A Bit of Wisdom from Wilbur Wright
“The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who… looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space… on the infinite highway of the air.” Wilbur Wright April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912
Investigations Begin Into Shooting at Fedex Ground Facility that Took 8 Lives.
Indianapolis, IN…On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to 8951 Mirabel Road on a report of shots fired inside the Fedex Ground-Plainfield Operation Center. Officers arrived and located an active shooter incident. IMPD officers located multiple victims with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) responded and […]
PG&E Appoints Industry Expert Wade Smith to Lead Electric Operations
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the appointment of Wade Smith as Senior Vice President, Electric Operations. Mr. Smith begins on May 3, 2021 and will report to Adam Wright, PG&E’s Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer, who joined the company earlier this year. “Wade brings the ideal skillset […]
Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Incentivize Independent Energy Microgrids
Carmel Valley, CA…Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) introduced the Making Imperiled Communities Resistant to Outages with Generation that is Resilient, Islandable, and Distributed (MICROGRID) Act. The legislation incentivizes the expansion and deployment of microgrids, which provide backup power, independent from the larger energy grid, during emergencies. As extreme weather events, such as wildfires, become increasingly […]
Congressman Panetta Visits Southern Border Again
Hidalgo County, TX…On April 13th, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) released the following statement after completing his fifth trip to the Southern Border, his second trip in two weeks. “It is clear that our immigration system is broken and in urgent need of immediate reform to restore compassion, security, and clarity,” said Congressman Panetta. “This most recent fact-finding […]
A Bit of Wisdom from Abraham Lincoln 156 Years after His Death.
Washington, DC…President Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865. A few pearls of his wisdom that we can all use today. “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” ― Abraham Lincoln “I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that […]
Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Rollover Collision Near Sr129 / Rogge Ln
Aromas, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Rollover Collision Near Sr129 / Rogge Ln. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00012 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr129 / Rogge Ln Loc Desc: EB 129 JEO Lat/Lon: 36.903853 -121.639144 Detail Information 3:38 AM 18 [42] C26-300 BOTH LANES OPEN / ENRT TO DOMINCIAN // BM 185 3:31 […]
Scam Alert: COVID-19 Vaccine Passports are Coming; Scams are Sure to Follow
Sacramento, CA…Vaccine passports – digital records of an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status – are on their way. This is likely to be a QR code on your phone, which you scan to enter a flight or event. As with any major new initiative, scammers always find ways to take advantage of the confusion and anxiety […]
Consumer Prices Jump Most in Single Month Since 2012
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The March 1-month increase was the largest rise since a 0.6-percent increase in August 2012. Over the last 12 months, the […]
No Charges Against Capital Police Officer who Killed Unarmed Ashli Babbitt on January 6th
Washington, DC…The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against the U.S. Capitol Police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Ashli Babbitt, the Office announced today. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia’s Public […]