SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Wednesday announced the following appointments: First, Matthew McGuinness, 46, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Architects Board. McGuinness has held multiple positions at Interior Design Services Inc. since 1988, including president, vice president, sales and marketing manager, sales associate and bookkeeper.
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 29, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Richard S. Gordon, 64, of Menlo Park, has been appointed to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Gordon has served as an Assemblymember for the 21st Assembly District since 2010.
Calif. Brown Announces Pension Reform Agreement to Save Billions by Capping Benefits, Increasing the Retirement Age
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Tuesday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. outlined a sweeping pension reform agreement that saves billions of taxpayer dollars by capping benefits, increasing the retirement age, stopping abusive practices and requiring state employees to pay at least half of their pension costs.
Canessa Gallery announces the second annual ‘Nature in the City’ arts exhibit
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The non-profit Canessa Gallery has announced the second annual “Nature in the City” exhibit, opening on September 3, 2012, with a mix of photography, painting, sculptures and other media from more than a dozen successful San Francisco Bay Area artists.
O.C. Great Park 2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival Goes Out Rockin’ and Swingin’ with Two-Night Finale
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Themed Summer’s End Weekend, the finale of the Orange County Great Park’s 2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival features the costumed superhero rock group, The Aquabats on August 30, and the sultry sounds of Lavay Smith and Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers on August 31. Both performances for Summer’s End Weekend […]
Calif. Assembly Sends Wieckowski’s Spinal Cord Injury Research Bill (AB 1657) to Gov. Brown on 46-27 Vote
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California State Assembly voted this afternoon to approve a bill by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) to raise funds to sustain a program, supported by disability rights advocates, the biotech industry, and neuro-scientists, that provides vital research into spinal cord injuries.
Assemblymember Hall to Host Forum on Impacts of California’s ‘Cap and Trade’ Program
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ – California Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Susan A. Bonilla (D- Concord) will hold a forum, featuring California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Mary Nichols to discuss the impact of AB 32 (Chapter 488, 2006) and CARB’s Cap-and-Trade program on businesses, utilities, public universities and local […]
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 22, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Jeffrey Azoff, 26, of Beverly Hills, has been appointed to the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors. Azoff has been senior manager and strategic operations manager at Front Line Management Group Inc. since 2008.
S.F. Mayor Lee Appoints Rodrigo Santos to City College Board of Trustees
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Tuesday appointed Rodrigo Santos to the City College Board of Trustees, filling the vacancy left by the passing of Milton Marks III.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Announces Plans to Develop New Online Resource for L.A. Apparel Industry
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Monday, Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa announced the development of an online resource for the Los Angeles apparel industry. The Mayor’s Office of Economic and Business Policy will partner with the Los Angeles Regional Export Council (LARExC) to research …
Calif. Governor Brown Cuts Red Tape to Strengthen State’s Response to Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — As wildfires threaten communities across the state, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today secured approval from U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to mobilize military troops and aircraft to fight fires under a single commander within the National Guard. “Too …
California State Assembly Approves Padilla’s ‘Student-Athlete Bill of Rights’- Senate Bill 1525
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, the California State Assembly approved Senate Bill 1525 on a vote of 51 – 25. Authored by State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), the legislation known as the “Student-Athlete Bill of Rights,” would require universities located in California that …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 20, 2012 to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Leah Brew, 45, of Brea, has been appointed to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Brew has been chair and professor at the department of counseling at California State …
O.C. Great Park 2012 Flights and Sounds Summer Festival Showcases Made in America Weekend Aug. 23-25 in Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Orange County Great Park’s 2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival delivers three evenings of musical Americana with a special Made in America Weekend, August 23 through 25. “Our Flights and Sounds Summer Festival musical tour around the world returns …
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update with Bills Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: First, AB 391 by Assemblymember Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) – Secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers: electronic reporting. Also, AB 805 by Assemblymember Norma Torres (D-Pomona) – Common interest …
Calif. Gov. Brown Launches ‘Climate Change: Just The Facts’ to Refute Global Warming Deniers
STATELINE, Nev. /California Newswire/ — On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. used the occasion of the annual Tahoe Summit to launch a new website, Climate Change: Just The Facts, that documents the dangerous effects of global warming and calls on those who still …
Assemblyman Mike Gatto Bill to Allow Calif. Motorists to Show Proof of Auto Insurance on iPhone heads to Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) Assembly Bill 1708, a measure which would give California drivers the option to present their proof of auto insurance in electronic form, such as on a smartphone or other personal electronic device, was passed by …
Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s California Stadium Violence Prevention Bill Heads to Gov. Brown – AB 2464
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Assembly Bill 2464, the Improving Personal Safety at Stadiums Act, authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles), passed the Senate today by a 36-0 vote. The Act would require major-league sports stadiums in California to clearly post the numbers …
Calif. Bill SB 1160 to Protect Public’s First Amendment Rights and Ensure Access to 911 Services Headed to Gov. Brown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California State Senate today approved SB 1160 with overwhelming bipartisan support, on a vote of 34 to 0. Authored by Senator Alex Padilla, the bill would protect California consumers by preventing the arbitrary interruption of communication services used …
O.C. Great Park 2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival to Feature a Brits and Celts Weekend
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — It’s a Brits and Celts weekend August 17 and 18 when the Great Park’s Flights & Sounds Summer Festival hosts a British and Irish musical invasion featuring self-described “folk-rockers from Leeds,” The Dunwells and contemporary Irish Celtic music from …
San Francisco Mayor Lee’s Statement on Sikh Temple Shooting in Wisconsin
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — “San Francisco grieves with those affected by the Sikh Temple shooting in Wisconsin. Now, more than ever, we must work together to reduce gun violence, embrace diversity and keep our communities safe,” said S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee, in …
S.F. Mayor Lee Signs San Francisco Transit Center District Plan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Edwin M. Lee today signed the San Francisco Transit Center District Plan after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved it on July 31, 2012, confirming the City’s commitment to developing a new commercial corridor envisioned in the downtown …
Bill to Protect Public’s 1st Amendment Rights and Ensure Access to 911 Services Passed by California State Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California State Assembly today approved SB 1160 with overwhelming bipartisan support, on a vote of 69 to 0. Authored by Senator Alex Padilla, the bill would protect California consumers by preventing the arbitrary interruption of communication services used for …
Padilla’s California ‘Student-Athlete Bill of Rights’ Clears Important Hurdle – Requires Universities to Help Injured Student-Athletes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Assembly Appropriations Committee today approved Senate Bill 1525 authored by California State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The legislation known as the “Student-Athlete Bill of Rights” would require universities located in California that generate on average more than $10 million …
Calif. Gov. Brown announces appointments to California County Superior Courts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Tuesday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of various individuals to California Country Superior Court positions. First, Richard H. DuBois was appointed to a judgeship in the San Mateo County Superior Court. DuBois, 62, of Woodside, has …
The Nature Conservancy announces its Top 10 Uniquely California Rivers – Where to Cool off Stream-side This Summer
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Nature Conservancy released today their top ten Uniquely California Rivers list – those that have the highest number of freshwater plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. While the weather is nice, The Conservancy is encouraging …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for August 3, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday announced the following appointments: First, Judith Freyman, 62, of Rocklin, has been appointed to the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board. Freyman has been a principal and western operations director at Mercer/ORC Worldwide …
Calif. Governor Brown: Use Money to Keep California’s Parks Open
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Friday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. pledged to work with the California State Legislature to direct millions of dollars in state funds to keep parks open, fix serious park maintenance problems and match donor contributions. He also thanked all …
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Statement on Wisconsin Shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement following the tragic shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin: “On behalf of all Californians, I wish to express the deepest sympathy and admiration for the Sikh people as we …
O.C. 2012 Flights and Sounds Summer Festival to Present World Beat Weekend Aug 9 – 11 plus Bollywood Dance Party
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Come to World Beat Weekend at the Orange County Great Park’s Flights & Sounds Summer Festival for a musical world tour featuring Persian electronica trio Niyaz, multiple Grammy(R) Award-winning sensation Ladysmith Black Mambazo and DJ Rekha with special guest Dohl …
Bagatelle, Pachinko, and Peggle Exhibition Comes to San Francisco with Early Pins-in-a-Board Games on Display
ALAMEDA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) proudly announces the opening of “Bagatelle, Pachinko, and Peggle,” an exhibition of early pins-in-a-board games, and the digital extension of these games, Peggle.
Author D.L. Carroll’s Children’s Book ‘Sir Licksalot & The Island Fools’ Wins Gold Award
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Just released children’s chapter book, “Sir Licksalot & The Island Fools” (ISBN: 978-1462680924), makes a summer debut and wins the Gold! According to Author D.L. Carroll, “This is the second book in the Sir Licksalot series. ‘Sir Licksalot & The Island Fools,’ submitted to Family Review Center for a […]
MCT Trading Inc. Named One of the 2012 ‘Best Places to Work in San Diego’
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that is has been named as one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in San Diego, California by the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ).
Quandis, Inc. announces Release of SCRA Plug-In Tool, Adding to its Military Search Offering
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced today that it released a plug-in tool that allows default servicing law firms to adhere to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The plug-in was designed specifically for law firms that do not have the necessary IT resources […]
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Compact with Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Brown and the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians have agreed to an amended tribal-state gaming compact between the State of California and the Tribe. The compact is designed to address fiscal challenges the Tribe has faced and to …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 27, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday announced the following appointments: First, Carole Goldsmith, 47, of Fresno, has been appointed to the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley. Goldsmith has held multiple positions at the West Hills Community College District …
Orange County 2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival Begins August 2 with a Latin Music Weekend
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Orange County Great Park, in association with Irvine Barclay Theatre, launches the fifth annual Flights & Sounds Summer Festival on Thursday, August 2 with an unforgettable up-tempo Latin Music Weekend featuring east LA rock, a Salsa dance …
EnviroIngenuity Urban Hydroponic Vertical Farming Division announces completion of Laguna Beach’s First Solar-Powered, Hydroponic Vertical Farm
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, EnviroIngenuity’s Urban Hydroponic Vertical Farming Division announced the completion of Laguna Beach’s first solar-powered, hydroponic vertical farm. It is located on the private Bluebird Canyon Family Farm property, the first urban organic farm in Laguna Beach with a view of the Pacific.
San Francisco Mayor Lee Celebrates SPUR Ocean Beach Master Plan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Edwin M. Lee today celebrated the completion of the Ocean Beach Master Plan, a landmark climate adaptation plan developed by San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) through a two-year interagency effort to envision a sustainable long-term …
SF Mayor Lee Signs San Francisco’s Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 & 2013-14
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Thursday signed San Francisco’s first-ever two-year balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 and 2013-14 after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved it yesterday. The City’s first Two Year Budget closed a projected $263 …
Calif. Governor Brown Dedicates Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Line
ALPINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today dedicated the Sunrise Powerlink transmission line in San Diego County, which will deliver millions of kilowatt hours of renewable energy, strengthen grid reliability during hot summer months and help California meet its renewable energy …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 25, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Julie Austin, 56, of Oceanside, has been appointed to Area Board XIII of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Austin has been a self-employed special education and disabilities …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 24, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Jim Butler, 47, of Elk Grove, has been appointed chief procurement officer, deputy director of procurement at the California Department of General Services, where he has served since 2008. Butler …
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Celebrates Opening of Restored and Renovated City Hall Park
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Villaraigosa on Thursday celebrated the opening of the newly renovated City Hall Park. City Hall Park has been undergoing restoration since December of 2011. The renovation design, chosen by public and the City, includes needed updates to landscape …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 19, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Thursday announced the following appointments: First, Lisa Bates, 43, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy director of housing policy development at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Bates has served as deputy …
OC Great Park Hosts Great Summer Games July 28 – Event features Parenting and Kids Expo
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Celebrate the start of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games at the Great Summer Games featuring Parenting OC’s Parenting & Kids Expo on Saturday, July 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The free, fun-filled day of Olympic-themed competitive games and …
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation (SB 1029) to Improve California’s Transportation System
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday signed SB 1029, which will create thousands of new jobs in California by modernizing regional transportation systems and linking them to the state’s future high-speed rail line. The $4.7 billion investment will be …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 17, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday announced the following appointments: First, Eric Gelber, 65, of Davis, has been appointed assistant director of the office of legislation at the California Department of Developmental Services. Gelber has been chief consultant for …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 16, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Monday announced the following appointments: First, Todd Irby, 54, of Sacramento, has been appointed chief counsel at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Irby has served as deputy attorney general at the California Department …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 13, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Adele Arnold, 60, of Sonora, has been appointed to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Arnold has served as chief probation officer for Tuolumne County since 2009. She …
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for July 13, 2012 – New Assembly Bills Signed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills: First, AB 57 by Assemblymember Jim Beall Jr. (D-San Jose) – Metropolitan Transportation Commission. AB 1047 by Assemblymember Kevin Jeffries (R-Riverside) – Vehicles: motorcycle safety. Additional: – …
SF Mayor Lee’s Statement on Official Misconduct Hearings
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — “Enough is enough. The time has come for Ross Mirkarimi to begin dealing with the facts. The facts are that Ross Mirkarimi pleaded guilty to an act of domestic violence against his wife and he will be on probation …
Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Pfc. Alejandro J. Pardo
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Pfc. Alejandro J. Pardo, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 11, 2012 to California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. First, Donna Atteberry, 64, of Mountain View, has been appointed to Area Board VII of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Atteberry has been a procedure writer and editor …
Calif. Governor Brown Signs California Homeowner Bill of Rights
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed the California Homeowner Bill of Rights to halt the “abusive tactics” of loan servicers and protect struggling homeowners who are trying, in good faith, to renegotiate their mortgages. “Californians should not have …
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for July 10, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: First, AB 389 by Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) – Bleeding disorders. AB 1621 by Assemblymember Linda Halderman (R-Clovis/Fresno) – Physicians and surgeons: prostate cancer. ALSO: – AB …
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Signs Ordinance Reforming Tax Structure for Auto Dealers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Villaraigosa on Monday signed a City ordinance exempting new car dealers from the City’s gross receipts tax, or business tax, at KIA of Downtown. “Ending the auto dealer business tax is smart policy that will pay dividends for …
SF Mayor Lee and US Transportation Secretary LaHood Break Ground on New SFO Air Traffic Control Tower
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today Mayor Edwin M. Lee joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael P. Huerta, and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Director John L. Martin to officially break ground on SFO’s new air …
SF Mayor Lee Announces Pinterest Relocating to San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann announced today that Pinterest, one of the fastest growing social media firms, will move from Palo Alto to San Francisco. Pinterest is currently finalizing plans for a long-term home …
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for June 9, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 482 by Assemblymember Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) – Ventura Port District: dredging contracts. AB 1199 by Assemblymember Julia Brownley (D-Santa Monica) – School bonds: citizens’ …
SF Mayor Lee Announces Recipients of City Grants to Keep Neighborhoods Beautiful
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today Mayor Edwin M. Lee and City Administrator Naomi Kelly announced 28 award recipients of the Community Challenge Grant Program (CCG), which provides matching grants to local residents, businesses, schools, non-profits and other community groups to make greening and …
Calif. Governor Brown’s Government Reorganization Plan Becomes Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The most comprehensive overhaul of state government in decades became official on Tuesday following legislative approval of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s Reorganization Plan. The Governor’s plan, which will be implemented over the next year, cuts the number of state …
California Legislature Approves Resolution Opposing Citizens United Ruling
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California today became the largest state in the nation urging Congress to draft a constitutional amendment to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling. AJR 22 by Wieckowski and Allen seeks to restore balance …
Calif. Governor Brown Praises Decision to Open Silicon Valley Patent Office
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Commerce’s decision to open a new, regional patent office in California: “The Commerce Department’s decision to locate a new patent office in …
Calif. Driverless Vehicle Legislation Moves Forward – Senator Padilla Bill Would Establish Safety and Performance Standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Senate Bill 1298, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), was passed by the Assembly Transportation Committee today on a bipartisan 12 to 0 vote. The bill would establish safety and performance standards for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles …
Calif. Governor Brown Signs State Legislation June 27 and 28, 2012 (Round-up of Assembly Bills)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed the following bills yesterday: AB 1464 by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-Van Nuys) – 2012-13 Budget. AB 1465 by Committee on Budget – Transportation. AB 1467 by Committee on Budget – Health. ALSO: • AB 1470 by …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments to Merced Designated Local Authority for June 28, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Michael Amabile, 57, of Los Banos, has been appointed to the Merced Designated Local Authority. Amabile has been the owner and manager of España’s Southwest Bar and Grill since …
Calif. Assembly Committee Kills Bill That Would Expedite Dismissal of Problem Teachers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/–– The Assembly Education Committee yesterday killed SB 1530, a bill that would have narrowly modified the dismissal process in cases where a teacher has been accused of sex, violence or drug offenses involving children. The Padilla Bill would have empowered school …
Calif. Governor Brown Signs California’s 2012-13 ‘Balanced’ Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Wednesday signed a balanced state budget that protects funding for education and public safety while cutting $8 billion from government to close a $15.7 billion deficit and build a reserve of nearly $1 billion. …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for June 27, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Wednesday announced the following appointments: First, Christopher Reardon, 51, of Modesto, has been appointed chief deputy director at the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Reardon has served in multiple positions at the California Department …
Calif. Bill to Protect Public’s First Amendment Rights and Access to 911 Services Passed by Key Assembly Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Commerce today approved SB 1160 authored by Senator Alex Padilla with unanimous bipartisan support. SB 1160 would protect California consumers by preventing the arbitrary interruption of communication services used for calling 911 in an …
O.C. Great Park Celebrates 7th Anniversary at Free ‘Growing the Park’ Event on July 14, 2012
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Orange County Great Park hosts this summer’s premier free family event to mark the Park’s 7th anniversary at the Growing the Park celebration, a mid-afternoon through evening community festival on Saturday, July 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 …
Calif. Senator Padilla’s ‘Student-Athlete Bill of Rights’ Clears Important Hurdle – Requires Universities to Help Injured Student-Athletes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media today approved Senate Bill 1525 authored by Calif. State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The legislation known as the “Student-Athlete Bill of Rights” would require universities located in California …
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s Water Conservation Bill Moves to Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — A key water-conservation bill introduced by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) passed the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee today by a vote of 6-2. AB 2230 requires new carwashes in California to use at least 60% recycled water. …
New LendingQB Integration Performs Continuous Automatic Mortgage Compliance Audits from POS to Closing
COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — LendingQB, a provider of seamless mortgage lending technology, announced that it completed an integration with ComplianceEase, the leading provider of mortgage compliance and risk management solutions. LendingQB integrated ComplianceEase’s ComplianceAnalyzer product with its end-to-end loan origination system.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for June 25, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Dean Grafilo, 40, of West Sacramento, has been appointed to the California State Athletic Commission. Grafilo has been the associate government relations director at the California Medical Association since …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Govt. Appointments for June 22, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday announced the following appointments: First, Sonia Huestis, 38, of Courtland, has been appointed deputy director of bureau relations at the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Huestis has served in multiple positions at the California …
Calif. State Senator Alex Padilla Elected President, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) has been elected President of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). Padilla was elected during the group’s 29th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida this past weekend. NALEO represents more than …
2012 Flights and Sounds Summer Festival Brings Unique Musical and Cultural Experience to Orange County
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Music lovers of all ages can enjoy a musical tour around the world when the Orange County Great Park, in association with Irvine Barclay Theatre, presents a diverse mix of internationally acclaimed musicians, dancers and exciting new artists at the …
Trailer Bills are Loophole Goldmine for Legislators Pet Projects, Like ‘Thieves in the Night,’ says Gold Pan California
CONCORD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Gold Pan California, a gold prospecting supply shop located in the Bay Area, is shining light on a California State Budget loophole which is being exploited by Legislators to enact last minute laws on pet projects and further increase California’s budget deficit.
SF Mayor Urges All Residents to Rethink Sugary Drinks and Hydrate with Hetch Hetchy Tap Water this Summer
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee this week, on the first day of Summer, issued a proclamation declaring a Soda Free Summer in San Francisco through August 2012. For the past five years, the Soda Free Summer initiative has sought …
SF Mayor Lee Announces Completion of SFPUC HQ – North America’s Greenest Urban Office Building
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) officially unveiled its completed headquarters building at 525 Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco. The 525 Golden Gate Headquarters is one of the few buildings …
San Francisco Enrolls In United Nations’ Making Cities Resilient Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that San Francisco has become the first major U.S. city to join the United Nations’ Making Cities Resilient Campaign, an initiative to empower cities around the world to reduce the loss of …
Calif. Bill to Disclose Permanent Spending Programs by Assemblyman Mike Gatto Clears Significant Legislative Hurdle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) Assembly Bill (AB) 2220, a measure which would require disclosure to voters when a ballot initiative seeks to irrevocably and permanently dedicate taxpayer dollars to one program, was approved by the Senate Committee on …
Padilla Bill to Require Translation of Ballot Initiatives and Petitions Approved by Calif. Assembly Elections Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Senate Bill 1233 authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was approved by the Assembly Elections Committee today. SB 1233 would require the Attorney General to issue a title and summary of all ballot initiatives and petitions in all languages …
Mobile Apps Assist In-Home Care for Seniors and the Disabled, says Anna Chu Lin of Friends Beyond Borders
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Smart phones have changed the way most of us do many things. Now they can aid those who provide in-home care for seniors or the disabled, according to Anna Chu Lin of Friends Beyond Borders. Golden Days Senior Care Services, in Torrance, Calif., has released a list of some of […]
San Francisco Mayor Lee Launches ImproveSF Food Justice Challenge For Central Market
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — SF Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Monday announced the second ImproveSF challenge centered on food justice in Central Market, challenging the innovation community to find social justice solutions to improve access to healthy foods for residents in the Central …
S.F. Mayor Lee Launches U.S. Mayors Open Government Innovation Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Monday, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee, as Chair of the first U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Technology and Innovation Task Force, announced the Open Government Innovation Partnership – a call to action to help cities advance and prioritize …
Professional Community Management of California Food Drive June 18-29 will Support Second Harvest Food Bank, Community’s Hungry
LAKE FOREST, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Professional Community Management of California is sponsoring an employee food drive June 18-29, 2012 to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s efforts to eliminate hunger in the local community.
Calif. Governor Brown Directs State Agencies to Revise Flammability Standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, in an effort to protect public safety by reducing the use of toxic flame retardants, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has directed state agencies to revise flammability standards for upholstered furniture sold in the state. Governor Brown has asked …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Government Appointments for June 15, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Alex Arredondo, 51, of Brea, has been appointed to the California State Board of Optometry, where he has served since 2007. Arredondo has worked in private practice since 1992. …
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation including AB 1519, AB 1743 and AB 2262
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -– Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 1519 by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) – County employee retirement boards; and AB 1743 by Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San Jose) – Student athletes: scholarships. Additional bills …
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Flag Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Proclamation Declaring Flag Day: On June 14th, 1777, in the midst of our struggle to free ourselves from the colonial rule of Great Britain, the Second Continental Congress adopted the “Stars and Stripes” as the flag of the nascent United …
Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Cpl. Taylor J. Baune
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Cpl. Taylor J. Baune, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Govt. Appointments for June 13, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Robert Boneso, 50, of Paso Robles, has been appointed to the 16th District Agricultural Association, Mid-State Fair Board. Boneso has been vice president at Boneso Brothers Construction since 1999. …
O.C. Great Park Moves Forward With $22.8 Million, 30-acre Expansion
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Orange County Great Park Corporation today announced it is moving forward with a 30-acre expansion of the Great Park. USS Cal Builders, Inc., headquartered in Stanton, Calif. was selected in a public bid process and awarded the $22.8 million …
San Francisco, China’s NDRC Sign Agreement to Strengthen Ties in Sustainability
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that San Francisco signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 3rd Annual US-China Energy Efficiency Forum in Beijing, China with the Chinese government’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission …
S.F. Mayor Lee & President Chiu Introduce Measure to Reform San Francisco’s Business Tax Structure
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — SF Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Board President David Chiu on Tuesday introduced a proposal to reform the City’s current anti-job business tax structure for the November 2012 ballot. After months of thorough analysis by the City Controller, economic …
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for June 12, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Ryan Brooks, 41, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California State Board of Pharmacy, where he has served since 2008. Brooks has been the vice president of …
San Francisco Mayor Lee Highlights SF Homes for Heroes Campaign: City Initiative to House 50 Veterans in 100 Days
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — This past week, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee urged San Francisco landlords to join the City’s SF Homes for Heroes campaign and help house 50 homeless veterans in 100 days. The campaign provides help to homeless veterans with federal supportive housing vouchers who cannot find an apartment to rent […]