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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.

Bank of Southern California, NA Expands its Los Angeles Team with the Addition of Three Branch Managers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, Calif., announced the addition of three tenured Branch Managers to support the company's recent expansion into Los Angeles County.

MCT Integrates its MCTlive! Fintech with Freddie Mac for Automated Loan Sale Pricing and Commitment

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced new functionality that delivers real-time pricing and automates loan committing for Freddie Mac clients. MCT's lender clients receive the pricing information seamlessly via its integrated capital markets technology platform, MCTlive! MCT is the first vendor to have successfully completed the first commitment via Freddie Mac's new API technology.

Mortgage Professional America Honors MCT’s Rhonda Beck, CMB with 2018 Elite Women in Mortgage Award

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Rhonda Beck, CMB, has been designated to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's list of Elite Women in Mortgage for 2018.

iSkysoft Releases Data Recovery 4 with System Crash Recovery & Takes a Great Leap Forward in Data Recovery Success Rate

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iSkysoft, a leading software developer, today announced the new upgrade of their flagship product - Data Recovery with an intelligent System Crash Recovery - recover data from unbootable system in the fastest and easiest way, available for both Windows and Mac.

Rural Iowa Veterans Gain Better Medical Access Through New Telemedicine Partnership at Clarke County Hospital

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Aug. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, Iowa and the Veterans Administration in Des Moines recently partnered in a telemedicine exchange offering a rural Veteran a much-needed cardiology consultation.

Investigation Launched into ‘Sustainability’ of Controversial Calif. Logging Plans, says Lost Coast League

PETROLIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Petrolia-based Lost Coast League (LCL) today announced that the growing controversy over Humboldt Redwood Co.'s (HRC's) plans to log virgin forests at Rainbow Ridge stepped up a notch when auditors for the highly regarded Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announced they will be reviewing the "sustainable" certification associated with two of the company's key logging plans.

Tenorshare UltData 8.2.4 Can Access and Extract an iCloud Backup for iOS 12 and iOS 11

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare releases UltData Version 8.2.4, the World's #1 iCloud Backup Extractor software, which is able to download and extract iCloud backup to local PC/Mac for iOS 12/11. Since Apple upgraded its system and modified iCloud Terms and Conditions, other software in the market can't perform this feature any longer.

Former L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca Joins Faculty at the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy "Lee" Baca, who retired as the top law enforcement officer in LA County in 2014, was appointed as a professor announced the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity in Compton, Calif. (ULACD). Ironically Sheriff Baca was previously responsible for the LA County Sheriff's department taking over the policing in Compton from the local Compton Police department in 2000, saving the city over $8 million.

Tenorshare iCareFone V5 Released with Brand-new UI and Full Support of iOS 12 and iPhone X/8/8 Plus

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare upgraded iCareFone to Version 5.0.0.0, which has a completely new UI and perfect compatibility with iOS 12 and iPhone X/8/8 Plus. Tenorshare iCareFone is featured as an iPhone transfer tool, which is able to transfer iOS data to PC/Mac, backup iPhone to computer, restore backup files to iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch selectively, manage all data types in iDevice conveniently and rescue your smartphone from common iOS problems

iFOS Managing Consultants LLC Earns Multi-Year Financial Review Management and Resolution Program Blanket Purchase (BPA) Agreement

COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions (iFOS) received a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide Financial Review Management and Resolution Professional Services to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Agency.

Local Foot and Ankle Surgeon Heals His Own Foot Pain, Develops ‘The Equinus Brace’

CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An idea for a new medical device for foot pain surfaced when podiatrist Dr. Patrick DeHeer suffered from posterior tibial tendonitis - a common foot and ankle problem - after taking up running. Since traditional treatment options weren't efficient or effective enough, DeHeer and his partners formed IQ Med LLC and developed The Equinus Brace.

Coach Mike Miller Reveals Facts About His Innocence on TV show After Being Found Not Guilty On All Charges In Jury...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Los Angeles City College Coach Mike Miller, who gained fame as the most winning college basketball coach in the country from 1997-2006, with a winning percentage of .885 and a record of 241-38, was found not guilty by 12-0 vote in a jury trial verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court; announced the California Basketball Association (CBA).

Express Information Systems Named to 2018 Accounting Today VAR 100 List

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second consecutive year, Express Information Systems, a leading provider of business software and consulting for growing businesses in Texas and beyond, has been included in the Accounting Today VAR 100.

Wondershare Recoverit Free Updated for 2018 Gets Computer Data ‘Back on Track’ from Hard Drives

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondershare has released a new and advanced version of Recoverit for 2018, which allows its users to recover the lost and deleted data from different sources for free. The company is already known to develop some of the most cutting-edge technologies for its global audience. To make it easier for users to perform a comprehensive data recovery, it has released a new free version of Recoverit.

New Single from NY Duo Unique Messengers takes Spiritual Stance against Gun Violence

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While gun control continues to be a talked about topic, Unique Messengers is not only joining the conversation, but singing about it. This musical group is on a mission to deliver "music with a message" and their latest single, "Give up That Gun," is no exception to the rule.

Seek Help from Recoverit Whenever You Delete Files Accidentally

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Recover deleted files with Recoverit: Your search for a reliable and free data recovery software ends here. Recoverit is the ultimate solution to tackle the unfortunate situation when you have deleted the files accidentally. It's a hard fact that for deleted file data recovery you need a reliable source which makes you also comfortable.

Alt-Rock Legend Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park Headlines 2018 Monster Energy Outbreak Tour in North America

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Outbreak Presents and Live Nation announced today that Mike Shinoda is set to headline the latest installment of the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, August 10 at 10 a.m. local time, with special pre-sales starting Tuesday, August 7 at 10 a.m. local time.

MCT’s Bid Auction Manager (BAM) Tech Automates Tri-Party Agreement for Investors’ Bid Tape AOT Loan Sale Executions

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced automation of the Tri-Party Agreement required between lenders, investors, and broker dealers during Assignment Of Trade (AOT) transactions in the secondary market. The functionality is built into MCT's Bid Auction Manager(TM) (BAM) bid tape management and best execution platform.
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NotaryCam Applauds U.S. Treasury Recommendations on Remove Barriers to Online Notarization and ‘Fully Digital Mortgage’

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- CEO Rick Triola, founder of the industry's most popular remote online notarization solution, NotaryCam, calls the Dept. of Treasury's recommendations in its July 31 report to the President: A Financial System That Creates Economic Opportunities: Nonbank Financials, Fintech, and Innovation "a cure to the persistent drags on real estate transactions that have prevented the consumer from experiencing the benefits now possible with digital technologies."

2018 59th Annual National Dialogues on Behavioral Health (NDBH) conference will be held in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La., Aug. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2018 59th Annual National Dialogues on Behavioral Health (NDBH) conference will be held in New Orleans at the Renaissance Arts Hotel from October 28 - 31, 2018, and is titled "Reinventing the Behavioral Health Workforce: Implementing Innovative Solutions."

Lost Coast League and Mattole Residents file Grievance over Certification of HRC Ancient Forest Logging in California

PETROLIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Petrolia-based Lost Coast League (LCL) on Tuesday filed a formal grievance with SCS Global Services for certifying as sustainable a logging plan by Humboldt Redwood Co. (HRC) on untouched, primary forests in the Mattole River watershed on Rainbow Ridge.

Bank of Southern California, N.A. Completes its Acquisition of Americas United Bank

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A., San Diego (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Americas United Bank, Glendale, (OTC Pink: AUNB), effective July 31, 2018. Americas United Bank had total assets of approximately $231 million as of June 30.

Children’s Theatre of Long Beach Hosts Summer Shakespeare Family Fun Faire at the Shore

LONG BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Children's Theatre of Long Beach (CTLB) presents its first Renaissance Faire experience! Partake of delicious food, Play medieval themed games, create fairy wings or armor and top it all off with a 60 minute version of Shakespeare's "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING!" Aug. 4, 2018 in Long Beach.

City of Fresno and XG Communities announce a 100 site small cell 5G deployment

FRESNO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, XG Communities, LLC announced the first of over 100 new 4.9G / 5G small cell sites utilizing city-owned infrastructure in the City of Fresno. The network, which is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2018, will cover over half of the City with the latest wireless technology. This places Fresno as a clear market leader among the first cities nationwide to commence the roll-out of advanced small cell networks.

New SureCoat and SureSet Home and Roof Repair Kits Now Available on Amazon

ANAHEIM, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SureCoat Systems today announced that the launch of their newest gallon and half-gallon SureCoat and SureSet Repair Kits are now available on Amazon. As a result, thousands of contractors and DIY-ers across the country will now have access to these repair kits.

Cloudvirga’s Josephine Yen Named to MPA Magazine 2018 Elite Women in Mortgage

IRVINE, Calif., July 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform, today announced that senior vice president of product management Josephine Yen has been named one of Mortgage Professional America magazine's 2018 Elite Women in Mortgage.

LBA Ware CEO Lori Brewer Named to MPA’s Elite Women in Mortgage Two Years Running

MACON, Ga., July 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, announced that company CEO and Founder Lori Brewer has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's list of 2018 Elite Women in Mortgage.

Rural South-Central Iowa Sees Over $480K in Grant Windfall for Local Organizations

OSCEOLA, Iowa, July 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rural organizations throughout south-central Iowa, specifically, the city of Osceola and Clarke County Iowa look to their development corporation, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC), for grants and other assistance to add value and benefits to the communities they serve.

Two Arrested at Civil Disobedience Protest on Rainbow Ridge, says Forests Forever, a Non-profit Forest Protection Advocacy

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Forests Forever, a non-profit forest protection advocacy group, today announced that five employees of Lear Asset Management, a security contractor for Humboldt Redwood Co. (HRC), swept down on protesters camped near a logging road on Rainbow Ridge in the Mattole River watershed at about 5 a.m. yesterday (July 22).

Huntron Inc. Announces New Access DH2 Dual Head, Open Architecture Probing Station

MILL CREEK, Wash., July 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Huntron Inc. announces the addition of the Huntron Access DH2 (Dual Head) Open Architecture Probing Station. "The expertise Huntron gained with developing the original Access DH robotic prober has allowed us to help customers automate their custom test processes. The Access DH2 is refinement based on customer feedback and our own experience," said Brad Grams, President at Huntron.

Maxwell Announces New Partnership with HomeServices Lending of Des Moines, Iowa

DENVER, Colo., July 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Digital mortgage software provider, Maxwell, today announced a new partnership with HomeServices Lending of Des Moines, Iowa. With this strategic partnership, HomeServices Lending reaffirmed their commitment to meet the evolving needs of homebuyers.

Recovery Blogger Kelly Fitzgerald Junco Sells Memoir On Her Adventures as ‘Sober Senorita’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Passageway Press, a boutique publisher based in the U.K., has acquired recovery blogger Kelly Fitzgerald Junco's memoir, which recounts her journey from party chica to sober senorita - moving from suburban Pennsylvania to the tourist city of Cancun, Mexico and then succumbing to alcohol and cocaine addiction.

Bank of Southern California, N.A. Names Catherine Puckett VP, Business Development Manager

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, is pleased to announce that Catherine Puckett has joined the company as Vice President, Business Development Manager. She will be responsible for expanding Bank of Southern California's business banking client base by actively seeking new business opportunities in the San Diego region.

Paragon Insurance Holdings Expands Offices in San Diego, adds Robert Etzler

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA (Managing General Agency) based in Avon, Conn., today announced its expansion in San Diego, Calif. with the opening of new offices at 401 B Street in downtown San Diego and the hiring of top local insurance professional Robert Etzler, under the leadership of Paragon regional president, Andrew Petersen.

Mortgage Risk Management Firm MQMR Continues Corporate Philanthropy Efforts with Volunteer Day at Camp Impact

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, recently completed a volunteer day at Camp Impact as part of its on-going corporate commitment to community service. Camp Impact offers free summer camps to homeless and underprivileged youth in the Arlington and Grand Prairie, Texas, communities.

Express Information Systems in Texas Named to Bob Scott’s 2018 List of Top 100 VARs

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Express Information Systems, a leading provider of business software and consulting for growing businesses in Texas and beyond, has announced its inclusion on Bob Scott's Top 100 VARs 2018 published by Progressive Media Group.

Denver-Based Project Resources Group (PRG) Outsourcing Division Strikes Out On Own – Changes Name to Auxillium

DENVER, Colo., July 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the business process outsourcing (BPO) market continues to grow and evolve, Project Resources Group (PRG) declared independence for its outsourcing division by striking out on its own under a new name, Auxillium.

Big Changes for Austin Texas Plumbing Company: New Location and Website for Reliant Plumbing

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reliant Plumbing's premium plumbing expertise and services are now available to the greater Austin and Texas Hill County areas. Reliant was founded by Max Hicks, an expert plumber with nearly two decades years of experience in the plumbing industry.

MorVest Capital adds Ruth Lee as Exec. VP for Expansion of Mortgage Liquidity and MSR Advisory Services

SUGAR LAND, Texas, July 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David Fleig, CEO of MorVest Capital, LLC, a financial services advisory firm specializing in mortgage banking liquidity and capital solutions, today announced its addition of Executive Vice President Ruth Lee.

Basketball Coach Michael ‘Mike’ Miller found not guilty in 12-0 vote in jury trial verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Former Los Angeles City College (LACC) Coach and current CBA Commissioner, Michael Miller, exonerated on all charges in jury trial, the California Basketball Association (CBA) announced today.

Tenorshare Revamps Website Design and Releases ReiBoot for Mac 7.1.0

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare today launched its revamped website design; simpler, more fashionable and professional. Meanwhile, Tenorshare upgraded ReiBoot for Mac to V7.1.0.0, the superstar iOS system repair software, featuring perfect compatibility with new iPhone X, iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and the latest iOS 12, iOS 11 and Mac operating system 64 bit.
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Accurate Group NotaryWorks Complete Notary Solution enhanced with Remote Online Notarization from NotaryCam

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- NotaryCam today announced that it has partnered with Accurate Group, a leading provider of technology-driven real estate appraisal, title and compliance services, to provide remote online notarization services for NotaryWorks(TM), Accurate Group's complete notary solution.

AnyTrans for Cloud is Ready to Manage Files Across Multi-Clouds for FREE

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie AnyTrans today unveils a breakthrough yet FREE cloud manager - AnyTrans for Cloud, after its well-renowned iPhone manager and Android manager. For the first time, users are able to enjoy a safer, faster and auto cloud file transfer, easy content management and flexible online file sharing at one place, either on mobile, tablet, or computer.

Wondershare Recoverit Free Helps PC Users to Solve the ‘USB Device Not Recognized’ Problem

VANCOUVER, B.C., July 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondershare has released the latest update of Recoverit, which can recover data under different scenarios. It can also solve the "USB Device not recognized" problem as well. Recoverit free is one of the most advanced and reliable data recovery tools.

Wondershare Recoverit Free for Mac 2018 Gets Data Back on Track

VANCOUVER, B.C., July 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A robust and reliable free data recovery software with high data recovery rate announced with the release of its Wondershare Recoverit Free for Mac. This software enables you to recover data lost due to system crash, virus attacks, external device malfunction, lost partitions, formatted drives, emptying the recycles bins and even deleted files.

The #1 Ramen restaurant in Japan, MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU is finally launched in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Renowned Japanese Ramen restaurant MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU is pleased to announce our Grand Opening Special Event on Friday, July 20, 2018 in Sawtelle, Los Angeles.

Lloyd A. Schmidt Elevated to Shareholder at Hoge Fenton in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Hoge Fenton is pleased to announce that, effective July 1, 2018, attorney Lloyd A. Schmidt was elevated to the status of shareholder. Hoge Fenton is a multi-service law firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, with highly focused practitioners.

The Crystal Method headlines Running of The Bulls In New Orleans 2018

NEW ORLEANS, La., July 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nola Bulls, LLC steps up to the big leagues for the 12th edition of the ever-growing San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO) presented by The Advocate, a.k.a. The Running of the Bulls in New Orleans. Los Pastores of Nola Bulls took a step forward booking The Crystal Method, so 2018 promises to be an amazing year of music, food, drinks and what lovers of New Orleans like to do: Laissez les bons temps rouler.

July 4 Horror Movie Party: Infected Vet Shoots Among the Crowd in Thriller ‘Face Of Evil’ released by Gravitas

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Awarded feature film "Face Of Evil" (F.O.E.) is being released by Gravitas Ventures and is now available on Video On Demand and DVD, right on time for your July 4th party! "This psychological thriller horror is also very entertaining and grotesque, and it's ideal for your post-barbeque chilly-afternoon movie-time," says the film's writer/director Vito Dinatolo, of V-Movie.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Wins 2018 ‘MADE: In America Award’ for Manufacturing in the USA

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. announced today that the Company is the 2018 winner of the MADE: In America Award. The award will be presented on July 3 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to company President and CEO Ken Rakusin.