Baltimore, MD…The NAACP issued the following statement regarding the case against Myon Burrell. As a teenager in 2003, he was accused and convicted of the killing of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards in Minnesota. In a recent story, the Associated Press uncovered a lack of evidence in his conviction. The recent public revelation of new evidence and […]
Pebble Beach, CA…To celebrate and honor Phil Mickelson’s five victories at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, including a three-stroke win in 2019, the tournament’s host organization – Monterey Peninsula Foundation – has worked with a Carmel-by-the-Sea artist to create a genuine silver dollar coin that will be presented to each member of the 2020 tournament’s […]
Salinas, CA…On Friday, January 17, 2020, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) was invited to travel with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Mexico to investigate the impacts of the Administration’s “Migrant Protection Protocols” (MPP), also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy which directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to return asylum […]
Davenport, IA…Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE), a trusted local news provider and leading platform for advertising in 50 markets, has entered into a definitive agreement with Berkshire Hathaway to acquire BH Media Group’s (“BHMG”) publications and The Buffalo News for $140 million in cash. Berkshire Hathaway is providing approximately $576 million in long-term financing to […]
Washington, DC…This morning, a flight from Wuhan carrying U.S. government personnel and some private Americans safely landed in California. As we have previously noted, these travelers will be carefully screened and monitored by the health experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services (HHS). All appropriate steps […]
Seaside, CA…On January 26, 2020, at about 2:28 pm, Seaside Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Trinity Ave for a report of a shooting. A group of males was seen firing towards the occupied residence from the street. At least one round struck the house, but there were no injuries. The subjects fled […]
Washington, DC…We’ve been monitoring this virus and preparing a response since back in December, but it’s more than that. Preparing for these kinds of outbreaks is part of daily life at HHS and for America’s public health professionals. Preparedness is a day job around here. We are constantly making investments, training personnel at all levels, […]
Washington, DC…What follows is the fact sheet from the White House as well as a link to the complete plan wich includes a path to a two state solution. President Donald J. Trump’s Vision for Peace, Prosperity, and a Brighter Future for Israel and the Palestinian People. Peace to Prosperity, A Vision to Improve the […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States regarding the public charge rule that targets low-income immigrant families: “The effects of today’s Supreme Court decision on the “public charge” rule will be devastating. Because of the “public charge” rule, families are already going hungry […]
Washington, DC…To honor Holocaust victims, to preserve the Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorial and Museum so future generations never forget, and to further efforts to combat contemporary forms of anti-Semitism, the Department of State, working with Congress, intends to contribute an additional $2 million to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. This contribution is in addition to the $15 […]
