California Department of Justice Announces New Ammunition Regulations
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2019 04:24 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) has issued a notification to California ammunition vendors regarding new ammunition regulations taking effect as part of Proposition 63. The ammunition-related regulations explain: the process that must be followed to purchase or transfer ammunition; what to do if an attempted purchase or transfer is denied; and what is needed to be exempt from CA DOJ approval to purchase or transfer ammunition.
Gas Prices Jump a Ahead of Independence Day Holiday. California Gas Taxes Rise To 47.3 Cents Per Gallon State & 18.4 Per Gallon Federal
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2019 08:33 PM
Walnut Creek, CA...Following weeks of steady pump price declines, gas prices are starting to increase across the country. On the week, a gallon of regular unleaded is, on average, a nickel more expensive with nearly 25 states seeing an increase of a nickel or more since last Monday. “For the more than 41 million motorists hitting the road this week to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, they will find gas prices cheaper than Memorial Day weekend, but more expensive than they’ve been paying the last few weeks,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “It’s typical to see increases at the pump ahead of the holiday, but we may see prices continue to jump throughout the month due to refinery interruptions on the East Coast, increasing demand and fluctuations in crude oil price.”
Washington, DC...The United States condemns the killing and torture of Capitan de Corbeta Rafael Acosta Arévalo, a Venezuelan Naval Officer, who died while in the custody of Maduro’s thugs and their Cuban advisers. We express deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. This is not the first time the Maduro regime has used violence against its political prisoners. We recall clearly the horrifying events of October 8, 2018, when Councilman Fernando Alban was murdered while in regime custody.
President Trump and President Putin Before Bilateral Meeting in Japan
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/28/2019 01:56 PM
Osaka, Japan...Thank you very much everybody. It’s a great honor to be with President Putin, his representatives, my representatives. We have many things to discuss, including trade, and including some disarmament and some — a little protectionism, perhaps, in a very positive way. And we’re going to discuss a lot of different things. We’ve had great meetings. We have had a very, very good relationship. And we look forward to spending some pretty good time together. A lot of very positive things going to come out of the relationship. So, Vladimir, thank you very much. Thank you.
Supreme Court Decides 5-4 Citizenship Question Off 2020 Census Forms
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2019 08:56 AM
Washington, DC...What follows is a a section of the Chief Justice Roberts opinion of the Court. The full opinion is in the full document below. "The Secretary of Commerce decided to reinstate a question about citizenship on the 2020 census questionnaire. A group of plaintiffs challenged that decision on constitutional and statutory grounds. We now decide whether the Secretary violated the Enumeration Clause of the Constitution, the Census Act, or otherwise abused his discretion.
The Office of Senator Borgeas to Host Mobile District Office Hours at San Andreas Central Library
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2019 04:49 PM
San Andreas, CA...Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) is hosting mobile district office hours at the San Andreas Central Library. Mobile District Offices provide expanded constituent services to those who reside in the 8th Senate District. Constituents will be able to meet directly with district staff for assistance regarding the state government or its agencies. Staff can help constituents with issues dealing with Employment Development Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, Franchise Tax Board, and other state related concerns.
BLM Mother Lode Field Office Has Initiated Seasonal Fire Restrictions
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2019 07:04 PM
El Dorado Hills, CA...The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office has initiated fire restrictions on BLM-managed public lands in Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Mariposa, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne and Yuba counties, effective June 14, due to wildland fire danger.
