Ascendo AI Reflects on Key HTM and Clinical Engineering Conversations from AAMI eXchange 2026

Workforce Transition, Knowledge Loss, and Responsible AI Adoption Emerged as Major Themes Across Healthcare Technology Management

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At AAMI eXchange 2026, one message consistently surfaced across conversations with HTM leaders, clinical engineers, BMETs, and healthcare service organizations: the

SAN MATEO COUNTY SELECTS TOOTRiS TO SUPPORT $10 MILLION CHILD CARE INITIATIVE

TOOTRiS Child Care on Demand

New Child Care Hub and Tri-Share Pilot Will Help Families Find Care and Reduce Costs

Child Care is a public need that has been treated like a private luxury for far too long,”

— Supervisor Jackie Speier

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors' unanimous approval of a $10 million Child Care investment, TOOTRiS has been selected to power the County's new Childcare Central Initiative, helping families find care, access financial assistance, and reduce the cost of care.

The initiative includes two programs: the SMC Child Care Hub, a countywide Child Care

Overlooked Rodent Bait Stations Could Put Orange County Homes at Risk

All of Our Rodent Stations are Labeled

Overlooked rodent bait stations may put Orange County, CA homes at risk. Local pest experts explain why routine inspections are essential.

Bait stations aren't set it and forget it. They need regular inspections and fresh bait to help keep rodents away.”

— Shimmy Strzelczyk

LAGUNA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As concerns regarding rodents and property owners' ability to manage rodent problems in Orange County continue to grow, Shimmy Pest Control OC is urging homeowners to give

PsychPlus Expands Access to Quality Behavioral Health Care with a New Clinic in Riverside, California

PsychPlus Cuts Ribbon on New Riverside, California Behavioral Health Clinic

Community Leaders Join PsychPlus for Riverside Clinic Ribbon Cutting

PsychPlus Honored with State Recognition at Riverside Clinic Grand Opening

Community leaders, elected officials, and residents celebrate the opening of a new mental health center serving the Riverside community.

RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PsychPlus, a leading integrated behavioral health company, celebrated the successful grand opening of its newest behavioral health clinic in Riverside,

Kubota & Craig Launches Irvine Car Accident Knowledge Hub to Help Crash Victims Navigate Claims on I‑5 and I‑405

Kubota & Craig serves injured drivers as an Irvine‑based personal injury law firm.

Irvine car accident guides and checklists to help injured drivers avoid costly mistakes, prove fault, and protect their legal rights after serious crashes.

IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kubota & Craig, an Irvine‑based personal injury law firm, has launched a new Irvine Car Accident Knowledge Hub with dozens of interconnected articles designed to help crash victims on I‑5,

Akamai Co-Founder and Early Google Investor Randall Kaplan Launches Extreme Preparation™ Coaching

Randall Kaplan

A 25-year proven methodology helping leaders and investors at every level transform raw ambition into consistent, exceptional execution

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Randall Kaplan, co-founder of Akamai Technologies and early investor in Google, today announced the launch of Extreme Preparation™ Coaching, a performance methodology developed over more than two

BRIGHT START ED-TECH ANNOUNCES DR. LUIS R. VALENTINO AS VICE PRESIDENT AND SECURES FIRST STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FROM LVLUP

**Bright Start welcomes Dr. Luis Valentino as VP and secures its first investment from LvlUp, fueling growth and innovation.**

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Luis Valentino to our leadership team. Luis brings an extraordinary combination of educational leadership, innovation and vision that will help take us to the next level”

— Gary Surdam

CHINO HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bright Start Ed-Tech today announced the appointment of Dr. Luis R. Valentino as Vice President, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth and its mission to transform

LATIN MUSIC MONTH™ RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES WITH EXPANDED TWO-DAY CONFERENCE FOR 2026

Latin Music Month™ returns to Los Angeles September 30–October 1, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LATIN MUSIC MONTH™ RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES WITH EXPANDED TWO-DAY CONFERENCE FOR 2026

High-resolution images and artwork can be downloaded HERE

September 30 – Single-Day Ticket: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B0064D8E86F5CE3
2-Day Pass: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B0064D8B7114353
October 1 – Single-Day Ticket: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B0064D8EA555DC5

Following a successful inaugural year that brought

Heat Is Now OSHA’s Biggest Inspection Trigger On-Site

A field manager reviews safety conditions and documentation on an active worksite, ensuring compliance with site inspection and OSHA standards.

Two workers on site speak with a community representative, demonstrating respect, transparency, and accountability during active operations.

A field-ready site inspection app helps teams document hazards, track corrective actions, and maintain compliance in real time.

Heat hazards dominate OSHA enforcement in 2026 while digital site inspection software becomes essential for proving real-time compliance in the field.

Employers are responsible for providing a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm”

— OSHA General Duty Clause (OSH Act of 1970, Section 5(a)(1))

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Site Inspection Software Is Becoming the Backbone of OSHA Compliance in 2026

There is no finalized federal heat standard. There is, however, a federal enforcement

Paradise Casino To Host Early Independence Day Celebration On July 3rd

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Paradise Casino To Host Early Independence Day Celebration On July 3rd

Kick Off Fourth of July Weekend with Family-Friendly Fun, Fireworks & Live Entertainment

WINTERHAVEN, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paradise Casino is kicking off Fourth of July weekend with an evening of family-friendly fun during its Early Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3 from 6pm – 10pm in the South

Dr. Jay Grossman on Enamel Health and Fluoride-Free Protection: 'Don't Let Your Smile Crack Under Pressure'

Dr. Jay Grossman

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A bright smile may turn heads, but according to Los Angeles celebrity dentist Dr. Jay Grossman, the true foundation of oral health lies beneath the

Senator Hurtado Champions ACA 20 to Strengthen California’s Rainy Day Fund

Sacramento, Calif. (June 25, 2026)—Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield), announced the passage of ACA 20, the Save for California’s Future Act, a constitutional amendment she authored to strengthen California’s Rainy Day Fund and better prepare the state for economic uncertainty.

“Families across the Central Valley understand what it means to stretch every dollar and

Lagoon Valley Expands with New Builders, More Floorplans, Larger Estate-Style Lots

Lagoon Valley, the Bay Area’s first environmentally sustainable Conservation Community

Lagoon Valley, the Bay Area’s first environmentally sustainable Conservation Community

In Lagoon Valley, Bay Area buyers can enjoy nature right outside their door. It is truly a live-work-play community built on sustainable principles.”

— Curt Johansen, Lagoon Valley’s Development Director

VACAVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lagoon Valley, the Bay Area’s first environmentally sustainable Conservation Community, continues to expand with the addition of luxury residences from D.R. Horton and K.

Governor Newsom Signs SB 623 (Umberg) to Protect Accident Victims and Strengthen Rideshare Safety

New law protects patients from excessive medical bills while enhancing rideshare safety and accountability.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 623 the Fair Medical Billing & Rideshare Safety Act, legislation that protects accident victims from unnecessary treatment and excessive medical charges while strengthening rideshare safety and accountability. 

"SB 623 is a testament to the fact that the best public policy is often built through

Avorino Highlights How Rising Construction Costs Are Shaping ADU Planning in Orange County

Avorino highlights how rising construction costs are shaping ADU planning, budgeting, feasibility review, and project scope decisions in Orange County.

Avorino explains how rising construction costs and its AI ADU calculator help Orange County homeowners review ADU budgets earlier.

IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Avorino, a general contractor in Orange County, California, is highlighting how rising and fluctuating construction costs are shaping the way

Orange County Wellness Center Addresses Growing AI Anxiety Through Community Education Event

The Truth About Scars and Roadblocks to Healing: What Every Patient, Doctor, and Surgeon Needs to Know

Naturopath and bestselling author Shannon Eggleston hosts Forbes Top 5 AI Leader Hema Dey, uniting holistic health and AI literacy in a Newport Beach first.

The stress people carry about AI is a health issue. It shows up in the nervous system, in sleep, in a person's sense of purpose. Shannon and Renee saw that and acted.”

— Hema Dey

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As artificial intelligence continues to reshape workplaces, education, and everyday life, some health practitioners say they are seeing a new source of stress emerge: anxiety about understanding and adapting to AI.

That topic took center stage on June 24, when

Landscape Durable Tires Names Patrick Hyland Senior Sales Director

Patrick Hyland, Senior Sales Director

Hyland brings 27 years of tire industry sales experience to support dealer growth and Landscape Durable Tires’ durability-first market position.

Durability is something dealers can explain and customers can easily understand. I am excited to help build sales relationships around a brand that stands for strength and long-term value.”

— Patrick Hyland, Senior Sales Director

SAN DIMAS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Landscape Durable Tires, a tire brand focused on creating and owning a new category defined by durability, today announced that Patrick Hyland has joined the company as Senior Sales

CHRISTIAN SCALI INDUCTED AS FELLOW OF THE LITIGATION COUNSEL OF AMERICA

Christian Scali

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scali Rasmussen, PC announced today that Founder and Managing Shareholder Christian Scali has been inducted as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America

Newegg Launches a New Conversational AI Shopping Experience on Newegg.com

DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newegg (Newegg Commerce, Inc., NASDAQ: NEGG), a global leader in computer and technology products, this week unveiled a full conversational AI shopping experience available at newegg.com/ai, letting shoppers move from idea to cart in one place.

Through this new AI mode, customers can describe what they're looking for in plain language and refine through conversation.

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Native Shakes Up the Body Care Category with New Detoxifying Body Scrub Collection

The #1 clean body wash brand introduces a range of gentle, effective exfoliators in fan-favorite scents, proving that a healthy glow doesn’t require harsh abrasives or unwanted ingredients.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Native, the personal care brand known for their clean, simple, and effective formulas, announces the launch of its Detoxifying Body Scrub Collection. Designed to bring a

The Cheesecake Factory Celebrates National Cheesecake Day on July 30 With Any Slice, Half Price for All Dine-in Guests and a Decadent New Flavor

New Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Cheesecake Debuts on National Cheesecake Day

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory® is celebrating its favorite holiday – National Cheesecake Day – by offering all dine-in guests any slice of its more than 30 legendary flavors of cheesecake for half price on Thursday,

Veritone to Join Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in enterprise AI and data solutions, today announced that it is set to join the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes at the conclusion of the June 2026 Russell Reconstitution, according to a preliminary list of additions posted by FTSE Russell on May 22, 2026. Veritone’s inclusion will become effective after the U.S. market close on June 26, 2026.

“We are pleased that Veritone is expected to join the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000

Elroy Air to Become Publicly Traded Company via Business Combination with Inflection Point-led SPAC

• Elroy Air will be poised to scale its autonomous heavy-cargo drone for defense and commercial use as a publicly traded company upon closing and accelerate production to meet rising demand from both commercial and defense tech markets
• Pre-money equity value of approximately $800 million and post-transaction enterprise value of approximately $1.0 billion
• More than $165 million of committed PIPE capital, anchored by Inflection Point, existing Elroy Air investors and several new institutional investors
• Company has 6+ years of active defense programs and a demand pipeline exceeding 1,400 aircraft and over $5 billion in potential estimated revenue opportunity from leading logistics and aviation companies
• Parties to host a virtual webcast today at 8:30 a.m. ET: https://app.webinar.net/LKXrVzLOoEz

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elroy Air, Inc., a leading U.S.-based technology developer of autonomous heavy-cargo drones for defense, rapid response and commercial logistics, and Columbus Circle Capital Corp II (Nasdaq: CMII), a special purpose acquisition company led by the management team of Inflection Point Asset Management

Evolving Preferences and Regional Character Realign Wine Tourism Layouts in Northern California

PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report identifies "Under-the-Radar" destinations as the leading trend for high-net-worth couples, a structural shift is occurring in Northern California’s viticulture tourism. While Napa Valley remains the

California State Parks Statement on Criminal Charges Against Former Employee

SACRAMENTO —  California State Parks takes these charges against former employee Kevin Pearsall very seriously and has fully cooperated with law enforcement through every step of the investigation. Upon being alerted to these serious criminal allegations, State Parks

Marie Hamilton Launches Enchanted Beginnings, a Holistic Healing Business Inspired by Her Personal Journey

Born during two cancer diagnoses, Enchanted Beginnings offers sound healing, crystal therapy, tuning forks, and flower therapy in transformational sessions

FONTANA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Marie Hamilton, entrepreneur, metaphysical practitioner, multi-best-selling author, Reiki Master, and internationally recognized sound healer, is