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. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Sept. 25, 2013 including to California Commission on Disability Access
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Alison Grimes, 61, of Los Angeles, has...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Bill to Increase Minimum Wage in California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Acting to help California’s working families, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed AB 10 by Assemblymember...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Sept. 24, 2013 including to the California Architects Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Peter Luchetti, 57, of Sausalito, has...
Patent for New Optical Fingerprint Technology filed with USPTO by SecuGen Corporation
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation today announced that it has filed an application for a new patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This new patent allows for the development of much more compact optical fingerprint readers and incorporates both scattering and absorption methods of fingerprint imaging in unique ways.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Sen. Padilla Bill to Create California Earthquake Early Warning System
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Jerry Brown today signed Senate Bill 135 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), which requires that the Office...
San Francisco's EIR program offers opportunities for government and Calif. startups to collaborate
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to an announcement from the S.F. Mayor's Office of Civic Participation today, San Francisco’s first entrepreneurship-in-residence (EIR)...
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Sept. 23, 2013 with New Bills Signed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills: First, AB 216 by...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Bill to Protect and Preserve California Coastline – AB 754
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As tens of thousands gathered across the state for the 2013 California Coastal Cleanup Day, on Saturday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he signed AB 754 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), which gives taxpayers the opportunity to support coastal conservation efforts with the check of a box on their state income tax return.
Neurotech Leaders Forum 2013 in S.F. Highlights Emerging Medical Technology Firms
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neurotech Reports announced today that several startup and early stage neurotechnology companies will be presenting at the 2013 Neurotech Leaders Forum, to be held in San Francisco October 14-15. Danny Sachs, M.D., a serial entrepreneur who has founded several neurotech and medical technology firms, will keynote the event.
Walk of Hope Event Supports California Families Struggling with Infertility
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California IVF Fertility Center and RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, are sponsoring Sacramento's first Walk of Hope, on Sept. 21, 2013. The Walk of Hope aims to build connections and offer encouragement for the 7.3 million Americans struggling with infertility.
The Compliance Group Inc offers third-party services management for mortgage bankers
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. announces third party services management, including management of appraisal management companies (AMCs) for mortgage bankers, and the mortgage lending operations of community banks and credit unions.
SF Mayor Lee Breaks Ground on New Ocean Avenue Housing Project for Low Income Families and Transitional-Age Youth
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee with District 7 Supervisor Norman Yee, the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, Mercy...
SF Mayor Lee Announces Filming of New HBO Series 'Looking' in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and HBO announced the signing of a lease for stage and...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Sept. 18, 2013 including to the California Natural Resources Agency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Keely Bosler, 38, of Sacramento, has been...
IntransaBrand VideoAppliance ships with industry's first 4TB per drive in Video-Optimized Appliance
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- IntransaBrand, the leading product family of video servers and storage systems is the first to begin shipments of 4TB per drive VideoAppliance products in the security market. Video systems integrators can now incorporate 48TB in a single 2U server or storage product. IntransaBrand(TM) products are manufactured under license from Viakoo, Inc. in the USA.
Envy Corner announces Top Ten Hottest Halloween Costumes for 2013
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California-based Envy Corner, a company selling sexy Halloween costumes and women's lingerie, announced today their list of the 'Top Ten Sexiest Halloween Costumes of 2013.' They surveyed over 1,500 users on social media, and ten costumes were selected to be the ultimate and most popular Halloween costumes of 2013.
S.F. Mayor Lee and Attorney General Harris Launch JusticeMobile Initiative and SFPD Mobile App
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Earlier this month, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Attorney General Kamala Harris launched the JusticeMobile mobile application. On Sept. 9 they jointly announced that the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is the first police department in the State of California to launch JusticeMobile law enforcement data initiative on a smartphone.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy progam 'Soundly Sleeping' to be presented by Dr. Joel Becker in Paris
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cognitive Behavior Associates announces that its Founder and Director, Dr. Joel L. Becker, Clinical Professor of the Department of Psychology at UCLA, will be in Paris to present his interactive sleep program "Soundly Sleeping." The workshop will be held at the Hotel Turenne Le Marais, Friday, October 11, 2013, and co-hosted by prominent Parisian psychologist Dr. Laura Neulat.
Bank of Southern California welcomes Kevin McGuire, appointed to lead the bank's Coachella Valley region
PALM DESERT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Bank of Southern California, N.A. announces that former Palm Desert National Bank CEO and Chairman, Kevin McGuire has been appointed to lead the bank's Coachella Valley region. Mr. McGuire currently serves as Special Assistant to the Chancellor at UC Riverside, Palm Desert Campus.
UC Irvine named official Host University of the 2013 XPO, a clean, renewable and efficient energy exposition
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- UC Irvine has been named the official Host University of the XPO, a clean, renewable and efficient energy exposition...
Resolution on International Wage Parity Adopted by California Legislature, Protect American Jobs and Industries, Stop Outsourcing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, the California State Senate overwhelmingly adopted a resolution authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) that directs...
Mike Gatto's AB 227 is Second Prop. 65 reform in 30 years, will Help California Businesses Avoid Unfair Lawsuits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation to reform Proposition 65 and protect small businesses from meritless lawsuits was...
Gov. Brown, Senate President pro Tempore and Assembly Speaker Support Raising California Minimum Wage
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Sept. 11, 2013 including to Veterans Home of California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Rojirio De La Cerda, 39, of Fowler,...
Bill to Expand California Broadband Deployment to Un-served Areas Approved by Assembly – SB 740
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Senate Bill 740 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was approved by the State Assembly. The legislation would...
Calif. Senator Alex Padilla's Bill to Strengthen Landmark College Transfer Degree Law Headed to Governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, SB 440 authored by Calif. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) is headed to the Governor for his signature following...
Healthy Mothers Workplace Coalition recognizes VLP Law Group for Excellence in Maternal Health and Equity
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that it has received an Award for Excellence in Maternal Health and Equity from the Healthy Mothers Workplace Coalition. VLP was honored at the September 9, 2013 awards ceremony in San Francisco for promoting a mother-friendly workplace.
Los Angeles Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s Hit-and-Run Legislation goes to Gov. Brown in the Wake of Recent Tragedies
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) bill to address the epidemic of hit-and-run offenses in California cleared its...
Bubbles Baking issues Allergen Alert for undeclared Milk and Soy in First Street brand blueberry muffins
VAN NUYS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Van Nuys based Bubbles Baking Co. is voluntarily recalling 9,229 cases of Blueberry Muffin 14 oz. and Blueberry Loaf Cake 16 oz. due to undeclared milk and soy allergen, sold in California and Arizona. People who have allergies to milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.
Gatto's Bill to Save Iconic California Citrus Industry Heads to the Governor's Desk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) bill to help save California’s citrus industry from devastation passed the Senate today...
California State Assembly Approves Padilla Bill Calling for Mental Health Education in Public Schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senate Bill 330, authored by Senator Alex Padilla was unanimously approved by the California State Assembly today. The...
Calif. State Assembly Votes to Strengthen Landmark College Transfer Degree Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California State Assembly today unanimously approved SB 440 authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The bill...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation Sept. 9, 2013 including AB 176 and AB 1006
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills into law, including AB...
Planese Releases 2013 Remodeling Sentiment Report for Northern California: Homeowners Again Excited About Remodeling
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Planese, Inc. has announced its Northern California findings from its Fall 2013 'U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report.' This release will coincide with the 3-day Home and Garden Show at the Santa Clara Convention Center that starts on Sept. 13. This forward-looking report, based on data from Planese's survey of 2,000 homeowners nationwide, has documented trends in the home improvement industry since 2005.
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation for Sept. 6, 2013 including SB 557 and SB 720
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills, including: AB 14...
SecuGen has developed a remarkably compact USB fingerprint sensor less than half the height of its previous USB sensors
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation will be showing a completely new, smaller fingerprint reader at the 2013 Biometrics Consortium Conference in Tampa, Fla. from September 17-19. The new SecuGen fingerprint reader and its OEM sensor version are both FAP 20 Mobile ID and PIV certified by the FBI.
California Teacher Accountability Bill is Signed into Law – AB 449
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, California Assembly Bill 449 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) was signed into law by Governor Jerry...
Calif. Legislature Directs California Law Revision Commission to Review Government Access to Mobile and Web-based Customer Data
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, the California State Assembly gave final approval to Senate Concurrent Resolution 54 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima)....
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.
