The Addictions Academy Launches Giving Back Program Turning Parental Loss Into Lifesaving Impact

Tekla Johnson and her son Julian Rossi

Jenna James and her son BAM

Limited-enrollment program provides approved parents access to professional recovery-focused certification training at no cost.

I am proud to share that I am now a Certified Family Recovery Coach. I earned this in memory of my son, whom we lost to fentanyl poisoning nearly four years ago.”

— Tekla Johnson

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Addictions Academy® today announced the launch of its Giving Back Program, a powerful

PECG-Sponsored Bill Introduced to Maintain Flexible Telework for State Employees

AB 1729 would codify state policy requiring telework to be provided to the “fullest extent possible.”

We’re proud to sponsor AB 1729. This is the most cost-effective and efficient way for state government to serve the public.”

— PECG Exec. Dir. Ted Toppin

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG) today announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 1729, authored by Assembly Member Alex Lee (D–San Jose), to protect flexible telework options for PECG members and all eligible state employees.

AB 1729 underscores that flexible telework delivers cost-effective and efficient public

LevelUp MSP Leads the Shift as Managed Service Providers Redefine IT for Law and Accounting Firms

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Small professional firms are undergoing a quiet but significant transformation in how they manage technology. For decades, many law offices and accounting practices relied on reactive IT

Alejandro Hernandez Expands Los Angeles Probate Real Estate Program for Executors, Trustees, and Estate Attorneys

Alejandro Hernandez

Alejandro Hernandez, CEO of ARH Real Estate Group LLC, Expands Los Angeles Probate Real Estate Concierge Program for Executors, Trustees, and Estate Attorneys

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alejandro R. Hernandez, Esq., Founder and CEO of ARH Real Estate Group LLC, today announced the expanded launch of the firm’s Los Angeles Probate & Trust Real Estate Concierge Program, a specialized advisory and real-estate execution service

Top U.S. University Strengthens Application Security and Reduces Risk by 98% with CloudDefense.AI

Seeing a top U.S. university reduce application security risk by 98% reinforces our belief that AppSec outcomes come from prioritizing what’s truly exploitable-not drowning teams in noise.”

— Abhi Arora, COO at CloudDefense.AI

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A top U.S. university (name withheld due to confidentiality agreements) reported a 98% risk reduction in application security after integrating CloudDefense.AI into its application security workflow, according to an anonymized customer story published by CloudDefense.AI.

The published account describes an application environment with multiple development

New 'California College Move Checklist for Parents' Highlights Steps to Prevent Common Student Move-In Issues

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Los Angeles-based moving company 5 Points Moving has published a practical “California College Move Checklist for Parents” resource focused on planning, budgeting, packing, and day-of logistics for dorms, apartments, and off-campus housing across California.

The checklist is designed to help families

Solution Builders Launches Premier Construction Services in Santa Barbara and Montecito

A new general contractor delivering custom homes, luxury renovations, and design-build services backed by over 60 years of collective experience.

There is never a problem, only an opportunity to come up with a solution.”

— Mark Novell

SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Solution Builders, a newly formed general contracting company built on decades of trusted experience, is proud to announce its official introduction to the Santa Barbara and Montecito communities.

Founded in 2025, Solution Builders brings together over 60 years of collective industry

Historian Amy Shira Teitel Questions Cost, Purpose, and Impact of NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Ahead 2026 Launch Plans

Amy Shira Teitel

Amy Shira Teitel says past Moon missions delivered a clear purpose and impact, while Artemis II lacks clarity, rationale, and a justifiable cost

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the vicinity of the Moon for the first time in more than five decades, spaceflight historian Amy Shira Teitel is questioning the purpose, cost,

MCT® Receives HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Award for AI-Powered Capital Markets Innovation

MCT wins HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Award for AI-powered capital markets innovation, honored for Atlas AI driving secure, real-time hedge decisions.

This recognition reflects our commitment to responsible innovation that directly improves decision-making and performance for capital markets teams operating in volatile market conditions.”

— Phil Rasori, COO of MCT

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has been named a winner of HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Award, recognizing the most innovative and impactful technology companies transforming the mortgage industry.

HousingWire’s Tech100 Award spotlights organizations revolutionizing the mortgage

From Silicon Valley to Bengaluru: Roger Spitz Solidifies Status as #1 Futurist Keynote Speaker for 2026

Roger Spitz Keynote Talk - Nasscom (Bangalore, India)

Flagship Keynotes: The Visionary Trilogy by Roger Spitz

Disrupt With Impact by Roger Spitz Endorsed by 4 Prestigious Awards

Roger Spitz Keynote for Nasscom - Sketchnote

Manoj K. Raut, CEO of the Institute of Directors, India with Roger Spitz

With Spitz’s Landmark 2026 Global Tour, Leading Futurist Unveils “Strategic Imperatives” for India as a Superpower in the age of Metaruptions

India is setting the global benchmark for how to build agency in an unpredictable world - through systems innovation, not certainty.”

— Disruptive Futures Institute

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Roger Spitz has solidified his position as the world’s leading voice on uncertainty, earning the title of #1 Global Futurist Keynote Speaker for 2026. Fresh from his 12th visit to India, Spitz recently concluded a landmark series of

Kitchen Depot Expands Wholesale & Retail Kitchen Supply Operations in Vernon, CA

kitchen tools and accessories

Tea Kettle

Cup Sets for the Kitchen

storage products

Tea Pot

A Southern California kitchen supply organization serving wholesale and retail markets through centralized distribution and physical store locations.

VERNON, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kitchen Depot, a California-based kitchen supply organization operating across wholesale and retail channels, continues to structure and expand its service offerings for kitchenware distribution in Southern California. Established as a wholesale supplier and later extended into retail operations, the company maintains

Rocco’s Honda and Acura Specialists Introduces Affordable Oil Changes for All

Logo - Rocco Honda And Acura Specialists.

Oil Filter - Rocco Honda And Acura Specialists.

Hybrid Vehicle Mechanic - Rocco Honda And Acura Specialists.

Car Repair and Maintenance - Rocco Honda And Acura Specialists.

Rocco’s Honda and Acura Specialists now offers affordable oil changes for all vehicles, combining quality service, expert care, and competitive pricing.

PALMDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rocco’s Honda & Acura Specialists, a service provider specializing in Honda and Acura vehicles, announces the introduction of affordable oil

City Year Bay Area Hosts Annual ‘Paint the Town Yellow’ Gala to Celebrate Service and Support Bay Area Students

Gala brings together civic and business leaders to invest in student success and the future of education in the Bay Area

MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WHAT:
City Year Bay Area will host its annual Paint the Town Yellow Gala, an inspiring evening bringing together civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders to celebrate the impact of

Freshpaint and MNTN Partner to Transform CTV Into a Top Performance Channel for Healthcare Marketers

The partnership brings privacy-first attribution to Connected TV, helping healthcare marketers measure impact and protect patient privacy.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Freshpaint, a healthcare marketing performance platform, today announced its integration with MNTN (NYSE: MNTN), the technology platform that brings performance marketing to Connected TV (CTV).

This strategic partnership enables healthcare marketers to run measurable CTV campaigns while maintaining compliance with privacy laws. By combining MNTN Performance TV

All State Appliance Repair Expands Miele Appliance Repair Service Coverage in San Francisco

All State Appliance Repair Expands Miele Service in San Francisco

Expanded technician availability and optimized scheduling improve response times for Miele appliance repairs citywide

Fast, expert Miele repairs done right the first time.”

— Igor Lyustin, Founder of All State Appliance Repair

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- All State Appliance Repair announced the expansion of its Miele appliance repair service coverage across San Francisco,

GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER TRAVIS MALLOY, TO RELEASE 3 NEW SINGLES, an EP and HOST GRAMMY BRUNCH

2026 MBT Grammy Brunch

Two-Time Grammy Nominee Travis Malloy

Travis Malloy and the Urban Worship Collective EP | THE BLESSING

​​Malloy's MBT Gra​mmy Brunch ​Will Honor Casting Exec Robi Reed ​& Three-Time Grammy-Nominated Deitrick Haddon on 1/31 at The SunRose​, West Hollywood​, CA

Honored to ​create an opportunity where influential leaders are recognized for their contributions to culture, community, and creativity. Grateful for today's performers who support the vision!”

— Travis Malloy Singer | Songwriter | Producer. MBT Brunch Curator

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Two-time Grammy-nominee, Travis Malloy, in conjunction with the brand he founded, MILLIONS. BILLIONS. TRILLIONS.™ will

Scientists Highlight the Hidden Stress Chemistry of Big Sporting Events — and Why Alcohol May be a Poor Way to Cope

Is the Super Bowl Going Hard on Your Heart? How Game Day Drama and Drinking Can Impact Cardiovascular Health

There’s a contradiction here, people reach for alcohol to relax during intense games, but physiologically it often adds another layer of stimulation on top of an already activated stress response.”

— Professor David Nutt, CSO SENTIA Spirits

SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the Super Bowl approaches, much of the conversation focuses on advertising, alcohol consumption and the growing visibility of

Tide Rock Expands EMS Platform with Acquisition of Analog Technologies, Deepening Aerospace & Defense Capabilities

Analog Technologies adds specialized A&D-certified capabilities to Tide Rock’s EMS platform.

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tide Rock, an unlevered buyout firm with a portfolio of economically resilient B2B businesses, announced the acquisition of Analog Technologies. The acquisition expands Tide Rock’s electronics manufacturing services

Thompson Builders Corporation Breaks Ground on $3M Treasure Island Ferry Terminal Building Project

Treasure Island Ferry Terminal Building Project Rendering

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Thompson Builders Corporation (TBC) is proud to announce the start of construction on the $3,047,000 Treasure Island Ferry Terminal Building Project, a community-focused initiative aimed at enhancing transit access and public amenities for residents and visitors of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island.

The Treasure Island Ferry Terminal

International Puzzle Day Turns January 29 Into a Puzzle Party

Jodi Jill, Puzzle Day founder

Puzzle Day, also known as International Puzzle Day, is celebrated on January 29. Start a puzzle, share with Friend, and get involved with Puzzle Day activities.

“Puzzle Day is all about the puzzles. Celebrate with us on January 29”

— Jodi Jill

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What puzzle will you play on January 29, better known as Puzzle Day? Puzzle parties are happening around the world as puzzles bring

ARS is Voted One of the 'Best Places to Work' in the North Bay

ARS Roofing & Gutters earns 2025 Best Places to Work, celebrating an inclusive culture, strong teamwork, and community impact across the North Bay.

...for them to vote after working here for 20 years and still be able to say 'this is the best place to work,' I feel that tells our clients who we are are a company.”

— Letitia Hanke

SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ARS Roofing & Gutters, a leading roofing and gutter contractor in Sonoma County, has been honored as one of the Best Places to Work by The Press Democrat’s North Bay Business

Electric Two-Wheel Tractors for Small Farms at EcoFarm 2026

Founder Steve Heckeroth on his e2T electric two-wheel tractor

Renewables e2T is a modular, electric two-wheel tractor, working on farms today

Visit Renewables.com to learn more

Steve Heckeroth to present Renewables’ e2T electric two-wheel tractor in a panel on practical, small to mid-scale farm technology

The e2T is a remote-controlled versatile tractor that can operate all the same implements of traditional 2-wheel tractors, without the noise, exhaust and strength necessary to maneuver them.”

— Steve Heckeroth

PACIFIC GROVE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Steve Heckeroth, founder of Renewables Inc, will present and participate in a panel discussion at EcoFarm Conference 2026 on January 24 at the Asilomar State Beach & Conference Grounds. EcoFarm 2026, which is organized by the Organic Farming Association, runs January 21–24 and brings together more

The World’s First Photorealistic AI Feature Film Arrives February 10, 2026

Deep Frame fills its industry screening ahead of a Feb 10 premiere, marking a milestone as the first photorealistic AI-rendered feature set for theaters.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Industry Screening Reaches Full Capacity as Premiere Date Announced for Landmark AI-Rendered Feature Film. The industry screening of the forthcoming feature film, Deep Frame, produced by Mindatorium Motion Picture Studios and presented by Echos TV, has now reached full capacity, with all seats filled following strong interest from industry professionals. In response to demand, the official premiere has been scheduled for February 10 at The Culver Theater in Los Angeles.

The film, a dynamic noir musical, is being recognized as the first feature length,

The Inaugural Silicon Valley AI Film Festival Successfully Held in Silicon Valley, U.S.

Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Visual Storytelling

SILICON VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural Silicon Valley AI Film Festival (SVAIFF), title-sponsored by Pollo AI, was successfully held from January 10 to 11, 2026, in Silicon Valley, United States. Centered on

Netverse Releases Raychel, a Context-Aware AI Companion Designed to Interact with People — Not Just Commands

Context-Aware Intelligence

Long-Term Memory and the Emotional Loop

Interaction, Designed for People

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Netverse announced the launch of Raychel, a new generation AI companion alarm clock. Designed for personal spaces such as the bedroom, Raychel introduces a context-aware interaction philosophy that separates functional efficiency from emotional presence — redefining how people interact with everyday AI devices.

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly