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Calif. Gov. Newsom signs bills curbing billionaire influence on elections and protecting against election interference

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills into law protecting elections — focusing on keeping dirty money out of California’s democracy and no “sweepstakes” from billionaires seeking to buy elections. Bills include: Senate Bill 42 (Umberg) and Senate Bill 398 (Umberg).
Gov. Gavin Newsom (FILE PHOTO)

Charging Ahead, California now exceeds 200,000 EV chargers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that there are now 201,180 fully public and shared electric vehicle (EV) charging ports available for use throughout the state. This is 68% more EV charger ports than the number of gasoline nozzles statewide, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC).
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Calif. Gov. Newsom blasts Trump proposal gutting climate and clean air protections as ‘negligence’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday (Sept. 22), California Governor Gavin Newsom submitted a formal comment to the U.S. EPA opposing the latest efforts by the Trump administration to deny decades of scientific research and turn back the clock on life-saving policies that protect public health.
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Calif. Governor Newsom delivers 2025 State of the State letter to the California Legislature, on 175th anniversary of statehood

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On California’s 175th anniversary of statehood, California Governor Gavin Newsom transmitted the 2025 State of the State letter to the Legislature. The Governor’s address, and his State of the State letter to the Legislature, highlight the Golden State as a cultural driver, leader in innovation, and defender of democratic values, powered and strengthened by its diverse population.
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Calif. Governor Newsom proclaims California’s 175th Anniversary

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 9, 2025, as “California’s 175th Anniversary” in the State of California. "As the United States nears the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, California proudly celebrates its own historic milestone of 175 years as a state."
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Calif. Voter-approved Prop 1 funding awarded to CA communities to create new supportive housing, reducing homelessness

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- California recently announced $75.5 million in voter-approved Proposition 1 funding will create 200 permanent supportive new homes across Oakland, Santa Clara, and Ventura for Californians experiencing or at risk of homelessness and living with behavioral health challenges. Prop 1, which was championed by Governor Newsom and approved by voters in 2023, is transforming California’s mental health systems with a $6.4 billion Behavioral Health Bond for housing, services, and treatment for veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
L.A. Mayor Bass and LAPD Announce Successful Take Down of Burglary Crew

L.A. Mayor Bass and LAPD Announce Successful Take Down of Burglary Crew Responsible for Nearly 100 Break-Ins in City

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD Chief McDonnell today announced that LAPD, with partnership from regional law enforcement agencies, led a coordinated operation to successfully take down a burglary crew responsible for nearly 100 break-ins across the city and in the county of Los Angeles over the last two years.

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Culver City Art Walk & Roll

Culver City Art Walk & Roll Returns for 2025 celebrating local art, music, food, and culture

CULVER CITY, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival — a free community event celebrating local art, music, food, and culture - returns to Culver City Arts District on Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 11 AM – 6 PM. Now in its seventh year, this FREE Festival brings the streets to life with live art-making, artisan vendors, nonstop music, food trucks, beer gardens, and fun for all ages.
Author-mom Cindy Caprio Woulfe’s ‘In the Weeds’

Author-mom Cindy Caprio Woulfe’s ‘In the Weeds’ Challenges Motherhood Martyrdom and Offers 30-Day Lifeline for Overwhelmed Mothers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In response to the growing mental health crisis among modern mothers, author Cindy Caprio Woulfe has released "In the Weeds: A Guide to Saving Your Own Soul on This Crazy Journey Called Motherhood" (ISBN: 978-1964377957 [ebook]; 978-1964377964 [paperback]; 978-1964377971 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).

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TMC employee team in Boston

Cheers in Boston then Back to San Diego: TMC fall conference concludes with collaboration and confidence in the industry’s next chapter

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), wrapped up its 2025 fall conference, "Cheers in Boston: Where Everyone Knows Your Name," held September 14-17 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The event drew hundreds of lenders, vendors, and industry leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and refocus on progress as the industry moves into its next phase of growth.
Scene from the AI film, 300 Crusaders

‘300 Crusaders’ Might Be The First Animated Feature Film Created with Generative AI Tech

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Gi Films and Georgian American Film Academy proudly announce the U.S. streaming launch of "300 Crusaders," the groundbreaking animated epic from acclaimed filmmaker Mirza Davitaia, known for "Anton," "The Narrow Bridge," and "The Knight in the Tiger's Skin." Following its successful premiere in Georgia, the film is now available to American audiences on Fawesome and Stash TV.
Vistamar School’s 17th Annual Multicultural Student College Fair

Top Colleges and Universities to Attend Vistamar School’s 17th Annual Multicultural Student College Fair in El Segundo

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On October 19, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vistamar School hosts its 17th annual Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii Street in El Segundo. Open to all students, this College Admissions Fair is an opportunity for high school students to meet representatives and alumni from a wide range of top colleges, universities, and service academies from across the country.
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Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE fintech solutions

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform and the ICE PPE from Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE). Built on ICE's latest API framework for mortgage technology, the integration allows loan officers to request loan pricing, validate product eligibility and request rate locks from ICE PPE directly within Horizon's Loan Center.
Secured Signing Unveils Realify to Stop Deepfake Fraud

Secured Signing unveils Realify to stop deepfake fraud during remote online notarizations and video signing sessions

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Secured Signing, a leader in Digital Signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, announced the launch of Realify, a new feature designed to protect businesses and their clients from the rising threat of deepfake fraud during remote online notarizations and video signing sessions.