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The Next Big Collectible Toy Trend is a Fuzzy Friend You Make Yourself
Imagine a soft plush, a creative experience and giggles all rolled into one. Enter CruffleNuts. CruffleNuts are mix and match character kits for kids, teens and fun adults and they are launching on Kickstarter Sunday, September 20. - September 18, 2026 - Nuts Like Us
Rob Merrill Named CEO of TFives, Life Sciences AI Compliance
TFives appoints 25-year healthcare regulatory veteran as CEO to lead enterprise adoption of compliance-ready AI governance for the Life Sciences industry. - September 17, 2026 - TFives
Hodson P.I. Expands Into Texas, Bringing More Than Two Decades of Investigative Experience to the State
85-employee investigative firm expands operations to better serve insurance, legal and corporate clients across California and Texas - September 15, 2026 - Hodson P.I., LLC
Polycopy Launches Strategy Bots for Copy Trading on Polymarket
Polycopy, a leading copy trading platform for Polymarket, today launched Strategy Bots. A Strategy Bot is an Auto Copy Bot that copies other Polymarket traders within a set strategy. The launch includes six proprietary strategies covering sports, politics, and other themes. - September 15, 2026 - Polycopy
Ultimate Dads Unplugged Podcast Launched on August 8 on YouTube
Tune in for an engaging and insightful experience with Ultimate Dads: Unplugged. Hosted by three prominent figures in both sports and business—Dwyane Wade Sr., LaVar Ball, and Quenton Brown Sr. This podcast promises to deliver “Straight up: conversations that connect.” - September 15, 2026 - Ultimate Dads: Unplugged
DinkyBalls™ Appoints Ventura Brand Licensing as Exclusive EMEA Licensing Representative for expansion and launch at Brand Licensing Europe 2026
DinkyBalls™, the character-based pickleball lifestyle brand, has appointed Ventura Brand Licensing as its exclusive EMEA licensing representative. Working with global agency Westbridge Licensing, Ventura will expand DinkyBalls into new consumer product categories and launch the international program at Brand Licensing Europe 2026. - September 15, 2026 - Westbridge Licensing
Zojirushi America Announces Leadership Transition as Tatsu Yamasaki Retires After 43 Years
Zojirushi America is entering a new chapter as President & CEO Tatsu Yamasaki retires at the end of September 2026 after 43 years with the company. As one of the founding members of Zojirushi America, Yamasaki helped lead the company through significant growth, establishing the brand as a market leader in premium rice cookers and breadmakers while expanding its product offerings and direct-to-consumer presence. Takatsugu “Taka” Yamada will succeed him as President & CEO on October 1, 2026. - September 14, 2026 - Zojirushi America Corporation
Rocksiii Turns Heartbreak Into a World of Her Own with "Don’t Go"
Emerging pop artist Rocksiii introduces a new chapter of her artistry with “Don’t Go,” an emotionally driven release inspired by the complicated feelings that remain after a relationship falls apart. Blending nostalgic pop influences with a darker, more personal edge, Rocksiii transforms heartbreak into music, visuals, and an immersive creative concept that invites listeners into her world. - September 14, 2026 - Rocksiii
Washington, DC Crowned America's "Horniest" City as New Data Reveals Where OnlyFans Obsession is Strongest
OnlyLocate launches with new OnlySearch data revealing America’s ‘horniest’ city and the surprising locations driving OnlyFans demand. The research reveals the states with the highest demand for local creators and shows just how specific some regional interests can be, such as 1 in 8 Utah users clicking on Mormon-themed creators – 31 times the national rate. - September 10, 2026 - OnlyLocate
Pacific World Marketing LLC and Maine Outdoors Solutions LLC Announce Launch of Newly Licensed Patent; The Deerfly Hat Band
A simple innovation with remarkable impact gives hikers, hunters, anglers, gardeners, landscapers, and outdoor enthusiasts an immediate, chemical-free way to stop relentless deerflies before they bite. Two companies committed to solving real-world problems with practical innovation have joined forces to introduce what will become one of the most talked-about outdoor accessories of the season. - September 09, 2026 - Pacific World Marketing
New Sales Data Shows a Nearly $2 Million Premium for Restored Historic Homes in Lafayette Square
Two 2026 sales in the Lafayette Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in West Adams, including a restored Paul R. Williams home that closed at $4.2 million, show buyers paying $1.4 million to $1.9 million more for a finished historic restoration than an unrestored comparable, according to Los Angeles real estate agent Debbie Pisaro of Coastline 840. - September 09, 2026 - Coastline 840
South West Logistics Expands White-Glove Recovery Capabilities with Rapid Response in South Dakota
South West Logistics completed an urgent white-glove recovery in Rapid City, South Dakota, after the original delivery team was unable to place two large pharmaceutical refrigerators. SWL quickly coordinated local resources to complete the job, demonstrating its ability to solve difficult medical equipment and final-mile delivery challenges. - September 09, 2026 - South West Logistics Inc.
"Courage of the Spirit II" Now Released by Norbert Weinberg
Eight decades after his liberation from the Nazis and the Soviets, the account of Rabbi Dr. William Weinberg imprisonments and escapes has been reissued in a new, expanded edition. - September 09, 2026 - Norbert Weinberg
Limitless Metals Expands Precious Metals Education and Product Selection for Gold and Silver Investors
Limitless Metals is expanding its investor education resources and physical precious metals product selection, helping consumers learn about gold, silver, platinum, palladium, Precious Metals IRAs and direct ownership. - September 07, 2026 - Limitless Metals
3rd Edition of Bay Area Women Open T20 Cricket Powered by 3 Minor League Teams - Blazers, Grizzlies and Strikers
The three Bay Area Minor League Cricket franchises, Silicon Valley Strikers, San Ramon Grizzlies, and Bay Blazers—have joined forces to host this year’s tournament under the Bay Area Women’s Open T20 banner. This collaboration creates a unified platform to elevate women’s cricket across the Bay Area and USA. - September 05, 2026 - Bay Area Open Cricket
Carbon Fiber Recycling’s rCF Microfiber Delivers Spec-Compliant Plastic Shrinkage Crack Control in Concrete at Just 0.25 lb/yd³
CFR’s rCF Microfiber cut plastic-shrinkage crack width 42.4% at 0.25 lb/yd³ and 75% at 0.75 lb/yd³, with far lower embodied carbon than polypropylene microfiber. - September 03, 2026 - Carbon Fiber Recycling, LLC
Guatemala Welcomes Its Citizens Home During Los Angeles Celebration of Guatemalan Heritage
Guatemalans living in the greater Los Angeles area gathered at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International in Hollywood for a special community event that provided an opportunity to meet directly with prominent Guatemalan officials, learn about developments in Guatemala, and discover ways they can participate in and contribute to their country while living abroad. - September 03, 2026 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre
e:cue Joins Built-On Databricks Partner Program as Bronze Tier Partner, Powering Data Transformation for GTM Leaders
e:cue (Path Ahead, Inc.), the AI data intelligence platform behind Cue, has joined the Databricks Built On partner program as a Bronze partner. As a Built On partner, e:cue conducts all data transformation on the Databricks Lakehouse — giving GTM leaders in education, EdTech, and training access to enterprise-grade data infrastructure without the internal data team it normally requires. - September 02, 2026 - Path Ahead, Inc., d/b/a e:cue
Black Southern Artist AYANNA Honors Dolly Parton with "Jolene," Connecting Alabama, Compton, and a Generational Literacy Story
The college professor, songwriter, and producer pays tribute to her childhood hero while revealing how Parton's storytelling influences original songs, including “Jolene” and “Savannah.” - August 28, 2026 - Ayanna Henderson Agency
New Research Reveals the Post-Booking Gaps in Corporate Travel
New Christopherson research reveals significant post-booking gaps in corporate travel, especially around trip changes, self-service, and disruption support. Based on a survey of 123 U.S. travel professionals, the findings show that only 10% say their current booking tools support travelers “very effectively” during unplanned disruptions. - August 28, 2026 - Christopherson Business Travel
Yalil Guerra Presents "Viva La Hispanidad" Featuring Two World Premieres in Pasadena
Hispano String Quartet performs contemporary classical music from Cuba, Costa Rica, and Mexico, including world premieres by Francisco Castillo and Jorge Maletá and a 2014 Latin GRAMMY-nominated composition. - August 27, 2026 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Jurupa Valley Embroidery Expands Custom Stitching, Sublimation and Vinyl Printing Services for Riverside County Businesses, Schools and Local Groups.
Jurupa Valley Embroidery, based in Riverside, CA, is seeing rising demand for its custom embroidery, sublimation printing, and vinyl design services. The company offers mobile consultations, design proofing, and no-charge local delivery across Riverside County. - August 25, 2026 - Jurupa Valley Embroidery
Long Beach Actor Ray Buffer Delivers Villainous Force in Sci-Fi Western Short at Inaugural Long Beach Film Festival
A new Film Festival launches in Long Beach, California, and Long Beach actor, Ray Buffer appears there in "The Lord of All Future Space and Time." - August 25, 2026 - Ray Buffer Productions LLC
Ruth Drabkin Takes the Revealations Universe to the Skies with Revealations: Airways
Author Ruth Drabkin expands her Revealations universe with Revealations: Airways, a new Travel Mystery Fiction novel following former teacher Wren McReynolds as she goes undercover as a flight attendant to investigate the murders of three flight attendants. - August 25, 2026 - Ruth Drabkin
ServCo Pools Named Tallahassee’s Best Pool Contractor for Third Consecutive Year
Local pool builder earns BusinessRate’s Best of 2026 Award, continuing its three-year record of recognition. - August 24, 2026 - Servco Pools Inc
Pacific Palacio Brings the Largest New Homes in Quartz Hill
20-foot ceilings, 15-foot waterfall kitchen islands, grand staircases, and 10,000+ square foot homesites anchor Pacific Communities' flagship Antelope Valley launch. - August 24, 2026 - Pacific Communities
Secret Room Events Hosted Star-Studded Red-Carpet Style Lounge
Secret Room Events Red Carpet Style Lounge nominees, select talent and media. - August 23, 2026 - Secret Room Events
Evan Huynh Joins GD Commercial Real Estate
GD Commercial Real Estate proudly welcomes Evan Huynh, an experienced broker, investor, business owner, and founding president of VNARP. Evan joins his longtime mentor, John Luk, to expand commercial real estate opportunities throughout Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area, helping landlords, tenants, investors, and business owners achieve long-term growth and financial success. - August 19, 2026 - GD Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery Coming to Pala Casino
Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery brings its signature blend of country anthems and heartfelt storytelling to Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort’s Event Center on Saturday, October 24. Fans can expect favorites including “Something to Be Proud Of,” “Lucky Man,” “Gone” and “Hell Yeah,” along with new music from the 2026 EP Home Run. Tickets are on sale now, with the concert beginning at 8 p.m. - August 19, 2026 - Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort
Health Roads Files Ten Provisional Patent Applications Across Medicaid Revenue Cycle, Interoperability, Program Enrollment, and Social Health Information Exchange
Company-held portfolio spans SocialRCM®, QConnect™, and NextCareEngage™ product lines and its social health information exchange infrastructure; first filing enters production this year. - August 18, 2026 - Health Roads, LLC
Practice San Francisco Expands Specialized Youth and Family Mental Health Care with New Locations in Potrero Hill, Noe Valley and Larchmont Village, Los Angeles
Child and adolescent specialty outpatient center Practice San Francisco expands high quality in-person child, teen, and family mental health supports with two new locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and a third new location in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles. Practice provides evidence-based mental health intervention and education/early intervention services through outpatient clinics and innovative school and employer partnerships. - August 18, 2026 - Practice San Francisco
USC Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit Honors Top Industry Leaders in Record-Breaking 14th Year
The 14th Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit concluded last week, hosted by the USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute, this year’s summit convened a global community to address key challenges and opportunities in the supply chain sector. The 14th Summit saw... - August 18, 2026 - USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute
OUMURS Launches New Oumurs-361S Dual-Certified Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet for Safe Everyday Riding
OUMURS Accessory Industrial Limited launches the Oumurs-361S: a full-face helmet that proves premium protection doesn't require a premium price. The lightweight, aerodynamic design delivers cooling and comfort for daily riders without sacrificing safety—backed by both ECE 22.06 and DOT FMVSS 218 certifications. Now available on Amazon, Oumurs.com, TikTok Shop, and eBay. - August 14, 2026 - OUMURS Accessory Industrial Limited
GenRocket Launches Proof of Value Program to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of AI-Powered Unstructured Data Privacy
Fixed-price evaluation enables organizations to validate AI-assisted document redaction while reducing adoption risk and accelerating privacy-safe testing and AI initiatives. - August 13, 2026 - GenRocket, Inc.
Andrea W. Lee Honored as a VIP for Summer 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Andrea W. Lee, of Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized as a VIP for Summer 2026 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of coaching. She is included in... - August 12, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Defensive Networks Joins Anthropic's Cyber Verification Program (CVP), Unlocking Frontier AI for Client Penetration Testing and Adversarial Simulation
Verified access to Claude's full dual-use reasoning capabilities deepens exploitability analysis, red and purple team engagements, and security control validation for Defensive Networks’ clients. - August 10, 2026 - Defensive Networks, LLC
"Chronicle of an Unquiet Age" Launches as a Living Historical Archive "Where History Lives"
Stretching more than the length of a football field when displayed side by side, the 148 original oil paintings in Chronicle of an Unquiet Age document six years of political, cultural, economic, and global events as they happen. Created in real time by artist Cynthia Warden, the collection transforms today's headlines into tomorrow's historical record — "Where History Lives." - August 06, 2026 - Chronicle of an Unquiet Age
Second Marcello Hernández Show Added at Pala Casino Following Sellout
Following the sellout of Marcello Hernández's original Aug. 28 performance, Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort has added a second show. Both performances will now be held in the Event Center at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Hernández stars on Saturday Night Live and recently released his Netflix comedy special American Boy. Tickets for the newly added performance are on sale now. Guests must be 21 or older. - August 05, 2026 - Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort
TGC Worldwide Launches National "Power of Caring" Campaign with Dr. Tony Nader and the David Lynch Foundation
The David Lynch Foundation is dedicating the year ahead to The Power of Caring, a national initiative inspired by neuroscientist Dr. Tony Nader's new book (Hay House), now #1 in its category on Amazon. Joined by Maria Shriver, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, and Marianne Williamson, the effort brings evidence-based tools to caregivers, first responders, and health workers, 46% of whom report burnout per the CDC. It builds on 21 years of Foundation work serving 1.5 million people worldwide. - July 31, 2026 - TGC Worldwide
The Pointe Malibu to Present Specialty Care Research at Transform Trauma Oxford 2026 Conference Alongside Global Industry Leaders
The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center will participate in the Transform Trauma Oxford 2026 conference, held in Oxford, UK, from September 14–17, 2026. As the world’s largest trauma, mental health, and wellbeing conference, the event will feature over 100 speakers and 6,000 attendees, focusing on the neurophysiological mechanics of recovery. - July 31, 2026 - The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center
Orange County Businesses Are Trading Celebrity Endorsements for College Athletes, and the Numbers Back Them Up
After a celebrity campaign that got views but didn't move the needle, Orange County Soccer Club paid 31 college athletes from seven sports to tell its story instead. The content pulled 198,600+ views at 6.1% average engagement, 3.84 times the Instagram influencer average. - July 30, 2026 - Contested
Diamond Veneer Travel Jewelry Announces New Wholesale Partnership Program for Luxury Spa Boutiques and Hotels Gift Shops
“We are excited to partner with properties that value innovation and guest comfort,” said Yaacov Hassidim, Founder of Diamond Veneer. “Our memo program removes barriers to retail success, so spa directors can focus on what matters most: creating an unforgettable atmosphere.” He added: “Our jewelry collections offer partners exceptional profit margins of up to 5x, pairing luxury aesthetics with the travel-friendly durability that wellness guests demand." - July 30, 2026 - Diamond Veneer Travel Jewelry
Lauren Johnson-Norris Selected to the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Johnson Criminal Law Group is proud to announce that founder Lauren Johnson-Norris has been selected to the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list, a distinction awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys in Southern California. - July 29, 2026 - Johnson Criminal Law Group
Ontario Ranch, Ontario, and Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market Holds Steady Amid Continued New Construction Growth, Q2 2026
Ward & Thomas Group's Q2 2026 market snapshot shows steady conditions in Ontario, Ontario Ranch, and Rancho Cucamonga, with median home prices between $665K and $785K. New construction from Landsea, Brookfield, Lennar, KB Home, and Richmond American continues to drive growth, alongside new retail at The Ranch at Model Colony. REALTORS® Edward Ward and Steven Thomas, who live in the community, share what it means for local buyers and sellers. - July 28, 2026 - Ward & Thomas Group
Lauren Johnson-Norris, CEO of Johnson Criminal Law Group, Featured as "The Face of Criminal Law" in Orange Coast Magazine
Lauren Johnson-Norris, CEO of Johnson Criminal Law Group, is featured as "The Face of Criminal Law" in Orange Coast Magazine's July 2026 issue. Her practice focuses on criminal defense and juvenile dependency law. With over two decades of experience, she has served as appellate counsel in landmark cases including In re Drake M. and chairs the Orange County Human Relations Commission. - July 26, 2026 - Johnson Criminal Law Group
Salt Security Introduces the Industry's Largest Policy Library for Agentic AI Governance
Salt Security's Policy Hub has reached 100 pre-built policies, creating the industry's first app store for agentic security governance. The milestone gives enterprise security teams an immediately deployable library covering APIs, MCP servers, agent permissions, authentication and compliance — with 61 policies activating automatically on day one and 12+ purpose-built for agentic AI. Eight compliance frameworks included. - July 21, 2026 - Salt Security
Supply Chain Leaders and Innovators Will Gather in Long Beach, California, on August 13–14, 2026, for the 14th Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit
The USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute (USC Kendrick GSCI) is proud to announce the 14th Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit, taking place on August 13 and 14, 2026, at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown. Recognized as one of the nation’s premier supply... - July 18, 2026 - USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute
The Next Generation of Stand-Up Goes Live: VEEPS Partners with Helium Comedy to Stream the "Funniest Person Competition"
Featuring Eight 2-Hour Live Showdowns From Top Comedy Markets Across the Country, the Highly Anticipated Tournament Series Premieres Sunday, July 19, 2026 on VEEPS. - July 17, 2026 - VEEPS
Midnight Sun Explores the Beauty and Fragility of Earth's Polar Frontiers
Photographer Joseph Seif has spent years capturing global campaigns for some of the world's largest brands, but it was during an assignment in Antarctica with National Geographic Expeditions that his artistic direction took a profound turn. Witnessing the visible effects of climate change and increasing human activity across the polar regions inspired a body of work that would eventually become Midnight Sun, a new photography book published by Daylight Books. - July 15, 2026 - Joseph Seif Visuals LLC
Italian Red Clay Tradition Finds a New Home in California: Coach Zibu Ncube and Manfredi Vergine Developing American Tennis Talent
Italian coach Manfredi Vergine and California coach Zibu Ncube are bringing the European red-clay tradition to Southern California. Training on a rare backyard red clay court, they emphasize footwork, patience, endurance, and long-term development. - July 14, 2026 - The Tennis Compound