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Christopher Simmons

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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.

Karl Kim of Retirement Planning Advisors Inc is quickly gaining a reputation as California's 'go-to-guy' in retirement crisis planning

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc.'s Karl Kim CFP, CLTC, is a Medi-Cal specialist who is quickly gaining a reputation for being California's 'go-to-guy' in the retirement crisis planning arena. In fact, RPA is California's first firm completely dedicated to retirement crisis planning and pre-planning.
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto's Bill to Ease Traffic Congestion Passes First Committee – Expanded to Include the 210 Freeway

SACRANENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation to help increase the efficiency of Los Angeles County’s freeway system, one...
Senator Alex Padilla

Kevin Ware's Injury Brings Renewed Focus to Injured Student-Athletes, says California State Senator Alex Padilla

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) called on the NCAA to raise their standards and adopt strong rules...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s Bill to Open More Dog Parks Passes Assembly Judiciary Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto's (D-Los Angeles) bill to help local governments create dog parks for their residents passed the...

County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board surveys 1400 local businesses to identify trends in future hiring and growth

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board surveyed 1,400 local Calif. businesses to identify trends in future hiring and growth. The results indicated that companies are recovering and beginning to hire in the County's top demand industries: manufacturing, health care, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, and construction.

The Quail and Olive, a California olive tasting and retail shop, have launched a new online store

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California olive tasting and retail shop, The Quail and Olive, have launched a new online store for foodies on the go. 'The Quail and Olive team is having a great time collaborating and experimenting in our kitchens to create recipes for our new website,' said Dr. Stephen Brabeck, cardiologist and proprietor.

Recipients of the 18th Women In Technology International Hall of Fame Awards to be honored at Women Powering Technology Summit

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Women In Technology International (WITI) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 18th WITI Hall of Fame Awards, to be honored the evening of Monday, June 3, 2013, during WITI's annual three-day Women Powering Technology Summit at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, Calif., June 2-4, 2013.
Climate Resolve

Environmental Community Hosts Forum to Discuss L.A.'s Future with 2013 Run-off Election Candidates

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Climate Resolve, the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, and Green LA Coalition, in collaboration with...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas will Host a Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Federal Budget

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas will host a telephone town hall at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, April...
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Assemblyman Gatto's Resolution to Overturn Citizens United Decision Passes First Major Legislative Hurdle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation to limit corporate “personhood” for federal corporate campaign contributions overcame its first...
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Grants Pardons for Easter Weekend Holiday

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On the eve of Easter, this past holiday weekend, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has...

Data Privacy Expert Michael Whitener joins VLP Law Group LLP

PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP announces the addition of Michael Whitener, who joins as a partner based in Washington, D.C. Whitener brings to VLP considerable experience in technology transactions and data privacy issues.

Retirement crisis expert and author Karl Kim Offers Medi-Cal and Long-term Care Solutions in his New Book

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to retirement crisis expert. and author of 'Don't Go Broke Paying the Nursing Home' (ISBN: 978-0988902619), Karl Kim, CFP, CLTC; each year thousands of people are thrust into a 'care crisis' when a family member or loved one needs long-term care.

EPIC Insurance is formally launching their Inland Empire Division, under leadership of Managing Principal, Dan Ryan

ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced key steps in advancing their business strategy in Southern California's Inland Empire, following the acquisition of Ontario's Homeplace Insurance Brokers, Inc. in January.

Performer Moky Huynh to debut 'USC Dropout' at Elephant Stages Lillian Theater in Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Performer Moky Huynh announced this week that he will perform a 75-minute solo show - 'USC Dropout' - on Wednesday, April 17 at the Elephant Stages' Lillian Theatre on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood.
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Cesar Chavez Day March 31

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Jerry Brown issued a proclamation declaring Sunday, March 31, 2013 as "Cesar Chávez Day" in the...
Calif. Governor Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 29, 2013 to the California Workforce Investment Board

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Roberto Barragan, 52, of North Hills, has...
California Gov. Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 28, 2013 including to California State Athletic Commission

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Katherine Aguilar Perez-Estolano, 45, of Pasadena,...
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi

Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi Appointed to Governor's Calif. Military Advisory Council

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs, today was appointed to a new...
S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee

San Francisco's First New Fire Station in More Than 40 Years to Meet Safety Needs of Vibrant, Growing Neighborhood

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee cut the ribbon on the new Fire Station One, located at 935...
California Gov. Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Convenes California Governor's Military Council

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, in an effort to protect and expand the military’s vital role in national security and California’s economy, Governor...

World Savvy Gala 2013 coming to the Dogpatch WineWorks in San Francisco to Celebrate Global Learning Initiatives

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Tickets are now available for the World Savvy Gala 2013 on April 11 at the Dogpatch WineWorks in San Francisco. With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy is a nonprofit organization serving youth and educators nationally from offices in San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.

GROW Elect welcomes Josh Valdez, DBA to Board, will help to Ensure California Latino Republican Voices Are Heard

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Josh Valdez, DBA, the former Regional Director for the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), has accepted an appointment to the Board of GROW Elect, Latino Consultants announced today. GROW Elect is a political organization founded in 2011 for the purpose of electing Latino Republicans to local office in California.
Calif Gov Brown

Evan Westrup has been appointed press secretary in the Office of the California Governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointment: Evan Westrup, 31, of Sacramento, has been appointed press...
Calif. Governor Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 27, 2013 to the California State Independent Living Council

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Eli Gelardin, 34, of Benicia, has been...
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Special Election for 80th Assembly District

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday issued a proclamation declaring a special election for the 80th Assembly...
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi

Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi Backs Law Enforcement, Introduces New Bill on Realignment

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) announced a bill that will aid law enforcement with the effects of prison...

Sandra Piller, chart-topping country artist, will appear April 19-21 at The Hollywood Show 2013 in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Featuring in-person appearances of more than five dozen celebrities from classic motion pictures and television, The Hollywood Show has emerged as one of the world's most celebrated autograph and photo-opportunities for fans, and the upcoming 2013 event will feature country singer, and Shady Hill Records recording artist, Sandra Piller.
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas Marks Third Anniversary Of Affordable Care Act

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Saturday marked the third anniversary of the day President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law....
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Sgt. 1st Class James F. Grissom

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. 1st Class James F....
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Statement on Death of Officer Gilbert Cortez

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of...

Ruth Roberts Holiday Music is Fun for the Whole Family with Humorous Seasonal Sing-A-Long Songs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Whatever holiday pops up on your calendar, two things are always true: kids are happy about it and the late Ruth Roberts wrote kids' music to help you celebrate it.

EPIC Insurance has teamed with Liazon Corporation to offer their clients Liazon's Bright Choices Exchange

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) announced today that its Employee Benefits Practice has launched a strategic partnership offering employers a new way to manage benefit program costs while expanding flexibility, choice and value for their employees.
Calif. Governor Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 22, 2013 to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Jonine Biesman, 44, of Westlake Village, has...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas' First U.S. House Bill Honors Cesar Chavez

WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced his inaugural piece of legislation in the United States...

TV star and dancer Sophia Lucia from 'Dance Moms' to attempt to Break the Guinness World Record of 36 Consecutive Pirouettes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 10-year-old dance prodigy and featured performer on the hit TV series on Lifetime, 'Dance Moms,' Sophia Lucia, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record of '36 Consecutive Pirouettes' on March 30, 2013 in her home town of San Diego. The event will take place at San Diego Dance Centre, where Sophia started dancing at the young age of 2.

Donalyn Kling Honored by Maple Youth Ballet at Second Annual Diamonds and Dance Gala

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Maple Youth Ballet honored Donalyn Kling, one of its most dedicated patrons at the second annual Diamonds and Dance Gala on Saturday, March 9 at Black, Starr and Frost in Newport Beach. 'Donalyn, without you we would not have been able to do so many of the things we have accomplished this year,' said Charles Maple, co-founder of the Maple Conservatory.
California Gov. Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Signs Compact with Wiyot Tribe

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a tribal-state compact between the State of California and the Wiyot...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas Votes Against 'Devastating Republican Budget'

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-San Fernando Valley), member of the House Committee on the...
Governor Edmund G. Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown appoints Nancy C. Miller to the California Citizens Compensation Commission

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today on Wednesday announced the following appointment: Nancy C. Miller, 60, of Sacramento,...

EPIC Insurance, California's Fastest Growing Insurance Broker, Moves into Larger Fresno Offices to Meet Growing Local Demand

FRESNO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- First opening the doors of a Fresno office in July of 2012, California's fastest growing insurance brokerage is already expanding to meet local demand. Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage that started with just two principals, has since added four more brokers specializing in property and casualty and employee benefits, as well as claims advocacy, account management and client service positions.

LendingQB Webinar will explore Loan Origination System implementation failures and how lenders can avoid them

COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination SaaS, announced that it will be holding a free webinar on why lenders struggle to successfully implement new loan origination technology systems (LOS). The webinar will be held on March 27, 2013, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
California Gov. Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 20, 2013 including California Workforce Investment Board and State 9-1-1 Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Amanda Wallace, 41, of Oakland, has been...

DAX to launch version 4.0 of cloud-based digital media asset platform for film and TV industry at NAB 2013

CULVER CITY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, DAX, LLC (formerly Sample Digital), the leading provider of cloud workflow and media asset management applications and services to companies that produce, distribute and license audio-visual content, has announced it is launching the latest version of its platform at NAB 2013 in Las Vegas, April 8.

San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board Member Audrey Mathews Honored with ASPA Lifetime Achievement Award

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Audrey Mathews, San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Member, has received the American Society for Public Administration's Elmer B. Staats Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Public Service. The award ceremony was held on March 19, at the Hilton New Orleans Hotel during ASPA's Annual Conference.

San Diego's Bank of Southern California announced that they have acquired branch building from the FDIC

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, after more than two years of leasing their La Quinta office, Bank of Southern California announced that they have acquired the space permanently from the FDIC. At the end of 2010, Bank of Southern California began leasing the space, as well as another location in Palm Springs, when it acquired the two branch offices from Palm Desert National Bank.

EnviroIngenuity partners with Garden Supply Inc to promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Western U.S.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, EnviroIngenuity announced a partnership with Garden Supply, Inc., to represent and promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout the Western U.S. Garden Supply designs and manufactures stacking pots for vertical growing systems.
California Gov. Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 15, 2013 including the State Historical Resources Commission

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Deborah Harper, 48, of Roseville, has been...

Latest 'Books to Bookmark' List of 10 Interesting New Book Titles from 2013 Announced by Publishers Newswire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list. This is a round-up of 10 new and recent books from Q4/2012 and Q1/2013 which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or 'big name' writers.
S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee

SF Mayor Lee Announces Full Funding for GoSolarSF Program: Two Million Dollars for Solar for Fiscal Year 2013-2014

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced that the City’s successful solar initiative, GoSolarSF, will receive an...

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