cunning," according to Peter Yingxiao Wang. They have a nefarious way of evading the human immune responses that fight back against these cancerous invaders.  more PR