California Remains the World’s 5th Largest Economy
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2024 04:30 PM
Sacramento, CA...The Gavin Newsom Administration says that thanks to continued economic growth and strong performances in a variety of industry sectors, California has again ranked as the 5th largest economy in the world.
Larkspur, CA...California took significant new climate action with another partner today: Norway. Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a delegation from Norway led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. Following a stop at San Quentin focused on criminal justice reform, the California and Norway delegations visited the Larkspur Ferry Terminal – with the backdrop of one of the world’s first clean hydrogen fuel cell passenger ferries – to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance climate collaboration.
Disney Set to Invest $1.9 Billion in New Theme Park and Lodging Experiences in California
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2024 05:31 PM
Anaheim, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement following the unanimous vote by the Anaheim City Council in favor of the Walt Disney Company’s $1.9 billion Disneyland Forward plan, with the final vote set to take place on May 7th:
State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Leads to Nearly 500 Arrests, Recovery of 160,000 Stolen Goods in Just 3 Months
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2024 05:39 PM
Sacramento, CA...State law enforcement officials continue to disrupt organized retail crime in California. Since January, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made 474 arrests and recovered more than 160,000 stolen goods valued at nearly $4.2 million. “California will continue to lead more takedowns and make more arrests to keep our communities safe. It is through the coordinated efforts of our enforcement partners – police, sheriffs, and district attorneys – that the state can keep shutting the door on this unacceptable crime.”
John Stossel on The Growing Threat of Government Control of Your Car
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/16/2024 10:11 AM
New York, NY...The government may soon be able to shut down your car. Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill includes a kill switch for new cars. In an effort to reduce drunk driving, government wants devices in cars that will monitor and limit impaired driving. But there’s a big problem: these devices give government control over your car.
The Annual White Park Committee Meeting is April 15th
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2024 09:13 AM
Arnold, CA...White Pines Park Committee is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers whose primary purpose is to maintain and improve all 90 acres of White Pines Park. Please consider joining us for our Annual Meeting. There are many chances to volunteer in addition to the annual cleanup day. Volunteers are needed to: pick up litter, mow weeds, rake leaves/pine needles, cut/remove dead tree limbs, help with burn piles, clean restrooms & BBQ pits, leaf blow: picnic areas, parking lots, basketball & pickleball courts, clean playground & volleyball court – remove pinecones/rocks, remove debris/rocks off beach & sweep steps. These are some great ways to help the park and serve your community.
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Iran’s Attack Against Israel
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2024 05:42 PM
Washington, DC...We, the Leaders of the G7, unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel. Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel, with the help of its partners, defeated the attack.
United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith Visits Switzerland and New York
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2024 05:47 PM
Washington, DC...U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to Geneva and New York City April 15-23. In Geneva, the Special Representative and Ambassador Michèle Taylor will represent the United States as heads of delegation at the third meeting of the UN Permanent Forum for People on African Descent. There the Special Representative will deliver remarks at the opening session, meet with civil society leaders from the United States and around the world, and host a side event on the importance of racial equality in education.
President Joe Biden on $7.4 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation for 277,000 More Borrowers
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/12/2024 09:15 AM
Washington, DC....Today, my Administration is canceling student debt for 277,000 more people, bringing the total number of Americans who have been approved for debt relief so far under my Administration to 4.3 million borrowers through various actions. These 277,000 borrowers are enrolled in my Administration’s SAVE Plan, or were approved for relief because of fixes we made to Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
