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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Mayor Bass Join Entertainment Industry Leaders to Launch New Film Studio Campus in LA’s Arts District

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

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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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.

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COME TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Launches Second Annual ‘Share & Pair Sundays’ Campaign for Spring 2026

COME TOGETHER – A Community for Wine Launches Second Annual ‘Share & Pair Sundays’ Campaign for Spring 2026

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) -- NEWS: COME - TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Inc., the mission-driven company behind the Come Over October™ and Share & Pair Sundays™ wine advocacy campaigns, today announced the launch of the second annual Share & Pair Sundays campaign, running May 3 through June 28, 2026. Across nine consecutive Sundays, anchored by Mother's Day, Father's Day and the unofficial start of summer.
Fintech Innovator, Secured Signing API Integration Marks Major Advancement in Digital Property Transaction Standards

Fintech Innovator, Secured Signing API Integration Marks Major Advancement in Digital Property Transaction Standards

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) -- NEWS: Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, recently sat down with industry innovators Tall Poppy Real Estate to discuss the successful, large-scale integration of the Secured Signing API into their core proprietary platform. By embedding high-security digital signatures directly into its internal workflows, Tall Poppy is effectively redefining the benchmarks for transparency, efficiency, and trust within the international real estate market.

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Domaine Carneros Sets Sail on Its Next Culinary Voyage with the Newest ‘Bubbles & Bites’ Menu

Domaine Carneros in Napa Valley Sets Sail on Its Next Culinary Voyage with the Newest ‘Bubbles & Bites’ Menu

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (NAPA, Calif.) -- NEWS: Since its debut in 2018, the beloved Bubbles & Bites tasting series has transported Domaine Carneros' guests around the world one menu at a time. From Mexico to Morocco, Spain and the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and most recently Peru, this celebration of diverse cultural culinary traditions now highlights the vibrant islands of the Caribbean: introducing Bubbles & Bites: Colors of the Caribbean, debuting May 1, 2026.
Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal Join CA Nonprofit The LA Local

Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal Join CA Nonprofit The LA Local

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LONG BEACH, Calif.) -- NEWS: The Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal, two of the city's most trusted independent news outlets, are joining The LA Local, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to building and supporting community-centered newsrooms across Los Angeles County. By joining The LA Local, the Post and Business Journal gain access to added resources, collaboration with other outlets serving the area and regional reporting capacity.
The Smartest Move of 2026: Switching to a Feature-Rich, Affordable e-Signature and Online Notary System

Secured Signing offers tips for the smart move in 2026, an affordable e-Signature and Online Notary System

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) -- NEWS: A widespread shift in business technology is driving organizations across legal, financial services, staffing, governments, life science, and corporate sectors to rethink how they manage data, workflows, and document execution, says Secured Signing. As companies migrate from legacy systems, integrated all-in-one e-Signature and online notary solutions are emerging as a critical component of modern operations.
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Earth Day 2026: California’s shift toward a circular economy, is delivering real results for people, businesses, and the environment

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SACRAMENTO) - NEWS: On Earth Day 2026, CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery) is announcing that Californians are "rescuing more unsold meals for the hungry, recycling more food scraps, and redeeming more beverage containers than ever before." California is proving that cutting waste and protecting communities can go hand in hand. New statewide data shows California’s shift toward a circular economy, one that uses less and reuses more, is delivering real results for people, businesses, and the environment.
TMC to host act Tech Summit

TMC to host act Tech Summit, a high-value event for evaluating latest mortgage technologies

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) -- NEWS: The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, will host its act Tech Summit on Aug. 12-13, bringing together mortgage industry leaders, technology providers and decision-makers for an affordable, high-value opportunity to evaluate technology partners and solutions in a single setting. The event will be held at The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton in Dallas, Texas.