Inc. Names Hagan Kappler to Its 2026 Female Founders 500 List

Hagan Kappler, co-founder and CEO of Daisy

Inc. 2026 Female Founders 500 recipient, Hagan Kappler

Inc.’s annual Female Founders list celebrates the nation’s most innovative women entrepreneurs, who collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in 2025

I’m honored to be included alongside so many talented women founders building incredible companies.”

— Hagan Kappler

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Daisy is proud to announce that Hagan Kappler, co-founder and CEO, has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list honoring the most dynamic women

Taste of Richmond Experience Returns March 28 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium, Richmond CA

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Taste of Richmond Experience 2026 Sponsors

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40 Food & Beverage Vendors Set to Gather at Richmond Memorial Auditorium

The Taste of Richmond Experience is about bringing people together around food and shared community pride . It’s an opportunity to celebrate the flavors and traditions that make up Richmond.”

— Vernon Whitmore, Executive Director of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce

RICHMOND, CA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Richmond Chamber of Commerce will host the 6th Annual Taste of Richmond Experience on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 4–7 PM at

PREMIERE OF CITIZENS OF PLANET EARTH, TV SERIES

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A groundbreaking 6-part documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the invisible systems of everyday waste

While the series explores the staggering reality of our global waste streams, its heartbeat is the community of innovators, activists, and everyday citizens who are building tangible, local solutions.”

— Shira Lane, Atrium CEO

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Citizens of Planet Earth, a new documentary-style TV series exploring the systems behind everyday waste, and the people working on real solutions, will premiere in Sacramento on Friday, March 13. Filmed in Sacramento, this series hired over 104 local creative makers,

HILL FARRER PARTNERS KEVIN BROGAN AND WILLIAM MEYERS NAMED AS DAILY JOURNAL TOP PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWYERS

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William A. Meyers

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners Kevin Brogan and William Meyers are named “Top Professional Responsibility Lawyers for 2026” by the Daily

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

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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

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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

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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

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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