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Be The One Run launches in Long Beach – Event brings together marrow donors and transplant patients

LONG BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Long Beach will host Be The One Run(TM) on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Shoreline Village at Marina Green Park. With a 5K, 1K Fun Run, and Tot Trot, ...

California Ferret Lovers to Meet in Concord for Political Action Event as New Ferret Research is Released from Sacramento State University

LA MESA, Calif. -- A press conference has been announced for Noon on Saturday, Sept. 25th by LegalizeFerrets, calling on Governor Schwarzenegger to lift the ferret ban before he leaves office and asking (again) the respective Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman campaigns to address the issue.

Alameda Community Learning Center announces New Alameda Charter School Earns Top API Scores

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Nea Community Learning Center earned an API score of 839 following its first year in operation, making it among the top achieving schools in the Alameda Unified School District. Nea, which opened its doors in 2009 to offer innovative, community-based learning in a diverse environment, serves 346 learners in grades K-10.

A&I Books announces book signing for 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' author Jeff Sheng

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Artist Jeff Sheng will be signing copies of his ground-breaking book 'DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL: Volume 1' (ISBN-13: 978-0-9844474-1-1) this month at two events sponsored by A&I Books. Hennesey and Ingalls, Hollywood Store on Sept. 25; and West Hollywood Book Fair, Sept. 26.

Spin for a Cause: DJ Jimmy Stewart Jr. and Sesene Entertainment Join Event to Help San Bruno Glenview Fire Victims

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- DJ Jimmy Stewart Jr. and Sesene Entertainment are joining forces at a free fundraising event to support the victims of the San Bruno, CA fires. The event is scheduled for September 25 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the San Bruno Recreational Center and San Bruno City Park at 251 City Park Way.

J&S Recycling Rallies to Support San Bruno Fire Victims

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- On September 9, 2010 at least four people were killed and many more injured when a Pacific Gas & Electric gas pipeline allegedly exploded and started a fire that destroyed a San Bruno, California neighborhood. As a result, regional businesses such as J&S Recycling are jumping into action and sponsoring a rally for San Bruno on September 25.

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Asian Nations’ Interest in California High-Speed Rail Service

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 16) issued the following statement following his trip to Asia, where each of the three countries he visited expressed strong interest in helping to fund ...

Changing the entire landscape to protect Latino laborers' payroll is the mission of the new iGlobal Prepaid Visa Card

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Changing the entire landscape to protect Latino laborers' payroll is the mission of the new iGlobal Prepaid Visa Card and its initial launch in the Central Valley of California. According to founder, Robert Acosta, whose parents worked the citrus fields of Southern California, 'The exploitation of Latino workers ... is over.'

Unified Grocers seeks ESI's loyalty solution as one of its tools to address key challenges facing its independent grocers

SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Electronic Scrip Inc. (ESI), a leading loyalty provider for over a decade, announced a joint initiative with Unified Grocers, offering its WIN Rewards Loyalty platform to all Unified members. Unified, a retailer-owned grocery distributor, serves approximately 500 retail members and supplies approximately 3,000 store locations in the western United States.

Tough Economy? Taycor Financial Beats Other Equipment Leasing Companies for Small Business Equipment Financing

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Many business owners don't realize that funding is still available for equipment purchases, even if the banks are turning them down,' says Bob Skibinski, CEO of Taycor Financial. 'Unlike other equipment leasing companies, here at Taycor, we are getting deals done for our clients every day; which means you are going to get the new piece of equipment you need, and you are going to get it fast.'

A&I Books is proud to announce its sponsorship and first-time participation in the 9th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- A&I Books is proud to announce its sponsorship and first-time participation in the 9th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair, Sunday, September 26, 2010. A division of A&I Photographic and Digital, A&I Books is a leading printer and publisher of photography books.

Holistic Pet Care Seminar Addresses Common Issues with Dog and Feline Scratching, Licking, and IBD

LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Holistic pet care for dog scratching, dog itching, dog genital licking and feline IBD can provide much needed relief for sick cats and dogs, says Susan Blake Davis, Pet Nutritionist at Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist. Davis and Holistic Veterinarian, Dr. David Gordon are hosting a holistic pet care seminar to benefit homeless animals on Saturday September 25th in Lake Forest, Calif.

Campaign Launches to Inform 2010 Calif. Governor’s Race about Creative Industries

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — A committee of arts advocates, leaders of non-profit arts organizations, creative business owners, and concerned individuals this week announced a non-partisan campaign, called Arts in the California Governor’s Race, to ...

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments for Sept. 9, 2010

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced the following appointments: Cleotha Adams, 54, of Marysville, has been reappointed to the Corrections Standards Authority, where he has served as a member since 2006. ...

Calif. Governor Schwarzenegger Leads Asia Trade Mission to Promote California, Boost Economy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday departed for a six-day trade mission to Asia in order to grow California’s economy and create jobs. Leading multiple delegations of business leaders, the Governor will ...

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces New Clean Energy Jobs Website

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 9) issued the following statement on a new state website that provides California with resources for jobs in such growing, sustainable industries as renewable energy, ...

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letters Requesting SB 847 and AB 185

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 9) sent a letter to legislative leaders requesting that they immediately send Senate Bill 847 to his desk, which will allow for the allocation of the ...

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Chelsea’s Law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — To better protect California children from violent sexual predators, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 9) announced he signed AB 1844, also known as Chelsea’s Law, named after Chelsea King, by ...

Environmental Regulations Fall 2010 Workshop Covers New Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- For those managers and supervisors who need an in-depth overview of today's environmental regulations, Lion Technology Inc., the nation's leading regulatory compliance training firm, will soon be presenting its Complete Environmental Regulations workshop in the area. Key topics include air quality, water quality, chemical controls, and waste management.

The Shortcomings of Buy and Hold Revealed in New Historical Performance Calculator from SmartStops

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- SmartStops announced today the launch of the performance comparison calculator. The calculator analyzes the historical performance of equities comparing a buy and hold approach to one following a risk mitigation strategy. In addition to total return, risk exposure and opportunity costs are also quantified and the results presented in simple visual diagrams.

Zombie Horror Sensation 'COLIN' to make U.S. debut at 13th Floor Haunted House San Antonio

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Walking Shadows LLC announces that the surprise hit of the Cannes Film Festival, 'COLIN,' a British zombie movie, which cost just $75 (GBP 45) to make, will make its North American Premiere at the 13th Floor Haunted House in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, September 23, 2010 - before moving to theaters nationwide in September and October.

Landmark report in Oncology Reports demonstrates physical accumulation of intravenous Rexin-G nano-medicine within metastatic tumor prior to surgical excision

SAN MARINO, Calif. -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, a leader in the emerging field of targeted genetic medicine, reports the publication of a landmark paper in clinical oncology. Following up on its advanced U.S. Phase I/II clinical trials of Rexin-G in chemo-resistant metastatic pancreatic cancer (Molecular Therapy, 2010, 18: 435-441), which gained both Orphan Drug and FDA Fast Track Status, this new paper documents the molecular mechanisms-of-action of Rexin-G.

Noted Attorneys Jim Markey and Charlie Oh join Virtual Law Partners LLP

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce an expansion of its Intellectual Property practice with the addition of Jim Markey and Charlie Oh as partners in New York and California. VLP currently has 32 attorneys, each with outstanding credentials and an average of over 10 years of experience.

S.F. Mayor Newsom Swears In New Appointments and Reappointments to City Boards and Commissions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom swore in the following new appointments and reappointments to San Francisco’s Boards and Commissions at a ceremony in City Hall yesterday (Sept. 1): Board of ...

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Westlake Village Soldier

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the following statement regarding the death of Spc. Andrew J. Castro of Westlake Village, CA: “The death of Specialist Andrew Castro is a sad and ...