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A new experimental melanoma vaccine has sharpened the fight over California’s Proposition 38, with supporters saying the measure would help fund immunology research for cancer and other serious diseases.

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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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Filmmaker James Boyd will screen 404 and DEAD DRIP at four Southern California film festival events over the next month, including a world premiere for DEAD DRIP in North Hollywood.

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April D. Jones has been installed as president-elect of the Colorado Bar Association and will become the association’s first Black woman president in July 2027. Her agenda centers on making Colorado a top place to practice law, expanding member…

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McDonald’s franchisees have opened applications for their annual Golden Grants program, which will award $2,500 to $10,000 to K-12 schools and nonprofits across Northern and Central California.

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Nearly half of California’s mobilehome and RV parks were still not in compliance with the state’s Park Manager Training Program as of Aug. 18, putting annual operating permits at risk.

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Jackie Barikhan of Summit Lending closed a $750,000 second mortgage on a $7 million Dana Point home in about three weeks using a flexible Profit & Loss loan program.

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Tinsel Magazine has launched a four-part investigative series on the economics of live performance across major livestreaming platforms, with the first installment focused on how gifts, ranking systems and agency contracts push creators to stay…

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Businesses across Southern California are expanding the use of private security guard services as they weigh property crime, theft, vandalism, and workplace safety risks.

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The Libertarian Party of California has endorsed a ballot measure that would end the state’s top-two primary system and return November general election access to recognized parties.

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ONSITE Utility Services said a California aerospace manufacturer cut annual electricity use by more than 10% and saved over $200,000 a year after a facility-wide LED and power-quality upgrade.

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Sklar Kirsh LLP said Jeffrey Sklar and Scott Ehrlich were named to the Los Angeles Times’ 2026 Private Equity & M&A Business Visionaries list.

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Monza Financial Inc., an affiliate of Monza Bank Holdings, has registered with U.S. FinCEN as a money services business under registration number 31000335047631. The filing expands the firm’s ability to operate cryptocurrency, custody, money…

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Surfwater California, founded by former Red Bull executive Serkan Barutcu, is positioning itself as more than a bottled water company.

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Business Modification Group said it helped complete the sale of an established HVAC company in Fresno, California, on July 22, 2026. The deal highlights continued transaction activity in Central Valley HVAC and the role specialized brokers play in…

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Mike Miklaus’ new book, The Alignment Advantage, reached Amazon bestseller status after its global launch by Game Changer Publishing.

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The United States Hispanic Business Council is pressing the California Public Utilities Commission to approve the $34.5 billion Charter Communications-Cox Communications merger on Aug. 13, saying the deal could expand broadband investment and…

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NEMA Roofing is expanding its residential and commercial roofing services across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

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Wholistic Matters, powered by Standard Process, launched an expanded continuing education catalog on Oct. 5, 2026, adding self-paced courses and multi-credit options for healthcare practitioners.

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Tacomasa has grown to four Southern California locations and is widening its catering business with Tacomasa On The Go, a live, on-site service for weddings, corporate events and other gatherings.