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The Compliance Group President Annemaria Allen named to California Mortgage Bankers Association Board of Directors

SAN MARCOS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, The Compliance Group, Inc., a leading mortgage compliance services provider, has announced that the California Mortgage Bankers Association recently named its CEO and president Annemaria Allen a director.

LendingQB, a loan origination software firm, designated to Mortgage Technology's 'Top 50 Service Provider' list for the first time

COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that it has been designated to Mortgage Technology magazine's Top 50 Service provider list for the first time. The company attributes the value that its new loan origination system (LOS) is delivering to lending organizations as a key reason it made this year's Top 50 list.
Isadore Hall III

California Bill to Require Condoms in Adult Films Approved by Assembly Labor and Employment Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, legislation by Assemblymember Isasdore Hall, III (D – Compton) to require frequent testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)...

Food Finders' Third Annual Summer To End Hunger Food Drive for 2013 launches May 1st

SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Food Finders announced today that it is kicking off its 3rd Annual 'Summer To End Hunger' Food Drive, starting May 1st. The food drive will run through the entire month of May, and food that Food Finders collects during the May 11 Stamp Out Hunger postal drive will contribute to the Summer drive effort.

2012 Annual Mortgage Fraud Risk Index released by Interthinx

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Interthinx, a Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) subsidiary, and a leading provider of comprehensive risk mitigation solutions for the financial services industry, has released its annual Mortgage Fraud Risk Report, a report covering data and trends based on analysis of loan applications processed in 2012 by the Interthinx FraudGUARD(R) system.
California Gov. Brown

Calif. School Superintendents and Governor Brown Call for Action on Plan to Improve School Funding System

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined 20 local school superintendents from across California to call for action...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas Holds Congressional Forum on School Safety Improvement

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In the wake of several horrible incidents of violence by young people perpetrated throughout the United States, U.S....
Assemblyman Jeff Gorell

Bill to End California State Worker 'Moonlighting' Passes Legislative Policy Committee with Bi-Partisan Support

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Camarillo), Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Budget committee, announced his bill, Assembly Bill 208, which...

MoneyWise Teen Contest award-winning California students produce videos illustrating key economic and financial principles

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) announced today that the four-student team from San Rafael High School, in San Rafael California, led by instructor Abigail Shapiro, won first place in the 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest. The winning team included students Rebecca Brown, Frances Casey, Natasha Sharp and Roslyn Yeager.
Calif Gov Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring A Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following proclamation, declaring a day of remembrance on April 24,...

Fraud Doesn't Work Here: McDonald's Employee to Be Prosecuted for Five Counts of Alleged Felony Fraud

SAN RAMON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced another success in their 'Fraud Doesn't Work Here' campaign in partnership with the California McDonald's Preferred Operator Group (POG).
Senator Alex Padilla

Calif. Senate Natural Resources Committee approves California Earthquake Early Warning Bill

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California Senate Natural Resources Committee today approved SB 135 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The vote was 9–0....

CandyLipz LLC announces formal launch of the Xtreme Lip-Shaper System to achieve more luscious and fuller lips

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- CandyLipz LLC today announced a new product, the Xtreme Lip-Shaper(R) System, that allows users to naturally control the appearance and size of their lips. It's no longer necessary to experience expensive and invasive injections to achieve more luscious and fuller lips.

Sales Veteran Nicole Delzer joins The Compliance Group, Inc. as National Sales Director

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Compliance Group, Inc., a leading mortgage compliance services provider, has hired sales veteran Nicole Delzer as national sales director. Delzer's responsibilities will include new business development, as well as managing the national sales pipeline and internal sales team.

DAX LLC has been awarded the StudioDaily Prime Award for Ease of Use

CULVER CITY. Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DAX, LLC, the Los Angeles-based provider of cloud production workflow and media asset management applications and services to companies that produce, distribute and license audio-visual content, has been awarded the StudioDaily Prime Award for 'Ease of Use.'
S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee

SF Mayor Lee & Supervisors Sign Mandatory Seismic Retrofit Program for City's Soft Story Buildings

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee joined the Board of Supervisors and City Officials to mark the 107th...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas and Schiff Call on Senate to Focus on Juvenile Justice Efforts

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) and U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA)...

Food Finders Inc. receives 2013 JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant which will Assist Charity to Better Serve the 'Food Insecure' in...

SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Food Finders, Inc. is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope's 2013 J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope will assist with Food Finders' mission to redistribute food donated by the regional hospitality industry and local grocers to feed those who are food insecure.

'Merging Harmonies' featuring Gizella Nyquist, Pamela Lagoni and David Nelson Opens at the Calumet Gallery in Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'This is an exceptional exhibit, one that offers deeply personal work from photographers launching new themes,' noted Bob Killen, the fine art program leader for Calumet University, the education and events division of Calumet Photographic which hosts the Calumet Gallery.
Senator Alex Padilla

Regulating Drones in California: State Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Padilla Bill

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 15 by California Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). SB 15 would establish...
L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Makes Groundbreaking Efforts to Change the Way Citizens Vote in L.A. County

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) is kicking off the design phase of the Voting Systems...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

California Anti-Swatting Legislation AB 47 Passes Public Safety Committee

SACRANENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation to criminalize the dangerous and increasingly prevalent crime known as “swatting”...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Cardenas Demands Comprehensive Immigration Reform Protect Farm Workers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) issued a statement regarding the announcement of a...
California Gov. Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Commits to Expanding Cooperation on Trade, Investment and Climate Change with China's Largest Provincial Economy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and GUANGZHOU, CHINA /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Governor's Office announces that on day six of California’s trade and investment mission to...
Senator Alex Padilla

Calif. Environmental and Business Coalition supports Padilla Bill to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, at a State Capitol press conference, Calif. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was joined by a coalition of environmental...

Wholesale brokerage industry veteran Sheryl Smith has joined WTCI as director in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) today announced that wholesale brokerage industry veteran Sheryl Smith has joined the firm as director. Smith joins WTCI from AmWINS Group Inc., where she specialized in the analysis and placement of difficult casualty risks.
S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee

SF Mayor Lee Launches Initiative to Improve Pedestrian Safety and Reduce Pedestrian Injuries in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee - as part of the Nation’s first Walk to Work Day...
California Gov. Brown

California-China Office of Trade and Investment announced during Governor Brown's Visit to China

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- During his trip to China this week, and positioning California to attract a growing share of China’s massive foreign...
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Calls for Shared Commitment on Climate Change, speaking at one of China's preeminent universities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and BEIJING, CHINA /California Newswire/ -- Speaking at one of China’s preeminent universities, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. called for unified...
California Gov. Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Meets with China's Premier Li Keqiang

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and BEIJING, CHINA /California Newswire/ -- Further strengthening the bond between California and China, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. met with China's...
Senator Alex Padilla

State Senator Alex Padilla announces Candidacy for California Secretary of State

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) today announced his candidacy for the office of California Secretary of State with a...
Calif. Governor Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Joins Ambassador Locke at U.S. Embassy Reception, Announces $1.5 Billion China-California Investment Deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and BEIJING, CHINA /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke, Chinese Vice Minister...
California Gov. Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Signs First-of-its-Kind Agreement with China's Minister of Environmental Protection to Help Improve Air Quality

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and BEIJING, CHINA /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed the first agreement of its kind between a...
Credit Nova Wang

Calif. Gov. Brown and China Ministry of Commerce Partner to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and BEIJING, CHINA /California Newswire/ -- Kicking off California’s trade and investment mission to China, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. met with...

Kelly Kyle joins Edgewood Partners Insurance Center as senior account manager in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kelly Kyle as a senior account manager in its Los Angeles office. Kyle brings 12 years of experience in the healthcare and wellness insurance sector to EPIC.
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi

Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi Calls for Alternatives to Gov. Brown's Education Funding Plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Calif. Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance met to discuss the Governor's controversial Local Control Funding Formula....
Senator Alex Padilla

Padilla's California Earthquake Early Warning Bill Clears First Hurdle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Calif.Senate Governmental Organization Committee today approved SB 135 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The vote was 10 –...

Dr. Barry Eichengreen to guest on 'Market Wrap with Moe Ansari' to discuss the looming threat of Europe on Wall Street

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On April 10, Dr. Barry Eichengreen will be the Guest Expert on 'Market Wrap with Moe Ansari,' a nationally syndicated radio show that analyzes Wall Street news and provides insight into the complexities of the stock market.
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointment to the California Board of Registered Nursing

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointment: Joshua Groban, 39, of Los Angeles, has...

Karl Kim of Retirement Planning Advisors Inc is quickly gaining a reputation as California's 'go-to-guy' in retirement crisis planning

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc.'s Karl Kim CFP, CLTC, is a Medi-Cal specialist who is quickly gaining a reputation for being California's 'go-to-guy' in the retirement crisis planning arena. In fact, RPA is California's first firm completely dedicated to retirement crisis planning and pre-planning.
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto's Bill to Ease Traffic Congestion Passes First Committee – Expanded to Include the 210 Freeway

SACRANENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation to help increase the efficiency of Los Angeles County’s freeway system, one...
Senator Alex Padilla

Kevin Ware's Injury Brings Renewed Focus to Injured Student-Athletes, says California State Senator Alex Padilla

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) called on the NCAA to raise their standards and adopt strong rules...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s Bill to Open More Dog Parks Passes Assembly Judiciary Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto's (D-Los Angeles) bill to help local governments create dog parks for their residents passed the...

County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board surveys 1400 local businesses to identify trends in future hiring and growth

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board surveyed 1,400 local Calif. businesses to identify trends in future hiring and growth. The results indicated that companies are recovering and beginning to hire in the County's top demand industries: manufacturing, health care, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, and construction.

The Quail and Olive, a California olive tasting and retail shop, have launched a new online store

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California olive tasting and retail shop, The Quail and Olive, have launched a new online store for foodies on the go. 'The Quail and Olive team is having a great time collaborating and experimenting in our kitchens to create recipes for our new website,' said Dr. Stephen Brabeck, cardiologist and proprietor.

Recipients of the 18th Women In Technology International Hall of Fame Awards to be honored at Women Powering Technology Summit

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Women In Technology International (WITI) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 18th WITI Hall of Fame Awards, to be honored the evening of Monday, June 3, 2013, during WITI's annual three-day Women Powering Technology Summit at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, Calif., June 2-4, 2013.
Climate Resolve

Environmental Community Hosts Forum to Discuss L.A.'s Future with 2013 Run-off Election Candidates

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Climate Resolve, the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, and Green LA Coalition, in collaboration with...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas will Host a Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Federal Budget

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas will host a telephone town hall at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, April...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Assemblyman Gatto's Resolution to Overturn Citizens United Decision Passes First Major Legislative Hurdle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation to limit corporate “personhood” for federal corporate campaign contributions overcame its first...
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Grants Pardons for Easter Weekend Holiday

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On the eve of Easter, this past holiday weekend, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has...

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