E.Republic Acquires Times Publishing’s Governing Magazine

Melvin Baker – AHN Reporter St. Petersburg, FL (AHN) – The Times Publishing Co. agreed Friday to sell Governing magazine to California media company e.Republic for an undisclosed price. Governing began publishing in 1987 and claims governors, mayors, lawmakers, local council members and policy advisers among its 85,000 readers. The Sacramento, CA, based e.Republic publishes Government Technology magazine and operates several web sites concerned with state and local government and education. It also runs the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute. Times Publishing publishes the St. Petersburg Times , a free daily tabloid, business magazine Florida Trend and the political fact-finding web site PolitiFact.com. E.Republic’s chief operating officer, Paul Harney, said in a joint statement that the acquisition creates the largest media firm providing news, research and analysis of the $2.9 trillion state and local government market. “The Times Publishing Company takes great pride in Governing , which we nurtured from its inception 22 years ago into the powerful brand it is today,” said Times vice president Andrew Corty. “As part of this combination, Governing has a bright future educating and informing its senior-level readership across the nation.” This is the second publication Times Publishing has sold this year. In July, Congressional Quarterly was acquired by the Economist Group, which publishes Roll Call magazine. The deal will close after Thanksgiving. Governing will maintain its offices in downtown Washington, D.C., under the same editorial leadership, according to the statement. Article � AHN – All Rights Reserved

E.Republic Acquires Times Publishing’s Governing Magazine

Melvin Baker – AHN Reporter St. Petersburg, FL (AHN) – The Times Publishing Co. agreed Friday to sell Governing magazine to California media company e.Republic for an undisclosed price. Governing began publishing in 1987 and claims governors, mayors, lawmakers, local council members and policy advisers among its 85,000 readers. The Sacramento, CA, based e.Republic publishes Government Technology magazine and operates several web sites concerned with state and local government and education. It also runs the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute. Times Publishing publishes the St. Petersburg Times , a free daily tabloid, business magazine Florida Trend and the political fact-finding web site PolitiFact.com. E.Republic’s chief operating officer, Paul Harney, said in a joint statement that the acquisition creates the largest media firm providing news, research and analysis of the $2.9 trillion state and local government market. “The Times Publishing Company takes great pride in Governing , which we nurtured from its inception 22 years ago into the powerful brand it is today,” said Times vice president Andrew Corty. “As part of this combination, Governing has a bright future educating and informing its senior-level readership across the nation.” This is the second publication Times Publishing has sold this year. In July, Congressional Quarterly was acquired by the Economist Group, which publishes Roll Call magazine. The deal will close after Thanksgiving. Governing will maintain its offices in downtown Washington, D.C., under the same editorial leadership, according to the statement. Article � AHN – All Rights Reserved

Diamond Foods Launches Innovative Online and Print Holiday Campaign for Its Diamond of California® Brand

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND), announced today that it will debut a new “Holiday Treat” campaign for its Diamond of California� brand just in time for the key holiday culinary nut consumption season. Central to the campaign will be ads that span online media and national magazines from November 19th through January, which will depict how Diamond adds a special twist to a wide range of savory and sweet recipes. “The Diamond Holiday Treat

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Holcomb Group Believes Strong Local Businesses Critical to California’s Economic Health

APTOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strong thriving small and medium businesses are critical to the economic health of California. Mark Holcomb is president of the Aptos, California based Holcomb Group and has been speaking out on the importance of state policies that encourage business growth. “In 2008 alone we generated over 2.1 million dollars ($2,180,427) in taxes,” said company president Mark Holcomb. “Our tax dollars fund many of the programs and services state residents rely

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Molina Healthcare Medicaid Plans Ranked Among “U.S. News / NCQA America’s Best Health Insurance Plans 2009-10”

LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:MOH), today announced that U.S. News and World Report has ranked all of Molina’s eligible subsidiary Medicaid health plans in California, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Utah and Washington among “America’s Best Health Insurance Plans” in the magazine’s annual report measuring the quality and performance of the nation’s Medicaid health plans. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Molina’

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St. Regis Monarch Beach Repeats as California’s Only Five-Star, Five Diamond Resort (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Southern California Luxury Resort Receives Highest Rankings From Forbes Travel Guide and American Automobile Association

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Zenith Files 2.7% Increase in Its California Workers’ Compensation Rates Effective January 1, 2010

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zenith National Insurance Corp. (NYSE:ZNT) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zenith Insurance Company, filed new workers’ compensation rates today with the California Department of Insurance. The new rates will go into effect in California starting January 1, 2010 and represent an average increase of 2.7% when compared to rates in effect since July�1,�2009. Rates charged to employers are also affected by changes in experience mod

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Amazon Defense Coalition: U.S. Congresswoman Labels Chevron’s Trade Preferences Lobbying Effort “Extortion” in Testimony

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez of California today urged Congress to reject Chevron’s attempts to co-opt US foreign trade policy and programs so that the company could gain an advantage in private litigation and to focus on the merits of renewing trade preferences in testimony before the House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee. Chevron has been aggressively lobbying Congress and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to punish Ecuador’s government, by e

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Kewill Clippership® 14.4 Continues to Deliver Leadership in Parcel Shipping

CHELMSFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kewill (LSE: KWL), a leading provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, today announced the general availability of release 14.4 of Kewill Clippership, the industry’s most recognized and widely-deployed multi-carrier shipping solution. This latest version of Clippership expands its support of regional carriers with the addition of OnTrac (formerly California Overnight). OnTrac provides next day shipping in six states, at the same pri

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Department of Real Estate Launches Spanish Language PSA to Protect Consumers Against Mortgage Fraud

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The California State Department of Real Estate (DRE), the state department that issues licenses to real estate professionals and protects consumers in real estate transactions, has intensified its efforts to ensure all consumers receive the protection they deserve. Previously, the DRE launched an English Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign warning consumers of loan fraud. Now the DRE has launched a Spanish Language PSA and expanded its Spanish language

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