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Rodeo Realty adds 14 agents across six Southern California offices
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Rodeo Realty has welcomed 14 new agents across six offices in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Westlake Village and Woodland Hills.
Miranda Burnett takes on oral health initiatives role at Delta Dental of California
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Miranda Burnett has moved into a strategic new role at Delta Dental of California after 21 years with the company and 26 years in the dental industry.
NextGen California touts 2026 wins and eyes new legislative fight
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NextGen California says its 2026 advocacy helped secure new laws on climate, food access, higher education, voting rights, workforce training and AI as Governor Gavin Newsom finished his final bill signings.
Newsom signs extension of California historic rehab tax credit through 2031
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1265, extending California’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit through 2031 and giving developers more certainty to finance the reuse of older buildings.
California bans child marriage with no exceptions
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California has made 18 the legal minimum marriage age, ending a loophole that allowed children of any age to marry with parental consent and a judge’s approval.
California bans child marriage after decade-long campaign
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California has passed AB-1267, setting 18 as the minimum marriage age with no exceptions and closing a loophole that allowed children to marry with parental and judicial approval.
Screamers Soda plans first Southern California shop in Upland
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Screamers Soda will open its first brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Upland, bringing customizable dirty sodas, floats and matcha drinks to the Inland Empire.
Alpha Omega Consulting sets Chiropractic Business Mastery 2027 for January in Costa Mesa
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Alpha Omega Consulting will host Chiropractic Business Mastery 2027 on Jan. 29-30, 2027, at The Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California.
California mandates insurance coverage for FDA-cleared scalp cooling
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California has enacted Assembly Bill 1682, becoming the largest state to require insurance coverage for FDA-cleared scalp cooling for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
CWS subsidiary VWS to use industrial drones for odor control at Da Phuoc
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California Waste Solutions subsidiary Vietnam Waste Solutions plans to begin regular drone operations in October 2026 at Da Phuoc Integrated Waste Management Facility in Ho Chi Minh City. The UAV program is designed to speed odor control and…
Three Black women build Carson family business across fashion, music and mentorship
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Three Southern California Black women are expanding The Famly Bizness in Carson into a family-run platform for affordable fashion, retail and entrepreneurship during National Women’s Small Business Month.
Talk Awards honors three businesses for 15 years of customer service excellence
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The Talk Awards recognized AquaPools of Louisiana, Brian J. Williams, MD, PC Dermatology and Fresno Hair Solutions for 15 consecutive years of outstanding customer service.
Small Business Expo returns to Pasadena with AI sessions and Shark Tank founders
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Los Angeles Small Business Expo comes back to the Pasadena Convention Center on Sept. 30 with more than 100 exhibitors, free admission and sessions on AI, marketing and small-business operations.
Solvent Direct buys ICS operating assets in Northern California
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Solvent Direct has acquired the operating assets of Integrated Chemical Solutions’ distribution business, expanding its Northern California reach and adding customers, products and logistics capacity.
California Arts Council lands $14M boost for arts funding
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget bill that sends $14 million in new support to the California Arts Council, including money for cultural districts and operating grants.
California Arts Council gets $14 million in new state funding
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s 2026 budget bill with $14 million in new arts funding, including support for cultural districts and operating grants.
California closes AI ad loophole for voice and audio ads
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California’s new SB 1050 will require disclosures when ads use synthetic performers, including in audio-only spots, after a late amendment backed by the National Association of Voice Actors closed an exemption that would have left radio and…
Stretch-Tent flags five wedding rain-plan budget checks for Southern California couples
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Stretch-Tent has issued a five-point checklist for Southern California couples planning outdoor weddings as NOAA’s latest seasonal outlook points to wetter-than-normal conditions across the region this fall and winter.
Cooper Consulting Group launches custom leadership development program across California
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Cooper Consulting Group has introduced a custom leadership development program for organizations across California, with assessment-based workshops and coaching for managers, executives and emerging leaders.
The Grease Company expands free used cooking oil pickup for Southern California restaurants
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The Grease Company says it helps restaurants across six Southern California counties manage used cooking oil with storage containers and free pickup.
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