Washington, DC…On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my warm congratulations to Isaac Herzog on his election to serve as the 11th President of the State of Israel. Throughout his career, President-elect Herzog has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to strengthening Israel’s security, advancing dialogue, and building bridges across the global Jewish […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Today, the Vice President and I would like to lay out our plan for June, to counter — continue, I should say, our successful fight against the pandemic as we approach the July 4th date. In just four months, thanks to the American people, we have made incredible progress getting people vaccinated […]
Sacramento, CA…“California is and has always been a solar state. AB 1139 was out of step with the deep and wide popularity of rooftop solar in the golden state and worthy of the resounding rejection it got today.” The California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA) released the following statement on AB 1139’s failure* to earn […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) with the addition of a new component aimed at spurring investment in underrepresented communities within the innovation economy at scale. The 2021 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Catalyst programs will recognize the nation’s most innovative organizations with […]
Monterey, CA…Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today that on June 1, the Honorable Rafael Vazquez sentenced Mark Nall, age 30 of Salinas, to 15 years in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the shooting death of his brother. Nall had previously pled on April 4, 2021, to a charge of […]
“The historical experience of socialist countries has sadly demonstrated that collectivism does not do away with alienation but rather increases it, adding to it a lack of basic necessities and economic inefficiency.” – Pope John Paul II, 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005
Tulsa, Ok…Well, thank you. Please, if you have a seat, sit down. And I got to make one check here. (The President leaves the podium to greet audience members.) (The President returns to the podium.) I just had to make sure the two girls got ice cream when this is over. (Laughter.) Imagine how excited […]
Monterey, CA…With California set to fully reopen by mid-June and the majority of Americans ready to hit the road and explore, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB) has compiled a list of must-discover routes and corresponding not-to-miss local dishes and signature beverages throughout the breathtaking California central coast destination. After a long year of staying […]
Santa Cruz, CA…Santa Cruz County Bank (OTC: SCZC), with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County. The Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Sisk from Regional President to Regional President/Chief Banking Officer. In his new role Jon will expand his leadership in the planning, development and execution of […]
Soquel, CA…The remarkable and legendary US Senator from Illinois, Senator Everett Dirksen, was noted as saying this line during a discussion of a spending bill before the Senate in the 1960s: “A billion here, a billion there and pretty soon, you’re talking real money.” Actually, there is no formal record that the Senator said those […]
