Distinguished American Statesman, 60th US Secretary of State George P. Shultz, Dies at 100

Distinguished American Statesman, 60th US Secretary of State George P. Shultz, Dies at 100

Stanford, CA…One of the most consequential policymakers of all time, having served three American presidents, George P. Shultz died Feb. 6 at age 100. Remembered as one of the most influential secretaries of state in our history, Shultz was a key player, alongside President Ronald Reagan, in changing the direction of history by using the tools […]

First Man to Beak the Sound Barrier, Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Has Passed Away at 97

First Man to Beak the Sound Barrier, Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Has Passed Away at 97

Grass Valley, CA…From Wikipedia…”Charles Elwood Yeager (February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot. In 1947, he became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight.  Yeager’s career began in World War II as a private in the United States Army Air Forces in 1941.[a] After serving […]

First Coronavirus, Covid 19 Death in California Has Occurred in Placer County

First Coronavirus, Covid 19 Death in California Has Occurred in Placer County

Roseville, CA…Placer County Public Health is reporting that a resident has died of COVID-19. The person, an elderly adult with underlying health conditions, was the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county and is now the first to die from the illness in California. “We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of […]

Sgt. 1st Class Javier Gutierrez & Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Rodriguez Gave Their Lives in Afghanistan

Sgt. 1st Class Javier Gutierrez & Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Rodriguez Gave Their Lives in Afghanistan

Washington, DC…The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Both soldiers died February 8, 2020 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, as a result of wounds sustained while engaged in combat operations. The incident is under investigation. The deceased are: Sgt. 1st Class* Javier Jaguar Gutierrez, 28, of […]

Actor Kirk Douglas 1916 – 2020 Passes Away at 103

Actor Kirk Douglas 1916 – 2020 Passes Away at 103

Hollywood, CA…”Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor, producer, director and author. A centenarian, he was one of the last surviving stars of the film industry’s Golden Age.[2] After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters, he made his film debut in The Strange […]

Legendary Journalist Cokie Roberts Dies at 75

Legendary Journalist Cokie Roberts Dies at 75

New York, NY…From ABC News…”ABC News President James Goldston sent the following note to the news division on the passing of Cokie Roberts this morning. I’m writing with very sad news. Our dear friend and colleague Cokie Roberts passed away this morning in Washington, surrounded by her family and closest friends. Cokie had a storied […]