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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.
Middle Class Taxpayers Association Launches CharterWarning.com
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Middle Class Taxpayers Association launched a new website - charterwarning.com - aimed at providing a reliable source for information on potential dangers that can be hidden in some city charters like the ones being considered this year in as many as five cities across California.
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,...
Greg Dobson joins Edgewood Partners Insurance Center in San Ramon as a principal in its employee benefits division
SAN RAMON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Greg Dobson as a principal in its employee benefits division. Dobson brings 30 years of employee benefits expertise to EPIC. He will be based in the company's San Ramon office.
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...
Quandis Inc. named a 2014 Top 50 Service Provider in Mortgage Industry
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of mortgage servicing software, announced that Mortgage Technology magazine honored the company as a 2014 Top 50 Service Provider; for the fourth year in a row. As an annual list, the Top 50 Service Providers puts particular emphasis on a mortgage industry vendor's achievements over the past 12 months.
Calif. Water Conservation Bill Passes Assembly – AB 2636
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A key water-conservation bill introduced by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) passed the Assembly yesterday by a vote of...
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...
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...
Next Generation Diamond Display Tech coming from Segoma Imaging Technologies
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Segoma Imaging Technologies will be launching its next generation of diamond 360 imaging technology soon. Segoma Imaging Technologies has revolutionized the diamond industry by providing diamond traders and buyers with what they really need: the ability to view any diamond - exactly as it is - in 360 degrees.
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...
Bill Streamlining Solar Permitting Approved by California State Assembly – AB 2188
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, by Assemblymember Muratsuchi (D – Torrance), passed the Assembly Floor today with a 58-8...
Landmark California Recycled-Water Bill Clears Assembly – AB 2282
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Most homeowners want cheaper water bills. If provided the infrastructure, they'd gladly use recycled water to wash cars and...
Bill Targeting Mislabeled Seafood Approved by California State Senate – SB 1138
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Calif. State Senate today approved Senate Bill 1138 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) on a vote of 36...
Measure to Require Condoms in California Produced Adult Films Approved by State Assembly – AB 1576
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Legislation by Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D – Los Angeles) to require condoms or other personal protective equipment in...
California 'X-Prize' Bill Passes Assembly – Would Offer $25,000 Prize for Innovative Concepts to Streamline State Government
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California State Assembly took one small step today in what could be a giant leap for good-government advocates,...
Calif. Congressman Cardenas Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
SUN VALLEY, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) is proud to announce the winner of...
Calif. Congressman Cardenas Passes Cybersecurity Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) successfully added a critical amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act...
70th Anniversary of D-Day recongnized in Los Angeles with events by non-profit Heritage League of the Second Air Division
VAN NUYS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Heritage League of the Second Air Division, and celebrated philanthropists Jane and Bert Boeckmann of Galpin Ford, today announced today they have joined forces to honor WWII Veterans at the 70th Anniversary D-Day Luncheon at the 94th Aero Squadron in Van Nuys on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 10 a.m. All WWII Veterans, friends and family are encouraged and invited to attend.
Calif. Asm. Muratsuchi Receives Legislator of the Year Award from Assoc. of Global Automakers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Association of Global Automakers has announced Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi as their 2014 “Legislator of the Year.” The award...
The MoJo Pitching Cage featured in new baseball movie 'The Million Dollar Arm'
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California-based Mojo Sports, makers of interactive sports and entertainment equipment, announced today that their flagship product, the Mojo Pitching Cage(TM), is the 'Official Pitching Cage of The Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest' featured in the movie 'The Million Dollar Arm.'
Calif. Bill Incentivizing Small Business Growth Approved by State Assembly – AB 2096
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assembly Bill (AB) 2096, authored by Assemblymember Muratsuchi (D – Torrance) and sponsored by Small Business California, passed...
Calif. Assemblyman Cooley’s AB 1053 Goes to Governor for Signature, Returns $1.3 Million to Fire District Taxpayers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) announced that his bill – AB 1053 – is headed to Governor...
California Senate Approves Military Sexual Assault Bill – Senate Bill 1422
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the California Senate approved Senate Bill 1422, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) on a bipartisan vote of...
Legislation to Protect California Youth Football Players Moves to State Senate – AB 2127
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley’s AB 2127 was passed off the floor of the State Assembly this morning. AB 2127...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto Issues Statement on Passage of New Rainy Day Fund Proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles), a long-time advocate for government and budgetary reform and the author of ACA...
Mike Gatto's Bill to Protect California Students' Social Media Data Passes Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Young people who might want to delete an embarrassing or controversial post to social media currently have few options,...
Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Releases Statement on Passage of Rainy Day Fund Proposal
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) today released the following statement in response to the Legislature unanimously passing Assembly Constitutional Amendment...
Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for May 13, 2014 including to Dept. Conservation Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday announced the following appointments: First, Steven Bohlen, 61, of Sonoma, has...
California Gov. Brown Signs Legislation week of May 12, 2014
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills, including AB758, AB1035,...
MCT Trading announces MCTlive, its new Browser-based Software Platform for Secondary Capital Marketing Departments
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging, loan sale execution, and risk management services, today announced the formal launch of MCTlive, a secondary marketing technology platform designed for capital markets trading and pipeline management.
Calif. Gov. Brown Expands Health Care Coverage, Pays Down Debt and Shores Up Teachers' Pensions in Revised State Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. released a revised state budget that provides health care to millions more...
Two Pedals Publishing Announces its Guide to Green Fabrics, Eco-Friendly Textiles for Fashion and Interior Design
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Two Pedals Publishing(TM) announced today the release of its full suite of books and other materials related to its new title, 'Guide to Green Fabrics, Eco-Friendly Textiles for Fashion and Interior Design' (ISBN: 9780975298398) the ultimate eco-fiber reference guide for instructors, textiles professionals, design students, fashion and interior designers, product manufacturers, and home sewing aficionados wanting to learn more about the latest developments in green textiles.
DrivenBI Self Service Data Analytics Platform Delivers Key Service Level Performance Metrics to dinCloud's Customers
PASADENA, Calif., /California Newswire/ -- DrivenBI, a provider of cloud analytics platforms, today announced a partnership with dinCloud, a leading cloud services provider, that will allow dinCloud to provide their customers with DrivenBI's cloud analytics platform designed to unify, analyze, and report data aggregated from multiple sources.
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center names Chris Duncan as Chief Growth Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that Chris Duncan has joined the firm's executive team as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Duncan brings 26 years of experience in finance, risk management, security, mergers and acquisitions and executive leadership to the firm.
MBA National Secondary Marketing Conference to feature Phil Rasori on panel 'Liquidity Challenges for Smaller Lenders'
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, today announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will moderate and drive a panel session entitled 'Liquidity Challenges for Smaller Lenders' at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Secondary Marketing Conference in New York City.
Clients of Network Control reported exceptional satisfaction ratings in the company's recent client key performance metrics report
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Clients of Network Control reported exceptional satisfaction ratings in the company's recent client key performance metrics report, with 95.5 percent of respondents expressing they are 'Very Satisfied' with the services provided, and 97 percent indicating that they would recommend Network Control to other organizations.
Calif. Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Rainy Day Fund Agreement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Moving swiftly to maintain fiscal stability and prepare for the next economic downturn, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for May 7, 2014 including to California Department of Child Support Services
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Alisha Griffin, 65, of Yardley, Pennsylvania,...
TeamF1 partners with City of Fremont once more, upgrading to the Priceless Sponsor level for this year's scholarships for children
FREMONT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software solutions, has stepped up as a 'Priceless Sponsor' for the City of Fremont's scholarship programs as a part of its F1rstHand community outreach program. TeamF1's F1rstHand program is the company's effort to lend a helping hand to the community by investing in deserving local causes.
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas Forces Full House Vote On Comprehensive Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, one day after forcing a Rules Committee vote on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, U.S. Rep....
The Compliance Group Assists Financial Institutions with Comprehensive Suite of Outsourced Compliance and Audit Services
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- To meet lenders' growing demand for compliance assistance, leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. today announced that it offers a comprehensive suite of audit and monthly outsourced compliance services, encompassing both federal and state-level audits as well as a host of other compliance-related reviews and content development.
Study on Calif. Nurse Practitioners Under the Affordable Care Act – More than $1.8 Billion in Savings Possible
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With more than 3.3 million more Californians now covered by the Affordable Health Care Act and Medi-Cal, granting...
Calif. Aerospace Tax Incentive Act Signed by Governor Brown – AB 777
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 777 authored by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance). AB 777 provides a...
CEO Bob Hurley to Inspire Students at Laguna College of Art and Design 2014 Commencement
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD), a premier four-year art and design college, today announced that Bob Hurley, founder of Hurley, will speak at the college's 2014 Commencement ceremony at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 19 at the main campus in Laguna Beach.
