Sacramento, CA…Working to protect Californians from the incoming winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms. The emergency proclamation supports emergency relief efforts including authorizing the mobilization of the California National Guard to support disaster response, directing Caltrans to request immediate assistance […]
Sacramento, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches, which is 177 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained […]
Washington, DC…The Ways and Means Committee voted to publicly release the Committee’s investigation of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Mandatory Audit Program under the prior administration. The Committee’s investigation found the mandatory program was dormant, at best, with only one audit opened while the former President was in office, and none have been completed. Excerpts […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted 10 pardons. The California Constitution gives the Governor the authority to grant pardons. The Governor regards clemency as an important part of the criminal justice system that can incentivize accountability and rehabilitation and increase public safety by removing counterproductive barriers to successful reentry. A pardon may […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Humboldt County to support the emergency response to today’s 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the City of Ferndale. The earthquake has resulted in two fatalities and injured multiple people, caused power outages and damaged roads, bridges, buildings and critical infrastructure including water lines and gas lines. […]
Washington, DC…Happy Hanukkah, and welcome to the White House! It’s wonderful to see so many friends and familiar faces. And we’re excited to celebrate Hanukkah together. All around you are decorations inspired by you, “We the People.” They’re the first words of our Constitution and the heart and soul of our nation. We may celebrate […]
Washington, DC…All right. I heard a “oh, wow.” I’m not even going to ask why. (Laughter.) All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. I just have one — one thing at the top for all of you. First, I want to — to wish a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. This evening, the […]
Sacramento, CA…Working to ensure the safety of Californians in the aftermath of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Humboldt County, Governor Gavin Newsom today activated the State Operations Center to coordinate the ongoing emergency response with local and tribal governments and provide any needed resources, including shelter, food and water, and aid in damage assessments of […]
Sacramento, CA…On December 7th, RCRC’s Board of Directors elected two new members to the 2023 Executive Committee, during the organization’s last meeting of 2022. In this meeting, RCRC’s Board of Directors elected Supervisor Geri Byrne from Modoc County to serve as RCRC’s Second Vice Chair and Supervisor Matt Kingsley, from Inyo County, to serve as […]
Washington, DC…The first criminal statute we invoke for referral is Title 18 Section 1512(c). We believe that the evidence assembled throughout our hearings warrants a criminal referral of former President Donald J. Trump, John Eastman, and others for violations of this statute.
