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Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.17.25
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Lucia Saldivar, of Sacramento, has been appointed as Deputy Director of Board and Bureau Relations at the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Saldivar has been...

United States Files Suit Against California-Based Health Plan for Alleged False Claims to California’s Medicaid Program
The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act in a lawsuit against Local Initiative Health Authority for Inland Empire Health Plan doing business as Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), a California Local Initiative Health Plan...

Governor Newsom signs legislation 9.17.25
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom’s reforms and strengthening of California’s mental health support systems are well underway, with billions of voter-approved Proposition 1 funding being distributed to communities throughout California,...

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces $300 Million Investment in SUNY at Stony Brook’s Quantum Research and Innovation Hub
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $300 million to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, further catapulting New York’s national leadership in groundbreaking research that...

Global Leaders Converge in Edmonton September 23-25 for Carbon Capture Canada as Federal Government Expected to Boost Industrial Carbon Pricing in Fall 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Canada accelerates its infrastructure agenda and doubles down on clean energy investments, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) has emerged as a cornerstone of the nation’s climate...

Following Trump’s Politicization of CDC, West Coast States Issue Unified Vaccine Recommendations
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom of California, Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington, and Governor Josh Green of Hawaii announced coordinated winter virus vaccination recommendations through the West Coast...

Following Trump’s politicization of CDC, West Coast states issue unified vaccine recommendations — California breaks from future federal guidance with new law
Vaccination is safe, effective, and the best protection available against respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Seasonal vaccination is also a critical public health tool to reduce serious illness, community transmission, and...

Proposition 1 continues delivering support for vulnerable homeless populations in California
In 2019, during his first State of the State, Governor Newsom announced the state would begin focusing on the homelessness crisis — becoming the first Governor in history to make this issue a statewide priority. Through new programs and funding,...

Mark P. White Appointed Executive Director of the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA)
SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mark P. White as its new Executive Director, effective immediately. With over three...

Bringing a Family Business Home to The Good Life
Parker Baby Co. relocates to Nebraska, breaks ground on site in Seward Sam and Kirsten Huebner ran into roadblocks when looking to expand their Colorado-based business, Parker Baby Co. The company sells numerous baby and maternity products online...

Bringing a Family Business Home to The Good Life
Parker Baby Co. relocates to Nebraska, breaks ground on site in Seward Sam and Kirsten Huebner ran into roadblocks when looking to expand their Colorado-based business, Parker Baby Co. The company sells numerous baby and maternity products online...

Meathead Movers Launches ‘Pledge to Protect,’ Inviting Businesses to Join the Move to End DV
Campaign calls on businesses to commit practical help, from housing and security to meals and transportation—amplifying the national Move to End DV movement. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Meathead...

Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.16.25
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Dominic Roques, of San Luis Obispo, has been appointed to the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Roques was Senior Engineering Geologist at the Central...

TRUE-See Announces Strategic Partnership with Dr. Peter Chang and the Center for Applied AI Research at the University of California, Irvine
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRUE-See, the leader in AI-driven, color-calibrated medical photography, today announced a strategic partnership with machine learning expert and physician Dr. Peter D. Chang and the Center for...

Trump’s government faces lawsuit for freezing of federal funds at University of California
(MENAFN) According to reports, a coalition of faculty, staff, students, and labor unions within the University of California (UC) system filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging the suspension of federal funds and...

DHS Calls for Governor Newsom to Veto California’s "No Secret Police" Act
Attacks and demonization of our brave law enforcement are contributing to our officers facing a more than 1000% increase in assaults against them WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) calls on Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the “No...

Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Robert Redford
Sacramento, California –Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Robert Redford, renowned actor and California Hall of Famer: “Robert was one of the foremost actors of...

Governor Newsom launches new statewide service effort to support the well-being of young men
What others are saying “Mentorship is how young men transform isolation into connection and purpose. At Improve Your Tomorrow we’ve seen that service and brotherhood are powerful antidotes to the loneliness so many boys face today. That’s why we...

China investigates US semiconductor industry
(MENAFN) China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced two separate probes into the American chip sector, just one day before the latest round of trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington kicked off in Spain. The US has long accused China of...

MEDIA ADVISORY: West Coast Trial Lawyers, Prominent Arizona Personal Injury Law Firm led by Former Federal Prosecutor Neama Rahmani, announces Official Partnership with the University of Arizona Athletics
TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, West Coast Trial Lawyers (WCTL) announced an official partnership with The University of Arizona Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The locally based personal injury firm, respected...