BURBANK, California, May 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: * * * SUNDAY, MAY 5 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "716 (Adele Night)" (716) Logline: Multiplatinum superstar Ciara serves as guest mentor for the Top 7, who perform dance songs from various artists and iconic hits from bestselling artist Adele. Meghan Trainor returns to perform, while America votes live for the Top 5. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. * * * O  more

BURBANK, California, May 1 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: * * * SUNDAY, MAY 12 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "717 (Disney Night)" (717) Logline: Disney Night is back with more magic from Walt Disney World(R) - The Most Magical Place On Earth! The Top 5 each performs two beloved favorites from the Disney Songbook as America votes live coast to coast for the Top 3 heading to the finale. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.  more

HAYWARD, California, May 1 -- California State University East Bay campus issued the following news: Cal State East Bay MESA College Prep Program is one of the first pre-college STEM programs in the U.S. to earn accreditation for its progress in broadening opportunity for Black, Latina/o/e and Indigenous students in STEM from Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. The program, led by the Institute for STEM Education, earned the certification for its documente  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following proclamation on May 1, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2024, as "Small Business Month" in the State of California. * * * The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: California's more than 4.1 million small businesses - the most of any state - embody the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the economy of the Golden State. Small businesses and entrepreneur  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced multiagency operations lead to the seizure of nearly 700 pounds of fentanyl since the state's joint public safety partnership with San Francisco leaders began one year ago in May 2023. As part of its operations, the CHP issued 6,200+ citations for illegal activity, made 500+ arrests, and recovered 115+ stolen vehicles. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SA  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today opened a second application period for its Equity, Engagement, and Education Grants, offering an opportunity for community-based organizations (CBO) and Tribes to apply for one-time funds to create or enhance ongoing engagement with CPUC decision-making. More than $2 million is available for distribution from the  more

LONG BEACH, California, May 1 -- California State University issued the following statement on April 30, 2024: * * * The following statement can be attributed to the California State University Office of the Chancellor: "In light of its fiduciary responsibilities and existing policies governing the assessment of environmental, social, and governance risks, the California State University does not intend to alter existing investment policies related to Israel or the Israel-Hamas conflict. Be  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 -- The Creative Coalition issued the following news release: Screenwriter and showrunner Sascha Penn continues to blaze trails in Hollywood with his unparalleled storytelling and cinematic mastery. Celebrated for his work on blockbusters like Creed II and The Magnificent Seven, as well as the hit Starz series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," Penn's creative vision has consistently translated into both critical acclaim and box office success. Join Penn on this we  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, May 2 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: More people than ever before donated to support students during California State University, Bakersfield's virtual Giving Day fundraiser. CSUB's Raising for `Runners Giving Day, which ran from noon on April 2 to noon on April 3, brought in $175,000 from more than 1,000 gifts, a new record. The university's previous three Giving Day events combined raised more than $400,000 from nearly 1,700 gif  more

CAMARILLO, California, May 2 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) has chosen to become a leadership partner with Excelencia in Education, the nation's premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, to release a compilation of evidence-based programs that are at the forefront of improving higher educational achievement for Latino, and other, students  more

FULLERTON, California, May 2 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: It's been an unprecedented and uncertain run for the U.S. and world economies so far this decade, with a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, major wars in the Middle East and Europe, epic supply chain disruptions, inflation and the rise of AI. Usually, economists don't predict recessions. They catch the business world unawares. But over the past two and a half years, the consensus among ec  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Tomorrow, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will expire, forcing millions of California families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves 108,970 households in California's 22nd Congressional District, providing discounts for monthly internet bills. A recent survey   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Tomorrow, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will expire, forcing millions of California families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves 63,622 households in California's 13th Congressional District, providing discounts for monthly internet bills. A recent survey (  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Tomorrow, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will expire, forcing millions of California families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves 27,871 households in California's 3rd Congressional District, providing discounts for monthly internet bills. A recent survey (h  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Tomorrow, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will expire, forcing millions of California families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves over 60,061 Orange County households, providing discounts for monthly internet bills. A recent survey (https://www.fcc.gov/acp-s  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Tomorrow, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will expire, forcing millions of California families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves 69,862 households in California's 27th Congressional District, providing discounts for monthly internet bills. A recent survey (  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong released the following statement marking AANHPI Heritage Month: "The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community is an integral part of American society with a rich and impactful history. During AANHPI Heritage Month, we honor and celebrate that history and the trailblazing people who helped mold our nation into what it   more

FULLERTON, California, May 1 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: Since becoming one of 10 institutions across the U.S. to earn the Seal of Excelencia in 2021, Cal State Fullerton has upheld its commitment to championing programs that excel Latinx student success. Excelencia in Education, a national nonprofit organization that promotes Latinx student achievement in higher education, recognized three CSUF programs in its 2024 publication, "Advancin  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: The Hulen Place Clinic, which UCR Health opened in September 2023 to address the health and well-being of the unhoused and underserved populations in the City of Riverside and the County of Riverside, has received a gift of $500,000 from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a sovereign American Indian tribe of Serrano people in San Bernardino County, California. Located about tw  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- The University of California's Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: People from across the UCLA School of Law community welcomed Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass to the law school on April 12 for a high-level forum on the key role that philanthropic enterprises can play in solving the homelessness crisis. The event, "Philanthropy, Business, Government and the Homelessness Crisis," was presented by UCLA Law's Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy an  more

OAKLAND, California, May 2 -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Lyft today kicked off National Bike Month by joining with partners from BART, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and Daly City to cut the ribbon on a new Bay Wheels bikeshare station at the Daly City BART station. The new docking station marks the first Bay Wheels location in San Mateo County and t  more

SAO PAULO, California, May 2 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: In this first teaser video for Senna, the limited series premiering in late 2024, we see the recreation of Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna's historic victory, including the narration of Galvao Bueno, at the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, following a challenging race where he was mostly stuck in sixth gear and also marking the first time he won in his hometown of Sao Paulo. We als  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, May 2 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Seven Ohio Wesleyan Students Selected for Competitive Woltemade Center Program * * * The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected seven students as 2024-2025 Accounting and Finance Fellows. Being selected as fellows gives the students access to enhanced internship, research, and other opportunities. Ohio Wesleyan's 2024-2025 Accoun  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- PennWest issued the following news: The Edinboro University Foundation will continue its long history of supporting educational programs at PennWest Edinboro, thanks in part to a recent $20,000 grant from Erie Insurance. Presented through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, the funding will benefit ongoing K-12 initiatives on the Edinboro campus. Programs include: * Summer Reading Program - Dozens of local, elementary-age children tak  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: As part of its $7 million "Prebys Research Heroes" program, the Prebys Foundation awarded Salk Professor Tatyana Sharpee and Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle each $500,000 to fund their research. The grants will be dispensed over two years and are part of 14 grants the foundation awarded to support women pursuing research careers in San Diego. "We are deeply grateful to the P  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Jonathan Morales Two afternoons a week at Sacramento State, the corridors of Capistrano Hall are filled with the sounds of bows hitting strings and familiar tunes. But the sounds are not from Sac State music students. They're the sounds of local kids taking advantage of a unique University program that aims to expand access to the performing arts. For over two decades, the Sac State Strin  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 2 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: Salk Institute Professor Susan Kaech has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Kaech is one of 120 new members and 24 international members to be elected to the academy in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. The election is considered one of the highest honors accorded to a scientist in the United States. Kaech's work has t  more

IRVINE, California, May 2 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: Renowned evolutionary biologist Adriana Darielle Mejia Briscoe of the University of California, Irvine has been elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences. She joins a class of 144 scientists from around the world being recognized this year for their outstanding accomplishments in original research. Briscoe is among 24 active members from UC Irvine to have received this prestigi  more

MERCED, California, May 1 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: UC Merced's School of Engineering is expanding its offerings into some exciting areas. Most recently, the university added a major in aerospace engineering, one of the fastest-growing industries in California, with the number of jobs projected to grow 8.5 percent in the next decade, according to the proposal to add the major. The new major begins in fall 2025. Aerospace engineering joins other new majo  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Identifying core replication processes moves scientists closer to tapping phage as a treatment in the growing antibiotic resistance crisis * * * Story by: Mario Aguilera Antibiotic medicines became a popular treatment for bacterial infections in the early 20th century and emerged as a transformational tool in human health. Through the middle of the century novel antibiotics  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF researchers develop a new drug pipeline to attack aging cells in lung fibrosis. * * * As the human body ages, cellular changes can drive a host of age-related diseases and conditions. The appearance of aging cells, also called senescent cells, in age-related diseases has spurred the search for drug compounds, or senolytics, that can target aging cells i  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 2 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Christy Tall A generous anonymous gift is helping UC Santa Cruz honor its history, reimagine the entrance to campus, and create a unique meeting and event space for the campus and the greater community. The generous gift is intended to lead and jumpstart fundraising to support the rehabilitation of what is known as the Cowell Ranch Cooperage, one of the oldest buildings on the UC Sant  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: UCSF Health hospitals in Mission Bay, Parnassus Heights and Mount Zion have earned "A" ratings in the spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, reflecting the gold standard of excellence in patient safety for U.S. hospitals. Almost 3,000 hospitals nationally were assessed this spring by the Leapfrog organization, a national nonprofit watchdog that conveys i  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- The University of California's Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: UCLA School of Law professor Ann Carlson has been honored with election to the membership of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies. A leading authority in environmental law, Carlson is the Shirley Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law and a founding director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environme  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- The University of California's Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: UCLA School of Law professor Hiroshi Motomura has been honored with an invitation to join the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center Residency Program, one of the world's most esteemed and highly selective projects for confronting complex challenges in government, science, the arts, law and more. Motomura will join 14 other residents during a month-long residency at the Bellag  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Study examined ties between firearm proximity and psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts Key takeaways * In 2022, youth who had access to firearms were approximately twice as likely to have attempted suicide during their lifetime. * Youth who expressed worry about being a victim of firearm violence were nearly twice as likely to report suicidal thoughts co  more

BERKELEY, California, May 2 -- The University of California issued the following statement on May 1, 2024: * * * Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib today (May 1) issued the following statement: The violence at UCLA yesterday was despicable and unacceptable. The Regents of the University of California will not tolerate violations of the law or University policy on our campuses, including unlawful encampments, hate speech, and other forms of protest not protected by the First Amendment. While   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Hangbo Zhao presents findings on highly stretchable and customizable microneedles for application in fields including neuroscience, tissue engineering, and wearable bioelectronics. * * * The revolution in personalized medicine is well underway - with wearable devices and DIY home testing, it's easier than ever to track everything from heart rate, t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Burgeoning startup DiabeTECH won this year's MEPC with a vision of creating stylish, high-tech footwear that would continuously monitor diabetics patients' feet and share important data with their podiatrists * * * For Andrew Whigham, diabetes is personal. The USC Viterbi master's student in financial engineering watched his grandmother suffer from  more