Yosemite Summer Reservations Starting May 20th

Yosemite Summer Reservations Starting May 20th

Yosemite, CA…Beginning Friday, May 20, 2022, Yosemite National Park will implement a temporary peak-hours reservation system. Building on lessons learned during the summer reservation systems in 2020 and 2021, the peak hours reservation system is designed to spread visitation out and reduce chronic congestion in the park. The reservation requirement will be in place through […]

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Monterey & 15 Other Counties to Support Recovery from October Storms

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Monterey & 15 Other Counties to Support Recovery from October Storms

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in the counties of Amador, Butte, Contra Costa, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Plumas, San Francisco, Solano, Sonoma, and Trinity to support their ongoing recovery from severe October storms that caused widespread damage to roads and other infrastructure. The proclamation directs Caltrans to […]

Over Two-Thirds of the Nation’s Counties Lost Population from Outbound Migration & Low Birthrate

Over Two-Thirds of the Nation’s Counties Lost Population from Outbound Migration & Low Birthrate

Washington, DC…More than 73% (2,297) of U.S. counties experienced natural decrease in 2021, up from 45.5% in 2019 and 55.5% in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2021 estimates of population and components of change released today. Natural decrease occurs when there are more deaths than births in a population over a given […]

Governor Newsom Convenes CARE Court Roundtable at Napa State Hospital Highlighting Framework to Help Californians with Severe Mental Illness

Governor Newsom Convenes CARE Court Roundtable at Napa State Hospital Highlighting Framework to Help Californians with Severe Mental Illness

Napa, CA…The CARE Court framework would provide services outside of locked facilities, with a community-based approach.  Provides earlier, desperately needed help for individuals with severe schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders.  Governor Gavin Newsom today convened a CARE Court roundtable at Napa State Hospital alongside Californians who could benefit from the new framework, medical professionals, […]

Governor Newsom Proposes $11 Billion Relief Package for Californians Facing Higher Gas Prices

Governor Newsom Proposes $11 Billion Relief Package for Californians Facing Higher Gas Prices

Sacramento, CA…Registered vehicle owners in California will be eligible for at least $400 per vehicle, totaling $9 billion in direct payments to millions of Californians. $2 billion in relief for free public transportation for three months, pausing a portion of the sales tax rate on diesel, and suspending the inflationary adjustment on gas and diesel […]

War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine

War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine

Washington, DC…Since launching his unprovoked and unjust war of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destruction across Ukraine. We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities. Russia’s forces have destroyed apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure, civilian […]

President Biden on NATO Summit

President Biden on NATO Summit

Brussels, Belgium…NATO leaders met today on the one-month anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine to reiterate our strong support for the Ukrainian people, our determination to hold Russia accountable for its brutal war, and our commitment to strengthening the NATO Alliance. We had the privilege of hearing directly from President Zelenskyy, and […]

Jen Psaki on Idaho Law Restricting Women’s Access to Abortions

Jen Psaki on Idaho Law Restricting Women’s Access to Abortions

Washington, DC…We knew that when Texas passed SB8, its extreme law that blatantly violates the constitutional right reaffirmed by Roe v. Wade, it would invite other states to follow. Today, Idaho became the first state to adopt a similar law – a six-week restriction relying on private citizens to enforce the law. This development is […]

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