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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.19.25
Office of the California Governor
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August 20, 2025
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Kristin M. García, of Washington, D.C., has been appointed General Counsel at the California Health and Human Services Agency. García has been Staff Counsel at the...
Sable Offshore Corp. (SOC) Hit with Lawsuit Over Alleged Misleading Statements on California Oil Restart – Hagens Berman
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 20, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SOC) is now at the center of a securities class-action lawsuit, alleging that the company misled investors to inflate its stock price just before a major secondary...
Metrc Launches Direct-to-Consumer Product Recall Feature via Metrc Retail ID™ in California
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 20, 2025
LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metrc, a leading provider of regulatory track-and-trace systems for highly regulated industries, announced a groundbreaking enhancement to its Metrc Retail ID™ solution, enabling direct-to-consumer...
Eyewear Frames Market Report | Industry Analysis, Size & Growth Outlook
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
Eyewear Frames Market analysis highlights industry trends, consumer demand, key players, and growth opportunities shaping the global eyewear sector. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Comprehensive Market...
Insect Growth Regulators Market Report | Industry Analysis, Size & Growth Outlook
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
Insect Growth Regulators Market research analyzes key trends, demand drivers, top players, and growth opportunities in pest control and agriculture sectors. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Comprehensive...
Governor Newsom pre-deploys additional resources to Southern California ahead of heat and red flag warnings
Office of the California Governor
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August 20, 2025
A total of 32 fire engines, nine water tenders, nine bulldozers, five helicopters, nine hand crews, 13 dispatchers, and two Incident Management Teams are pre-deployed across five counties. These efforts ensure that resources are ready to respond...
Governor Newsom’s Delta Conveyance Project is single most effective action for California’s sustainable water future, study finds
Office of the California Governor
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August 19, 2025
Over the last few decades, the California climate has warmed, with the effects felt strongly in water resources. The state has already experienced a marked increase in the variability of precipitation, with wild swings from drought to flood....
Governor Newsom’s office reminds Bondi of ethical obligations for U.S. Department of Justice lawyers
Office of the California Governor
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August 19, 2025
In 2019, the Ninth Circuit upheld California law in the face of a lawsuit by the Trump Administration – United States v. California. The Court held that Senate Bill 54 is not preempted by federal law, concluding that states have the right, under...
Attorney General Bonta Continues Support of Litigation Challenging Unconstitutional Immigration Stops in Southern California
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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August 19, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general, submitted a second amicus brief in support of litigation challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) and Customs and Border...
Independent Review: California leads the nation in combating antisemitism through statewide initiatives
Office of the California Governor
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August 19, 2025
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), Co-Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus: “In California, we’re prioritizing the fight against antisemitism with strong new laws and meaningful budget investments. We appreciate Governor...
Chairman Comer Investigates California’s High-Speed Rail Boondoggle
House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Washington D.C.
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August 19, 2025
WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is launching an investigation into federal funding provided to the California High-Speed Rail Authority and whether it knowingly...
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Acquires Longstanding Camarillo, California Store for Company-Owned Portfolio
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
DURANGO, Colo., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, or “RMCF”), America’s Chocolatier™ and a leading franchiser of a premium chocolate and confectionary retail store concept,...
With heat and fire weather incoming, Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources to Los Angeles County
Office of the California Governor
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August 19, 2025
A total of 10 fire engines, 2 water tenders, 2 bulldozers, 1 helicopter, 2 hand crews, 3 dispatchers and 1 Incident Management Team are pre-deployed in Los Angeles County. These efforts ensure that resources are ready to respond quickly,...
Claudio Bono Submits Homelessness Reform Plan to Governor Newsom in Open Letter
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
GiveaRoof.org CEO urges response after two years of outreach to state officials go unanswered, calling it a political failure with real human cost. LA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Claudio Bono, founder of the...
California SBDC Foundation to Honor Two State Legislators at 2025 Awards Reception
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Event also marks official launch of Foundation dedicated to strengthening small businesses statewide SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Foundation will...
Life Backup Plan to Be Featured on Business Today with Bill and Giuliana Rancic
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
Aliso Viejo, CA, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Life Backup Plan, the Interoperable Lifecare Platform redefining digital health and safety, is set to be featured on Business Today, hosted by Bill and Giuliana Rancic. CEO and Founder Sandy...
Alation Unveils “Alation Chat with Your Data” to Help Business Teams Move From Searching to Solving
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alation Inc., the data intelligence company, today introduced Alation Chat with Your Data, enabling anyone in the enterprise to get fast, accurate answers from structured data—just by asking...
Professional Services Automation Drives Process Overhaul in U.S. Travel Industry
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Travel businesses adopt professional services automation to overcome billing, booking, and workflow challenges. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With increasing demands from clients and growing complexity in...
Unclaimed Property California: Blue Navy Recovery Announces Expansion, Continues to Outpace Competitors
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
Irvine, CA, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Navy Recovery, a professional unclaimed property recovery firm, announced today the expansion of its California-based operations in response to sustained demand for its full-service claims...
LUV Car Wash Accelerates Southern California Growth With Acquisition of Tommy’s Express in Bellflower
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
LUV Car Wash acquires Tommy’s Express in Bellflower, expanding its SoCal footprint with more locations and flexible, high-quality car wash options. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LUV Car Wash, one of the...