On Earth Day, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom Dedicate First New State Park in a Decade
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/22/2024 05:49 PM
Modesto, CA...California will soon have its first new state park since 2014. On Earth Day, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom helped dedicate the new state park, Dos Rios, just 8 miles west of Modesto in the Central Valley. The new state park is set to open on June 12, which coincides with the Third Annual State Parks Week.
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.”
President Biden on Actions to Protect U.S. Steel and Shipbuilding Industry from China’s Unfair Practices
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2024 11:32 PM
Pittsburgh, PA...Hello, Pittsburgh. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Robert, thank you for that introduction and for sharing your story about being a third-generation steelworker and a Marine Corps veteran. Where are you? Are you over on this side? There you are. Well, I want to thank you for the — your new president, by the way. Dave McCall has been a friend of mine and a friend of a former president. We — we miss him, but it’s great to have you, Dave. You’ve been a good friend. And we’re both longtime friends — (applause) — we’re both longtime friend of Tom’s as well. We miss him dearly.
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.
