Governor Brown Hosts 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Governor Brown Hosts 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. “It’s that special time of the year – Christmas,” said Governor Brown. “It reminds us of the time of peace, forgiveness and good times.” […]

Justice Department Clears Alaska Air Group’s Acquisition Of Virgin America

Justice Department Clears Alaska Air Group’s Acquisition Of Virgin America

Seattle, WA…The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today completed its review and approved Alaska Air Group’s (NYSE: ALK) acquisition of Virgin America (NASDAQ: VA). Alaska Air Group is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. “We couldn’t be more excited about receiving DOJ clearance for […]

The President On Deadly Oakland Fire

The President On Deadly Oakland Fire

Washington, DC…Today our prayers go out to the people of Oakland, California in the aftermath of this weekend’s deadly warehouse fire – one of the worst fires in the state’s history. While we still don’t know the full toll of this disaster, we do know that an American community has been devastated, and many people […]

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Help California Veterans In Bonus Repayment Fiasco

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Help California Veterans In Bonus Repayment Fiasco

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today introduced legislation that will help California National Guard veterans caught in the bonus repayment fiasco get financial justice from the federal government. “I’m not going to sit back and see these veterans victimized,” said Senator Gaines. “The state needs to step up and make sure they get every […]

Car Thief Foiled By Seattle Police After Laying Down On The Job

Car Thief Foiled By Seattle Police After Laying Down On The Job

Seattle, WA…A car thief awoke from a sound slumber Sunday morning to find he had been remotely locked inside a stolen BMW, just as Seattle police officers were bearing down on him. Hours earlier, the thief had reportedly been out prowling cars with some friends in the 4300 block of 8th Avenue Northeast when he […]

Nine Confirmed Fatalities In Oakland Warehouse Fire. Death Toll May Climb To As High As 40

Nine Confirmed Fatalities In Oakland Warehouse Fire.  Death Toll May Climb To As High As 40

Oakland, CA…The Oakland Police Department is supporting the Oakland Fire Department as they are conducting their investigation into the large structure fire at 1305 31st Avenue. Per the Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed: There are nine (9) known fatalities from this incident. At this time, an assessment is still being made of any additional […]

Climate Actions Of Leading States & Regions Across The World Are Putting A 2˚C World Within Reach

Climate Actions Of Leading States & Regions Across The World Are Putting A 2˚C World Within Reach

London, England…The Compact of States and Regions today reveals, in its annual report, that the vision set out in the Paris Agreement is within reach. Delivering on all disclosed 2020 targets in time would result in savings that put these governments on track to stay below the critical warming threshold of 2˚C above pre-industrial levels. […]

CDCR Announces Automated Email Notification Services For Crime Victims

CDCR Announces Automated Email Notification Services For Crime Victims

Sacramento, CA…Yesterday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) announced they will begin using the new Automated Email Notification Services to better serve and communicate with crime victims starting in December 2016. The new Automated Email Notification Services will allow for a 90-day in advance […]