Pets and Fireworks – Tips to Keep Pets Happy and Safe on July 4th
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Every Independence Day, shelters are filled with lost and injured pets. The Sacramento SPCA is recommending the following tips to keep your pet safe so you can all enjoy a happy and safe Fourth of July.
Bay Area Medical Academy Students Gain Rare Real-World Experience Testing for COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — A recent community-led effort to test San Francisco residents for COVID-19, including the unhoused populations in Bayview and Sunnydale/Visitacion Valley gave Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA) phlebotomy students first-hand experience administering COVID-19 testing to underserved populations.
Maglite and Movember – Two Iconic Worldwide Brands Partner to Shine Light on Men’s Health
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Maglite and Movember are partnering to shine a light on men’s health and well-being. The Movember Mini Maglite AA PRO LED is available now. Owning one will shine a light on your support of men’s health issues and a percentage of the proceeds will go to supporting the causes championed by Movember.
Doggy Dashing on June 27 – Walking Together to Save Lives
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Sacramento SPCA is hosting their annual Doggy Dash this Saturday, June 27, 2020 – and this year is sure to offer more than just another walk in the park. Now celebrating its 27th anniversary, the Doggy Dash has grown into Northern California’s largest 2K/5K dog walk and pet festival.
Michael Jackson Tells His Own Story in Interactive Audio Book Filled with Intimate Voicemail Recordings
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Dieter Wiesner, Michael Jackson’s former manager and friend, had many voice recordings from the pop icon, and sought a way to share them with others. “Michael Jackson: The Real Story” (ISBN: 978-1732181397), co-authored by Wiesner and Jah and published by Kingdomedia, is the result of that desire.
Danville Congregational Church Chosen Best Place of Worship by East Bay Times Reader’s Choice Awards
DANVILLE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Danville Congregational Church (DCC) today announced that it was named “Best Place of Worship” for 2020-2021 by the East Bay Times Reader’s Choice Awards. The church also received that honor from East Bay Times readers for 2019-2020. This latest recognition will appear in a supplement to be published with the Sunday, June 28 edition of the East Bay Times.
Expert DOJO Invests $1.2 Million in Diverse Startups this June
SANTA MONICA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — On June 3, 2020, Expert DOJO has announced that its current accelerator cohort has invested in 12 companies. Of 12 investments made, 9 are minority-led businesses, and of the same 12 investments, 4 have female founders.
ReverseVision President Joe Langner Lauded as Mortgage Technology Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending Association
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced that company President Joe Langner has been honored as a mortgage technology Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending Association.
FileMage Gateway Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
SANTA MONICA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — FileMage, a provider of enterprise-grade cloud migration and file transfer software solutions, today announced the availability of FileMage Gateway in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure.
Dogs Trapped in Hot Cars – The Sacramento SPCA is Helping Keep Pets Safe
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — As the Sacramento region heads into an extremely hot week, one local animal welfare organization is taking action to help animals left in hot cars. The Sacramento SPCA is providing thermometers to all animal control officers in Sacramento County.
Cyber Intelligence Tradecraft Subscription Model from Treadstone 71 Announced
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Treadstone 71, the leading pure-play cyber intelligence and counterintelligence firm announced the release of a new subscription model. The new model not only includes online, in-depth, standard-based intelligence training, but offers access to CyberIntellipedia and up to four weeks of consulting time.
First Los Angeles Dental Clinic That Uses Hospital-Type HVAC Systems to Mitigate Diseases Like COVID-19
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Mi Dentista Dental Clinic in collaboration with a mechanical engineering firm, HVAC Engineering, has set up the first known dental clinic in Los Angeles that uses Negative Pressure Environments to mitigate diseases like COVID-19, namely the disease associated with the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
Mental Health Awareness License Plate Winning Design
LAFAYETTE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — BeingwellCA, a California 501(c)(3), submitted the initial design for the Mental Health Awareness License Plate to California Department of Education for DMV review.
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, Together with Collaborative Partners, Distributes Free PPE to Facilities in Alameda County
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda today announces the upcoming free drive-through PPE distribution to Alameda County facilities on Friday, June 26, 2020.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and MAGLITE Partner with Pedestrian Safety Institute to Promote National Traffic Safety Awareness Month
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and Mag Instrument, U.S. Manufacturer of the iconic MAGLITE flashlight, have partnered with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to drive awareness of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrian and traffic fatalities in the Month of July.
FlexCare Launches Rebrand Strategy to Emphasize Digital Health Solutions
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Exciting things are happening at FlexCare which is why they recently launched a rebranding campaign to help get the word out. As of June 15, the company logo changed slightly to reflect the company’s strength, capabilities, growth and emphasis on providing Digital Health solutions to the marketplace.
ReverseVision Taps Carissa Orozco as Director of Business Development, Strategic Partners
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced the appointment of Carissa Orozco as director of business development, strategic partners.
Glynns Thomas Portraits Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Glynns Thomas Portraits LLC, a business specializing in headshot and custom stock photography, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and as a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).
Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist Shares 3 Reasons Why Settling Right Now Might Be Beneficial to Your Love Life
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Confidence therapist and authentic dating strategist Kimmy Seltzer, founder of Charisma Quotient LLC, explains why settling might be best right now. There was a time when you swept left on someone who was a vegetarian.
Rising Pop Artist Farrah Mechael Dropping Summertime EP ‘Lies’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The second EP release, “Lies,” from buzzing pop newcomer Farrah Mechael, is dropping on all major digital retailers and streaming services June 19 – just in time for the summer. “Lies” is currently available for preorder on digital retailers and will be available for digital purchase and streaming on June 19, 2020.
ReverseVision’s Wendy Peel Honored by NEXT Mortgage Events’ Inaugural Awards Program
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ReverseVision, the leading provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, today announced that Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been named a NEXT Mortgage Events (NEXT) 50 Over 50 honoree.
Drag Queen Story Hour Hosts World Pride Party 2020 via Livestream, a Celebration of Diverse Stories for Kids Across the Globe
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Drag Queen Story Hour announced its inaugural global pride celebration “Drag Queen Story Hour World Pride Party 2020,” to be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 1 p.m. EDT (10 a.m. PDT / 6 p.m. BST / 7 p.m. CEST) as a livestream. Timed to coincide with the observance of LGBTQ Pride in several cities across the globe.
California-based Travel Company Well Poised for Wholesale Travel Growth
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Serenity Time, a private wholesale travel platform, is starting to see a big upswing in consumer interest to travel again. Travel searches and increased booking activity appear to be a sign of things to come.
RevelOne Vaults into the Top 50 Search Firms in the US for 2020
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — RevelOne, the largest marketing-specialized search firm in the U.S., was recognized by Hunt Scanlon as a Top 50 Search Firm by revenue according to their recently released annual industry rankings. RevelOne’s revenues grew 66% year over year, which puts it in the Top 3 fastest growing search firms in the U.S.
COVID-19 Response Shines Light on Need for Civil Liberty Protections: California Organization Drafts Bill to Fix Health and Safety Code
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — In an effort to protect the right to body autonomy, California Health Coalition Advocacy (CHCA) has drafted legislation that would protect the right to refuse a long list of medical and non-medical interventions issued by the California Department of Public Health and Governor Newsom.
Orange County based wedding videographer Fisheye Studio offers live streaming for weddings affected by Pandemic
IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Fisheye Studio has seen the demand for live streaming increase for weddings since the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Orange County, California based wedding videography company recently filmed a wedding on May 20 in Hollywood for a couple whose original plans to wed were to be at the end of June.
Hago Energetics Inc. Announces Participation in the NASA CO2 Conversion Challenge
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Hago Energetics Inc., a startup company focused on development of scalable solutions to climate change, announced today that it is a participant in the NASA CO2 Conversion Challenge. This Challenge seeks to make colonization on Mars possible for future generations.
Louis Masry of Quest Settlements Takes Role as President of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) has named Louis Masry as 2020-2021 President. Masry is a co-owner at Quest Settlements, where he serves as Principal and as a Senior Settlement Consultant. He has assumed the role of President from Michelle Caine, who completed her year in the role.
Interfaith Chaplains Training for the Work of Racial Justice
BERKELEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Responding to the recent murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Reverend Ineda Adesanya, CEO, announced that the Chaplaincy Institute (“ChI”) is committing to training student chaplains and equipping current chaplains with new tools for spiritual care of those harmed by injustice.
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda Launches the Elder Justice Lunch and Learn Series
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Since the coronavirus pandemic began, it has changed the world, our community, and the elder care industry as we know it. Given the immense impact on seniors and older disabled adults, it is more important than ever to support our elder community care systems. Taking the lead in addressing these issues is Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda with the launch of their 12-month Elder Justice Lunch and Learn Series.
Los Angeles based civil rights advocacy institution, Brotherhood Crusade President and CEO weighs in on nationwide protests, calls for everyone to join the fight for change
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Brotherhood Crusade, a Los Angeles based, 52 year old civil rights institution, announced a statement today by President and CEO, Charisse Bremond Weaver, who weighed in on the recent protests in Los Angeles and across the country regarding police brutality and people of color.
George Floyd Memorial Bust Released for 3D Printing by Sculptors Daniel and Rodman Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — A memorial bust of George Floyd will be available to everyone supporting the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests all over the globe. The George Floyd memorial bust 3D printing file is available for free at Sketchfab and is a presentation of love from the sculptors to the Floyd family and protesters at large, announced Cory Allen Contemporary Art.
Connecting with Customers in a COVID World
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Today, small businesses struggle to find their stride of maintaining relevance during a pandemic. One local Los Angeles entrepreneur – Kim Ashley, founder of Kim Ashley Design – found a meaningful way to connect with her customers.
Launch Program Helps Companies Start Selling Direct to Consumers in China Via Cross Border E-Commerce
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ABC Showcase USA, a leading provider of cross border e-commerce services, international trade and logistics fulfillment, established in 2018, announced expansion of a comprehensive solution to help U.S. companies sell directly to consumers in China and S.E. Asia.
Katie Knorovsky Named Managing Editor at Hidden Compass
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — In an era where most publications are shrinking, Hidden Compass, an award-winning quarterly magazine on exploration, is expanding. This week, the California-based startup is announcing Katie Knorovsky as its new managing editor.