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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).
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).
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.
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.
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."
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 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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California Safe Schools Marks 27 Years of Transformative Environmental Advocacy, Honors 2025 Heroes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Since its founding in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been at the forefront of protecting children, educators, and communities from toxic exposures. Through tireless advocacy, innovative policies, and community engagement, CSS has led groundbreaking efforts to promote safer school environments, advance environmental justice, and ensure transparency in environmental health.
Newsjunkie’s Survey of World Archives Yields First-Ever Master Directory, Boosting Access to History and Science Data
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Newsjunkie, the journalism site known for "Who's Behind the News" articles, announced today the release of Guide to Public Archives, the news industry's first comprehensive directory of historical, cultural, and scientific archives maintained for public access. The Guide is designed to serve researchers seeking information from the astonishing array of curated collections across the globe, some dating as far back as the 13th century.
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Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) to streamline appraisal ordering
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence, LLC (SVI), a national provider of appraisal management and residential real estate valuation services.
DocMagic awarded dual U.S. tech patents for electronic loan document innovations
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc. announced today it has been granted two patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office: Patent No. 12,175,785 for its system and method of "Determining Similar Loan Documents" and Patent No. 12,169,976 for its system and method of "Enabling Electronic Loan Documents."
The Exit Is Just the Beginning: Mark Fujiwara’s Book Shares Conversations with Entrepreneurs Finding Purpose After Selling a Company
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In a timely response to the growing mental health crisis among successful entrepreneurs, wealth management veteran Mark Fujiwara has released "Beyond the Hustle: Finding Higher Purpose After the Exit" (ISBN: 978-1964377582 [ebook]; 978-1964377575 [paperback]; 978-1964377568 [hardcover] Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).
‘Healing a Soldier’s Heart’ Documentary Premieres on PBS on Veterans Day Weekend 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Seventeen U.S. veterans die by suicide every day, a number largely unchanged for over a decade. Yet today, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, there is a hopeful approach for treating combat-related PTSD. Moral injury is in clear focus in the documentary "Healing a Soldier's Heart," Cultural & Educational Media (CEM Productions), the production company for the film, announced today.
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.