United States Aquariums Respond to the California Oil Spill

United States Aquariums Respond to the California Oil Spill

Monterey, CA…For decades, oil spills have devastated our coastlines, our wildlife, and our economies. From the Santa Barbara Channel blowout in California, to the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and the Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska, the damage has been profound — and long-lasting. This latest spill has released up to 132,000 […]

Sanks Brothers Sentenced in 2016 Chinatown Homicide

Sanks Brothers Sentenced in 2016 Chinatown Homicide

Monterey, CA…Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today that yesterday, the Honorable Mark E. Hood sentenced Jerry Sanks, age 31 of Salinas, to 26 years and 4 months in state prison and Lenny Sanks, his brother – age 34 of Salinas, to 12 years 8 months in state prison. Jerry and Lenny Sanks […]

Independent Research Finds Fueling Costs for Electric Vehicles (EV) are Often Higher Than for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)

Independent Research Finds Fueling Costs for Electric Vehicles (EV) are Often Higher Than for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)

East Lansing, MI…Anderson Economic Group released today the first in a series of analyses examining the transition from ICE vehicles to EVs.  This initial 36-page study is the culmination of comprehensive research comparing the “apples-to-apples” costs involved in fueling both EVs and ICE vehicles. AEG undertook this study after noting that many commonly cited figures […]

President Biden on Build Back Better and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

President Biden on Build Back Better and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Kearny, NJ…Thank you. Hello, New Jersey! (Applause.) Thank you, Lieutenant Commander Mikie Sherrill. Well, Governor Murphy, so many of the national challenges we’re confronting are areas where you’re already leading — and that’s not hyperbole — whether it’s making healthcare or preschool or college more affordable; providing paid family leave; replacing lead in pipes; and […]

Vice President Harris During a Meeting on Climate Change

Vice President Harris During a Meeting on Climate Change

Washington, DC…Hi, everyone. Good to see all the friends. I’m glad you’re here. Well, I wanted to stop by. I knew the extraordinary national and international leaders were here visiting today. Emmy told me — Brian and Gina — we’ve been talking a lot about what we collectively must do, what we want to do, […]

President Biden at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial

President Biden at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial

Washington, DC…Thank you, Kamala. Thank you all so very much. Mr. President — (laughter) — Harry, thank you for your stewardship. You know, here in the heart of the capital of the United States of America, the tensions and the heat [heart] of the nation are vividly on display. Dr. King stands determined and brave, […]

Governor Newsom Visits UC Merced, Highlights Equity Efforts of Future Medical School

Governor Newsom Visits UC Merced, Highlights Equity Efforts of Future Medical School

Merced, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today visited the future site of UC Merced’s Medical Education Building, joined by Congressmember Jim Costa, Senator Anna Caballero, Assemblymember Adam Gray and university leaders. Governor Newsom discussed the significance of the future school for the region and its potential benefit to health outcomes in the long-underserved area of the state. […]