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Calif. Gov. Newsom proposes billions in new funding for L.A. firestorm response and recovery while fires still burning
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- This week, while homes are still burning and resources have been widely stretched, Governor Gavin Newsom continues to respond to current and future disaster threats. With recovery efforts already underway to support those impacted by the Los Angeles hurricane-force firestorm, Newsom on Monday expanded the special session of the California Legislature that he convened in November to further boost response and initial recovery efforts for Los Angeles.
Calif. Gov. Newsom issues executive order to crack down on ultra-processed foods in support of healthier Californians
SACRANEBTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to recommend potential actions to limit the harms associated with “ultra-processed foods” and food ingredients that pose a health risk to individuals, building on the nation-leading nutrition and health standards established in California. “Ultra-processed foods” are known to pose a health risk to individuals, and today’s efforts are designed to support affordable, healthy living and reduce the growing impact of chronic illnesses on Californians.
Calif. Gov. Newsom announces landmark boost to paid family leave benefits for 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has increased paid family leave and disability benefits to historic levels in the state, with eligible workers earning less than $63,000 per year now able to receive up to 90% of their regular wages while on leave. Workers earning above that threshold will receive 70% of their wages. Both represent an important increase, and this major benefit enhancement begins with new claims filed on or after January 1, 2025.
LA Metro Becomes First Transit Agency in U.S. to Equip its Entire Fleet of Active Buses with Enclosed, Protective Barriers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) Central Maintenance Facility and Operating Divisions completed retrofitting the entire active bus fleet with new, expanded barriers made of shatterproof, tempered glass that fully enclose drivers. LA Metro Retrofitted its 2017th Bus, Providing Extra Layer of Security for Operators. The barrier design, prototyping and much of the fabrication were completed in-house at Metro’s Central Maintenance Facility (CMF) in downtown Los Angeles, and the barriers were mostly installed by Metro staff at the operating divisions.
Biden-Harris Administration approves California BH-CONNECT Initiative, to assist eligible people receiving behavioral health treatment
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Governor Gavin Newsom, today announced that the state has received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its proposed Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) demonstration waiver. The waiver comes after Governor Newsom traveled to Washington, DC to advocate for its approval.
Calif. Gov. Newsom announces Nathan Barankin will serve as his Chief of Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- On Monday (Dec. 16), California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Nathan Barankin will serve as his Chief of Staff. Barankin previously served as Senior Advisor to the Governor. He has decades of experience as a government leader.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, LAPD, LAFD and Community-Based Safety Solutions Deliver Urgent Strategy to Keep Los Angeles Safe
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Today, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a significant drop in reported homicides and shooting victims and also highlighted expansions of health and safety response capability led by the Los Angeles Fire Department to make Los Angeles safer. The Mayor made the announcement at the Watts Labor Community Action Committee and was joined by City Councilmember Tim McOsker, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley, and leaders from the Watts Gang Task Force and Soledad Enrichment Action.
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CALIFORNIA BUSINESS
ColoCrossing Expands Global Reach and Local Expertise with New Datacenter in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ColoCrossing, a HostPapa Inc. company and global leader in enterprise-grade hosting solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of their new Los Angeles datacenter at 1200 W 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017. This expansion marks a significant milestone for ColoCrossing, reinforcing their position as a leader in colocation and dedicated server solutions in one of the nation's most vital technology hubs.
MCT Report Shows 16% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Market Dynamics
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 16.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving market dynamics.
CALIFORNIA BUSINESS
Tech YouTuber ‘BitWit’ Tours His Neighborhood and Home Devastated from the L.A. Fires in Touching Video
California Newswire - OPINION: LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In perhaps one of the more touching human responses to the tragic firestorms scorching and leveling Los Angeles area neighborhoods this past week, is a video posted today by tech YouTuber BitWit (Kyle), He was at CES when the fires broke out, and sadly his home and neighborhood were not spared from the fires. (VIDEO)
CapitalW Collective Aligns with Polly to Support Women in Mortgage Capital Markets
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire -- CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Polly as its first product and pricing engine (PPE) Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This alliance underscores CapitalW Collective's mission "to create more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time."
‘Tidemark Talks’ Podcast Launch Showcases the Stories of Orange County’s Legendary Business Leaders
COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire / -- Tidemark Talks, a new podcast dedicated to telling the stories behind Orange County's most iconic business leaders, officially launched this week. The podcast features authentic, compelling interviews with some of the region's most notable entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries. The podcast is hosted by Jim Snyder, CEO of Tidemark Real Estate Services, alongside Taylor Snyder and Basil Newburn.
Sacramento-Based Photographer Glynns Thomas to Lead Workshop at Imaging USA 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Glynns Thomas, founder of Sacramento's renowned headshot photography business Glynns Thomas Headshots, has been selected to present at Imaging USA 2025. This prestigious conference, dedicated to photography and imaging professionals, will take place in Dallas, Texas, from February 2-4, 2025.
PNW announces Q4-24 ‘BOOKS TO BOOKMARK’ List with 15 Great Reads to Check Out for the New Year
TEMECULA, Calif. /California Newswire / -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest quarterly "books to bookmark" list for Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) 2024, noting 15 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released in 2024. These new books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.
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CapitalW Collective Aligns with Polly to Support Women in Mortgage Capital Markets
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire -- CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Polly as its first product and pricing engine (PPE) Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This alliance underscores CapitalW Collective's mission "to create more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time."
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