South Lake Tahoe, CA…The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the U.S. Forest Service remind citizens visiting or living in the high country and foothills that fall is the time of year for increased bear foraging activity and more human and bear encounters are possible. California black bears are typically active and foraging […]
Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, All American hearts are united with the people of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands who have faced terrible devastation in the wake of two catastrophic hurricanes. We are working night and day in cooperation with territorial and local authorities to assist those in need, to help save and sustain lives, […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, I would like to begin by continuing to send our prayers to all of those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. From Texas to Louisiana to Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, we are coordinating closely with local authorities to help everyone impacted by these catastrophic storms. […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, As Hurricane Irma approaches, my Administration is working closely with our state and local partners to help save lives, protect families, and assist those in need. This is a storm of absolutely historic destructive potential. I ask everyone in the storm’s path to be vigilant, and to heed all recommendations from […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today expressed disappointment in the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s (JLAC) denial of his request for an audit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), specifically the monies collected from the fire tax. Senator Gaines was able to generate strong, bi-partisan support for the audit, however, […]
Washington, DC…My Fellow Americans, I had the profound honor this week of addressing American troops at Fort Myer and speaking to thousands of veterans at the American Legion National Convention. Today I want to speak to all Americans about what we can learn from the men and women of our incredible Armed Forces. Every person […]
Barcelona, ES….A day of terror in Spain with 13 killed and 80 injured when a terrorist driver plowed his rented van into people along a 1/3 mile section of street. Hours later just over an hour’s drive to the south law enforcement prevented another van attack but ended up in a gunfight with a cell […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Hurley. Secretary Mnuchin, Secretary Mattis, Secretary Shulkin, Senator Stabenow, Congressman Upton, and members of the Armed Forces: Thank you for joining us as we award our nation’s highest military honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan. Today, we pay tribute to a veteran who […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Next Monday, July 31, 2017, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin the final phase of the Burke Creek Highway 50 Crossing and Realignment Project near Kahle Drive in Stateline, Nevada. The project to restore the Burke Creek channel and adjacent marsh aims to decrease the amount […]
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans, This past week, we have celebrated, saluted, and honored American heroes who have devoted their lives to God, Family, and Country. Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford, we saluted those who will defend our flag on the newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the history of our world. In Ohio, I […]
