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First 5 California’s 'Stronger Starts' Campaign Launches in San Diego County - DELETED
Statewide effort provides parents and caregivers tools to protect children from the long-term effects of toxic stress and trauma SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WHO: First 5 California, in partnership with...
APSecure Showcases the Next Generation of Secure Payment Issuance for Banks and Businesses at AFP 2025
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AP Technology, the leading provider of secure payment issuance solutions for banks and businesses, is showcasing its enterprise platform APSecure at the Association for Financial...
Families File Legal Claim Against California Highway Patrol Following Fatal 605 Freeway Collision
Torrance, CA, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Families of the victims involved in a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the 605 Freeway in Norwalk have filed a legal claim against the California Highway Patrol (CHP), alleging that officer...
Hydrogen Fueling Station Market Size & Forecast 2025–2032 | Clean Hydrogen Economy & Refueling Infrastructure Growth
Hydrogen Fueling Station revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.44% from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly USD 4536.08 Million by 2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hydrogen fueling station market to hit...
California Water Service Group Earns Designation as One of “America’s Greenest Companies” by Newsweek for Second Consecutive Year
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For its ongoing commitment to enhancing sustainability of its operations, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) has been named one of “America’s Greenest Companies” by Newsweek for...
California invests over $140 million to support Planned Parenthood health centers amid Trump’s efforts to defund
California’s Planned Parenthood affiliates operate more than 100 health centers across the Golden State, providing more than a million patient visits a year to Californians in search of basic health care needs. In 2026, Governor Newsom and...
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California's Wildfire Crisis: We Are Not Helpless to Fight Back
Charleston, SC, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are not helpless in solving the wildfire crisis in California.” These words from author Thomas Pandola encapsulate the essence of his first solo book, Big Fires Start Small. With twenty-five...
California Department of Justice to Solicit Public Comment on SB 976, the "Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act,” as Part of Preliminary Rulemaking Process
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Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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October 23, 2025
OAKLAND — The California Department of Justice (California DOJ) today announced that it will hold a public meeting on November 5, 2025, to solicit public comment to inform California DOJ's upcoming rulemaking on SB 976, also known as the...
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Governor Newsom outlines California’s economic dominance at the California Economic Summit
An economy for the future California is setting the pace for the nation, and helping to propel the state and the country into the future. California leads in quantum, fusion, robotics, biotech, nuclear, space, industries critical to our long-term...
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Governor Hochul Announces Winners of Round Eight of Luminate NY OPI Accelerator Competition
Pensievision Receives $1 Million in Investment; Four Additional Companies Secure Follow-on Investments Applications Now Being Accepted for Round Nine of the Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Competition until January 12, 2026 Investing in...
US federal government shutdown causes widespread flight delays
(MENAFN) The ongoing US federal government shutdown is causing significant flight disruptions and raising safety concerns in air travel. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told a news conference in Philadelphia that shortages in air traffic...
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California expands CalAssist Mortgage Fund Disaster Relief: More California families to qualify for mortgage grants
Funded by the state of California and administered through the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), the program provides grants for three months of mortgage payments, up to $20,000 per household. Applying is free, and funds are paid...
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California to deploy National Guard to support food banks, fast-track funding as Trump’s shutdown strips families of food benefits
“The California Military Department, under the direction of the Governor’s Office, is proud to support food bank operations across the state,” said Major General Matthew P. Beevers. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cal Guard service members played a...
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Arizona Executives Rally Behind New Initiative Linking Sports and Business Education
On Oct. 22, 2025, the World's Best Connectors Gathered Sports and Business Leaders for “Conversations Over Cocktails” to Empower Sports Parents in the NIL Age PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On October 22,...
Affordable Living Trust Preparation Services Now Available Across California
Create your living trust in California for only $1200 — affordable, reliable, and designed to protect what matters most, without paying high attorney fees. COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- California...
Governor Newsom to Trump: We’re suing immediately if you send troops into San Francisco
“There is no basis to send National Guard troops to San Francisco. No emergency. No rebellion. No invasion. Not even unrest,” said Attorney General Bonta. “President Trump has long abandoned any pretenses for the illegal federalization and...
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.21.25
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Ukau Dungca, of El Dorado Hills, has been appointed to the California State Lottery Commission. Dungca has served as a Sergeant for California Highway Patrol since...
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Governor Newsom announced as co-chair for the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro
Co-hosted by the COP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies, the forum will bring together hundreds of mayors, governors, and subnational leaders to deliver on global climate priorities. “Local leaders are on the front lines in the fight...
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California’s Cannabis Task Force Seizes and Eradicates Over $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
Q3 Enforcement Highlights 133,372 pounds of illegal cannabis destroyed 234,198 cannabis plants eradicated, which would have used up to 105 million gallons of water over their growing cycles 18 arrests made 22 firearms confiscated Enforcement...
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Governor Newsom announces tax credit awards for new job-creating films shooting in California and generating $1.4 billion for the state’s economy
Collectively, the productions will employ an estimated 8,900 cast & crew and 46,400 background performers (measured in days worked) over the course of 1,664 filming days statewide. This round also saw applications nearly double compared to the...
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