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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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Neurotech Reports Welcomes Thomas Stieglitz, Ph.D., as Keynote Speaker for 2026 Neurotech Leaders Forum imec
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) -- Neurotech Reports has announced that Thomas Stieglitz, Ph.D., a globally recognized expert in neural engineering and implantable neurotechnology, will keynote the Second Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum imec, taking place June 23-24, 2026, in Leuven, Belgium. The Neurotech Leaders Forum brings together senior executives, investors, researchers, clinicians, and technology developers working at the forefront of neurotechnology, bioelectronic medicine, and brain-computer interface innovation.
The Mortgage Collaborative launches Mortgage AI Council to advance responsible industry AI adoption
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced the formation of the Mortgage AI Council, a standing committee under TMC's lender member board of directors. The council will give community banks, credit unions and independent mortgage bankers the governance frameworks, peer intelligence and collective voice needed to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly as the technology reshapes how lenders originate loans, assess risk and serve borrowers. Inaugural programming will include virtual webinars, member roundtables and dedicated sessions at TMC conferences.
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Wine authority Karen MacNeil to Keynote UC Davis ‘Vine to Mind’ 2026 Symposium
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (DAVIS, Calif.) -- Karen MacNeil, wine authority, author of "The Wine Bible," and co-founder of COME TOGETHER A Community for Wine, will deliver the opening keynote at the 2026 Vine to Mind Symposium, a joint initiative of the University of California, Davis and Harvard University, taking place May 19-20 on the UC Davis campus. The Vine to Mind Symposium convenes data scientists, scholars, and industry leaders to examine how data-driven insight and AI can advance viticulture, enology, and wine communications.
California Response to Ferret Legalization Lawsuit Raises Questions About Agency Authority
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LA MESA, Calif.) -- NEWS: LegalizeFerrets.org says a new phase has emerged in California's long-running ferret controversy after the California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife filed demurrers in response to a lawsuit involving Petition 2025-003 - a citizen petition seeking reconsideration of California's classification of domestic ferrets as restricted animals.
Nonprofit Glancy Wine Education Foundation Releases 2026 Impact Report Marking 6 Years of Progress Diversifying U.S. Wine Industry
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) -- NEWS: The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing diversity in the wine industry through scholarships for underserved professionals, has released its 2026 Impact Report. The report details the Foundation's cumulative work since its 2020 founding and introduces newly compiled data on the demographic communities GWEF serves. Since inception, GWEF has awarded 303 scholarships and distributed more than $405,000 in grants directly to its wine school partners.
Hillcrest Expands Community Living in La Verne, CA, with Gateway Neighborhood Homes Project
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LA VERNE, Calif.) -- NEWS: Hillcrest, a senior living community in La Verne, CA (Los Angeles county) is expanding and connecting its campus with the addition of the Gateway Project. The project includes a walkway connecting its east and west campuses, a new neighborhood of single-family homes, and the renovation of three existing homes. Hillcrest is an upscale 501(c)(3) nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC).
DocMagic, Inc. has announced it received two new certifications from MISMO
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (TORRANCE, Calif.) -- NEWS: DocMagic, Inc. has announced that it received two new certifications from MISMO, the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization. MISMO's eVault System Certification covers SmartSAFE, DocMagic's core eVault for managing eNote workflows and MERS eRegistry activity, and SmartSAFE XL, an API-first eVault designed for enterprise environments that require flexible deployments and support for a broader range of digital assets.