Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Fully Crewed Spaceflight with Sir Richard Branson Aboard

Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Fully Crewed Spaceflight with Sir Richard Branson Aboard

Las Cruces, NM…Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (“the Company” or “Virgin Galactic”) today announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight. Today’s flight was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first test flight with a full crew in the cabin, including the Company’s founder, Sir Richard […]

President Biden At Signing of Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy

President Biden At Signing of Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy

Washington, DC…Hello, everyone. They have a Cabinet meeting. (Laughter.) Please — please be seated. Thank you. Well, it is not “good morning,” which my remarks say here, but — (laughter) — good afternoon. We’re in the midst of a historic economic recovery. And because our successful vaccination program strategy has been working and the immediate […]

California ISO issues Flex Alert & Takes Other Steps to Reduce Grid Stress

California ISO issues Flex Alert & Takes Other Steps to Reduce Grid Stress

Folusm, CA…With extreme heat forecasted across much of California into early next week, the ISO is using multiple tools, including a Flex Alert encouraging voluntary conservation, to maintain a safe and reliable grid. In addition to the Flex Alert asking consumers to conserve between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. today, July 9, the ISO has […]

Traffic Collision Possible Injury on Hwy 68 and Aguajito Rd

Traffic Collision Possible Injury on Hwy 68 and Aguajito Rd

Monterey, CA…Traffic Collision Possible Injury on Hwy 68 and Aguajito Rd…please exercise caution in the area. Incident: 00323 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR68 / Aguajito Rd Loc Desc: AT Lat/Lon: 36.572810 -121.911309 Detail Information 4:46 PM 19 [40] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 UNITED 831-393-5000 X2 4:45 PM 18 [39] B27-062 2ND 1185 FOR TESLA […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Freedom Blvd / Erta Ln

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Freedom Blvd / Erta Ln

Watsonville, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Freedom Blvd / Erta Ln Incident: 00148 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Freedom Blvd / Erta Ln Loc Desc: NB BTWN ERTA and APPLE TREE Lat/Lon: 36.955669 -121.799607 Detail Information 11:03 AM 1 [6] RP’S VEH 1125 ON NB FREEDOM – NOT DRIVEABLE Unit Information 11:03 AM 4 Unit […]

Monterey One Water Votes to Approve Wastewater Rate Increases

Monterey One Water Votes to Approve Wastewater Rate Increases

Monterey, CA…From Monterey One…”On July 6, 2021, the Board of Directors voted to approve a 5-year rate schedule of maximum monthly rates for wastewater treatment. These maximum rates are effective August 6, 2021 through June 30, 2026. Explore the resources below to learn why the series of rate increases is needed and what your dollars […]

President Biden on the Drawdown of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan

President Biden on the Drawdown of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan

Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Earlier today, I was briefed by our senior military and national security leaders on the status of the drawdown of U.S. forces and allied forces in Afghanistan. When I announced our drawdown in April, I said we would be out by September, and we’re on track to meet that target. Our military […]

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 7.8.21

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 7.8.21

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Kelly Huston, 50, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Senior Policy Advisor at the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. Huston has been Deputy Executive Director at the California Public Utilities Commission since 2019. He was Deputy Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services […]

As Drought Conditions Intensify, Governor Newsom Calls on Californians to Take Simple Actions to Conserve Water

As Drought Conditions Intensify, Governor Newsom Calls on Californians to Take Simple Actions to Conserve Water

San Luis Obispo County, CA…Voluntary 15 percent reduction in water use urged to preserve available supplies, protect water reserves.  Emergency declaration expanded to nine additional counties, bringing total to 50 counties across the state now under a drought state of emergency.  Amid intensifying drought and record-breaking temperatures across the Western United States, Governor Gavin Newsom […]