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. Senator Padilla Announces Key Support for Statewide Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban – SB 270
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), Senator Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) and Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Huntington Park/Long Beach)...
Join the sing-along fun with 'Valentine Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone' from Ruth Roberts Music
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- When it comes time for February 14, Valentines Day, most people think of romance, flowers, candy, and candlelit dinners. But children also celebrate by sending and receiving valentines, dreaming up DIY projects for their parents, siblings, and teachers -- and they are definitely pleased about the candy! Ruth Roberts Music also brings something sweet for the occasion.
Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Responds to Governor's 2014 State of the State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, released the following statement in...
California Governor Brown Delivers 2014 State of the State Address
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Committing to "pay down our debts and remember the lessons of history," Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today...
Calif. Congressman Cardenas Meets with Local Business Leaders for National Association of Manufacturers Congressional Dialogue series
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) participated in the National Association of Manufacturers Congressional Dialogue series Monday,...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto's Bill Would Force Hit-and-Run Offenders Off California Roadways – AB 1532
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) continued his efforts to curb the epidemic of hit-and-run offenses in Southern California,...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 21, 2014 including to the California Building Standards Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Gloria Bell, 58, of Salinas, has been...
California Issues Regulations to Implement Assemblyman Gatto’s Landmark Green-Energy Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted unanimously last week to adopt new rules for the injection of biogas...
Envy Corner says the sexiest gift you can give on Valentine's Day is yourself
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- What is important about Valentine's Day other than bringing two loved ones together to celebrate their special moment? 'There is nothing else that would be more important,' says Armen Leylekian of California-based Envy Corner, 'the Valentine's Day gift should be aimed to accomplish the same thing.'
SF Mayor Lee Outlines Bold 2014 Agenda in State of San Francisco Address
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee delivered his 2014 "State of the City Address" at the construction...
Utelogy virtualized smart classroom technology earns University Business Magazine 2013 Readers' Choice Top Product distinction
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Utelogy Corporation has been selected as a University Business Readers' Choice 'Top Product for 2013.' The annual award recognizes the most innovative products in higher education. This prestigious list informs university leaders and administrators about the products their colleagues around the country are using to help their schools excel.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 17, 2014 to University of California Board of Regents
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday this week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Richard C. Blum, 78,...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 16, 2014 including to State Compensation Insurance Fund Board of Directors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday this week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Conor O’Brien, 24, of...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 14, 2014 including to California Department of Developmental Services
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday this week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments. First, John Doyle, 56, of...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Jan. 13, 2014 including to District Agricultural Associations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calf. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Monday this week announced the following appointments: First, Tom Richards, 68, of...
Calif. Governor Brown Declares Drought State of Emergency and Calls for Statewide Conservation
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, with California facing water shortfalls in the driest year in recorded state history, Calif. Governor Edmund G....
Food Philippines makes its way to 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show with finest organic and specialty foods and beverages
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, and the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, is gearing up for the Philippine participation at the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show on January 19-21, 2014.
U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas to Host California Health Care Workshops in the San Fernando Valley
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) announced today that he will host a series of six health...
MCT Trading, Inc. Relocates Headquarters to Larger Facility in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- San Diego's MCT Trading, Inc. (Mortgage Capital Trading), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging, outsourced lock desk and risk management services, today announced that it relocated its corporate HQ to a larger facility. The move provides MCT with the necessary infrastructure to accommodate its increasing growth and the capacity to continue delivering elevated support to clients.
Calif. Assemblyman Gatto Introduces Legislative Cure for 'Affluenza Defense' – AB 1508
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) announced that he introduced legislation on Tuesday to forbid the use of...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto Introduces Broad Government Data Privacy Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) has introduced legislation to lessen the chances that government collection of “Big...
Foodservice industry innovator Smart Lid Systems offers solution to hot coffee lawsuits
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Award-winning heat sensitive coffee cup lids that warn of hot contents by turning bright red are available direct to U.S. households through an Indiegogo Project launched by foodservice industry innovator Smart Lid Systems.
DrivenBI and The Loyola Group partner to help business users develop their own key performance indicators
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DrivenBI and the Loyola Group announced their partnership today, empowering management to develop healthcare key performance indicators (KPIs) in entirely new ways. SRK simply replaces spreadsheets for analysis, delivering self-service analysis capability for Reporting and Dashboards demanded by the Senior Living Industry for Long Term Care, Skilled Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Continuing Care Retirement Community.
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.
ReverseVision adds Landmark Network Appraisal Services to its Reverse Loan Origination System
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc. today announced the addition of appraisal services from Landmark Network to the ReverseVision Reverse Loan Origination System (RLOS) platform. The addition of Landmark Network's appraisal service enables ReverseVision users to simply order an appraisal with the click of a button.
Leading Biometrics Company SecuGen Corp. Releases its U20, a FAP 20, PIV Fingerprint Sensor for OEMs
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation today announced immediate availability of its new U20, a FAP 20 Mobile ID and PIV certified optical fingerprint sensor. The U20 is an ultra-compact, rugged fingerprint sensor that captures very high quality images and yet is truly affordable.
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.
