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Majority Leader Toni Atkins will introduce landmark liability insurance legislation for California's Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Majority Leader Toni Atkins, 78th Assembly District, announced she will introduce landmark liability insurance legislation for California's Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). According to Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR), liability insurance for RCFEs is not now required as a condition of licensure.

Interpreters Unlimited Inc. Doubles Revenue with Acquisition of Albors and Alnet, a Translation and Medical Transportation Company

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. today announced that it has recently acquired Albors and Alnet, a language and medical transportation company. And, the Bank of Southern California was instrumental in providing the financing for the acquisition. As a result of this acquisition, Interpreters Unlimited has doubled its number of employees; can now offer medical transportation services; and has a presence on the east coast.

Bank of Southern California welcomes Irwin Golds to Board of Directors

PALM DESERT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California (FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) today announced that Irwin Golds, long time Coachella Valley banking and business executive has been appointed to the company's board of directors. In December 2010, the bank acquired the La Quinta and Palm Springs branches from Palm Desert National Bank as its entry into the Coachella Valley which the bank sees as a key Southern California market.

MCT Trading Inc. named to San Diego Business Journal 2013 Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that it has been named to the San Diego Business Journal's 2013 'Top 100' annual fastest-growing private companies list, with a specific ranking of 24. Organizations that earned a spot on the list were honored at a recent awards ceremony held at the Paradise Point Resort and in San Diego.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner

San Diego Mayor Filner Proposal for Prevailing Wage Approved by City Council

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's proposal to "ensure that construction workers get paid a fair wage...

Regent Education's Regent 8 Solution chosen by National University, the second-largest private, non-profit university in California

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- National University is the second-largest private, non-profit university in California. With more than 23,000 students it was imperative to find a financial aid management solution that would drive automation and support their complex packaging and repackaging needs. Regent Education's Regent 8 was selected based on its advanced packaging and automation capabilities.

Can Sounds Increase Your Intelligence? Pillai Center For Mind Science Brings Artists, Doctors, Researchers and Mystics to Google+ Hangout

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Pillai Center For Mind Science will host a free live-stream webcast and Google+ Hangout on July 28 to present the power of sounds to increase intelligence. The free webcast will provide a forum for collaborative discussion to researchers, doctors and mystics worldwide.

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.

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.

TV star and dancer Sophia Lucia from 'Dance Moms' to attempt to Break the Guinness World Record of 36 Consecutive Pirouettes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 10-year-old dance prodigy and featured performer on the hit TV series on Lifetime, 'Dance Moms,' Sophia Lucia, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record of '36 Consecutive Pirouettes' on March 30, 2013 in her home town of San Diego. The event will take place at San Diego Dance Centre, where Sophia started dancing at the young age of 2.

San Diego's Bank of Southern California announced that they have acquired branch building from the FDIC

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, after more than two years of leasing their La Quinta office, Bank of Southern California announced that they have acquired the space permanently from the FDIC. At the end of 2010, Bank of Southern California began leasing the space, as well as another location in Palm Springs, when it acquired the two branch offices from Palm Desert National Bank.

The Compliance Group Inc offers CFPB Compliance Management System Services

SAN MARCOS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), now offers services supporting mortgage lenders' adaptation to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) Compliance Management System requirements.

Phil Rasori of MCT Trading named a 'Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professional Under 40' for Third Year in a Row

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced today that that Phil Rasori, the company's COO and Head Trader, has earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 'Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40' list for the third time.

Bank of Southern California has been recognized as one of the top small business lenders among medium sized banks, in San...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California N.A., a locally owned community business bank, has been recognized as one of the top small business lenders among medium sized banks for the largest number and dollar volume of 7(a) loans in 2012 in the greater San Diego area according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
San Diego Children's Choir

San Diego Children's Choir Honored as a 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Diego Children's Choir (SDCC) today announced that it has been honored with a prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. "We are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2012 Nonprofit," says Donna Icenhower, executive director.

Bank of Southern California announces Robert Marshall appointed Executive VP and Chief Credit Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California N.A. announced today that Robert Marshall was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. In this role, Mr. Marshall will lead the Bank's credit function, overseeing credit risk management, credit approval and credit analysis functions, and ensuring the overall quality of the Bank's lending portfolio is maintained.
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto Receives Legislator of the Year Award From the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) will be presented with the Legislator of the Year Award tonight from the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (CRNG), a not-for-profit group that represents renewable natural-gas producers throughout the country. Renewable natural gas is an alternative, renewable energy, derived from the natural decomposition of waste from landfills and organic sources and is used to generate green electricity and clean transportation fuel.
San Diego Children's Choir

San Diego Children's Choir is looking for children who 'love to sing'

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- San Diego Children’s Choir is holding auditions in December and January. The Choir offers children a chance to achieve artistic excellence, attain personal goals and perform service to the community. Short 5-10 minute auditions will be held on Dec. 12 and 13 as well as Jan. 9 and 12 for children in grades 3-12. No audition is required for grades 1-2. The Choir has five convenient sites in Del Mar, Mira Mesa, Hillcrest, Lake Murray and Rancho Bernardo.
San Diego Children's Choir

San Diego Children's Choir celebrates 22nd annual Holiday Concert and Community Sing-along in December

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Diego Children's Choir (SDCC) will perform its annual Holiday Concert and Community Sing-along on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., at The First United Methodist Church of San Diego in Mission Valley. The children will sing selections from Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols and include traditional favorites such as The First Noel, Joy to the World and Silent Night. The public is invited.
Calif. Governor Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Dedicates Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Line

ALPINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today dedicated the Sunrise Powerlink transmission line in San Diego County, which will deliver...

Michael Persall, CPA and Investor Appointed to Bank of Southern California Board of Directors

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California announced today that Michael Persall, CPA and Investor was appointed to the company's board of directors. Mr. Persall is President of Persall Group and is a practicing certified public accountant with extensive experience in construction, real estate and finance.

MCT Trading Inc adds Kerry Masterson as Midwest Regional Director

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that Kerry Masterson has joined the company as Regional Director where he will be responsible for growing and managing the Midwest territory.

Calif. Governor Brown Highlights Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday joined business leaders and elected officials for the dedication of Soitec's North American headquarters in San Diego.

Calif. Gov. Brown and San Diego Business Leaders Call on Legislature to Pass California Jobs First Plan

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today will join San Diego business leaders at Gen-Probe, Inc. to call on the state Legislature to pass his California Jobs First plan, which eliminates a toxic tax loophole and offers over $1 billion a year in tax relief for businesses that create jobs in the state.

MCT Trading Makes Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Companies

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced today that it has been named to Inc. 5000 2011 fastest-growing private companies list. MCT ranks 776 on the list with an industry rank in the financial services category of 39 and impressive three-year sales growth of 405 percent.

U.S. Department of State has issued a Presidential permit for the expansion and reconfiguration of the San Ysidro border crossing in...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Consistent with our commitment to help develop a modernized U.S.-Mexico border that promotes both economic competitiveness and enhanced...

New Presidential Permit for Innovative U.S.-Mexico Border Crossing in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Demonstrating its commitment to a 21st century border that promotes economic competitiveness while enhancing security, the Department of...

San Diego Passport Agency to Open in 2011

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The U.S. Department of State will host a tour of the future site of the San Diego Passport...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Kyocera Decision to Create Green Jobs in California

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after Kyocera Solar, Inc. announced plans to begin manufacturing solar...

Calif. Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III Stands with Fellow Legislators in Condemning Racist 'Compton Cookout'

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D-Compton) will stand unified with fellow legislators to publicly condemn a racially...

1st Advantage Mortgage, DocuTech, Del Mar DataTrac Named Synergy Award Finalists

SAN DIEGO /California Newswire/ -- 1st Advantage Mortgage, DocuTech and Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) have been named Mortgage Technology magazine's Synergy Award finalists, recognizing...

‘America Libre’ Author Tours Southern California, Setting for Controversial Novel of Latino Insurrection

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Author Raul Ramos y Sanchez is touring Southern California, the setting of his controversial debut novel AMERICA LIBRE...

Club List Now adds iPhone compatible mobile event portal

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As smart phones become increasingly popular, people expect more out of the mobile technology now more than ever....

10th Annual FlagMag Flag Football World Cup Comes to San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Excited about baseball season, but still longing for your football fix? Mark your calendar for May 2nd and...

Nautilus Press says Author-Supported Publishing Flourishes As Writers Pay the Tab

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Auto makers and banks aren't the only big businesses suffering in today's grim economy. Declining sales have forced...

San Diego’s My Credit Group Reports that Credit Repair Does Not Work

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The current economic environment has resulted in the emergence of thousands of so called credit repair companies that...

Banking Veteran Marshall V. Laitsch Joins Board of 1st Pacific Bancorp and 1st Pacific Bank of California

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 1st Pacific Bancorp (NASDAQ: FPBN), the parent of 1st Pacific Bank of California, announced today the appointment of...

Marketing Strategist Doug Lenos Scheduled Speaker at Online Marketing Summit Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Online Marketing Summit, a national educational conference for corporate marketing executives, has selected Doug Lenos, Online Marketing Strategist at...

Athletic-Minded Traveler adds Customized Run Routes to Stayfit@Hyatt Program

SAN DIEGO -- Athletic-Minded Traveler(R) today announced that Hyatt Hotels & Resorts' North American properties will provide jogging and fitness-walking guests with palm-size route...

Arclinea San Diego Wins Two National Interior Design Awards

SAN DIEGO -- Two residential kitchen remodels designed by Arclinea San Diego have won prestigious national design awards. The kitchen design firm has won...

Podclass Announces Web Services Technology to Bring Education into Social Networks

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Podclass, Inc. announces Podclass Web Services (PWS), an application programming interface to enable online courses to be accessed from within...

Podclass is a Recipient of fbFund for Application Built on Facebook(R) Platform

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Podclass, Inc. announces that their new web services technology that interfaces with Moodle, the leading open-source learning management software system,...

Fertility Specialist, Steven A. Brody, M.D., Ph.D. to Anchor New San Diego Medical Institute

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine(R) (SIRM) have announced the opening of an office in La Jolla, California, with Dr. Steven...

MyBertos Helps San Diego Locate the Best Mexican Food North of the Border

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- While San Diego has long been popular for its great weather and beaches, it might be of interest to tourists...

Awareness Seminar in San Diego Advocates Free Intuition for Success

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Age of Awareness today announced two seminars; Free Your Intuition and Magic, Metaphysics or Just Plain Real? to be held...

San Diego Workshop asks, Magic, Metaphysics or Just Plain Real?

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Weston Jolly, prominent spiritual channel and mentor, returns to San Diego in June to share two remarkable presentations to integrate...

Interim HealthCare Announces Conversion of California Branches to Franchises

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Interim HealthCare, the nation's largest combined provider of home care and healthcare staffing services, announced the completion of conversions of...

San Diego Author Jim Musgrave Featured on New On-Line Publisher Offering DRM-free Digital Audio Short Stories

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Local author Jim Musgrave is featured on Sniplits' beta test site. Anyone with a digital music player, smart phone or...

Arclinea San Diego Wins National Honors in K+BB Design Awards

Arclinea San DiegoSAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Arclinea San Diego, and its full-service kitchen design showroom, has won a national design award by Nielsen's Kitchen and Bath Business (K+BB) magazine in the publication's annual awards program. In evaluating new showrooms from around the country for design excellence, the magazine selected Arclinea San Diego as one of the nation's best, awarding the firm its "K+BB 2007 Design Awards, Merit Award."

MyKidisSafe Software Helps Control Kids’ Mobile Phone Use for Child Safety

MyKidisSafeSAN DIEGO, Calif. -- MyKidisSafe, LLC announced today overwhelming industry response to its new Mobile Phone Software which was demonstrated for the first time at CTIA. Carriers, handset manufacturers and resellers were excited by the simplicity yet powerfulness of the software.

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