Sacramento, Ca – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville) today announced that he and Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) have introduced Senate Bill 1309, a bi-partisan bill that would entice Tesla Motors Inc. to build a large-scale battery factory in California. “Tesla is about to build a $5 billion factory and create 6,500 jobs somewhere […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will accept applications in July from individuals interested in a career as a CHP officer. The CHP is looking to hire cadets from a pool of applicants to fill vacant officer positions throughout the state. “We are looking for members of our communities to join one of […]
San Francisco, Ca – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced a $105 million multistate settlement with GlaxoSmithKline, LLC (GSK) to resolve allegations that the company unlawfully promoted its asthma drug, Advair, and antidepressant drugs, Paxil and Wellbutrin. California’s portion of the settlement is the largest of any state, at $7,087,897. For the first time […]
Sacramento, Ca – The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) today updated its online list of the Top 500 sales and use tax delinquencies, which total $491.2 million in taxes through the second quarter of 2014. Also, an interactive map displays location, account name, and amount owed by delinquent taxpayers. Legislation enacted in 2011 (AB 1424, Perea) expanded the former Top […]
SAN BERNARDINO – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced the arrest of two individuals suspected of operating a methamphetamine conversion lab in San Bernardino County. Agents with a California Department of Justice task force and detectives with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department seized a total of 206 lbs. of crystal methamphetamine and 250 […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif., – On Friday, June 6, the American Red Cross Capital Region, in partnership with KCRA/KQCA and the Roseville Automall, will collect care package goods and supplies to be shipped to military troops as part of Operation Care Package. “Operation Care Package is a chance to give back to our troops and express gratitude for […]
Sacramento, Ca… A George Runner-sponsored proposal to protect California’s disabled veterans cleared the Senate this week with unanimous, bipartisan support. Senate Bill 1113, authored by Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), would help ensure that disabled veterans who encounter bureaucratic delays can still claim a key property tax exemption. “Disabled veterans should not miss out on tax […]
Sacramento – Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome E. Horton today announced that BOE-sponsored legislation to crack down on large-scale counterfeit goods suppliers has overcome another legislative hurdle. Assembly Bill 2681 moved off the Assembly floor today. “Right now, if our investigators find a huge warehouse full of unstamped cigarettes, the law allows us to pursue the wholesaler for […]
West Point, NY….. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. And thank you, General Caslen, for that introduction. To General Trainor, General Clarke, the faculty and staff at West Point — you have been outstanding stewards of this proud institution and outstanding mentors for the newest officers in the United States Army. I’d […]
Mountain View, CA…Ever since we started the Google self-driving car project, we’ve been working toward the goal of vehicles that can shoulder the entire burden of driving. Just imagine: You can take a trip downtown at lunchtime without a 20-minute buffer to find parking. Seniors can keep their freedom even if they can’t keep their […]
