A Bit of Wisdom from Luther Burbank
It is well for people who think, to change their minds occasionally in order to keep them clean. ” ~ Luther Burbank March 7, 1849 – April 11, 1926
President Biden on the Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. It’s a good day today. You know, when we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way. Today, I can say we’ve taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise that help is on the way. I want to thank — […]
President Biden Signs Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy. Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected […]
Attorney General Becerra Announces Settlements with Multiple For-Profit Fundraisers for Deceptive Fundraising and Illegal Robocall Telemarketing Tactics
Sacramento, CA… California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and a coalition of attorneys general, secretaries of state, and state agencies from 37 other states, in announcing settlements against for-profit corporate fundraisers Associated Community Services, Inc. (ACS) and Directele, Inc. (Directele), as well as multiple corporations and individuals affiliated with them. […]
Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Smoking & Leaking Fuel on Pine Flat Road
Felton, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle Smoking & Leaking Fuel on Pine Flat Road. Incident: 00249 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 2152 Pine Flat Rd Loc Desc: IFO Lat/Lon: 37.066115 -122.141415 Detail Information 4:12 PM 4 [7] EMS AND FIRE ENRT 4:10 PM 3 [4] 1039 NETCOMM FIRE/1141 4:10 PM 2 [2] SOLO VEH UN KTYPE CAR/ […]
Ballparks, Stadiums, Theme Parks Can Open Outdoors Beginning April 1 with Capacity Restrictions & Other Safety Modifications
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released updates to the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening framework focused on activities that can be conducted outdoors with consistent masking, two factors that are scientifically shown to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. The updates allow outdoor ballparks, stadiums and theme parks to open […]
Biden, Dems Prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 Trillion Virus Relief Bill
Washington, DC…(AP) An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums. After laboring all night on a mountain of amendments — nearly all from Republicans and rejected […]
Governor Newsom Signs $6.6 Billion Package to Return Kids to the Classroom and Bolster Student Supports
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a $6.6 billion package to accelerate the safe return to in-person instruction across California and empower schools to immediately expand academic, mental health and social-emotional supports, including over the summer. The package was passed by the Legislature with overwhelming, bipartisan support after it was announced earlier this week. Governor Newsom […]
379,000 Jobs Added in February with Leisure & Hospitality Leading the Way
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 379,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The labor market continued to reflect the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In February, most of the job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, with smaller […]
24 Year Old Santa Cruz Woman Loses Life in DUI Collision. 21 Year Old Driver Arrested
Boulder Creek, CA…Pilgreen was driving a 2004 Nissan Xterra northbound on SR-9 in the area of Sequoia Road. The driver failed to maintain control of the Nissan which ran off the roadway and rolled over. The passenger in the Nissan was unrestrained and ejected from the Nissan. Pilgreen was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical […]