California NEWS INDEX

California Newswire Index of Articles and News Stories

CivicConnect Parking technology launched as part of Civic Resource Group's Rapidly Growing 'Smart City' Product Suite

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced availability of CivicConnect(TM) Parking, the Company's newest addition to its rapidly expanding 'Smart Cities' Product Portfolio. 'CivicConnect Parking' helps cities by streamlining and simplifying public and private parking for residents, workers and visitors.

Art-In-Relation Introduces Kids of All Ages to Musical Theater with Unique Productions for SoCal Families

LONG BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.), Jonas Sills and Ray Buffer, producers are proud to present their sixth stage production in a unique version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' for a limited run from August 14-23, 2015.

Stockdale Law Firm welcomes new era, previous owner Myrlys L. Stockdale moves to Office of Inspector General

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Stockdale Law Firm, a well-known divorce and family law firm in El Dorado Hills, has announced it is transferring ownership at the end of August with the intent to carry on the success and trust it has built over the last 12 years. Previous owner Myrlys L. Stockdale moves to Office of Inspector General.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Jumps 21 Spots in Business Insurance Broker Rankings to No.23

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has been ranked #23 among the nation's largest insurance brokers by Business Insurance Magazine.

28th Long Beach Jazz Festival features jazz legends Stanley Clarke, Poncho Sanchez, Keiko Matsui and more

LONG BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- For over 27 years, Rainbow Lagoon Park has been transformed into a musical arena of sounds performed by jazz greats that have traveled all over the world. In addition, the vendor's cuisine and upscale merchandise in the pavilion has always been guests' favorite area to parlay. Produced by Rainbow Promotions, LLC, each year guests are in awe of the level of performances and the Long Beach Jazz Festival 2015 is no exception.

Film Screening of 'Trace Amounts' includes Filmmakers and Calif. Health Practitioners Discussing Vaccination Concerns

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On August 6, Liberty Lives and Council for Vaccine Safety will co-sponsor a film screening of the powerful, eye-opening documentary 'Trace Amounts.' An expert panel will directly follow the film and include the film's producers Eric Gladen and Shiloh Levine, local pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears, investigative journalist Lori Martin Gregory, civil rights lawyer George Fatheree and former Merck representative Brandy Vaughan, founder of Council for Vaccine Safety.

Civic Resource Group Intl. and CloudGenera Announce Partnership accelerating the transition to cloud through Managed Services

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI), a recognized leader in providing digital government products, and CloudGenera, a leading cloud transformation company, announced today a partnership that will deliver significant benefits to government and public sector customers looking to adopt CRGI's CivicConnect(TM) Product Portfolio delivered via Software-as-a-Service model.

California Board of Chiropractic Examiners allegedly Attacks Chiropractic Activist for Opposition to Forced Vaccinations

CORTE MADERA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Dr. Don Harte, noted chiropractor in Marin County, Calif., received two complaints from the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners last week. 'I expected to be attacked by a government that not merely protects the medical industry; it actively promotes that industry, and forces their procedures upon us, especially the children, without regard to safety, efficacy or the right to choose.'
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Tony Cárdenas – Resolution: Stop Locking Kids In Cages to Die

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) introduced a Congressional Resolution, calling on the United States...

First Comedy CD by Tobe Hixx released by Uproar Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Uproar Entertainment announces a new comedy CD from Tobe Hixx, 'Laugh or Die.' Comedy saved Hixx's life! A skinny kid who was often teased and ridiculed by his peers, Hixx ultimately turned to a life of crime that included gangs and selling crack. After stints in both state and federal prison, Hixx chose to return to his first love, comedy.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Art-In-Relation Brings Biblical Story of Joseph to Life

LONG BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The magnificent musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is playing at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre in Long Beach, Calif. from Aug. 14-23, 2015, courtesy of Art-In-Relation. The talented cast of over 20 adults and more than a dozen children come from all parts of Southern California.

Veros Real Estate Solutions SAPPHIRE is First Valuation Management Platform to Offer Connection to FHA EAD Portal

SANTA ANA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Veros Real Estate Solutions, an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, announced today that its web-based, residential collateral valuation management platform, Sapphire(SM), is ready to provide lenders with a direct connection to FHA's Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal.
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Legislation Allowing First Responders to Jam and Take Down Drones Interfering with Fires, announced

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) and Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) introduced legislation to "help protect emergency...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Congressman Cardenas calls on Calif. Reps to Push for Covered California Security in light of Anthem Breach

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, following his work in the San Fernando Valley that saw more than 1,000 area families enrolled in...
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for July 16, 2015 including to Dept. of Resources Recycling and Recovery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This past Thursday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Jorge Jaramillo, 43, of San...
Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza

Calif. Bill to Protect Children in Day Camps Approved by Assembly Health Committee – SB 476

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Assembly Health Committee last week approved SB 476 authored by Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia), on a bipartisan...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles)

Calif. Bill to Keep Strangers from Using Your TV to Record Private Conversations Passes Senate Judiciary

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale), joined by members of the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, has authored...

Schoenwetter Supplements announces RxQ Antioxidant Complex for those faced with excessive life stress

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Schoenwetter Supplements, LLC announces the release of an advanced concept formulation of antioxidants, RxQ Antioxidant Complex. Its proprietary antioxidant formula takes into consideration not only adding antioxidants that can rapidly be depleted but is mindful of the necessary other constituents that serve to help recycle some important antioxidant systems that are everywhere present in our bodies.
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Gatto Revives Legislation to Overhaul Calif. DNA Testing Regime

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Could thousands of rapes and murders go unsolved in California because of problems with a ballot initiative? asks Assemblyman...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Gatto's Bill to Create Calif. Yellow Alert, Apprehend Hit-and-Run Drivers Passes Senate Public Safety Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Calif. Senate Public Safety Committee passed legislation to reduce the number of hit-and-runs on a 7-0 vote....
Congressman Tony Mendoza

Calif. Conflict of Interest Bill Clears Key Assembly Committees – SB330

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A bill to restore public trust and accountability in government by strengthening California’s conflict of interest laws was approved...
Senator Hannah Beth Jackson

Two Important California Oil Spill-Related Bills Clear Key Assembly Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Two bills introduced by Calif. State Senator Hannah Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) in the wake of the Refugio oil...

Apparelbook Launches World's First Online Direct Sourcing Network for Fashion Retailers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Apparelbook, the world's first online sourcing network for the apparel and accessories wholesale industry, today announced the launch of its online marketplace, Apparelbook.net, and package of online branding tools and services. Apparelbook provides an instant and direct source for retailers of all sizes to discover new apparel products and manufacturers via its online marketplace.
Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza

Calif. Day Care Center Worker Vaccination Bill Approved by Assembly Human Services Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Calif. Assembly Committee on Human Services yesterday approved SB 792 authored by Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) on a...

New MacClean 2 Launched to Give Complete MacOS Cleaning and Maintenance Utilities for Free

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie Inc. announces MacClean 2. Getting ready for OS X El Capitan, this new Mac Cleaner app gives users the best ever free cleaning and maintenance solution for their Mac computers and laptops. Taking the usability and integration as the main footing in the market, MacClean 2 collects 9 essential tuning utilities that are inspired by the leading features in top-ranked Mac tools.
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Gatto’s Bill to Protect Water-Conscious Calif. Residents from Gov. Fines Passes Key Senate Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In some California cities, including the city of Glendale, residents are prohibited from installing synthetic grass or artificial turf...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Gov. Brown Signs Gatto Bill Granting Children Access to Ailing Parents – AB 1085

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Glendale) legislation to provide access for adult children who wish to visit an ailing...

Chosen Lawyers can Connect Those in Need of Law Services with Volunteer Legal Consultation

OJAI, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'Chosen Lawyers reaffirms its commitment to making 'Equal Justice Under Law' available to all people regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin or status,' proclaims Paymon Barati-Darmian, attorney and founder.

VipDomains.LA opens with Great E-Commerce .LA Domain Names for Los Angeles Business and Marketers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iLove.LA announced today that its new site, VipDomains.LA is now open. Anyone now has the chance to takeover a service area, product or the prestige of owning a word for L.A., online. Open to all, benefit now from owning the best .LA domain names. You didn't have to be first ten years ago, bid in auctions, pay extra early fees, or buy from your unwilling competitor.

Art, Science and History Through Pinball: The Pacific Pinball Museum Opens New 'Science Room' in California

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In furtherance of its mission: to teach art, science and history through pinball while preserving this unique part of American culture, the Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) will be recreating a room within its facility to strictly focus on teaching science through pinball.

VeroFORECAST: Residential Market Sustains Strength Predicted by Veros' Latest 12-Month Forecast Update

SANTA ANA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Veros Real Estate Solutions, an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, reports that the residential market continues in a positive trajectory, with a greater percentage of markets expected to increase in value over the next 12 months, moving upwards to 90% from last quarter's 86%.

COMIC-CON: Actor, Filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia Launches Kickstarter for New Martial Arts Action Film 'KALM'

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Actor/Stuntman, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures, and Paul Lupi, Producer of Lupi Pictures, enter production of the feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled 'KALM.' Principal photography partially funding being raised on Kickstarter. The project will debut at the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015 (SDCC).

Chris Anderson of MCT Trading named to 2015 List of 'Rising Stars' in Mortgage Industry

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that its SVP, Chris Anderson, has been named to HousingWire's 2015 Rising Stars list.
Assemblymember Isadore Hall - Feb 14 2013

Calif. Senator Isadore Hall Introduces Measure Calling on California to Divest from Donald Trump

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Senator Isadore Hall, III (D – South Bay) introduced Senate Resolution 39 (Hall) that publicly condemns Republican...

The Truth Hurts: Uproar Entertainment Announces New Comedy CD by Travis Simmons

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Uproar Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of Travis Simmons' newest comedy CD, 'The Truth Hurts.' Simmons' brilliant observations, amazing impressions, and astute political commentary are as compelling and authentic as they are hilarious. 'The Truth Hurts' was recorded at The Comedy Underground in Seattle, Wash. and is Simmons' first recording for Uproar Entertainment.

SAN FRANCISCO SB277 Protest Rally and Health Freedom March at Golden Gate Bridge July 3

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Council for Vaccine Safety announced today that on Friday, July 3, Californians will rally simultaneously in cities across the state, to illuminate the truth and stand for health, safety, education, medical freedom and justice for all. Join us as we stand in sincere opposition to the unwarranted and threatening force of the government as it moves - in partnership with big pharma - to strip us of our parental, health and medical freedoms through proposed mandated healthcare legislation, such as CA SB277.
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Bill to Create Yellow Alert, Apprehend Hit-and-Run Perpetrators Passes Senate Transportation Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- It was a close call, says Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale). After surviving a “no” recommendation from the chair and...
Congressman Tony Mendoza

California Vaccinations Required for Day Care Center Workers Under Bill Approved by Assembly Health Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, the Calif. Assembly Committee on Health approved SB 792 authored by Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) on a...

Civic Resource Group is First Government Tech Provider to Bring Mobile Augmented Reality Product into Public Sector

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) today announced the worldwide release of CivicAR(TM) - the first Mobile Augmented Reality (AR) solution for the public sector. The new product will enable governments and public sector agencies to deliver information and services directly to citizens and communities in a highly contextual and easy to use mobile environment.

5 Bars Appoints 3 New Executives to Key Roles at Fast Growing Wireless Innovator

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars, one of the USA's fastest growing innovators in premier DAS and Wi-Fi wireless infrastructure services, announced today three key leadership appointments that will add deep experience to the Company's leadership team and help accelerate the company's go-to-market strategies and growth capabilities.

MostFit Launches New Fitness Innovation for Core Training, the 12 lb Core Hammer

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MostFit is thrilled to announce the launch of their newest product in their fitness line, the 12 lb. Core Hammer. After experiencing an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the original, 8 lb. hammer, Andrew Gavigan, MostFit Owner and President decided to take it up a notch.

Mortgage Industry Veteran Edward Komski joins DocMagic to Help Drive Enterprise Software Sales

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, is pleased to announce the hiring of Edward Komski who will assume the role of national sales manager. In this capacity, he will be responsible for introducing DocMagic's entire suite of software solutions to large, enterprise-level lending organizations.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants Grows in Birmingham and Relocates to New Offices

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultant, announced today their move into new offices in Birmingham, Ala.; the base of operations for EPIC's National Energy Construction Practice.
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas Applauds SCOTUS Ruling on Affordable Care Act Subsidies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Following the 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, supporting the use of Affordable Care Act...
ReverseVision

ReverseVision Adds Credit Report Integration to RV Exchange Reverse Mortgage LOS Platform

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc.announces it has added automated credit reporting capabilities to RV Exchange (RVX), ReverseVision's flagship reverse loan origination system (RLOS) platform. Through this integration, reverse mortgage lenders are able to automatically import a borrower's credit information directly into RVX's Financial Assessment (FA) module.
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Gatto Bill to Open-Up Calif. Carpool Lanes and Reduce Traffic Approved by Senate Transportation Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Glendale) legislation designed to help reduce traffic and increase the efficiency of Los Angeles County’s freeway...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

With American Worker Mobility Act, Calif. Congressman Cárdenas Continues Fight to Help Long-Term Unemployed Americans

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Yesterday, in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) continued his commitment to ending long-term unemployment...

Road Safe America Applauds US Conference of Mayors Resolution on Commercial Truck Safety

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Road Safe America applauds the passage of a resolution on commercial trucking by the U.S. Conference of Mayors at their 83rd Annual Meeting today. Over 4,000 motorists die annually in HCV involved crashes and over 100,000 are injured.

DocMagic Kicks Off Client Testing of its SmartCLOSE Collaborative Closing Portal for TRID Compliance

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced today that a group of clients have begun to test the features and functionality available within its new Collaborative Closing Portal, SmartCLOSE(TM).

EPIC Insurance Brokers welcomes Vanessa Ruiz Mitilier to California Employee Benefits Consulting Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Vanessa Ruiz Mitilier has joined the firm as a senior consultant and producer in the firm's Southern California Employee Benefits Consulting Practice.

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