Monday, October 12, 2026 · California edition
The CEO Brief
Five minutes. The stories, deals and ideas that matter to the people running California’s companies.
- Five things to know todayUpdated hourly
- 01SoCal business owner hid cameras in bathroom — and his shoe — for secret recordings, police allegeLos Angeles Times
- 02California probes nation’s largest alcohol distributor as federal investigation wrapsSan Francisco Chronicle
- 03Could steam help California strawberry farmers grow more with fewer chemicals?Los Angeles Times
- 04Could California’s wine grape oversupply turn into a shortage?San Francisco Chronicle
- 05Ex-Warner Bros. CEO pockets $600 million in sale to ParamountLos Angeles Times
Lead story · Forbes‘Cupertino’ Review: A Sensational Legal Drama That Gets Real With AICupertino is CBS' new must-watch drama that brings the fight over AI to broadcast as Michael Price and Olivia Siffre face-off with the tech giants of…
01Deal flow
All business news →Who’s raising, buying and hiring
M&AWorld’s leading construction manufacturer makes bold move to acquire little-known California startupNew York Post→ExpansionBMO moving ahead with U.S. branch expansion in California (Business)Castanet→FundingOne Year After the Fires, Flexible Funding Helps Local Businesses Reopen and RebuildSmdp→ExpansionMedicaid reckoning awaits next California governor after program’s rapid expansionLos Angeles Times→
02Top stories
All business news →California business today
The New York TimesIn San Francisco, It’s a Good Time to Be a SatiristArtificial intelligence companies are becoming pervasive in the city, and a humorist finds them ripe for mocking.
KusiSan Diego considers suing companies over deceptive e-bike ads
The New York TimesSome in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown
DvidshubCommander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) Tours USS America. [Image 1 of 6]
DvidshubCommander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) Tours USS America [Image 4 of 6]03The Boardroom
All memos →Memos for the corner office
MEMO 016 MIN READYour First 90 Days as CEOListen before you change anything.Read the memo →MEMO 027 MIN READRaising a Round: The Founder's ChecklistGet your numbers and data room ready before the first meeting.Read the memo →MEMO 036 MIN READBuilding a Board That Actually HelpsAdd an independent director early.Read the memo →MEMO 046 MIN READHiring Your First ExecutiveWrite a scorecard before you write a job post.Read the memo →MEMO 057 MIN READCalifornia Rules Every Founder Should KnowNon-competes for employees generally aren't enforceable here.Read the memo →MEMO 065 MIN READThe CEO's Weekly Operating RhythmStart the week with the numbers.Read the memo →
04Company announcements
All press releases →Press Releases
Press ReleaseCherry Essentials Unveils Comprehensive Re-Brand With Handcrafted Beauty, Hair, and Lifestyle Collections
Press ReleasePVLV Stores & Consulting LLC Positions Oasis Patio Direct as a Destination for Eco-Conscious Outdoor Luxury
Press ReleaseMPB Custom Creations Brings 3D-Printed Play Food and Personalized Sports Tags to Families Nationwide
Press ReleaseShoppers Seeking Meaningful Alternatives to Generic Gifts Turn to Above the Rest for Personalized Solutions
Press ReleaseKey Cases from over One Thousand Paranormal Investigations Documented in New Non-Fiction Book by Longtime Researcher Cam…
Press ReleaseTots & Trends by Morgan Celebrates the Art of Dressing Childhood With Special Occasion and Everyday Apparel Collections
Press ReleaseNeiDIG-IT Promotions Marketing Doubles Down on Cause-Linked Apparel Model With Two New Collections Directing Proceeds to…
Press ReleaseNeiDIG-IT Promotions and Marketing Doubles Down on Cause-Linked Apparel Model With Two New Collections Directing Proceed…“From a garage in Palo Alto to the world's biggest stages, California keeps building.”
— Founders & CEOs
05Headlines
More headlines →The Wire
With Hollywood’s history of failed mergers, this is the rocky road ahead for David Ellison and SkydanceLos Angeles TimesHow do you teach children to handle money?Los Angeles TimesNicolas Cage says he won’t work with Amazon again over AI disputeLos Angeles TimesTrial exhibits detail extensive bribery, fraud, corruption allegations against ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng ThaoABC7 Bay AreaCommentary: Hilton's 'immigrant' attack on Becerra is despicable. But here's where we agreeLos Angeles TimesWhy award shows are leaving network TV for streamingLos Angeles Times'Circling like sharks': Companies are buying up L.A. County’s $4-billion sex abuse settlementLos Angeles TimesAnthropic’s Claude AI submits a false tip on a Philadelphia crime websiteLos Angeles TimesHere are the threats that remain from storm Rachel and the weather whiplash that comes nextLos Angeles TimesTrump keeps trying to control California’s elections. The midterms will be another testSan Francisco ChronicleNFL warns Supreme Court that prediction markets threaten game integrityLos Angeles TimesRachel deluges Southwest with rain, but battered coast catches a breakLos Angeles TimesNewport Beach, other coastal spots hit by flooding: ‘We’re preparing for more damage’Los Angeles Times‘Following traffic’: Why it’s so easy to speed the PCHLos Angeles TimesBipartisan group of senators calls for Trump administration to reverse Russian diesel planLos Angeles Times
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