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Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger announces County Superior Court appointments

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Among others, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Joseph A. Soldani to a judgeship in the Madera County Superior Court. Soldani, 60, of Fresno, has been a part-time sole ...

U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report reveals 13% increase in number of homeowners saying they will remodel in next 12 months

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- After a year of steady declines in home remodeling, the Spring 2010 RemodelorMove.com U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report reveals a 13% increase...

Richmond Gang Rape Legislation Passed By Calif. State Assembly

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Responding to the brutal gang rape of a minor in Richmond, California, Assemblymember Pedro Nava’s (D-Santa Barbara) ‘fast tracked’ legislation, Assembly Bill 984, the “Witness Responsibility Act,” which holds witnesses accountable ...

iMC Motorcom announces the release of the world's first iPhone compatible motorcycle headset

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- iMC Motorcom announces the release of the world's first iPhone compatible motorcycle headset: the HS-500. The HS-500 allows motorcycle riders...

Nava Investigating Hidden Credit Card Fees for California Consumers

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Chair of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, held an informational hearing today to examine the interchange fee system and the impact of undisclosed interchange fees ...

Focus of Investigative Hearing in Sacramento by Nava on Billions of Dollars Paid in Hidden Fees

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — What: Investigative Hearing of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee on the billions of dollars charged in undisclosed “interchange” fees to California consumers and merchants by the banking industry on ...

TeleManagement Technologies chosen as a finalist for the 2009 AOTMP Industry Excellence Award for Supplier Advocate of the Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI), a leading provider and innovator of telecom software products and solutions, is proud to announce that...

Action movie 'RULES' released on DVD by LightRow Pictures

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Actor, stuntman and filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia with LightRow Pictures has launched - before hitting the market in March 2010...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Election of New Senate Republican Leader

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement congratulating Senator Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) on his election as the next Senate Republican Leader: “Senator Bob Dutton has been a tremendous advocate for ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to California Congressional Delegation on California’s Fair Share from the Federal Government

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday sent a letter to members of the California Congressional Delegation urging California’s fair share from the federal government in reimbursement formulas that shortchange California taxpayers. The full ...

U.S. EPA Honors California For Successful Management Of Recovery Act Funds

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has been recognized for its successful management of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). CDPH ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Two to California Energy Commission, Thanks Art Rosenfeld for His Dedicated Service

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — The Governor yesterday announced the appointment of Anthony Eggert and Robert Weisenmiller to the California Energy Commission and expressed his sincere gratitude to internationally renowned Commissioner Art Rosenfeld for his dedicated ...

Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III to Receive 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — California Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D – Compton) will be honored as the 2010 recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award by the Southern Christian Leadership ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California Assistance to Help Haiti Recover after Earthquake

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Following yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that California’s specially-trained Urban Search and Rescue Team, California Task Force 2, has been dispatched to aid the victims and ...

Nava’s ‘Witness Responsibility Act’ to Close Loophole in California Law to Protect All Victims

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Responding to the brutal gang rape of a minor in Richmond, California, Assemblymember Pedro Nava’s (D-Santa Barbara) ‘fast tracked’ legislation, Assembly Bill 984, the “Witness Responsibility Act,” which holds witnesses accountable ...

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Plan to Spur Clean Technology Growth in California

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — California Jobs Initiative to Create, Retain 100,000+ Jobs. After touring Cobalt Biofuels, a Silicon Valley green-tech company, today in Mountain View, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger highlighted his proposal to exempt the purchase ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces First-in-the-Nation Statewide Green Building Standards Code

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Continuing California’s efforts to fight climate change and protect the environment, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the California Building Standards Commission unanimously adopted the first-in-the-nation mandatory Green Building Standards Code (CALGREEN) ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces 760 Local Education Agencies Set to Participate in State’s Race to the Top Plan to Date

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Schwarzenegger today announced that to date, 760 local educational agencies have submitted memorandum of understandings (MOU) to partner with the state’s Race to the Top application. The participation of these ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Humboldt County Due to Earthquake

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a state of emergency in Humboldt County due to a 6.5 earthquake which occurred on Saturday, January 9, 2010 that impacted the northern coast of California, ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights California Jobs Initiative to Help Get Economy Back on Track

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Emphasizing that this year’s number one priority is creating jobs and returning people to work to get California’s economy back on track, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today visited Ace Clearwater Enterprises in ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Cap-and-Trade Program Recommendations

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the Economic and Allocation Advisory Committee issued their final recommendations to the California Air Resources Board on the design of the cap-and-trade ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Submission of Application for Up to $490 Million Recovery Act Funding for Schools

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — In keeping with his commitment to protect education, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed and announced the submission of the state’s application for the final 10 percent of education funding available under ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments to New Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery; Appoints Margo Reid Brown Chief Deputy

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Following through on his commitment to increase efficiency and make state government work better for the people, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced appointments to the new Department of Resources, Recycling and ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Historic Education Reform Legislation Making California Highly Competitive in Race to the Top

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — After calling a special session and introducing a bi-partisan legislative package, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Thurs.) signed historic education reform legislation making California highly competitive in President Obama’s national $4.35 billion ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Election of New Assembly Speaker

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement on the election of Assembly Speaker-Elect John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles): “I congratulate Assembly Speaker-Elect John Pérez on his election as the next speaker ...