Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for April 30, 2013 including the California Commission on Emergency Medical Services
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Linda Broyles, 57, of Coronado, has been...
AC Talent Agency and Next Model Management have formed a strategic partnership
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, AC Talent Agency and Next Model Management announced they have formed a strategic partnership. Anna Chudoba Womack, founder of AC Talent, will be in charge of theatrical and commercial bookings for SAG/AFTRA projects for Next.
San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board Appoints New Leadership for Economic Development in California
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County announced the induction of Tony Myrell, Jon Novack, and Dr. William Sterling as chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer of the board respectively. The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board is a public-private volunteer board that oversees the use of federal dollars to train the local workforce to support local employers.
Quandis Inc. named a Mortgage Technology 'Top 50 Service Provider' for Third Year in a Row for SaaS
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of web-based default management technology solutions, announced that is has been recognized as a Top 50 Servicer Provider by Mortgage Technology magazine for the third consecutive year.
Representatives of the National Foundation for Military Family Support and Hollywood Filmmakers welcomed in DC by Dignitaries
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Congressional and Political dignitaries welcomed members of the National Foundation for Military Family Support (NFMFS), as well as members of the motion picture 'American Identity,' to Washington D.C. to be recognized through special events, including receiving Congressional Commendations.
EnviroIngenuity launches resource-efficient hydroponic tower systems providing fast growing, highly nutritious produce
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EnviroIngenuity today announced its offering of hydroponic vertical gardens for use at home. The beautiful stackable garden systems make it easy to grow delicious, nutritious, non-toxic food at home using limited space and reducing use of natural resources. These resource-efficient hydroponic tower systems for nutritious produce are available at Laguna Gardens Nursery.
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center again honored as one of the 'Best Places to Work in the Bay Area' for sixth year
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has again been recognized as a 'Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.' For 2013, San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal presented the award jointly.
Food Finders, Inc. Celebrates 100 Million Pounds of Food Rescued for the Food Insecure in Southern California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Since 1989, when Food Finders, Inc. officially started rescuing food to donate to needy agencies and shelters who feed the hungry, the nonprofit has collected and redistributed 100 million pounds of food. This tremendous milestone was reached this month, coinciding with its 24 year anniversary.
Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas Sponsors Legislation to Give Veterans Better Mental Health Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- This week, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) signed on as an original co-sponsor to the bipartisan...
Teen Entrepreneur pushing California Legislators to pass proposed Made in the USA Labeling Bill
SAN CARLOS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California businesses cannot claim their products are 'Made in the USA' unless 100 percent of the components are manufactured in the country. The federal standard is 75 percent, which places an unfair disadvantage on California firms because there are some products that have components which are not available in the United States. Bulldog Lighting - a Calif.-based firm founded by teenage entrepreneur Dylan Sievers - is spearheading and promoting the passage of legislation that would make the 75 percent federal standard applicable in California.
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.
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.
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...
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....
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 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).
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.'
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...
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.
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...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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.
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-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. 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...
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...
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. 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...
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...
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.
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....
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. 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.
