Clements, CA…Agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have arrested the owner of the Old Corner Saloon in Clements on charges of selling fraudulent COVID -19 vaccination cards. ABC opened an investigation after receiving a complaint that fraudulent cards were being sold at the bar located at 18783 East California Highway 88 […]
Plains, GA…From the Carter Center…”We’re pleased to share this wonderful photo from the @POTUS and @FLOTUS visit to see the Carters in Plains, Ga., last week. Thank you President and Mrs. Biden!” (Credit: Adam Schultz, White House Photographer)
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…California State Parks is scheduled to conduct a 40-acre understory burn at Burton Creek State Park beginning Wednesday, May 5, 2021, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be visible. A map with the project location and detailed information is available for viewing at tahoelivingwithfire.com. Sign-up to receive email prescribed fire notifications by sending […]
Burlingame, CA…The California Teachers Association (CTA) is proud to kick off May with a monthlong celebration honoring teachers, education support professionals (ESPs), and school nurses. This week, CTA starts off with National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day (May 4), to honor all educators who have gone above and beyond the call of duty […]
Washington, DC…The United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and hold governmental officials accountable. The United States advocates for press […]
Sacramento, CA… Do Your Part to Protect Your Community – Create Defensible Space and Harden Your Home “Wildfire Preparedness Week” is May 2-8” Being proactive and prepared for wildfire is crucial to making our communities more resilient to the impacts of wildfire. You can dramatically increase your safety and the survivability of your home by […]
Panama City, FL…Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, completing NASA’s first commercial crew, long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. The return comes nearly six months after the crew members arrived at the microgravity laboratory and also marks the longest-duration mission of a crewed American spacecraft to date. NASA astronauts […]
Incline Village, NV…Six projects in 2021 on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest have been funded as part of the Great American Outdoors Act. These projects will improve visitor experience by reducing deferred maintenance backlogs and enhancing aging recreational infrastructure. The Forest received over $1.5 million for the following projects selected for this first round of funding. […]
Sacramento, CA…The State of California’s “Your Actions Save Lives” campaign, which provides Californians with information about how to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19, is partnering with local artists to reach disproportionately impacted communities throughout the state. The program features a variety of artwork with empowering public health messages of protecting one […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…May is both National Bicycle Safety Month, and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department is encouraging drivers to slow down when passing bicyclists, and asks bicyclists to be visible, predictable, and safe on the road. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be conducting special traffic enforcement details throughout the month of […]