Category: Business News

California’s Ferret Ban Inherited in 1933 and Never Determined – Petition to Change in 2025

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — After nearly eight months of waiting for public records, Legalize Ferrets (LegalizeFerrets.org) has obtained internal California Fish and Game Commission documents confirming that California’s ban on domestic ferrets was never based on scientific or administrative findings. The newly released materials trace the prohibition back Read More

On the Move: Girls Inc. of Orange County Welcomes New Chief Program Officer, Dr. Eileen Forbes-Hill

NONPROFIT Girls Inc. of Orange County welcomes Dr. Eileen Forbes-Hill as Chief Program Officer. A seasoned education and nonprofit leader with more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Forbes-Hill has advanced equity-driven initiatives, scaled STEM programs serving thousands of students, and championed opportunities that empower girls to be strong, smart, Read More

On the Move: Jen Gillmore Appointed Chief Revenue Officer for Think Together

NONPROFIT As Chief Revenue Officer, Jen Gillmore will lead the organization’s growth with the goal of doubling its footprint over five years. She is supported by Directors of District Partnerships Greg Eibell, Johanna Lizarraga, Paul Solano, Christina St. Clair, and Katy Wallace. The post On the Move: Jen Gillmore Appointed Read More

FICO Joins Non-profit CapitalW Collective as Corporate Development Partner

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces FICO® (NYSE:FICO), as a Corporate Development Partner – CapitalW Collective’s highest support tier. The partnership reinforces a shared mission to educate, elevate, and empower current and Read More

2025 Women in Business Awards: Event Rewind

October 15, 2025 Celebrating the amazing women that help run Orange County – see the moments that made this event unforgettable! The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL proudly hosted the 31st annual Women in Business Awards, recognizing 7 exceptional business and professional OC women. Honoring the vision, leadership, and achievements of Read More

California Safe Schools Marks 27 Years of Transformative Environmental Advocacy, Honors 2025 Heroes

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Since its founding in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been at the forefront of protecting children, educators, and communities from toxic exposures. Through tireless advocacy, innovative policies, and community engagement, CSS has led groundbreaking efforts to promote safer school environments, advance environmental justice, Read More

Newsjunkie’s Survey of World Archives Yields First-Ever Master Directory, Boosting Access to History and Science Data

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Newsjunkie, the journalism site known for “Who’s Behind the News” articles, announced today the release of Guide to Public Archives, the news industry’s first comprehensive directory of historical, cultural, and scientific archives maintained for public access. The Guide is designed to serve researchers seeking Read More

Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) to streamline appraisal ordering

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence, LLC (SVI), a national provider of appraisal management and residential real estate valuation services. Borrowers applying on a self-serve basis can request an Read More

DocMagic awarded dual U.S. tech patents for electronic loan document innovations

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — DocMagic, Inc. announced today it has been granted two patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office: Patent No. 12,175,785 for its system and method of “Determining Similar Loan Documents” and Patent No. 12,169,976 for its system and method of “Enabling Electronic Loan Documents.” Read More

The Exit Is Just the Beginning: Mark Fujiwara’s Book Shares Conversations with Entrepreneurs Finding Purpose After Selling a Company

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — In a timely response to the growing mental health crisis among successful entrepreneurs, wealth management veteran Mark Fujiwara has released “Beyond the Hustle: Finding Higher Purpose After the Exit” (ISBN: 978-1964377582 [ebook]; 978-1964377575 [paperback]; 978-1964377568 [hardcover] Legacy Launch Pad Publishing). This unprecedented collection of Read More