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California Ocean Summit to debut in Santa Barbara this December
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Registration is open for the first California Ocean Summit, a three-day gathering set for Dec. 9-11 in Santa Barbara.
Business owner closes $2.1M Huntington Beach home with P&L mortgage after bank denial
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A very high-net-worth business owner who was denied by Wells Fargo bought a $2.1 million home in Huntington Beach, California, using a Profit & Loss mortgage program.
Close Up Radio features Sunnyvale art educator Shubhada Zunjarwad
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Close Up Radio recently featured Shubhada Zunjarwad, founder of ANFS Studio in Sunnyvale, Calif., as she expands her art education business and prepares to grow beyond painting.
THE THREAD launches to guide organizations through transformation and AI adoption
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Dr. Leonie H. Mattison has launched THE THREAD, LLC, a Santa Barbara-based organizational and talent development firm focused on helping leaders align people, systems, strategy, and responsible AI. The company targets organizations facing growth,…
California employers face tighter deadlines on workplace claim responses
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California employers are navigating a dense civil rights enforcement system with shorter-than-expected windows for responding to workplace claims.
NPS uses JIFX to fast-track defense tech from drones to energy systems
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The Naval Postgraduate School’s JIFX experimentation program is accelerating development of drones, AI tools, energy systems and counter-drone defenses at Camp Roberts in Monterey County.
California Arts Council approves nearly $24.6 million for 1,200 grants
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The California Arts Council unanimously approved 2026 grant allocations at its Aug. 14 meeting in San Rafael, directing nearly $24.6 million to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and government units across California.
California Intercontinental University rebrands as Crestmont University
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California Intercontinental University has rebranded as Crestmont University, signaling a new focus on accessible, career-driven online education for working professionals worldwide.
Gary E Smith wins NYC Big Book Award political thriller prize
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Gary E Smith’s And So It Goes won first place in the Political Thriller category at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
AI-driven business growth is creating new divorce disputes for founders
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Los Angeles family-law attorney Hossein Berenji says rapid AI-fueled company growth is making it harder for divorcing founders and spouses to separate premarital business value from appreciation created during marriage.
Our Neighborhood Voices plans Anaheim rally ahead of key California cities vote
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Our Neighborhood Voices will hold a rally Sept. 23 at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim as city leaders prepare to vote on a resolution tied to local control over housing and land use. The group is pushing to speed up a…
LFECR launches California misclassification resource for workers
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Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights has launched a California Employee Misclassification Lawyers resource to help workers spot when they may have been wrongly classified as independent contractors or exempt employees.
JSMM wins Gold Marketing Agency of the Year in TITAN Business Awards
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Jennings Social Media & MarTech won Gold for Marketing Agency of the Year in the 2026 TITAN Business Awards, recognizing its AI-driven growth systems, transparent reporting and measurable client results.
California broker alleges retaliation after raising compliance concerns
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A California real estate broker represented by Huprich Law Firm says HomeRiver-related property management entities retaliated against her after she raised legal and compliance issues.
Southern California healthcare data center cuts energy use 26%
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A Southern California healthcare provider reduced data center energy consumption by 26% and saved more than $1 million a year after an ONSITE Utility Services upgrade funded through Energy-as-a-Service.
San Francisco Bay Coffee featured on NBC California Live
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San Francisco Bay Coffee appeared on NBC’s California Live on Aug. 26, 2026, with second-generation CEO Lisa Smoot discussing the company’s founding story, coffee quality and support for coffee-growing communities.
EarthKosher certifies Pantaleon’s new California sugar facility
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EarthKosher has certified Pantaleon Commodities Corp.’s new liquid sugar production facility in Stockton, California, as the global sugar producer expands into the U.S. market.
GeoMe says phone orders are a hidden labor drain for counter-service businesses
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GeoMe is arguing that telephone orders are the most expensive hidden labor cost in counter-service businesses because they interrupt staff during peak service.
Lowry Surveys expands geospatial services for California projects
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Lowry Surveys is broadening its surveying and geospatial offerings for land development, infrastructure, and public-sector work across California.
California 2026 energy code and refrigerant rules pressure Central Valley HVAC upgrades
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New Title 24 energy standards and federal refrigerant phase-down rules are changing how commercial property owners in Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley plan HVAC replacements.
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