Sacramento, CA…It seems that unofficially at least the California Dept of Public Health has declared the Covid Pandemic over and the endemic phase of the outbreak underway. From the CDPH guidance…”From January 8, 2022 until February 1, 2022, HCP who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 and are asymptomatic, may return to work immediately without isolation and […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.0 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for shelter […]
Sacramento, CA— The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released a proposed decision on net metering, the policy that is responsible for the growth of solar in California by making the state’s most abundant source of renewable energy affordable for consumers of all types. The CPUC proposal would add a $57 per month solar penalty fee […]
Palo Alto, CA….Consistent with our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla supports net metering structures that allow customers to supply their own power using on-site renewable energy without penalty. We further support NEM reform that increases the climate and grid benefits of customer-sited clean generation through rate structures that encourage the […]
Aptos, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr1 N / State Park Incident: 00037 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr1 N / State Park Loc Desc: NB 1 1/4 JSO STATE PARK Lat/Lon: 36.977936 -121.910097 Detail Information 7:24 AM 14 [27] A26-030M ROAD OPEN 7:22 AM 13 [26] 30M/CLEARING ROAD SHORTLY 7:16 AM 12 [19] 1022 […]
Atlanta, GA…President Biden and Vice President Harris Speak to the American People about the Urgent Need to Pass Legislation to Protect the Constitutional Right to Vote and the Integrity of Our Elections
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Barstow Fire Protection District Engineer David Spink: “Jennifer and I join all those mourning the tragic loss of veteran firefighter David Spink, who was fatally injured in the line of duty. On behalf of all Californians, we extend our deepest condolences to […]
Baltimore, MD…In a first-of-its-kind surgery, a 57-year-old patient with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart and is still doing well three days later. It was the only currently available option for the patient. The historic surgery was conducted by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) faculty at the University of […]
Sacramento, CA… Board of Equalization Member Ted Gaines today responded to Governor Newsom’s state budget proposal for the 2022-23 fiscal year. “With a $45.7 billion budget surplus, there’s no reason we can’t create a more affordable and sustainable California by investing in housing; expanding California’s water storage; protecting the jobs of California taxpayers; investing in […]
Las Vegas, CA…Well, Mr. President — Barack — I have to tell you: Every time I hear a dial tone, I think of Harry. (Laughter.) Y’all think I’m kidding? I’m not. Jill and I are here for Harry, but he — if he would — he wouldn’t want us to really be here for just […]