Christopher Simmons
Christopher Simmons (aka Christopher Laird Simmons) has been a working journalist since his first magazine sale in 1984. He has since written for wide variety of print and online publications covering lifestyle, tech and entertainment. He is an award-winning author, designer, photographer, and musician. He is a member of ASCAP and PRSA. He is the founder and CEO of Neotrope®, based in Temecula, CA, USA.
Hollywood's The Harman Press will be the Official Printer for the 2015 Pollie Awards and Conference in New Orleans
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Marking its active role in the political printing arena, The Harman Press will be the Official Printer for the 2015 Pollie Awards and Conference in New Orleans, March 17-19, 2015, organized by the American Association of Political Consultants. This will be the second year that The Harman Press has provided the AAPC with printing for its programming material and signage for its annual conference and awards events.
Autistic Teen Singer Autumn Sky Wolfe Succeeding Despite the Odds
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The word 'autism' strikes fear in most people's hearts but teen Autumn Sky Wolfe is battling it with a singing career and bold live performances. 'Here is a young woman who is unshakable in her delivery of a song,' states manager Meredith Day of Starmaker Machinery. 'When she performs, she exhibits resolve and power that can uplift the entire audience.'
Veros Real Estate Solutions named a 2015 HousingWire HW Tech100 Market Influencer
SANTA ANA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Veros Real Estate Solutions, an industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, today announced today that it has been named the winner of the 'Market Influence' category in the 2015 edition HousingWire HW TECH100 list.
ReverseVision Inc. Releases Financial Assessment-Required Screens by HUD March 2 2015 Deadline
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc., a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, has released an update to their RV Exchange LOS that includes all Financial Assessment critical screens and calculations. This release was targeted to meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) original Financial Assessment (FA) implementation date of March 2, 2015.
Inspired by Kerri Kasem, Mike Gatto Continues Quest to Give Rights to Calif. Children Denied Access to Ailing Parents
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) introduced new legislation that would provide reasonable accommodations for adult children who want...
Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform Sponsors Calif. Excluded Persons Administrative Action List Legislation
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) today announced that Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D - San Bernardino) introduced the 'Excluded Persons Administrative Action List,' or 'EPAAL' legislation on Feb. 27, 2015. AB 1122 as it is now known, will require the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (DSS/CCL) to publish on its website a list of all persons who have been excluded from owning, operating and/or working inside any licensed care facility as a result of an Administrative Law proceeding.
Comedian Who Stutters Goes Beyond the Punch Lines – Nina G to perform at the Pacific Pinball Museum
ALAMEDA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Nina G bills herself as 'America's Only Female Stuttering Comedian.' Less obvious about this stand-up comedian, social activist, and author, is that she also has a learning disability. Both Nina G's stutter and her learning disability are subjects in her new one woman show, 'Going Beyond Inspirational,' which premieres on (funnily enough) April Fools' Day! April 1, 2015 at the Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda, Calif.
Vaccinations Required for Calif. Day Care Center Workers Under Bill Introduced by Senator Mendoza – SB 792
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In an effort to protect California children in day care from contracting serious diseases, Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia)...
Calif. Assemblywoman Young Kim Announces Legislation to Require Voter Support for New Toll Facilities In Orange County
COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. State Assemblywoman Young Kim (R-Fullerton) today announced that she has formally introduced state legislation to require a...
MostFit Introduces Stability Training Tools: Core Hammer is a Whole New Way to Train
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MostFit has just released the new Core Hammer to the market. If you're looking to add a new dimension of intensity, explosive muscle engagement and core training to your exercise regimen, or for your clients, this fits the bill. Core Hammer follows the launch of MostFit's SYN Rings - a revolutionary product that changes the paradigm of stability training.
Assemblyman Gatto Proposes 'Public Caltech,' New UC Campus to Increase Capacity, Specialize in STEAM Subjects
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The University of California (UC) system is overcrowded, with slots increasingly scarce for California’s growing population. California industries,...
Geoffrey Lipman Joins Civic Resource Group International as Special Advisor, Global Travel and Tourism
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced the appointment of Geoffrey Lipman as Special Advisor, Global Travel and Tourism. CRG has also entered a strategic partnership with Greenearth.travel of which Mr. Lipman is Chairman.
Calif. Senator Mendoza Bill Helps Prevent Child Hunger – SB 708
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- To address childhood hunger and improve access to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza...
Calif. Congressman Cardenas: Protect America and 26,000 Californian Jobs
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) called on House Republican leadership to...
Emilio N. Francisco, CEO of PDC Capital Group, Names Pat Brown as Project Manager for SummerPlace Development
COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm PDC Capital Group, today announced that Pat Brown is joining senior housing real estate company SummerPlace Development as Project Manager overseeing the development of SummerPlace Assisted Living and Memory Care projects.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 25, 2015 including to Commission on Judicial Performance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Nanci Nishimura, 61, of San Mateo,...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 24, 2015 including to District Agricultural Associations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Leta Ciavaglia, 61, of Sanger, has...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 23, 2015 including to Board of Food and Agriculture
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Ashley Boren, 53, of San Francisco,...
Tammy Mission of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants Honored as 2015 Insurance Industry 'Power Broker'
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Tammy Mission has been recognized as a Power Broker and an Under-40 designee in the non-profit sector by Risk and Insurance Magazine. This is the second time Mission has received this honor -- her first recognition (also in the non-profit sector) came in 2013.
Anthem Inc. Data Breach Lawsuit Helps Kids, Too, says Weitz & Luxenberg P.C.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Anthem Inc. (NYSE:ANTM) data breach class action lawsuit brought this month by Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C. seeks to protect tens of millions of children - and not just adults - affected by the health insurance giant's massive loss of sensitive confidential records, the New York-based law firm today announced.
Teenager Autumn Sky Wolfe Creates Inspiring Music Combining Autism and Artistry
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- When 18-year-old Autumn Sky Wolfe was diagnosed with autism, the last thing on anyone's mind was a singing career. Yet she now has an EP on iTunes and has been nominated by New Music Weekly magazine as Best New Adult Contemporary Artist as well as Crossover Artist of the Year.
Calif. Home Care Providers Rally to Demand Gov. Brown Keep Promise of Equal Treatment Under the Law
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Caregivers who provide in-home support for elderly Californians and people with disabilities will stand in solidarity at a...
California vs. Big Plastic Statement On Certification of Signatures by Plastic Bag Industry on SB 270 Referendum
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California vs. Big Plastic, the coalition of local officials and environmental, labor, and business groups supporting the state’s...
Landmark Measure to Make Baseball Tobacco-Free proposed by Calif. Assemblyman Tony Thurmond
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Assemblyman Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond) introduced legislation to eliminate the use of all tobacco products – including smokeless...
ReverseVision Inc. on Track for Financial Assessment Changes in Mortgage Industry Despite HUD Delay
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- John Button, CEO of leading reverse mortgage software and technology provider ReverseVision, says the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) decision to delay implementation of its Financial Assessment (FA) rules provides a better opportunity for lenders to get the required technology changes including: ReverseVision's, HUD's and other systems implemented into their processes.
Calif. Senator Isadore Hall to Hold Informational Hearing on Earthquake Early Warning System
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Senator Isadore Hall, III (D – South Bay), Chair of the Senate Governmental Organization Committee, announced he...
California Conflict of Interest Laws Target of Bill by Senator Tony Mendoza – SB 330
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) introduced SB 330 to restore public trust and accountability in government by strengthening...
Canadian Music Producer Chris Noxx Lands in L.A. to record with Legendary Mogul Dr Dre
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quietly over the last decade, Nova Scotia native Chris Noxx has been building his resume. As a producer, composer and arranger he started making trips to and from his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia and Music hub Los Angeles, Calif.
Calif. Assemblyman Anthony Rendon Statement on Attorney General's Decision on Daughters of Charity Sale
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In response to Calif. Attorney General Kamala Harris approving the sale of the Daughters of Charity Health System to...
PDC Capital Group raising $45M in EB-5 immigrant investor funds to assist biodegradable organic chemical firm Clear Currents Inc.
COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm PDC Capital Group, today announced that PDC is raising $45 million in EB-5 immigrant investor funds to assist biodegradable organic chemical products firm Clear Currents, Inc.
Calif. Senator Isadore Hall and Assemblymember Adam Gray Introduce Legislation Authorizing iPoker in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senator Isadore Hall, III (D – South Bay), Chairman of the Senate Governmental Organization Committee and Assemblymember Adam...
Quandis unveils its Quandis Loan Servicing offering, a comprehensive Default Management Platform
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default servicing software, announced that it launched Quandis Loan Servicing (QLS), an end-to-end default management platform that automates and compliantly manages the default process from start to finish. QLS is offered as an all-in-one system and also as modules so various components can be leveraged by servicers based on individual needs.
Anthem Inc. Customer Data Breach Sparks Class Action Lawsuit, Weitz & Luxenberg Announces
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., today announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against the nation's second-largest health insurer, Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc., following disclosure earlier this month that the private information of 80 million Anthem customers was stolen in a massive online data breach.
Auction at Osram Sylvania of York, Pennsylvania Offers Fabricating Equipment Opportunities
YORK, Pa., Feb. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IAAS Worldwide is pleased to announce the Onsite and Online auction late fabricating equipment for...
Commercial printer The Harman Press expands into on-demand photo-books and large format fine-art printing
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Harman Press has acquired A&I Photographic and Digital and its staff, effective February 13, 2015. A&I is expected to move operations from its current Burbank address to The Harman Press facility in North Hollywood before the end of March. The announcement was made by A&I co-owners Baret Lepejian and Vic Lepejian together with The Harman Press president Phillip Goldner.
Civic Resource Group International welcomes Former Microsoft Europe Chairman Jan Muhlfeit to Advisory Board
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced the appointment of Jan Muhlfeit as Special Advisor and Chairman, CRG International. In his dual role, Mr. Muhlfeit will help guide the company as it establishes and expands its leadership position and capabilities in Digital Government on a global level.
Veros Real Estate Solutions' Pathway Supports Lender Appraisal Submissions to EAD
SANTA ANA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Veros Real Estate Solutions, an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, today announced that lenders interested in utilizing FHA's recently announced Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal can achieve a direct connection for electronic appraisal submission through Veros' PATHWAY.
DocMagic Inc. joins select group of vendors that can use industry standard MERS eNote registry
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., a leading provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced that the firm has now completed its integration with the MERS(R) eRegistry, making it one of only a few industry vendors to integrate with the widely used system.
First Hearing of Mike Gatto Committee on Calif. Privacy, Consumer Protection to be as Groundbreaking as its Creation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to a press release today from Assemblyman Mike Gatto: The first hearing for the newly created Assembly Privacy...
Calif. Senator Isadore Hall Statement on Pacific Maritime Association shutting down West Coast ports Pres. Day Weekend
SAN PEDRO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Senator Isadore Hall, III (D – South Bay) today released the following statement regarding the Pacific Maritime Association’s...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 12, 2015 including Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Thursday announced the following appointments. First: Lynne Freeman, 54, of Sacramento, has...
Calif. Senator Mendoza Bill Protects Children from Drug Trafficking, Manufacturing Near Schools – SB 212
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In an effort to crack down on the manufacturing and sale of illicit drugs near schools, Senator Tony Mendoza...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 9, 2015 to California Apprenticeship Council
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Barbara Blake, 63, of Los Angeles,...
ReverseVision, Inc. Welcomes Wendy Peel as VP of Sales and Marketing
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc., the leading technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that seasoned marketing executive Wendy Peel has joined the company as its vice president of sales and marketing. In this position, Wendy will be responsible for managing the ReverseVision brand, working with product development and broadening brand awareness among forward lenders and financial planners.
DocMagic Inc. Implements MISMO Version 3.3 for the CFPB's Integrated Disclosure deadline
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry's leader in compliant loan document preparation and driver of complete eMortgage adoption, announced that its entire solution set now adheres to version 3.3 of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) Reference Model.
Remodel or Move annual US Remodeling Sentiment Report 2015 finds Economic Recovery Contributes to Increase in Renovations
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The latest 'US Remodeling Sentiment Report' from Remodel or Move indicated that the continued economic recovery has favorably affected homeowners. Homeowner respondents report their average home equity is now over $165,000, up from $115,000 in 2013, which combined with continued low interest rates and pent-up demand for home repair and improvements, is fueling growth.
Smart Cities Council welcomes Civic Resource Group International as Associate Partner
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) is delighted to announce their appointment as Associate Partner in the Smart Cities Council. CRG will participate with the Smart Cities Council as a technology solutions provider and a champion of the 'Smart Cities' concept of 'digital' transformation by providing solutions that streamline the traditional organization and management of urban living.
New 'CaliParks' Social Media App Helps Californians Discover Calif. Parks, Plan Trips, Share Experiences
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Parks Forward this past week announced a neat new app - "CaliParks" - for those wanting to explore and...
Mark and Jan Hilbert Donate Rex Brandt Watercolor to Laguna College of Art and Design Permanent Collection
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) today announced that Mark and Janet Hilbert of The Hilbert Collection donated 'Evening Rendezvous' (Watercolor on Paper, 10x14 inches, 1960) by acclaimed California watercolorist Rex Brandt. The iconic watercolor will be part of the college's permanent collection, which also includes The Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Archives.
Veros Real Estate Solutions CEO Darius Bozorgi Speaking at 2015 ABS Vegas Conference
SANTA ANA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Veros Real Estate Solutions, an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, announces that CEO Darius Bozorgi will be a panelist at the 2015 ABS Vegas conference, the largest capital markets conference in the world.
