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Governor Newsom predeploys more firefighting resources to Placer and Calaveras Counties
Office of the California Governor
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August 24, 2025
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of eight additional fire engines and three additional water tenders to Placer and Calavares...
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Nutex Health Inc. and Certain Officers – NUTX
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 6, 2025
NEW YORK, Sept. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Nutex Health Inc. (“Nutex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NUTX) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States...
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to hold media availability following new statewide public safety announcement
Office of the California Governor
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August 28, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jamie Jones, of Sacramento, has been appointed Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives, Community Engagement, and Outreach at the California Department of Veterans...
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Sable Offshore Corp. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - SOC
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 6, 2025
NEW YORK, Sept. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Sable Offshore Corp. (“Sable” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SOC). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.22.25
Office of the California Governor
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August 23, 2025
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Daniel Villaseñor, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Secretary for Communications at the California Natural Resources Agency. Villaseñor has been Deputy Director...
Current Law Governs Whether Gang Priors Count as Strikes
California Courts
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August 27, 2025
A divided California Supreme Court held yesterday, in a 4-3 decision, that, for all non-final judgments, whether a prior conviction for a gang-related offense will qualify as a “strike” depends on current statutory definitions enacted in 2022 to...
Governor Newsom predeploys more firefighting resources, directs aggressive statewide response to fire weather and heat
Office of the California Governor
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August 23, 2025
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of 13 fire engines, seven water tenders and two dispatchers in Sierra, Nevada and Plumas...
Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians of Text-Based Scams Targeting Taxpayers
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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August 27, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today alerted consumers of ongoing text-based scam activity targeting California taxpayers. Tax fraud scams are a part of a larger universe of government imposter scams, which occur when a person...
Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Community, 3131 Camino, Now Open in Santa Clara, California
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 27, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced 3131 Camino, an exclusive new Northern California community, is now open for sales in highly...
California and Denmark sign new partnership on climate, technology efforts
Office of the California Governor
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August 22, 2025
In March, Governor Newsom welcomed a delegation from the Mexican state of Sonora and signed a partnership advancing the development of clean energy, supply chain resilience, and expanding regional access to renewables. In February, California and...
California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $15.9M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 22, 2025
A California man pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA) out of $15.9 million in loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs....
Nearly two-dozen TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California’s economy, thanks to the Governor’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
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August 27, 2025
Following a near 400% increase in applications, the program welcomes new Hulu drama from Dan Fogelman, new Larry David series and season two of Lionsgate’s Emmy-nominated “The Studio” SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval...
Hillstone Law Launches California Road Safety Awareness Initiative
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
Hillstone Law partners with local organizations to launch a statewide campaign promoting road safety and accident prevention. LOS ANGELES, CA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hillstone Law, one of California’s leading...
Nearly two-dozen new TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California’s economy, thanks to the Governor’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program
Office of the California Governor
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August 27, 2025
CBS Studios’ series “NCIS: Origins,” one of nearly two-dozen projects awarded funding in today’s announcement. Powering the state’s creative economy These 22 television shows are a combination of five renewals, two productions relocating to...
Permaculture Education Center in Rural California Will Save $2 Million on Energy Bills with Solar + Battery Storage
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center (OAEC) recently installed a solar and storage microgrid, showcasing the importance of climate resilience for rural communities. OCCIDENTAL, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Occidental Arts...
Crater Lake Spirits, Celebrating 30 Years of Craft Spirits, Announces New California Distributor Western State Beverage
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
Bend, Oregon based Crater Lake Spirits celebrates 30 years with new distribution: Western State Beverage (CA), Nelson Beverage (OR), and Axia Wholesale (TX). OR, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The owners of Western State...
Advent Technologies engages Fata Advisory to Support Business Development for Aerospace, Defense, and Commercial Markets
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 27, 2025
LIVERMORE, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN), an innovation-driven leader in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies, is pleased to announce that it has engaged Fata Advisory, LLC to support...
SP Media Group Completes Production on The Last Firefighter, Shot Entirely in Los Angeles
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
Academy Award-winner Jon Voight and Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer lead the new drama filmed across Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SP Media Group, led by veteran producer Steven Paul,...
Governor Newsom signs ‘Election Rigging Response Act’ legislative package; Gives people power to push back on Trump’s attempts to shred democracy
Office of the California Governor
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August 22, 2025
“California will not be a bystander to Trump’s power grab,” said Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas). “We are acting to defend our state from his attacks, by taking it directly to the voters. Californians believe in democracy and freedom, and we will...
CA FWD, 21st Century Alliance, and CalMatters to Host Governor Candidate Forum at California Economic Summit in Stockton on October 23
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 26, 2025
Stockton, California, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Forward (CA FWD) is excited to announce the first Governor Candidate Forum focused on the economy on October 23 in Stockton, CA. Top candidates for governor will have the...