Riverside, CA…Continuing the push to rebuild California’s infrastructure and spur job growth, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has made new allocations totaling $152 million to 36 projects statewide. This latest round of funding drives the total amount of transportation funding allocated in 2013 beyond the $3 billion barrier. “The billions in funding we’ve invested in […]
Sacramento, CA…On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Rodriguez, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. In memorial, Governor Brown ordered […]
The estimated jackpot for Mega Millions on Dec. 17 has been increased to a whopping $636 million, flirting with the record jackpot of $656 million and becoming the second largest jackpot in American lottery history. The cash option prize is currently estimated at $341.2 million…. Strong sales are credited for the increase from the previous […]
Big Sir, CA…A wildfire started around midnight in the vicinity of Pfeiffer Ridge in the Monterey Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The fire has burned at least 500 with 5 percent containment. Due to the heavy smoke and rough terrain the acreage size of the fire will become more accurate as the smoke […]
Sacramento, CA…Tomorrow Chairman Jerome E. Horton and fellow Board Members will consider scaling back the automatic security deposit program currently enforced by the Board of Equalization (BOE). At present, the BOE is holding taxpayers’ security deposits valued at more than $296 million. There is $67 million in cash and liquid security deposits. The rest is […]
Big Sir, CA…A wildfire started around midnight in the vicinity of Pfeiffer Ridge in the Monterey Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The fire has burned between 400 to 500 acres and residents living in the homes on Pfeiffer Ridge Road have been evacuated. The following road closures are currently in place: Sycamore Canyon […]
Monterey, CA – Around midnight on Monday, December 16, 2013, CAL FIRE received a call to assist with a vegetation fire near Pfeiffer Ridge Road and Highway 1, in Big Sur (Monterey County). CAL FIRE assisted the Los Padres National Forest and the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade, along with other local government agencies responding. […]
Sacramento, CA…The American Red Cross urges residents to take extra precautions with cooking and decorating around the holidays. “Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, and as people are cooking, entertaining, and stringing lights this holiday season, we’re urging that they take safety measures to ensure that their homes and loved ones are safe […]
Washington, DC…One year ago today, a quiet, peaceful town was shattered by unspeakable violence. Six dedicated school workers and 20 beautiful children were taken from our lives forever. As parents, as Americans, the news filled us with grief. Newtown is a town like so many of our hometowns. The victims were educators and kids that […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today that 52 bus companies and 340 vehicles were put out of business and removed from the road as a result of Operation Quick Strike, an eight-month intensified effort to shut down unsafe motorcoach companies. “Bus travel is increasingly popular because it […]
