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Comedians with Disabilities Act troupe to be featured in fundraiser for Pacific Pinball Museum

ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: A blind man. A woman who stutters. A wheelchair user. A Little Person. While this may sound like a description of a support group, it is, in fact, the lineup for the 'Comedians with Disabilities Act,' a comedy tour that the San Francisco Examiner called 'The most unconventional comics to pop up in 2011.'

For Human Capital Health Management, EPIC's Third Video In Healthcare Series Promotes Wellness Behaviors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a California-based retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the third in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, 'Wellness Behaviors.' The video provides a simple, practical, easily understood view of the importance of nutrition, activity and rest in promoting overall health and happiness.

Calif. Governor Brown Signs Various Legislation into Law on Aug. 12, 2013

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he signed numerous assembly bills into law, including those impacting parking meters, liability of dog parks, boundaries for real property and others. A list follows. The governor has signed the following bills: •AB 61 by Assemblymember Mike Gatto (D-Silver Lake) […]

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HTCIA International Conference 2013 adds Cyber Readiness Challenge – Keynote Speaker is Shawn Henry, retired FBI Executive A.D.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) is inviting all of its International Conference registrants to join the Symantec Cyber Readiness Challenge on September 8, 2013 during the 21st Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo. The Challenge is an exciting, immersive and interactive capture the flag competition designed for all levels of technical expertise.

California use of Amber Alert System Focus of Statement by Senator Alex Padilla

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Chair of the California State Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), today issued the following statement regarding the state’s use of the emergency Amber alert system: “The Wireless Emergency Alert system is a critical new tool for delivering Presidential alerts relating to national security, […]

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Gatto’s Legislation to End Unfair Parking Tickets in California Signed by Governor Brown

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) today announced that his legislation to prohibit local governments from fleecing motorists who park at broken parking meters was signed by Governor Brown into law. Gatto introduced the bill in January 2013 due to outrage, both popular and personal, at cities who were changing […]

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Zak Lee Guarnaccia to appear in new movie, 'WASTED' written and produced by Paul and Daniel Lupi

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Actor and stuntman Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures and Paul Lupi, Producer of Mill Reef Films, are developing a feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled 'Kalm.' In addition, Guarnaccia is in talks for a role in another Lupi production 'Degradation,' written and produced with brother Daniel Lupi.

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center welcomes Dawn Jeffery as principal at Inland Empire location

ONTARIO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Dawn Jeffery as a property and casualty insurance producer in its Inland Empire division. Dawn brings 28 years of experience in risk management and commercial insurance program development and management to EPIC.

'Sailing Through Pinball' Exhibition announced by California's Pacific Pinball Museum

ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Pacific Pinball Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new art show celebrating the America's Cup Race with a collection of pinball machines and art featuring sailing and yachting: 'Sailing Through Pinball.'

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 9, 2013 including to California Department of Toxic Substances Control

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Angel Carrera Jr., 61, of Sacramento, has been appointed business development program manager at the California Department of General Services, where he has served since 2007. Carrera was program manager of the California Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business […]

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MCT Trading, Inc. named a 2013 Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Company

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: MCT Trading, Inc., a leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that it has been named to the San Diego Business Journal's 2013 'Top 100' annual fastest-growing private companies list, with a specific ranking of 24. Organizations that earned a spot on the list were honored at a recent awards ceremony held at the Paradise Point Resort and in San Diego.

OC Business Journal names Edgewood Partners Insurance Center as a 'Best Place to Work' for 2013 in Calif.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center has announced that the Orange County Business Journal has recognized EPIC as a 'Best Place to Work' in Orange County, Calif. EPIC is one of only 34 Orange County companies with 250 or more employees to receive this honor and is ranked fourth in the large company category.

High Technology Crimes Investigation Association announced that several sponsors have generously donated complimentary tickets to the HTCIA CISO Summit

ROSEVILLE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The HTCIA (High Technology Crimes Investigation Association) today announced that several sponsors generously donated a limited amount of complimentary tickets to the HTCIA CISO Summit in Summerlin, Nevada on September 12. Summit sponsors McAfee, Cylance, Symantec, Essextec and InfoSecurity donated the complimentary tickets for the event.

SafeHarbor Risk Management acquired by rapidly growing insurance brokerage Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC)

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a rapidly growing retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced it has acquired SafeHarbor Risk Management. The firm has locations in New York and Boston, Mass.

Calif. Gov. Brown Takes Action to Avert BART Strike, Appoints Investigatory Board

OAKLAND, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Sunday night, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. appointed a board to investigate the contract dispute between Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and its unions – effectively ending the immediate threat of service disruption. The Governor notified all parties of his action in the following letter: August 4, 2013 […]

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San Diego Mayor Filner Proposal for Prevailing Wage Approved by City Council

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — This week, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s proposal to “ensure that construction workers get paid a fair wage when working for contractors employed by the City,” won City Council approval. In a vote of 5-4, City Councilmembers agreed that workers should be paid a prevailing wage. The prevailing wage […]

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Mortgage compliance services leader The Compliance Group Relocates California Offices as part of Expansion to Meet Demand

CARLSBAD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: California-based mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc., has relocated from its original San Marcos, Calif.-location into a larger office space, located at 1901 Camino Vida Roble, Ste. 115 in Carlsbad. According to Annemaria Allen, president of The Compliance Group, increased activity in the regulatory sector was a driving factor in the decision to move.

SF Mayor Lee and Supervisor Farrell Launch Home Loan Assistance Program for First Responders

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Supervisor Mark Farrell today launched the down payment home loan assistance program for San Francisco first responders who are active member of the San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Fire Department, or the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. The Mayor’s Office of Housing and […]

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Calumet Gallery, located at Calumet Photographic in Hollywood, announces opening of new fine art photography exhibit 'The LA River Flows'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Calumet Gallery, located at Calumet Photographic, 1135 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, CA 90038, announces the opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, 'The Los Angeles River Flows.' The thematic exhibition, from photographer Ding Kalis, opens on August 5, and closes on September 3.

San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Elected California Workforce Association Chair

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board today announced that executive director, Sandy Harmsen, was elected Chair of the California Workforce Association's Executive Committee. Harmsen will be serving her second term in this role.

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center's Jim Gillette has been named a 40 Under 40 Regional Broker Leader by Business Insurance magazine

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that Jim Gillette has been selected by Business Insurance magazine as a '40 Under 40 Regional Broker Leader' award winner. Gillette is one of only eight to receive this honor in the Western Region.

Mortgage Technology Company, Quandis Inc., Celebrates its 10th Anniversary serving Banks, Servicers, and Foreclosure Attorneys

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced its tenth anniversary in the mortgage industry. Quandis was founded in June of 2003 with the mission of engineering innovative software applications for a variety of organizations in the default servicing space.

Calif. Congressman Tony Cárdenas votes to protect U.S. mail delivery – Innovate to Deliver

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — In Washington, D.C., In an effort to protect both services offered to residents of the San Fernando Valley, and the rights of the hard-working people who deliver the U.S. Mail, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, voted […]

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Chuck Cushner joins Edgewood Partners Insurance Center as principal in San Mateo

SAN MATEO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a California retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Charles M. 'Chuck' Cushner as a principal and property and casualty insurance producer. Respected and well-connected in the San Francisco Bay Area business community, Cushner brings decades of experience to EPIC in risk management.

America's Got Talent Contestants and Aerial Artists Tavi & Antonio to Perform at Aeriform Arts Studio Showcase

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: As busy studio owner Lea Walker continues to raise the caliber of her dance and fitness center, Aeriform Arts, housing a community of top aerial instructors, one teacher has emerged as a real star. Antonio Martinez is giving the world a sneak peak at what Aeriform Arts' students have experienced first hand, his amazing "aerial alchemy."