USDA invests $25 billion to strengthen rural communities
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen R. Smith announced today that Rural Development invested nearly $25…
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HUD announces arrests of nearly 500 fraudsters and fugitives
Secretary Turner applauded the work of Operation Clean House, a multi-agency, multi-month law enforcement initiative targeting fugitives living in HUD-assisted…
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Senator Umberg, League of Women Voters, California Nurses join Yes on 4 to lay out stakes of California Fair Elections Act
Yesterday, Senator Tom Umberg, Dora Rose, Deputy Director of the League of Women Voters of California, and Sandy Reding, RN,…
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Great California ShakeOut Tour to stop in four California cities
Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system and encouraging Californians to be earthquake-prepared, the California Governor’s…
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Gallagher helps return nearly $6 million to North State taxpayers
Congressman James Gallagher announced Wednesday that his office helped return nearly $6 million to North State taxpayers through constituent casework…
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Data center builders continue to pour money into Yes on 45 campaign
Prologis, which is planning five data centers in San Jose alone, has contributed another $250,000 to the Yes on Proposition…
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Commissioner Lara highlights $2.5 billion in diverse spending by insurers as new data shows the power of outreach and engagement
California insurance companies reported spending more than $2.5 billion with over 4,300 diverse businesses in 2025 — including businesses owned…
Read more West Coast housing innovations spotlighted at HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) spotlighted multiple housing innovations and resources from the West Coast during the…
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Lightning fires on Plumas National Forest
Thunderstorms this week over the Plumas National Forest brought lightning over dry fuels with light precipitation and resulted in four…
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Garamendi joins California congressional democrats condemning Trump’s attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego
Today, Rep. John Garamendi joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, and 40 U.S. Representatives, and…
Read more More pro-housing groups refuse to support Prop 45
Prop 45 continues to fail to win the support of the state’s major pro-housing groups, including prominent organizations in the…
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Caltrans celebrates completion of first wildlife overcrossing in the North State
Caltrans District 2 joined state wildlife and natural resources officials Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a new wildlife overcrossing…
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California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., encourages Californians to vote early in the 2026 General Election
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., encourages eligible voters to return their completed ballot as soon as they…
Read more USDA announces $180 million seed sovereignty initiative to strengthen U.S. agricultural security
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a $180 million investment to launch the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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Secretary Rollins releases statement on President Trump dyed-diesel executive order signing
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has issued a statement on President Trump’s new executive order to provide relief for…
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