Washington, DC….”Proud to have voted to open the government. Since Day 1, the majority of the House has wanted to vote to open the government. Tonight, we finally got that chance. Enough Republicans joined with all of the Democrats to end this shutdown. Hopefully the Speaker will continue to listen to those of us on […]
Yosemite, CA….Yosemite National Park reopens to park visitors tonight, October 16, 2013. Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back on-line. Yosemite National Park has been closed since October 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown. “We are excited to reopen and welcome visitors back to […]
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San Diego, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined local veterans, lawmakers and community leaders in San Diego Thursday to sign legislation to expand housing opportunities for veterans. “After veterans serve our country, it’s our duty to serve them,” said Governor Brown. “This new reformed housing program will make life better for veterans for years to […]
Washington, October 10, 2013–The Obama administration’s aggressive war on leaks and other efforts to control information are without precedent, according to 30 experienced Washington journalists interviewed for a new report released today by the Committee to Protect Journalists. The report found that despite President Barack Obama’s promise to head the most open government in American […]
Washington, DC…” Thank you, Mr. President, I am honored and humbled by the faith you have placed in me. If confirmed by the Senate, I pledge to do my utmost to keep that trust and meet the great responsibilities that Congress has entrusted to the Federal Reserve–to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and a strong […]
Monterey, CA…U.S. fisheries are rebuilding under tough management regulations required under federal law. One sign of success: the growing number of seafood items that have earned a “Best Choice” or “Good Alternative” recommendation from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. In 2013 alone, red snapper from the Gulf of Mexico, monkfish and trap-caught black […]
Monterey, CA…Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free admission to all federal workers until the shutdown of many U.S. government agencies ends. The admission offer is good seven days a week for all federal employees – both the 800,000 furloughed by the shutdown and other military and civilian employees still on the job. “In Monterey County […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will soon begin offering a competitive new electric rate aimed at promoting economic development by making it possible for eligible employers to keep, expand or launch new operations in California rather than leave the state. The new rate, approved today by the California Public Utilities Commission, is […]
Tuolumne City, CA… The Karaoke National Championships were held over the weekend at Black Oak Casino. Kim Evans, of Arnold, won the Nationals and will be going to Finland in November. Kim will be the only female, along with the male national winner, who will be representing the U.S. in the Karaoke World Championships…. […]
