BURBANK, California, Nov. 27 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney/Gilles Mingasson*Series photos are available here. After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the "Abbott Elementary" season four premiere aced the test with 8.96 million Total Viewers and a 3.50 rating Adults 18-49. ABC's award-winning comedy rose dramatically over its initial Live+Same Day audience by +321% in Total Viewers (8.96 million vs. 2.13 milli more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 28 -- Bechtel issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2024: * * * BACS Consortium delivers first phase of Middle East's largest metro system * * * Bechtel today welcomed the official inauguration of the Riyadh Metro network. As Saudi Arabia's first underground railway project, the Riyadh Metro is expected to initially serve 1.2 million daily passengers, with ultimately a planned maximum capacity of 3.6 million passengers daily. The project was delivered more PR

ARCATA, California, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: The University's new research vessel now has a name--the R/V North Wind. The vessel's name refers to the physical process that defines this region, driving the Pacific current, and contributing to ocean upwelling which provides the mild climate and rich fisheries along the North Coast. It drives the ocean swells that generate the rugged coastline and provides a steady stream  more PR

ARCATA, California, Nov. 28 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Cal Poly Humboldt is taking decisive steps toward achieving its ambitious zero waste goals with the release of a comprehensive Zero Waste Action Plan. Developed with the support of student fellows in the Office of Sustainability over nearly two years, the plan outlines a roadmap for reducing landfill waste through innovative strategies, such as expanding composting systems, creating a more PR

FRESNO, California, Nov. 28 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Fresno State will introduce the new PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential (PK-3) program in May 2025 to prepare educators for the unique developmental needs of students in transitional kindergarten (TK) through third grade. With this new program, the university will become one of six early childhood education credential programs approved in California. Resear more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on Nov. 27, 2024: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Derek Tran's victory in California's 45th Congressional District: "Congratulations to Derek Tran. It's past time Orange County residents had a representative who understands the meaning of service and represents the best of Orange County - and that's exactly what Derek - an Army veteran, consumer rights attor more PR

BURBANK, California, Nov. 27 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: 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 subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Dec. 2-6 (subject to change): Monday, Dec. 2 1. Jamie Lee Cu more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release: The inaugural Innovators Film Festival, a two-day global student short film event, is set for March 27 and 28, 2025, on Loyola Marymount University's Westchester campus, the LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV) announced. This forward-looking festival will showcase short films from student filmmakers across the globe, incorporating advanced technology into their projects. The Innovators Film more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * These scholars, cited most often by others in their fields, are 'driving innovation and addressing wider societal challenges to help transform our world' * * * Thirty-eight UCLA faculty members and researchers have been named among the world's most influential scholars in the sciences and social sciences. The annual Highly Cited Researchers list (https://clarivate.com/highly-ci more PR

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 28 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * Directed by Laura Mora and Alex Garcia Lopez, one of the most ambitious productions in Latin American history premieres on December 11th. * * * In this preview, some of the iconic moments that have captivated readers of the novel for over 50 years come to life on screen: the founding of Macondo and the arrival of Melquiades, the tensions of family life, the passions of the tow more PR

PASADENA, California, Nov. 27 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organ such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection between the brain and the rest of the body. It is classified in two divisions--the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, often described as the body's accelerator and brake, respectively. For example, the sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight-or-flight" response more PR

PASADENA, California, Nov. 27 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Caltech researchers have developed a new method to study the earth's structure deep beneath the surface, at the boundary between Earth's brittle crust and the underlying mantle, a region called the Mohorovicic discontinuity--Moho for short. Like taking an ultrasound, the method measures how seismic waves from earthquakes are reflected off of the Moho and utilizes cutting-edge seismic technology ca more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 28 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised STG, a private equity partner to market-leading companies in software, data, and analytics, in its significant investment, via its STG Allegro fund, in TaxCalc, a leading provider of tax and accounts compliance and practice management software for UK accounting firms. Partner Matthew Poxon and associates Matthew Calvert and Silas Raggett led the Paul Hastings team, which also inc more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 28 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised Luxembourg specialist real estate investment manager IREMIS in connection with its acquisition of the landmark Pullman Hotel in Dresden, Germany, from Covivio Hotels for approximately Euros30.5 million. This is the first acquisition for IREMIS Hotel Real Estate Fund I. The four-star hotel offers 319 rooms, a restaurant, and conference rooms and is located between Dresden's main r more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 27 (TNSres) -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Jonathan Morales Sutter's Fort is a contradiction. Its adobe facade doesn't quite fit the surrounding modern Midtown Sacramento neighborhood, as it serves as an example of the pioneer spirit and the brutal oppression those pioneers wrought. The landmark on L Street is one of the city's most visible and also one of its most misunderstood. It is, in essence, the perfect place for more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Santa Clara University issued the following news release: Santa Clara University has joined with two other Jesuit universities to create the Tri-Alliance for Post-Award Innovation, committed to advancing research excellence by coordinating collaborative activities and sharing resources. Each of the participating universities--Loyola Marymount University, Santa Clara University and University of San Francisco-- are members of the Association of Jesui more PR

TURLOCK, California, Nov. 27 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Funding to Support Future Counselors and Therapists in Stanislaus County * * * With a $100,000 grant from HealthForce Partners Northern San Joaquin, Stanislaus State continues to help address the critical shortage of behavioral and mental health care providers in the northern San Joaquin Valley. The funding will provide scholarships of up to $5,000 to graduate students pursuing careers  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: A new study warns that current plans to achieve zero emissions on the grid by 2050 vastly underestimate the required investments in generation and transmission infrastructure. The reason: these plans do not account for climate change's impacts on water resources. Specifically, changes in water availability caused by climate change could decrease hydropower generation by up to 23%  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * In the first systematic look, UC San Francisco researchers find it helps with a variety of conditions from obesity to migraine. * * * Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it's healthy to drink plenty of water. Now researchers at UC San Francisco have taken a systematic look at the  more PR

MERCED, California, Nov. 28 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: A new program aimed at training people to be community health workers has already gotten an important boost: a grant to cover scholarships for some attendees. The Community Health Worker Specialized Training Certificate program was introduced earlier this year as a partnership of UC Merced Extension and the Merced County Department of Public Health. The program will train community health workers, als more PR

PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 28 -- Wilson Sonsini, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Doline's promotion reflects Wilson Sonsini's commitment to addressing UK and European tech company demand for locally based Silicon Valley-style legal counsel * * * LONDON (November 26, 2024)--Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, is pleased to announce the elevation of U.S.-qualified corporat more PR

PASADENA, California, Nov. 27 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Scientists and engineers on campus and Lab wished NASA's Europa Clipper mission a bon voyage on October 14 as it launched from Earth toward Jupiter's frozen moon, Europa. Hidden beneath Europa's icy crust is an ocean containing twice the amount of water as on Earth, making it an exciting candidate for investigating possible life within our solar system. Europa Clipper has been in development for  more PR