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California Business News – including business, entertainment, finance, health and medical, non-profit, public policy and technology news from California, USA, as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service.


The Holidays Arrive on Hollywood Boulevard with L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland opened on the evening of November 30th, 2025, on Hollywood Boulevard, welcoming visitors from around the world to celebrate the holidays. Opening its doors on the night of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, with thousands lining the boulevard, families poured into Winter Wonderland eager to experience the magic of the iconic holiday set.

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.

CCHR: Millions of U.S. Children Funneled into Dangerous Drug Polypharmacy

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tens of thousands of American children who begin with a prescription for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drugs ultimately end up on multiple powerful psychiatric drugs, sometimes even before they are old enough to attend elementary school. Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), conducted its own review of state-by-state Medicaid data through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and the findings were even more alarming.

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.

CCHR’s New Documentary ‘Prescription for Violence’ Brings Renewed Focus to Psychiatric Drug Safety Warnings

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The international mental health watchdog, Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), is releasing Prescription for Violence: Psychiatry’s Deadly Side Effects, a two-hour documentary that details extensive evidence correlating the escalation of mass shootings, suicides, and violent crime with the pervasive use of psychiatric drugs.

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.

New Documentary Exposes Deadly Link Between Psychiatric Drugs and Violence

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) announces the release of its uncompromising new documentary, “Prescription for Violence: Psychiatry’s Deadly Side Effects.” The two-hour exposé reveals alarming evidence connecting the rising tide of mass shootings, suicides and violent crimes with the widespread use of psychiatric drugs.

CCHR: New Study Shows Forced Psychiatric Detainment Increases Suicide Risk

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A groundbreaking Karolinska Institutet study, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, found that individuals subjected to involuntary psychiatric hospitalization faced a markedly elevated risk of suicide after discharge.[1] The mental-health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says the findings add to extensive evidence that coercive detainment and treatment-now being promoted for homelessness in the U.S.-is unworkable, unsafe, and can endanger lives.

Golden State Pops Orchestra Presents the 2025 ‘Holiday POPS Spectacular’

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Nov. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Golden State Pops Orchestra’s beloved holiday tradition returns brighter than ever! The 2025 Holiday POPS Spectacular, led by Maestro Steven Allen Fox with Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and GSPO Chorale, once again brings cinematic sparkle and symphonic splendor to the holiday season.

HotDeals today released its first Holiday Savings Insights Report for 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWRIRE) — HotDeals, the trusted online platform for discovering verified coupon codes and discounts, today released its first Holiday Savings Insights Report for 2025, combining Adobe’s publicly released 2025 holiday spending forecast with HotDeals’ proprietary savings data.

The Mortgage Collaborative Charts 2026 Strategy Focused on Connection, Growth and Industry Resilience

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As lenders continue to navigate a shifting housing market marked by volatility, margin pressure and rapid technological change, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is doubling down on what it believes is the industry’s greatest strength: connection.

Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines, tasks and borrower communication

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of its new Loan Hub for lenders seeking an optimized loan team experience. The Loan Hub gives loan officers, LO assistants and processors a modern, intuitive workspace to manage their pipelines, collaborate with borrowers and complete key tasks without toggling between systems.

PDFgear for iPad Brings Liquid Glass Design and Best Free PDF Editing to Everyone

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PDFgear today introduced a stunning new version for iPadOS 26, reimagining how PDFs look and flow on the iPad. Built on Apple’s Liquid Glass design language, the new version delivers a fluid, dynamic PDF editing experience. With refined visuals and intuitive multitasking, PDFgear for iPad offers users a more productive, elegant way to work with PDFs.

Richburg Entertainment’s King Gaines to Release New Conscious Rap Single ‘Grinding All My Life’ on November 14, 2025

RICHMOND, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bay Area hip hop artist King Gaines announces the upcoming release of his powerful new single “Grinding All My Life” on November 14, 2025 through Richburg Entertainment. The track delivers a raw and uplifting message of perseverance, ambition, and personal growth, representing the heart and soul of Richmond, California.

Champion Women and Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief in Ninth Circuit Challenging NCAA Settlement That Entrenches Inequity and Silences Athletes’ Voices

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Champion Women, together with Wrestle Like A Girl, the Women’s Golf Coaches Association, and the Women’s Sports Policy Working Group, announced today that they have filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (No. 25-4190). According to Liberty Law, Inc., the filing supports a slew of objectors challenging the NCAA’s proposed $2.8 billion settlement.

A New Kind of Welcome: Hillcrest Invites Older Adults to Try Its Wellness Lifestyle – Before Moving In

LA VERNE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hillcrest, one of Southern California’s leading Continuing Care Retirement Communities, invites older adults to join a truly special health and wellness program. For a limited time, anyone who joins Hillcrest’s Resident Registrant List will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Hillcrest Aquatic and Fitness Center.

OC Videography Launches Officially in Orange County, Expanding Professional Video Production for Businesses, Events, and Podcasts

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OC Videography, a full-service video production company, has officially launched its new website, offering commercial, podcast, event, and documentary production services throughout Southern California.

CCHR Supports Global Call to End Coercive Psychiatry at Mental Health Congress

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A powerful appeal to end coercive psychiatric practices-such as forced electroshock and drugging-was made at the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) World Mental Health Congress in Barcelos, Portugal. The address urged global alignment with the United Nations and World Health Organization mandates. Supporting the call was the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental-health industry watchdog that has long campaigned for a ban on coercive treatment.

Secured Signing and Reality Defender Partner to End Deepfake Fraud

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, announces a major step forward in fighting digital fraud. We’ve partnered with Reality Defender, the leader in real-time deepfake detection, to integrate a powerful new security layer into our services.

Informative Research EVP of Product Management Steve Schulz Named 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Executive Vice President of Product Management Steve Schulz has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors technology leaders and innovators whose work is transforming the housing and mortgage finance industry.

DocMagic’s Brian D. Pannell earns second HousingWire Tech Trendsetter honor

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc. announced today that its Chief eServices Executive Brian D. Pannell has been named one of HousingWire’s 2025 Tech Trendsetters. This marks Pannell’s second time receiving the award, an uncommon distinction that highlights his enduring leadership and influence in advancing digital mortgage transformation.

Frank Residences Redefines Memory Care with Innovative, Person-centered Programs Leading into Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month approaches in November, Frank Residences is spotlighting award-winning programs that are transforming memory care. The Bay Area’s leading nonprofit senior living community demonstrates how combining creativity, innovation, and thoughtfully designed environments can enrich the daily lives of people living with dementia and provide peace of mind for their families.

IRS Solutions Launches Partner Rewards Program, Empowering Tax Pros to Boost Earnings and Build Stronger Networks

VALENCIA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — IRS Solutions® announced the launch of its Partner Rewards Program, a new initiative that rewards tax professionals who refer their colleagues to the platform. This program not only expresses gratitude but also provides tax pros with an easy, recurring revenue opportunity while expanding the IRS Solutions community.

CCHR Warns: Mental Health Awareness Masking Drug and Shock Abuse

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each May and October, millions are urged to “raise awareness” for mental health through national and international campaigns, including World Mental Health Day in October. Yet, according to the mental health industry watchdog, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), many of the advocacy campaigns driving these observances are dominated by pharmaceutical interests and a biomedical model reliant on psychotropic drugs, electroshock, and even psychosurgery.

Silicon Valley Welcomes a Spiritual Innovator: New Ideal Scientology Mission Shines in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a renewed wave of excitement following the grand opening on September 21, 2025, the Church of Scientology Mission of Silicon Valley continues to make headlines as it solidifies its role as a cornerstone of spiritual growth and community service in the heart of Willow Glen, California.

Author Adir Biniamini Explores the Skills Behind Genuine Human Connection

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an age of constant digital interaction, many people feel less connected than ever. “The Art of Human Connection: Connecting, Solving, and Growing Insights for Professional and Personal Interaction” by Adir Biniamini (ISBN: 978-1779621962; Released June 2025 by Tellwell) addresses this challenge by offering readers practical tools for building stronger relationships, both personally and professionally.

New Fence Factory Website Highlights Customer-Focused Offerings, From Instant Quotes To Fire-Resistant Fencing

OXNARD, Calif., Oct. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For more than five decades, Fence Factory has been providing fencing materials and installation services across California. Even with a long history, the company’s leadership team didn’t want to rest on its laurels. It embarked on an effort to improve its website to best serve its customers in the modern age. The improved site has now officially launched.

CCHR Warns Disinformation Undermines Psychiatric Drug Death Toxicology Reporting

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a 50-year mental-health industry watchdog, is urging legislators to ensure that policy decisions are grounded in evidence-not in misinformation from vested interests. The appeal follows testimony before the Wyoming Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, which recently considered but postponed sponsorship of the proposed Wyoming Death Data Collection and Toxicology Transparency Act.

Sacramento’s Arden-Arcade Celebrates Opening of New Ideal Scientology Mission

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Marking a new chapter of service in California’s capital, the Ideal Scientology Mission of Riverpark opens its doors to unite communities, empower individuals and extend help to all who seek it.

HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced the launch of its 2025 Holiday Shopping Campaign

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced the launch of its 2025 Holiday Shopping Campaign, including dedicated festival pages, real-time coupon updates, and exclusive membership perks to help consumers save more during Halloween, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.

The Pantheory Research Organization is announcing its latest scientific research and related scientific journal-published papers and related information

CERRITOS, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pantheory Research Organization is announcing its latest scientific research and related scientific journal-published papers and related information. Our organization: The Pantheory Research Organization is the author of all the research papers to be discussed here.

California’s Ferret Ban: Inherited in 1933 – Never Determined

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After nearly eight months of waiting for public records, Legalize Ferrets (LegalizeFerrets.org) has obtained internal California Fish and Game Commission documents confirming that California’s ban on domestic ferrets was never based on scientific or administrative findings.

CCHR Says Conflicted Psychiatrists Created a Youth Drugging Crisis

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog, today warned that the surge in antidepressant prescriptions for adolescent girls represents a public health crisis fueled by financial conflicts of interest between psychiatry and the pharmaceutical industry. Between 2020 and 2022, Pediatrics reported a 130% increase in antidepressant prescribing for girls aged 12 to 17, while prescriptions for boys declined 7%.

FICO Joins CapitalW Collective as Corporate Development Partner, Reinforcing Commitment to Industry Education and Innovation

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces FICO® (NYSE:FICO), as a Corporate Development Partner – CapitalW Collective’s highest support tier. The partnership reinforces a shared mission to educate, elevate, and empower current and future leaders within mortgage.

California Safe Schools Marks 27 Years of Transformative Environmental Advocacy

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since its founding in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been at the forefront of protecting children, educators, and communities from toxic exposures. Through tireless advocacy, innovative policies, and community engagement, CSS has led groundbreaking efforts to promote safer school environments, advance environmental justice, and ensure transparency in environmental health.

Survey of World’s Archives Yields First Ever Master Directory, Boosting Access to History and Scientific Data

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Newsjunkie, the journalism site known for “Who’s Behind the News” articles, announced today the release of Guide to Public Archives, the news industry’s first comprehensive directory of historical, cultural, and scientific archives maintained for public access. The Guide is designed to serve researchers seeking information from the astonishing array of curated collections across the globe, some dating as far back as the 13th century.

The Exit Is Just the Beginning: Mark Fujiwara Unveils Intimate Conversations with Entrepreneurs Who Found Purpose After Selling Their Companies

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a timely response to the growing mental health crisis among successful entrepreneurs, wealth management veteran Mark Fujiwara has released “Beyond the Hustle: Finding Higher Purpose After the Exit” (ISBN: 978-1964377582 [ebook]; 978-1964377575 [paperback]; 978-1964377568 [hardcover] Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).