Monterey Touring Vehicles Extends WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Sponsorship

Monterey Touring Vehicles Extends WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Sponsorship

Monterey, CA…As a direct result of a successful partnership established in 2019, Monterey Touring Vehicles has reconfirmed its sponsorship with WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by committing to a multiyear extension through 2023. Since first becoming involved with the iconic facility, Monterey Touring Vehicles has held a variety of rallies that feature paced parade laps around […]

Over 1,000 lbs of Illegal Fireworks Seized

Over 1,000 lbs of Illegal Fireworks Seized

Watsonville, CA…The S.C.A.R.E task force (a multiagency task force consisting of CHP, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Watsonville PD, and the Santa Cruz County DA’s Office) seized 1,100 lbs of illegal fireworks earlier this week. An investigation led to the arrest of a 30-year-old Watsonville man, for illegal aerial fireworks. With the extreme fire danger […]

President Biden at Signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

President Biden at Signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

Washington, DC…Thank you. Thank you. Please, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Susan, progress is possible. We’re moving. Good afternoon, everyone. As I said from the beginning of my campaign, Madam Speaker, that the campaign for President –throughout, you would call me and tell me, “Keep it up” — was about bringing people […]

Existing-Home Sales Decline 2.7% in April, Median Existing-Home Price Rose 19.1% to $341,600,

Existing-Home Sales Decline 2.7% in April, Median Existing-Home Price Rose 19.1% to $341,600,

Washington, DC…Existing-home sales waned in April, marking three straight months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All but one of the four major U.S. regions witnessed month-over-month drops in home sales, but each registered double-digit year-over-year gains for April. Total existing-home sales,1 https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, […]

President Biden on Middle East, Israel & Hamas Cease Fire

President Biden on Middle East, Israel & Hamas Cease Fire

Washington, DC…Folks, I’ve just spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Earlier today, I spoke with President Al Sisi of Egypt. And Minister — Prime Minister Netanyahu informed me that Israel has agreed to a mutual, unconditional ceasefire to begin in less than two hours. The Egyptians have now informed us that Hamas and the other groups […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Fast-Track Key Housing, Economic Development Projects in California

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Fast-Track Key Housing, Economic Development Projects in California

San Jose, CA…Alongside state and local leaders in San Jose today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) that extends expedited California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review for key developments and expands the streamlining process to include small-scale housing projects – boosting the state’s economic recovery with […]