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2,389 California parks risk permit loss after training deadline
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Nearly half of California’s mobilehome and RV parks were still not in compliance with the state’s Park Manager Training Program as of Aug. 18, putting annual operating permits at risk.
GoldenTree renews support for Student LunchBox in Los Angeles
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Student LunchBox says GoldenTree Asset Management has renewed its backing to expand campus food access and basic needs support for thousands of college students across Los Angeles County.
D&Y Integrated Psychiatry urges Californians to prioritize mental wellness
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D&Y Integrated Psychiatry is using National Wellness Month to push adults across California to seek early psychiatric evaluation for stress, anxiety, burnout and attention issues.
Micro Center ranks San Francisco as America's top AI city
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Micro Center’s new ranking of 85 U.S. cities puts San Francisco at No. 1 for AI strength, with Oakland, Washington, D.C., San Jose and Seattle rounding out the top five.
California Arts Council approves nearly $24.6 million for 1,200 grants
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The California Arts Council unanimously approved 2026 grant allocations at its Aug. 14 meeting in San Rafael, directing nearly $24.6 million to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and government units across California.
Former mental health nurse builds bookkeeping firm for therapists
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After more than 15 years in mental health nursing, Aretha Dirde launched AD Keeps The Books to handle bookkeeping for therapists, counselors and other behavioral health providers nationwide.
Rocket Doctor lands California network deal across five reimbursement channels
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Rocket Doctor AI says its subsidiary has signed a strategic provider network agreement in California that opens access across five healthcare channels, including commercial coverage, Medicare Advantage, workers’ compensation and auto medical.
Gentry Psychiatric targets demand for longer-term mental health care in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Gentry Psychiatric says it is responding to rising interest in deeper, relationship-based psychiatric care on California’s Central Coast.
California Intercontinental University rebrands as Crestmont University
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California Intercontinental University has rebranded as Crestmont University, signaling a new focus on accessible, career-driven online education for working professionals worldwide.
ONSITE says California aerospace plant cut energy use 10% and saved over $200,000 a year
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ONSITE Utility Services said a California aerospace manufacturer cut annual electricity use by more than 10% and saved over $200,000 a year after a facility-wide LED and power-quality upgrade.
California urologists promote minimally invasive prostate treatment
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Prestige Medical Group in Orange County is highlighting prostate artery embolization as an option for men with urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
Global Outbreak Solutions expands field training for animal health emergencies
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Global Outbreak Solutions says it is deploying expert teams and hands-on training across the Americas, Africa and Asia to strengthen readiness for animal disease outbreaks and other biosecurity threats.
MatchBest Group expands development of AI-assisted health platform HealNova
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MatchBest Group said on Aug. 18 that it is continuing development of HealNova, a digital health platform designed to combine AI-assisted health guidance, wellness tools, family care management and connected-device features.
Former Red Bull executive builds Surfwater into California lifestyle brand
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Surfwater California, founded by former Red Bull executive Serkan Barutcu, is positioning itself as more than a bottled water company.
Tarzana Treatment Centers sets Latinx mental health conference for Oct. 16 at CSUN
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Tarzana Treatment Centers will host its 2026 Annual Latinx Mental Health Conference on Oct. 16 at Cal State Northridge, with five continuing education credits available.
My Diabetes Tutor launches virtual pediatric nutrition program
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My Diabetes Tutor has launched Pediatric Nutrition Steps℠, a virtual Medical Nutrition Therapy program for children with overweight, obesity, prediabetes and other metabolic conditions.
Southern California businesses lean on private security as crime concerns rise
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Businesses across Southern California are expanding the use of private security guard services as they weigh property crime, theft, vandalism, and workplace safety risks.
LifeSync Malibu marks 10 years of residential behavioral health care
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LifeSync Malibu Behavioral Health is celebrating a decade in Malibu, with more than 700 clients treated across three Joint Commission-accredited residences.
MatchBest Group unveils AI platform portfolio across media, healthcare and enterprise
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MatchBest Group said Aug. 17 it is building a multi-platform AI portfolio spanning creative tools, streaming, health technology, enterprise automation and the creator economy.
Los Angeles coach pushes rest, not resilience, for burned-out women
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As National Wellness Month spotlights burnout, Los Angeles life coach Arecia Hester is calling on Black women and women of color to trade constant resilience for rest and healing.
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