Los Angeles, CA…Carrie Frances Fisher (October 21, 1956 – December 27, 2016) was an American actress, screenwriter, author, producer, and speaker. She was known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films. Fisher was also known for her semi-autobiographical novels, including Postcards from the Edge, and the screenplay for the film of the same […]
Santa Cruz, CA…A Scotts Valley man was driving his 2007 Chevy eastbound on Mount Herman Road, West of Locatelli Lane within the number two lane at approximately 30 mph. The driver sustained a debilitating medical emergency, and as a result the vehicle traveled in a northeasterly direction across the westbound lanes of Mount Herman Road. […]
Palm Beach, FL…President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his selection of Kellyanne Conway to serve as Counselor to the President. Conway has been serving as a senior member of the President-elect’s transition team and previously served as the campaign manager of his successful run for the presidency. In her position, Conway will continue her role […]
New York, NY… President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced that Carl Icahn has agreed to serve as a special advisor to the President on issues relating to regulatory reform. Over the course of six decades, Mr. Icahn has distinguished himself as one of America’s most successful businessmen and investors. Mr. Icahn was one of President-elect Trump’s […]
Sacramento,CA… In this Caltrans News Flash, learn why Caltrans is loaning tool kits as an incentive to attract new heavy equipment mechanic apprentices. The three-year program prepares apprentices with the skills needed to become full journeyman mechanics with Caltrans upon completion. The program has helped train 275 men and women for employment with the department, […]
New York, NY…President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced the formation of the White House National Trade Council (NTC) and his selection of Dr. Peter Navarro to serve as Assistant to the President and Director of Trade and Industrial Policy. The formation of the National Trade Council further demonstrates the President-elect’s determination to make American manufacturing […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2016(table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.4 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were […]
Sacramento, CA…Sacramento – With the New Year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect on January 1, 2017. The following are summaries of some transportation-related laws taking effect. Use of Electronic […]
Santa Cruz, CA…On Tuesday, December 20th at approximately 3:33 p.m. a Nissan 350Z sports car careened into a ravine off of Highway 1 and Park Avenue. The vehicle rolled several times before coming to a rest approximately 70 feet down the embankment. Witnesses report this vehicle may have been involved in some sort of speed […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R–El Dorado) today announced his committee assignments for the 2017-18 legislative session. Senator Gaines will remain in his post as vice chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Governmental Organization; Energy, Utilities and Communications; Transportation and Housing; and Legislative Ethics. “I am […]
