Sacramento, CA…Attorneys with Pacific Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit challenging California’s “cap and trade” auction regulation. The regulation creates a quarterly auction program requiring many California employers to bid significant amounts of money for the privilege of continuing to emit carbon dioxide — or be faced with closing their doors in California, laying off their […]
Washington, DC…In his weekly address, President Obama spoke to the American people about the act of terror at the Boston Marathon that wounded dozens and killed three innocent people on Monday, and said that through it all, Boston’s spirit remains undaunted and Americans have proven they refuse to be terrorized. This past week, first responders, […]
Sacramento, CA… Deadline Approaching for State’s Largest Creative Arts Showcase; Final Entry Date is Friday, April 19 – If you are an aspiring fashion designer, craftsman, or other type of creative artist, the California State Fair wants you to participate in the State’s largest showcase of creative arts. The deadline to apply is April 19. The […]
Monterey County, CA… Today is a burn day for Monterey, Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties, all burn zones. Please consult your local Air Resources Board for additional information.
SAN QUENTIN, CA… Condemned inmate Justin Alan Helzer, 41, who was on California’s death row from Contra Costa County, was pronounced dead at San Quentin State Prison late Sunday evening, April 14, 2013. The death is being investigated as a suicide. He was single-celled. Helzer was sentenced to death, along with his brother Glenn Helzer, […]
Sacramento, CA… Dorothy Killian Painter (1913-2002) was born in Nebraska, orphaned at 4 years old, and moved to California for foster care. As an adult, she took up sewing as a way to pass the time while recovering from a serious accident and resulting infection. Her quilts and doll clothes were made of fabric scraps, […]
The purse of the people is the real seat of sensibility. Let it be drawn upon largely, and they will then listen to truths which could not excite them through any other organ. ~Thomas Jefferson
Washington, DC…The White House. Remarks of Francine Wheeler. The President’s Weekly Address. Hi. As you’ve probably noticed, I’m not the President. I’m just a citizen. And as a citizen, I’m here at the White House today because I want to make a difference and I hope you will join me. My name is Francine Wheeler. […]
Chualar, CA…CHP is getting calls on a 20-30 acre control burn in the Chualar. If you are seeing smoke that is probably the culprit in that area….
Soledad, CA…There was another fatality on local roads this morning. It is a vehicle vs power pole accident and was first reported after 8:30am this morning. Lets be careful out there… ncident: 00213 Type: Fatality Location: Crg17 / Gonzales River Rd Loc Desc: RIVER Lat/Lon: 36.480984 -121.474629 Detail Information 10:15 AM 13 [43] [Rotation Request […]
