April Employment Rises by 266,000. Labor Participation Rate Climbs to 61.7%

April Employment Rises by 266,000. Labor Participation Rate Climbs to 61.7%

Washington, DC…The latest from the Bureau of Labor Statistics…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 266,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains in leisure and hospitality, other services, and local government education were partially offset by employment declines in […]

A Proclamation on National Day Of Prayer

A Proclamation on National Day Of Prayer

Washington, DC…Throughout our history, Americans of many religions and belief systems have turned to prayer for strength, hope, and guidance. Prayer has nourished countless souls and powered moral movements — including essential fights against racial injustice, child labor, and infringement on the rights of disabled Americans. Prayer is also a daily practice for many, whether […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Sigmund Freud

A Bit of Wisdom from Sigmund Freud

“The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is ‘What does a woman want?’ Sigismund Schlomo Freud 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939

SCPD Arrest Teen In Homicide Investigation

SCPD Arrest Teen In Homicide Investigation

Santa Cruz, CA…On January 17, 2021, Daniel Hartley was found deceased in the 700 block of Emeline Avenue. Since that date, Santa Cruz Police detectives have worked tirelessly following up on all investigative leads, unfortunately getting no closer to solving this case. In early April, Detectives received a tip on a 16-year-old suspect. After further […]

As California Surpasses 30 Million Vaccines, Governor Newsom Doubles Down on Efforts to Vaccinate Hard-to-Reach Communities

As California Surpasses 30 Million Vaccines, Governor Newsom Doubles Down on Efforts to Vaccinate Hard-to-Reach Communities

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of initiatives building on the state’s work to vaccinate California’s hard-to-reach communities against COVID-19, address vaccine hesitancy and drive innovative efforts in the communities hardest hit by the pandemic. New efforts focus on direct appointment assistance; community outreach including neighborhood canvassing, phone banking and text banking; at-home vaccinations […]