Tag: California Business
Virtual Staging Struggles to Sell Real Estate
NAPA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Staging Collective, a growing organization of more than 45 leading staging companies in North America, sees the challenges that virtual staging creates for consumers in purchasing homes every day. Though there is growing investment in virtual and AI design tools, particularly at Zillow, this group of business owners know that virtually staged homes take longer to sell than homes being traditionally staged after lingering on the market virtually staged.
Hillcrest Gallery Showcases Ganesha High School Student Art Honoring Black History Month
LA VERNE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gallery at Hillcrest will host an on-site showcase of advanced art by Ganesha High School students in grades 10 through 12, opening February 20 in celebration of Black History Month. Hillcrest is a nonprofit senior community that supports local artists through its on-campus gallery.
The Mortgage Collaborative and Mortgage Bankers Association announce partnership agreement
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the national association representing the real estate finance industry, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership to expand advocacy, education and engagement opportunities for their members.
University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Announces the Retirement of Coach Michael Miller
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the 2025-26 college basketball season underway, long-time university, junior college and high school coach Michael Miller has formally retired from coaching, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than three decades and more than 750 victories, the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity announced today.
Vinyl Craft Opens Second Location in Fresno, Bringing Premium Vinyl Products and Customer Service to Central California
FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vinyl Craft is an established, trusted vinyl fence material company that has operated out of its headquarters in Oxnard, California since 1997. In an effort to make its vinyl fencing and gate products more readily available to Central Californians, the team has expanded to a second location in Fresno.
Mortgage Collaborative releases Pulse of the Network survey results and analysis
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today released results from the latest Pulse of the Network survey, along with an analysis examining how mortgage lenders are prioritizing technology, operational efficiency, and growth strategies amid continued market pressure.
From Revolving-Door Rehabs to Real Recovery: Jimmie Applegate Exposes the Truth in New Book ‘Addicted to Failure’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his searing new book, "Addicted to Failure: Why the Rehab System Doesn't Work and What Must Change" (ISBN: 978-1968339876 paperback; 978-1968339883 ebook, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), author and addiction reform advocate Jimmie Applegate takes aim at a $16 billion industry that profits from relapse and exposes why traditional rehab models fail to deliver real recovery.
‘ABUSED’ – A Song Giving Voice to Survivors Living in Silence
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Abused," the new single from international singer-songwriter Liyah Bey, is not a confession or a plea-it is a declaration. Built on restraint rather than release, the song gives voice to survivors of abuse by doing something rare in popular music: naming the truth plainly, without softening it.
DocMagic executives elected to vice chair MISMO Communities of Practice
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., today announced that two of its executives have been elected to help lead Community of Practice (CoP) workgroups within the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) for the 2026-2027 term. Chief eServices Executive Brian D. Pannell will serve as vice chair of MISMO's Digital Interoperability CoP, and Director of Integration and Technical Services David Garrett will serve as vice chair of the eMortgage CoP.
Informative Research delivers significant platform innovations and enhanced integrations in 2025
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that its work in 2025 has introduced significant platform enhancements and expanded its integration ecosystem across credit and verification services. The company introduced new credit and verification capabilities, added multiple data and payroll partners, and enhanced automation through its unified platform.
Cosmic Spin single ‘Messenger’ carries hopeful message for 2026
ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The alternative folk-rock duo Cosmic Spin has released "Messenger," an original song, newly re-mastered on the Pentacle Records label. The track features Bara Waters and Robert Cassard's lush vocal harmonies, with atmospheric layers of guitars and other effects. "Messenger" is available to stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and most other popular platforms.
Hillcrest Raises the Bar for Senior Brain Health by Serving Residents the MIND Diet Program at Every Meal, Every Day
LA VERNE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As national attention increasingly turns toward brain health and healthy aging, Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Southern California, is translating research into daily practice by offering seniors brain-healthy foods at every meal, every day. Hillcrest is the only senior living community in the region to fully integrate the MIND diet, a science-backed lifestyle approach to maintaining cognitive strength through nutrition, into its daily dining.
A Veteran’s Wake-Up Call: Ending the Broken Bargain of The American Dream
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his new book, "You Shouldn't Have to Kill to Get Ahead: Reimagining Wealth, Power and Belonging in America" (ISBN: 978-1968339180 [paperback]; 978-1968339173 [ebook]; 978-1968339197 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), author, Army Veteran and former political candidate Chris Rivers lays bare the broken promises of the American Dream and offers a path forward for a nation at a breaking point.
Old Vine Registry Nears 9,400 Vineyards as 1991 Plantings Become Eligible
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Old Vine Registry, the world's largest and most authoritative database of historic vine plantings, has entered the new year with 9,393 registered vineyards across 42 countries, reflecting a surge of new contributions over the past twelve months. With the turn of the calendar year, vineyards planted in 1991 have now reached the 35-year threshold and are newly eligible for inclusion.
LB Limo Inc. is Redefining LAX Car Service in Los Angeles for 2026
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As Los Angeles prepares for increased travel volume heading into 2026, expectations surrounding airport transportation are shifting rapidly. travelers are no longer satisfied with basic pickups or inconsistent scheduling. They expect reliability, professionalism, and seamless coordination from curb to terminal. LB Limo (LB Limousine, Inc.) is responding to these evolving demands by redefining what premium airport transportation looks like, setting a new standard for LAX car service across the region.
The LA Local Launches New Publications Serving 10 Additional Neighborhoods
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The LA Local today announced the next phase of its groundbreaking newsroom expansion, including community-based news outlets and a website, thelalocal.org, to serve as a trusted source of local news and information. The LA Local is led by a team of civic and journalistic leaders with deep roots in Los Angeles dedicated to delivering free and fair reporting that better connects communities, strengthens local journalism and fosters collaboration among news organizations.
Glancy Wine Education Foundation Announces New Fundraising Chair
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is pleased to announce Brandon Ford as the organization's new Fundraising Chair. Having joined the GWEF Board in July 2025, just as the organization marked their 5th year anniversary, Ford steps into a dedicated role focused on expanding the national and international reach of the organization's fundraising and sponsorship programs.
The Mortgage Collaborative Appoints Rich Swerbinsky as Strategic Advisor to CEO & President; Names Heidi Belnay Senior Advisor for Business Development
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent, wholly-owned mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the appointment of Rich Swerbinsky as Strategic Advisor to the CEO & President and Heidi Belnay as Senior Advisor for Business Development. These strategic additions to the leadership team position TMC for accelerated growth and continued industry impact in 2026 and beyond. [UPDATED]
IRS Solutions Completes SOC 2® Examination
VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IRS Solutions® announces today that it has completed the SOC 2® examination. As tax professionals face growing security expectations, technology providers must prove accountability and consistency in how they handle data. A recently completed SOC 2® examination provides independent validation that IRS Solutions systems maintain secure, reliable, and confidential operations.
From Palm Beach Glitz to Miami Grit: Karen Soven’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Palm Beach’ Reinvents the American Dream
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Exciting news for readers ready for a juicy journey through high society and the hip-hop culture of the South: Karen Soven's "Once Upon A Time In Palm Beach: Tales of Life & Love from the Land of Sunshine & Money" (ISBN: 978-1964377605 [ebook]; 978-1964377599 [paperback]; 978-1964377612 [hardcover], Legacy Launch Pad Publishing) provides that and more.
TMC to host inaugural ACT Technology Summit focused on mortgage technology and AI
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today announced it will host the inaugural ACT Technology Summit, short for Accelerator and Collaborative Transformation, a two-day standalone mortgage technology competition and showcase Aug. 12-13 at The Highlands Hotel in Dallas.
freebeat Launches New AI Music Video Generator Built for Singing, Storytelling, and Performance
NEWBURY PARK, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- freebeat AI (freebeat.ai), an AI-powered music video creation platform, today announced the launch of a new version of its AI Music Video Generator, introducing a more expressive Music Video Agent that adapts how visuals are created for different types of songs.
‘Geek Media’ and YouTube Pioneer Gary ‘Nerdrotic’ Buechler Declares That Simply Believing in Yourself Is Nonsense When It Comes to Success in His Hybrid Comic Book-Memoir ‘Waiting for Nerdrotic’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gary Buechler is as well known for his pop culture commentary on shows like Piers Morgan as he is on YouTube and Rumble, where millions of fans flock to hear his every un-PC opinion. But few know the dark road he traveled to become a voice of nerd culture. Now, with "Waiting for Nerdrotic: From Prison to YouTube" (ISBN: 978-1964377261; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Buechler is sharing his story with the public at large.
TMC launches new individual subscription membership option
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today announced the launch of an individual subscription membership option that expands access to its network for mortgage professionals seeking connection, insight and peer engagement outside a traditional lender membership.
The Gift That Feels Different: How ClearGivers Turns Holiday Shopping into Giving That Matters
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This holiday season, ClearGivers offers a new kind of giving experience, one that blends the joy of shopping with the purpose of philanthropy. Founded by Aisha Kumari, the innovative platform connects donors, local businesses, and charities in a seamless online marketplace designed to make generosity feel personal and immediate.
The Light Committee Earns Yelp and Three Best Rated Awards in 2025
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Light Committee, a photography studio that provides some of the best headshots in Los Angeles has earned the "People Love Us On Yelp" badge and an award from Three Best Rated for Commercial Photographer. Both awards were earned in 2025 and add to many other awards earned by the studio.
Hillcrest Shares Practical Tips to Help Seniors Stay Engaged and Connected During the Holiday Season
LA VERNE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The holiday season brings warmth and celebration for many, but it can also heighten feelings of loneliness, grief, and disconnection among older adults. Hillcrest, one of Southern California's leading continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), is encouraging seniors and their families to approach the season with intention, compassion, and community-minded connection.
HotDeals, the trusted destination for verified coupon codes and discounts, announces launch of its 2025 Christmas Savings Hub
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HotDeals, the trusted online destination for verified coupon codes and discounts, today announced the launch of its dedicated Christmas Savings Hub to help shoppers stretch their holiday budgets on gifts, travel, and everyday essentials.
Informative Research’s Sriranjini Prabhakara Named to 2025 National Mortgage Professional 40 Under 40 List
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Software Developer Sriranjini "Sri" Prabhakara has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 2025 40 Under 40 list. The annual recognition highlights emerging professionals whose work is helping shape the future of the mortgage sector.
New Cadence Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Jasia Hu, Expanding Its Growing Movement Toward Membership-Based Primary Care
LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Cadence Healthcare is excited to welcome Dr. Jasia Hu, M.D., who officially joined our team on December 1, 2025. A board-certified family medicine physician who has cared for the Long Beach community since 2010, Dr. Hu brings deep experience in preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education.
SecuGen integrates Precise Biometrics’ live-finger detection into upcoming MOSIP L1 and UIDAI L1 devices to strengthen PAD and authentication security
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, a leader in optical fingerprint biometrics, today announced it will integrate Precise Biometrics' proven live-finger detection (LFD) technology into SecuGen's next generation MOSIP L1 authentication device and the company's upcoming UIDAI L1 Registered Device. The integration enhances the devices' presentation attack detection (PAD) capabilities while preserving SecuGen's high-quality imaging and operational performance.
BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List for Q2-Q3 2025 Highlights 13 Fascinating New Books Worth a Look That You’ve Never Heard Of
TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual "books to bookmark" list for Q2 and Q3 (April through September) 2025, noting 13 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released this year. These newly published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishers.
Macfox Launches Black Friday 2025 Ebike Deals on X7, X1S, M16, and X2 Models
CORONA, Calif., Nov. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Macfox Bike today announced the launch of its Black Friday electric bike promotion, offering discounts of up to 23% on select models, including the X7, X1S, M16, and X2. This year, Macfox introduced two new models based on rider feedback across different height ranges: the X7 and the M16.
DocMagic enhances Total eClose platform with new IPEN capability for broader digital closing flexibility
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc. announced today the availability of its in-person electronic notarization (IPEN) capability, extending the company's Total eClose™ platform to support more closing scenarios and borrower preferences across the country. IPEN offers lenders, settlement agents, notaries and borrowers an additional digital option for situations where remote online notarization (RON) is not jurisdictionally permitted or simply not the preferred experience.
HealthSync AI Unveils Industry’s First Unified Digital Healthcare Platform (UDHP) to Transform Hospital, Medical Group, and Rural Health System Operations
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HealthSync AI, a leader in healthcare automation and AI-native clinical intelligence, today announced the launch of the Unified Digital Healthcare Platform (UDHP), the first end-to-end, AI-orchestrated infrastructure designed to unify fragmented systems across hospitals, medical groups, and rural healthcare providers.