Federal Reserve Drops Interest Rates by Half a Percentage Point

Federal Reserve Drops Interest Rates by Half a Percentage Point

Washington, DC…Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have slowed, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made further progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the […]

Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Protect Digital Likeness of Performers

Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Protect Digital Likeness of Performers

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills to help actors and performers protect their digital likenesses in audio and visual productions, including those who are deceased. This legislation will help ensure the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital media technologies in entertainment by giving workers more protections. “We continue to wade through […]

Trump is Safe after ‘Apparent Assassination Attempt’ at His Florida Golf Club, FBI says

Trump is Safe after ‘Apparent Assassination Attempt’ at His Florida Golf Club, FBI says

Palm Beach, FL…(AP)..U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near former President Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while he was golfing Sunday, according to two law enforcement officials. The Republican presidential candidate is safe. Here’s what to know: A suspect is in custody: The gunman fled in […]

National Constitution Center to Host 2024 ABC News Presidential Debate

National Constitution Center to Host 2024 ABC News Presidential Debate

Philidelphia PA…The National Constitution Center (NCC) has been selected as the location of the 2024 presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Tuesday, September 10, at 9 p.m. EDT. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis will serve as moderators. <a href=”https://new.thepinetree.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/signers-hall_2.png”><img class=”alignnone wp-image-183178″ src=”https://new.thepinetree.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/signers-hall_2.png” alt=”” width=”640″ height=”459″ /></a> “The […]

Governor Newsom Announces the Reopening of Highway 1, Ahead of Schedule

Governor Newsom Announces the Reopening of Highway 1, Ahead of Schedule

Big Sur, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Caltrans will open the portion of Highway 1 closed by the Rocky Creek slip-out to traffic, starting at 6:30 a.m. this Friday, May 17 – eight days sooner than previously expected. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “Crews have been working day and night to quickly repair the damage to Highway 1 […]

State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Leads to Nearly 500 Arrests, Recovery of 160,000 Stolen Goods in Just 3 Months

State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Leads to Nearly 500 Arrests, Recovery of 160,000 Stolen Goods in Just 3 Months

Sacramento, CA…State law enforcement officials continue to disrupt organized retail crime in California. Since January, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made 474 arrests and recovered more than 160,000 stolen goods valued at nearly $4.2 million.    “California will continue to lead more takedowns and make more arrests to keep our communities safe. […]

California and Norway Ink New Climate Partnership

California and Norway Ink New Climate Partnership

Larkspur, CA…California took significant new climate action with another partner today: Norway.  Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a delegation from Norway led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. Following a stop at San Quentin focused on criminal justice reform, the California and Norway delegations visited the Larkspur Ferry Terminal – with the backdrop of one […]