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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, […]

The version of above news story by , California use of Amber Alert System Focus of Statement by Senator Alex Padilla was syndicated from California Newswire.

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 […]

The version of above news story by , Gatto’s Legislation to End Unfair Parking Tickets in California Signed by Governor Brown was syndicated from California Newswire.

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 […]

The version of above news story by , Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 9, 2013 including to California Department of Toxic Substances Control was syndicated from California Newswire.

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.

In Iowa, Miller-Valentine Group Welcomes Senator Chuck Grassley at Grand Opening of Meadow Vista Parkside

ALTOONA, Iowa /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Miller-Valentine Group today announced the grand opening of Altoona's most desirable affordable housing development, Meadow Vista Communities. The ceremony will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013. A pre-event reception will start at 2:30 p.m. and the Grand Opening Event will start at 3:30 p.m.

Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the Cinch Bucking Horse Championships at the Majestic Valley Arena

KALISPELL, Mont. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the nation's richest bucking horse event on Oct. 19 when the Majestic Valley Arena will open its doors. The Cinch Bucking Horse Championships will offer $70,000 in added money and will include some of the nation's best cowboys and roughest four and five-year-old saddle broncs.

University of Utah Continuing Education announces Online Business Plan and Proposal Class Now Enrolling

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The University of Utah Continuing Education department is now enrolling students for a 16-week Business Plan and Proposal writing course. The course begins August 26, 2013. Students do not need to be residents of Utah or admitted to the University in order to take the course.

Soled Out Comedy Productions announces Variety Act Dinner Show featuring Larry Silver, nationally-known Stage Hypnotist

ALBANY, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Florida-based Soled Out Comedy Productions today announced that they will be producing four major variety act productions annually at the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany, Georgia. According to Kirk Patrick, Soled Out Comedy founder, the company will debut their first Variety Act Dinner Show on Sept. 12 featuring Larry Silver, a nationally-known Stage Hypnotist.

EaseUS Deploy Manager provides reliable PCs and Servers system deployment solution for SMBs

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EaseUS Software, a leading software developer of backup and security software solutions with ten years developing experience, offers a ONE STOP backup and recovery strategy for business users with significant cost and time savings. Reliable PC and Server systems deploy strategy follows.

Long Term Care: North Carolina Residents Living with Serious Illnesses are on the Rise, says Four Seasons Compassion for Life

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: According to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, North Carolina area services, options and support result in relocation of patients in need of long-term care options. Fewer than 15 minutes: That's how long it took for a Virginia neurologist to tell Karen Zimmerman, then 51, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Alzheimer's Association, the results of her medical tests.

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.

Jeff Ishbia of United Shore Financial Services Wins Ernst & Young's Master Entrepreneur of the Year Award

TROY. Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: USFS (United Shore Financial Services), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing mortgage lenders, announced today that its founder and chairman, Jeff Ishbia, won Ernst & Young's 2013 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region.

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.

Recover iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Data with EaseUS Free iPhone Data Recovery Software

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Now anyone can easily retrieve computer data or memory card data with EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. Now EaseUS, the leading data recovery software brand, expands its data recovery software to the iOS platform. With the release of MobiSaver, EaseUS enables millions of users to get lost data back from iPhone. The version 2.0 is all-new and full-featured, the most of all, it is totally free.

Allstar Coaches partners with Warner Bros. to provide RV rental assistance for its new blockbuster movie, 'We're the Millers'

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Allstar Coaches, the leading provider of luxury recreational vehicle rentals in the United States, is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Most recently, it partnered with Warner Bros. to provide RV rental assistance for its new blockbuster movie, 'We're the Millers' starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis.

Greener Owensboro Recycling celebrates third year in business with over 1.25 million pounds of recycled waste collected

OWENSBORO, Ky. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Greener Owensboro Recycling celebrates their third year of business with over 1.25 million pounds of recycled waste collected. Starting with a few neighborhood homes and a small truck and trailer in July 2010, GO Recycling has grown to now serving over 1,000 residential and business customers in Daviess County and Owensboro Kentucky.

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.

Affinity Angel Investment Fund I Associated with the Baylor Angel Network Joins Orange Leap Investor Group

DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Orange Leap, LLC today announced the closing of a convertible debt round, the proceeds of which will be used to further the growth of the company through the partner channel the company announced in May 2012. One of the new investors joining the investor group is Texas-based Affinity Angel Investment Fund I associated with the Baylor Angel Network.

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 […]

The version of above news story by , Calif. Governor Brown Takes Action to Avert BART Strike, Appoints Investigatory Board was syndicated from California Newswire.

WNBA Diplomacy: Sports Envoys Ticha Penicheiro and Cedric Ceballos to Empower Youth in Angola

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State today announced an upcoming sports envoy program to "empower youth in Luanda, Angola." In partnership...

Series of Positive and Inspirational Illustrated Children's Books announced by author philanthropist Whilly Bermudez

MIAMI, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Many people think it is about time that a children's book was published that has the ability to skillfully instill positive and inspirational values. Whilly Bermudez has stepped-up to the plate with his latest book entitled, 'WB and The 10 Good Things.' For children ages 5-8, this is a 'feel-good' book that parents will enjoy sharing with their kids.

Whiteflash Jewelry announces Mark Schneider Designs Pinterest Contest: Follow, Repin, and WIN!

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Texas-based Whiteflash Inc., the internationally acclaimed retailer of ideal cut hearts and arrows diamonds and engagement rings, announced this week a new promotion on the social networking site Pinterest. In celebration of recently becoming an authorized retailer for top jewelry designer Mark Schneider, Whiteflash will be giving away a fabulous Mark Schneider Designs Infinity Engagement Ring to one lucky 'pinner.'