Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on the, “Long-term Solvency of the Highway Trust Fund: Lessons Learned from the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives Program and Other User-based Revenue Solutions, and How Funding Uncertainty Affects the Highway Programs.” The hearing largely focused on the failures of the […]
Sacramento, CA…On April 15, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved Frontier Communications corporate restructuring to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy, first initiated almost one year ago. Frontier is one of the two largest Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILEC) in California, offering phone, video, and/or broadband service in 44 counties. The CPUC adopted various conditions […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed legislation to create a statewide policy for the rehiring of workers laid-off by the pandemic, bolstering the state’s efforts to ensure an equitable recovery from the pandemic. SB 93 requires employers in the hospitality and business services industries, including hotels, airports and large event centers, to […]
Sacramento, CA…California’s unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 8.3 percent in March as the state’s employers gained 119,600 jobs1, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys. This comes after February’s upwards-revised (+15,100 jobs) month-over gain of 156,100 jobs, which alone was more than the 155,400 jobs […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement on the March jobs report which showed that California added 119,600 jobs in March and 156,100 jobs in February: “California’s economic recovery depends on bringing back the businesses and jobs we’ve lost over the past year. That’s why today’s jobs report, which showed that California added 119,600 […]
London, UK…This afternoon, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral took place at Windsor Castle. In line with government guidelines, the event was scaled back and it was a very personal family occasion which recognised His Royal Highness’s military associations and included some unique personal touches, which had been specially requested by The Duke. Watch the ceremony […]
Monterey, CA…Attributes including an abundance of facility options and room sizes, outdoor venue possibilities and accessibility by car put Monterey County, Calif., among the best destinations for safe meetings, according to a recent survey of meeting planners by Destination Analysts. The recognition follows forward-thinking moves over the past year by the local hospitality community to […]
Salinas, CA…The Monterey County Sheriff’s Daily Activity Logs. The latest log is below… Date/Time Charges Location Deputy Report No. MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Proudly protecting the community since 1850 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906 ■ (831) 755-3700 ■ www.montereysheriff.org This information is being provided in accordance with the California Public Records […]
Waddell Beach, CA…(Update as of 6:32pm…This collision is now a fatal. Be careful out there as in an instant life can end and change the lives of everyone around you.) (Update…SIG Alert Issued, Hard Closure for investigation) Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Vehicle Collision Near Sr1 N / Waddell Creek. CPR in Progress Incident: 00318 Type: Fatality […]
Pacific Grove, CA…Former Monterey Batting Cages owner arrested for sexual assault of boys in 1998-99 & 2005. Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that the District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against David Stamm, age 58 and a resident of Pacific Grove, for committing Lewd Acts Upon a Child under the Age of […]