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.
Free News Articles is serving up fresh brain food for Content Marketeers
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neotrope today announced updated 'food for content marketing' available on Free News Articles(TM), an online resource launched in 2005 providing no-cost idea starters for bloggers, newsletter editors, and modern content marketers. With the explosion in the content marketing field, savvy bloggers can get tons of quick ideas in one place.
Gregg Holsapple joins ReverseVision, Inc. as Product Strategist in Reverves Mortgage Tech Industry
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc., a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Gregg Holsapple has joined as Product Strategist. In this role, Holsapple will have responsibility for product and program analysis, developing requirements and building out our product design process.
ReverseVision to add Coester VMS to its Integrated Technology for Reverse Mortgage Lender Workflow
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc. today announced an agreement to add CoesterVMS's appraisal services to RV Exchange - ReverseVision's Reverse Loan Origination System (RLOS) platform. Reverse mortgage lenders use RV Exchange for the full lifecycle of the loan-from initial proposal through application, underwriting, closing and post-closing.
Sabadell United Bank grows residential loan volume 200 percent, reduces cycle times 20 percent using OpenClose platform
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- OpenClose, a leading end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, today announced at the MBA's National Technology Conference that Florida-based Sabadell United Bank, N.A. has realized superior results along with supporting metrics since implementing its multi-channel lending automation platform.
Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Announces Bill to Support Career Technical Education and the SCROC – AB 2216
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, has announced the introduction of his bill,...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 13, 2014 including to California Naturopathic Medicine Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Thursday announced the following appointments: First, Daniel Arguello, 67, of Los...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments to CSU Board of Trustees
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments to the California State University Board of...
Calif. Governor Brown, Treasurer Lockyer Kick-Start California PACE Program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and State Treasurer Bill Lockyer announced key actions approved late yesterday...
25th Annual Laguna College of Art and Design Event to Honor Philanthropists Terry Smith and Wayne Peterson
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) announces its Collector's Choice 25th Anniversary Celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the main campus, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach, CA, 92651. The 25th Annual Collector's Choice honors Terry Smith and Wayne Peterson, as honorary chairs.
Green Songs to Sing Along to: Children's Sing-Along Songs Help Families Celebrate Spring and St. Patrick's Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- After a heavy winter in many parts of the U.S., parents of small children all around the country may be in a celebratory mood as they anticipate letting their children once again enjoy the great outdoors. Adding to the fun is the availability of many songs and albums from the Ruth Roberts children songbook collection, including 'St. Patrick's Day Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone.'
Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley Appointed as Chair of Select Committee on Foster Care
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) was appointed Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care. In...
ReverseVision, Inc. announces that 360 Mortgage Group will be using ReverseVision's reverse loan origination system, RV Exchange
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc. today announced that 360 Mortgage Group LLC, a privately-owned mortgage banker with a primary focus on third-party origination, has joined the growing ranks of reverse mortgage lenders and will be using ReverseVision's reverse loan origination system (RLOS), RV Exchange.
Digital Dailies company DAX LLC to be acquired by Prime Focus Technologies
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology subsidiary of Prime Focus (BSE:532748) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DAX LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based production workflow and media asset management applications to the entertainment industry.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 7, 2014 including to California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Rebecca Stilling, 59, of Sacramento, has...
Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Names South Bay Education Advocate as 2014 Woman of the Year
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) selected Leanne Huebner, an Executive Board Member for the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, as...
Default management technology company, Quandis Inc, named to 2014 HW TECH100 List
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced that it earned a spot on HousingWire magazine's 2014 HWTECH 100 list. Quandis is among 23 companies recognized in the servicing category of the list.
Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Introduces Legislation to Prevent Excessive School Administrator Compensation – AB 2710
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, announced his introduction of Assembly...
Mortgage industry expert Mark Johnson joins ReverseVision as Customer Support Manager
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that industry expert Mark Johnson has joined its team in the role of Customer Service Manager. Johnson, who brings more than twenty years of reverse mortgage expertise, replaces Joseph Rinner who has moved into the role of Product Manager.
Bugatta, the highly esteemed bar, restaurant, events and wedding venue, hosted CBS wrap party for 'The Crazy Ones'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Bugatta Supper Club, which has been hosting wrap parties for hit TV shows, movies, extravagant weddings and even the Academy Awards, today announced that it hosted the wrap party for the CBS hit comedy, 'The Crazy Ones,' starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The party featured some of the tastiest drinks and mouthwatering food in Los Angeles.
King of Selfies Courts Ellen DeGeneres
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Celebrity talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres was sent a selfie machine two years ago, she could have made history with it. The Quik Pod, from Fromm Works, Inc., the 'ultimate selfie machine' as described by the inventor, is an extendable smartphone holder with a built in selfie mirror.
California Inventor Patents New Way to Support Windmill Blades and Triple Amount of Energy Extracted from the Wind
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. inventor Kamen George Kamenov today announced that he has patented a new way to support windmill blades and to triple the amount of energy extracted from the wind. U.S. Patent #8629570 has been assigned to these wind turbine blades with reinforcing, supporting and stabilizing components and enlarged swept area.
Mission from Hollywood to Berlin Tackling Licensing and Copyright led by National Association of Record Industry Professionals
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) led a delegation on a mission of commerce, culture and copyright advocacy from Hollywood to Berlin during September 2013 to stimulate entertainment economic activities in both countries. The mission resulted in music placements in American productions, including a German artist, and renewed interest in international creative collaborations.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Drought Legislation to assist drought-affected communities and provide funding to better use local water supplies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Saturday, as California grapples with the driest period in its history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments to the California Gambling Control Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced the following appointments. Tiffany Conklin, 34, of Sacramento, has been appointed...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 28, 2014 including to State Board of Food and Agriculture
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Donald Bransford, 66, of Colusa, has...
Mojave National Preserve's Artist-in-Residence program to feature 'Mojave Moonlight' by Photographer Tom Lowe
BARSTOW, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'Creating a fine art exhibit for Mojave National Preserve's Artist-in-Residence program requires reflection, introspection, and then interpretation,' says Linda Slater, Chief of Interpretation, 'because artists have to develop a thematic from 1.6 million acres of visual communities and millennia of history.'
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center welcomes Senior Consultant Cheryl Doege in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Cheryl Doege as a senior consultant to their national employee benefits consulting practice. Doege brings 23 years of experience in human resources and benefits consulting to EPIC with specialties in benefit program design and funding strategies.
Calif. Congressman Cárdenas Legislation: Stop Putting Kids in Solitary or in Jail for Skipping School
WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), co-author of the landmark Schiff-Cárdenas Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act of 2000...
Sandra Piller Sings About a 'Good Night Kiss' in latest Country Music Ballad
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Every one of us has been through the emotional roller coaster leading up to a first kiss and all of those sensations are presented in 'Good Night Kiss,' the latest country song from Shady Hill Records artist Sandra Piller, recorded at Rough Edges Studio in Nashville.
New Water Source for Drought-Scarred California – Landmark Recycled-Water Bill as Water Crisis Looms – AB 2282
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Although the Legislature cannot make it rain, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) is doing the next best thing:...
Five Queens and a Robot Win Top Honors at Los Angeles FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Championship Tournament
MONROVIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Five young women from Monrovia High School and their rhinestone-encrusted robot won the top Inspire Award at the Los Angeles FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) Regional Championship Tournament held at Monrovia this past Saturday, the Monrovia High School Robotics Program announced today. Along with six other teams from cities ranging from Santa Barbara to San Diego, they advance to compete with top teams from eleven western states.
Planese helps develop new mobile app from North Twin Builders, useful to homeowners, remodelers, and home builders
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'When the deep freeze of February is slowing everything down, that is when my business starts to pick up,' says John Volkmann, owner of North Twin Builders, based in Wisconsin and Michigan. 'With my mobile app I am better able to help those interested in a new home or a remodel in Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan find design ideas as they start planning for their summer get away to the Northwoods.'
Jason Meches named Chief Technology Officer at ReverseVision Inc.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc., a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, has added Jason Meches as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Meches will have responsibility for the development and operations of ReverseVision technology products.
In Arizona event, MCT's Phil Rasori to Participate in CMLA Session on Washington Lending Legislation
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, today announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will share his insight on an upcoming panel assembled by the Community Mortgage Lenders of America (CMLA), which is designed to address legislative issues and trending that will impact mortgage lending in 2014. The panel is being held in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 2.
JR Calanoc and Nancy Hwang of OVS present at Think Global to Grow Your Business – Best Practices in Outsourcing
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- One Virtual Source (OVS), in collaboration with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center - Silicon Valley presented to a crowd of entrepreneurs, startups and technology managers, discussing best practices in leveraging international software companies as a way to reduce costs and drive business growth.
Galorath Inc. reaches agreement with Dassault Systemes to integrate SEER for Manufacturing with CATIA product design application
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Galorath, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement with Dassault Systemes to integrate SEER for Manufacturing with CATIA, the world's leading application for product design and innovation. For many companies, cost estimating is a very fragmented activity and the inclusion of SEER's Cost Estimator in CATIA will allow manufacturers to initially model and test composite manufacturing processes and tradeoffs during the earliest and most preliminary stages of design.
Deadline near for Calif. Assemblyman Gatto's 'Wiki Bill' – First-of-its-Kind Bill Prepares for Next Step in Legislative Process
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) announced that he is taking the next step in introducing the nation’s...
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center's Jim Gillette Honored as a 2014 'Retail Industry Power Broker'
SAN MATEO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced that Jim Gillette has been named as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker. Kathleen Felderman, managing principal and the leader of EPIC's national real estate practice, was also recognized as a 2014 Real Estate Industry Power Broker Finalist.
Legislation to Ban Sale of Confederate Flag on California State Property Introduced – AB 2444
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles) introduced AB 2444, which would prohibit the sale of the...
Bill to Create California Government 'X-Prize' announced by Assemblyman Mike Gatto – AB 2138
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) today announced AB 2138, which would offer cash incentives for people with ideas...
Calif. Senator Padilla Seeks to Strengthen Political Reform Act including prohibition on running for more than one office at a time
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), member of the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee, announced the introduction...
Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Enacts 'Day of Remembrance' in honor of Japanese Americans who were discriminatorily incarcerated during WWII
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) presented Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 85 on the Assembly Floor, calling on...
Treadstone 71 and SYNCSTATE announce partnership for Cyber Intelligence Methods and Structured Analytics
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Treadstone 71 LLC today announced its partnership with SYNCSTATE, Inc. The partnership utilizes the cyber intelligence methods, and structured analytic techniques of Treadstone 71 in supporting the newly announced SYNCSTATE Cyber Threat Targeting Center. The partnership combines the collection, organization and analysis expertise of Treadstone 71 with the operational execution and in depth technical prowess of SYNCSTATE.
Regent Education Financial Aid Management Solution, Regent 8, selected by Brandman University
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Brandman University has selected Regent Education's financial aid management solution to enable them to successfully transition to Competency Based Learning and support their innovative curriculum model. Regent 8 is the only financial aid management solution to offer complete support for all enrollment models.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 12, 2014 to Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Lai Lai Bui, 40, of Shingle...
Gatto and Torlakson Team Up to get Calif. School Employees training needed to stop Child Abuse – AB 1432
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) amended AB 1432 to strengthen training requirements and prevent child abuse in...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 11, 2014 including to the 29th District Agricultural Association
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments for February 11: First, Nancy Ward, 58, of...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 10, 2014 including to the California Board of Registered Nursing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Monday announced the following appointments: First, Ted Benito, 48, of Los Angeles,...
Tea Party Republican joins with Los Angeles Democrat and Introduces Legislation to Assist Long-Term Unemployed Americans
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Seeking to lower the number of long-term unemployed Americans, a Tea Party Republican joined with a Los Angeles...
L.A. Mayor Garcetti names Ken Ziffren to Manage Entertainment Industry Initiatives
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti on Monday appointed Ken Ziffren to be his chief advisor on motion picture and...
