Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 in December, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in manufacturing, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from […]
“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” ~ Carl August Sandburg, January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967
Washington, DC…Madam Vice President, my fellow Americans: To state the obvious, one year ago today, in this sacred place, democracy was attacked — simply attacked. The will of the people was under assault. The Constitution — our Constitution — faced the gravest of threats. Outnumbered and in the face of a brutal attack, the Capitol […]
Washington, DC…Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update, and Dr. Fauci will present the latest science on Omicron. I’ll start by briefly underscoring the key points the President made yesterday. The coming weeks are going to be challenging. We’re going to see cases continue to rise because Omicron […]
Phillips Station, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. Early winter storms this month provided a strong start to the season and some drought relief, but California remains in a drought. The Dec. 30th manual survey recorded 78.5 inches of snow depth and a snow […]
Washington, DC…Remarks by President Biden Before Meeting on COVID-19 THE PRESIDENT: Folks. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Happy New Year, everyone. PARTICIPANTS: Happy New Year. THE PRESIDENT: The Admiral is in the house. SURGEON GENERAL MURTHY: Hi, sir. How are you? THE PRESIDENT: How are you? Well, since we’re more than 10 feet apart while we’re speaking, […]
“I am not certain if I can; At least I’ll gladly try” Betsy Ross, January 1, 1752 – January 30, 1836
Scotts Valley, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Sr17 N / Mt Hermon Rd Incident: 00056 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr17 N / Mt Hermon Rd Ofr Loc Desc: NB JSO Lat/Lon: 37.032439 -122.022443 Detail Information 7:59 AM 19 [40] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 EXTREME TOW FOR MED DUTY / 831-687-0500 7:58 AM 18 […]
“No matter what you do, you will never run away from you.” Paul Revere. January 1, 1735 – May 10, 1818
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Betty White, trailblazing actress, Emmy-award winner, and California Hall of Famer: “Jennifer and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Betty White, actress, comedian, and cultural icon. “Betty was a trailblazer, and easily one of the most beloved and lasting […]
