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Anthony Rendon

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Votes to Support L.A. River Legislation – AB 530

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted last Tuesday to support Assembly Bill 530, Assemblyman Anthony...
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for May 7-8, 2015 including to Department of Consumer Affairs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Edgar L. Gill Jr, 50, of...
SF Mayor Edwin Lee

S.F. Mayor Lee Announces Increased Funding to Strengthen San Francisco Immigrant Community

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This past week, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced $10 million in total budget funding over two years...

Weitz & Luxenberg Probes Claims of Unsolicited Calls from telemarketers, debt collectors and others

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg today announced it will investigate potential claims from consumers pestered by unsolicited phone calls or spam text messages from telemarketers, debt collectors and others. (Press Release)

IAAS Worldwide announces Auction at USS-POSCO Industries Offering Excess and Disused MRO Spares

PITTSBURG, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- USS-POSCO Industries (UPI), a West Coast steel mill, will be selling a variety of excess and disused MRO items through an upcoming online auction. According to IAAS Worldwide, presenting the auction, among the many items to be listed will be: bearings, cylinders, pumps, valves, gears, pipe and hose fittings, filters, motors, brakes, electrical parts, fittings, fuses, PCB's, and instrumentation.

Healthcare Insights to Present Session on Costing Solutions at 2015 International MUSE Conference in Nashville

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., May 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Insights, LLC (HCI), a leader in providing financial management software and services to hospitals and health systems nationwide, will be presenting its solutions for reducing healthcare costs and improving patient care during the annual International MUSE Conference in Nashville later this month. (Press Release)

Arkansas Mutual to Join Constellation, expand liability insurance to enhance strength of health care community

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company announced today that it will be joining Constellation, a mutual holding company, and its family of companies. Arkansas Mutual is a provider of medical professional liability insurance for physicians, located in Little Rock; it will be the third Constellation member company, joining MMIC and UMIA. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Press Release)

Taste Over 100 Beers at World of Beer's Craft Brews In The Park in Viera Florida

VIERA, Fla., May 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More than 100 different beers from 25 craft breweries will be available to sample at Craft Brews In The Park at The Avenue Viera on Saturday, May 9 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. World of Beer is hosting an American Craft Beer Week celebration featuring live music, performers, food and amazing beer. (Press Release)

DocMagic Inc. Updates Software for New TRID Functionality for Loan Origination

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, today announced that it has completed all required TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule software development and testing, and the new TRID enhancements have been officially released into DocMagic's production environment.
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for May 6, 2015 including to California Citizens Compensation Commission

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Matina Kolokotronis, 50, of Sacramento, has...

Mother-Daughter Team Release Children's Book Designed to Delight Parents, Typically Developing Kids, and those with Autism

PORTLAND, Ore., May 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sherwood, Oregon based publisher, Journey Books, LLC, releases 'Going to Bed is Easy Now' (ISBN: 978-0692357842), first in series of illustrated children's books by Doris and Maritsa Bowman. Written in both English and Spanish, the book is designed to ease the stress of everyday activities that create chronically challenging behaviors in typically developing children, as well as those with attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and other disabilities. (Press Release)

Rejuvatek Medical and Tatt2Away® Announce First New Non-Laser Tattoo Removal System in Illinois

ALTON, Ill., May 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical, Inc., Sandy, Utah, is pleased to announce that Piasa Body Art of Alton, Illinois, specializing in all aspects of tattooing - as well as body piercing - is bringing together the old-school ways of tattoos with the latest innovations in the industry. (Press Release)

Helping California Smile Coalition urges Gov. Brown to provide budget for dental care for low-income kids

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Helping California Smile Coalition, a new statewide group of health, education, and medical organizations, announced a comprehensive...
U.S. Dept. of State

San Diego Unified Port District partners with U.S. Dept. of State for Maritime Security

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ambassador William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs...
CARR

San Diego County Awards Contract to CARR for Development of Assisted Living Facility Rating System

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The County of San Diego, Aging and Independence Services awarded Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) a fixed price contract for a pilot project to create a rating system for the County's assisted living facilities, and to develop a consumer-friendly website to display the ratings and facility information.

Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival 2015: 3-Day Music Lineup Featuring Jonathan Jackson + Enation, July 24-26

CHICAGO, Ill., May 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- How do you celebrate summer in Chicago? With Jeff Fest, the premier neighborhood event on Chicago's Northwest side. This year's headlining music act is Jonathan Jackson + Enation, an anthemic Alt/Rock/Pop three piece from Nashville, Tenn. The band recently released their fourth studio album, Radio Cinematic, through Loud and Proud Records. (Press Release)

Dialysis Scholarship Fund Announces 5th Anniversary and Vegas Night Gala in Denver

DENVER, Colo., May 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Denver-based Dialysis Scholarship Fund ('DSF') will hold its 5th-year anniversary celebration at a 'Vegas Night' fund-raising gala on May 31, 2015, at Ya Ya's Euro Bistro in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The Dialysis Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, was founded by John 'JT' Turek, a former dialysis patient and kidney transplant recipient, to provide tuition aid assistance to dialysis patients waiting for kidney transplants. (Press Release)

Mrs. Georgia 2015 Competes to Raise Domestic Violence Awareness

ROSWELL, Ga., May 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In three months, Nova Kopp will be headed to compete in the Mrs. United States National Pageant. After her recent win of the Mrs. Georgia crown on April 26, she is excited to move onto the next level. Her main goals: to raise awareness and to create a strategy for dealing with domestic violence. (Press Release)

FonePaw Announces Video Converter Ultimate: Convert, Edit, Download and Enjoy Movies Anywhere

HONG KONG, China and NEW YORK, May 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FonePaw, a leading multimedia solution expert, rolled out its new product FonePaw Video Converter Ultimate today. More than a simple video/audio converter, FonePaw Video Converter Ultimate is also an online video downloader, customized video creator, homemade DVD ripper and video conversion accelerator. It is now available in the FonePaw Store. (Press Release)

LeaseAccelerator Hires Enterprise SaaS Sales Expert Jay McGlynn to Scale Business

GREAT FALLS, Va., May 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator announced today that sales leader and go-to-market strategist Jay McGlynn has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Jay brings more than 40 years of enterprise technology sales experience to a team delivering comprehensive Equipment Lease Management (ELM) solutions to Fortune 1000 companies. (Press Release)

FootMate System Now Available in Whole Foods Market Midwest Stores, Helps Make Optimal Foot Health Easy

COMMERCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The FootMate(R) System by Gordon Brush will be available to Whole Foods Market Midwest customers in the 44 stores comprising the region beginning in May, 2015. The American-made FootMate System helps make optimal foot health easy.

Pediatric Neurologist Opens New Cerebral Palsy Practice in Texas that Treats the Whole Child

PLANO, Texas, May 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Janice E. Brunstrom-Hernandez, also called 'Dr. Jan' by her patients, is a board certified pediatric neurologist. Her mission is to help children (0-22) with cerebral palsy (CP) to live their very best lives, now and in the future. And her new practice - 1 CP Place - is designed to do just that. (Press Release)
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. STEAM Proposal for a 'UC-Tech' Gets Passing Grade from Higher Education Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The University of California system is overcrowded, with slots increasingly scarce for California’s growing population. California industries, from...
Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza

Calif. Unscrupulous Elder Care Referral Agencies Bill Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senate Bill 648 authored by Senator Tony Mendoza was approved on Tuesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The...
Anthony Rendon

Calif. L.A. River Restoration Proposal Clears Assembly Committee by a unanimous 15-0 vote

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Calif. Assemblyman Anthony Rendon’s (D-Lakewood) legislation (Assembly Bill 530) that spurs much-needed revitalization of the Lower L.A....
CALIF CHP

U.S. State Dept. Partners with California Highway Patrol, Providing Expertise to Ukraine's New Patrol Police Force

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week the U.S. State Dept. announced that marking the first overseas deployment by the California Highway Patrol (CHP)...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. 'Crowdsourced' Bill to Combat Data Breaches Approved by Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee – AB 83

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) continues to innovate the way laws are made in Sacramento by harnessing the power...

SuperSikh and The Atma Defenders: A Multi-racial Team of Super Heroes Fighting for Justice Worldwide

CHICAGO, Ill., May 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Super Sikh Comics LLC commenced production of issue #1 of their comic book series after successfully launching Issue #0 at C2E2, Chicago. With over 1,200 copies of Issue #0 sold in a single weekend, the immediate success of 'SuperSikh' exceeded all expectations. (Press Release)

DECRA Shingle XD Next Addition to Residential Renovations Metal Roof Line-Up

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Residential Renovations, leading exterior remodeler and certified metal roofer in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, is pleased to announce DECRA's Shake XD, a stone coated steel roofing panel, will be the next metal roof showcased in their energy efficient roof line-up. (Press Release)
California Student Aid Commission

Get Schooled and California Student Aid Commission recognize students and staff at Sacramento Charter High School for commitment to college success

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ --- On Friday, May 1, Get Schooled and the California Student Aid Commission will recognize the students and staff at...

Magnificent New Partition Software – EaseUS Partition Master 10.5 is Coming

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Magnificent partition software - EaseUS Partition Master 10.5 is coming. Optimized with new features, this disk management software makes it much more easier for its 24 million users to deal with partition managing cases by supporting the newest Windows 10. (Press Release)

Rejuvatek Medical's New Non-laser Tattoo Removal Technology helps Half-Removed Tattoos Get Treated

PACIFICA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sympathizing with those who started their tattoo removal process but whose service provider could no longer continue with the process, Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. of Sandy, Utah, flew in a top tattoo artist from Virginia, Melissa Lukeson, in order to continue the tattoo removal process for those 'incompleted' customers.

Voices.com Talent Marketplace Secures $2 Million in Capital Investment from BDC Capital

LONDON, Ontario, April 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voices.com, the go-to online marketplace for voice-over, is pleased to announce a $2 million working capital investment from BDC Capital. The company will use this capital to acquire additional space, tools, and hire more people to maintain momentum as it is working to solidify its leading market position. (Press Release)

Civic Resource Group International working with Microsoft on CityNext for 'Smart Cities' Tech

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) today announced it is working with Microsoft on Microsoft CityNext, an initiative designed to help governments, businesses, and citizens re-imagine what is next for their cities. For the first time in history, more than one-half of the world's population live in urban areas and nearly 70 percent of people will live in cities by 2050.

ImageAMMO LLC and MobileMoment LLC Partner to Reach Consumers through Mobile Marketing

MIAMI, Fla., April 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ImageAMMO LLC and MobileMoment LLC have entered into an exclusive license and distribution agreement to offer the ImageAMMO platform for use in mobile marketing. (Press Release)

GAME: A NEW concept Sports Bar opening yards from Ravens Stadium and Oriole Park in South Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Md., April 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Look out Baltimore, There's a new 'GAME' in town. Located at 1400 Warner Street, GAME sits in the shadows of the World Champion Baltimore Ravens stadium and is only a short walk from the AL East Champion Orioles at Camden Yards. Grand Opening Friday May 15 at 5 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. (Press Release)

Energy Optimizers, USA, vice president to participate in advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.

TIPP CITY, Ohio, April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This month, Tipp City-based Energy Optimizers, USA, will have a voice in Washington, D.C., to promote the economic benefits of clean energy and other environmentally sustainable government policies. (Press Release)

Author Kelly Browne Reissues '101 Ways To Say Thank You' with Social Media Tips for 2015

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'In the electronic revolution we live in, nothing makes an impact and expresses your gratitude more than the classic handwritten thank you note, sent in the mail with a stamp!' says Kelly Browne, author of the bestselling book, '101 Ways To Say Thank You' (ISBN: 9781402747021; Sterling Publishing)

Mueller Offers a Metal Building to a Deserving Texas Non-Profit Organization for the 7th Straight Year

BALLINGER, Texas, April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, wants to extend a helping hand again this year to a Texas non-profit in need of a new facility. The campaign is called 'Helping Hand.' One organization will be selected to receive a new Mueller steel building up to 4,000 square feet through applications received by May 19, 2015. (Press Release)

Spodak Dental Group Named as a Top Workplace in South Florida

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group is excited to announce that it has been selected as one of South Florida's Top Small Workplaces 2015. The company was recognized for its strong team culture, encouraging work environment and professional development efforts. The winners were announced at the Sun Sentinel's Top Workplaces luncheon on April 23, 2015. (Press Release)

Diversification of EB-5 Investor Pool is a Positive Evolution of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In response to the surge in EB-5 applications from mainland China, the U.S. State Department has announced a cutoff date for immigrant investors from mainland China applying for permanent residency in the U.S. through the EB-5 visa program, according to PDC Capital Group.

American Roofing and Building Supply Sustains Wind and Hail Damage

METAIRIE, La., April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Monday brought some reports of more hail near the Louie Armstrong International Airport and the reports of hail and high winds reaching 111 MPH extended from the airport to the causeway bridge, just east of the city limits,' says Michael Sims Sr., of American roofing and Building Supply. (Press Release)
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Bill to Create Statewide Hit-and-Run Alert System Safely Passes Committee – AB 8

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Glendale) fight to reduce hit-and-run crimes continued when the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted...

Claire Hicks, M.D., Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Named Physician of the Year by Assoc. for Home and Hospice Care N.C.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Claire Hicks, M.D., with Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, has been named 2015 Physician of the Year by the Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina. (Press Release)

TriWest Healthcare Alliance Announces a New Veterans Hiring Initiative with Hire America's Heroes

PUYALLUP, Wash., April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TriWest Healthcare Alliance announced today a new hiring initiative with the non-profit organization Hire America's Heroes(R). The purpose of the initiative is to provide a unique avenue for job-seeking Veterans in the Puget Sound, Washington area to find jobs in the health care industry. Interested Veterans will submit their resume to an online repository. (Press Release)

Lack of Reimbursement for Healthcare Interpreting Services is Unsustainable

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A white paper titled 'The Perfect Storm,' co-authored by Izabel E. T. de V. Souza, and Louis F. Provenzano Jr., has just been published, calling for a multi-stakeholder national effort to reimburse medical interpreting (MI) services. (Press Release)

Steven Berger to Speak at Healthcare Business Analytics Best Practice Summit

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Steven Berger, chairman of Healthcare Insights, LLC, and a nationally known hospital financial management expert, will be a featured speaker at the Healthcare Business Analytics Best Practice Summit in Chicago on May 5, 2015. The summit, taking place at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, is presented by the Chicago Healthcare Business Intelligence Alliance (CHBIA). (Press Release)

Healthcare Insights to Exhibit Costing Solutions at Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting in Chicago

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When more than 1,200 hospital business and strategy leaders gather in Chicago next month for Becker's Hospital Review 6th Annual Meeting, Healthcare Insights, LLC (HCI) will be exhibiting its solutions for reducing healthcare costs and improving patient care. (Press Release)

NCGA House of Representatives to Honor Hoogstra, Hendersonville Hospice Contributions with Resolution

RALEIGH, N.C., April 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A resolution recognizing the importance of hospice care and honoring the memory of a western North Carolina visionary and Four Seasons Compassion for Life founder Jean Moulthrop Hoogstra is slated to be read this evening from the floor of the House of Representatives today. (Press Release)

Charity Car Show in Florida to Benefit Boy Scouts of America

VIERA, Fla., April 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To benefit local Boy Scouts of America troops, The Avenue Viera will host a car show and cruise on Saturday, May 2, 2015, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Customers are invited to stop by to see fabulous vehicles and enter to win raffle prizes. (Press Release)

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