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. Brown Proposes Legislation to Keep Federal Transit Money Flowing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Responding swiftly to the federal government’s denial of grant money to a California public transit provider, Governor Edmund G....
Calif. Assemblymember Hall Statement on Second HIV Transmission of Adult Film Actor
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement following the announcement today that a...
HTCIA challenges attendees to solve a Network Forensics Murder Mystery at the 21st Annual International Conference
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The HTCIA (High Technology Crime Investigation Association) challenges attendees to solve a Network Forensics Murder Mystery at the 21st Annual International Conference and Training Expo on Sept. 8-11, 2013 at the J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa - Las Vegas.
Quandis Inc Expands California Staff to support growth in its Default Servicing Technology SaaS
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced that it has hired technical staff members across the board to prepare for a growing demand for its lending industry SaaS applications.
Calif. Assembly Select Committee Pursues Revitalizing Established California Communities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Assemblyman Ken Cooley chaired the first hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on Community and Neighborhood Development....
Muratsuchi's California Aerospace Tax Clarification Bill gains bi-partisan support, 21 new co-authors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Earlier this year, Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Aerospace, introduced legislation (Assembly...
Calif. Bill to Empower Voters Signed into Law: Charter Measures Must be Placed Before Voters at Statewide General Elections
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senate Bill 311, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was signed into law this week by Governor Jerry...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments to California County Superior Courts for Aug. 29, 2013
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced numerous statewide appointments including judgeships in various California County Superior Courts....
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 28, 2013 including to California Department of Public Health
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Brian Ferguson, 30, of Sacramento,...
LendingQB's Loan Origination System helps Venta Financial Group Completely Automate Lending
COSTA MESA, Calif., /California Newswire/ -- LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, today announced that Venta Financial Group, Inc., a wholesale and retail mortgage banker, has experienced stellar results since implementing its browser-based end-to-end loan origination system (LOS).
Calif. Assemblymember Hall warns Adult Film Industry that move to lift moratorium on film production without requiring condoms is 'dangerous'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement in response to the adult film industry’s...
Jon Gheri presents Theatrical Fashion Show which will help launch Nourishing Minds of our Youth
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Jon Gheri presents 'Theatrical Fashion Show' on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Red Carpet begins at 3:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the event. The show begins at 4 p.m. featuring fashion designs influenced by the 1920's, 1940's and 1960's along with songs from popular recording artists from each of these eras.
Calif. Governor Brown Signs 5 Bills Authored by Assemblyman Cooley
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley announced that Governor Jerry Brown, in one day, signed into law five bills he...
Cárdenas Statement On 50th Anniversary of March On Washington
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today released a statement regarding the 50th anniversary of the March...
Business Management and CAPS Continuing Education Courses Offered by Southern California Remodelers Council
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Southern California Remodelers Council is conducting courses on September 26 in the areas of Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I), September 27, Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) and Business Management for Building Professionals on October 29, 2013.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Bill to Better Prepare California Teachers by allowing up to two years of graduate level preparation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senate Bill 5 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was signed today by Governor Brown. Specifically, SB 5 will...
Calif. Governor, Speaker, Republican Leaders Announce Increase in Prison Capacity and Longer-Term Solutions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Standing alongside law enforcement, local government officials and victims’ advocates today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Assembly Speaker...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation for Aug. 27, 2013
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills, which include: AB 81...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Bills into Law for Aug. 26, 2013
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills. AB 20 by Assemblymember...
HTCIA Conference Extends Special Offer to Students and School Faculty Interested in Security Careers at 21st Annual Event
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Getting the training and experience needed to work in the growing computer forensics or network security fields can be challenging and expensive. In keeping with its mission of educating individuals involved with high-tech investigations, the High Technology Crimes Investigation Association is uniting with the academic community to offer students and faculty alike, an opportunity to interact with and learn from the top industry experts.
Top 40 U.S. Broker EPIC is honored as a 2013 'Best Place to Work' in the Calif. North Bay
PETAULUMA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC Insurance), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that the North Bay Business Journal has named EPIC a 2013 'Best Place to Work.'
No Happy Endings: Calif. Assemblymember Hall Statement on Reported HIV Transmission from Adult Film Actor
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement in response to news reports that...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 21, 2013 including to the California Water Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments to California positions in government: First, Bryan Beyer,...
Childcare is Focus of UCSF Postdoc Union Panel at the University of California
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In response to an overwhelming need to improve childcare access and affordability at the University of California, United Auto Workers Local 5810, which represents more than 6,000 postdoctoral scholars at UC, is hosting a panel on childcare resources, low-income childcare funding, work/life balance and statewide initiatives for childcare funding on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 20, 2013 including to the California Medical Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Howard R. Krauss, 63, of Los Angeles,...
Calif. Assemblymember Hall Releases Statement on Constitutionality of Requiring Condoms in Adult Films
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement in response to U.S. District Judge Dean...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 19, 2013 including to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments. First, Tyler Busselen, 26, of Sacramento, has been...
VLP Law Group LLP welcomes Dianne Reed as Intellectual Property Practice Partner
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP today announced that Dianne Reed has joined the firm's Intellectual Property Group. Reed has almost 30 years of experience in private practice and has worked extensively in virtually all aspects of patent practice for many different types of clients; including start-ups, established companies, investors, nonprofit organizations, and universities.
Calif. Gov. Brown and Gov. Sandoval Issue Joint Proclamation at Lake Tahoe Summit
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. /California Newswire/ -- Today, committing to continued partnership with the State of Nevada, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Various Bills into Law on Aug. 19, 2013
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed various bills into law including: AB 11...
Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance adds Josh Ream as VP Property Broker in Atlanta
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- WTCI (Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC) today announced that property brokerage veteran Josh Ream has joined the firm as Vice President/Property Broker in Atlanta, Georgia.
Food Finders announces its third annual Viva Las Vegas Casino Night fundraiser to fight hunger in Southern California
SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Food Finders is betting that its Viva Las Vegas Casino Night will be another fundraising success, sure to offer something for everyone. On September 21, 2013, the 24-year young nonprofit will celebrate its 100 millionth pound of food rescued by hosting the event at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach. Proceeds will support its Food Rescue Program.
Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Nationally Recognized for Efforts in Innovation and Outstanding Partnerships
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) announced today the win of two of the six Professional Practices...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 15, 2013 including to California Department of Technology
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced the following appointments: First, Anastasia Dodson, 43, of Sacramento, has...
San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board helps S & S Trucking deliver skilled employees
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- When S & S Trucking expanded its warehouse operation to Ontario, it needed to hire skilled employees to open the new location. The expert recruiters at the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) referred two qualified candidates to S & S Trucking as well as provided On-the-Job training funds. These two candidates were hired and have since been promoted. Today they oversee the entire operation as assistant managers.
TeamF1 sponsorship of Fremont's American High School robotics club spurs local team to first successful foray into competitions
FREMONT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, and a Fremont business for more than a decade, continues its tradition of community involvement this year by supporting activities benefiting local youth at American High School.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 14, 2013 including to State Transportation Positions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments. First, Brian Peck, 54, of Huntington Beach, has...
Calif. Senator Padilla Calls for Community Voice in Decommissioning of San Onofre
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) today at a hearing of the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee regarding the...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Various Legislation into Law on Aug. 12, 2013
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he signed numerous assembly bills into law, including those...
A troupe of comedians with disabilities promises big laughs to benefit the Pacific Pinball Museum
ALAMEDA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A blind man. A woman who stutters. A wheelchair user. A Little Person. While this may sound like a description of a support group, it is, in fact, the lineup for the 'Comedians with Disabilities Act,' a comedy tour that the San Francisco Examiner called 'The most unconventional comics to pop up in 2011.'
EPIC Insurance announces release of the third in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, 'Wellness Behaviors'
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a California-based retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the third in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, 'Wellness Behaviors.' The video provides a simple, practical, easily understood view of the importance of nutrition, activity and rest in promoting overall health and happiness.
California use of Amber Alert System Focus of Statement by Senator Alex Padilla
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Chair of the California State Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), today issued...
Gatto's Legislation to End Unfair Parking Tickets in California Signed by Governor Brown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) today announced that his legislation to prohibit local governments from fleecing motorists who...
HTCIA International Conference 2013 adds Cyber Readiness Challenge to Event Schedule
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) is inviting all of its International Conference registrants to join the Symantec Cyber Readiness Challenge on September 8, 2013 during the 21st Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo. The Challenge is an exciting, immersive and interactive capture the flag competition designed for all levels of technical expertise.
Actor Zak Lee Guarnaccia has lead role in Indie Action Feature 'Kalm' Produced by LightRow Pictures and Mill Reef Films
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Actor and stuntman Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures and Paul Lupi, Producer of Mill Reef Films, are developing a feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled 'Kalm.' In addition, Guarnaccia is in talks for a role in another Lupi production 'Degradation,' written and produced with brother Daniel Lupi.
EPIC Insurance welcomes Principal Dawn Jeffery in the Inland Empire, Calif.
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Dawn Jeffery as a property and casualty insurance producer in its Inland Empire division. Dawn brings 28 years of experience in risk management and commercial insurance program development and management to EPIC.
Pacific Pinball Museum announces 'Sailing Through Pinball' Art and Pop Culture Exhibition
ALAMEDA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Pacific Pinball Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new art show celebrating the America's Cup Race with a collection of pinball machines and art featuring sailing and yachting: 'Sailing Through Pinball.'
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 9, 2013 including to California Department of Toxic Substances Control
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Angel Carrera Jr., 61, of Sacramento, has...
MCT Trading Inc. named to San Diego Business Journal 2013 Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that it has been named to the San Diego Business Journal's 2013 'Top 100' annual fastest-growing private companies list, with a specific ranking of 24. Organizations that earned a spot on the list were honored at a recent awards ceremony held at the Paradise Point Resort and in San Diego.
Orange County Business Journal names Edgewood Partners Insurance Center as a 2013 'Best Place to Work'
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center has announced that the Orange County Business Journal has recognized EPIC as a 'Best Place to Work' in Orange County, Calif. EPIC is one of only 34 Orange County companies with 250 or more employees to receive this honor and is ranked fourth in the large company category.
