DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a coalition of eight states in supporting Ohio's lawsuit against the Biden-Harris EPA for authorizing California's illegal ban on traditional, gas-powered cars. California's mandate requires that all cars, trucks, and SUVs sold be electric by 2035. Car manufacturers will be forced to ban traditional cars to keep up with woke green quotas more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 14 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Nevin Harrison captured gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) * * * By Mario Sevilla and Aaron Burgin In a nail-biting finale that came down to a mere one-hundredth of a second, San Diego State University student Nevin Harrison claimed the silver medal in the C-1 200 meters canoe sprint at the 2024 Olympic Games in France. Saturday's race, which was decided by a dramatic photo finish, sa more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: When Scott Cushing was growing up in West Virginia, he knew very little about scientific laboratories or which careers were available in the sciences. What he did know was that he loved to tinker with mechanical things, and he repaired cars for money and for fun. So when he got to college, at West Virginia University, a state college, he thought he might like to be an engineer. But it was when som more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following executive director's order of dismissal (Case No. 24-08-028) on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Appeal of Citation No. E-4195-0157 by Desert Community Energy (ID 223). EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ORDER OF DISMISSAL On January 3, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission's (Commission) Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division (CPED) more PR

BURBANK, California, Aug. 13 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: TUESDAY, AUG. 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT Celebrity Family Feud: "Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek" (1007) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend go head-to-head with David Chang; and later, team Deadliest Catch battle it out with Star Trek favorites to see who will win the grand prize for their selected charities. (TV-PG, DL) Watc more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The award recognizes the accomplishments of world-renowned investigators who have made important impacts on the understanding and treatment of dermatological diseases. * * * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Marjana Tomic-Canic, Ph.D., gave the 2024 Stoughton Lecture at the University of California-San Diego earlier this year. The Stoughton Lecture recognizes the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: RFK Jr. spent last week in an Albany courthouse lying under oath about his spoiler candidacy. Shortly after RFK Jr. left the courtroom, his campaign sent emails that raised even more questions in the legal fight over his residency. Below are transcriptions of the lies RFK Jr. told under oath. The full transcript of court proceedings can be found here. RFK Jr. lied to voters by using a New York addres more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Throughout the animal kingdom, several species have the ability to regenerate body parts after cuts or damage. Lizards can regrow their tails, salamanders can regrow arms and legs, certain flatworms can even regrow their entire heads. But humans do not have the ability to regenerate damaged body parts. Why? To answer this question, researchers first need to know about the evolutionary history of  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Seeded by Crankstart, the UCSF Career Pathways initiative will partner with SFUSD and community organizations to encourage San Francisco community members including local youth to pursue careers in the health professions. * * * UC San Francisco has received a transformative gift from the Crankstart Foundation to create a workforce development program to train about more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 14 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Spring 2024 graduation numbers highlight trends, diversity and popular majors for international students * * * By Mike Freeman As Seba Alkandari strolled around campus a few days before flying home to Kuwait, she took stock of her academic journey at San Diego State University. It's been her home, on and off, for the past five years, the place where she soaked up surfing classes, overcame doubts a more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * What you need to know: As schools across California welcome students back to campus, Governor Newsom is calling on all schools in the state to immediately restrict cell phone use in classrooms. * * * In a letter to California schools, Governor Gavin Newsom today called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins. I more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: This summer, Mandeville Art Gallery at UC San Diego presents a new commission exploring liberated Black realities by artist LaJune McMillian. "The Portal's Keeper" was created specifically for the gallery's permanent exterior three-sided LED screen that transforms the building's facade into a sleek canvas. The installation is co-sponsored by the university's Black Studies Project and is on  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. H051258) on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Sixth Appellate District THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. JACK ESPINO, Defendant and Appellant. This case raises a difficult question concerning resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.75. (Subsequent undesignated statutory references are to the Penal Code.) Under that section, inmates with sente more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. C101764) on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District ROB BONTA, as Attorney General, etc., Petitioner, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Respondent; JON COUPAL et al., Real Parties in Interest. ORIGINAL PROCEEDING in mandate. Stay issued. Petition granted. Shelleyanne W.L. Chang, Judge. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, Thomas S more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 14 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Diverse social justice themed presentations and assignments helped participants expand ideas for future classroom engagement. * * * By Leslie L.J. Reilly "Using Comics to Teach Social Justice," a professional development program funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, brought 25 K-12 teachers from across the country to San Diego State University for two weeks last month. The program go more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 12 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: A magnitude 4.4 earthquake shook Caltech's campus around 12:20 p.m. on Monday, August 12, and was felt across the greater Los Angeles area. The earthquake's epicenter was pinpointed near the border of South Pasadena and the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, roughly 5 miles from Caltech's campus in Pasadena. Caltech staff, students, and community members reported brief but strong shaking more PR

ENCINO, California, Aug. 14 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: IOWA CITY, Iowa, August 13, 2024 - 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 Oak Crest Storage, a 261-unit self-storage property located in Iowa City, Iowa. "In today's Iowa market, buyers and sellers are navigating a competitive self-storage landscape, where strateg more PR

MONTEREY, California, Aug. 14 -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: * * * If there were a cybersecurity attack, how would you respond? * * * By Caitlin Fillmore Three teams of Middlebury Institute students rose to this challenge during three different Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenges, with two reaching the semifinals. "Cyber strategy and cyber tools are shaping international relations and security. As a security professional, understanding this relat more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * A compound jump-started memory circuitry in mice and could treat several disorders if proven effective in humans * * * In a new study, a molecule identified and synthesized by UCLA Health researchers was shown to restore cognitive functions in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease by effectively jumpstarting the brain's memory circuitry. If proven to have similar effects i more PR

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2024: Today, Netflix announced the launch of the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity in Taiwan -- a dedicated effort to help identify, train and provide more opportunities for the next generation of creative talent from underrepresented communities around the world. In partnership with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), we will host a six-week series writing workshop  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Method captures microbial compounds directly from the ocean, inverting traditional approach * * * Researchers from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have developed a new approach to scour the oceans for novel compounds that could become the medicines and products of tomorrow. The method, described  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- Nossaman, a law firm, issued the following news: We are pleased to announce the diversification of our industry-leading infrastructure, pensions and government relations capabilities with the launch of a new division, Nossaman Consults. "We created Nossaman Consults to formalize a critical characteristic of the firm during its 80 years as an institution. Clients have always sought us out for capabilities beyond standout legal talent," said Geoff Yarema, chai more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: LONDON (AUGUST 13, 2024) - Continuing the strong trajectory of its market-leading global finance practice and robust London platform, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Reena Gogna has joined the firm as a partner in London. Gogna represents a wide range of top-tier financial institutions and direct lenders in connection with banking and finance matters, including leveraged finance, senior debt and hi more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 14 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU Meeting and Event Management master's program creates a sisterhood bond between first cohort members. * * * By Taylor Harris They call themselves Black Girl Magic. A friend group brought together by San Diego State University's Meeting and Event Management (MEM) master's program created a powerful sisterhood. SDSU's inaugural cohort of the MEM program was in 2019, and five women from across  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * An innovative weekend program gives female students a chance to explore physics and engineering * * * Even today, women remain underrepresented in STEM careers, especially in male-dominated fields like physics, engineering and mathematics. According to the American Association for University Women, women in STEM careers -- and girls who study in STEM fields -- are  more PR

BURBANK, California, Aug. 12 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: MONDAY, AUG. 19 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT The Bachelorette: "2107" (2107) Logline: It's hometowns week! The stakes are higher than ever as Jenn travels across the country to meet the families of her remaining men. With only three roses to hand out and much left unsaid, she's hopeful these visits will provide the clarity she needs. Extended Logline: It's hometowns week! As her journey continues, Jenn  more PR

BURBANK, California, Aug. 12 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC/Ricky Middlesworth* After an emotional exit, Grant Ellis' journey to find love will continue as he takes on the role of leading man for the upcoming 29th season of "The Bachelor." The adventurous day trader, who captured the hearts of Bachelor Nation with his genuine desire to build a future centered around family on Jenn's season of "The Bachelorette," will be handing out roses when his seas more PR

BURBANK, California, Aug. 13 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney/Ricky Middlesworth* Video Asset Available Here Headshots and Bios Available Here Additional Show Photos Available Here This fall, 24 distinguished men in their golden era will step into the spotlight, eager to find an everlasting love with Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos when "The Golden Bachelorette" premieres WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. Watch episodes on Hulu th more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: For the second straight year, UC Santa Cruz hosted graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff from Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) member institutions for a conference focused on supporting the success of Hispanic women in academic and professional physical science and engineering careers. The conference, Aug. 6-8, brought together scholars a more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Lowering healthcare costs by relying less on electronics * * * A new, air-powered computer sets off alarms when certain medical devices fail. The invention is a more reliable and lower-cost way to help prevent blood clots and strokes -- all without electronic sensors. Described in a paper in the journal Device, the computer not only runs on air, but also uses air to issu more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Also, political scientist Andy Crosby considers the impact of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's running mate * * * Political scientist and polling expert Andy Crosby continues to weigh in during the current presidential election cycle. This week, he writes about the impact on polls of Gov. Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's running mate, and looks at the changing swing states' landsca more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Mental health and wellness issues. Tight finances. Rising housing costs. While these challenges are faced by many college students, they are exacerbated with additional layers of stress among the formerly incarcerated. They are more likely to experience food insecurity and homelessness. Roadblocks to employment and access to health care, housing and child care often persist years after thei more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Adaline Roll The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded three Baskin Engineering alumni with a $1,000,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant to support the research and development of an extended reality platform for full-body physical rehabilitation. Aviv Elor (B.S., Robotics Engineering, '19; Ph.D., Computational Media, '21), Michael Powell (Ph.D., Computer Engineering,  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Concussion clinic at UC San Diego Health played an integral role in Caden Taffe's return to sport * * * Ask Caden Taffe if he ever imagined he'd be sprinting over hurdles to break multiple school track records, and he'll say the only place he dreamed of running toward was the end zone -- on the football field. But when a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sidelined his footbal more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 13 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Corey Tarwater, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and Physiology, bands a rufous motmot in Panama. Rebecca Wilcox, a UW adjunct professor of zoology and physiology and a postdoctoral researcher at the California Academy of Sciences, is lead author of a paper that was published in the journal Global Change Biology that determined nutritional stress, rather than an ad more PR