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Valerie Gotten

Valerie Gotten
Valerie G has been an editor with California Newswire for several years, is a gifted theremin player, can quote copious lines from 'Red Dwarf' and also knows where her towel is. Oddly, she does not drive, nor does she take the bus. She identifies as both human and democrat.

Author Kathy Forbes Makes Wedding Planning Easy, Organized, and Joyful in New Book Release | National News

VICTORIA, B.C., Sept. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kathy Forbes, a certified wedding and event planner with decades of experience, announces the release of her practical and refreshingly candid guidebook, "Wedding Planning: Five Easy Steps & The Secret to Pull it Together" (ISBN: 978-1779621962; June 2025). This indispensable wedding guide is designed to help couples plan with confidence, stay organized, and genuinely enjoy their big day - without getting overwhelmed.

HANG Media and Wells Fargo Kickoff Fall Fandom Festival | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wells Fargo, the financial services leader dedicated to serving customers and their communities, and HANG Media, the award-winning fan engagement agency, are teaming up this fall to deliver a series of free virtual watch parties celebrating football and music.

Pokémon GO Level Cap Rises to 80: LocaChange Guides Trainers into the Next Era of High-Level Play | National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pokémon GO is about to enter a new era. Niantic (Scopely) has officially announced that the trainer level cap will be raised from 50 to 80 starting October 15, 2025, marking the biggest progression update in the game's history since the jump from Level 40 to 50 in 2020, says LocaChange.

‘The Logic of Psychology’ 2nd Edition Unveils a Bold New Framework for Understanding the Human Mind | National News

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "The Logic of Psychology: Of Science at Large, and Everyday Life" (2nd Edition; ISBN: 978-1779625847; released by Tellwell Publishing) by Peter McQuaig is now available, delivering a bold new framework for understanding human psychology and its place within science.

Mooresville Ford Hosts ‘Justin’s Wish’ Celebration in Support of Make-A-Wish | National News

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mooresville Ford is proud to support Make-A-Wish(r) in bringing joy to a local teen through a heartwarming wish event. The dealership recently hosted a special surprise celebration on August 6th to honor Justin, a Make-A-Wish recipient, as his dream came to life.

The Big Picture’s September webcast breaks down loan servicing, housing regulation, secondary markets and valuation tech with key industry players |...

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced its September guest lineup featuring four expert voices centered on best practices in loan administration, regulatory trends shaping the mortgage industry, the role of mortgage tech in secondary markets and innovation within the appraisal space.

2025 MocPOGO Pokémon GO Spoofer Update: Location Spoofing on iPhone Without a Computer | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MocPOGO, a pioneer in mobile location simulation technology, has announced the launch of its Pokémon GO Spoofer iOS solution that lets users spoof location on iPhone without computer. This breakthrough makes it easier than ever for Pokémon GO trainers to explore the world virtually, catch rare Pokémon, and join global raids - all from the palm of their hand.

New Jersey’s Save LBI Unveils Plan to Secure Reliable and Affordable Electricity, Urges Lawmakers to Act on Escalating Energy Crisis and...

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 urged the New Jersey Legislature to put politics aside and enact meaningful laws that address the mounting energy crisis and reconsider the role of offshore wind development.

Labor Day event with new finance options happening at reopened Virginia American Freight stores | National News

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Virginia, with locations in Newport News and Norfolk. 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.

FTE and The Industry Group Visit Booth C10 for signage and accessibility at Future Travel Show | National News

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Widely regarded as "the CES for aviation," FTE Global continues to redefine the future of air transport, returning to Long Beach, California in 2025. Join The Industry Group for this landmark event, once again co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, forming the largest and most influential gathering of air transport executives in North America.

NotaryCam helps major credit card issuers fight fraud and reduce time to resolution with RON-based identity verification | National News

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the continued expansion of its fraud prevention use cases within the credit card industry.

‘My Husband Almost Killed Me’ is a powerful memoir of survival and resilience | National News

VICTORIA, BC, Canada, Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In "My Husband Almost Killed Me" (ISBN: 978-1779626462; Released June, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing), the late author Linda Beason shares her harrowing true story of abuse, survival, and the strength to rebuild a life for herself and her children. The book has already resonated with readers worldwide, appearing on more than 1,200 reader lists on Goodreads.
Gates & Garage Door Express Inc

Gates & Garage Door Express Inc Launches Smart Access Control Upgrades for Los Angeles County

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Gates & Garage Door Express Inc. has launched a new access-control upgrade service across Los Angeles, offering homeowners and business owners modern electric gate systems, keyless garage entry and smart-home integration solutions. The company says the initiative will help clients secure their properties while making access more convenient for deliveries, guests and employees.
Greene Tree Care in Ventura County

Greene Tree Care in Ventura County Helps Local Residents Prepare for Wildfire Season with Defensible Space Service

VENTURA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Throughout Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, property owners face dual threats: wildfires and insurance cancellations. In an effort to help their clients manage both, Greene Tree Care - a family-owned business headquartered in Camarillo, California - has expanded its defensible space services.
The Virtual Artist CAYDEN

The Virtual Artist CAYDEN is Reimagining Emotional Pop Music, Drops Debut Single ‘Esperanza’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Meet Cayden: not just the future of pop music, but a voice from another world literally. Hailing from a richly imagined parallel universe, Cayden makes his debut on Earth with the release of "Esperanza," an emotionally charged single that blends cinematic pop production with an urgent call for compassion, Sixth P Media announced today.
Scrubblade Comes to Walmart Stores

Scrubblade Comes to Walmart Stores: a 17-Year Entrepreneurial Journey Hits the Fast Lane

TEMECULA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Scrubblade, a leader in advanced windshield wiper technology, announced a nationwide partnership with Walmart, bringing their highly anticipated Black Edition silicone wiper blades to shelves across the U.S. This monumental milestone reflects the culmination of a 17-year journey marked by persistence, ingenuity, and grit, driven by founder Billy Westbrook's vision to revolutionize driver safety.
Over 50 Influencer, Makeda Smith

Over 50 Influencer, Makeda Smith, Announces New Amazon Live Book Series: Flying Over 50 at Any Age

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Veteran entertainment industry publicist and wellness influencer, Makeda Smith is solidifying her commitment to 'senior soft life' living. The 64-year-old grandmother, who started pole dancing as a fitness hobby over 14 years ago, is expanding her pro-aging brands, the dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50 (and online coaching portal, The Makeda Method. Makeda is launching a new book series on Amazon Live, with one of the platform's Top Five influencers, Cyrus Webb.
PNW announces Q4-24 'BOOKS TO BOOKMARK' List

PNW announces Q4-24 ‘BOOKS TO BOOKMARK’ List with 15 Great Reads to Check Out for the New Year

TEMECULA, Calif. /California Newswire / -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest quarterly "books to bookmark" list for Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) 2024, noting 15 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released in 2024. These new books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.
Ryan Kaufman of Informative Research

Ryan Kaufman of Informative Research Named to 2024 National Mortgage Professional’s 40 Under 40 List

IRVINE, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced that Ryan Kaufman, IT Manager of Integrations, has been named to the National Mortgage Professional (NMP) 40 Under 40 list. This honor recognizes exceptional professionals who are influencing the future of the mortgage industry.
BHERC festival will feature over 60 short films, screening of three feature films

BHERC festival will feature over 60 short films, screening of three feature films – William Allen Young to Host

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) returns with their fan-favorite event, "A Great Day in Black Hollywood," which honors ground-breaking talent, community leaders, and organizations making a difference both in Hollywood and the community. This opening celebration kicks-off their 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF).
California Safe Schools

Environmental Trailblazers Honored by CSS for Protecting the Environment, Human Rights and Inspiring Youth

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Safe Schools (CSS) a non-profit organization was born of a near-tragic incident involving a six-year-old student in the Los Angeles Unified School District, who, along with his classmates, was accidentally sprayed with a hazardous pesticide by a school gardener in a hazmat suit, as they arrived at school. When the cloud of chemicals enveloped them, one child had a severe asthma attack and had to be taken for medical treatment by his mother.

HitPaw Edimakor Win 3.2.2 Released with New AI Vocal and Background Remover! | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw has launched Edimakor Win 3.2.2 with powerful AI features that simplify video editing more than ever before. With the update, users can now take advantage of AI Vocal Remover, AI Background Remover, and AI Beat Marker to easily make their videos look better.

Black Chamber of Arizona Celebrates National Black Business Month | National News

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) Celebrates National Black Business Month with a Certification Day and Business Summit presented by Amazon and ASU, Aug. 21 and 28, 2024, at Memorial Union, ASU (Aug. 21) & Lush Café, Tempe (Aug. 28).

Matrix Advises Watershed Car Wash on the Successful Recapitalization of the Company | National News

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading independent investment bank, announces that it served as lead advisor on the recapitalization of Watershed Car Wash's ("Watershed" or the "Company") portfolio comprised of 30 express tunnel car wash sites.

Luvme Hair Academy July Session Achieved Remarkable Success | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted the second session of the Luvme Hair Academy, with approximately 150 participants joining the live event. The Luvme Hair Academy is a heartfelt manifestation of the mission at Luvme Hair, with the brand slogan "Luvme For You."

Lutheran Home’s ‘Best Friend’s Guide to Dementia’ Series Kicks Off | National News

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Home is hosting a complimentary "Best Friends Guide to Dementia" educational series starting this month. The healthcare campus is part of non-profit Lutheran Life Communities and provides the most comprehensive constellation of memory support services, options and resources in Arlington Heights.

NPA Announces New Cohort of IMPACT Fellows: Six remarkable postdocs hailing from underrepresented communities form fourth IMPACT class | National News

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced the members of its fourth class of scholars in its signature program designed to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the postdoctoral community and beyond. The six fellows in the NPA's 2024-2025 IMPACT Fellowship Program ("IMPACT") are postdoctoral researchers representing diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies.

Plumber Near Me Providing Free School Supplies to Local Families | National News

KYLE, Texas, Aug. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Free school supplies will be provided by Plumber Near Me to families with children attending Camino Real School, Fuentes School, Tobias School, and Hemphill School. Plumber Near Me, who serves the Kyle and Austin area, is excited to support local families and students as they head back to school this year.

EnergyCAP Appoints Shawn Lankton as Chief Executive Officer | National News

BOALSBURG, Pa., Aug. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnergyCAP, the leading provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announced the appointment of Shawn Lankton as Chief Executive Officer. This decision reflects the Board's continued and growing optimism across the spectrum of growth opportunities ahead for EnergyCAP.

Reformed Gangster Disciples Boss, Harold ‘Noonie G’ Ward Hosts Citywide Voter Registration Drive During the DNC in Support of VP Kamala...

CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago street legend and former Gangster Disciple boss, Harold Ward aka "Noonie G," is throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for President with a citywide voter registration event! The "Noonie G She's Got Our Vote" voter registration drive will be held Sunday, August 18, a day before the Democratic National Convention, from noon to 6 p.m. at Visions Odeum and Events, a venue nestled in one of Chicago's most historic facilities at 11901 S. Loomis St.

Attorney Jenna Sutter Joins All Injuries Law Firm | National News

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Aug. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- All Injuries Law Firm is proud to announce the addition of Jenna Sutter, Esq. to our top team of attorneys. A member of the Florida Bar Association since 2022, Ms. Sutter brings a passion and energy for helping people with personal injury claims, and protecting the rights of Florida's workers.

ACES Quality Management EVP of Compliance Amanda Phillips Selected as a 2024 Insider by HousingWire Magazine | National News

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its Executive Vice President (EVP) of Compliance Amanda Phillips has been named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine's annual award program.

Informative Research’s Penny Gonzalez Named a 2024 HousingWire Insider

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Penny Gonzalez, Vice President of Business Process, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Cooking with Bears? Cottage Cooking in Asheville Does It | National News

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While it may not happen all the time, there have been several instances when Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, North Carolina, has guests who are treated to a real show. Most recently, a family of four bears - a mama and her three teenagers - decided to take a long family nap in the business' backyard.

SET Enterprises launches 340b covered entity suspicious purchase identification service for pharmaceutical and biological manufacturers | National News

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SET Enterprises, a leading independent management consulting firm serving the government pricing compliance needs of life sciences manufacturers, today announced the launch of SPI340B℠. This new service offering identifies specific 340B covered entities that exhibit suspicious purchasing patterns that suggest the entire volume of products purchased from pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers may not be dispensed solely to eligible patients of the covered entity.

Dovenmuehle’s Patricia McCarthy named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine’s annual award program | National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Aug. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President of the Escrow Department Patricia McCarthy was selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Dark Matter Technologies’ Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann honored with 2024 HW Insiders Award | National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Craig Rebmann, its product evangelist, has been named a 2024 HW Insider. Now in its ninth year, the HW Insiders program recognizes talented operations professionals laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

Argyle’s Rowdy Harris honored as HousingWire Insider | National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its principal mortgage customer success manager Rowdy Harris has been honored as a 2024 HousingWire Insider. Now in its ninth year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes in companies across the housing industry to drive innovation and underpin business growth.

[NEW] Best Way to Find PokéStops Near Me Easily in Pokémon GO without a PC | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PoGoskill, the leading GPS location spoofer software, has released the iOS App with version 2.8.0. With these new updates, Pokémon GO players can quickly and easily find nearby PokéStops. This feature ensures you can locate the best spots for gathering items, making your gameplay smoother and more enjoyable than ever.

Todd Henne, Expert in Helping Businesses Meet Financial Goals, Joins TAG CXO | National News

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TAG CXO is thrilled to announce Todd Henne as a new addition to our fractional advisory team. Henne is a highly accomplished, results-driven senior accounting and financial management executive with more than 40 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and operations management within start-ups and global multi-million-dollar organizations.

LenderLogix Integrates Income, Employment Verification Services from Truv into LiteSpeed Mortgage Point-of-Sale | National News

BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced its integration with automated employment and income technology provider Truv. Through the integration, lenders can now access Truv's consumer-permissioned data platform through LenderLogix's point-of-sale (POS) LiteSpeed to obtain direct-to-source income and employment verification for mortgage applicants.

[No Computer] How to Easily Find PokéStops Near Me in Minutes | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The iAnyGo iOS App 2.8.0 has been released, and Tenorshare, a top software provider, is excited to offer this news. One-click Pokémon capture and a PokéStop mode are just two of the exciting new features. Now that version 2.8.0 has been released, iAnyGo has extended the possibilities available to Pokémon GO gamers.

ACES Quality Management Enhances ACES Deposit Account Audit Pack for Banks and Credit Unions | National News

DENVER, Colo., July 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its Deposit Accounts Audit Pack. The pre-configured audit pack is designed to assist financial institutions with meeting the deposit account monitoring requirements from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and other prudential regulators.

Mortgage industry veteran Brad Cardwell joins Down Payment Resource as vice president of sales and business development | National News

ATLANTA, Ga., July 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced 20-year mortgage industry veteran Brad Cardwell has joined DPR as its vice president of sales and business development.

Linguist Jeff Siegel Publishes Comprehensive Nama Dictionary | National News

ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia, July 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Siegel, Emeritus Professor at the University of New England, has released his latest work, the "Nama Dictionary" (ISBN: 978-1923065512; March 11, 2024). The book is a detailed resource on the Nama language of Southern New Guinea. This is the first dictionary of a language from the Yam family to be published, contributing significantly to the documentation and preservation of Papuan languages.

Revo Sunglasses Sponsors Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s 6th Annual Week of Hope in Southampton, NY | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Revo, the American heritage sunglass brand renowned for its NASA-inspired polarized lenses, proudly announces its sponsorship and participation in Hope for Depression Research Foundation's (HDRF) 6th Annual Week of Hope in Southampton, NY. The annual event to raise awareness and funds for mental health research kicks off on Thursday, July 25th, and culminates in the Foundation's flagship Race of Hope 5K to Defeat Depression on Sunday, August 4th.

Black Chamber of Arizona New Member Orientation Presented by BMO a Resounding Success! | National News

PHOENIX, Ariz., July 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona proudly announces the success of our recent New Member Orientation & Karaoke Night, held on July 26, 2024. The event, designed to welcome new members and foster a sense of community, was a remarkable evening of networking, fun, and camaraderie.

PIC’s WooSOS Plugin Streamlines Ecommerce Through WooCommerce and SOS Inventory Integration | National News

PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PIC proudly introduces WooSOS™, a powerful WordPress® Plugin that streamlines inventory management and order processing for businesses using WooCommerce® and SOS Inventory™. WooSOS simplifies online order fulfillment by pushing orders from WooCommerce - an ecommerce plugin - into SOS Inventory, an inventory management application.

Fix Support Apple Com/iPhone/Restore in 5 Minutes – iOS 18 Supported | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If a "support.apple.com/iphone/restore" message pops up on your iPhone, you'll need to restore your device using a computer. "However, an iOS repair and management tool like Tenorshare ReiBoot provides a safe and effective way to fix an iPhone stuck on 'support.apple.com/iphone/restore' screen in less time than any other method. Besides, it can do this without data loss, and manual steps," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

Personal Practitioners AZ Announces Use of Objective ADHD Testing Technology for Diagnosis and Treatment | National News

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Personal Practitioners today announces its adoption of QbTest, an objective ADHD test providing clinicians with measurable data for unbiased decision-making and support. The test, created by the global leader in ADHD testing, Qbtech, is the first FDA-cleared solution to aid clinicians when diagnosing and treating ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.

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