Sacramento, CA…The California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) expressed outrage today that the suspect accused of the horrific sexual assault and brutal murder of a 61-year-old Sacramento woman on September 3, 3021, was released from prison following felony convictions in 2017 and 2018 for assault with a deadly weapon and robbery, committed more crimes in June, […]
Folsom, CA…The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert calling for voluntary electricity conservation Wednesday, Sept. 8, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to predicted high energy demand and tight supplies on the power grid. With above-normal temperatures in the forecast for much of California and the West, the power […]
Queens, NY…Chuck, thank you very much. As the old joke goes, if my father were here, he’d say, “Thank you.” If my mother were here, she’d say, “Who are you talking about?” (Laughter.) Look, folks, let me begin by saying I wish every American could walk down this alley with me to see and talk […]
Hillsborough Township, New Jersey…Thanks, Gov. Thank you. Wish I were here under different circumstances, but you really took a hit and New Jersey took a hit; parts of my state as well, but New Jersey and New York in particular. And I want to begin by thanking Senator Booker for all the work he’s doing […]
San Andreas, CA…In this edition of Inside View the long running public affairs program from Calaveras Community Television we had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with Calaveras County Clerk Recorder Rebecca Turner. Lots of things happening in her department with the Governor’s recall election underway and redistricting for supervisorial districts underway as well. […]
Vallejo, CA…USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) mourns the passing of two of our agency’s “family members” and heroes in the firefighting community –Allen Johnson and Marcus Pacheco. Losing any member of our Forest Service family is a heartbreak for each one of us – let alone two in a week. Words cannot […]
Sacramento, CA…The Governor has requested $16.7 million to support Afghan arrivals. California partners with Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees on $20 million California Dignity For Families Fund, including new philanthropic supports for Afghan arrivals. Furthering California’s long-standing role as a state of inclusion and refuge, Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Senate President pro Tempore […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of Judge Victor A. Rodriguez as Associate Justice of the First District Court of Appeal, Division Three. The Governor also announced his appointment of 22 Superior Court Judges, which include two in Contra Costa County; six in Los Angeles County; one in Madera County; one in Monterey County; […]
Sonora, CA…Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions that we have been receiving at our Front Desks about the Forest Closure Order. Question: Can I drive over Sonora Pass? Answer: Yes! All the State Highways including, Hwy 120, 108 and 4 remain open, these highways are managed by Cal Trans. Question: I have a recreational […]
LaPlace, Louisiana,…St. John Parish’s Emergency Operations Center…MR. RICHMOND: Let me — let me thank everybody for coming here. I’m sure he doesn’t need any introduction, but I just want to say it’s good to be back, but, more importantly, the President wanted to get here as soon as, one, it wasn’t a distraction and draining […]
Washington, DC…Good morning. I’m sorry I’m a few minutes late. We’re getting ready to head down to Louisiana and I had a few things I had to do. Look, we — as we head into Labor Day weekend, we have more evidence of the progress of our economy from last year’s economic calamity. Today, we […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 235,000 in August, and the unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage point to 5.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. So far this year, monthly job growth has averaged 586,000. In August, notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, transportation and warehousing, private […]
San Andreas, CA…Inside View is the long running public affairs program from Calaveras Community Television. In this episode Calaveras County Sheriff Rick DiBasilio lets us know on the latest on Law Enforcement here locally. Topics include: Emergency Evacuations & being prepared to go, Public’s expectations & curiosity on crime information vs what can be released, […]
Washington, DC…So we have another special guest today — a return visitor — Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger, who is going to speak to you briefly about cyberthreats. She only has time for just a very few questions because she has to run off to a meeting. I will always be the bad cop. […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following two individuals to serve in key roles: Brad Crabtree, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Department of Energy Tristan Leavitt, Nominee for Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board Brad Crabtree, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that, within hours of California’s request, the White House has approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to bolster the response to the Caldor Fire in El Dorado, Amador, Alpine and Placer counties. “We thank President Biden and Vice President Harris for their steadfast support to California […]
Washington, DC…Good morning. Sorry to keep you waiting; I was getting further updates. I just spoke with Governor Hochul of New York and Governor Murphy of New Jersey, and I plan to speak with Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania after last night’s devastating storm and floods from Hurricane Ida — the fifth-largest hurricane in our history. […]
Washington, DC…President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from the Caldor Fire beginning on August 14, 2021, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of the United States’ failure to block a Texas law banning abortions after six weeks: “I am outraged that the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Texas’ ban on most abortions to take effect. Silently, in the dead of night, the Supreme Court has […]
San Andreas, CA…The Board of Supervisors will be holding a series of public hearings to educate the public about redistricting process. All interested persons to encourage to participate. The meetings will be held in person with an option to attend virtually via Zoom. The link to join the meeting is on the agenda found on […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed legislation by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) to accelerate implementation of California’s Fair Pay to Play Act, first-in-the-nation legislation signed by the Governor in 2019 to allow college student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. The law inspired a […]
Sacramento, CA…At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as Hurricane Ida maked landfall in Louisiana, Governor Gavin Newsom approved the deployment of urban search and rescue (US&R) specialized personnel to the region to assist in life-saving disaster response. California maintains robust search and rescue resources within the state and the deployment does […]
Tokyo, Japan…The United States and Japan, alarmed by the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and other indicators of the growing need for accelerating and deepening emission reductions, are committed to making the 2020s the decisive decade for climate action, and to ensuring their collaborative efforts on the climate crisis a pillar of the […]
San Andreas, CA…As California is currently faced with a historic drought, Calaveras Conserves is encouraging all Calaveras County residents to use water wisely to maximize supplies and protect our water reserves in the event of yet another dry winter. Although no mandatory state conservation measures have been imposed, state officials are calling on all Californians […]
Washington, DC…I want to thank our commanders and the men and women serving under them for their execution of the dangerous retrograde from Afghanistan as scheduled – in the early morning hours of August 31, Kabul time – with no further loss of American lives. The past 17 days have seen our troops execute the […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon, everybody. We’re waiting for a few more people to get on, but we’re going to get started if that’s okay with you all. And thanks for joining me. I’m here — the FEMA Director is on. FEMA Director Criswell — she’s on. And I’m here with my senior advisor and boy who […]
Vallejo, CA…August 30, 2021. To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. […]
