Washington, DC…”My fellow Americans, I’m joining you today from the deck of what will be our Nation’s newest aircraft carrier, the soon-to-be commissioned Gerald R. Ford, and as you can see, I’m wearing a jacket and a hat that they just gave me. Not really used to it, but it feels awfully good – I’m […]
Sacramento, CA…Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Officers, Members, and staff met with key federal policymakers and staff in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight current issues impacting California’s rural counties. The federal priorities for rural California include Federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), wildfire suppression funding, reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and […]
Sacramento,CA… The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month. “March is Red Cross Month, the perfect time to honor our Red Cross volunteers, blood donors and financial contributors who bring hope to people facing life’s emergencies,” said Gary Strong, CEO for the Red Cross Gold Country Region. “During Red […]
West Sacramento, CA…The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will swear in 126 new officers during a graduation ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. Throughout 28 weeks of training, these men and women have been preparing to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California. Following Friday’s graduation ceremony, […]
Washington, DC…BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-A PROCLAMATION- Irish Americans have made an indelible mark on the United States. From Dublin, California, to Limerick, Maine, from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, to Shamrock, Texas, we are reminded of the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent who contribute every day to all […]
Washington, DC…BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- A PROCLAMATION- We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women pioneers and leaders […]
Burlingame, CA…California’s public school educators will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Thursday, March 2, as they meet up with parents, city officials, firefighters and TV and movie actors at events statewide for the National Education Association’s 20th annual “Read Across America” extravaganza. Millions of people across the nation will take part in the […]
Sacramento, CA…The Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to build during one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history. Today’s manual snow survey by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada found a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 43.4 inches. February’s Phillips survey found 28.0 inches of SWE, and January’s […]
Santa Barbara, CA…On February 28th at approximately 4:24 p.m. a white Buick was traveling south on SR-1, north of Wilder, at an unknown rate of speed. The driver of the Buick lost control, likely due to speed and over correction, and crossed over the double yellow lines into the northbound lane. The Buick was struck […]
Washington, DC…Tonight, the President addressed Members of both the House of Representatives and Senate in his first address to a Joint Session of Congress. President Trump in keeping the tradition of previous Presidents by delivering a formal address to a Joint Session of Congress during his inaugural year, and will deliver his first State of […]
