Saturday - May 18, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Friday May 03, 2024 ( 38 items )  

Agilent Announces the NovoCyte Opteon, a Cutting-Edge Spectral Flow Cytometry Solution
SANTA CLARA, California, May 2 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has announced the NovoCyte Opteon Spectral Flow Cytometer, propelling flow cytometry into a new era of and accessibility. This cutting-edge system sets a gold standard for acquiring, analyzing, and reporting flow data across diverse domains--from basic research to drug discovery and t  more

Agilent to Announce Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results May 29
SANTA CLARA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 after the stock market closes on May 29. In addition, the company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. PT. To join the listen-only conference call webcast, click the link o  more

Apple Reports Second Quarter Results
CUPERTINO, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter ended March 30, 2024. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $90.8 billion, down 4 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.53. "Today Apple is reporting revenue of $90.8 billion for the March quarter, including an all-  more

Barna Saha Celebrated as Harry E. Gruber Endowed Chair at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Katie E. Ismael Barna Saha, a computer scientist at University of California San Diego who spearheads a new $10 million multi-university research institute to tackle problems in theoretical foundations of data science, was honored this week as the Harry E. Gruber Professor of Computer Science and Information Technologies Endowed Chair. Saha, who joined the Computer Scienc  more

Bourns Announces Two AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Common Mode Chip Inductor Series
RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced two new AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive-grade common mode chip inductor model series. Bourns(R) Model SRF4532TA is designed to withstand current up to 4 A, and Bourns(R) Model SRF3225TABG meets Open Alliance 1000Base-T1  more

Cadet Makes History as One of First Female Infantry Officers From Fresno State
FRESNO, California, May 3 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: When Crystal Alvarez graduated in spring 2023, she made history becoming one of the first female Army ROTC cadets from Fresno State to be commissioned into the Infantry Branch of the U.S. Army at the rank of second lieutenant. Alvarez was one of two female cadets at Fresno State to earn this distinction in 2023 - after the Department of Defense lifted all gender-based restrictions on mil  more

Cal State East Bay to Confer Honorary Doctorate to Retired National Park Service Ranger Betty Reid Soskin
HAYWARD, California, May 3 -- California State University East Bay campus issued the following news: Cal State East Bay will confer an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Betty Reid Soskin during the May 11 commencement ceremony for the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at 1 p.m. A resident of the East Bay for 90 years, Soskin retired at the age of 101, holding the distinction of serving as the oldest active U.S. National Park Ranger. Soskin is a distinguished civic leader whose  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Proclaims Day of Prayer 2024
SACRAMENTO, California, May 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following proclamation on May 2, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2, 2024, as a "Day of Prayer" in the State of California. * * * The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: On the National Day of Prayer, we stand with all Californians who make time for reflection and prayer in their lives, an invaluable source of solace, hope, and strength for so many of us. This  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: National Monument Expansions Bring California Closer to Conservation Milestone
SACRAMENTO, California, May 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Two national monument expansions announced by President Biden today are supporting California's work to conserve more lands and coastal waters. The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument near Napa and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in Los Angeles will both increase in size, protecting more of California's unique biodiversity and culturally significant Native Ameri  more

Celestina Barbosa-Leiker Named Dean of CSUF's College of Health and Human Development
FULLERTON, California, May 3 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: Following a national search, Celestina Barbosa-Leiker was appointed dean of Cal State Fullerton's College of Health and Human Development, effective July 1. Barbosa-Leiker currently serves as executive vice chancellor and a professor in the College of Nursing at Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane. Her research focuses on substance use in underserved populations. Mo  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Mike Garcia Caught Red-Handed Actively Attempting to Defund Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-30/opinion-republicans-budget-proposal-tells-you-how-they-really-feel-about-crime-and-cops): Republicans like Garcia "can't be pro-cop and pro-public safety while backing a proposal that undermines local law enforcement's ability to police crime." * * * Vulnerable California Republican Mike Garcia is hard  more

Disneyland Resort Announces 2024 Summer Ticket Offer - as Low as $50 Per Child and $83 Per Adult, Per Day - for a 3-Day, 1-Park Per Day Theme Park Ticket, Plus Summer Hotel Offers
ANAHEIM, California, May 3 -- Disneyland issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Disneyland Resort is celebrating summer and announcing a new, limited-time ticket offer and new hotel offers, giving guests flexible options and a great way to save to enjoy three days of magic at The Happiest Place on Earth. With thrilling adventures, popular attractions, beloved Disney characters and refreshing summertime treats, there's something for everyone at Disneyland Park and Disney California Ad  more

EBay Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
SAN JOSE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024. "eBay's Q1 results marked a strong start to 2024 as we continue to make progress toward our goal of sustainable GMV g  more

EVgo Expansion in Los Angeles Recognized With 1st Place Leadership Award by Largest Municipal Utility in the Nation
LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 -- EVgo Services, a charging public network for electric vehicles, issued the following news release n May 1, 2024: EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), one of the nation's largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that the company was recognized with a first place Leadership Award for Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging - also known as DC fast charging - by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). EVgo was honored as part o  more

Hands-on Electrical Engineering Curriculum at UC San Diego Earns Innovative Program Award
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Katherine Connor The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering was recognized for its pioneering hands-on lab curriculum by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association (ECEDHA). ECEDHA is the leading association for electrical and computer engineering educators in North America. UC  more

Mattel: Matchbox Launches New Mercedes-Benz Die-Cast Car to Celebrate the Reveal of the All-New Electric G-Class
EL SEGUNDO, California, May 2 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced the Matchbox(R) Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology die-cast car. The new die-cast vehicle was created to celebrate the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the recent reveal of its all-new electric model. Now Matchbox has unveiled its realistic and highly detailed model for fans to enjoy. The premium die-cast car features recycled metal a  more

MTC, CARB, TransForm Unveil New Mobility Hub at San Jose Apartment Complex
OAKLAND, California, May 3 -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission issued the following news release: Residents of the Betty Ann Gardens Apartments in San Jose's Berryessa district today celebrated the opening of a new mobility hub developed through a partnership between the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Oakland-based nonprofit TransForm to expand mobility options and lower transportation costs for lower-income renters, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage   more

NetApp Hosts Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Webcast
SAN JOSE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: After market close on Thursday, May 30, 2024, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 which ended April 26, 2024. NetApp executive management will host a conference call at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results and provide their perspective on market dynamics. How to Partici  more

Netflix: David Beckham Scores on the Cover of 'Queue' Issue 16
LOS GATOS, California, May 3 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: He's an athlete, an entrepreneur, and an icon -- and he's on the cover of Queue Issue 16. In this new issue, the one and only David Beckham, photographed for Queue by Collier Schorr, reveals how and why he decided to offer audiences a candid look at his life on and off the pitch in BECKHAM, the buzzy four-part docuseries from director Fisher Stevens (Before the Flood, The Lincoln Projec  more

NVIDIA Sets Conference Call for First-Quarter Financial Results
SANTA CLARA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: NVIDIA will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET) to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended April 28, 2024. The call will be webcast live (in listen-only mode) on investor.nvidia.com. The company's prepared remarks will be followed by a   more

Pacific Life Enhances Suite of Annuities to Address Retirement Income Needs
NEWPORT BEACH, California, May 2 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release: To continue serving consumers' varying retirement-income needs, Pacific Life recently enhanced the features of three of its optional benefits, available with certain advisory and traditional variable annuities for an additional cost. Designed for growth and protection, these strategies offer clients the flexibility to protect their money or withdraw income in retirement. Open Architecture  more

Padraig McDonnell Assumes Agilent CEO Role
SANTA CLARA, California, May 2 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that Padraig McDonnell has assumed the role of Agilent CEO, effective immediately. His appointment is part of the company's CEO transition plan announced Feb. 21. McDonnell is the fourth CEO in Agilent's history and succeeds Mike McMullen, who will serve   more

Parsons Reports Strong First Quarter 2024 Results
PASADENA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * Q1 2024 Financial Highlights * Record revenue of $1.5 billion increases 31% year-over-year * Record first quarter organic revenue growth of 29%, including four consecutive quarters with organic growth above 20% * Net loss of $107 million due to a $214 million pre-tax charge related to a partial repurchase of 2025  more

REACH by RentCafe Unveils AI Marketing Innovations at AIM
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 2 -- REACH by RentCafe, a part of Yardi Systems, issued the following news release: REACH by RentCafe(R), a multifamily digital marketing agency, is set to unveil a new content engine and the latest AI-powered marketing tools at the upcoming Apartment Innovation and Marketing Conference (AIM) in Huntington Beach, California, May 5-8. As the title sponsor of AIM since 2018, REACH remains committed to providing property management companies with proven marketing str  more

TCC and CBRE Investment Management Complete 500K-SF Cochrane Technology Center in N. California
MORGAN HILL, California, May 3 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global real estate developer, and JV partner CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM), a global real assets investment management firm, completed construction on Cochrane Technology Center (CTC), a 500,000-square-foot Class A business park in Morgan Hill, Calif. The development is currently the largest speculative   more

Teledyne FLIR Commends NHTSA Ruling for Automatic Emergency Braking Requirement on Passenger Vehicles
GOLETA, California, May 3 -- Teledyne FLIR issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today commends the National Highway Transportation Safety Commission (NHTSA) for finalizing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that will require pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029. More than three-quarters of pedestrian fatalities, and about half of pedestrian injuries, oc  more

Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Calls In For Live Interview On NPR's Morning Edition
NEW YORK, May 3 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on May 2, 2024, with Michel Martin of NPR's Morning Edition: * * * Michel Martin: Good morning. We are seeing an increasingly intense law enforcement response to weeks of intense days on some campuses across the US. Hundreds of law enforcement officers moved into the campus of the University of California Los Angeles this morning to break up an encampment of anti-war protesters. In New York City   more

UC San Diego Professors Join Prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Michelle Franklin and Christine Clark Two University of California San Diego faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences: Stephan Haggard, distinguished research professor of political science at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy, and Kenneth Intriligator, distinguished professor of physics. Founded in 1780, by John Ada  more

UC San Diego Researchers Honored as Prebys Research Heroes
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Jade Griffin Three University of California San Diego researchers have been named Prebys Research Heroes by the San Diego-based Conrad Prebys Foundation. Stephanie Fraley, Marygorret Obonyo and Daniela Valdez-Jasso have received grants of $500,000 each to support their research focused on advancing health care and medical discoveries. The Prebys Foundation launched the Pr  more

UC-Riverside: John Martin Fischer Elected to AAAS
RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: John Martin Fischer, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, or AAAS. He will be inducted this fall. Fischer joins AAAS members that include historical figures such as George Washington, Albert Einstein, and Nelson Mandela. Among those members are also other renowned American philosopher  more

UC-Riverside: Positive Climate Boosts High School Grades, Study Finds
RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The UCR study also found that a strong sense of ethnic identity contributed to better self-esteem * * * A study led by a UC Riverside graduate student has found that Latino high school students achieve higher grades when they perceive a more positive school climate and when they have a stronger sense of self-esteem. Published in the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, th  more

UC-Riverside: Webb Telescope Probably Didn't Find Life on an Exoplanet - Yet
RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Claims of biosignature gas detection were premature * * * Recent reports of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finding signs of life on a distant planet understandably sparked excitement. A new study challenges this finding, but also outlines how the telescope might verify the presence of the life-produced gas. The UC Riverside study, published in the Astrophysical Journal   more

UC-San Diego: Fighting AI Fire With ML Firepower
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Kimberley Clementi Fake robocalls during elections. The voice of a public figure appropriated to hawk products. Pictures altered to mislead the public. From social media posts to celebrity voices, the trustworthiness of AI-generated content is under fire. So here's the burning question: how do we stamp out harmful or undesirable content without dampening innovation? Compu  more

UC-San Diego: Science Has an AI Problem. This Group Says They Can Fix It.
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Christine Clark AI holds the potential to help doctors find early markers of disease and accelerate research on other important scientific advances. But a growing body of evidence has revealed deep flaws in how machine learning is used in science, a problem that has swept through dozens of fields and implicated thousands of erroneous papers. Now an interdisciplinary team   more

UC-San Diego: Soft Robots, Tough Problems
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Ioana Patringenaru Robots that can assist physicians during surgery. Robots that can swim. Robots that can grip delicate objects. These were some of the demonstrations on display at Robosoft, the biggest conference in the field of soft robotics, this year. The conference was organized by two faculty members at the University of California San Diego, Mike Tolley and Nick G  more

UC-San Diego: Triton Innovation Challenge Spotlights Trailblazing Environmental Solutions
LA JOLLA, California, May 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Karissa Duran Teams of UC San Diego engineers, physicians, biologists and entrepreneurs recently showcased their environmentally focused technologies at the 11th annual Triton Innovation Challenge. This business competition is focused on fostering creativity and drawing attention to commercially promising, environmentally minded technologies created by students, faculty and staff   more

University of San Diego Convenes and Invests in Global Social Entrepreneurs
SAN DIEGO, California, May 3 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The University of San Diego (USD) is set to host the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (FGSIC), an international competition, which, this year, has been designated a World Design Capital 2024 Legacy Program. World Design Capital 2024 is a binational program that showcases the San Diego-Tijuana region as a global hub for design, innovation, arts, and culture. This weekend, more   more

Wind River Teams With Elektrobit to Advance Software-Defined Vehicle Solutions
ALAMEDA, California, May 2 -- Wind River, a subsidiary of Intel, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Wind River(R), a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced that it has collaborated with Elektrobit to demonstrate foundational software for autonomous, electric, software-defined vehicles. In this collaboration, Wind River provides VxWorks as the real-time operating system, Elektrobit offers its 2nd generation EB corbos Adaptiv  more