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Balboa Thrift and Loan, a leading loan company specializing in automobile financing and commercial real estate lending, is pleased to announce the promotion of Debbie Escobedo to Chief Executive Officer of the company. Effective as of June 15, 2018, Escobedo becomes the first female Latina named as president and CEO since the company's opening 36 years ago in 1981.

In a decision likely to make it much harder for businesses to classify workers as contractors, the California Supreme Court has set aside a multi-factor standard, which California courts used for 30 years to determine whether a worker was an independent contractor or an employee under the state's various Wage Orders.

Sovereign Health is hosting seven continuing education (C.E.) events this month. These courses meet the qualifications for one hour of C.E. credit required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), and are approved for one contact hour by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

California West Investments LLC, has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for garnering widespread support and financial backing for Toss-It!, an innovative solution to getting rid of unwanted cooking grease.

SBEMP, LLP, a client-focused results business litigation law firm in Coachella Valley, today announced that on June 10, 2016, a jury in Los Angeles, California returned a unanimous verdict in favor of a local manufacturer of ready-to-drink premium cocktails and its spirits manufacturer. SBEMP represented the defendants in the case of BuzzBallz, LLC v. BuzzBox Beverages, Inc., et al. Case No.: 5:14-cv-01725 (United States District Court, Central District of California).

America's highly recommended hands-on spray tanning training school Hollywood Airbrush Tanning Academy proudly announces that their latest graduate Aileena Minoshima has now launched her own independent airbrush tanning business. Aileena named her airbrush tanning business "Spray Me Golden" and is now offering airbrush tanning services in Wichita, Andover, Rose Hill and surrounding areas in Kansas. Based in Los Angeles, Hollywood Airbrush Tanning Academy is the nation's most appreciated training academy to learn the intricate art and science of sunless tanning, popularly known as airbrush tanning or spray tanning.

Sovereign Health has named Gowtham Karupothula as the new Financial Data Analytics Manager. Mr. Karupothula, an action-driven leader in forecasting and statistical analysis, commenced his tenure with Sovereign Health on Monday, July 11, 2016. Reporting to Kevin Gallagher, Sovereign Health’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Karupothula will design, assess, recommend and implement predictive analytics and decision support tools and systems.

Sovereign Health has named Naveen Asthanyia as the new Budget Manager. Mr. Asthanyia, a forward-thinking professional specializing in forecasting and financial reporting, commenced his tenure with Sovereign Health on Monday, July 11, 2016. Reporting to Kevin Gallagher, Sovereign Health’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Asthanyia will work with all of Sovereign Health’s department managers to assess each group’s expenses, production and revenue contributions.

Sovereign Health has named Sanjay Mangal as the new Budget Manager. Mr. Mangal, a finance professional with an impressive track record of accurately analyzing and providing financial decisions in a fast-paced business environment, commenced his tenure with Sovereign Health on Monday, July 11, 2016. Reporting to Kevin Gallagher, Sovereign Health’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Mangal will work with Sovereign Health’s various department managers to assess each group’s production, expenses and revenue contributions.

National behavioral health care provider Sovereign Health has entered into a new partnership with the University of Southern California’s (USC) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This new alliance with USC allows Sovereign the opportunity to expand its footprint to a wider audience and bring additional awareness about the mental health and addiction treatment services it provides to patients. By joining forces with USC, Sovereign will reach a new audience with a mix of multimedia channels, including ESPN radio spots, billboard advertising, digital marketing products, and VIP season tickets to football games.

Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sovereign Health, is featured in a new article in Addiction Professional magazine. In this piece, “CEO calls for more attention to cognitive deficits in assessment, treatment,” Dr. Sharma explores the lack of standardized measurements in addiction treatment, which he says often leads to undetected cognitive deficits in patients and poorly conceived treatment plans. Dr. Sharma points out that by using standard and accepted assessment tools, an organization such as Sovereign Health can, for example, uncover previously undetected cases of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and prevent inappropriate treatment planning.

Sovereign Health is pleased to announce the launch of a new article that’s now live on www.psychologytoday.com: “The Powerful Psychology Behind Cleanliness: How to stay organized – and reap the health benefits.” This article, which was written by Dr. Ralph Ryback and Courtney Lopresti and edited by Susan Logan-McCracken, explores the psychology of cleanliness and organization and why it makes individuals feel good.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announces a new television interview on KMIR News in Palm Desert. The interview, which features Sovereign Health’s Chief Clinical Officer Anthony J. Mele, Psy.D., highlights Sovereign Health of Palm Desert’s new Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s Experiences (P.R.I.M.E.) program. This new program has been developed to provide a supportive and safe recovery environment designed to meet the specific issues facing men over the age of 40. The P.R.I.M.E program, which provides treatment for behavioral health and addiction disorders, creates a healing community that fosters recovery and promotes the transition to a sober lifestyle.

Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating, a full-service commercial and residential HVAC contractor based in Southern California, is excited to offer new, energy-efficient air conditioners to its customers—especially as temperatures continue to soar in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. With a newly installed, factory-fresh system, the company makes it easier for customers to battle the desert heat, and more affordable for them to cool their homes.

Robina is 21-years-old and is from a small village in Northern Uganda. Her dream is to become a midwife. Her parents are subsistence farmers and she is the oldest of seven children. Her family is unable to afford the tuition and fees support her attendance at St. Mary's Midwifery Training School. The Family Copeland Foundation is providing a full scholarship so that Robina can achieve her dream to obtain a certificate in midwifery. She started school in April, 2016 and will graduate in November, 2018.

Sovereign Health is hosting five continuing education (C.E.) events this month. These courses meet the qualifications for one hour of C.E. credit required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), and are approved for one contact hour by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Cher Middleton, a respected and highly sought-after real estate professional, will appear on the live-streamed Aimed 2 Purpose online radio show Monday, July 11 at 5 p.m. PST.

Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of national behavioral health provider Sovereign Health, will give a sought-after presentation at the 2016 State of Recovery Conference. Dr. Sharma’s presentation, entitled, “Improving Outcomes, Increasing Value Through Institutional Development,” will take place on Thursday, July 21, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida. The presentation will guide attendees on how to identify the systems and processes required to help them build and expand their practices, treatment facilities or behavioral health systems, and how to create a sustainable infrastructure.

The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Christopher Glenn Beckom of Corona, California, has been certified as a member. The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to the top 10% of attorneys in the United States. Members are accepted based upon objective evaluation of an attorney's qualifications, license, reputation, experience, and disciplinary history.

In order for medical professionals to provide the highest level of care they can, it's essential that the equipment they use is top notch as well. With the right goods in their hands, they can put more energy into doing what they do best and treating patients instead of worrying about the tools they use to get the job done. Cotytech has created the ultimate solution for this with their reliable and convenient medical monitor mounts and arms that are suitable for both medical offices and hospitals.

Sovereign Health will soon open its doors to a new program at its Palm Desert facility. The Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s Experiences (P.R.I.M.E.) program is being developed to provide a supportive and safe recovery environment designed to meet the specific issues facing men over the age of 40. The P.R.I.M.E program, which provides treatment for behavioral health and addiction disorders, creates a healing community that fosters recovery and promotes the transition to a sober lifestyle.

Sovereign Health announces the publication of a new article in Psychology Today profiling its new Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity service being offered at Sovereign Health’s Rancho San Diego facility. The service, which was launched to meet the needs of the growing number of transgender youth, provides a safe and accepting treatment milieu for adolescents with a mental health or dual diagnosis who identify as gender diverse or transgender. The July/August edition of Psychology Today, on newsstands Tuesday, July 5, spotlights Sovereign Health of Rancho San Diego’s Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity service that supports adolescents with nonconforming gender identity, while they receive treatment for primary substance abuse, dual diagnosis, eating disorder or mental health issues.

After two years of research and development, Dr. Flory has released his natural latex memory foam travel neck pillow to answer the question most often asked to him as a head and neck specialist, "What is the best pillow on the market?" In the past, Dr. Flory would recommend some of the existing travel pillows on the market and his patients would give him feedback. Patients perceived the pillows with mixed reviews and Dr. Flory felt the need to resolve this concern, believing that patients should have an option for a neck pillow with ideal comfort and aroma. As a result, he created an improved version of a travel pillow that is providing patients with ideal head and neck support.

Sovereign Health of San Clemente is proud to announce the launch of Next Step, a new component of Sovereign Health’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Next Step offers patients individualized plans that focus on academic and career motivation, providing resources to help them re-enter the workforce. Sovereign Health counselors help patients assess their educational and career goals, build their resumes, and provide interview preparation. In addition, patients engage in life skill groups and workshops.

Sovereign Health will host four continuing education (C.E.) events this month. These courses meet the qualifications for one hour of C.E. credit required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), and are approved for one contact hour by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Timo's Air Conditioning & Heating, a full-service commercial and residential HVAC contractor based in Southern California, is excited to offer the Timo's Advantage Plan to its customers, especially as temperatures begin to soar in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. With this HVAC maintenance plan, the company makes it easier and more affordable for customers to protect their heating and cooling investment, as well as their family's wellbeing.

Sovereign Health Group is pleased to announce the launch of a new article that’s now live on www.psychologytoday.com: “More Than ‘Man’s Best Friend’: The importance of dogs in the human world.” This new editorial, written by Kristen Fuller, M.D., Ralph Ryback, M.D., and edited by Susan Logan-McCracken, M.P.W., takes a look at the key roles dogs play in society, from their formal professions as work dogs to their important role as companions.