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.
Live-Silver Testing Show Plants Grow to Twice as High and Produce 8 Times the Weight of Healthy Fruit
POMONA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Live-Silver today announced that tests made by Live-Silver of Pomona, Calif. show plants grown hydroponically, as well as in soil, indicate annual plants grow to twice the height and width of control plants when 2 percent of Live-Silver's new supercharged colloidal silver is added to the standard nutrients.
Career and Life Design Coach Sue Koch hosts 4th annual January Jumpstart: Creating Goals that Matter
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sue Koch, founder of Three Squares Coaching and Consulting, a Los Angeles Career and Life Coaching Company, will lead a complimentary tele-class to introduce callers to her popular six-week goal setting course 'January Jumpstart: Creating Goals that Matter.' They will receive valuable information for how to give up Resolution Resignation(TM) once and for all to set inspiring and achievable goals for 2014.
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center expands to Southeast with acquisition of The McCart Group of Atlanta
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has acquired The McCart Group of Atlanta, Ga. Founded in 1971 as Joe McCart Insurance Agency, Inc., The McCart Group is now one of the largest insurance and risk management firms in Georgia.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 8, 2014 including to the California Department of Technology
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Davood Ghods, 53, of Folsom, has...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 6, 2014 including to the California Natural Resources Agency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Saul Gomez, 36, of Sacramento, has...
The So-Cal Remodelers Council Releases Their 2014 Schedule including International Builders NAHB Annual Tradeshow
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In looking ahead to the New Year, the BIA Southern California Remodelers Council and staff are excited to announce their up-coming educational programs as well as their business building opportunities for 2014. The February lineup includes the IBS (International Builders Show) NAHB Annual Tradeshow February 4 to 6, 2014.
Software-Defined Audio Video Leader Utelogy Corporation Opens New Training Facility in Irvine
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Utelogy Corporation has signed a new lease to open its expanded corporate office and training facility within a mile of John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. Utelogy is a leader in Software-Defined Audio Video (SDAV) technology primarily deployed in higher education institutions.
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto Takes Action to Protect Victims of On-Campus Assault and Similar Crimes – AB 1433
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) introduced legislation to ensure that crimes committed on college campuses are properly...
Calif. Senator Alex Padilla Highlights 2013 Legislative Accomplishments – Begins Final Year in State Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) will begin his final year in the Senate when the legislature reconvenes on...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto Introduces Bill to Improve Child-Abuse Reporting in Schools – AB 1432
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) introduced legislation today to prevent child abuse in schools by ensuring that...
San Diego Attorney Stanley D. Prowse featured on Andrea Kaye Radio Show 'Legal Eagle' Programs
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Carlsbad attorney Stan Prowse was approached in early 2013 by the Andrea Kaye Financial News and Talk radio show to participate in a Legal Eagle series of segments focused on Family Law. Since that time seven segments have been produced and aired live on AM1450 San Diego and AM1510 Las Angeles.
Author D.L. Carroll's 'Sir Licksalot and The Arctic Fools' Receives Best Of The Year 2013 from Family Review Center
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A new Children's Chapter Book, 'Sir Licksalot and The Arctic Fools' (ISBN: 978-1629076713), by author D.L. Carroll, officially releases with honors, awards, and 5 Star Reviews! This fast paced epic adventure will melt your heart, make you sweat, and give you goose bumps.
Employee Benefits Professional Sama Hershey Davis joins Edgewood Partners Insurance Center in North Bay
PETALUMA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Sama Hershey Davis in their North Bay employee benefits consulting practice. Hershey Davis brings 15 years of experience in healthcare, benefits consulting, human resources, compliance, wellness and client relationship management to EPIC.
SecuGen announces its Hamster Pro 20, a FAP 20 PIV Fingerprint Reader compatible with Windows Biometric Framework
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation today announced the immediate availability of its Hamster Pro 20, a FAP 20 Mobile ID and PIV certified optical fingerprint reader. The Hamster Pro 20 is an ultra-compact, rugged fingerprint reader that captures very high quality images and yet is truly affordable.
SoulDirection1 Helps Homeless through Contemporary Christian Music and Street Ministry
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Zaricor Jackson, Jr. and Lillie Jackson of SoulDirection1 announced this week the release of their new contemporary Christian album, 'To the Least of These,' a compilation of 13 songs they have written to inspire and uplift most anyone who is experiencing a difficult time in their lives or for the simple enjoyment of listening to good music.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Dec. 30, 2013 including to California Housing Partnership Corp.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday this week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.announced the following appointments: First, Elizabeth Morris, 66, of San...
New California Laws from Assemblyman Mike Gatto will take effect January 1, 2014
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Californians across the state will benefit from new laws authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) that will take...
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.
Calif. Assemblyman Jeff Gorell Announces Legislation to Protect Privacy of Covered California Health Insurance Shoppers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ – Today, Calif. Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Camarillo) announced legislation to help protect the privacy of Californians who use the Covered...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Dec. 19, 2013 including to California Department of State Hospitals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments. First: Pamela Ahlin, 50, of Lemoore, has been...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Dec. 18, 2013 including to California Board for Professional Engineers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments; first: Tara Lynch, 45, of Sacramento, has...
CandyLipz LLC Xtreme Lip-Shaper System Wins GOOD DESIGN Award from Chicago Athenaeum
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- CandyLipz LLC today announced that it is the recipient of the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies GOOD DESIGN award. Since the product launch, the Xtreme Lip-Shaper System has received many positive reviews, and now its design is getting noticed too.
Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi and Stakeholders Call on So. Cal. Edison to Upgrade South Bay Energy Infrastructure
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) and other South Bay state and city officials met Monday with the president of...
DrivenBI and Return on Efficiency LLC help Insurers tap into the power of social and mobile cloud analytics
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DrivenBI and Return on Efficiency today announced their partnership, empowering customers to achieve operational insights in entirely new ways. SRK simply replaces spreadsheets for analysis, delivering self-service capability for reporting and Operational Dashboards demanded by the insurance industry.
5 Bars Inside to be official Distributed Antenna System provider for MLB Angel Stadium of Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Inside today announced that they will be the official Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Wi-Fi provider for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Attendees of the stadium will experience a profound difference in wireless connectivity and data speeds with the integration.
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto Invites Public to Draft the United States' First Ever 'Wiki Bill'
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) announced a groundbreaking opportunity to allow individual citizens to draft a piece...
At CES 2014 SecuGen Corp. to Showcase Hamster Pro 20 and U20 OEM Fingerprint Readers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- CES 2014 -- SecuGen Corporation today announced that it will be showcasing its new, ultra-compact fingerprint reader at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show January 7-10. The new Hamster Pro 20 and its OEM sensor version are both FAP 20 Mobile ID and PIV certified by the FBI and have been added to the FIPS 201/PIV Approved Products List (APL) by the General Services Administration (GSA).
Galorath, Inc. Webinar to Focus on Lessons from Healthcare.gov Challenge with Analysis and Simulation Tools
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Dan Galorath, CEO of Galorath, Inc., and Lee Fischman, Senior Director of Development of Galorath, Inc. and Lev Lehsokin, EVP of Strategy and Market Development at CAST Software (Euronext:CAS), will provide an expert examination of Healthcare.gov and the challenges associated with such a project. The companies will host a webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 8:30 a.m. PST where they will give an overview of the lessons learned and detail how organizations can avoid making similar mistakes.
U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas today introduced the America Can Code Act
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced the America Can Code Act of 2013. This legislation...
Exhibition from photographer Kathy Curtis Cahill, 'Night Echoes' at The Calumet Gallery
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calumet Gallery today announced the upcoming opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, 'Night Echoes' (January 3 - February 3, 2014, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. M-S), a thematic exhibition from photographer Kathy Curtis Cahill. Calumet will host an 'Open to the Public' wine and cheese Artists Reception on January 9, from 6 - 8:30 p.m., with an artist talk at 7 p.m.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Dec. 10, 2013 including to the California Apprenticeship Council
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: first, Susan Anderson, 61, of Fresno, has been...
DrivenBI Cloud-based Analytics Platform SRK Accelerates Reporting and Collaboration for United SheetMetal, Inc.
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- When the top management of United SheetMetal, Inc. had been seeking ways to reduce inventory, maximize gross profit, improve product quality and optimize the supply chain, they selected SRK, DrivenBI's cloud-based analytics platform. SRK replaced their spreadsheet-based analysis system. SRK enables businesses to carry out holistic analysis across different aspects of operations.
Christmas Sing-Along Songs from Ruth Roberts Music Are a Gift for the Whole Family
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- When elementary school teachers plan for their holiday entertainment programs, they turn to the Ruth Roberts' children's music catalog of song collections for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, and more. 'Ruth Roberts' specialty songs have been delighting children since 1973,' states Susan Nicoletti, of Goldenrod Music.
Fast 4 Families – Calif. Congressman Cardenas to Take Up Fast for Families on Dec. 7, 2013
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) will take up a fast for immigration reform Saturday morning...
Author of 'Tilt Diary of a Virgin Stripper' A.A. Jones wins 2013 Readers' Favorite Award
BURBANK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Burbank's own self-confessed housewife by day and stripper by night author, A.A. Jones was recently acknowledged as a 2013 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner in the Relationships category for her memoir, 'Tilt Diary of a Virgin Stripper' (ISBN: 978-1257802869). The award ceremony was held in Miami.
'Mistletoe and You' Song and Video Bring Joy to Country Music Fans
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The magical time of year between Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day is filled with thoughts of family celebrations, colorful decorations, gift-giving, gatherings of friends, and the fun of kissing under the mistletoe. 'All of those wonderful things are in this song,' states country music artist Sandra Piller, singer of 'Mistletoe and You.'
California's EPIC Insurance named 2013 Healthiest Company in North Bay
PETALUMA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced that the North Bay Business Journal has recognized EPIC as a '2013 Healthiest Company in North Bay.' The North Bay office of EPIC participates in a companywide wellness program, led by a volunteer committee that has garnered impressive results over the last four years.
Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi statement on his appointment as Chair of Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D – Torrance) released the following statement in response to his appointment as Chair...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Dec. 3, 2013 including to California Environmental Protection Agency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments. First, Aimee Barnes, 31, of Alameda, has been...
Climate Control exhibition from artist John Waguespack opens at 111 Minna Gallery
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 111 Minna Gallery proudly presents the second installment of prolific San Francisco Artist, John Waguespack, who nearly sold out his first solo show with the gallery in 2012. Waguespack was the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at the Fairmont San Francisco and for the second year in a row has been selected to showcase work at Art Basel Miami's Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series. Waguespack will exhibit his latest work 'Climate Control' at 111 Minna Gallery through January 31, 2014.
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.
Cyber Intelligence Services from Treadstone 71 LLC Expanded to Collect, Organize and Analyze Sensitive Data
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Treadstone 71 LLC today announced expansion of its pioneering cyber intelligence services used to methodically and systematically collect, organize and analyze data. Treadstone 71 integrates, evaluates, and interprets information from all data sources delivering a range of opportunities and recommendations key to decision making.
Angara Brings the Bling for Cyber Monday Jewelry Deals
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Angara Inc. brings the bling for Cyber Monday. The international online jewelry store is offering some great deals this Cyber Monday. There is a site-wide discount of 15 percent on all orders. Besides the discount there are some unprecedented gift offers. The store is offering a great Blue Topaz pendant and a pair of Blue Topaz studs absolutely free on all orders.
New Children's Book 'Surprising Silhouettes 2' Visualizes How People View the World
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Connie Tamaddon, author of 'Surprising Silhouettes' (ISBN: 978-0977801831) today announced release of 'Surprising Silhouettes 2' for Apple iPad. Tamaddon, a respected photographer, has a repeat performance with her unique use of light properties and shadows to create a clever read-out-loud guessing game that illustrates that not everything is as it first seems.
Christmas Angel Network Delivers Door-to-Door Holiday Trees and Fundraising Opportunity
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With the establishment of the Christmas Angel Network (CAN), entrepreneur Theodore Myles has not only effectively tackled the six-foot Fraser Fir transportation issue, but he has also created a method to provide holiday fundraising for charities and organizations in the process.
Jeweler Angara Inc. Extends its Black Friday 2013 Final Offer for Holiday Deal Hunters
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- International jeweler Angara Inc. announces its 'Black Friday Final Offer' to ensure that customers get the best of season's deal. With a discount of 15 percent on all orders, customers can also get a pair of garnet studs and a garnet pendant worth $299 absolutely free.
Marketing Expert Luke Avedon warns California CEOs that 'Marketing Phobia' is Leading Cause of Small Business Bankruptcy
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The fear of self-promotion is a taboo subject in our small business community - no one will discuss it - however, it is the hidden cause behind business failure statistics, says marketing expert Luke Avedon. 'It's incredible how devastating 'marketing phobia' can be,' says Avedon, a respected authority on small business marketing in Irvine, Calif.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 26, 2013 including to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Erick Casallas, 33, of Bakersfield, has been...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 25, 2013 including to California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Florence Bernal, 40, of Sacramento, has been...
Los Angeles Jeweler Angara Inc. Shines with Early Cyber Monday Deal to Kickstart 2013 Holiday
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The international online jewelry store, Angara.com decides to kick start their 'Early Cyber Monday' deal from today and will have daily deals up until Cyber Monday December 2, 2103. The store is offering incredible online savings that include a huge discount up to 15 percent on the entire range of jewelry at the store.
