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Calif. Gov. Newsom issues an executive order to accelerate third-party oversight, advance creation of an AI ‘kill switch’
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- Today, Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to dramatically accelerate the implementation of new third-party oversight of safety and security risks in AI systems, as well as independent audits. The executive order convenes a group of world-leading experts to provide, within two months, a guide for California to reinforce and strengthen its AI safety and security laws.
CA Gov. Newsom, Legislative leaders announce 2026-27 balanced budget with $0 deficit, while funding healthcare and key services
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas today announced a three-party agreement on California’s 2026-27 state budget, delivering a balanced spending plan with zero deficit that protects Californians while maintaining the state’s long-term fiscal stability amid continued economic uncertainty and President Trump’s politically motivated attacks on the state, including the withholding of state funding.
Calif. launches tool to monitor and track A.I. impacts on the workforce: California AI-Unemployment Tracker
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- This past week (June 25), Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of California’s first-in-the-nation tool to proactively track AI-related job loss trends – an early warning system to help the state monitor, track, and anticipate job loss. The dashboard was developed in partnership with the University of California, California Policy Lab.
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.
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Oakland-based California Waste Solutions Celebrates 35 Years of U.S. Recycling and a Global Expansion to Vietnam
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (OAKLAND, Calif.) --- California Waste Solutions, Inc. (CWS) is approaching its 35th year as a leader in the recycling, resource recovery and environmental infrastructure business with operations in California and Vietnam. Headquartered in Oakland, the company serves more than 343,000 customers across Oakland and San Jose and operates six Bay Area recycling facilities. David Duong founded California Waste Solutions in Oakland in 1992.
FineVoice Aunio is a New Audio Production Agent for End-to-End AI Audio Creation
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES and CHINA) --- FineVoice, an international AI tech company, has announced the launch of Aunio, an end-to-end AI audio production agent designed to help anyone create professional, publish-ready audio without a dedicated audio production team. Rather than generating individual audio assets in isolation, Aunio understands the content and context of a project and coordinates capabilities across voices, voiceovers, music, sound effects, and audio processing.
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Cloud 9 Inn LAX hotel rebrands, completes renovations, now the premier budget-friendly gateway for sports fans and concertgoers
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (INGLEWOOD, Calif.) --- Cloud 9 Inn LAX has announced the completion of its extensive property rebranding and total guest room modernizations. Completed in August 2025, the top-to-bottom transformation establishes the hotel as the premier budget-friendly gateway for travelers, sports fans, and concertgoers visiting the booming Inglewood and Greater Los Angeles entertainment hubs.
Tim Cox returns to Informative Research, will lead company’s business process automation
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (GARDEN GROVE, Calif.,) --- Informative Research (IR), a leading Orange County technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Tim Cox has rejoined the IR leadership team as executive vice president of business process automation. In this role, Tim will apply his industry expertise to support the company and help its clients work more efficiently and intelligently.
‘The King of Trash’ Documentary Film About Leading Vietnamese American Green Entrepreneur David Duong Widely Lauded
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (OAKLAND, Calif.) --- David Duong, the charismatic entrepreneur whose family built California Waste Solutions after arriving in San Francisco as refugees, is the star of a new documentary, "The King of Trash," that has drawn strong reviews and is now returning to California theaters. Tickets for Bay Area and San Jose showings sold out in August after heavy demand from movie-goers and the local community.
Mezzo LLC announces integration with Vesta, an AI-native Loan Origination System
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.) --- Mezzo LLC, creator of the mortgage industry's first "one-to-many operating architecture" for third-party services, has announced an integration with Vesta, the AI-native loan origination system (LOS) and agent platform built to automate and accelerate mortgage operations. Mezzo launches with a single gateway across verification providers and will expand to include fees, credit, and automated underwriting, including GSE engines.
Just in Time for El Nino 2026, Novak Doors and Gates Expands Same-Day Electric Gate Repair Across Los Angeles Region
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- Novak Doors and Gates, a licensed and insured electric gate repair and installation company serving Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, has announced expanded same-day electric and automatic gate repair coverage across the city, with dedicated crews just in time for the 2026 El Nino storm season.