New film, black-and-white neo-noir thriller from writer-director Colin Best, offers prize for sluething
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- What's in the case? Registration is now open, and players across the USA can try to find out. "What's In The Silver Case?" is a live mystery that begins inside "The Man With the Silver Case," the black-and-white neo-noir thriller from writer-director Colin Best, and moves into Los Angeles, with a $25,000 prize for the winner. In the film, a nameless Man in Gray (Stuart Reid) takes a job delivering a mysterious silver case for a shadowy organization.
Culver City Sustainable Business Program Celebrates Eight Years of Impact for 2026
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (Culver City, Calif.) -- At the eighth annual awards event held September 10, 2026, Culver City Mayor Freddy Puza presented awards to 12 newly certified and recertified sustainable businesses as part of the City of Culver City’s Sustainable Business Certification Program. Businesses may choose from two certification tiers: “Certified” or “Certified Innovator.”
California Safe Schools Launches Diesel Idling Education and Reporting Campaign for Cleaner Air and Healthier Kids
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- California Safe Schools (CSS), in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), has launched a statewide public-education campaign to help Californians recognize unnecessary diesel idling, understand California's idling requirements, and report suspected violations near schools, homes, childcare facilities, hospitals, senior facilities, and other sensitive locations.
SecuGen Unity 20 FIDO2 Fingerprint Security Key Certified at Authenticator Security Assurance Level 1
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SANTA CLARA, Calif.) --- SecuGen Corporation, a leading provider of fingerprint recognition technology, today announced that the FIDO Alliance has certified SecuGen's Unity™ 20 FIDO2 fingerprint security key. The key is FIDO® Certified for FIDO2 at Authenticator Security Assurance Level 1. It creates and stores passkeys for passwordless, phishing-resistant sign-in to compatible websites and applications.
The Old Vine Registry, the world’s most authoritative public database of old wine vineyards, launches the OVR Seal
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) --- The Old Vine Registry (OVR), the world's largest and most authoritative public database of old wine vineyards, has launched the OVR Seal. The program lets registered producers and the trade put a vineyard's documented old-vine status in front of consumers directly, via wine labels, digital marketing materials, and more.
PR Guru Christopher Laird Simmons Dispels Popular Myths on the Best Day and Time to Send a Press Release in 2026
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (TEMECULA, Calif.) --- This past week, Christopher Laird Simmons (aka "the PR guru") updated his long-standing guidance on the best day and time for sending out press releases, dispelling many common myths related to news distribution. Simmons wrote his first successful press release in 1981, and is the co-founder and editorial director for Send2Press® Newswire, a 26-year-old leading affordable "true" news dissemination service.
Realset AI and Flatkey Raise Series A Funding to Build Real World Training Data for Frontier Models and AI Agents
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN JOSE, Calif.) --- Realset AI, a real-world data lab that produces training data for LLMs, frontier models and embodied agents, today announced that Realset AI and Flatkey have raised 10 million dollars in Series A funding. The funding will expand Realset's capture network of real workplaces and studio environments, grow its pool of expert demonstrators and domain experts, and support open benchmarks that measure whether AI policies work outside the lab.
Hillcrest’s Continuing Care Whole-Person Approach to Healthy Aging Includes Healthy Eating, Blue Zones Education and Wellness Focus
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LA VERNE, Calif.) --- September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to recognize the importance of healthy habits at every stage of life. At Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in La Verne, Calif., living well is not a once-a-year focus. It is woven into daily life through nutritious dining, wellness programs, education and opportunities for residents to stay active, connected and engaged.
Come Over October 2026 Celebrates Third Iteration, Goes Global, Expanding from California to Canada and New Zealand
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (ST. HELENA, Calif.) --- Come Over October returns for its third year with its broadest participation yet, as the campaign expands internationally, grows its presence across U.S. retail and introduces new ways for consumers to put its simple invitation to gather into action, COME TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Inc. has announced.
San Jose’s Flatkey Raises $10M in Series A Funding After Engaging 10,000 AI Developers in First 2 Months
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN JOSE, Calif.) --- Flatkey, the AI infrastructure platform startup that brings AI models, tools and data together behind one API key, has announced that Flatkey and Realset AI have raised $10 million in Series A funding. The company also said that over 10,000 developers have used the platform since its launch in July 2026 to access more than 100 official AI models and more than 1,000 AI tools through a single API key and a single balance.
10 Fascinating New Great Reads make the Q3 2026 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List of What to Read This Fall
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (TEMECULA, Calif.) --- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, announced today its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for third quarter (Q3) of 2026, highlighting 10 new and interesting “great reads” from small publishers based in North America. These newly published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishers.
Kord Fire Protection Issues California Fire Hydrant and Underground Piping Testing Guidelines
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (STUDIO CITY, Calif.) --- Kord Fire Protection in Studio City (Los Angeles) is sharing 2026 guidance for California facility owners, engineers, contractors and fire protection professionals on inspection, testing and maintenance considerations for private fire hydrants and underground fire service piping.
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.
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.
Historic 1984 Olympic Torch to lead Rotary World Polio Relay Oct. 2026, Rotary District 5130 announces
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SANTA ROSA, Calif.) --- Rotary District 5130 will carry the World Polio Torch through communities across Northern California from Oct. 2 through 24, 2026, raising awareness and support for Rotary's decades-long commitment to eradicate polio worldwide. At the heart of the relay is an original torch from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Torch Relay - Torch No. 0244 - carried by Catherine Aileen "Cathy" Ritter when she was 23 years old.
California Asks Ferret Advocates to Trust ‘Further Consideration’ with Little Reason to Trust, says Legalize Ferrets
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LA MESA, Calif.) --- In March 2025, LegalizeFerrets.org filed Form FGC-1 with the California Fish and Game Commission - the formal petition, under Government Code §11340.6, asking the state to reconsider its classification of domestic ferrets as restricted wild animals under Title 14, §671. Preparing it properly took considerable effort. The Commission accepted it as Petition 2025-003.
Parksy Covers 2,000 Airport Parking Options Near 14 Major US Hubs as 2026 Labor Day Travel Peaks
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- With Labor Day weekend 2026 expected to pack U.S. airports, free parking marketplace Parksy has published a count of its listed parking within five miles of 14 major American hubs: nearly 2,000 spaces in total, led by Boston Logan with 491 - and spread so unevenly that the company says driveways near airports are now the most underused asset in American travel.
Enhanced AI Seeding for PR and Internet Marketing Clients, announced by Send2Press, Prepping Brands for AI Answer Engines
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (TEMECULA, Calif.) --- Send2Press, a 25+-year-old U.S.-based newswire and press release distribution service, announces its expanded "AI Seeding" campaign for its PR and marketing clients. Launched in 2025 as nascent AI search and "answer engines" began to "breathe," Send2Press launched organic and direct "seeding" of client news material into emerging LLMs to increase AI search visibility.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 60 Years to the Day: VillageGIVE Announces 60th Anniversary Event
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (OAKLAND, Calif.) --- 60 years to the day after the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum opened, VillageGIVE will present Coliseum 60, a free, all-ages community commemoration in East Oakland on Sept. 18, 2026, celebrating six decades of people, memories and community while looking toward the Coliseum's future.
Masonic Homes of California and Acacia Creek Invite the Community to ‘Walk in the Hills’ for Alzheimer’s Awareness
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (UNION CITY, Calif.) --- Masonic Homes of California and Acacia Creek Retirement Community invite Union City neighbors of all ages and abilities to take part in the second annual Walk in the Hills on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The walk course is approximately 0.6 miles, with additional activities taking place throughout the event.
California Fintech, Secured Signing, Launches Outsource Notary Queue, Enabling Seamless Signing Services Management
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) --- Secured Signing, a global leader in electronic signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, announced the launch of Outsource Notary Queue, a new feature that lets business, delegate overflow signings jobs to trusted signing services partners while staying fully in the loop from start to finish.
Advisory List Publishes New 2026 ‘Exit Preparation Guidance’ for US Business Owners Considering a Sale
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) --- Advisory List, a directory and professional community for the small and middle-market M&A ecosystem, has published new guidance for business owners considering a future sale, highlighting issues transaction professionals say should be addressed years before a company goes to market.
Come Over October Wine Survey Finds Untapped Opportunities, Giving People More Reasons to Come Together
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (ST. HELENA, Calif.) --- Sometimes people simply need a reason to extend an invitation. A new national consumer survey conducted by Come Over October™ in partnership with LocalWineEvents.com found that nearly half (41%) of respondents said having a specific occasion or reason to gather, such as Come Over October, would make them more likely to host a gathering with wine, COME TOGETHER - A Community for Wine announced today.
National platform for well-being, Optimism, names Case Kenny its first Chief Optimist, announces MANTRA launch
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.) --- Optimism, the platform for well-being, today announced that writer, podcaster, and three-time bestselling author Case Kenny has joined the company as its first Chief Optimist. Kenny will help ensure that Optimism's science-backed guidance reaches its audiences in a voice that actively builds optimism, and will lead new consumer programming, beginning with Mantra, launching September 2, 2026.
Thirty Attorneys from Irvine-based CDF Labor Law Named to 2027 Best Lawyers and ‘Ones to Watch’ Lists
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (IRVINE, Calif.) --- CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) is pleased to announce that 30 of its attorneys, more than half of the firm's attorneys, have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, reflecting the depth of talent across the firm and its continued strength in representing California employers in labor and employment matters.
Hillcrest, a continuing care retirement community, named ‘One of the Best Places to Work’ in Los Angeles for 2026
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LA VERNE, Calif.) --- Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in La Verne, has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Hillcrest was recognized for fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported and connected to the community's nonprofit mission.
AI-research Tools Help Resolve 5,000-Year-Old Arguments on Female Sexology, says AzurevaAI Research Collective
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) --- The AzurevaAI Research Collective has officially announced the publication of a new data model solving one of science's enduring mysteries. The findings, driven by advanced Large Language Models, address what Rachel Feltman highlighted on Scientific American's Science Quickly as one of sexology's most enduring debates: the exact biological mechanics of high-volume female fluid expulsion.
California Fish and Game Leaves Ferret Legalization Petition Off Final Agenda Before Critical Court Hearing
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LA MESA, Calif.) --- The California Fish and Game Commission has released its final agenda for the August 12-13 meeting in Sacramento, and once again Petition 2025-003 - seeking to legalize domestic ferrets as pets in California - is not on the agenda. This meeting represents the Commission's last regularly scheduled public opportunity to consider the petition before "Wright v. California Fish and Game Commission et al." is heard in Sacramento County Superior Court on October 2, 2026, Legalize Ferrets announced today.
Collector Launches Digital Museum Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Preserving America’s Beer History
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- What began in 1975 as an 11-year-old boy's fascination with empty beer cans has grown into more than fifty years devoted to preserving a unique piece of American history. Longtime collector Michael Miller has launched Mikes Beer Cans, a digital museum and historical archive that chronicles a lifetime spent searching for, collecting, and preserving vintage beer cans, brewery signs, advertising, bottles, and other reminders of America's rich brewing heritage.
L.A.-based Photo Studio, The Light Committee Adds a New Time-Based Headshot Session
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- The Light Committee, a headshot studio with a location in Los Angeles and New York City, has added two new headshot photography sessions that removes restrictions on a set number of looks or content type. Essentially, this lets clients sign up for a session to create whatever content the studio can support rather than specific content, like headshots.
Head of AI Platform at JazzX AI, Kunal Patel named to HousingWire’s 2026 Insiders list
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ALTOS, Calif.) --- JazzX AI, an enterprise AI company purpose-built for the mortgage industry, today announced that Kunal Patel, head of AI platform and products, has been named to HousingWire's Insiders list for 2026. The annual Insiders award recognizes the behind-the-scenes operational leaders who are vital to their organizations' success and driving innovation across mortgage and real estate.
Secured Signing Launches Industry-First ID Trust Console for Identity Verification in RON and Live Video Signings
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) --- Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature, Video Signing and Remote Online Notarization solutions, announces the launch of the ID Trust Console, an identity checking and verification feature now available across its video signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON) platform.
Come Over October returning this fall: Come Together – A Community for Wine marks 2.5 Years of Reconnecting America to Wine
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (ST. HELENA, Calif.) --- Come Together - A Community for Wine Inc., marks two and a half years of building the wine industry's largest grassroots consumer campaigns. Founded in 2024 by wine writer and author Karen MacNeil, and wine industry marketers Gino Colangelo of Colangelo & Partners, and Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET, of Charles Communications Associates, the organization runs two national campaigns each year.
Breakout Singer-Songwriter Liyah Bey’s Emotionally Powerful Single ‘Abused’ Lands Global Music Distribution Deal
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- Rising artist Liyah Bey is expanding her reach with the worldwide release of her emotionally powerful single "Abused" through a new partnership between her creative platform, Beyond Illusions, and Thump Records. The agreement provides global distribution through Virgin Music Group in association with Universal Music Group (UMG).
Hillcrest Introduces Community Navigator to Help L.A. County Residents and Families Navigate Life’s Transitions
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LA VERNE, Calif.) --- Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in La Verne, Calif., has introduced a new Community Navigator role to provide residents and their families with personalized guidance through life's most significant transitions, from moving into the community to evolving health and care needs.
Marin Shakespeare Company Hosts Stunning Reimagining of ‘Julius Caesar’ at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN RAFAEL, Calif.) --- Marin Shakespeare Company presents "Julius Caesar," re-imagined and directed by Artistic Director Jon Tracy, running August 14 through September 13, 2026, at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre on the campus of Dominican University of California.
Informative Research launches next iteration of its AccountChek for enhanced asset, income and employment verification
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (GARDEN GROVE, Calif.) --- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced the launch of the next iteration of AccountChek®, its flagship verification solution. Rebuilt from the ground up and unified with the IR Verification Platform, AccountChek is designed to scale as lenders' verification needs evolve and is expected to deliver faster performance, improved reliability and a smoother borrower experience.
Explore California Specialty Cheeses with newly launched ‘Discover! California Cheese Shops’ Guide
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (TRACY, Calif.) --- Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail today announced the launch of the Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide, a new consumer resource designed to celebrate and support independent cheese shops across California while encouraging consumers to discover the exceptional variety and quality of California-made cheeses.
Thump Records Expands to Comic Book Publishing with Debut of ‘East Side Story’ #1 at San Diego Comic-Con
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) --- One of this year's most unexpected Comic-Con announcements comes as Thump Records - long recognized for its contributions to the music industry - officially enters the world of comic book publishing with the debut of "East Side Story" #1, premiering exclusively at Booth #1735 during San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
Informative Research names Ajay Trilokeshwaran as new CTO
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (GARDEN GROVE, Calif.) --- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced the promotion of Ajay Trilokeshwaran to chief technology officer (CTO). In his new role, Trilokeshwaran will lead the company's product and technology execution, overseeing platform development, application engineering, infrastructure and cloud strategy to support business growth.
Volume growth from existing staff ranks as lenders’ top priority for second half of 2026, according to The Mortgage Collaborative survey
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) --- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today released results from its June 2026 Pulse of the Network survey. The biannual survey gathered input from mortgage lenders, including independent mortgage banks, credit unions and depository institutions, on strategic priorities heading into the second half of 2026.
Mag Instrument Joins Forces with Pedestrian Safety Institute to Save Kids from Being Killed by Cars in 2026, launches Safer Road...
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (ONTARIO, Calif.) --- Last year, more than 7,000 pedestrians were killed when struck by cars (some 700 of those were children) and tens of thousands more were injured. MAGLITE® flashlights have been featured in kids' entertainment over the years, most notably in the Nancy Drew books and, more recently, in the "Dora the Explorer" live-action film. The brand's longstanding annual commitment to roadside traffic safety awareness led to the creation of the Safe Road Adventures K-5 Curriculum through Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI), a roadside safety initiative that MAGLITE® partnered with several years ago to combat roadside fatalities.
Anima Presents, ‘Any Other Way,’ an Immersive Arts and Music Concert Experience by Dolce Wang in L.A.
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) --- Anima Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers for independent and underrepresented artists, today announced a two-night immersive concert experience presented with Los Angeles-based musician Dolce Wang. "Any Other Way" debuts July 25-26, 2026, at Venia Studio in Downtown Los Angeles, and is co-produced with Bravewyld, a Los Angeles-based collective of multidisciplinary creative volunteers.
San Diego’s FIT4MOM Celebrates 25 Years, Launches New Fitness Programs for Every Stage of Motherhood
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF.) --- FIT4MOM, the nation's leading fitness and wellness community for moms, is celebrating its 25 year anniversary by expanding its programming to better support women through every stage of motherhood-from postpartum recovery to midlife wellness.
Pet Friendly Paw Life Pomeranian Finley wins title of Best in California in Pet Lovers Choice Awards, now competing for Best...
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) --- Pet Friendly Paw Life Pomeranian Finley has won the title of Best in California in the Pet Lovers Choice Awards and is now competing for Best in Nation. Vote for California dog Finley to win the national title, the voting round lasts from July 14th through July 22nd. The event benefits rescue Best Friends Animal Society with official media partner USA Today Pets.
