Cindy Holden
Cindy Holden has been an editor with the Neotrope News Network since 2004, and previously managed news content on Send2Press® Newswire. She is a part time photographer, and was born and raised in California.
Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of its new Loan Hub for lenders seeking an optimized loan team experience. The Loan Hub gives loan officers, LO assistants and processors a modern, intuitive workspace to manage their pipelines, collaborate with borrowers and complete key tasks without toggling between systems.
Looking Ahead in Finance, The Mortgage Collaborative Charts 2026 Strategy Focused on Connection, Growth and Industry Resilience
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As lenders continue to navigate a shifting housing market marked by volatility, margin pressure and rapid technological change, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is doubling down on what it believes is the industry's greatest strength: connection.
Bay Area Hip Hop Artist King Gaines Announces His New Conscious Rap Single ‘Grinding All My Life’
RICHMOND, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bay Area hip hop artist King Gaines announces the upcoming release of his powerful new single "Grinding All My Life" on November 14, 2025 through Richburg Entertainment. The track delivers a raw and uplifting message of perseverance, ambition, and personal growth, representing the heart and soul of Richmond, California.
Champion Women and Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief in Ninth Circuit Challenging NCAA Settlement That Silences Athletes’ Voices
OAKLAND, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Champion Women, together with Wrestle Like A Girl, the Women's Golf Coaches Association, and the Women's Sports Policy Working Group, announced today that they have filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (No. 25-4190). According to Liberty Law, Inc., the filing supports a slew of objectors challenging the NCAA's proposed $2.8 billion settlement.
OC Videography Launches in Orange County, Expanding Professional Video Production for California Business
SANTA ANA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- OC Videography, a full-service video production company, has officially launched its new website, offering commercial, podcast, event, and documentary production services throughout Southern California.
Secured Signing and Reality Defender Announce Partnership to End Deepfake Fraud
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, announces a major step forward in fighting digital fraud. We've partnered with Reality Defender, the leader in real-time deepfake detection, to integrate a powerful new security layer into our services.
IRS Solutions Announces New Partner Rewards Program, Empowering Tax Pros to Build Stronger Networks
VALENCIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- IRS Solutions® announced the launch of its Partner Rewards Program, a new initiative that rewards tax professionals who refer their colleagues to the platform. This program not only expresses gratitude but also provides tax pros with an easy, recurring revenue opportunity while expanding the IRS Solutions community.
Frank Residences in San Francisco Redefines Memory Care with Innovative, Person-centered Programs – Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As National Alzheimer's Awareness Month approaches in November, Frank Residences is spotlighting award-winning programs that are transforming memory care. The Bay Area's leading nonprofit senior living community demonstrates how combining creativity, innovation, and thoughtfully designed environments can enrich the daily lives of people living with dementia and provide peace of mind for their families.
Fence Factory Upgraded Website Highlights Customer-Focused Offerings, From Instant Quotes To Fire-Resistant Fencing
OXNARD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- For more than five decades, Fence Factory has been providing fencing materials and installation services across California. Even with a long history, the company's leadership team didn't want to rest on its laurels. It embarked on an effort to improve its website to best serve its customers in the modern age. The improved site has now officially launched.
Pantheory Research Organization has announced its latest scientific research and related scientific journal-published papers and related information
CERRITOS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Pantheory Research Organization is announcing its latest scientific research and related scientific journal-published papers and related information. Our organization: The Pantheory Research Organization is the author of all the research papers to be discussed here.
Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) to streamline appraisal ordering
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence, LLC (SVI), a national provider of appraisal management and residential real estate valuation services.
DocMagic awarded dual U.S. tech patents for electronic loan document innovations
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc. announced today it has been granted two patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office: Patent No. 12,175,785 for its system and method of "Determining Similar Loan Documents" and Patent No. 12,169,976 for its system and method of "Enabling Electronic Loan Documents."
The Exit Is Just the Beginning: Mark Fujiwara’s Book Shares Conversations with Entrepreneurs Finding Purpose After Selling a Company
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In a timely response to the growing mental health crisis among successful entrepreneurs, wealth management veteran Mark Fujiwara has released "Beyond the Hustle: Finding Higher Purpose After the Exit" (ISBN: 978-1964377582 [ebook]; 978-1964377575 [paperback]; 978-1964377568 [hardcover] Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).
Author-mom Cindy Caprio Woulfe’s ‘In the Weeds’ Challenges Motherhood Martyrdom and Offers 30-Day Lifeline for Overwhelmed Mothers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In response to the growing mental health crisis among modern mothers, author Cindy Caprio Woulfe has released "In the Weeds: A Guide to Saving Your Own Soul on This Crazy Journey Called Motherhood" (ISBN: 978-1964377957 [ebook]; 978-1964377964 [paperback]; 978-1964377971 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).
Cheers in Boston then Back to San Diego: TMC fall conference concludes with collaboration and confidence in the industry’s next chapter
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), wrapped up its 2025 fall conference, "Cheers in Boston: Where Everyone Knows Your Name," held September 14-17 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The event drew hundreds of lenders, vendors, and industry leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and refocus on progress as the industry moves into its next phase of growth.
‘300 Crusaders’ Might Be The First Animated Feature Film Created with Generative AI Tech
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Gi Films and Georgian American Film Academy proudly announce the U.S. streaming launch of "300 Crusaders," the groundbreaking animated epic from acclaimed filmmaker Mirza Davitaia, known for "Anton," "The Narrow Bridge," and "The Knight in the Tiger's Skin." Following its successful premiere in Georgia, the film is now available to American audiences on Fawesome and Stash TV.
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE fintech solutions
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform and the ICE PPE from Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE). Built on ICE's latest API framework for mortgage technology, the integration allows loan officers to request loan pricing, validate product eligibility and request rate locks from ICE PPE directly within Horizon's Loan Center.
Westland Developers & Consulting LLC Offers Construction Consultation Support for CA Fire Survivors in Altadena and Pasadena
ALTADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In response to the devastating Eaton Fire, which destroyed homes, displaced families, and left entire neighborhoods in ruins, Westland Developers & Consulting LLC has put together a team of professionals to provide a Recovery & Rebuilding Service. This initiative aims to help fire survivors in Altadena and Pasadena take their first steps toward rebuilding their communities. One home at a time.
Mass Shooting Survivor and Workplace Safety Pioneer: Carly Fliesher’s Powerful ‘The Thirteenth Floor’ Transforms Corporate Trauma Response
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Essential reading for leaders navigating an increasingly complex workplace landscape: Carly Fliesher's groundbreaking memoir "The Thirteenth Floor: How Dealing With Trauma Transformed My Approach to Employee Well-Being" (ISBN: 978-1968339890 [paperback]; 978-1968339906 [ebook]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), which delivers both heart-wrenching personal narrative and actionable corporate strategy.
Freeleven: Celebrating G4Free Anniversary, 11 Years of Freedom and Innovation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- G4Free today celebrates its 11th anniversary, highlighting over a decade of freedom and innovation. To mark the milestone, the brand is launching its Smoofit Collection, featuring comfortable, versatile pieces inspired by G4Free's ethos: "Move Free, Feel Free, Go for Free."
New HR Study Reveals Published Authors Command 2x Higher Rates and 86% Hiring Preference in Professional Services
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A groundbreaking new study from The Evolution of Publishing Institute reveals that published authorship creates a dramatic "Author Authority Premium" in professional services, with published authors commanding overwhelmingly higher preference rates, premium fees, and enhanced credibility compared to non-author counterparts with identical qualifications.
SecuGen Corp. Announces Unity 20 USB-S: A Versatile, Platform-Agnostic Fingerprint Reader for Developers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Unity(tm) 20 USB-S, a fully programmable fingerprint reader designed for developers and system integrators who need a platform-agnostic biometric solution.
iMobie Launches FocuSee 2.0, an AI Screen Recorder That Delivers Professional-Quality Videos in 50% Less Time
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie Inc., a cutting-edge company focused on digital software solutions, announces the release of FocuSee 2.0, significantly enhancing the popular screen recording software with integrated AI capabilities. The update brings 6 powerful AI features.
New mortgage income fund taps into generational investment opportunity in California real estate
DANVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A new mortgage income fund has been launched with a target of $50 million in capital commitments to address California's unique housing and lending gap. Central Mortgage Income Fund (Central) has been founded by Bay Area property veterans Dan and Ben Dianda to invest in short-term, real estate-backed loans across California.
Reopened Pennsylvania American Freight stores host Labor Day event with new financing options | National News
PITTSBURGH, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Pennsylvania, with locations in Altoona and Pittsburgh. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
City of Dania Beach Selects RMA to Prepare CRA Operational Analysis | National News
DANIA BEACH, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County.
Labor Day event with new financing options happening at reopened Missouri American Freight store locations | National News
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Missouri, with locations in Independence, St. Joseph, Springfield, St. Louis and Warrensburg. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
Sokal Officially Certified for INFINITI Retailer Website Program | National News
RALEIGH, N.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Sokal is pleased to announce its official certification as a preferred provider for the INFINITI Retailer Website Program, effective August 18, 2025. As a certified partner, Sokal is now authorized to deliver website solutions, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital advertising services to INFINITI retailers through the INFINITI Digital Program.
Labor Day event happening at reopened Michigan American Freight stores, with new financing options | National News
DETROIT, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, 2025, reopened in Michigan, with locations in Lansing, Livonia and Warren. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options and Labor Day events happening at selected reopened American Freight stores in Kentucky | National News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, 2025, reopened in Kentucky, with locations in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Louisville (Watterson Trail) and Louisville (Preston Highway). Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Illinois American Freight stores | National News
CHICAGO, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a 2025 Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Illinois, with locations in Champaign, Decatur and Loves Park. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New options for financing, and Labor Day event happening at reopened Indiana American Freight stores | National News
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Indiana, with locations in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options and Labor Day event happening at reopened Georgia American Freight retail stores | National News
ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day 2025 event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, reopened in Georgia, with locations in Augusta, Douglasville, Marietta, Morrow and Savannah. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options & Labor Day 2025 event happening at reopened Columbia, SC American Freight store | National News
COLUMBIA, S.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in South Carolina, with a location in Columbia. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options and Labor Day event happening at reopened New York American Freight stores | National News
BUFFALO, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, 2025, reopened in New York, with a location in Buffalo. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Florida American Freight stores | National News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Florida, with locations in Jacksonville (Old Kings Road), Jacksonville (103rd Street), Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando (Viscount Road), Orlando (Orange Blossom Trail) and Tallahassee. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
Singapore firm challenges industry giants with breakthrough technology that cuts multi-gigabyte transfer times from hours to minutes | National News
SINGAPORE /California Newswire - National News/ -- Raysync, an established provider of enterprise file transfer solutions, today announced significant performance benchmarks that position its proprietary UDP Transfer Protocol as a game-changing alternative to traditional file transfer methods. Independent testing shows Raysync's technology delivers transfer speeds up to 100 times faster than conventional FTP protocols, enabling enterprises to transfer multi-terabyte datasets in minutes rather than hours.
Lutheran Home Joins 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Lutheran Life Communities, including Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. This year's walk will take place on Sunday, September 21, at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village, and the community is invited to join Lutheran Home's team in raising awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease.
EZpooling – Sole Provider of Lottery Pools in AZ Celebrates 30 Years | National News
PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- PowerPick Players Club is the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. Today it celebrates its 30th year providing players with more chances of winning jackpots and other large prizes through its website.
Hundreds Gather at Chandler Center for the Arts to Celebrate Black Business Excellence During National Black Business Month | National News
CHANDLER, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders came together on Aug.1 at the Chandler Center for the Arts for a high-energy celebration kicking off National Black Business Month, hosted by the Black Chamber of Arizona in partnership with the City of Chandler.
New Jersey’s Save LBI Applauds Federal Offshore Energy Process Reform, Calls for Early Public Engagement and Major Rule Revisions | National...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today praised the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Douglas Burgum for announcing a long overdue overhaul of the federal rules governing offshore renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
ACES Q1 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report reveals early signs of loan quality risk amidst mounting market pressures | National...
DENVER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
‘Unforgiving Thresholds’ – Book Five in ‘The Shaman Speaks’ Series by Don Trudeau Calls Urgent Attention to Humanity’s Tipping Points |...
WHITEHORSE, Yukon, Canada /California Newswire - National News/ -- Ojibwe of Ontario elder, storyteller, and author Don Trudeau announces the release of "Unforgiving Thresholds" (ISBN: 978-1834182582), the fifth installment in his acclaimed 'The Shaman Speaks' series. Drawing on more than seven decades of observation as a Shaman in the First Nation depiction, Trudeau offers a powerful warning about the environmental, social, and spiritual crises that humanity has brought upon itself.
New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat | National News
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for its Tropos borrower platform, giving lenders greater control over how it works for their business and borrowers. With the new functionality, lenders can adjust organizational settings, manage their brand experience across the business structure, customize loan applications and adapt operational workflows-all without developer assistance.
Door Engineering Introduces FF70 Hurricane Door Certified for Zones Up to 65 PSF | National News
MANKATO, Minn. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Door Engineering is proud to announce the launch of the FF70 Hurricane Door, a revolutionary four-fold door system engineered specifically for the most demanding environments. Designed and rigorously tested to meet the stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code, the FF70 is approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) up to 65 pounds per square foot (psf), accommodating sizes up to 16-foot x 16-foot.
NotaryCam Certified to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services in Vermont | National News
HOUSTON, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, its certification to perform RON services in the state of Vermont. This development follows Vermont's enactment of legislation supporting remote notarizations, allowing notaries with a Special Endorsement to perform digital notarizations in the state.
Informative Research named 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending for innovation in mortgage credit and verification technology | National...
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, announced it has been named a 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending, honoring the company's pioneering work in delivering automation, efficiency and cost savings to mortgage lenders across the U.S.
HitPaw 5th Anniversary – Let’s Celebrate Together! Up to 60% Off Sale | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in AI-driven creative tools, is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a global celebration and exclusive discounts from August 15 to August 31, 2025. Whether you're a content creator, a digital artist, or just exploring AI-powered creativity, HitPaw's anniversary sale is the perfect time to upgrade your toolkit and join millions of users worldwide in celebrating five years of smart, accessible creation.
Optimal Blue to Host Its 2026 Summit February 23-25 in Scottsdale | National News
PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit from February 23-25 at the Talking Stick Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2026 Summit will bring together the company's clients and integration partners, along with thought leaders and experts from across the mortgage industry, for three days of insights, connection and strategy.
Max Finale Brings Eternamax Eternatus to Pokémon GO – LocaChange Offers 37% Discount for Global Trainers | National News
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale will take place on August 23-24, marking the grand conclusion of this year's Pokémon GO Fest season, says LocaChange, a trusted professional virtual location solution. The highly anticipated event features the first-ever appearance of Eternatus in its Eternamax form, challenging Trainers worldwide with some of the most epic Max Battles in the game's history.
