California lawmakers advance several gun bills following Texas school shooting | California
(The Center Square) – In the aftermath of a massacre at a Texas elementary school earlier this week, California lawmakers have advanced several pieces of legislation in an effort to address and prevent gun violence. Just one day after a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 19 children and two teachers, […]
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CalMatters wins 17 California Journalism Awards- CalMatters
In summary CalMatters won first place for general excellence and a host of reporting topics in the California News Publishers Association contest. CalMatters journalists had a stand-out showing in the California Journalism Awards that recognize the state’s best journalism. Judges called the staff’s work: “relentless,” “gorgeous in presentation, writing and strategic thought,” “in-depth but understandable,” […]
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4 candidates line up for open San Pedro-Watts LA City Council seat – Daily Breeze | #citycouncil
For the first time in a decade, the Los Angeles City Council seat representing the Watts-to-San Pedro district is wide open. Four candidates have lined up and will face off in the June 7 primary, offering voters a fresh slate that includes both those familiar to the community and those new to local politics. The […]
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Mayor’s Message: May 27 | OCNJ Daily
Mayor Jay Gillian Dear Friends, I’m sad to report on the passing this week of George Loder, who dedicated much of his life to the service of our community. George was the city’s animal control warden for more than 25 years, worked at the Ocean City Youth Center for 15 years and was a role […]
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Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address | Remembering Our Fallen Warriors : Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
For Immediate Release 05.27.2022 Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address | Remembering Our Fallen Warriors Governor Hutchinson’s weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. LITTLE ROCK – Monday is Memorial Day, and this week, hundreds of volunteers are placing an American flag in front of every gravestone in each of Arkansas’s five military cemeteries. We observe Memorial Day, which began […]
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Progressive challenger tops Oregon Rep. Schrader, after ballot issue delayed count | #elections | #alabama
Updated May 27, 2022 at 12:14 PM ET May 27 update: In Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, centrist incumbent Rep. Kurt Schrader has lost the Democratic primary to his more progressive opponent, Jamie McLeod-Skinner, according to a race call by The Associated Press. President Biden had endorsed Schrader. Lori Chavez-DeRemer has won the Republican primary, according […]
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California and New Zealand Partner to Advance Global Climate Leadership
Governor Newsom and New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern establish new international climate partnership Memorandum of Cooperation aims to reduce pollution, bolster clean economy, accelerate the transition to clean energy and zero-emission vehicles, promote nature-based solutions, and more Memorandum also establishes stronger framework for economic cooperation and trade SAN FRANCISCO – Expanding California’s global climate leadership, […]
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Business Highlights: Inflation gauge, summer travel costs | #alaska | #politics
___ Key inflation gauge slowed to still-high 6.3% over past year WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 6.3% in April from a year earlier, just below a four-decade high set in March and the first slowdown since November 2020. The report added to other recent signs showing that […]
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California, New Zealand announce climate change partnership
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Top officials from California and New Zealand signed a pledge Friday agreeing to help fight climate change by sharing ideas and best practices, including how to put millions more electric vehicles on the road. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke about the agreement at […]
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National City council members want to revisit repealing anti-cruise law | #citycouncil
Two National City Council members tried to get the 30-year ban on cruising lifted last year, but that effort was shot down by the majority. They plan to try again. Councilmember Jose Rodriguez said Friday he has asked that the issue be placed on the June 7 City Council agenda. He wants to discuss repealing […]
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