Yearly Archives: 2025

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- nformative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced that Senior Vice President of Marketing Craig Leabig has been named a 2025 HousingWire Marketing Leader. This year's award honors 55 professionals reshaping how mortgage and real estate companies engage prospects and accelerate growth. Leabig's strategic leadership has transformed Informative Research's marketing into an engine of innovation and measurable results.

BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd, head of marketing, has been named to HousingWire's prestigious Marketing Leaders list for 2025. She was also a 2024 Marketing Leaders recipient. The Marketing Leaders award honors the outstanding accomplishments of mortgage and real estate marketing executives who are the visionaries behind the strategies, campaigns and branding efforts that push the industry forward.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw Edimakor, a creative software brand known for practical innovation, today announced the launch of Edimakor Mac V4.0, the latest version of its all-in-one video editing tool. This major update introduces AI Bilingual Subtitle Generator and Advanced Video Background Remover, adding to a growing suite of features designed to help creators produce better content with fewer steps.

LA VERNE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Matthew Neeley, President and CEO of Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne, was recently honored as an Outstanding Community Leader at the NAACP Pomona Valley Branch 6th Annual Freedom Fund Event. Through his compassionate leadership and steadfast commitment to serving others, Neeley has led efforts that uplift individuals, bridge divides and build a stronger, more inclusive community.

ADDISON, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender and innovator in third-party origination (TPO), announced Thursday that Tony Catanese has joined the company as regional sales manager. In this role, Catanese will lead the company's wholesale and non-delegated expansion across the East Coast, focusing on building and developing a high-performing sales team.

VENTURA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Throughout Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, property owners face dual threats: wildfires and insurance cancellations. In an effort to help their clients manage both, Greene Tree Care - a family-owned business headquartered in Camarillo, California - has expanded its defensible space services.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Meet Cayden: not just the future of pop music, but a voice from another world literally. Hailing from a richly imagined parallel universe, Cayden makes his debut on Earth with the release of "Esperanza," an emotionally charged single that blends cinematic pop production with an urgent call for compassion, Sixth P Media announced today.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Swyshare, a growing innovator in digital creativity tools, today announced the release of Recordit, a simple yet powerful screen recorder designed for users who need fast, efficient, and high-quality screen capture. Whether you're recording online meetings, tutorial videos, gameplay, or presentations, Recordit provides the tools you need in an intuitive, no-fuss interface.

ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Internationally acclaimed pianist and Steinway Artist Boris Cepeda announces the release of his latest solo album, "Andamios," now available on all major digital platforms. Featuring works by Isaac Albéniz, Maurice Ravel, Astor Piazzolla, Gerardo Guevara and Leonardo Cárdenas, "Andamios" blends Latin American and European musical traditions in a deeply personal and emotionally resonant recording.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Imgkits, the AI-driven online platform for image and video processing, today announced a major product update that dramatically enhances its creative toolkit. With advanced AI capabilities including face swapping, virtual try-on, and expanded batch processing, the upgrade cements Imgkits' role as a go-to solution for creators, marketers, and designers seeking professional-grade editing without the complexity.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Michael McCarney, the visionary behind the renowned clothing brand CutJagged, is making waves in the fashion industry with his bold return. Formerly known as DripChromeBoutique, the brand has undergone a significant transformation, rebranding to CutJagged in August 2024. This change marks a new chapter for McCarney, who started his journey in fashion at the tender age of 16.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw Edimakor, known for its work in smart video editing tools, has announced the official launch of Edimakor V4.0.0. This new version introduces a fresh set of features, including a singing avatar tool, expanded image-to-video templates, upgraded text-to-video capabilities, and more control over background removal. These updates are designed to give users more flexibility and options when building creative content from images, text, and audio.

LA VERNE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne, proudly announces that Chief Financial Officer Joel Brouwer, CPA, CGMA, has been recognized as the CFO of the Year in the Small to Midsize Company category at the 2025 LA Executive Leadership Awards, an event celebrating leaders across Southern California who exemplify excellence, vision and resilience.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SIP San Diego announces their first event of 2025, the SIP @ Seaport Art & Wine+ Festival! Featuring a day filled with art, delicious drinks, food and good vibes, the event happens Saturday, June 21, 2025 in the Lighthouse District at Seaport Village. Guests sip on locally crafted wine and other libations, explore artists' work, snack on charcuterie, and enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Seaport Village.

DECATUR, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Alair Homes Decatur is proud to announce that it has received three prestigious honors as a 2025 National Remodeler of the Year (RotY) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). These national awards follow the team's recognition as a Southeast Regional RotY winner across five categories and seven Atlanta Chapter wins.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- As Japan continues to welcome a growing number of international travelers, many visitors are actively seeking local deals to make their shopping experience more affordable. In response to this trend, Japan-based savings platform savings.co.jp has implemented a range of upgrades to improve the speed and accuracy of its coupon and discount listings - helping travelers shop smarter during their stay.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire / -- Founded in 1987, in the Carneros appellation of Northern California by the Champagne Taittinger family, Domaine Carneros is a grower producer of ultra-premium sparkling wines and limited production pinot noirs. Domaine Carneros has become the benchmark for California sparkling wine, reflecting both the individuality of the Carneros terroir and the craftsmanship of its French legacy.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw has officially released HitPaw FotorPea V4.6.0, bringing significant advancements in AI-powered image enhancement and generation. This latest version introduces a new denoise model, a revamped AI painting engine powered by Flux AI Generator, and smarter photo quality analysis - all designed to deliver professional-grade results for photography enthusiasts and creative professionals alike.

LA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On February 12, 2025, a formal Public Records Act (PRA) request was submitted to the California Fish and Game Commission seeking documentation to justify the classification of domestic ferrets as "not normally domesticated in California" by LegalizeFerrets.org. The request specifically asked for any scientific studies, internal memos, environmental risk assessments, or correspondence used to uphold the ongoing prohibition of domestic ferrets under Title 14, Section 671 of the California Code of Regulations.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Elmm Law Group is proud to announce its upcoming community initiative, "Backpack to the Future," a back-to-school event to support local families by providing free backpacks filled with essential school supplies to K-5 students. This event is open to students registered at MC Cash Elementary School, Laveen District, for the 2025-2026 school year.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- As consumers worldwide become increasingly mindful of spending, a new trend is emerging: digital-first savings. One platform quietly making waves in this space is Promocodie.com, which is gaining global attention for its up-to-date promo codes and smart shopping tools.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of its built-in coupon feature on Microsoft Edge, effective May 31, 2025. As millions of users prepare for the change, Coupert, one of Microsoft's long-time partners in powering online savings, is stepping up as the leading alternative for Edge users seeking a seamless way to continue saving money when shopping online.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- P1 Commerce LLC today announced its official launch as a data-first eCommerce marketing firm designed to optimize performance and efficiency at scale. Unlike traditional agencies focused primarily on their own growth, P1 Commerce is an expert-led firm uniquely positioned to be the best, not the biggest - delivering strategic, measurable outcomes for global brands.

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration using the latest API framework for mortgage technology from Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. Available via the Marketplace in the ICE digital lending platform, the integration expands the document provider options available to Cloudvirga customers and enhances lender efficiency and compliance by streamlining the generation, delivery and management of initial and revised disclosures.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced a new integration with Byte Software's loan origination system (LOS). The integration enables lenders to access Argyle's real-time verification of income and employment (VOIE) services directly within the Byte platform, ensuring verification happens when and where it's needed to improve loan quality and keep loans moving forward.

PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced that Ask Obi, an AI-powered assistant designed to help mortgage lending executives extract real-time insights from across Optimal Blue's capital markets platform, is now generally available to all PPE clients. Introduced at the company's inaugural user conference in February and refined through beta testing with select clients, Ask Obi provides executives with fast answers to complex profitability questions at no additional cost.

TEMECULA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest quarterly "books to bookmark" list for Q1 (Jan.-March) 2025, noting 11 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released in 2025. These newly published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses or celebrity authors.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced a strategic integration with Halcyon, a fintech innovator revolutionizing income verification through real-time access to IRS tax transcript data. This integration delivers verification of employment and income (VOE/I) reports-including payroll and paystub data-directly into Halcyon's income calculator, enabling faster, more automated income assessments.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In times of economic turbulence, shifting markets and rising global tariffs, traditional sales methods are faltering. That's why Spire Selling (spireselling.com) has launched a career development program in addition to a new book - "Cheating Death" (ISBN: 978-1069339287) by CEO and 35+ year sales veteran, Robert Herbst.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A seismic shift is underway in supporting individuals and families with complex needs, including homelessness, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical conditions. His Daughters House proudly launches His Daughters Health, an integrated health and housing division redefining care and assistance in California. Our one-stop model prioritizes stability, health equity, and long-term outcomes, ensuring individuals and families receive coordinated, trauma-informed care that addresses immediate needs and builds lasting pathways to self-sufficiency.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Memorial Day is a time to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation's heroes. At StarknightMT, we believe the best way to show gratitude is to embrace the freedom they fought for-and there's no better way to do that than by hitting the trail with confidence. From May 13 to May 31, 2025, StarknightMT invites UTV riders to celebrate the holiday with the Memorial Day Sale.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced the debut of its integration with Encompass® Consumer Connect™, a digital mortgage point-of-sale solution from ICE Mortgage Technology®, part of Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE). In addition, Argyle announced the release of significant upgrades to its existing integration with ICE Mortgage Technology's flagship Encompass® loan origination system.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Amerigo Scientific unveils its line of different-sized bioconjugated fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs), designed to redefine precision in cellular and in vivo imaging. These bioconjugated FNDs are provided to address critical challenges in high-resolution diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and real-time biological tracking, positioning itself as a game-changer for researchers and scientists alike.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with Tidalwave, an agentic AI mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platform. The integration embeds Argyle's verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution directly into Tidalwave's borrower workflow, eliminating manual steps and accelerating loan origination as lenders prepare for a more active housing market.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In a raw revelation of maternal mental health struggles rarely discussed openly, wellness coach Emily Wright Mitchell has released "Better Than Before: How Overcoming Depression and Obesity Led To One Mom's Wellness Transformation" (ISBN: 978-1964377841 [ebook]; 978-1964377834 [paperback]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).

ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MAGLITE is once again teaming up with the National Police Dog Foundation in their efforts to honor all K-9s killed in the line of duty in 2024 and their handlers at the National K-9 Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sunday, May 11. MAGLITE will be providing an engraved MAGLITE® flashlight with the fallen K-9's name and the National Police Dog Foundation logo to every handler honored at the event.

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom, through the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), submitted an application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to update California’s benchmark plan. The new benchmark plan would expand coverage requirements for essential health benefits (EHBs) in the individual and small group markets starting in 2027, following CMS approval. That expanded coverage would include services to such fertility treatments, annual hearing exams and hearing aids, and mobility devices such as walkers, manual and power wheelchairs, and scooters.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) hosted its Annual Awards Celebration on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Civic Kitchen Cooking School. Guests gathered to honor five exceptional women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, each recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the culinary world.

LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is celebrating National Bike Month in May 2025 with free rides for everyone on Thursday, May 15, as well as a number of bike-related promotions to encourage everyone to get outside, ride a bike and use Metro as a part of their journey. To help riders ride more, drive less and feel good, Metro is offering the following deals and promotions during May.

VALENCIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- IRS Solutions®, the trusted name in tax resolution software, announces the launch of its latest innovation, the Discrepancy Report. This cutting-edge feature is designed to simplify the detection of discrepancies between filed tax returns and income data reported to the IRS by third parties. This will empower tax professionals to prevent audits while delivering exceptional service to their clients proactively.

OAKLAND, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Rahman Law PC is pleased to share a powerful affirmation of bicyclists' rights: the California Supreme Court has ruled in Whitehead v. City of Oakland (Case S284303) that public entities cannot rely on liability waivers to avoid responsibility for dangerous road conditions. The decision marks a major legal milestone for bicycle safety and public accountability across the state.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- On Monday, May 13, 2025, at 6 p.m., Breathe Southern California will host its highly anticipated Breath of Life Awards at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The annual event recognizes visionary leaders and organizations committed to advancing clean air, environmental health, and lung health equity across California.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Navigating a prolonged era of complexity marked by compressed margins, fierce recruiting wars, regulatory uncertainty, and rapid technological transformation, mortgage lenders find guidance and support in collaboration, according to The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), an industry-leading organization for mortgage lenders of every variety.

PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced the general availability of Originator Assistant, a powerful addition to the Optimal Blue PPE. Leveraging generative AI, Originator Assistant eliminates human bias in the loan structuring process and helps originators identify all options for a borrower, providing more ways to help consumers realize the American dream of homeownership.

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of Tropos, a next-generation borrower portal that will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital experiences from initial application through clear-to-close. Designed with the flexibility to support a variety of consumer lending products, Tropos enhances Cloudvirga's POS ecosystem with a modular, customer-first solution that helps lenders drive engagement, reduce time to close and establish lasting borrower relationships.

AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Vooglam invites you to dial back to a golden era of charm and sophistication with the Retro Eyewear Collection. Evoking the spirit of classic airwaves and vintage soundscapes, this collection harmonizes the timeless beauty of the past with today's contemporary flair. Designed for those who believe that true style never goes out of fashion, these frames are a perfect tribute to an era when every detail mattered.

ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading provider of technology that connects homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Envoy Mortgage (Envoy) will implement DPR's suite of software tools across its national footprint. The move follows a successful pilot and reflects Envoy's commitment to expanding down payment assistance (DPA) offerings while maintaining operational efficiency and reducing repurchase risk.

COLONIAL BEACH, Va. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The James Monroe Memorial Foundation proudly announces the publication of "United States in Congress Assembled Delegate James Monroe: Architect of America's First Organic Territorial Law," a new paper by historian Stanley Y. Klos.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw, the innovative platform for creative video tools, has officially launched its global Cat Tax photo event - perfect for feline lovers everywhere. From April 10 through May 7, 2025, cat lovers are invited to share their most adorable cat photos to win exciting prizes, including a DJI Pocket Camera.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw Edimakor has officially announced the global release of Edimakor Mac V3.7.0 which is known for its innovation in AI-based creative tools. The latest update introduces a fresh set of features designed to support video creators, storytellers, and content editors through smarter workflows. The update adds functions like AI Shorts, image/text-to-video generation, face swap, talking animal creation, text-based editing, and masking.