USDA and the U.S. Small Business Administration Strengthen Partnership to Create Jobs and Economic Growth in Rural America

RENO, Nev., Nov. 20, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Small Business Administration … Read More

Amtrak San Joaquins to run special discounted trains to Allensworth State Historic Park for 2023 Rededication, October 14

Trains will bring visitors to celebrate site unique to California’s African American history (Stockton, CA) – Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is holding a celebratory “re-dedication” event on Saturday, October … Read More

Governor Newsom Calls for Federal Investigation of High Natural Gas Prices As California Provides Relief 

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 … Read More

CAIR-CA Sponsors Religious Accommodations Bill in Local, State Correctional and Detention Facilities 

(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 … Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure

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 … Read More

Board of Supervisors Vote 5-0 in Response to American Rescue Plan Act funding towards Outdoor Community Healing Projects

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 … Read More