Governor Newsom Swears in Dr. Shirley Weber as California Secretary of State

Governor Newsom Swears in Dr. Shirley Weber as California Secretary of State

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom today swore in San Diego Assemblymember and Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus Dr. Shirley N. Weber as California Secretary of State. Dr. Weber is the first-ever African American to serve as Secretary of State in California history. “On the eve of Black History Month, California once again makes […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Extend Eviction Moratorium and Assist Tenants and Small Property Owners Impacted by COVID-19

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Extend Eviction Moratorium and Assist Tenants and Small Property Owners Impacted by COVID-19

Sacramento, CA… Last Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to extend the state’s landmark eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021, protecting millions of Californians struggling as a result of the economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the passage of SB 91, California leads all states by enacting the strongest renter protections in […]

Section of Hwy 1 South of Big Sur Washes Away

Section of Hwy 1 South of Big Sur Washes Away

Big Sur, CA…Highway 1 south of Big Sur near Big Creek Bridge at Mile Marker 30 remains CLOSED until further notice due to washout of the roadway after heavy rains and winds pelted the coast. Our crews and contractor have secured the area with damage assessment underway. The town of Big Sur is OPEN and […]

Remarks by President Biden at Signing of Executive Orders Strengthening Americans’ Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare

Remarks by President Biden at Signing of Executive Orders Strengthening Americans’ Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare

Washington, D.C…. Joe Biden signs orders for strengthening Medicaid and The Affordable Care Act, as well as an order to protect Women’s Health. 1:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Since we are socially distanced, I think I can take my mask off to make this very brief announcement. I know that you’ve been briefed by the […]

USFS Cancels Campground Closures on Remaining National Forests in California

USFS Cancels Campground Closures on Remaining National Forests in California

Vallejo, CA… The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region canceled the remaining developed campground closures on National Forests. Regional Orders 21-1 and 21-3 are linked within. The Pacific Southwest Region’s eighteen National Forests align with the state of California’s zones as follows: Southern – San Bernardino, Los Padres, Cleveland, Angeles, Inyo National Forests Northern – Mendocino, Modoc, Six Rivers, […]

President-elect Biden Announces Key Nominations for the Department of State

President-elect Biden Announces Key Nominations for the Department of State

Washington, DC…. This is a team of experienced, crisis-tested leaders with diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives ready to reinvigorate the State Department and U.S. diplomacy with a foreign policy that delivers for the American people Last Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden announced key nominations for the Department of State who will work closely with Secretary of […]

Statement from President-elect Biden on Religious Freedom Day, 1/16/21

Statement from President-elect Biden on Religious Freedom Day, 1/16/21

Washington, DC…. Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, the Virginia General Assembly passed Thomas Jefferson’s landmark Statute for Religious Freedom, laying a foundation of liberty to be enshrined in our Constitution and passed down through the generations. Today, Religious Freedom Day, is a symbol of that commitment — and a reminder that the work of […]

Readout of HHS Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with Disability Community Organizations

Readout of HHS Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra’s Meeting with Disability Community Organizations

Washington, D.C…. Last Friday, Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra joined leaders from disability organizations for a virtual roundtable discussion. Becerra first thanked the leaders for their time and counsel, their fight to make sure all people in this country are included when discussing access to quality health care, and for their critical work […]