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.
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...
EPIC welcomes Financial 'Power Broker' Jim Loughlin as Managing Principal, Risk Solutions in N.Y.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced that James R. Loughlin has joined the firm as Managing Principal, Risk Solutions.
Scott Kiloby of The Kiloby Center for Recovery says Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Highlights Need for New Addiction Treatment Methods
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Addiction experts are speaking out over Philip Seymour Hoffman's probable overdose death as a tragedy that could have been prevented. According to Scott Kiloby of The Kiloby Center for Recovery, what most aren't saying is that many traditional recovery methods simply don't work in the long term.
North Hollywood Printers Consolidate Union Printing Operations as The Harman Press
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Harman Press has acquired Fox Printing and its staff, effective February 10, 2014, continuing expansion of its commercial printing business, and the consolidation of union printers in the Los Angeles area. Both companies are family owned and members of Teamsters Local 572.
Calif. Congressman Cardenas Hosts Healthcare Workshops for Feb. 2014
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As a follow on to his work shops in January, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley)...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 6, 2014 including to the California Architects Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: Geoff Dean, 57, of Ventura, has been...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 5, 2014 including to the California Building Standards Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Tony Perez, 49, of San Diego,...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 4, 2014 including to California Commission on Disability Access
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Karin Caves, 59, of Carmichael, has...
Cutting-Edge Technology Championed by Calif. Assemblyman Gatto Gets Strong Support in California Energy Commission Study
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to a news announcement today from Assemblyman Mike Gatto, shortly after being elected, Gatto (D-Los Angeles) had a...
Ian Ross Gallery in San Francisco to host joint exhibit 'Hard Candy' by John Waguespack and Katja Tapia
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Ian Ross Gallery in San Francisco is pleased to bring you its first two-person show for 2014. As a gallery committed to showing the work of local talents, we are very excited to be showing prolific San Francisco artist John Waguespack and introduce rising star Katja Tapia, both new to the Ian Ross Gallery.
Quandis Inc. Introduces Custom Form Builder – Change Management Solution for Business and Financial Services Users
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced its Custom Form Builder, a tool that empowers business people with the ability to easily and quickly make changes to complex workflow-driven Web forms. The solution exponentially reduces development time frames and costs for organizations.
Muratsuchi Bill Supporting Aerospace Industry Passed by Calif. State Assembly – AB 777
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With overwhelming bipartisan support, the California State Assembly on Wednesday passed Assembly Bill 777 authored by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi...
Calif. Congressman Tony Cárdenas Statement On Republican Immigration Reform
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) issued a statement, following reports of the House Republican “Standards...
Mike Gatto’s AJR 1 Historic Constitutional Resolution Passes California State Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) AJR 1, a measure to begin the process to amend the...
Calif. State Assembly Passes Cooley's Legislation to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse – AB 883
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday this week, the Calif. Assembly passed on a bipartisan 76-0 vote, Assemblyman Ken Cooley’s legislation to prevent...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 29, 2014 including to California Independent System Operator Board of Governors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday this week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Michael Picker, 62, of...
'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' by Loren Weisman is now available in 26 different countries as well...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A new book, 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Edition' (ISBN: 978-1608325788) by Loren Weisman is now available in 26 different countries as well as an eBook edition. Weisman's book delivers the 'who, what, when, where, why, and how' of the steps musicians and bands have to take to succeed in music.
Annemaria Allen, CEO of The Compliance Group, Offers Best Practices for Servicing Regulatory Compliance
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The CEO of mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc., Annemaria Allen, has identified several areas that servicers should pay strict attention to in the event of an audit by a regulatory agency, particularly the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or Federal Housing Administration.
Home Improvement Industry Scores Below Average in the first 2014 Planese Inc. U.S. Customer Satisfaction Survey
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Planese Inc. today released a summary of its latest Consumer Satisfaction Survey, the first for 2014. Local Retailers are the best at meeting the needs of their customers - and grocery stores offer the most predictable consumer experience. The report was compiled from a survey of U.S. homeowners to determine their level of satisfaction with purchases of goods and services in 11 key industries.
DrivenBI has joined the AT&T Partner Exchange reseller program
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DrivenBI has joined the AT&T Partner Exchange(SM) reseller program and is now authorized to resell advanced services from one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to businesses. Bundling AT&T branded solutions with DrivenBI's self-service analytics platform will provide innovative, customized choices for their customers.
Latest 'Books to Bookmark' List of 21 Interesting New Book Titles from 2013 announced by Publishers Newswire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' round-up. This list of 21 new books is from the second half of 2013 which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishers, or so called 'big name' authors.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 27, 2014 including to California State Teachers Retirement Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Gov. Brown announced the following appointments: First, Tyson Eckerle, 34, of Sacramento, has been appointed zero...
'In the Studio with MJ' features Matt Forger to hear true stories about the studio sessions that created 'Thriller,' and 'Bad'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- What was it like to be in the recording studio as Michael Jackson created the iconic tracks for such monumental albums as 'Thriller,' 'Bad,' 'Dangerous,' 'HIStory,' and "Blood on the Dance Floor"? Truly dedicated fans will find out from two of the recording engineers who were there with MJ, Quincy Jones, and all the famous musicians as Matt Forger joins Brad Sundberg for the next 'In the Studio with MJ' session scheduled for February 8, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
SecuGen Corporation Hamster Pro 20 Fingerprint Reader added to GSA FIPS 201 Approved Products
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation today announced that its Hamster Pro 20, an ultra-compact, FAP 20 Mobile ID and PIV certified fingerprint reader, has been approved by the General Services Administration (GSA) for use in the U.S. Government's FIPS 201/PIV program.
