California

FREMONT, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, and Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, today announced a technology partnership that enables networking OEMs targeting secure devices for home and business networking to offer superior gateway anti-malware protection to their users.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- IObit Inc. announced today that its most popular free system utility software - Advanced SystemCare 4 - has achieved an astonishing consumer response since its release in late April, with more than 5 million downloads in three weeks. The new update ranks at the top of the most popular downloads list including CNET's download.com, and has received extensive media coverage worldwide.

TEMECULA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Thanks to its SmartTouch technology, Milgard® Tuscany® Series windows and doors was named winner of a 2011 Smart Choice Award by the 50+ Housing Council, a group dedicated to helping the building industry address the needs of today's aging population in Southern California.

COSTA MESA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor, a multi-specialty outpatient surgery center in South Orange County featuring the latest innovations in surgical technologies, today announced that Gary S. Reiter, M.D., has been appointed Medical Director and Henry B. Bikhazi, M.D., has been named President of the Medical Executive Committee.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services - a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries - announced today that Gayle Nakahodo has joined the company as vice president of operations.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Hill PHOENIX, a designer and manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, and Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host a community open house at Sprouts' first GreenChill Platinum Award-winning store on May 17 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Westlake Village store is only the third grocery store in the nation to receive the EPA's highest GreenChill Award.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Bennett Valley AVA -- For the second year in a row Westerhold Family Vineyards and Winemaker Russell Bevan have earned the right to take home the highly coveted barrel trophy and 'Coat du Rhone' blazer in the 2011 Syrah Shoot-Out at the Hospice du Rhone celebration held in Paso Robles, California.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- To coincide with the 300th anniversary of copyright law, Oxford University Press announces the much-anticipated release of John Tehranian's new book, 'Infringement Nation: Copyright 2.0 and You' (ISBN: 978-0199733170).

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading student information system solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected to implement its GENESIS and GENESEA SIS solutions for the Las Cruces Public Schools. While the school district could have chosen to migrate to free software provided by the new owners of their existing eSIS system, a comprehensive study of all available options recommended the Edupoint purchase.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce the availability of the SDA03M-WR, SDA04M-WR and SDA04-WR, water resistant OEM fingerprint modules intended for integration into IP-65 rated access control units and other devices made for outdoor use.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Los Angeles Music Network is delighted to announce a new sponsor of its upcoming ROCK and URBAN LAMN Jam Music Contests ('LAMN Jams') launching June 7 in Los Angeles. Send2Press Newswire, a unit of Neotrope, will be the official press release service, helping to take LAMN Jams to a new level.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- OpenCuro, Inc., a San Francisco-based online payment start-up, today announced that it will debut its new payment system at FinovateSpring 2011 on May 11th in San Francisco. Finovate is the conference that showcases groundbreaking innovations in financial and banking technology from both established industry leaders and up and coming start-ups.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- For the first quarter of 2011, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list. This is a round-up of 11 new and recent books which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, reality television stars, or other big name authors.

MONTEREY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- BioJet International Ltd. and Abundant Biofuels Corporation announced their merger today. Abundant will become a wholly owned subsidiary of BioJet. Abundant and its affiliates (Abundant Habitats and Abundant Harvests) will continue to operate under the Abundant name and corporate identity.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Sample Digital, the leading provider of production workflow applications, is introducing dax|Mobile with iDailies, a subscription service exclusively for Apple's iPad. The new iPad app available on the iTunes App Store is an innovative collaborative workflow tool for professional film/TV production.

OAKLAND, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Oakland Venue Management (OVM) and Inspire Productions proudly announce the grand opening of The Garden Room - Oakland's hidden gem and America's first rooftop garden constructed after WWII. Built in 1960, complete with 150,000 square feet of flowerbeds, trees, bridges, ponds, and event space, this historic garden is the ultimate green event venue.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- A&I Photographic and Digital has appointed Khodr Cherri as Director of its Fine Art Department. The move comes as the 30-year old company expands its services to cutting-edge forms of high end digital imaging while continuing its dedication to traditional photographic arts.

PASADENA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Statewide Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of contractors insurance for general liability, workers compensation, commercial vehicle coverage and bonds, has added Oregon to the states the company is licensed to operate in.

WHITTIER, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leading West Coast beauty school, is proud to present the American Red Cross with $25,000 to help rebuild Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The funds are a result of a company wide Cut-A-Thon fundraiser, which took place March 29 - April 2.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, was proud to be represented by Dr. Stacy Barnes at the 85th Annual Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Conference last week in Williamsburg, Virginia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale binding authority/program industry veteran, Julie Sylim-Uang, CPCU, has joined the firm as vice president/commercial accounts.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'The Beat Hotel,' the non-fiction book by Barry Miles, about American Beat Era icons creating groundbreaking art, literature and lifestyles in a legendary hotel in Paris, 1957-1963, has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film. Pamela has teamed with Rex Weiner, a journalist and playwright, to co-produce.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- RobotDough Software Corporation has been selected to unveil its new online stock market analytical toolset at FinovateSpring 2011, the high-profile banking technology conference, on, May 11, 2011 in San Francisco. FinovateSpring is designed to showcase the most innovative new financial technology products and ideas.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- On April 16th, 2011, nearly 700 middle and high school students, teachers, volunteers, parents, and community leaders from around the Bay Area will convene at San Francisco State University to participate in The Ninth Annual World Affairs Challenge™, hosted by non-profit World Savvy in partnership with San Francisco State University's College of Education.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Strong radio airplay, a steady climb up the charts and numerous awards have greeted songs from Sandra Piller's current album, 'Days Like These,' and now she is releasing her next single to country radio, 'Fixin' To Fall.' The tune is 'an upbeat love song that makes you want to dance,' notes Piller.