California Counties Urge National Forest Management Reform

California Counties Urge  National Forest Management Reform

Sacramento, CA….The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) announced their joint support for the enactment of legislation to better manage California’s national forests. “The growing bipartisan recognition that Congress must address proper management of our nation’s forests illustrates the need to enact healthy forest legislation in 2014,” […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Enrolling in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace

President Obama’s Weekly Address: Enrolling in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace

Washington, DC….Hi, everybody. A few weeks ago, we launched an important new part of the Affordable Care Act. It’s called the Marketplace. And for Americans without health insurance, and Americans who buy insurance on their own because they can’t get it at work, it’s a very big deal. If you’re one of those people, the […]

FDA Wants to Know Why Are Jerky Treats Making Pets Sick?

FDA Wants to Know Why Are Jerky Treats Making Pets Sick?

Washington, DC…If you have a dog or cat that became ill after eating jerky pet treats, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would like to hear from you or your veterinarian. The agency has repeatedly issued alerts to consumers about reports it has received concerning jerky pet treat-related illnesses involving 3,600 dogs and 10 cats […]

CAL FIRE Cares Enough to Wear Pink

CAL FIRE Cares Enough to Wear Pink

Sacramento, CA..Like millions of Americans, firefighters and their families are affected by cancer every year. For the next week, CAL FIRE is joining fire and police departments across the nation to show their support for the battle against cancer by wearing special CAL FIRE shirts with pink ribbons on them. Raising awareness and money for […]

Master Sgt. Michael Landsberry, Reno Teacher Was A Decorated Nevada Guard Airman

Master Sgt. Michael Landsberry, Reno Teacher Was A Decorated Nevada Guard Airman

Reno, NV… was born on January 20, 1968, in Birmingham, Ala. He attended McQueen High School in Reno and graduated in 1986. He lettered four consecutive years in swimming, soccer and cross country. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Landsberry received his associate’s degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement in 1996 from Truckee Meadows […]

Attorney General Urges Supreme Court to Block Religious Exemptions From ACA

SAN FRANCISCO – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court asking the court to review whether for-profit businesses may claim religious exemptions from a requirement under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that employee health plans cover contraception. Attorney General Harris’ brief urges the U.S. Supreme Court to […]

President Obama’s Weekly Address, October 19, 2013

President Obama’s Weekly Address, October 19, 2013

Washington, DC…”Hi everybody. This week, because Democrats and responsible Republicans came together, the government was reopened, and the threat of default was removed from our economy. There’s been a lot of discussion lately of the politics of this shutdown. But the truth is, there were no winners in this. At a time when our economy […]

Board of Equalization and 58 County Property Tax Assessors Meet in Redding

Sacramento – The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual meeting with the state’s 58 county assessors on October 22, 2013 in Redding. This annual meeting is held in conjunction with the 111th California Assessors’ Association Annual Conference. “California’s county assessors are vital partners in the work of property tax collection and […]

Congressman Sam Farr Votes To Reopen Government

Congressman Sam Farr Votes To Reopen Government

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 National Park Reopens To Visitors

Yosemite National Park Reopens To Visitors

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 […]