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Eleven Bay Area Women Win Financial Women of San Francisco Scholarships for 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated for more than 60 years to advancing the careers of women, names eleven students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2023 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.

Suzanne Singer named Director of Sales and Marketing at NotaryCam

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that Suzanne Singer has been appointed director of sales and marketing.

Director’s Guild of America hosts 30th Annual ‘Sista’s Are Doin’ It For Themselves Short Film Showcase’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Debbie Allen, critically acclaimed director, producer, and choreographer will be a special guest at upcoming, 30th annual "Sista's Are Doin' It For Themselves" Short Film Showcase Opening Night Celebration, May 19th at 7:30pm, at the Director's Guild of America, the Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC) announced today.

iTop announced the launch of its newest version of iTop Screen Recorder, v4

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- iTop announced the launch of its newest version of iTop Screen Recorder, a full-featured PC screen recording software that captures high-quality screen video, and makes video creation easier for everyone. The latest version added teleprompter, advanced webcam recording options and other applicable features, allowing users to record and create stylish videos in an incredibly simple way.

Spine IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons’ Course Announces Premier Foundation Sponsor for its 2023 Course: SI-BONE Inc.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Magnifi Group, Inc., announced today its partnership with SI-BONE, Inc. as the Premier Foundation Sponsor for its 2023 Spine IEP Fellows & Young Surgeons' Course to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, November 17-19. SI-BONE is a global leader in technology for the surgical treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the sacropelvic anatomy.

Los Angeles Police Department and the Church of Scientology win the National Faith and Blue Weekend contest

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The LAPD and the Church of Scientology in Los Angeles have won the National Faith and Blue Weekend Photo Contest for the "confidence, purpose and togetherness of the volunteers" shown in the massive Faith and Blue Weekend cleanup. Faith and Blue is a grass-roots initiative that seeks to create "safer, stronger, more just and unified communities" through "partnerships among law enforcement professionals, residents, businesses and community groups through the connections of local faith-based organizations."

NotaryCam president Brian Webster has been recognized as one of 2023’s Best in Finance by Inman

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that NotaryCam president Brian Webster has been recognized as one of 2023's Best in Finance by Inman. The Inman Best of Finance Awards celebrate those at the forefront of the mortgage and finance space.

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: April 2023 Data announced by Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for April 2023. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

Embrace the Power of Proof for Mental Health Month: Documenting Sobriety Can Restore Relationships and Confidence in Addiction Recovery

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- In anticipation of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Soberlink, the leading alcohol monitoring technology for documenting proof of sobriety, is excited to launch its inspiring "Proof is Powerful" initiative. This campaign aims to emphasize the life-changing impact of proving sobriety in healing relationships and bolstering confidence during the recovery process.

Nomis Solutions a Silver Sponsor at 2023 FIS Emerald Conference at Walt Disney World resorts in Orlando

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announces its sponsorship of the FIS Emerald 2023 Conference, which will be held May 15-18 at Walt Disney World resorts in Orlando, Fla., hosted by FIS Global, a global leader in financial services technology.

At Hermes Creative Awards, Scientology Media Productions Earns Its Platinum Wings

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Scientology Media Productions was just honored with four Hermes Creative Awards, the international competition recognizing creative excellence in marketing and communications content.

OverSightMD Announces Connected Therapy Cloud and Hourly Relapse Monitoring Service for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder

SILICON VALLEY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- OverSightMD Inc. announces the launch of Connected Therapy Cloud℠, a revolutionary solution for return-to-use prevention and ongoing relapse management for individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Connected Therapy Cloud will provide hourly relapse rounding by specialized nurses and immediate coordination with their therapist.

California Safe Schools, Children’s Health Champion, Celebrates 25th Anniversary and 2023 Earth Day Heroes

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Founded by Robina Suwol in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) is a children's environmental health and environmental justice non-profit. CSS achieved national and international prominence by spearheading the Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy, and for the past 25 years been a leader in protecting children's health and the environment.

CEO Teresa Bryce Bazemore, of FHLBank San Francisco, Named 2023 FWSF Financial Woman of the Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Teresa Bryce Bazemore as the FWSF 2023 Financial Woman of the Year. Ms. Bazemore is the President and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, whose mission is to provide its members with reliable access to low-cost liquidity, essential financial services and expertise, and resources for affordable housing and economic development.

Dream Pairs announces its New Collection of Comfortable Wide Width Shoes for Women

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dream Pairs, a leading fashion footwear expert, is proud to announce the launch of its latest new wide width shoes. These shoes are designed to cater to women with wider feet and to provide them with the comfort they deserve.

Enjoy a painless tattoo experience like never before with United States of Ink’s new Tattoo Numbing Cream

LA MESA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- United States of Ink, a trailblazer in tattoo care, is pleased to announce the launch of its revolutionary premium numbing cream on May 15, 2023. This proudly American product embodies the spirit of freedom, allowing tattoo lovers across the country to boldly embrace ink without fear of pain.

OverSightMD Expands to Support Hospital-at-Home Programs with Hourly Virtual Rounding and Post-Acute Provider Care Management

SILICON VALLEY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- OverSightMD Inc., a leading integrated health management company, is expanding its Hourly Virtual Rounding and Post-Acute Provider Care Management solution nationwide. The solution is designed to support hospitals operating hospital-at-home programs, delivering hourly virtual nurse rounding, continuous patient monitoring, data analysis, and screening the well-being of each patient for the hospital-at-home clinical team.

The BHERC Announces 30th Anniversary of Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves Short Film Showcase

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host the 30th Anniversary of its Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival. All in-person events will be held May 19-21, 2023 at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, California. The Virtual Festival will be streamed via BHERC.TV from May 22-31.

Napa Winery, Domaine Carneros Celebrates Earth Day 2023: Adds PowerFlex Microgrid, Next Generation of Solar Power

NAPA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Earth Day 2023 brings a vibrant green to the terrain and vineyards of Domaine Carneros as the 2022-23 winter rains have provided much needed relief from the past five years of drought in California. 2023 will mark a significant advance in the winery's record of sustainability when a new solar microgrid and battery system comes online.

Dr.Buho launches BuhoCleaner 1.9.0 is a top-notch Mac Cleaner app optimized for macOS Ventura

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dr.Buho Inc., a leading macOS productivity software company, today announced the official release of BuhoCleaner version 1.9.0, introducing the innovative Compact Mode in BuhoCleaner Menu, greatly improved File Shredder, more intelligent Duplicates feature and other exciting improvements. BuhoCleaner 1.9.0 by far is one of the very few Mac Cleaner apps that're fully optimized for the latest macOS Ventura 13.3.1.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) AOT Automation Improves Mortgage Lender Profitability and Investor Efficiency

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it has automated the process of digital TBA trade assignment during the loan sale process for both mortgage lenders and participating correspondent investors. This automation makes assignment of trade loan sales (AOTs) faster, more convenient, and easier for investors to offer.

101 BBQ Hut Reopens at its New Westlake Village CA Location for 2023

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Diners in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties mourned the loss of a local barbecue staple: 101 BBQ Hut. Now, the establishment has reopened at a new location in Westlake Village. The Westlake Village iteration of 101 BBQ Hut is operating under new management.

Alcohol Awareness Month 2023: Soberlink announces its stigma-breaking ‘Sober Voices’ campaign #SOBERVOICES

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Soberlink, a leading provider of technology-driven addiction recovery solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its stigma-breaking "Sober Voices" campaign for Alcohol Awareness Month. In an effort to empower individuals in their journey to sobriety and break the stigma surrounding addiction, Soberlink encourages people to share their personal recovery stories on social media using the hashtag #sobervoices and tagging @soberlink.

Online and API-Accessible AI Service, DeepAI, Sees 10X User Growth in the Past Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Kevin Baragona, founder and CEO of DeepAI, an online and API accessible AI (artificial intelligence) service that gives everyone the opportunity to use new AI technology to generate custom images, relevant content and more, has shown 10x user growth over the past year.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) presents the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for March 2023

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for March 2023. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

Cheyenne Hunt, Progressive Advocate, Announces Candidacy for Congress Representing California’s 45th District

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Cheyenne Hunt, a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, announced today her candidacy for Congress representing California's 45th district. Hunt has built a strong following on social media platforms like TikTok, where she has used her often provocative content to educate and mobilize young people around progressive issues.

Les Dames d’Escoffier San Francisco Chapter Now Accepting New Member Nominations and Applications for 2023-2024 Induction

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is now accepting new membership applications through May 31, 2023, with the aim of furthering its mission to support and nurture the next generation of women leaders in the food, fine beverage, and hospitality industries.

Elijah Walker, We Are G.A.M.E. Alumnus, Finds His Place in the US Football League

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- lijah Walker got connected to We Are G.A.M.E in 2016 when DJ Reed - the G.A.M.E. alumnus who is now a cornerback with the New York Jets - introduced him to Blaze Bhence while he was in college. He was then introduced to Joyce Thigpen, co-founder of the nonprofit. She helped Walker develop a class schedule to move him forward in both his academic and athletic careers.

KROST CPAs named a 2023 Top 100 Firm and Regional Leader by Accounting Today

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- KROST has been recognized as a Top 100 Firm by Accounting Today for the third year in a row. The firm ranked 72nd with a 16.60% change in revenue from the previous year. In addition, KROST has also been named a Regional Leader of 2023. The firm recently launched a new service, KROST Fund Admin Solutions, to further assist and add value for their clients.

Dream Pairs Wonder Cloud Collection of Comfortable Sandals Announced

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dream Pairs, a leading name in fashion footwear, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest collection of comfortable sandals-the Wonder Cloud Collection. Designed to offer unparalleled comfort without compromising on style, these sandals are perfect for individuals who appreciate a chic yet easy-going footwear experience.

Focused on eco-friendly, easy-to-wear, accessible styles, BURUDANI footwear offers responsibly crafted options without sacrificing comfort

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- MIRACLE MILES GROUP INC., a footwear technology enterprise that owns the popular brand Dream Pairs, Amazon's #1 female fashion footwear brand, and Bruno Marc, is pleased to announce the launch of a new sustainable brand, BURUDANI. Rooted by a mission to provide "natural comfort with every step," MIRACLE MILES GROUP INC.'s newest brand is dedicated to providing innovative footwear solutions for the modern woman.

Nomis Solutions Featured in Tech Demo Super Session at 2023 Consumer Bankers Association Live Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announces its sponsorship of the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) annual conference, 'LIVE.' In addition to the sponsorship, Nomis will be one of 10 companies featured in CBA Live's Tech Demo Super Session. The session explores innovations from top financial service providers including Salesforce, Blend and Glia.

MCT’s new marketplace for co-issue loan sales welcomes BSI Financial Services (BSI) as latest investor

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that BSI Financial Services (BSI) has become the latest investor to join BAMCO, MCT's new marketplace for co-issue loan sales. BAMCO brings co-issue transactions directly into MCT's whole loan trading platform and improves price transparency by connecting unapproved sellers to live executions from potential buyers.

RMS announces California Lottery could offer its first game option for SuperLotto Plus, Powerball, and Mega Millions, increasing funding for CA...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Relationship Marketing Systems, LLC ("RMS") is pleased to announce that its patented option for jackpot draw games has been submitted for approval to the California Lottery. If adopted, it would be California's first draw game add-on option. Currently, California has no game options due to the state's pari-mutuel statutes. Additionally, California would be the first state in the nation to offer this add-on, which has received high favorability among players.

Olea Kiosks announces Quick Ship Program for popular Austin model kiosk

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Olea Kiosks®, the fastest growing provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has announced the launch of its new Quick Ship Program for its most popular model, the Austin kiosk. This program is designed to provide customers with a fast and efficient way to receive their most optimal kiosk, with a delivery time of just 4 weeks.

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: February 2023 Data announced by Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for February 2023. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

Cyber Intelligence Training 2023: OPSEC is a Critical Requirement for Open-Source and Dark Net Collection says Treadstone 71 LLC

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Treadstone 71, LLC, the source for cyber intelligence, counterintelligence, hybrid and cognitive warfare announces new courses and services. The Treadstone 71 training and associated services include standardized anonymity methods, browser configurations, container builds, persona alignments to technology, PIRs and testing methods used by adversaries.

Mytc.ai Launches Subscription-Based AI-Powered Transaction Coordination Service for Real Estate Agents

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mytc.ai™ has officially launched its revolutionary subscription-based transaction coordination service for real estate agents in California. By blending expert licensed transaction coordinators with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Mytc.ai offers a cost-effective solution that saves agents up to 60% on transaction coordination costs.

13th Annual BHERC Youth Diversity Film Festival in L.A. to recognize and support youth’s unique talents and voices

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) announces the 13th Annual Youth Diversity Film Festival (YDFF) Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 12, 2023. On Saturday March 4 an in-person opening day will take place at the Pacific Design Center's Silver Screen Theater, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069), as well as online at BHERC.TV.

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, selected by HousingWire for its 2023 Tech100 awards

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been selected by the publication HousingWire for its annual Tech100 awards program.

Artificial Intelligence for Good develops humanitarian projects using ChatGPT and rivals

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- An NGO called AI For Good is utilizing the immense power of ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, Neeva, and similar programs, to teach ordinary AI users to quickly and efficiently create new approaches to problems ranging from helping to prevent water-borne disease in areas affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria to helping disenfranchised Afghan women overcome cultural isolation in their homeland.

Cybersecurity Researcher Yebo Cao announces Newly Discovered Vulnerability of Python Parsing Library

SUNNYVALE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A vulnerability has been discovered in Python's native urllib.parse function (CVE-2023-24329) by cybersecurity researcher Yebo Cao. This vulnerability has the potential to enable server-side request forgery (SSRF) and remote code execution (RCE) in a wide range of scenarios by bypassing the protections set by the developer for scheme and host.

Biotech and Food: San Francisco LDEI will host a virtual panel discussion titled NEW FRONTIERS IN MEAT AND DAIRY

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Next month, the San Francisco chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) will host a virtual panel discussion titled New Frontiers in Meat & Dairy: Improving our Food System with Innovative Biotech, led by a visionary panel of female leaders from California-based companies that have pioneered exciting and delicious alternatives to conventional meat and dairy products.

Women in the Wealth Management Industry: Stephanie Summers Speaks at Advisor Group’s 16th Annual W Forum Event

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stephanie Summers, a Frederick, MD-based financial advisor with Kramer Wealth Managers, affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation, was featured as a keynote speaker at Advisor Group's annual W Forum conference, held in San Diego, Calif. February 6-8, 2023.

CSUSB San Bernardino’s School of Entrepreneurship online MBA program ranked first among California’s public universities

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The School of Entrepreneurship at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) announced they have once again made the list of top graduate schools for entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Leading California Work Injury Representation Firm, Anton Law Group PC, Comes to Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- For years, Anton Law Group has offered leading workers compensation and work injury representation to people throughout Contra Costa, Ventura, and San Joaquin Counties. Now, they're expanding their services north and east so they can help people throughout the Oakland area.

The Hollywood Burlesque Festival is Back for 2023, Offers ‘Sweetheart Deal’ for Valentine’s Day

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- With Valentine's Day less than a week away, last minute shoppers need not fret. The Hollywood Burlesque Festival is offering a sweetheart deal that includes a chance to win two VIP tickets and a 30% discount for anyone that buys at least two tickets. Heading into its 10th year, the Hollywood Burlesque Festival takes place March 17-19, 2023 at The Vermont Hollywood.

Korea’s top chicken sandwich brand, Mom’s Touch, opens in City of Industry CA

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- People in and around the City of Industry now have the opportunity to enjoy Korea's number one chicken sandwich brand. Mom's Touch has opened a new location there, adding to their existing locations in Gardena and Long Beach, California. The grand opening of this new location was Monday, February 6, 2023.

MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices for Jan. 2023 Data announced by Mortgage Capital Trading

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for January 2023. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

Sequoia Real Estate Welcomes Jim Enes as Regional Sales Manager in San Francisco CA

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Statewide growth and local expertise - while that may sound like a bit of an oxymoron - it's actually what Sequoia Real Estate has in mind for its future. And Jim Enes, a Bay Area native, is the right person to propel its growth. He's been hired as the company's Regional Sales Manager and brings more than 32 years of experience to the table.

Both Certified Mold Inspections and The Mold Guy acquired by We Inspect LLC in California

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- We Inspect, LLC, a global mold inspection, consulting and health technology company, recently acquired Certified Mold Inspections and The Mold Guy. Its acquisitional goal is to unify these individually-owned family businesses under one name and to better serve the community as a whole.

Forensics Detectors has introduced a line of sensitive and affordable Vape Detectors to Combat Vaping

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Vape Detector, a Californian brand, has announced the launch of its line of Vape Detectors for schools, hotels, businesses, and parents. The growing popularity of vaping among young people has made it increasingly difficult for schools and workplaces to enforce policies against it. Vape Detector™ is a trademarked brand of Forensics Detectors which is a leading gas detection company located in Los Angeles, California.

California Wine Marketing Agency, Charles Communications Associates Celebrates 20th Anniversary in 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- This year marks the 20th anniversary for Charles Communications Associates (CCA), a leading wine marketing firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. What began at the dining room table of founder Kimberly Charles in 2003 with her first client, noted actor and vintner Fess Parker, has grown over the last twenty years to represent clients in Japan, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and the U.S with a dynamic team.

Grant K. Miller, CPA, EA, joins KROST CPAs in Los Angeles, as Principal of Tax

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Los Angeles-based CPA firm, KROST CPAs & Consultants, welcomes Grant K. Miller, CPA, EA, as Principal of Tax. To begin his new role as Tax Principal, Grant will be based in our Woodland Hills office and he will provide direction and leadership to further the success of our tax department. He will also work closely with clients to manage their expectations for deliverables, services, and budgets.

MCT is the first secondary marketing platform to integrate with Freddie Mac’s Income Limits

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, is pleased to announce it is the first secondary marketing platform to integrate with Freddie Mac's Income Limits application programming interface (API) created for the first-time home buyer area median income (AMI) limits. Income Limits allows for the accurate pricing of Credit Fee in Price (Exhibit 19, or "Credit Fees") waivers.

DrupalWare, a tech company known for its cutting-edge software solutions, acquired by WordSphere LLC

PALO ALTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- WordSphere LLC, a leading Palo Alto based tech company, announced today the completion of its acquisition of DrupalWare. DrupalWare, a tech company known for its cutting-edge software solutions, is one of the leading Drupal development agencies in the USA, responsible for sites like Tesla and Pfizer.

The California Crime Writers Conference is back for 2023 with panels and workshops on craft and the business of writing

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After going virtual in 2021 due to the pandemic, the California Crime Writers Conference (CCWC) is back with an in-person, two-day event to be held June 10-11, 2023 at the Hilton Los Angeles (Culver City). This premier conference offers panels and workshops on craft and the business of writing as well as opportunities for manuscript consultations and professional headshots at modest prices.

The 9th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest for 2023 invites K-6 Students in North America

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their 2023 "Cursive is Cool"® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, Third Place based on legibility and neatness.

Nina G announces new stand-up comedy album coming in the spring on the Punchline Records label with comedy broadcast special to...

OAKLAND, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Thirteen years ago, Nina G made her debut as the first stuttering female comedian. Since then, she's challenged the status quo of how people who stutter are perceived - onstage and off. So, in an industry that lacks speech diversity, Nina G's unique voice will record both her first solo comedy album and comedy special on March 9, 2023 at the Alameda Comedy Club located in her hometown. The album is projected to come out later in the spring on the Punchline Records label with the comedy special to follow.

New Nairobi office will provide businesses in Kenya and the surrounding region with access to Intellimedia Networks’ full range of services

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Intellimedia Networks, an award-winning leading provider of technology solutions for government, educational institutions, and businesses, is excited to announce the expansion of its operations into Africa with a new presence in Nairobi, Kenya. This move follows several meetings with Kenyan government officials and the Kenyan business community at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC on December 13-15, 2022.

Celebrate Concord CA’s Comfort Food Month 2023 with a gourmet sausage-dog from Hillside Dawgz

CONCORD, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The El Monte Shopping Center is the perfect location to make the most of Visit Concord's "Comfort Food Month" with several minority and women-owned restaurants offering a local flavor to residents and visitors alike. There's something for everyone in the midtown shopping center, from fried chicken to sausage to Japanese. The list of El Monte restaurants includes The Taphouse, Parma Deli, Frickin Fried, Taqueria Autlan, Izakaya An, and the newest addition - Hillside Dawgz.

California Ranks #1 in 2022 Scorecard of US States for Water Efficiency and Sustainability Policy

SACRAMENTO Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) released the 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability (Scorecard), which ranked each U.S. state based on its adoption of laws and policies that advance water efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and affordability. California was the top-ranked state in the nation and in the Colorado River Basin region, scoring 72.5 out of 89 possible points.

One of the Largest Pilot Hiring Events to be Hosted Feb. 2023 in Palm Springs CA by NGPA

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- NGPA - one of the largest pilot hiring career expo events in the United States - is coming to Palm Springs, CA on February 9, 2023. The two-day NGPA Industry Expo Presented by United Airlines will bring together over 100 exhibitors, including major airlines, to meet with job seekers and discuss career opportunities in the aviation industry.

‘The American Outsider’ by Activist-Writer Homa Pourasgari Exposes Inhumane Slaughter of Dolphins

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Linbrook Press announces a new novel, "The American Outsider" (ISBN: 978-0977978038), authored by Homa Pourasgari, scheduled to be released January 23, 2023. It's a story about the inhumane slaughter and torture of dolphins in Taiji, Japan, and addresses the complex nature of the Japanese culture. It's written for anyone who cares about animal welfare and who hopes to make a difference.

Sisters in Crime Los Angeles (SinC/LA) has announced the release of their new anthology, ‘Entertainment to Die For’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Sisters in Crime Los Angeles (SinC/LA) has announced the release of their new anthology, "Entertainment to Die For" (ISBN: 978-1970181388), with an introduction by award-winning novelist Sara Paretsky. Contributors to SinC/LA's "Entertainment to Die For" include a lineup of mystery writers from southern California, Arizona, and Hawaii.

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