San Quentin, CA…Condemned inmate Richard Penunuri, 38, attacked a correctional officer at San Quentin State Prison Oct. 3 as he was being secured in the shower stall. Officials at San Quentin have launched an investigation into the attack that occurred just after 3 p.m. as the officer was removing handcuffs from the inmate in the […]
Santa Cruz, CA…The California Highway Patrol is offering a traffic safety program for senior drivers. The Age Well, Drive Smart Program is designed to provide drivers with the keys to driving safer and driving longer. This program is designed as an educational tool for mature drivers. Topics of discussion will include: How to tune up […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $40.7 billion in August, up $1.2 billion from $39.5 billion in July, revised. August exports were $187.9 billion, $1.5 billion more than July exports. August imports were $228.6 billion, […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending October 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 249,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 254,000. The 4-week moving average was 253,500, a decrease of 2,500 from the previous week’s unrevised average of 256,000. This is the lowest level for this average […]
Washington, DC…Kiplinger has revealed its annual list of the most and least tax-friendly states for retirees. Kiplinger’s 2016 Retiree Tax Map reveals senior tax breaks across all 50 states, and compares taxes on income (including Social Security benefits, pensions and other forms of retirement income), property, everyday purchases and, ultimately, your estate. California ranks as […]
Washington, DC…Our Secretary of State John Kerry released this statement yesterday- Nearly 200 nations made history in Paris last December, when they came together around the most ambitious, inclusive climate agreement ever negotiated. I was honored to represent the United States in those negotiations and to be in the conference hall as the text was […]
West Texas…Last Month Jeff Bezos CEO of both Amazon and Blue Origin announced that in early October the New Shepard Rocket would be launched for a fifth time. The proposed launch was to test the New Shepard rocket escape system.The escape system can quickly propel the crew capsule to safety if a problem is detected […]
Eureka, CA…In this latest Caltrans News Flash, spokesperson Myles Cochrane talks about Caltrans’ “Share the Road, Arrive Alive” public safety campaign, which encourages pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to practice safe behaviors while traveling on or near California’s roadways. The campaign’s website, http://arrivealivenow.org, hosts public service announcement videos, radio spots, safety tips, and educational materials to […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today issued the following statement regarding Governor Brown’s signing of Senate Bill 1146 (Lara), a bill that discriminates against all religious-based universities and infringes their ability to ensure faith-based practices are upheld on campus, undermining the concrete right of religious freedom guaranteed in the First Amendment. “We are heading […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced that he has received a perfect score from the National Federation of Independent Business/California (NFIB/CA) for their 2016 Legislative Voting Record. “The NFIB/CA has a 70 year history of advocating for small business owners, and as a small business owner myself and a legislator, I am honored […]
