Sacramento, CA…To continue expanding the state’s affordable housing stock and increase capacity for additional climate-smart infill housing, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the first funding awards under a new streamlined application process aimed at accelerating the development of new projects while saving time and money at the local level. What you need to know: Approximately […]
Sacramento, CA…California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today announced GoFundMe has signed the California Equal Pay Pledge – bringing the total number of signatories to 100. Classy, an affiliate of GoFundMe that serves nonprofits with scalable technology for online fundraising, has also signed the Pledge. The companies have committed to conducting annual company-wide gender pay analyses, […]
San Francisco, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with the California Highway Patrol and other partnering agencies, announced arrests and charges against eight individuals involved in a statewide organized retail theft operation targeting primarily Apple Store locations and resulting in a total loss of approximately $1 million to date. The alleged conduct occurred between […]
DeForest, Wisconsin…Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) If you have a seat, take one. If you don’t, come on up on stage with me. (Laughter.) Well, thank you very much. You know — (picks up a different handheld microphone) — got it over here. Hey, folks. How are you? (Applause.) (Looks at audience on balcony.) Don’t jump. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Need help applying for disaster assistance in Calaveras? Go to Frog Town. Calaveras residents, have you been impacted by the winter storms? Do you need information on what to do next? Make sure to go to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, also known as Frog Town, at 2465 Gun Club Rd., in Angels Camp […]
Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold an in-person public meeting regarding an intersection control and roadway improvement project in Calaveras County. The in-person public meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 8, 2023), at the Bret Harte Union High School Multipurpose Room at 323 South […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is recruiting volunteers who reside and travel in rural and tribal communities to participate in the latest testing phase of a “road charge” pilot. Up to 500 volunteers will participate in a seven-month simulated road charge system, which charges drivers based on the number of miles they travel […]
Vallejo, CA…A report from the USDA Forest Service reveals about 36.3 million trees across 2.6 million acres of federal, state and private land died in California in 2022. This year, the central Sierra Nevada Range and areas further north showed the highest mortality rates with true firs being the most impacted. The Forest Service and partners […]
Washington, DC…During his first State of the Union address, President Biden announced a four-part Unity Agenda focused on areas where members of both parties can come together and make additional progress for the American people: ending cancer as we know it; delivering on the sacred obligation to veterans; tackling the mental health crisis; and beating the opioid […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Allan Zaremberg, former President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Chamber of Commerce: “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Allan Zaremberg, a passionate voice for California’s business community for decades and trusted advisor to several California Governors. […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom recognized California Highway Patrol officers Ryan Ayers and Kenneth Weckman for their actions that went above and beyond the call of duty by awarding them with the Governor’s Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor – the highest state award for valor presented to a public safety officer. “The heroes we are […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of Sean Duryee as Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, where he has been serving as Acting Commissioner and has held several roles since 1998. “A veteran of the CHP, Commissioner Duryee has dedicated his career to serving the people of California, starting as a Cadet decades ago,” […]
Philadelphia, PA…I want you all to know — I want you to know, baby: You did so much for so many kids. Think about it. What you went through, you’re changing the life of thousands and thousands and millions of kids in America. So, we owe you a big round of applause. (Applause.) And I […]
Philadelphia, PA…Hello, Democrats! AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Folks — (applause) — AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you. My name — my name is Joe Biden, and I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Applause.) And I want to be real clear: She’s a Philly girl. (Applause.) So there’s […]
Washington, DC…This afternoon, at the direction of President Biden, U.S. fighter aircraft assigned to U.S. Northern Command successfully brought down the high altitude surveillance balloon launched by and belonging to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) over the water off the coast of South Carolina in U.S. airspace. The balloon, which was being used by […]
Sonora, CA…Law Enforcement with the Stanislaus National Forest is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and apprehending those responsible for an unlawful entry and theft between noon, Saturday, January 28 and 7:30 a.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the Stanislaus National Forest’s Bald Mountain Helitak base off of Highway 108. The theft at the helitak […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 517,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care. Employment also increased in government, partially reflecting the return of […]
Washington, DC…The United States Government has detected and is tracking a high altitude surveillance balloon that is over the continental United States right now. The U.S. government, to include NORAD, continues to track and monitor it closely. The balloon is currently traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and does not present a […]
Phillips, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 85.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 33.5 inches, which is 193 percent of average for this location on February 1. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you, Lucy, for that introduction and, I might add, as I said last year, for your courage. You know, like many of you in the audience, Lucy lost a piece of her soul, and — and it’s — you know, while the pain never fully leaves, you eventually find the purpose to […]
Washington, DC…Whoa! (Applause.) Hello, everyone. I want — please, have a seat if you have one. (Laughter.) I want to — for the press, I want to put an end to the rumors that the rest of the staff has not quit because he’s leaving. (Laughter.) I want you to know that. I knew this […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Today, the Vice President is in Memphis, Tennessee, to attend the celebration of life service for Tyre Nichols. White House officials, including Senior Advisor for Public Engagement Keisha Lance Bottoms and Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, are also in attendance on behalf of the […]
Washington, DC…The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest. The Federal Reserve conducts the nation’s monetary policy to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates in the U.S. […]
Angels Camp, CA…A Disaster Recovery Center will open Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Angels Camp, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update your FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available assistance. The Calaveras County center is located at: Calaveras County Fairgrounds (Frogtown). Mark Twain Hall, […]
Washington, DC…Today the White House released visitor log records generated in October 2022. This set includes 39,293 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 249,243. These records were posted pursuant to the White House’s policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to becoming the […]
Washington, DC…President Biden discusses how Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for the Hudson River Project will improve reliability for the 200,000 passenger trips per weekday on Amtrak and New Jersey Transit.
