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Calif. Gov. Newsom announces major expansion for 2026 of CalAssist mortgage relief program
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS/ -- Today, as part of the state’s work to directly address the needs of LA firestorm survivors, Calif. Governor Newsom announced the expansion of mortgage relief for survivors of qualified disasters, including the 2025 Los Angeles firestorms. The expansion makes available up to a full year of mortgage assistance up to $100,000 that does not need to be repaid. The expansion also allows more families to access this assistance with broader income eligibility.
Calif. Gov. Newsom announces appointments for 2.11.26 including to California Air Resources Board
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS/ -- On Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the following appointments: First, Paula Stigler Granados, of San Diego, has been appointed to the California Air Resources Board. Stigler Granados has been an Associate Professor and Division Head of Environmental Health at San Diego State University’s School of Public Health since 2021.
LA Mayor Bass Join Entertainment Industry Leaders to Launch New Film Studio Campus in LA Arts District
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE -- NEWS/ -- ON Wednesday, Mayor Bass joined leaders from the entertainment industry to celebrate the opening of East End Studios’ new Mission Campus in LA’s Arts District. The opening of this state-of-the-art studio campus builds upon Mayor Bass’ efforts to make City Hall a dedicated partner to LA’s legacy industry, helping boost production in the city and spur the creation of new good-paying union jobs across Los Angeles.
Culver City Council Awards Performing Arts Grants to 26 Orgs for Events in 2026
CULVER CITY, Calif. /California Newswire -- NEWS/ -- The Culver City City Council today announced that it has awarded 26 organizations $200,518 for the 2026 Performing Arts Grant Program for presentations of music, theater and dance events. The Cultural Affairs Commission and staff have implemented Culver City’s Performing Arts Grant Program since its inception in 1994.
Culver City announces new 2026 Mayor and City Manager at Milestone Event
CULVBER CITY, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- This week, Culver City marked aa historic moment as the City Council selected new leadership in front of a large crowd within the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. Council Member Freddy Puza was unanimously voted to become Culver City's Mayor for 2026, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ Mayor in Culver City’s 108-year history. Mayor Puza was first elected in 2022 as a City Council Member. He will serve as Mayor for a 12-month term.
L.A. Mayor Bass Announces Full Divestment From Coal In City Power Supply, Accelerating Transition to 100% Clean Energy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- This week, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced an historic milestone in the City’s accelerated transition to 100 percent clean energy by 2035: the full divestment from coal in Los Angeles’ power supply. This achievement marks a pivotal step in the City’s decades-long commitment to environmental sustainability and climate leadership.
L.A. Mayor Bass to Host Justice Fair 2025, Connecting Angelenos with Jobs, Education, Opportunities
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- L.A. Mayor Bass is inviting Angelenos impacted by the justice system to the Justice Fair 2025: Gifts That Keep Giving” on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the LA Expo Center. Hosted by her Office of Community Safety, the day-long event will bring together over 80 employers, service providers, and community organizations to connect Angelenos who have previously been incarcerated or involved with the justice system to employment, housing, education, and wellness opportunities that open doors to lasting stability.
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The Mortgage Collaborative to send advocacy committee to Washington DC for policy meetings
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, will send its Advocacy Committee to Washington, D.C. on April 16 to meet with federal policymakers and housing agencies to discuss mortgage lending, regulatory reform and housing affordability.
The Old Vine Registry Surpasses 10,000 Vineyards Globally, A Major Milestone in Documenting the Historic Vines
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS -- In just three years, a global effort to document the world's oldest vineyards has reached a major milestone. The Old Vine Registry, the world's leading public database dedicated to historic vineyards, announced today that it has surpassed 10,000 registered vineyards worldwide, achieving a goal originally set for 2027 more than a year ahead of schedule.
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GeekyAnts Inc. Launches AI Pods, Closing the Enterprise AI Production Gap
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS -- GeekyAnts, a global technology consulting and product development company, today announced the formal launch of GeekyAnts AI and AI Pods, a two-tier delivery program built to take enterprise AI systems from proof of concept to production, addressing the infrastructure and accountability failures that have stalled most AI pilot programs in 2026.
Secured Signing Approved for RON and IPEN in Rhode Island and South Carolina, Now in Nearly 40 States
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS -- Secured Signing, a leading provider of tamperproof Digital Signatures and Online Notary solutions, is proud to announce its official approval as a trusted provider for Remote Online Notarization (RON) and In Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) in nearly 40 U.S. states.
San Diego Author Spearheads New Camino Pilgrim Tradition Along the Camino de Santiago
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS -- The Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim's Reception Office in Spain reports that 530,999 people received a Compostela certificate of completion in 2025, up 6% over 2024. Author Karin Kiser of Camino Chronicles Press says the actual number of people walking or biking the Camino de Santiago routes is more than that - much more.
Author Cameron Bawden Reveals the Blueprint for Selling a Business in New Book ‘Home Service Empire’
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS -- In his powerful new book, "Home Service Empire: How I Built, Scaled, and Sold a Family of Businesses Worth Over $100 Million" (ISBN: 978-196833-852 paperback; 978-1968339869 ebook; 978-1968339845 hardcover; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), entrepreneur Cameron Bawden shares the battle-tested blueprint behind building one of Arizona's largest privately owned home service companies-and exiting on his terms.
Adonna Wines Makes Its California Debut in Russian River Valley, Celebrating Heritage and Art of the Moment
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE - NEWS -- On March 20, the first day of spring, Adonna Wines officially opens its spring allotment to the California market. Founded by Donna Kato, a Japanese American biochemist who left the world of science to tend the land and make wine of uncommon elegance, Adonna Wines is an allotment-only label available exclusively to mailing list members.