BURBANK, California, Dec. 17 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney/Gilles Mingasson*Series photos are available here. After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the "Abbott Elementary" holiday special "Winter Show" (8 p.m. EST/PST) delivered holiday cheer, jumping to 6.66 million Total Viewers and 2.14 rating in Adults 18-49. Rising by triple digits over its initial Live+Same Day audience, the festive seasonal specia more PR

BURBANK, California, Dec. 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney Entertainment Television/Michael Le Brecht II*Photos are available here. "Live with Kelly and Mark" celebrated the fall season as the most-watched daytime talk show of the week, hitting season highs and rising versus the previous week by +3% in Total Viewers (2.33 million vs. 2.26 million) and +1% in Households (1.56 rating vs. 1.55 rating), growing for the third week in a row in overall v more PR

BURBANK, California, Dec. 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: SUNDAY, JAN. 5 8:01-9:00 p.m. EST America's Funniest Home Videos: "3502" (3502) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/6/24) Logline: This week, it's a mix of people pulling pranks on family members, kids' sports mishaps, and sibling rivalries. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/americas-funniest-home-videos-3502-1-5-rebroadcast-oad-10-6- more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The annual competition challenges students to captivate audiences and convey groundbreaking research - all in 180 seconds. * * * By Matus Munka On Nov. 15, 2024, several talented Ph.D. students at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering distilled years of research into three minutes. At the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Contest, hosted by the Engineeri more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state's response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as "Bird Flu." This action comes as cases were detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California, signaling the need to further expand monitoring and build on the coordinated statewide approach to contain and mitigate the  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that it is granting a Clean Air Act waiver allowing California to begin full implementation of its regulation requiring all new car sales be zero-emission by 2035. The Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation, adopted in 2022, begins with vehicle model year 2026 and will ensure California drivers can get the clean cars they w more PR

FULLERTON, California, Dec. 19 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: Cal State Fullerton's strong financial position during the 2024-25 fiscal year can be credited to the hard work of faculty and staff and the fiscal prudence of past administrations, said leaders during the annual Fiscal State of the University address. The Nov. 7 presentation at the Academic Senate meeting was delivered by CSUF President Ronald S. Rochon, Provost and Vice President more PR

REDWOOD CITY, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, the Data Center Physical Infrastructure (DCPI) market maintained double-digit revenue growth in 3Q 2024, as purpose-built physical  more PR

BURBANK, California, Dec. 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, JAN. 2 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: "The Warren Family" (101) (Series Premiere) Logline: Hosted by The Home Edit's Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the reimagined series showcases heartwarming stories and mind-blowing builds for deserving families. In the premiere episode, a recent widow is given a fresh start in Austin, Texas. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on H more PR

BURBANK, California, Dec. 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: FRIDAY, DEC. 27 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST High Potential: "Dancers in the Dark" (Episode Two) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/24/24) Logline: As Morgan and the detectives adjust to her new role as a consultant, they investigate the attempted murder of a tap dancer and discover things are not quite as they seem. Meanwhile, Ava learns more about her father, and Morgan surprises her kids. (TV-14, V) Watch episodes  more PR

BURBANK, California, Dec. 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: FRIDAY, JAN. 3 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST High Potential: "One of Us" (Episode Seven) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/12/24) Logline: Morgan agrees to show Ava around the LAPD, but things quickly take a dangerous turn when the precinct is held hostage by the friends of a recently convicted man. Can Morgan and the detectives outsmart their captors and lead everyone to safety? (TV-14, V) Watch episodes next day on more PR

BURBANK, California, Dec. 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: THURSDAY, DEC. 26 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST High Potential: "Pilot" (Episode One) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/17/24) Logline: A single mom with an exceptional mind is recruited to the LAPD Major Crimes unit, where her unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text h more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * With an anticipated 2027 opening, this stunning beachfront resort, including private residences, will mark the arrival of Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Baja California Sur, Mexico * * * LOS CABOS, Mexico and MIAMI - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an agreement with Parks Hospitality Holdings for a Conrad Hotels & Resorts hotel in Los Cabos. Expected to open in 2027, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets and Impact Housing completes construction loan and preferred equity for Mission Gorge * * * SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets and Impact Housing announced today that they have arranged $112.225 million in financing for Mission Gorge, a modular, affordable housing multifamily development in San Diego, California. JLL  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 -- Metrolink, a commuter rail system in Southern California, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: Metrolink is once again offering special late-night service on its San Bernardino Line to accommodate Countdown NYE festival goers. Specially ticketed trains will depart the San Bernardino-Downtown Station at 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, making stops at Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair, Claremont, Covina and Cal State LA with a final destination of LA Union Station. Tickets more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Dec. 19 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Selects Oracle Health Data Intelligence to improve population health and operational efficiencies Will use Oracle Clinical Trial Management System to better manage and align patients with clinical trials * * * Nashville General Hospital (NGH), Middle Tennessee's public safety-net hospital serving Davidson County and Nashville, Tennessee, is using Oracle Heal more PR

PASADENA, California, Dec. 18 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Bioengineers at Caltech have developed a new imaging technology that could offer surgeons a fast and cost-effective way to image tissue samples in the operating room to determine whether the entirety of a tumor has been removed or if additional cuts are needed. The researchers describe the new technique, which they call parallel ultraviolet photoacoustic microscopy (PUV-PAM), in a paper in the De more PR

PASADENA, California, Dec. 18 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Caltech researchers have developed a new method to map the positions of hundreds of DNA-associated proteins within cell nuclei all at the same time. The method, called ChIP-DIP (Chromatin ImmunoPrecipitation Done In Parallel), is a versatile tool for understanding the inner workings of the nucleus during different contexts, such as disease or development. The research was conducted in the laborat more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised the lenders in connection with the financing of Goldman Sachs Alternatives' acquisition of Synthon, a leading platform specialised in developing, manufacturing, and out-licensing complex generic medicines. The private equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives will acquire a majority stake in Synthon from funds advised by BC Partners, which will continue to own a significant s more PR

MENLO PARK, California, Dec. 19 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following agency statement on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Payne joins the Robinhood Board of Directors bringing decades of technology and product experience * * * We're excited to announce Christopher Payne has joined Robinhood Markets' Board of Directors. "Christopher is a seasoned operator who has helped build category-defining companies at pivotal points in their evolution," said Vlad Tenev, Chairman more PR

STANFORD, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a lightweight, comfortable knit sleeve that uses pressure-based haptics to simulate touch, opening up new possibilities for wearable devices. * * * Wearable haptic devices, which provide touch-based feedback, can provide more realistic experiences in virtual reality, assist with rehabilitation, and create new opportunities for silent communication. more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Lean methodology approach led by surgical residents underscores the importance of adhering to work-hour restrictions * * * Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown that a systemic approach to eliminating inefficiencies in surgical residency programs can reduce unnecessary work hours in the general residency progra more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * A review of 3,000 studies also suggests these minute plastic air particles may be causing male and female infertility. * * * Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that UC San Francisco researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses. A review of some 3,000 studies implicat more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA physicists have developed a new film that requires much less of the rare thorium-229 and is significantly less radioactive Key takeaways * Atomic clocks that excite the nucleus of thorium-229 embedded in a transparent crystal when hit by a laser beam could yield the most accurate measurements ever of time and gravity, and even rewrite some of the fundamental laws of physics more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Former student in USC Viterbi's Technology and Applied Computing (TAC) program turns USC tailgate idea into a $15 million company. * * * By Mike Lee Kimberly Robles, a 2016 USC graduate with a dual major in business administration and economics, and Cecilia Gonzalez, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), combined their uniqu more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 19 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Students in the USC Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering apply their learning to address some of the most pressing technological challenges facing industry today. * * * Remy LeMaire In the laboratories of USC Viterbi School of Engineering, student teams are transforming theoretical concepts into groundbreaking technological solutions, demonstra more PR