Washington, DC…Ever since the Magna Carta, it has been a settled principle of good governance that the power that appropriates public funds should not be the same power that spends them. This principle is at the heart of our Constitution: the separation of powers. Simply speaking, it is mother’s rule writ large. Mother has one […]
Philadelphia, PA….The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. Following is the summary paragraph from the Court’s Decision. “However, the discretion vested in our Commonwealth’s prosecutors, however vast, does not mean that its exercise is free of the constraints of due process. When an unconditional charging decision is made publicly and with the […]
Weed, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Siskiyou County yesterday where he was briefed by fire and emergency management officials responding to the Lava Fire, which has burned more than 13,300 acres. Earlier today, the state secured federal assistance to help ensure the availability of vital resources to combat the fire, which has forced evacuations in the […]
La Crosse, Wisconsin…Good afternoon. Thank you, Laurie. Please, please, please sit down. I once said that to a big crowd; it was in the evening. I said, “Please, sit down.” And there were no seats. They were out in a football field. (Laughter.) And the press pointed out, “Biden is losing it.” (Laughter.) Well, I […]
Meyers, CA…On June 24th, 2021 at 10:39 PM, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a bear threat at a residence in Meyers. A citizen reported that they were attacked by a bear inside of the residence and that they had to shoot the bear with a firearm out of self-defense. The […]
Sacramento, CA…Fourth of July is synonymous for sun, fun, barbequing, and fireworks. CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to have a safe holiday and help prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, two out of five fires on the 4th of July are caused by […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is currently investigating allegations of drinks being tampered with while at area establishments. The events are alleged to have taken place between June 11-22. Four individuals filed police reports, which indicate the individuals sought emergency medical treatment. At this time, no crime has been committed. […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Lava Fire burning in Siskiyou County. The FMAG, which is provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund on cost-share basis, will assist local, […]
Sacramento, CA…The Division of Boating and Waterways is now accepting applications through August 2, 2021, from public and private marina owners for Federal Boating Infrastructure (BIG) Grants. For 2022, a total of $14 million is available for BIG projects nationally. Funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) – Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration […]
Sacremento, CA…The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office is warning the public to be on alert for a phone scam involving unsolicited calls received from someone claiming to represent the FBI. In June 2021, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a Lincoln resident who suffered a financial loss of $45,500. […]
