Man Convicted of Abusive Sexual Conduct Aboard an Airplane Sentenced to Statutory Maximum Federal Prison Term

Man Convicted of Abusive Sexual Conduct Aboard an Airplane Sentenced to Statutory Maximum Federal Prison Term

Columbia, SC…Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina William T. Stetzer and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert R. Wells announced that Siva K. Durbesula, 29, of India, who was convicted by jury of abusive sexual contact aboard an airplane, […]

Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back on Postmaster General DeJoy’s Flawed Postal Service Proposal

Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back on Postmaster General DeJoy’s Flawed Postal Service Proposal

Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, as well as the cities of New York and San Francisco, in a comment letter condemning a proposed 10-year strategic plan put forward by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that threatens to significantly slow the speed of mail delivered by the U.S. […]

President Joe Biden on the For the People Act

President Joe Biden on the For the People Act

Washington, DC…Today, Democrats in Congress unanimously came together to protect the sacred right to vote. In supporting the For the People Act and defending the rights of voters, they stood united for democracy. They stood against the ongoing assault of voter suppression that represents a Jim Crow era in the 21st Century. Unfortunately, a Democratic […]

Attorney General Bonta Formally Launches New Regional Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams

Attorney General Bonta Formally Launches New Regional Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams

Los Angeles, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today formally launched new regional Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams (HT/SPAT) within the California Department of Justice and is encouraging law enforcement partners in the state to reach out to the new program. Progressively stepping up their efforts since last year, the teams — one covering […]

President Biden Before a Meeting with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall

President Biden Before a Meeting with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall

Washington, DC…Well, our FEMA Director — Administrator is here today. We’re going to talk about was the sever- — severe weather patterns we’re facing which keeps — likely increase every year. And I want to make sure that we’re in a position to be able to help Americans all across the country and in all […]

NV Energy PSOM Will Impact Truckee During Extreme Fire Danger

NV Energy PSOM Will Impact Truckee During Extreme Fire Danger

Truckee, CA…Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) is urging customers to be prepared for prolonged power outages this summer if NV Energy turns off power transmission to Truckee due to extreme fire danger. TDPUD does not generate power locally and is dependent on the transmission of electricity from our generation sources through NV Energy. NV […]

More than 95 Percent of Properties Participating in State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Wildfire Debris

More than 95 Percent of Properties Participating in State Debris Removal Program Cleared of Wildfire Debris

Sacremento, CA… The remains of 2020 wildfire survivors’ homes and property — burned metal, concrete, ash and contaminated soil — have now been cleared from more than 95 percent of the properties enrolled in California’s statewide /Consolidated Debris Removal Program. Most properties still need critical soil testing, erosion control, and hazard tree removal to ensure […]

Cannabis Ordinance Workshop to Be Held Today

Cannabis Ordinance Workshop to Be Held Today

South Lake Tahoe, CA…Would you like to weigh in on the City’s cannabis regulations? Join us at a workshop on proposed changes on Tuesday, June 22 from 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. The City Council Cannabis Subcommittee (Mayor Pro Tem Devin Middlebrook and Councilmember John Friedrich) is hosting this workshop to present proposed changes to the […]