New York, NY… President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced that Carl Icahn has agreed to serve as a special advisor to the President on issues relating to regulatory reform. Over the course of six decades, Mr. Icahn has distinguished himself as one of America’s most successful businessmen and investors. Mr. Icahn was one of President-elect Trump’s […]
Sacramento,CA… In this Caltrans News Flash, learn why Caltrans is loaning tool kits as an incentive to attract new heavy equipment mechanic apprentices. The three-year program prepares apprentices with the skills needed to become full journeyman mechanics with Caltrans upon completion. The program has helped train 275 men and women for employment with the department, […]
New York, NY…President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced the formation of the White House National Trade Council (NTC) and his selection of Dr. Peter Navarro to serve as Assistant to the President and Director of Trade and Industrial Policy. The formation of the National Trade Council further demonstrates the President-elect’s determination to make American manufacturing […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2016(table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.4 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were […]
Sacramento, CA…Sacramento – With the New Year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect on January 1, 2017. The following are summaries of some transportation-related laws taking effect. Use of Electronic […]
Santa Cruz, CA…On Tuesday, December 20th at approximately 3:33 p.m. a Nissan 350Z sports car careened into a ravine off of Highway 1 and Park Avenue. The vehicle rolled several times before coming to a rest approximately 70 feet down the embankment. Witnesses report this vehicle may have been involved in some sort of speed […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R–El Dorado) today announced his committee assignments for the 2017-18 legislative session. Senator Gaines will remain in his post as vice chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Governmental Organization; Energy, Utilities and Communications; Transportation and Housing; and Legislative Ethics. “I am […]
Watsonville, CA…CHP officers observed a white Cadillace in the area of Carlton Road which matched the description of a vehicle being driven by a person with a felony warrant, and recognized the driver as having an active warrant. Officers initiated an enforcement stop on the vehicle and a pursuit ensued. The Cadillac drove through a […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants all motorists on the roadways to drive safely during their travel this holiday season. As part of its upcomingMaximum Enforcement Period (MEP), the CHP reminds motorists to buckle up, avoid distracteddriving, designate a sober driver, and always travel at a safe speed for conditions. The CHP Christmas MEP […]
Washington, DC…The United States condemns the assassination today in Ankara of Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, the Russian people, and with the other victims who were injured in this shooting. We stand ready to offer assistance to Russia and Turkey as they investigate this despicable attack, which […]
