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Calif. Gov Newsom announces 38 new film projects – from animated features to big budget productions
HOLLYWOOD: Calif. Gov. Newsom this past week (April 23) announced that 38 film projects have been awarded tax credits through the California Film Commission’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program. These productions, which will generate nearly $800 million in economic activity across California, are expected to spend more than 460 filming days outside the traditional 30-mile studio zone — bringing good-paying jobs and meaningful investment to communities statewide.
Domaine Carneros Named Sustainable Business of the Year by Napa Chamber of Commerce
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (NAPA, Calif.) -- NEWS Earlier this year, Domaine Carneros Winery received the Sustainable Business of the Year award from the Napa Chamber of Commerce, presented by MCE Clean Energy, a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in California since 2010. Domaine Carneros was founded by the Taittinger family nearly four decades ago with the conviction that the finest méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines begin with the healthiest land.
Calif. Gov. Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to strengthen AI protections and responsible use in the State
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN FRANCISCO) -- NEWS: Today, Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to strengthen California’s procurement processes and raise the bar for artificial intelligence companies seeking to do business with the state. The order aims to ensure that companies meet strong standards and demonstrate responsible policies that prevent misuse of their technology, while protecting users’ safety and privacy.
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.
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MyBioSource in San Diego Now Offers One of the Largest ELISA Kit Collections Available for Researchers
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) --- Finding the right ELISA kit for a research project can take days, comparing suppliers, checking species compatibility, and waiting weeks for delivery. MyBioSource was founded to address these challenges. The San Diego-based company has put together a large, well-organized collection of ELISA kits that researchers can browse, compare, and order in one place.
SnapFresh Tools Introduces its new 2026 40V 17-Inch Brushless Cordless Residential Lawn Mower
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- SnapFresh Tools (from Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd.) has unveiled its 2026 40V 17-inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower as part of the brand's latest outdoor power equipment lineup, offering homeowners a gas-free lawn maintenance solution with cutting performance comparable to a traditional 150cc gas mower. The mower is currently available on Amazon.
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GeekyAnts, an AI transformation firm, earns ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026 nomination
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) --- GeekyAnts, an AI-Powered Digital Product Engineering and Consulting Company, earned a nomination at the ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026 under the "Excellence in AI & Digital Transformation" category. The nomination recognizes the company's work in AI-led product engineering, enterprise modernization, cloud-native systems, and digital customer experience.
What to Read this Summer: 11 Exceptional Good Reads make latest Q1-2026 ‘BOOKS TO BOOKMARK’ List
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (TEMECULA, Calif.) --- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher in California, covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual "books to bookmark" list for Q1 of 2026, noting 11 new and exceptional "good reads" from small publishers based in North America. These recently published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional New York book publishers.
ViewTech Borescopes at Space Tech Expo USA 2026 Brings Precision Inspection to Anaheim
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (ANAHEIM, Calif.) --- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, will exhibit at the 2026 Space Tech Expo USA, taking place June 2-4, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. During Space Tech Expo USA 2026, ViewTech Borescopes will showcase its lineup of high-performance video borescopes engineered for critical inspection applications across the aerospace, satellite, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries.
L.A. Nonprofit Anima Initiative Presents ‘VENIA’s Dear, Sincerely,’ at Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park
Anima Initiative, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent and underrepresented artists through interdisciplinary programming, presents "VENIA's Dear, Sincerely," - a one-day immersive cultural experience taking place Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the historic Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park. Created in partnership with Los Angeles avant-garde atelier VENIA and with the support of Travel Town Museum Foundation.
The Mortgage Collaborative partners with The Zebra to help members provide home insurance options for borrowers
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) --- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced a strategic partnership with The Zebra, the easiest way to compare and buy insurance, that will give TMC's lender members a direct way to connect borrowers with home insurance options at the point of mortgage origination.