In the Headlines

Biotechnology Expands in Southern California
LA Times | Apr. 19, 2026

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Southern California has had a flurry of activity—from investments by major companies to acquisitions and an IPO—over the past 12 months that solidify its role as a growing life science hub.

NDN Pathways Initiative Aims to Advance Native American Workforce Development
LA Times | Apr. 13, 2026

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The Native Development Network (NDN) has released the first results of its Community Needs Assessment in Los Angeles and the surrounding region, a key part of the “Pathways 2 Prosperity” (P2P) Initiative.

Hypersonic aircraft company moves headquarters from Atlanta to El Segundo
LA Times | Apr. 7, 2026

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Aerospace startup Hermeus is moving its headquarters to El Segundo from Atlanta as it aims to build autonomous hypersonic aircraft for the military, the latest sign of revival in the region’s aerospace and defense sectors.

UCLA launches SoCal Quantum Alliance to accelerate quantum innovation and workforce development
UCLA Newsroom | Feb. 12, 2026

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California took another step toward its quantum future today as UCLA announced the creation of the SoCal Quantum Alliance (SQA), a new coalition uniting the region’s leading universities, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and technology companies to accelerate innovation, workforce development and economic growth in quantum science.

Gov. Newsom in Orange County to unveil the region’s plans for ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
OC Register | Feb. 3, 2026

Gov. Newsom says ‘California Jobs First’ initiative has created over 61,000 jobs with $1.6B investment
ABC7 LA | Feb. 3, 2026

Newsom touts ‘Jobs First’ program in Orange County, highlighting job growth
FOX LA | Feb. 3, 2026

Six-Week Paid Regenerative Job Training to be Offered at REAP Climate Center
Alamdea Post | Dec. 18, 2025

California reinforces leadership in fusion energy development
Oakdale Lader | Dec. 17, 2025

Sugar Valley Energy selected for Jobs First Grant in Imperial County
The Desert Review | Dec. 11, 2025

California AgTech Alliance launches to help farmers stay competitive
UCANR | Oct. 23, 2025

Santa Barbara Students Explore Future Careers in New Skills Lab
KEYT | Oct. 22, 2025

Industry Improvement for City Growth: BioscienceLA holds week-long event to raise awareness for biotech’s potential
LA Downtown News | Oct. 20, 2025

Public invited to tour new Noyo Harbor icehouse before it opens
The Mendocino Voice | Oct. 6, 2025

Merced AgTech Alliance awarded $9.2M to support projects at UC Merced and Merced College
ABC30 Fresno | Sept. 19, 2025

Space Vandenberg Unveiled as Regional Effort Gets Boost From State Grant
Noozhawk | Sept. 12, 2025