California Business
Paul Stanley Sign Museum to Open in Los Angeles, Celebrating Whimsical Advertising History
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The world of vintage advertising is getting a new home. Opening in 2026, the Paul Stanley Sign Museum, a nonprofit organization, in Los Angeles will pay tribute to the visionary work of Paul Stanley & Company, the San Francisco-based design firm behind some of the most imaginative and visually striking point-of-sale advertising displays ever created….
Frank Residences Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Frank Residences, a non-profit senior living community known for its integrated memory care, is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a “Care for the Caregiver” Workshop on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. at One Avalon Avenue, San Francisco….
Scentient Launches Clean Fragrance Subscription for the Conscious Consumer
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Meet Scentient, the clean fragrance subscription box that reimagines scent discovery through the lens of safety, sustainability, and elevated sensory experience. Launching July 1, Scentient offers curated, non-toxic perfumes from independent brands that align with the values of today’s conscious consumer….
Maglite, Pedestrian Safety Institute, and Additional Partners Promote Traffic and Pedestrian Safety During National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month
ONTARIO, Calif. — The Maglite® brand partners with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during one of the deadliest times of the year, the first week in July. The days surrounding July 4th are perilous and are routinely referred to as the deadliest driving days of the year, and pedestrian deaths make up approximately 20% of those fatalities….
CCHR wants electroshocking children prohibited under child abuse laws
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Child and adolescent psychiatrists have issued a policy statement urging broader access to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for children and adolescents despite growing international condemnation of the practice on minors. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Human Rights Office have called for an outright ban on ECT for children. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog, condemned the statement as “medically reckless, legally dangerous, and morally indefensible.”…
Inman honors Cloudvirga CEO Maria Moskver with third consecutive Best of Finance award
IRVINE, Calif. — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced that CEO Maria Moskver has been named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list. Moskver has earned a place on the list every year since its creation in 2023, making this her third consecutive recognition….
Montrose Celebrates Opening of New Ideal Scientology Mission of the Foothills
MONTROSE, Calif. — At the epicenter of the largest population of Scientologists on Earth – and already renowned for its humanitarian outreach – a transformed Mission rises to serve this Crescenta Valley enclave with even greater power and purpose. Nestled beneath Los Angeles’ majestic Verdugo Mountains, the newly transformed Ideal Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills opened its doors to the community on June 22, following a dedication ceremony attended by hundreds of parishioners, civic leaders and humanitarian partners from across Southern California….
Scientology Mission of the Foothills Unveils Ideal Mission in Montrose, CA, Celebrating 40+ Years of Community Impact
MONTROSE, Calif. — On a radiant Sunday evening, the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of their Ideal Scientology Mission in Montrose, California. After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the community, the Mission has elevated its commitment to the Foothills area by achieving Ideal status, symbolizing a new era of expansion and community impact….
Adax MAVCP (Multipath Aerial Vehicle Control Protocol) elevates drone survival and mission success to unprecedented levels
OAKLAND, Calif. — Adax Inc. announces a new control and communications protocol for drones and UAV’s that greatly enhances drone survival in hostile environments where they are being shot down because of excessive radio communications. Adax MAVCP (Multipath Aerial Vehicle Control Protocol) is designed for drone survival in hostile environments producing greater likelihood of mission success….
CCHR Demands Nursing Home Chemical Restraint Ban and Full Accountability
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Federal health authorities are sounding the alarm over the chronic use of antipsychotic and psychotropic drugs in America’s nursing homes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has prioritized enforcement actions to reduce psychotropic prescribing-especially among seniors with dementia. With over 15,000 facilities nationwide housing more than 1.2 million elderly residents, mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) warns the unchecked drugging of seniors constitutes systemic elder abuse….