SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D- Compton) today urged California’s shoppers to pay careful attention to the age and content ratings provided by the ESRB when purchasing computer and …
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Calif. Assemblymember Hall Announces Members of the Select Committee on Re-Entry
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — According to a news release issued today, Speaker Karen Bass (D- Baldwin Hills) has named the following members to the Assembly Select Committee on Re-Entry chaired by Assistant Speaker pro Tempore …
Foreclosure Crisis in California Addressed at Sacramento Hearing
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbra), Chair of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, led the second in a series of informational hearings today to examine California’s foreclosure crisis, the state’s current …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Thanks Senator Cogdill for His Service in the California Legislature
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement thanking Senator Dave Cogdill (R-Modesto) for his service in the California state legislature after the Senator announced he will not seek re-election in …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Decision to Reject Workers’ Compensation Rate Increase
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued a statement after Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner rejected a second request by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Bureau to increase the Worker’s Compensation Claims Cost Benchmark which …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Applauding Pfizer’s Decision to Include California in Global R&D Network
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the following statement applauding Pfizer’s announcement to include California in its global research and development (R&D) network: “California has always been a leader in biotech research …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Launch of ‘I Built It-Youth’ Campaign
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced the launch of the “I Built It-Youth†campaign, a statewide effort to begin training California’s future skilled workforce, which will be instrumental in rebuilding California’s infrastructure. …
Nevada Assembly Speaker Barbara E. Buckley to be Hosted by Nava at Calif. State Capitol
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Nevada has a Successful Loan Mediation Program. What: Hearing of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee (the second in an ongoing series by the Committee) on California’s foreclosure crisis and …
Blood Equity – Controversial Film about NFL Player Injuries opens Nov. 20
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — Three-time Super Bowl Champion Roman Phifer’s controversial film about NFL Player Injuries to hit theaters November 20th, 2009. Beverly Hills based Walking Shadows has announced the theatrical release of “BLOOD …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Secure Available Recovery Act Funds for Early Childhood Education
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Building on his commitment to both high-quality early childhood education and bringing available American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funding to California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued Executive Order S-23-09 …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Roger Brautigan Secretary of CDVA, Announces Appointment of Rocky Chavez as Undersecretary
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Calif. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Roger Brautigan as secretary for the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA). “Roger is a respected California veteran who served honorably in …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Captain John Gaffaney
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Calif. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Capt. John P. Gaffaney of San Diego: “Maria and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the …
Calif. Assemblymember Nava to Investigate Hidden Credit Card Fees for California Consumers
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbra), Chair of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, today announced that the Committee will hold a hearing in January to study the impact of undisclosed interchange …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints John J. Benoit District IV Riverside County Supervisor
RIVERSIDE /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced the appointment of John J. Benoit to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, representing District IV. “As an experienced elected official and former public safety officer, …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Celebrates Opening of EVI Worldwide Headquarters in Stockton
STOCKTON /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday joined officials from Electric Vehicles International (EVI) to announce the opening of their new worldwide headquarters and primary U.S. manufacturing facility in Stockton, a move that will …
Calif. Assemblymember Pedro Nava Demands Answers from California’s Largest Banks
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Chair of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, asked California’s largest financial institutions on October 23, 2009, for answers to over a dozen questions regarding their …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Passage of Historic Comprehensive Water Package
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the legislature’s passage of an historic package to reform and rebuild California’s water system: “Water is the lifeblood of everything we do …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Race to the Top Legislative Package Passes State Senate
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the statement below after the California State Senate voted to pass SBX5 1, the bi-partisan measure proposed by Governor Schwarzenegger to ensure California meets the Obama Administration’s …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Louis Fuentes District I Imperial County Supervisor
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Louis Fuentes to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors, representing District I. “Louis’ extensive experience and involvement in Imperial County make him the …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Senate Education Committee for Standing by California’s School Children, Passing SBX5 1
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the statement below after the state Senate Education Committee voted 5-0 to approve SBX5 1, a bi-partisan measure proposed by Governor Schwarzenegger and authored by Senator …
Southern Calif. event offers free diabetes and high blood pressure screenings to African American men at barbershops
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — Some 100 barbershops throughout Los Angeles and the Inland Empire will be bustling with extra activity this Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when Dr. Bill …
CCC Panel to Examine How Music Makes Money on the Internet
LOS ANGLES /California Newswire/ — Building a fan base and earning money in a digital world are the topics for a special presentation by the California Copyright Conference (www.theccc.org) in Los Angeles. The CCC event …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Celebrates Opening of World’s Largest Landfill Gas to Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Calif.
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today celebrated the opening of the world’s largest landfill gas to liquefied natural gas (LFG-to-LNG) facility in California, the Waste Management Altamont Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility in …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Barstow Veterans Home Receives Highest Possible Honor for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
BARSTOW /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the Veterans Home of California in Barstow (VHC-Barstow) has received the highest possible honor under the new rating system established by the Centers for Medicare …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Merced Soldier
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Pfc. Lukas C. Hopper, of Merced: “Maria and I extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Private …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Deaths of Military Air Crew Members
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the deaths of Maj. Samuel Leigh, 1st Lt. Thomas Claiborne, Lt. Cmdr. Che J. Barnes, Lt. Adam W. Bryant, Chief Petty Officer …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of San Diego Soldier
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. First Class David E. Metzger of San Diego: “Sergeant First Class David Metzger was a courageous soldier who dedicated …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces More Jobs Saved or Created in California Through Recovery Act Spending
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined Vice President Joe Biden at the White House for the Obama Administration’s release of the federal government’s first quarter American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of CHP Officer Jarrod Martinez
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Jarrod Martinez of Buellton: “Maria and I are deeply saddened to learn of the …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Michael Picker Senior Advisor for Renewable Energy Facilities
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Michael Picker as senior advisor to the Governor for renewable energy facilities. “Michael’s knowledge and experience in environmental policy development and state and …
Calif. Assemblymember Pedro Nava Applauds Historic Federal Hate Crimes Legislation
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) applauds the President and Congress for taking a historic stand and signing the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act. “The President believes every …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Secures Commitment to Continue Net Metering for Solar
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) committed to increase the amount of net metering for rooftop solar in its territory from 2.5 percent …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Hawthorne Soldier
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Eduviges G.Wolf of Hawthorne: “Sergeant Eduviges Wolf bravely fought to defend our country overseas. Her honorable service to …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds President Obama’s Investment in Smart Grid, Providing Boost to Renewable Energy Projects
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement applauding President Barack Obama’s announcement to invest $3.4 billion in smart-grid technology throughout the nation, including over $200 million in California: “I applaud President …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Deaths of Camp Pendleton Marines
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the deaths of Cpl. Gregory M.W. Fleury of Anchorage, AK, Capt. Eric A. Jones of Westchester, NY, Capt. David S. Mitchell …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments – 10.27.09
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: First, Jennifer Allen, 44, of Sacramento, has been appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. She has been a self-advocate presenter for …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Offers Rewards for Information in Two Unsolved Murder Cases
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today offered rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in a California court of the person or persons responsible for the following unsolved murder cases in …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to Congressional Leaders on Health Care Reform
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent the following letter to the Congressional leaders encouraging them to act on comprehensive health reform this year, while outlining specific concerns with the current health care …
California’s Film & Television Incentive Program Records Early Success in Retaining Jobs
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that 36 film and television productions are set to shoot during the last quarter of 2009 as a direct result of California’s recently launched film and …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Calif. Appointments
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Appointments announced Oct. 23, by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger include: Alexander Calero, 33, of San Diego, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Committee of California. He has served as a member …
Nava to Introduce Oil Industry Fair Share Act – New Legislation will make Big Oil Pay for California Crude
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D – Santa Barbara) will be joined by seniors, school employees, healthcare providers, environmentalists and others to announce the introduction of the Oil Industry Fair Share Act at …
Nava Calls for Investigation of Department of Fish and Game Policy on Euthanizing Animals
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) sent a letter today to the Chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee requesting the committee to hold an informational hearing or begin an …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Move Los Angeles Stadium Forward
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed Assembly Bill X3 81 by Assemblymember Isadore Hall (D-Compton) to speed up the construction of the long-awaited, environmentally-reviewed Los Angeles stadium complex. Specifically, this bill …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $48 Million in Infrastructure Funds to Upper Yuba River Levee Improvement
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that his administration is expediting the implementation of $47.5 million in Proposition 1E funds to a critical levee improvement project on the Upper Yuba River. The …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Restore Funding to Calif.’s Domestic Violence Shelters
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed SBX3 13 by Senator Elaine Alquist (D-San Jose) to restore $16.3 million of state funding to support California domestic violence shelters. “I want to congratulate the …
Natalie Innocenzi Named 92nd Rose Queen
PASADENA /California Newswire/ -– The Pasadena Tournament of Roses named Natalie Anne Innocenzi as the 92nd Rose Queen today. This announcement concludes a month-long process that began with more than 1,100 Pasadena-area young women who …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Moreno Valley Soldier
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Specialist Michael A. Dahl, Jr. of Moreno Valley: “Specialist Michael Dahl was a proud and courageous soldier who selflessly …
Gov. Schwarzenegger and Gov. Osuna Millán Sign MOU to Increase Collaboration Between California and Baja California
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Baja California Governor José Guadalupe Osuna Millán today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue to build upon their cooperative efforts on important issues in the …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Obama Administration Plan to Assist Housing Finance Agencies
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the Obama Administration’s announced move to provide support to housing finance agencies across the nation. This action will help restart the housing …
Calif. Recovery Task Force: 25 Percent of the 250,000 Education Jobs Saved or Created Nationwide are in California
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the statement below after the White House released a Domestic Policy Council report documenting the impact of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) spending on education. …
Governor Schwarzenegger Highlights Calif. Public Safety Legislation
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Building on his commitment to keeping dangerous weapons off California’s streets and out of the hands of criminals and gang members, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today highlighted a bill he signed, AB …
Jail Time for Polluters Becomes Law – Nava’s Measure Sends Strong Message
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) and the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) announced that Assembly Bill 305, which allows prosecutors to seek jail time for polluters, was signed into law by …
Modern Breast Cancer Screening Now Available to Low-Income Women
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Signs Assemblymember Nava’s AB 359. Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) announced today that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed his legislation to increase access to modern breast cancer screening. “Today is a …
Dogfighting Prevention Measure Signed by Governor – Nava Bill Targets Dogfighting Spectators
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) announced today that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed his AB 242, the Dogfighting Prevention Act, which increases penalties for spectators at dogfights. “By approving this measure, the …
Governor Schwarzenegger Mobilizes Calif. State Resources in Response to Storm
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Schwarzenegger today directed his departments and agencies to take actions to prepare and respond to the needs of Californians during an unusually strong storm that will result in many parts …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Congratulating Economic Sciences Nobel Prize Winners
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement congratulating Oliver Williamson and Elinor Ostrom after they won the 2009 Nobel Prize in economic sciences. Williamson was awarded the prize for his …
Gov. Schwarzenegger and Secretary Salazar Sign MOU to Expedite Renewable Energy Development in Calif.
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Further laying the groundwork for California to reach its environmental goals, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar in order …
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Mortgage Protection Legislation
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — To help prevent California homeowners and homebuyers from being negatively impacted by the fraudulent mortgage practices that have arisen in the aftermath of the national foreclosure crisis, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Protect Environment, Create Jobs
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Furthering his commitment to protecting the environment and the economy, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he has signed legislation that will reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions and create thousands of new jobs …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Provide Services and Resources to California’s Foster Children
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a package of legislation focused on expanding and promoting adoption opportunities and increasing services for children in California’s foster care system. The bills signed into law …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation Supporting Crime Victims
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he has signed SB 314 by Senator Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) to enhance the state’s efforts to collect restitution fines for crime victims in a more efficient and …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Public Safety Legislation Protecting Kids from Sexual Offenders
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a package of legislation that will help better protect California’s children and families from sexual offenders. The bills will ensure that businesses providing goods or services to …
Governor Schwarzenegger Submits California’s Application for $4.7 Billion in High-Speed Rail Recovery Act Funding
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Joined by federal, state and local officials in united support, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced his submission of the state’s application for nearly $4.7 billion in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Applauding California Attorney General for Opening Investigation of ACORN
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. announced that his office has opened an investigation of ACORN. In September, the Governor sent …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Regarding Sumatra Earthquake
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after a major earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing hundreds and possibly thousands of people: “Maria and I send our deepest condolences …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $26.5 Million in Clean-Air Grants for Southern California
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — At the Port of Long Beach, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson to announce that over $26.5 million in clean-air grants have been awarded …
CCC Event Examines How Music Makers and Owners Will be Affected by New Rules, Laws and Regulations
LOS ANGLES /California Newswire/ — The annual “Legal Update” of the California Copyright Conference (www.theccc.org) will present a distinguished panel of experts who will address important legal issues facing music professionals and everyone who listens …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Regarding Draft Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Gov. Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after negotiators released a draft Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement agreement that, when finalized, would result in the largest dam removal and river restoration project ever …
Governor Schwarzenegger Urges Swift Action on Federal Climate Change Legislation
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after Senator Barbara Boxer (D-California) and Senator John Kerry (D-Massachusetts) introduced federal climate change legislation: “Climate change is real and threatens the health, …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Congratulates Kohl’s on Opening 30 New Stores in California, Hiring an Estimated 4,200 Workers
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the statement below following Kohl’s Corp.’s announcement of the grand opening of 30 new stores in California. According to the company, this action has resulted in …
Governor Schwarzenegger and United Nations Open Governors’ Global Climate Summit 2
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — In Los Angeles today, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and United Nations officials welcomed more than 1,200 attendees from more than 70 states, provinces and countries to the Governors’ Global Climate Summit …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Regarding U.S. Forest Service Conducting Internal Review
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued a statement following an announcement by the U.S. Forest Service that they will be reviewing the way the Station fire in Los Angeles County was fought: …
Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Creation of Nation’s Largest Carbon Sequestration Project
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after Sierra Pacific Industries announced the creation of the nation’s largest carbon sequestration project: “Last week California adopted important accounting rules for capturing …
The Henry Armstrong Foundation Announces First Athletic and Medical Scholarships
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — The Henry Armstrong Foundation announced this week that it has awarded its first round of college scholarships to five high school recipients who plan to pursue higher education in medicine …
Pet Nutrition & Holistic Veterinary Care Seminar to Help Homeless Animals and Ariel Rescue
LAKE FOREST /California Newswire/ — Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist is hosting a pet nutrition and holistic veterinary care seminar “Natural Cures For Pets” to help save the lives of homeless pets. “Natural Cures for …
DAVIDESIGNED Celebrates 2009 Emmy® Awards with Celebrity ‘Gifting’
BEVERLY HILLS /California Newswire/ — DAVIDESIGNED, Couture Designer, has decided to join in on the Emmy® Awards festivities by offering up some “gifting” himself! In celebration of their talents and the awards in recognition of …
How Weed Won the West: Craig X Rubin is a firm believer in free speech and proves it appearing in 2 controversial movies
BEVERLY HILLS /California Newswire/ — Bill O’Reilly called Charlie Sheen a “Pinhead” for “calling for an uprising” and demanding Obama reevaluate the Official 9/11 Report. Founder of Profitfrompot, Craig X Rubin, has appeared on Glenn …
1st Advantage Mortgage, DocuTech, Del Mar DataTrac Named Synergy Award Finalists
SAN DIEGO /California Newswire/ — 1st Advantage Mortgage, DocuTech and Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) have been named Mortgage Technology magazine’s Synergy Award finalists, recognizing “technology initiatives and alliances that show exemplary interoperability in a production …
K2 Communications, Inc. announces principal shooting for ‘Ultimate Wave Tahiti’ in 3D IMAX completed
EL SEGUNDO /California Newswire/ — Nine-time world champion surfer, Kelly Slater, and his big wave companion, Raimana Van Bastolaer, have completed principal photography for Ultimate Wave Tahiti, the first 3D IMAX® and giant screen theater …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Expedited Recovery Act Funding for Schools
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that $1.3 billion in expedited State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (SFSF) will be available for California’s school districts, colleges and universities this year. In May, the U.S. …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: First, Floyd Hayhurst, 51, of Ontario, has been reappointed to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. He has served as deputy …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights California’s Push for Education Reform at School Rally
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined the Reverend Jesse Jackson at an assembly at Dorsey High School in Los Angeles to challenge young people to take a more active role in …
Governor Schwarzenegger Offers Rewards for Information in Two Unsolved Cases
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today offered rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in a California court of the person or persons responsible for the following two unsolved cases in …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to California Attorney General Urging ACORN Investigation
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent a letter to California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. urging an investigation into ACORN’s activities in California: The full text of the letter is below: September …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on California’s Nation-Leading Environmental Standards
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Schwarzenegger issued the following statement today after the President announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) will adopt a vehicle emissions standard modeled after California’s first-in-the-nation standard and the …
Californians Urged to Prepare for Upcoming Flu Season
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today urged Californians to prepare for the upcoming flu season during a visit to California’s state-of-the-art Richmond public health laboratories and, along with his Health and Human Services …
New EMK SUPRA Night Cream Introduced by Beauty Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS /California Newswire/ — Regal International, Inc., doing business as Beauty Beverly Hills, exclusive worldwide distributor of the EMK Placental anti-aging skin care product line, announces the launch of the Supra Night Cream(TM), a …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Nation’s Largest State-Sponsored Green Jobs Training Program
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today toured the Los Angeles Trade Technical College where he announced the creation of the Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (CEWTP), a $75 million investment establishing the nation’s …
Hollywood execs clamor over new novel, The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — Our eyes of flesh see only noir! Even before its official release, a new novel was making the rounds among the cognoscenti of the movie business. Not since The Day …
Pope of Pot and Desolation of Obama Nation ‘Church is Not a Place for Healing’
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — President Obama promised medical marijuana patients that their cannabis collectives would be protected as long as they followed state law. That should have included another caveat too because it seems …
Auction for Emmys Event and After-party Tickets will benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation
HOLLYWOOD /California Newswire/ — Starlight Children’s Foundation is currently auctioning off a VIP package for two lucky individuals to walk the red carpet and see popular television celebrities up close at this year’s All-Star Emmy® …
‘America Libre’ Author Tours Southern California, Setting for Controversial Novel of Latino Insurrection
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Author Raul Ramos y Sanchez is touring Southern California, the setting of his controversial debut novel AMERICA LIBRE following its July 29th release by Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California Garage Sale Items Posted on eBay
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Following through on his promise to eliminate waste in state government, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the Department of General Services has posted several surplus items – some signed …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Applies for $1.1 Billion in Recovery Funds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today submitted 42 applications for $1.1 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funding available through the federal High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Program, under …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Need to Ensure California is Eligible to Compete for Billions in Recovery Funding for Education
FRESNO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today at Fresno’s Jefferson Elementary School, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger highlighted the need for legislative action to ensure California is eligible to apply and compete for the largest pool of discretionary …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Education Trust–West Report
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Annual Student Achievement Report Confirms Need For Education Reforms Outlined By Pres. Obama And Proposed By Gov. Schwarzenegger In Special Legislative Session. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement …
Governor Schwarzenegger Launches MyIdea4CA Web Site
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today launched www.MyIdea4CA.com, a Web site for Twitter users to share their ideas for moving California forward. The Twitter forum is an extension of a conversation that …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Breaks Ground on Critical Flood Safety Project in Sutter County
Sutter County, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today participated in a groundbreaking for the Star Bend Setback Levee in Sutter County, an important project for improving local and regional flood protection that he …
Second Annual Freestyle Employee Exhibition of Fine-art Photography
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Gallery at the Creative Center for Photography Proudly Presents…”FREESTYLE EXPOSED… THE TRADITION CONTINUES!” For over six decades, Freestyle Photographic Supplies has been devoted to supporting black & white photography. …
California GM Dealers and eBay Motors to Launch ‘Click and Buy’ Shop
SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — In a move to help simplify the car-shopping process, eBay Motors and General Motors Company today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind promotion that enables consumers to ‘click and …