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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...

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 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
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...

ICYMI: Governor advances Delta Conveyance Project through two key milestones
Fighting for California’s water infrastructure California is expected to lose 10% of its water supply due to hotter and drier conditions, threatening the water supply for millions of Californians — and the reliability of the State Water Project...

Update No. 2: Media availability postponed regarding search for Middlebury College student Lia Smith
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE Media availability postponed regarding search for Middlebury College student Lia Smith MIDDLEBURY, Vermont (Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025) — The media availability regarding missing...

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...

‘Whispers in the Walls’ By David Bianchi & Daniel J. Pico Haunts Its Way Into California Film's Exclusive Tax Credit
Whispers in the Walls, screenplay by David Bianchi & Daniel J. Pico, earns California Film tax credit; production begins in 2026 in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ‘Whispers in the Walls’...


Despite the Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Carjackers, and Gang Members
The Democrats’ government shutdown will not stop ICE from making America safe again WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the worst of the worst despite the Democrats’ government shutdown, including...

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...

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...

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...

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...

'On Using History' An Exhibition by David Ligare at Winfield Gallery, Carmel, California
Show Dates: Nov. 1st - Dec. 1st. Artist Reception Sat., Nov. 1st 2-4pm at Winfield Gallery. Lecture: Thurs., Nov. 13th 7pm at Carmel Women's Club, Carmel, CA CARMEL, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Winfield Gallery...

Kemira Water Index Discussed During Nationwide Media Tour with YourUpdateTV
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new nationwide survey, the Kemira Water Index, has uncovered critical insights into how Americans view their tap water, how ready their states are to handle water-related disasters, and what it really...

Capstone Mortgage Group Inc. Wins the 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Mortgage Broker in Merced, California
MERCED, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Mortgage Broker in Merced, California has been awarded to Capstone Mortgage Group Inc. This recognition honors Capstone Mortgage Group...

Sports Activities in La Paz, Baja California Sur — Experience this paradise by staying active on land and in the water.
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If you love sports and always bring your gear on every trip, La Paz, B.C.S., offers great places to stay active and healthy. For inland or offshore activities, the peninsula is ideal...

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...

Masons of California Donate Nearly $300,000 to California Youth Baseball Programs Through Masons4Mitts
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Masons of California proudly announced that the 2025 Masons4Mitts campaign raised $298,979 this season, delivering 14,949 brand-new baseball mitts to youth ballplayers through its four Major...

Automatic Trap Company Announces its TerraTrap GS is Driving Successful, Rapid and Toxin-Free California Ground Squirrel Control at Santa Barbara Airport
SONOMA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Automatic Trap Company, the leader in self-resetting traps that are humane and eco-friendly rodent control solutions, announced today the successful implementation of its TerraTrap GS at Santa...