U.S. Seeks ‘Peace and Stability’ on Korean Peninsula

U.S. Seeks ‘Peace and Stability’ on Korean Peninsula

Washington, DC…April 1, 2013 – The U.S. will continue to conduct military exercises such as Foal Eagle 2013 with South Korea as part of its commitment to that nation and its desire to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said here today. Speaking to […]

New Sales and Use Tax Rates Effective April 1, 2013

New Sales and Use Tax Rates Effective April 1, 2013

Sacramento – The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) wants to remind seller’s permit holders and consumers that new sales and use tax rates take effect on April 1, 2013.   Voters in Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, as well as those in 19 California cities, approved sales and use tax increases which […]

Weekly Address: President Obama Offers Easter and Passover Greetings

Weekly Address: President Obama Offers Easter and Passover Greetings

Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. For millions of Americans, this is a special and sacred time of year. This week, Jewish families gathered around the Seder table, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and the triumph of faith over oppression. And this weekend, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and I will join Christians around the world to celebrate the Resurrection […]

BOE Reminds Taxpayers it’s Easy to Pay Use Tax

BOE Reminds Taxpayers it’s Easy to Pay Use Tax

Sacramento, CA…As many Californians prepare their 2012 personal state income tax returns, the Board of Equalization (BOE) reminds taxpayers of the convenient Use Tax Lookup Table to help them easily pay use tax they may owe on purchases made from out-of-state online and mail order retailers. The lookup tax table provides an easy way for […]

CTC Appointments Andre Boutros as Executive Director

CTC Appointments Andre Boutros as Executive Director

Sacramento, CA…The California Transportation Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Andre Boutros as Executive Director at its March 2013 meeting. Mr. Boutros comes to the position of Executive Director with more than 28 years of direct involvement in the development and preservation of California’s transportation infrastructure. Prior to joining the Commission, Andre held numerous technical, […]

Weekly Address: Helping Protect Our Kids by Reducing Gun Violence

Weekly Address: Helping Protect Our Kids by Reducing Gun Violence

Washington, DC…It has now been three months since the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut. Three months since we lost 20 innocent children and six dedicated adults who had so much left to give. Three months since we, as Americans, began asking ourselves if we’re really doing enough to protect our communities and keep our children […]

Fatality on Hwy 1 Near Hurricane Point

Fatality on Hwy 1 Near Hurricane Point

Carmel, CA…Crews are working a fatal accident where a vehicle has gone off the roadway and down the embankment on Hwy 1 near Hurricane Point. Initially reporting parties were unsure if the vehicle was occupied and access and communication were issues. Please use caution and expect delays until the incident is finished. From us at […]