Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.9 percent in the second quarter of 2022 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP decreased 1.6 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on source data that are […]
Washington, DC…Recent indicators of spending and production have softened. Nonetheless, job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures. Russia’s war against Ukraine is causing tremendous human and […]
Washington, DC…As I was walking out, I thought I heard a rumbling in my staff saying, “Oh, he’s back.” (Laughter.) Thanks for sticking around. Hello, everyone. I’ve just tested negative for COVID-19 after isolating for five days. (Applause.) Thankfully, I’ll now be able to return to work in person. But I — I want to […]
Washington, DC…Today the Senate passed an historic bill that will lower costs and create jobs. As Americans are worried about the state of the economy and the cost of living, the CHIPS bill is one answer: it will accelerate the manufacturing of semiconductors in America, lowering prices on everything from cars to dishwashers. It also […]
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” ~ George Bernard Shaw 26 July 1856 – 2 November 1950 “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The […]
Ben Lomond, CA…On 7/23/2022, at approximately 1517 hours, CHP officers responded to a two vehicle crash located on Alba Road near Western Avenue. Upon arrival it was determined Damian Lanctot of Ben Lomond, CA was riding a Honda motorcycle, eastbound on Alba Road, east of Western Avenue, at an undetermined speed. Kristi Anderson of Ben […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County. Driven by hot, dry weather and drought conditions, the Oak Fire has burned 6,555 acres to date. […]
Big Sur, CA…Traffic Update….Fire Reported Near Hwy 1 & Partington Ridge Road Incident: 00056 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr1 / Partington Ridge Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 36.184240 -121.701360 Detail Information 11:23 AM 11 [43] A27-012 IF NATL FOREST NEEDS TO TAKE UP A LANE OR NEED OTHER ASTNCE 11:22 AM 10 [42] A27-012 […]
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process, is its own reward.” ~ Amelia Mary Earhart July 24, 1897 – July 2, […]
Mariposa, CA…The fire remained active through the night moving toward the communities of Jerseydale, Darrah, and Bootjack. Poor humidity recovery was observed overnight. Today the weather is expected to remain hot with minimum humidity between 5 and 10%, which will hamper firefighting efforts. High tree mortality and dense fuels are throughout the fire area. Fire […]
