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NextGen California touts 2026 wins and eyes new legislative fight
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NextGen California says its 2026 advocacy helped secure new laws on climate, food access, higher education, voting rights, workforce training and AI as Governor Gavin Newsom finished his final bill signings.
Newsom signs extension of California historic rehab tax credit through 2031
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1265, extending California’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit through 2031 and giving developers more certainty to finance the reuse of older buildings.
California mandates insurance coverage for FDA-cleared scalp cooling
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California has enacted Assembly Bill 1682, becoming the largest state to require insurance coverage for FDA-cleared scalp cooling for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Screamers Soda plans first Southern California shop in Upland
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Screamers Soda will open its first brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Upland, bringing customizable dirty sodas, floats and matcha drinks to the Inland Empire.
Alpha Omega Consulting sets Chiropractic Business Mastery 2027 for January in Costa Mesa
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Alpha Omega Consulting will host Chiropractic Business Mastery 2027 on Jan. 29-30, 2027, at The Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California.
CWS subsidiary VWS to use industrial drones for odor control at Da Phuoc
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California Waste Solutions subsidiary Vietnam Waste Solutions plans to begin regular drone operations in October 2026 at Da Phuoc Integrated Waste Management Facility in Ho Chi Minh City. The UAV program is designed to speed odor control and…
California Arts Council lands $14M boost for arts funding
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget bill that sends $14 million in new support to the California Arts Council, including money for cultural districts and operating grants.
California Arts Council gets $14 million in new state funding
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s 2026 budget bill with $14 million in new arts funding, including support for cultural districts and operating grants.
Three Black women build Carson family business across fashion, music and mentorship
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Three Southern California Black women are expanding The Famly Bizness in Carson into a family-run platform for affordable fashion, retail and entrepreneurship during National Women’s Small Business Month.
Talk Awards honors three businesses for 15 years of customer service excellence
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The Talk Awards recognized AquaPools of Louisiana, Brian J. Williams, MD, PC Dermatology and Fresno Hair Solutions for 15 consecutive years of outstanding customer service.
California closes AI ad loophole for voice and audio ads
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California’s new SB 1050 will require disclosures when ads use synthetic performers, including in audio-only spots, after a late amendment backed by the National Association of Voice Actors closed an exemption that would have left radio and…
Small Business Expo returns to Pasadena with AI sessions and Shark Tank founders
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Los Angeles Small Business Expo comes back to the Pasadena Convention Center on Sept. 30 with more than 100 exhibitors, free admission and sessions on AI, marketing and small-business operations.
Solvent Direct buys ICS operating assets in Northern California
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Solvent Direct has acquired the operating assets of Integrated Chemical Solutions’ distribution business, expanding its Northern California reach and adding customers, products and logistics capacity.
The Grease Co warns aging SoCal sewers face added strain from restaurant grease
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The Grease Co is highlighting how fats, oils and grease from commercial kitchens can worsen pressure on Southern California’s aging sewer systems.
ServiceNow taps TQStarling for Nexus Security & Risk 2026
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TQStarling will showcase its validated Risk, Resilience and Sustainability practice at ServiceNow’s Nexus Security & Risk 2026 event Oct. 13-15 in Santa Clara, California.
BlueSoft Marketing relaunches website amid rebrand and AI push
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BlueSoft Marketing has unveiled a redesigned website as it rebrands from BlueSoft Websites and expands its digital marketing and AI services for businesses in Arizona and California.
Stretch-Tent flags five wedding rain-plan budget checks for Southern California couples
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Stretch-Tent has issued a five-point checklist for Southern California couples planning outdoor weddings as NOAA’s latest seasonal outlook points to wetter-than-normal conditions across the region this fall and winter.
Cooper Consulting Group launches custom leadership development program across California
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Cooper Consulting Group has introduced a custom leadership development program for organizations across California, with assessment-based workshops and coaching for managers, executives and emerging leaders.
The Grease Company expands free used cooking oil pickup for Southern California restaurants
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The Grease Company says it helps restaurants across six Southern California counties manage used cooking oil with storage containers and free pickup.
Focus CPA urges business owners to act on mid-year tax moves before Q3 closes
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Focus CPA Group is urging business owners to use the weeks before the end of Q3 2026 to review taxes, retirement contributions, entity structure and estimated payments.
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