Cornwall, UK…We, the leaders of the Group of Seven, met in Cornwall on 11-13 June 2021 determined to beat COVID-19 and build back better. We remembered everyone who has been lost to the pandemic and paid tribute to those still striving to overcome it. Inspired by their example of collaboration and determination, we gathered united […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1)) (MRAA), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the MRAA, that it is important to the national interest […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom took action to lift pandemic executive orders as the state moves Beyond the Blueprint next week to fully, safely reopen. That includes terminating the Stay-at-Home Order that was implemented early in the pandemic to protect Californians and retiring the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Effective June 15, restrictions such as physical distancing, […]
San Diego, CA…In San Diego County, alongside a Vax for the Win program winner from last week’s drawing, Governor Gavin Newsom today helped announce the selection of the second round of 15 Californians to receive $50,000 as part of the state’s $116.5 million Vax for the Win program – the largest vaccine incentive program in the […]
Washington, DC…From the White House…”Today, President Biden will meet with G7 leaders to discuss ways to forge a more fair, sustainable, and inclusive global economy that meets the unique challenges of our time. President Biden and G7 partners are committed to a global recovery that benefits the middle class and working families at home and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Sulma Guzmán, 36, of Lanham, Maryland, has been appointed Legislative Director at the California Department of Industrial Relations. Guzmán has been Policy Director and Legislative Counsel at Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (Center for Migrants’ Rights) since 2019. She was an Attorney for the Workplace […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the below statement tonight after the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of California finalized settlement negotiations to restore nearly a billion dollars in federal grant funding to California’s High-Speed Rail project. The action comes after months of negotiations to restore funding that was previously rescinded by the Trump […]
Cornwall, United Kingdom…Today, the President of the United States and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reaffirm their commitment to work together to realise our vision for a more peaceful and prosperous future. Our revitalised Atlantic Charter, building on the commitments and aspirations set out eighty years ago, affirms our ongoing commitment to sustaining our […]
Cornwall, United Kingdom…Good evening, everyone. First, I want to express our condolences on behalf of Jill and I to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and the people of the United Kingdom. Today would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, and I know there are a lot of people feeling his absence […]
Clements, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin to build a roundabout at a rural intersection in San Joaquin County to enhance the safety of motorists traveling east of Clements near the Camanche Reservoir. Work at the intersection of State Route (SR) 88 and Liberty Road is scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 15 and […]
Sacramento, CA…California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan pens column as guest author in Governor’s “On the Record” series, which is translated into multiple languages and published online and in print by ethnic media outlets The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released the latest “On the Record” ethnic media column, in which California State […]
Tuttletown, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation is continuing increased flow releases from New Melones Reservoir to assist with Delta salinity and outflow requirements. Additional flow releases began on the lower Stanislaus River on June 10. The increased flow of 1,500 cubic feet per second will occur for an extended duration. 460″ align=”alignnone” width=”200″] Increased river flow can create hazardous conditions including higher water levels, fast currents, colder water, […]
Sacramento, CA…The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on June 3 readopted Cal/OSHA’s revised COVID-19 prevention emergency temporary standards. Last year, the Board adopted health and safety standards to protect workers from COVID-19. The standards did not consider vaccinations and required testing, quarantining, masking and more to protect workers from COVID-19. The changes adopted by […]
San Andreas, CA…In response to increased fire danger and an early fire season, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors at its June 8, 2021 regular meeting voted unanimously to preserve the public peace, health, and safety by adopting an urgency ordinance banning fireworks in Calaveras County through November 30, 2021. All possession, sale, and use […]
Washington, DC…The Open Investment Policy of the United States is a pledge to treat all investors fairly and equitably under the law. As Governors, CEOs, and other public and private sector leaders come together at the 2021 SelectUSA Summit this week, I want to reiterate my administration’s commitment to ensuring that the United States remains […]
Washington, DC…Happy Tuesday. So, we have two very special guests with us again today. As you know, the Biden-Harris administration — I’m just going to let you all settle in here. Okay. All right. Great. Okay. So, as you all know, today, the Biden-Harris administration announced key findings from the reviews directed by the President’s […]
Washington, DC…On June, 4 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Wegovy (semaglutide) injection (2.4 mg once weekly) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol), for use in addition to a reduced calorie diet and […]
Washington, DC…The President has spoken to a number of members of the House and Senate the past two days. He informed Senator Capito today that the latest offer from her group did not, in his view, meet the essential needs of our country to restore our roads and bridges, prepare us for our clean energy […]
Washington, DC…I want to convey my sincere gratitude to the Senate for confirming Julien X. Neals as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and Regina M. Rodriguez as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, both with bipartisan support. I was honored to […]
Washington, DC…I applaud the United States Senate — led by the dedicated efforts of Majority Leader Schumer and Senators Todd Young, Maria Cantwell, and Roger Wicker — for coming together to pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. This legislation addresses key elements that were included in my American Jobs Plan, and I am encouraged […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Christa Von Latta as the new Calaveras CAO. She had previously been serving as interim CAO. From the board packet… “The position of County Administrative Officer (CAO) was vacated by resignation effective June 2, 2021. The Board of Supervisors directed the Human Resources […]
Sonora, CA… John Choate 8/9/1935 – 6/3/2021. John Choate, 85, of Sonora, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Alpine County, CA… – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control at various locations this week in Alpine County. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: • Crews will perform crack sealing operations from Red Lake Road to the beginning of the passing lane near Red Lake from 7:00 a.m. to […]
Sacramento, CA…Today, California launched a new series of interactive data visualizations at the Safe Schools for All Hub to continue tracking the progress of school reopening efforts while highlighting school districts’ plans for summer program offerings to support students’ learning needs. Of the data submitted: 89 percent of school districts submitting data will offer learning opportunities […]
Washington, DC…The Department of Justice today announced that it has seized 63.7 bitcoins currently valued at approximately $2.3 million. These funds allegedly represent the proceeds of a May 8, ransom payment to individuals in a group known as DarkSide, which had targeted Colonial Pipeline, resulting in critical infrastructure being taken out of operation. The seizure […]
Washington, DC…U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced a series of steps that the Department of Justice is taking to address the threats posed by both corruption and by transnational human smuggling and trafficking networks. Attorney General Garland announced the establishment of Joint Task Force Alpha, a law enforcement task force that will marshal […]
Washington, DC…Forty years ago today, five young men in Los Angeles were confirmed as the first known patients stricken with an illness that the world would later come to know as AIDS. In the decades since, more than 700,000 Americans and 32.7 million people worldwide have been lost to AIDS-related illnesses – a heartbreaking human […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation on June, 5th, declaring June 2021, as “Immigrant Heritage Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation can be found below: PROCLAMATION Immigrant Heritage Month is a time to remember that nearly all of us can trace our heritage to another nation. We must never […]
Sacramento, CA…California Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement on today’s court decision regarding assault weapons: “Today’s decision is a direct threat to public safety and the lives of innocent Californians, period. As the son of a judge, I grew up with deep respect for the judicial process and the importance of a judge’s ability […]
San Diego, CA….Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Judge Roger T. Benitez of the Southern District of California has issued an opinion in Miller v. Bonta (previously Miller v. Becerra), holding that California’s tyrannical ban on so-called “assault weapons” is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The opinion, along with other filings in this case, can be viewed at AssaultWeaponLawsuit.com. […]
