Governor Newsom Unveils SMARTER Plan Charting California’s Path Forward During Endemic Phase of Covid Response

Governor Newsom Unveils SMARTER Plan Charting California’s Path Forward During Endemic Phase of Covid Response

Fontana, CA…As California emerges from the Omicron surge, Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled the state’s SMARTER Plan, the next phase of California’s pandemic response. Building on lessons learned over the past two years and the state’s ongoing commitment to equity, the SMARTER Plan will guide California’s strategic approach to managing COVID-19 while moving the state’s […]

Dog and Cat Bill of Rights Introduced by Assembly Member Santiago

Dog and Cat Bill of Rights Introduced by Assembly Member Santiago

Sacramento, CA…Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) introduced AB 1881, the “Dog and Cat Bill of Rights.” The bill, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, promotes the health and wellbeing of and fights against cruelty toward dogs and cats. The bill does so by having seven broad clauses with the rights of dogs and cats. […]

A Few Bits of Wisdom from Thomas Paine on His Birthday

A Few Bits of Wisdom from Thomas Paine on His Birthday

New York, NY…Thomas Paine was born on this day in 1737 in Thetford, England. His most impactful work was the tract Common Sense. In many ways it codified the grievances the Colonies had with the Crown and many historians credit it as the match that lit the flame of the American Revolution. He was also […]

Briefing by White House COVID-⁠19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

Briefing by White House COVID-⁠19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

Washington, DC…Good morning, and thanks for joining us.  Today, we’ll start with an update from Dr. Walensky on the state of the pandemic and CDC’s COVID-19 surveillance efforts.  DR. WALENSKY:  Good morning.  Thanks, Jeff.  I’d like to start by walking you through today’s data.  The current seven-day daily average of cases is about 247,300 cases […]

With COVID-19 Conditions Improving, State Public Health Officials Allowing Indoor Mask Mandates to Expire February 15th

With COVID-19 Conditions Improving, State Public Health Officials Allowing Indoor Mask Mandates to Expire February 15th

Sacramento, CA…As COVID-19 conditions continue to improve across California and the Omicron surge subsides, temporary measures the state had put in place will expire in the coming weeks.  COVID-19 cases and the rate of community transmission have steadily decreased statewide since early January, and hospitalizations are either plateauing or declining in most regions of the […]

A Bit of Wisdom from John Deere on His Birthday

A Bit of Wisdom from John Deere on His Birthday

A Bit of Wisdom from John Deere the inventor of first commercially successful steel plough. John Deere February 7, 1804 – May 17, 1886 “Strike while the iron is hot.” ~ John Deere February 7, 1804 – May 17, 1886 “It is a source of consolation to me to know that I never willfully wronged […]

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Host Organization, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, will Surpass $200 Million in Total Donations in 2022

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Host Organization, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, will Surpass $200 Million in Total Donations in 2022

Monterey, CA…In 2022, Monterey Peninsula Foundation will be first to reach a charitable giving milestone among PGA TOUR Tournaments – surpassing $200 million in total donations. Perennially ranked among the PGA TOUR’s top charitable contributor, the Foundation is thrilled to reach this threshold and carry on the traditions of golf and giving established by Bing […]

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