Fatal Collision North Of Upper Swanton Road

Fatal Collision North Of Upper Swanton Road

Santa Cruz, CA…California Highway Patrol has reported a fatal collision on Wednesday, October 26th. Driver one was driving a 1999 Toyota Sienna northbound on State Route 1, North of Upper Swanton Road at approximately 55 miles per hour. Party number two was driving his 2016 Peterbuilt semi towing a 2012 utility cargo trailer southbound on […]

Statement From Secretary Of Defense Ash Carter On California National Guard Bonus Payments

Statement From Secretary Of Defense Ash Carter On California National Guard Bonus Payments

Washington, DC…There is no more important responsibility for the Department of Defense than keeping faith with our people. That means treating them fairly and equitably, honoring their service and sacrifice, and keeping our word. Today, in keeping with that obligation, I am ordering a series of steps to ensure fair treatment for thousands of California […]

California National Guard Welcomes Congress To Waive Soldier Incentive & Bonus Debts

California National Guard Welcomes Congress To Waive Soldier Incentive & Bonus Debts

Sacramento, CA… Pertaining to the recent Los Angeles Times story on National Guard bonus recoupment, the California Military Department offers the following statement: “The bonus audit and recoupment process is a federal program governed and adjudicated by the National Guard Bureau and the Department of the Army. The California National Guard does not have the […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address : Taking Action to Spur Competition in the Airline Industry and Give Consumers the Information They Need

President Obama’s Weekly Address : Taking Action to Spur Competition in the Airline Industry and Give Consumers the Information They Need

Washington, DC….Hi everybody. I’m going to be honest with you – one of the best parts of being President is having your own plane. And I’m going to miss it. A lot. Because up until I ran for this office, I was mostly flying coach. So I know what a pain the whole process can […]

All Tesla Cars Being Produced Now Have Full Self-Driving Hardware

All Tesla Cars Being Produced Now Have Full Self-Driving Hardware

Palo Alto, CA… Yesterday Tesla released that they will be installing self driving hardware on all new vehicles. Details from Tesla are as follows: Self-driving vehicles will play a crucial role in improving transportation safety and accelerating the world’s transition to a sustainable future. Full autonomy will enable a Tesla to be substantially safer than […]

California Teachers To Get Out The Vote This Weekend Across State For Pivotal Propositions 55 & 58

California Teachers To Get Out The Vote This Weekend Across State For Pivotal Propositions 55 & 58

Burlingame, CA…In a groundswell of get-out-the-vote activities for Propositions 55 and 58 to protect students, public education and their neighborhood schools, California educators will gather at 18 CTA offices this Saturday and Sunday for news conferences, media availabilities, precinct walking and community events. Normally, this weekend would be the gathering of the nearly 800 teacher-delegates […]

Watch The Last Presidential Debate Tonight Live Right Here!

Watch The Last Presidential Debate Tonight Live Right Here!

Las Vegas, CA…Watch The Last Presidential Debate Tonight Live Right Here! The debate will be divided into six time segments of approximately 15 minutes each on major topics to be selected by the moderator. The moderator will open each segment with a question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. Candidates will […]

Senator Gaines Issues Statement On Verizon Closure

Senator Gaines Issues Statement On Verizon Closure

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines issued the following statement on the closure of the Verizon customer service center in Rancho Cordova and the 1,000 jobs lost as a result of that closure: “Who can be surprised by this? California is doing everything it can to drive businesses out of the state. Sky-high workers compensation costs, painful […]

Caltrans Partners With SMUD To Combat Greenhouse Gases & Increase The Use of Renewable Energy

Caltrans Partners With SMUD To Combat Greenhouse Gases & Increase The Use of Renewable Energy

Sacramento, CA…Taking the next step in its pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Caltrans signed an agreement with Sacramento Utility District (SMUD) to participate in their Greenergy® program, which will provide the department with 100 percent electricity from renewable resources, such as wind, sun and biomass to power the department’s buildings, highway lighting and traffic […]

Caltrans Asks Travelers To “Protect Every Drop” As Rain Rolls In

Caltrans Asks Travelers To “Protect Every Drop” As Rain Rolls In

Sacramento, CA…With rain on the horizon, the Caltrans “Protect Every Drop” campaign is reminding Californians about five simple ways to help keep our waterways clean by reducing pollution on our state highways. Rain washes auto fluids, and grime off vehicles and onto highways. This polluted stormwater often ends up in California’s streams, rivers, and coastal […]