Sacramento – Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome E. Horton today announced that BOE-sponsored legislation to crack down on large-scale counterfeit goods suppliers has overcome another legislative hurdle. Assembly Bill 2681 moved off the Assembly floor today. “Right now, if our investigators find a huge warehouse full of unstamped cigarettes, the law allows us to pursue the wholesaler for […]
West Point, NY….. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. And thank you, General Caslen, for that introduction. To General Trainor, General Clarke, the faculty and staff at West Point — you have been outstanding stewards of this proud institution and outstanding mentors for the newest officers in the United States Army. I’d […]
Mountain View, CA…Ever since we started the Google self-driving car project, we’ve been working toward the goal of vehicles that can shoulder the entire burden of driving. Just imagine: You can take a trip downtown at lunchtime without a 20-minute buffer to find parking. Seniors can keep their freedom even if they can’t keep their […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product — the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States — decreased at an annual rate of 1.0 percent in the first quarter according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 2.6 […]
Winston-Salem, NC…According to a statement released by Wake Forest University, North Carolina, a woman who helped inspire millions with her work as a poet, author, actress, civil rights activist and professor, Dr. Maya Angelou has passed away at the age of 86. In a statement released by her son, Guy B. Johnson, “Dr. Maya Angelou […]
Carmel Valley, CA….Earlier this evening there as a fatality when a quad overturned on and adult male. CPR was started quickly after the incident and medi-flight was called but unfortunately he passed away at the scene. Incident: 00342 Type: Fatality Location: Tassajara Rd / Cachagua Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 36.390881 -121.595311 Detail Information 7:32 PM […]
SAN FRANCISCO – May 21, 2014 – The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) plans to develop a four-star hotel within Airport grounds, and is preparing to conduct a competitive selection process, through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, for the selection of a lodging company that offers world-class management expertise and a major brand with […]
Santa Barbara, Ca…Attorney General Harris issued the following statement on the recent shootings in Santa Barbara: “On behalf of the California Department of Justice, I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the victims of Friday night’s terrible shooting in Isla Vista. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been […]
Isla Vista, CA…Seven people are dead, including a suspect, and seven people are wounded following a series of shootings in Isla Vista. The identities of those who were killed are not being released until next of kin notifications are made. Of the seven people in the hospital, all are being treated for gunshot wounds or […]
Washington, DC…The workforce responsible for supporting the nation’s infrastructure, including transportation, water and energy systems, is far larger than currently thought, according to a report released today by the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program. One in every ten Americans, or 11 percent of the national workforce, holds an infrastructure job, and these jobs stretch across 95 […]
