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Calif. Governor Newsom delivers 2025 State of the State letter to the California Legislature, on 175th anniversary of statehood

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On California’s 175th anniversary of statehood, California Governor Gavin Newsom transmitted the 2025 State of the State letter to the Legislature. The Governor’s address, and his State of the State letter to the Legislature, highlight the Golden State as a cultural driver, leader in innovation, and defender of democratic values, powered and strengthened by its diverse population.
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Calif. Governor Newsom proclaims California’s 175th Anniversary

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 9, 2025, as “California’s 175th Anniversary” in the State of California. "As the United States nears the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, California proudly celebrates its own historic milestone of 175 years as a state."
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Calif. Voter-approved Prop 1 funding awarded to CA communities to create new supportive housing, reducing homelessness

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- California recently announced $75.5 million in voter-approved Proposition 1 funding will create 200 permanent supportive new homes across Oakland, Santa Clara, and Ventura for Californians experiencing or at risk of homelessness and living with behavioral health challenges. Prop 1, which was championed by Governor Newsom and approved by voters in 2023, is transforming California’s mental health systems with a $6.4 billion Behavioral Health Bond for housing, services, and treatment for veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
L.A. Mayor Bass and LAPD Announce Successful Take Down of Burglary Crew

L.A. Mayor Bass and LAPD Announce Successful Take Down of Burglary Crew Responsible for Nearly 100 Break-Ins in City

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD Chief McDonnell today announced that LAPD, with partnership from regional law enforcement agencies, led a coordinated operation to successfully take down a burglary crew responsible for nearly 100 break-ins across the city and in the county of Los Angeles over the last two years.
Image of the San Luis Reservoir, the largest off-stream reservoir in the U.S. Once completed, the Sites Reservoir will be the second largest. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Water Resources)

Calif. Gov. Newsom advances Sites Reservoir project, expanding California’s water storage

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom is continuing to prepare the state for the water shortages impacting western states and the upcoming threat of a hotter, drier future. Today, Newsom announced that the state’s Sites Reservoir infrastructure project is advancing forward and has received a nearly $219 million funding increase from the California Water Commission to ensure the project moves forward as quickly as possible.
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L.A. releases a bold Blueprint to accelerate 2025 wildfire recovery

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday applauded Los Angeles County leadership for releasing a detailed infrastructure plan to rebuild communities impacted by the devastating January fires. On august 4, Los Angeles County unveiled LA County Forward Blueprint for Rebuilding, a comprehensive roadmap focused on unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
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City of Paramount CA Launches Immigration Humanitarian Services Program to Support Local Families

PARAMOUNT, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- In a move to provide support for immigrant families experiencing sudden hardships, the Paramount City Council has established a new Immigration Humanitarian Services Program, reallocating $60,000 in City funds to launch the $100,000 initiative. The City Council unanimously approved the funding during its June 24 meeting, reflecting a proactive and compassionate approach to supporting some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.

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Vintage Americana Signage Comes to Life at New Paul Stanley Museum, Coming to Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A forgotten genius of mid-century advertising is finally getting his due. The newly launched Paul Stanley Museum, opening in Los Angeles in 2026, will honor the legacy of Paul Stanley Company - the creative powerhouse behind some of America's most beloved animated beer and soda advertising signs.
The Mortgage Collaborative partners with FICO to deliver exclusive credit intelligence to lenders.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) partners with FICO – will deliver exclusive credit intelligence to lenders

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, has added FICO, global analytics software leader, as an educational partner. This partnership gives members additional insights into credit data, market trends and risk modeling. Unlike TMC's traditional partners, FICO will not sell products or services, focusing instead on empowering TMC's lender network with actionable intelligence on credit behavior and market dynamics.

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DocMagic launches AI-powered fintech platform to unify mortgage production called DOCMAGIC ONE

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc. today announced the launch of DocMagic® One, a new platform for lenders that eliminates the inefficiencies of juggling multiple systems by bringing every critical loan manufacturing step into a single, intuitive platform. Document preparation, compliance checks, collaboration between borrowers, title agents and settlement agents, and closing coordination all happen in one place. Role-based permissions and organizational hierarchies keep tasks moving without bottlenecks.
Secured Signing Joins Clio’s App Directory

Secured Signing Joins the Clio App Directory to Simplify Digital Legal Document Signing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Secured Signing, a global trusted leader in digital signature and remote online notarization solutions, is excited to unveil its latest integration with Clio, the industry's leading cloud-based legal technology platform. This integration streamlines document signing workflows for legal professionals - boosting efficiency, enhancing productivity, and freeing up more time to focus on what truly matters: their clients.
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New mortgage income fund taps into generational investment opportunity in California real estate

DANVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A new mortgage income fund has been launched with a target of $50 million in capital commitments to address California's unique housing and lending gap. Central Mortgage Income Fund (Central) has been founded by Bay Area property veterans Dan and Ben Dianda to invest in short-term, real estate-backed loans across California.
THE LIGHT COMMITEE

The Light Committee is First L.A.-based Headshot Photography Studio to Earn 500 Five-Star Reviews

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Light Committee, a headshot photography studio known for providing amongst the best headshots in greater Los Angeles, has become the first such studio to achieve 500 five-star reviews on the map platform of world's largest online search engine. It also means the studio has more five-star reviews than any other headshot photography studio in greater Los Angeles.
Culver City Jazz Nights 2025 come to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in September

Culver City Jazz Nights 2025 come to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in September

CULVER CITY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The City of Culver City welcomes you to enjoy Sunday evenings in September at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Talented jazz musicians will perform the 14th, 21st, and 28th, of Sept., beginning at 7 PM. Join us as we hear beautiful sounds from award-winning musicians from across the nation. It is the perfect way to wind down your weekends in Downtown Culver City.

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