BURBANK, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'High Potential' Rises to Season High as Show Nears Fall Finale * Series photos are available here. * ABC's popular drama "High Potential" rose to a multiplatform season high in Total Viewers (12.50 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.31 rating) after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. * On linear, "High Potential" scored more PR

MERCED, California, Oct. 24 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * 20 Years In, UC Merced Celebrates Achievements, Looks to Future By Jody Murray Only 20 years since undergraduate instruction began, UC Merced is a recognized leader in conducting academic research, developing young minds for career success and driving economic growth, the university's chancellor said Wednesday. Speaking to a gathering of campus and community leaders, along with members of the more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 23 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, JAWS, and NLGJA issue statements on NBC News' decision to lay off staffers from their sites dedicated to marginalized communities * The board members of the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Journalism & Women Symposium, and NLGJA: The Associa more PR

BURBANK, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * AN EVENING OF HAUNTS AND HAPPENINGS AWAITS THE BALLROOM ON 'HALLOWEEN NIGHT' OCT. 28 * Download Assets Here "Halloween Night" The remaining couples get into the spooky spirit with eerie makeovers and chilling routines, conjuring up a hauntingly entertaining night. Two-time Mirrorball champion Cheryl Burke returns to the ballroom as guest judge. "Halloween Ni more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * APHA announces 2025 awards for excellence in public health * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Every year, the American Public Health Association honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation, from state and local health officials to those speaking up for public health from the halls of Congress. This year's awards will be presented Mond more PR

MONROVIA, California, Oct. 23 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * AV Selected for U.S. Army Next-Generation C-UAS Missile Program, Awarded $95.9M Contract to Deliver FE-1 for U.S. Army's Long-Range Kinetic Interceptor (LRKI) Program HUNTSVILLE, Al. - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and advanced air and missile defense technologies, has been selected to deliver the U.S. Army's Next more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Sacramento Applauds San Juan Unified's Halal Meal Pilot Program as Model for Inclusive School Nutrition * The Council on American-Islamic Relations Sacramento Valley/Central California (CAIR-SV/CC), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded San Juan Unified School District for its halal-certified meal pi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- California Life Sciences (CLS), South San Francisco, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security voicing concerns about proposed Section 232 national security tariffs on imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment, including devices. The organization represents over 1,300 member entities committed to enhancing U.S. leadership in the life sciences sector, reporting that the more ST

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * California Nurses Association condemns Trump administration plans to deploy ICE, National Guard to invade Bay Area * California's largest union of registered nurses, an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the largest U.S. RN union, issued the following statement responding to recent announcements by the Trump administration that both ICE and the National Guard would be more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai, Anthem Blue Cross Extend Longstanding Contract * Cedars-Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) today announced a multiyear extension of their long-term partnership, ensuring continued in-network access for more than 230,000 Anthem members who seek care at Cedars-Sinai hospitals, specialists, facilities and affiliated providers un more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 24 (TNSrep) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Common Sense Media Report Finds ChatGPT and Sora Pose Risks to Teens Despite Safety Features ChatGPT has improved safety guardrails, but report recommends against teens using it for mental health advice; finds Sora poses unacceptable risks to teens * Common Sense Media today released comprehensive risk assessments of OpenAI's updated multi-use ChatGPT chatbot (a collec more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 23 -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, issued the following news release: * * * Cornerstone Research Earns Top 5 Spot in Vault's 2026 Rankings of Best Consulting Internships Recognized for outstanding training opportunities, a welcoming culture, and excellent compensation, the firm's summer analyst program also ranked #4 for Best Internships for Finance and #5 for Best Inter more PR

BURBANK, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Dancing with the Stars: Halloween Night (10/28) * TUESDAY, OCT. 28 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Dancing with the Stars: "Halloween Night" (3407) Logline : Nine couples get into the spooky spirit with eerie makeovers and chilling routines, conjuring up a hauntingly entertaining night. The dance marathon, "Dance Monster-thon," returns, as well as two-time Mirrorb more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Derek Tran Fights for Affordable Housing, Health Care, and California Families * Congressman Derek Tran is leading the charge to make housing costs more affordable, protect health care, and support workers impacted by the government shutdown. In a new interview with the Orange County Register, Congressman Tran discussed his work to lower costs for California families, from cospon more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), Berkeley, California, has expressed opposition to a proposal from the U.S. Department of Education that aims to remove the significant disproportionality data collection requirement from Section V of the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The organization submitted a public comment letter addressing this critical issue, highlighting the potential negative more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Drug smuggling attempts foiled at the Andrade Port of Entry: Over 386 pounds of meth seized over 3 Days * ANDRADE, Calif. The Andrade Port of Entry, one of the smallest U.S. land border crossings along California's border with Mexico, continues to play a critical role in safeguarding the nation's security. Despite its size, the port's impact on the safety and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Drug smuggling attempts foiled at the Andrade Port of Entry: Over 386 pounds of meth seized over 4 Days * ANDRADE, Calif. The Andrade Port of Entry, one of the smallest U.S. land border crossings along California's border with Mexico, continues to play a critical role in safeguarding the nation's security. Despite its size, the port's impact on the safety and more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Enterprises Rapidly Adopt Oracle Payments, Powered by Adyen, to offer Seamless Customer Experiences * Global enterprises continue to trust their embedded finance needs to Oracle Payments, powered by Oracle partner Adyen. Today, more than 2,550 organizations with over 16,200 venues are benefitting from the security, performan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Husky Technologies, Milton, Vermont, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns over potential tariffs on imports of robotics and industrial machinery. The letter highlights that such tariffs could harm U.S. manufacturing and threaten jobs instead of serving their intended purpose of enhancing national security. Husky Technologies, based in Milton, Vermont, operates significant manufacturing facilities in various states, i more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding concerns over the Section 232 national security investigation of imports related to personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical devices. The company highlights that imposing tariffs on these imports could adversely affect U.S. healthcare, disrupt supply chains, and ultimately compromise patient care quality. In its correspondenc more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Aims to Protect Whales in California From Deadly Ship Strikes * OAKLAND, Calif. The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth sued the Trump administration today for failing to analyze how California shipping lane designations harm whales and sea turtles, such as by increasing vessel strikes and noise pollution. At least 10 gray whales have been kil more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Legal Brief Highlights Business Group Support for California Climate Disclosure Laws * BOSTONCeres today filed an amicus curiae brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, highlighting business and advoca more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.18 Million Sale of Multi-Tenant Retail Center in Lexington, South Carolina LEXINGTON, S.C., Oct. 23, 2025 - 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 Hope Ferry Center, a 51,749-square-foot, multi-tenant retail center in Lexington more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Mixed-Use Property in Downtown Fort Worth FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 23, 2025 - 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 One Century Plaza, a 25,000-square-foot mixed-use property in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. "This transact more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Net-Leased Restaurant Property in Oak Brook, Illinois OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 23, 2025 - 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 a net-leased restaurant property, currently occupied by Alter Brewing Co., in Oak Brook, Illinoi more PR

ENCINO, California, Oct. 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Newly Built Pollo Campero in Tampa TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 23, 2025 - 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 a newly built 2,500-square-foot Pollo Campero in Tampa, Florida, for $3,060,344. The store opened in March 2025. "TMG  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Mitsubishi Electric US Inc., Cypress, California, and Mazak Corp., Florence, Kentucky, have submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security urging against the implementation of tariffs or import restrictions on robotics and industrial machinery. This communication highlights the vital role that imports from trusted allied nations, specifically Japan, play in maintaining U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and national security. In their letter date more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to Contaminated Meat * Media Contacts: Kathy Fackelmann, kfackelmann@gwu.edu, Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn.deckelbaum@gwu.edu WASHINGTON (October 23, 2025) A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat - and pose a hidden foodborne risk to milli more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Reverse Closure of Glenn Medical Center in Willows, California * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help restore the critical access designation to Glenn Medical Center in Willows, California, in the hope it may be reopened. The bill would rever more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Rep. Lofgren, California Delegation Members Call for Independent Watchdog Investigation into Trump Admin Slashing $7 Billion in Energy Grants * Out of the 321 terminated awards, DOE cancelled 79 awards in California, totaling more than $2 billion of federally funded projects. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), Congresswoman more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Nimble Robotics Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce addressing concerns regarding the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Robotics and Industrial Machinery imports. The company emphasizes its commitment to supporting American manufacturing and urges the Administration to reconsider current tariff policies that may hinder domestic innovation and job creation in the robotics sector. Founded in  more ST

MILPITAS, California, Oct. 23 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * NNME Debuts ChipPath as the Central Gateway for U.S. Semiconductor Careers, Featuring 90,000 Live Job Openings AI-enabled Platform Provides Resources for Resume Building, Career Mapping and Exploration, Training and Development, and More  * To help meet the growing demand for skilled workers in th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Lofgren Lead California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated * California Lawmakers: This Administration "is focused on vindictive, destructive actions that will keep us dependent on innovations and expertise from foreign competitors and further raise costs for American families." WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Report: State and local governments have $6.1 trillion in debt State and local debt is over $100 billion in 16 states and exceeds $50 billion in 27 states. California's state and local governments have over $1 trillion in debt. By Mariana Trujillo, Managing Director and Jordan Campbell, Managing Director State and local governments had $6.1 trillion in debt at the end of 2023 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Applauds California's Move to Protect Planned Parenthood and Safeguard Care in California * : Thursday, October 23, 2025 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC Today, Reproductive Freedom for All praised Governor Gavin Newsom for investing over $140 million in state funding to protect  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- SA Recycling LLC, Orange, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing opposition to the extension or application of Section 232 tariffs on machinery equipment and wear parts vital to the recycling sector. The company argues that these tariffs would place an undue burden on the recycling industry, which relies heavily on specialized machinery sourced from various countries, including Canada, Mexico, and Germany. According more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Scott Vogelsang, executive director of Specs Healthcare Inc., Roseville, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security highlighting concerns about the supply chain fragility for power mobility aids such as electric wheelchairs and scooters. The director urged the Department to prioritize the repair ecosystem vulnerabilities of these devices in its Section 232 investigation of imported medical equipment, more ST

STANFORD, California, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Common crystal proves ideal for low-temperature light technology Strontium titanate's impressive performance at extremely low temperatures positions it as a key material for advanced cryogenic devices in quantum computing and space exploration. In brief * Stanford engineers identified strontium titanate (STO) as a material that improves optical and mechanical properties at cryogenic temperatures,  more PR

STANFORD, California, Oct. 24 (TNSxrep) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Observation method improves outlook for lithium metal battery Stanford researchers developed a flash-freezing observation method that reveals battery chemistry without altering it, providing new insights to enhance lithium metal batteries. In brief * Current techniques for measuring chemical composition and activity in lithium metal battery materials can lead to inaccurate results because the act more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- StringKing Inc., Gardena, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the implementation of significant tariff increases on imported PPE. The firm highlights the current state of the market and emphasizes the necessity for the U.S. to bolster its domestic manufacturing capabilities to address national security concerns. In the letter, the company notes that over 99% of PPE consumed within the United States is sourced from fo more ST

BURBANK, California, Oct. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Golden Bachelor: The Women Tell All (10/29) * WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - The Golden Bachelor: "The Women Tell All" Logline: It's a night full of emotions as Mel reunites with 15 of this season's remarkable women to revisit the season's most unforgettable moments. Plus, Mel and his final two women head to beautiful Antigua in a special s more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 23 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Opens the Entire Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to Oil and Gas Leasing * Anchorage, AK Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced that he will open the entire 1.56 million acres of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing. These lands are sacred to the Gwich'in Nation, home to irrepla more PR

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, Oct. 24 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * U.S. FDA Approves Blenrep for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of Blenrep(R) (belantamab mafodotin-blmf)-- "a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate -- with bortezomib and dexamethasone for adults with r more PR

IRVINE, California, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine astronomers discover nearby exoplanet in habitable zone The team found that the surface may have liquid water on its surface - a necessary ingredient for life * The work identifies an ideal target planet for the in-development Thirty Meter Telescope. * The planet in question may be rocky like Earth and a few times more massive. * NASA and National Science Fo more PR

IRVINE, California, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researchers find new Alzheimer's mechanism linked to brain inflammation Discovery reveals long-studied receptor is built differently than previously understood Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered an unexpected molecular partnership that reshapes scientists' understanding of how brain inflammation arises in Alzheimer's disease.  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Hidden toxins in e-cigarette fluids may harm lung cells UC Riverside research finds common vaping ingredient forms harmful chemicals even at low levels Author: Iqbal Pittalwala A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids is heated, and that these compounds can h more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 24 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Preserving the Amazon: A digital lifeline for the Biblioteca Amazonica By Dan White Three years ago, a fire broke out at the Biblioteca Amazonica in Iquitos, Peru, imperiling one of the world's most important collections of primary sources on Amazonian history, culture, and politics. The fragile collection of maps, photographs, newspapers, and regional journals--an invaluable c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Supreme Court to End Confusing "Stream of Commerce" Rule for Personal Jurisdiction Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review (and ultimately reverse) a California state court's decision to exercise personal jurisdiction over Audi AG, a German company with no relevant ties to California. The case arises from a products liability  more PR