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Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Statement on Signing of Assembly Bill 2389
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Assemblymember Muratsuchi, Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Aerospace, released the following statement on the signing of AB...
Calif. Congressman Cárdenas' Bill Seeks More Diverse Small Business Funding with HUBZone
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, in Washington, D.C., Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas introduced legislation allowing equal access to the Small Business...
Lessons from the Field returns to 2nd Annual CISO Summit 2014 for risk management professionals and InfoSec managers
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- HTCIA (The High Technology Crime Investigation Association) will be hosting its 2nd Annual CISO Summit on Aug. 28, 2014 at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin. This is a full day event where IT information security managers, risk management professionals and executives can interact and exchange strategies from leaders in the field.
ImmersiON Partnership with VRelia will enhance the Augmented Virtual Reality experience
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ImmersiON, a USA company of Manuel R. Gutierrez Novelo, announced today its strategic fusion with VRelia, a company owned by Jose Antonio Garcia Marin headquartered in Spain. Novelo, the founder of internationally awarded TDVision, has proven a leader in the design and development of 3D digital infrastructure and visualization systems.
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation July 7, 2014
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills, including AB 1623...
Calif. Congressman Cardenas Introduces Federal Guide for Small Businesses
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today announced the publication of his newly-created Small Business Resource Guide,...
John Dellroy Band Mixes Genres and Crosses Countries – audiences dance to sounds of rock, folk, and folktronica
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calling their sound 'alternative folk-rock without limits,' the John Dellroy Band is unafraid to go from hard-charging rock to a reflective ballad while zooming through a set-list that contains numbers featuring a full range of modern pop styles.
Lakewood College announces program to allow students to graduate from the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program debt-free
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lakewood College is pleased to announce a new payment plan option that will allow students to graduate from the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program without going thousands of dollars into debt. (Press Release)
Innovative New Personal Emergency Response System for Women
HEBRON, Ohio, July 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SentryMart is announcing availability of TeleSentry(TM), an innovative new miniature emergency response system well suited for protection of women of all ages. TeleSentry, built to meet alarm industry standards, can get help anywhere in the USA 24/7/365 where there's T-Mobile 2G cellular service. (Press Release)
AB 2187 to Ensure Needed Funding for County Child Abuse Prevention Programs Signed by Gov. Brown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) today announced that his bill – AB 2187 – was signed by Governor...
Calif. Gov. Brown Appoints Four Justices to the Second District Court of Appeal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of Associate Justice Frances Rothschild as presiding justice,...
Calif. Governor Brown Appoints Two Justices to the First District Court of Appeal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of Associate Justice James M. Humes as presiding...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for June 27, 2014 including to California Apprenticeship Council
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Claudia Cappio, 60, of Oakland, has...
Elite athletes from CrossFit Community featured in Bosma's 'Elite Athleticism: Beauty, Brawn, and Solitude' Photo Exhibit
BREA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California Center of Digital Arts announces the opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, 'Elite Athleticism: Beauty, Brawn, and Solitude,' July 11-18, 2014, a thematic exhibition from photographer John Bosma. The Center will host a wine and cheese Artists Reception on July 11 from 6-9 p.m. with an artist talk at 7 p.m.
Calif. Congressman Cárdenas Attacks Republican House Leadership for Failure to Create 120,000 Jobs
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) recognized the one year anniversary of...
Calif. Senator Alex Padilla to Welcome National Latino Leaders to NALEO’S 31st Annual Conference in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) President of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) will...
FBI Cyber Division's Assistant Director Joseph M. Demarest to keynote HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo 2014
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) will host its 28th Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo August 24 - 27, 2014, at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas. This year's Keynote Speaker will be FBI Cyber Division's Assistant Director Joseph M. Demarest.
California Film and Television Job Creation Act Passes Final Policy Committee – AB 1839
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- AB 1839, the California Film and Television Job Retention and Promotion Act of 2014, cleared a major legislative hurdle...
Calif. Legislation to Require STD Testing & Condoms in Adult Films Approved by Senate Labor Committee – AB 1576
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Legislation by Calif. Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D – Los Angeles) to require documentation of condom or other personal...
Paragon BioTeck, Inc. Receives FDA Clearance for Comfortear Lacrisolve Absorbable Punctum Plug
PORTLAND, Ore., June 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in the development of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices and therapies, announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Comfortear(R) Lacrisolve(TM) Absorbable Punctum Plug. (Press Release)
Calif. Bill to Provide Children Access to Ailing Parents Passes Senate Committee One Week After Death of Casey Kasem – AB...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Earlier today, Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation to provide reasonable accommodations for adult children who want to visit...
Right At Home-Dayton Aligns Itself with The Ideal Company
DAYTON, Ohio, June 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Right at Home - Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance announced today that they have created a mutually beneficial alliance with Ideal Home Health Care. Right at Home - Dayton and Ideal HHC are offering a specialized collaborative approach, each with a locally focused expertise. (Press Release)
VLP Law Group LLP welcomes Jane Imperatore and Michael Kass to its Real Estate Practice
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP today announcd the addition of Jane Imperatore and Michael Kass as partners with an emphasis on Construction Law and Affordable Housing. VLP's Real Estate Practice Group represents real estate owners, developers and investors in a broad array of transactions.
Second Annual HTCIA CISO Summit 2014 Tackles the Issues facing Information Security Officers
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) will host its 2nd HTCIA CISO Summit on August 28, 2014 at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas directly following the organization's 28th Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo. The CISO Summit is exclusively for Information Technology and Security Officers and features a powerful lineup of speakers, including Brian Engle (CISO for the State of Texas) and Alan Daines (CISO, Dell Computers).
California Legislature Passes State-Initiated Measure to Overturn Citizens United
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- When Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) introduced AJR 1 in December 2012, he was the first legislator in...
Calif. Bill to Protect Youth Football Players Passes with Bipartisan Support, Sent to Gov. Brown – AB 2127
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley’s AB 2127 passed out of the State Senate this morning with a bipartisan vote. ...
Calif. Bill to Protect Workers from Heat Related Illnesses Headed to Governor Brown – SB 1360
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the California State Assembly approved SB 1360 authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The bill would require...
PhoneRescue is New iOS Data Recovery Software for Retrieving Lost Content on iPhone and iPad
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie Inc., an innovative iOS related software developer, today announced the release of PhoneRescue - a comprehensive iPhone data recovery solution that is fully capable of retrieving almost all the commonly used personal data and multimedia files directly from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch.
UK Band, Unsung Lilly, steers Charity Fundraiser at The Mint in L.A., supporting Better Vision For Children
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The British are coming! There will be a British invasion at The Mint, Los Angeles' legendary cultural enclave for live music, on Saturday, July 19 when Global Journey Media presents popular UK artists, the singing duo, Unsung Lilly, in a benefit concert performance for Better Vision For Children (BVC).
California Association of Nonprofits to Release 2014 Report: 'Causes Count: The Economic Power of California’s Nonprofit Sector'
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California nonprofits generate $260 billion in total economic activity every year, producing more jobs than the real estate,...
Branding Fool Talks Self-Promotion: Music Industry Author Loren Weisman Kicks Off Summer Book Tour in Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA, Calif., /California Newswire/ -- Loren Weisman, a music industry consultant, and self-proclaimed 'branding fool,' is the author of 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' (ISBN: 978-1608325788). On June 28, he begins the 'Proof of Concept Tour,' a two-month, 40-city book and speaking tour. It will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Third Street Promenade Barnes and Noble in Santa Monica, Calif. Special guests include multi Grammy(R) Award Winning Producer/Engineer, Val Garay.
Software-Defined audiovisual company, Utelogy, and Integrated Media Pty. Ltd. Announce Tech Partnership
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Utelogy, which makes software for control, management and analytics of audiovisual systems for business and education, announces that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Integrated Media Pty. Ltd in Australia. Utelogy is a leader in Software-Defined audiovisual (SDAV) technology.
Legislation to Create Califormia Statewide Hit-and-Run Alert System Introduced – AB 47
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) took bold new action today in his ongoing efforts to curb the epidemic...
Top automotive design will take center stage at the 3rd annual Downtown Burbank Car Classic 2014
BURBANK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Top automotive design will take center stage at the third annual 2014 Downtown Burbank Car Classic on July 26 from 3 to 9 p.m. Included will be a Red Carpet Expo with celebrity vehicles from film and television, along with a display of legendary cars from the Petersen Automotive Museum and The World Famous West Coast Customs.
San Francisco contemporary artist John Waguespack launches Kickstarter campaign for his Salvador's Garden upcycled home goods line
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- San Francisco artist John Waguespack today announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for his latest inspiration, Salvador's Garden upcycled home goods line. The product line includes pillows and blankets - all made from an amazing textile of 100 percent post consumer recycled plastic bottles. The beautiful snow-white fabrics reminded John of a portrait of Dali he painted, which ultimately presented the perfect medium on which to share this new series.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Week of June 2, 2014 including to California Natural Resources Agency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This past week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Jennifer Castleberry, 45, of Rocklin has been appointed marketing and public relations manager of the California Exposition and State Fair. Castleberry was general manager at Modamedia Communications from 2012 to 2014 and senior director of marketing, events and entertainment for the Sacramento River Cats Baseball Club from 2010 to 2012.
Classic Black License Plates Returning to California Cars – Legacy License Plate Program Created by Assemblyman Mike Gatto
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In 2012, when Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) introduced AB 1658 and created the California Legacy License Plate Program,...
KiwiGeeker Upgrades PhonTunes 3.0 with Music Navigation and Download, to realize the entire process of music discovery, download and management
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KiwiGeeker, the pioneer developer of the popular multi-device music transfer and download application, recently issued a major upgrade on its totally free music download and transfer software: PhonTunes 3.0, featuring full support for music navigation as well as music download. This popular music tool has previously only been available for music transfer and play function. (Press Release)
Paragon BioTeck announces FDA Approved Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution Readily Available
PORTLAND, Ore., June 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held U.S. biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and therapies, announces its FDA approved Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5 percent and 10 percent, to dilate the pupil, is readily available through Bausch + Lomb or your primary wholesaler. (Press Release)
Los Angeles Music Network announces 2014 Round 1 LAMN Jam Music Contest Winners
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN) is pleased to announce the winning artists of Round #1 of its Rock / Pop and Urban / R&B / Hip Hop music contests: Sad Robot and Hewan, respectively. Sad Robot and Hewan advance to the semi finals along with Young Beautiful In A Hurry and Zach Jones (rock), and Lydia Rene and Trademark (urban).
California Bill to Increase Penalties for Hit-and-Run Drivers Passes Assembly – AB 1532
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As an 18-year-old victim remains hospitalized in a coma, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation to increase penalties...
Calif. Congressman Cárdenas helps Protect U.S. Companies from 'Patent Trolls'
SACRAMENTO, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- Today, U.S. Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) and Blake Farenthold (R-Corpus Christi, Texas) introduced...
California Bill Returning $1.3 Million to Fire District Taxpayers, Signed by Governor Brown – AB 1053
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif., Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) announced that his bill – AB 1053 – allowing the Sacramento Metropolitan...
Aqua Explorers Inc. Announces Release of New Book: 'How to Make Your Home Flood Safe' by Capt. Dan Berg
NEW YORK, N.Y., May. 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capt. Dan Berg, a waterfront homeowner for close to 30 years, announced today the launch of his new book, the first of its kind, regarding home safety, the protection from natural disasters and mitigation to prevent future damage. 'How To Make Your Home Flood Safe' (ISBN: 978-1494923754) is the complete homeowners guide to protecting, rebuilding, or lifting your home to prevent future flood damage. (Press Release)
Groundbreaking Diversity Series and Research Released by Dr. John Fitzgerald Gates, the Nation's #1 Thought Leader in Strategic Diversity
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Criticality Management Consulting announces today that it is releasing the groundbreaking Strategic Diversity series from Dr. John Fitzgerald Gates, Ph.D., America's most insightful and transformational diversity thought-leader. Dr. Gates is blazing new trails in the practice of Diversity and Inclusion. He leads the Strategic Diversity Management Movement, which places diversity in the realm of organizational strategy rather than human resources as a lever to improve business performance. (Press Release)
Rocketing Growth in Spending by US Businesses on Telecom Hardware, Software and Services Will Far Surpass Consumer Spending Over Next Five...
DURANGO, Colo., May 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Overall U.S. spending on telecommunications is expected to increase nearly two percent from $422 billion this year to $456 billion in 2019, though such modest growth masks the cavernous disparities between business versus consumer outlays across more than 19 different hardware, software, and service segments tracked in this new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. (Press Release)
California Bill to Bring Justice to Victims of Campus Crime Passes Assembly – AB 1433
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A closely watched bill by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles), which would ensure that crimes committed on college campuses...
The City of Angels Celebrity Red Carpet Experience 2014 to be hosted by BET's Wendy Raquel Robinson in L.A.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Event host Kevin Rouse, alongside partners Darryl Pitts, Chuckie Miller, Marva King and Dantae Dupree, are gearing up for a live weekend amid the momentum of the 'BET Experience' happening in Los Angeles. On June 28, 2014, the promotional crew will present the beautiful actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, television's popular Tasha Mack from BET's hit series 'The Game,' as the host of their 'The City of Angels Celebrity Red Carpet Experience.'
AMT Datasouth Corp now Shipping new Fastmark M Series Portable Bar Code Printers
CAMARILLO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- AMT Datasouth Corp., a leading supplier of value-added printing solutions, today announced that its Fastmark M3 and M4 battery-powered, portable, thermal bar code printers are now shipping and available with AMT Datasouth's proven proprietary PAL programming language.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for May 27, 2014 including to California Natural Resources Agency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Frederic Foulk, 51, of Susanville, has been...
