Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Aberdeenshire, Scotland…The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. Thursday, 8 September 2022.
Dr. Fauci Ordered to Turn over Emails with Social Media Companies
Monroe, Louisiana….Judge Terry A. Doughty a United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana on Tuesday ordered Dr. Anthony Fauci and the White House Press Secretary to hand over their communications with social media companies. The ruling stems from a lawsuit alleging the Biden administration colluded with the companies to censor viewpoints that […]
Energy Emergency Alert 2 Declared to Protect Grid Reducing Energy use this Evening will be Key to Preventing Outages
Folsom, CA….The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 2, effective today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The emergency alert has been declared to help the grid secure more supplies and urge market participants to lower demand on the system. The state and much of the West is enduring […]
President Biden on FDA and CDC Authorizing Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
Washington, DC…This week, we begin a new phase in our COVID-19 response. We are launching a new vaccine – our first in almost two years – with a new approach. For most Americans, that means one COVID-19 shot, once a year, each fall. Starting this week, at tens of thousands of convenient pharmacies, doctor’s offices, […]
The Queen asks Mary Truss to Become Prime Minister & Form a New UK Administration
Aberdeenshire, Scotland…The Queen received Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle today. Her Majesty asked her to form a new Administration. Ms. Truss accepted Her Majesty’s offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. Ms. Truss is the 15th Prime Minister to serve during Her Majesty’s reign. The first was Winston Churchill in […]
Governor Newsom Tells us How to Reduce Energy Use & Extends Emergency Response to Increase Energy Supplies
Sacramento, CA…Heat wave on track to be California’s hottest and longest for September. With unprecedented demand on the grid, increased energy conservation is needed across all sectors this week. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Californians should conserve energy to reduce the risk of outages. With triple-digit temperatures forecasted through Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom […]
Rotating Power Outages are Now Possible to Protect Grid after Energy Emergency Alert (EEA)
Folsom, CA…The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 3, effective at 5:17 p.m. tonight, as electricity supplies run low in the face of record heat and demand. If necessary, the grid operator can now order rotating power outages to lower demand and stabilize the system. If outages are initiated, […]
As Heatwave Continues Across the State PG&E Urges Customers to Conserve
San Francisco, CA…As excessive heat continues to bake California and the West, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to encourage customers to reduce demand on the grid. With temperatures for Tuesday forecast to be, once again, into triple digits, PG&E is prepared in all manner to respond to heat-related power outages, should they occur. […]
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation for Increased Government Oversight of Working Conditions and Wages for Fast-Food Workers
Sacramento, CA…On Labor Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed landmark legislation to empower fast-food workers with new wage and workplace protections to support their health, safety and welfare. AB 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), authorizes the creation of the Fast Food Council comprised […]
President Biden Celebrating Labor Day and the Dignity of American Workers
Milwaukee, WI…Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) My name is Joe Biden. I am Jill Biden’s husband. (Applause.) And I want to start by saying: Any child under 12 years of age deserves a little extra ice cream or something for doing this. (Laughter.) This has got to be the most boring thing in the world for you, […]