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Accountant Partners opens San Jose office for small businesses
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Accountant Partners has launched a new office in San Jose to expand accounting and advisory support for small businesses in Silicon Valley.
First 5 California Summit to spotlight child care, immigrant families and AI
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Nearly 700 policymakers, educators and early childhood leaders will meet in Anaheim Aug. 31-Sept. 2 for the 2026 First 5 California Summit.
SWAT Advisors tells business owners to reset tax plans for bonus depreciation and R&D changes
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SWAT Advisors says new tax law changes restoring full bonus depreciation and immediate R&D expensing are making older capital spending models obsolete for 2026. The firm says business owners should review equipment purchases, research spending and…
California workplace notice rules enter second annual compliance cycle
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California employers are now in the second year of complying with the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which requires annual employee notices, emergency contact options, and growing penalty exposure.
California bill to add health habits education heads to governor
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A bipartisan California bill backed by End Chronic Disease has cleared the state Assembly and now awaits Gov. Newsom’s decision.
California Intercontinental University explains what a DBA is
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California Intercontinental University is promoting its 100% online Doctor of Business Administration program for working professionals and outlining how a DBA differs from a traditional business Ph.D. The university says the degree is built for…
California court appoints receiver to secure cryptocurrency in Knox divorce case
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A Riverside Superior Court has appointed Stephen J. Donell as interim receiver in Knox v. Knox to secure cryptocurrency, digital wallets and related storage devices during the divorce proceeding.
California Democratic Party backs Proposition 38 for medical research funding
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The California Democratic Party has endorsed YES on Proposition 38, a ballot measure that would direct $8.4 billion to California research institutions for work on diseases including cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
RidePair plans AI-powered shared transportation launch in Northern California
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RidePair, a Santa Monica transportation tech company, says it is preparing to launch Pairing, an AI-driven shared transportation platform aimed at cutting congestion, transportation costs and vehicle emissions.
Iron Line Tools expands industrial machinery lineup
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Iron Line Tools is widening its online industrial equipment catalog for U.S. buyers in metalworking, woodworking and heavy equipment.
Ascendus deploys $15 million to small business owners in 2025
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Ascendus said its 2025 Annual Report shows $15 million deployed through 706 loans and lines of credit, alongside more coaching and technical assistance for small business owners nationwide.
Max Motamedian builds a wellness business around technology and preventive health
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Max Motamedian, also known as Mohsen Motamedian, is being positioned as an entrepreneur bridging biomedical engineering, technology and the wellness industry through his work with California-based Ehskan LLC. The profile highlights a business…
Southern California editorial boards back Donna Tryfman for Superior Court
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Donna Tryfman says she has won support from every identified newspaper editorial board that weighed in on the Los Angeles County Superior Court Office No. 131 race.
Business Rocket issues 2026 California business name search guide
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Business Rocket released a 2026 guide aimed at helping new California entrepreneurs clear LLC name-search and filing requirements before they submit formation documents.
Jeffrey Sklar nominated for Los Angeles Business Journal M&A award
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Sklar Kirsh LLP said Founding Partner and Co-Chairman Jeffrey Sklar is a nominee for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Distinguished Dealmaker Award.
Preventive Pest Control enters sixth Southern California mosquito season with In2Care traps
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Preventive Pest Control’s Southern California branch is returning for a sixth consecutive mosquito season with In2Care Mosquito Traps across residential and commercial properties in the region.
People’s Chamber urges Southern California businesses to prepare for LA 2028 contracts
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The People’s Chamber of Commerce is urging small businesses across Los Angeles County and Southern California to get contract-ready now for procurement opportunities tied to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Wade Litigation named California’s 2026 Best Law Firm
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Wade Litigation has been recognized by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers as California’s 2026 Best Law Firm after a selection process that includes peer nominations and third-party research.
California Tortilla offers free tacos and queso rewards in August
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California Tortilla is giving Burrito Elito members two August rewards tied to qualifying purchases: free chips and queso or a free taco.
University Archives lines up Hancock, MLK and Dickens highlights for October 21 sale
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University Archives will hold an online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Photographs auction on Oct. 21 with 448 lots spanning autographs, documents, books, photos and relics.
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