Assemblymember Ramos championed the tax relief over several years and effort now pays off for military retirees This Veterans Day, California military retirees will be able to celebrate the day knowing they can claim a state tax exemption for their service because of a years-long effort by Assemblymember James C. Ramos and negotiations with Gov….
34 farm and agribusiness groups call for permanent labor-rate reform following DOL’s interim rule WASHINGTON, D.C.; October 14, 2025 – As Congress works to end the budget standoff that has shuttered the federal government, the nation’s farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency and permanence in fixing another crisis that keeps returning to…
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County families welcoming a new baby can also celebrate another milestone: their child’s very first scholarship. Through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), every child born in the state on or after July 1, 2022, automatically has a CalKIDS Scholarship Account waiting in their name — …
If you lost food due to this natural disaster, you may qualify for replacement benefits CalFresh customers who lost food purchased with their benefits due to the Rosa fire or related power outages must report their food loss by Tuesday, Sept. 2, to receive replacement benefits. The Rosa fire, which ignited on Aug. 4, 2025,…
Motion launches the “Keep Your Coverage” Campaign, connects residents to critical resources to help them maintain Medicaid and SNAP enrollment. LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, to…
Six beloved local grocers are now live on DoorDash Today, we’re excited to expand grocery delivery offerings across the country with the addition of six beloved local grocers. These new partners join DoorDash at a time when more consumers are ordering groceries through the platform than ever before.* Now available on DoorDash: Bi-Rite Market: A…
SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma has awarded over $3.2 billion in tax-exempt private activity bonds and over $417 million in federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for the development and rehabilitation of 8,789 affordable housing units in 79 projects throughout the state. The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) and the California…
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2024 – As cooler weather approaches, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) shares energy-saving tips and tools to help customers prepare their homes. “As we transition into the cooler months, SoCalGas is here to support our customers in managing their energy use and by participating in energy efficiency programs, while maintaining comfort…
EDD customers can choose the most convenient payment option for their needs What You Need to Know: Californians receiving unemployment, disability, or Paid Family Leave benefit payments can now enroll in direct deposit – a safe, fast, and convenient way for both existing and new claimants to receive payments automatically into a personal bank account….
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Key provisions from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-Calif.) bill, which he co-led with Representatives Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) and Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.-34), to support minority- and women-owned businesses were signed into law by President Joe Biden. The provisions from the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act, which were incorporated into the Federal…
FRESNO, Calif. –The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today celebrated the creation of more than 13,000 construction jobs helping build the nation’s first high-speed rail system, with more than 70 percent of those jobs going to residents of California’s Central Valley. *Numbers reflect jobs created in Central Valley counties where high-speed rail is under…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) announced that California was awarded over $1.8 billion in funding for broadband access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, a key component of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will help to deploy affordable, reliable high-speed Internet infrastructure to…
SACRAMENTO, CA(2/27/23)Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) announced today he received the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association’s 2023 State Elected Official Award from the association at the group’s annual Board of Directors Awards Banquet. “I am honored and proud to receive this award from the men and women who place their lives on the line to protect…
The First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Free Speech and Open Government Award: three journalists who strategically used public records to expose government misconduct and accountability failures. Some of this work resulted in significant government reforms. Through more than 50 public records requests, 15,000 pages of documents, and a…
California Volunteers, Office of the Governor seeks applicants passionate about fighting climate change for paid service positions in local communities across the state SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Volunteers, Office of the Governor wants champions of climate action to apply for the California Climate Action Corps paid service program which began recruitment today. “Tackling the climate…
Governor Newsom sends letter to federal agency requesting investigation into natural gas price spike SACRAMENTO – As millions of California families experience soaring gas utility bills, Governor Gavin Newsom took action today urging the federal government to investigate the recent price spike affecting the Western U.S. and highlighted the state’s action to provide relief to…
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 2/6/2023) – The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with Senator Cortese (SD-15), today announced the introduction of SB309: Religious Accommodations in Local and State Correctional and Detention Facilities. The bill, introduced by Senator Cortese and sponsored by CAIR-CA, aims to create a statewide policy ensuring…
Funding Includes $613 Million to Improve Grid Security and Reliability WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities (PDF, 175 KB) expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security. “These critical…
City Electric Supply opened the doors to its new branch in San Bernardino, California. San Bernardino, CA (October 31, 2022) — Located off the historic part of Route 66 sits San Bernardino. As one of the largest counties in the United States, covering over 20,000 square miles of land, a new local store comes to…
SACRAMENTO – On the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $6.5 billion investment to expand broadband infrastructure and enhance internet access for unserved and underserved communities, today construction began in rural San Diego County on the first leg of the 10,000-mile broadband network aimed at bringing high-speed internet services to all Californians, no matter where they…
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced today that Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2880 (AB 2880), authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), into law, which will extend the sunset date of the College Access Tax Credit Fund program by five years. The program is administered by the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA), chaired…
SACRAMENTO -– This year Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) continued his efforts championing a multitude of issues impacting not just his constituents, but all Californians. In total, he was successful at getting 8 bills approved by the Legislature, 6 of which were signed into law by the Governor before the bill signing deadline, which was this…
San Bernardino, CA- After encouraging the use of the response the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) had towards assisting the county for months, Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. alongside his colleagues on the County Board Supervisors approved a series of initial community investments that will enhance the lives of our youth in the cities of Rialto…
Philip Michael Thomas, the handsome star of the 80’s hit TV show, Miami Vice, was an instant heartthrob when his smile landed on the small screen. Women everywhere were commenting on his mocha brown skin, dreamy eyes and curly hair. Now it seems his good looks and talent have passed on to his children. Philip…
Accomplished corporate diversity expert will lead SVB’s efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the innovation sector SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SVB, the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced Tosh Ernest has been named Head of Access to Innovation, SVB’s signature initiative…