SACRMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger late yesterday (Sept. 30) signed AB 1602 by Assembly Speaker John Pérez (D-Los Angeles) and SB 900 by Senator Elaine Alquist (D-Santa Clara) creating the California Health …
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Nava Holds Hearing on Threats Posed by Oil and Gas Production Along California Coastline
GOLETA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The City of Goleta hosted an oversight hearing today conducted by Assemblymember Pedro Nava, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, to examine the long term …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Extend Foster Care Benefits to Age 21, Improve California’s Foster Care System
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced he has signed legislation to improve the lives of children and youth in California’s foster care system including AB 12 by Assemblymember Jim Beall (D-San …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today he has signed SB 657 by Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) to help eliminate slavery and human trafficking from product supply chains. “Human trafficking …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Provide Students with Fresh, Free Drinking Water in Schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Building on his efforts to reduce childhood obesity and provide healthy alternatives in schools, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced he has signed legislation to provide students with access to fresh, …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Awards Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to 10 Law Enforcement Officers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 28) awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, California’s highest public safety award, to 10 law enforcement officers for their outstanding commitment to the …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Signing SB 1399
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 28) issued the following statement announcing he signed SB 1399 by Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) to allow the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Fish and Game Appointment of Jack Baylis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointment: Jack Baylis, 53, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the Fish and Game Commission. He has been the U.S. group executive of …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Bills to Guarantee CSU Admission to Community College Graduates
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — To increase access to the California State University (CSU) system, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed SB 1440 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) and AB 2302 by Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino). “These …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Approves Legislation to Transform, Improve IT Governance and Infrastructure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Schwarzenegger today signed AB 2408, by Assemblymember Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) and Assemblymember Alyson Huber (D-El Dorado Hills), to improve the state’s information technology (IT) infrastructure, increase government efficiency …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Urges Legislature to Take Action to Bar Felony Caregivers from IHSS Program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Friday, Sept. 24, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sent the following letter to legislative leaders urging them to take immediate action to bar felons convicted of theft, rape and other serious …
California Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Adam’s Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after signing AB 1280, also known as Adam’s Law, by Assemblymember Mike Villines (R-Clovis), which creates harsher penalties for anyone that causes …
Calif. Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Keep Drunk Drivers Off the Road
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed AB 1601 by Assemblymember Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), which authorizes judges to revoke, for up to ten years, the license of any person convicted of …
Calif. Bills Championed by Father of Amber Dubois Signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Recently, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a package of bills authored by Assemblymembers Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) and Paul Cook (R-Yucaipa), and sponsored by Moe Dubois, the father of 14-year-old Amber …
California Recovery Task Force Director Rick Rice Applauds Energy Commission on Approval of $33 Million Award for Energy Program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Recovery Task Force Director Rick Rice yesterday (Sept. 22) issued the following statement regarding the California Energy Commission’s approval of $33 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Approval of Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 22) applauded the California Energy Commission (CEC) vote to approve the construction of BrightSource Energy’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System which will produce 370 megawatt …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments for 9.21.10
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: James Burleson, 43, of Petaluma, has been reappointed to the Sonoma-Marin County Fair Board of Directors (4th District Agricultural Association), where he …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Asian Nations’ Interest in California High-Speed Rail Service
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 16) issued the following statement following his trip to Asia, where each of the three countries he visited expressed strong interest in helping to fund …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments for Sept. 9, 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced the following appointments: Cleotha Adams, 54, of Marysville, has been reappointed to the Corrections Standards Authority, where he has served as a member since 2006. …
Calif. Governor Schwarzenegger Leads Asia Trade Mission to Promote California, Boost Economy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday departed for a six-day trade mission to Asia in order to grow California’s economy and create jobs. Leading multiple delegations of business leaders, the Governor will …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces New Clean Energy Jobs Website
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 9) issued the following statement on a new state website that provides California with resources for jobs in such growing, sustainable industries as renewable energy, …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letters Requesting SB 847 and AB 185
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 9) sent a letter to legislative leaders requesting that they immediately send Senate Bill 847 to his desk, which will allow for the allocation of the …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Chelsea’s Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — To better protect California children from violent sexual predators, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 9) announced he signed AB 1844, also known as Chelsea’s Law, named after Chelsea King, by …
California Recovery Task Force Director Congratulates Recipients of Over $3.6 Million in Recovery Act Funds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Recovery Task Force Director Rick Rice yesterday (Sept. 1) issued the following statement after over $3.6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds were awarded by …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2010 as Disaster Preparedness Month
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 1) proclaimed September 2010 as Disaster Preparedness Month in California and urged all Californians to take action now to prepare their families and communities for …
Assemblymember Hall Legislation to Create a New School and Park in South Los Angeles Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R- California) has signed AB 1732 into law by Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles), which will facilitate the construction of a new …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Results of Largest Parole Sweep in Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and a task force of federal and regional law enforcement agencies to announce the results …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments for Aug. 20, 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Ph.D., 55, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee. Since 2007, she has …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Improved Heat Regulations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to adopt revisions to the Heat Illness Prevention standard: “These amendments will better …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Deploys National Guard Troops to California-Mexico Border
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced the first of 224 soldiers and airmen have completed their training to go operational in the field with border patrol agents, with expectations of becoming …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Award of $200 Million in Broadband Grants for California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the following statement after it was announced that California was awarded over $200 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) grants by the …
Social Worker Incentive Legislation Passed by California State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) announced today that his measure, Assembly Bill 2167, the Social Worker Loan Repayment Act, passed the State Senate with bipartisan support. “California social workers will …
Calif. Governor Schwarzenegger Launches Nation’s Largest Telehealth Network
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday joined U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra and a diverse group of statewide health care and technology agencies at the University of California (UC), Davis Cancer …
Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III Named Chairman of Governmental
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Speaker John A. Pérez (D- Los Angeles) today named Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D – Los Angeles) Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization. The Assembly …
Legislation to Address California Nursing Shortage Moves Forward
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymembers Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) and Juan Arambula (D-Fresno), announced today that their measure (Assembly Bill 867) to address a severe nursing shortage in California was approved by the Senate …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to Insurance Commissioner Poizner on Workers’ Compensation Rates
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent the following letter to Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner regarding an approximately 30 percent increase in the workers’ compensation claims cost benchmark that the Workers’ Compensation …
California Recovery Task Force Director Issues Statement on Allocation of $156 Million in Recovery Act Funds to School Districts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Yesterday (Monday), California Recovery Task Force Director Rick Rice issued the following statement after over $156 million in education funds from the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) were made available …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Executive Order Due to Kern County Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued an executive order providing additional assistance to those affected by the wildfires in Kern County, including suspending fees to replace important documents such as birth …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Broadband Projects Awarded to California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced over $15 million in broadband project awards for infrastructure projects in California to be funded …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Proposition 8 Ruling
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker issued a ruling invalidating Proposition 8: “Judge Walker had the great responsibility of deciding whether Proposition 8 …
Joint Green Chemistry Hearing Examines Elimination of Toxics from the Marketplace
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Assembly’s environmental and health committees met yesterday in a special joint hearing to discuss the information gap that prevents consumers from finding safe, healthy alternatives to toxic consumer products …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Releases PSA to Remind Drivers of Move Over, Slow Down Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released a public service announcement (PSA) in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to alert and remind motorists of …
San Diego Passport Agency to Open in 2011
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The U.S. Department of State will host a tour of the future site of the San Diego Passport Agency on August 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. PDT. Anticipated guests …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Adoption of Common Core State Standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement applauding the California State Board of Education’s unanimous vote to adopt the Common Core State Standards:“Since coming into office, I have made …
Farm Worker Health Act Passed by Senate Appropriations Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assembly Bill 1963, the Farm Worker Health Act, authored by Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, successfully passed the Senate …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds PUC Decision to Help Spur Electric Vehicle Charging Market
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today applauded the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision to not regulate companies that sell electric vehicle charging services to the public as “public utilities,” pursuant to …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency, Issues Executive Order to Impose Furloughs Due to Cash Crisis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Schwarzenegger issued an order today directing state agencies to re-institute furlough Fridays until a new budget is in place. The order for state workers to take three furlough days …
California Recovery Task Force Launches Interactive Feature on Website
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California Recovery Task Force today announced a new feature on its website, recovery.ca.gov, which allows Californians to map where money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments for 7.26.10
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: First, Jody Belgard Akimoto, 52, of Watsonville, has been reappointed to the Santa Cruz County Fair Board of Directors (14th District Agricultural …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Celebrates ADA 20th Anniversary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first comprehensive federal civil rights act for persons with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued Executive Order …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Governors’ Global Climate Summit 3 To Be Held At UC Davis This Fall
DAVIS, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Building on the accomplishments made at the first two Governors’ Global Climate Summits in 2009 and 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday announced he will host the Governors’ Global Climate …
Calif. Governor Schwarzenegger Sends Letter Urging Support for Disaster Relief Funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday sent the following letter to members of the California Congressional Delegation urging them to fully fund the Disaster Relief Fund, which would provide California vital federal …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds U.S. Senate for Upholding the U.S. EPA’s Authority on Climate Change
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate for blocking the Murkowski resolution and upholding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to fight global climate …
Calif. Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Trade Mission to Asia
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced on Tuesday that he will lead a trade mission to China, Japan and South Korea in the fall. The trade mission will be conducted from September …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to California Congressional Delegation on Extension of Enhanced Medicaid Funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Friday (June 4), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sent the following letter to the California Congressional Delegation urging their support in extending the temporary enhanced Federal Medicaid Assistance Payment for California …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to Senator Steinberg Regarding Negotiations with Public Employee Unions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Friday (June 4), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sent the following letter to Senator Steinberg expressing his support of good faith negotiations with California’s public employee unions regarding employment contracts and …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments to Academic Content Standards Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Friday (June 4), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the following appointments to the Academic Content Standards Commission: Steven Dunlap, 30, of Riverside, has served the Riverside Unified School District since 2005, …
Toxic Lead Shot Ban in State Wildlife Management Areas Passes Calif. Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) announced the passage of Assembly Bill 2223, which will ban the use of toxic lead shot in California’s 667,000 acre network of State Wildlife Management …
Farm Worker Health Act Passed by Calif. State Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Farm Worker Health Act, Assembly Bill 1963, authored by Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, successfully passed the State …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Release of Common Core Standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers released the final Common Core State Standards for English-language …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Prohibit Violent Felons from Possessing Body Armor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after signing SB 408 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), which prohibits violent felons from possessing body armor such as bullet proof vests: “Public …
Compton Votes for Community Control of Its Police Resources
CLAREMONT, Calif. — Edward Professional Advisors announces that in a close, but historic vote late last night, the Compton City Council voted 3-2 to establish a new Compton Community Police Department. After 10 years of receiving police services from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Compton City Council voted last night to establish a […]
Gov. Schwarzenegger Submits California’s Race to the Top Phase Two Application for $700 million in Recovery Act Funds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed California’s Race to the Top Phase Two application which could provide up to $700 million in much-needed funding to our schools through the America Recovery …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Dan Schnur Chair of Fair Political Practices Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Dan Schnur as chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). “The people of California deserve a political environment that is fair …
Nava’s Calif. Foreclosure Prevention Legislation Passes Key Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assembly Bill 1639, a key piece of foreclosure prevention legislation authored by Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbra), cleared a hurdle last week when it was passed by the Assembly Appropriations …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Administration to take Action on SOMB Recommendations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday directed his Administration to take action on recommendations provided by the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) after reviewing the John Albert Gardner case. “Public safety is …
Calif. Measure to Revitalize Jordan Downs and Nickerson Gardens Communities in Watts Approved by State Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California State Assembly today approved AB 1641 by Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles), which would designate the communities of Jordan Downs and Nickerson Gardens …
California Cat Declawing/Devocalizing Measure Passed by Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assembly Bill 2743, authored by Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), which will make it illegal for a landlord in California to require cat declawing or devocalization as a condition of …
22 States Join California’s Fight Against Federal Judges Forcing Program Eliminations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — $2.4 billion of cuts approved by the legislature and signed by the Governor have been tied up by federal judges, forcing California state officials to consider the wholesale elimination of …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Following Senate Confirmation of Finance Director Ana Matosantos
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Ana Matosantos as director of the Department of Finance: “I congratulate Ana on her confirmation as California’s …
Los Angeles Gun Buyback Takes Over 2500 Firearms Off The Streets
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck yesterday announced the results of the 2010 Gun Buyback program. In it’s second year, the day long effort collected 2,511 firearms …
Legislative Leaders Announce Package of Measures to Calif. Close Tax Loopholes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Legislators held a State Capitol News Conference today to announce the introduction of a package of bills to close “fat cat” tax loopholes and corporate giveaways. Assemblymembers Pedro Nava …
Bass/Hall Bill to Reopen Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital Approved by Assembly Health Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Assembly Health Committee today approved AB 2599 jointly authored by Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D- Baldwin Hills) and Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles). AB …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Celebrates First Phase Completion of Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project to Green the Grid
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today celebrated the completion of the first phase of Southern California Edison’s Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project, the first major transmission project in California to be constructed specifically …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces State will Contract with Federal Government to Cover High-Risk, Uninsured Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announcing his intention to contract with the federal government to operate a temporary health insurance …
Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Senate Confirmation of Abel Maldonado as Calif. Lt. Governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the State Senate confirmed Abel Maldonado as Lieutenant Governor: “I commend the California State Senate for acting quickly and setting partisanship …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins Trust for Public Land to Announce Public-Private Partnership to Save Hollywood Sign
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined the Trust for Public Land (TPL) to announce it has secured the necessary funding to purchase Cahuenga Peak, the 138 acres of land surrounding the …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Hear California’s Ban of Violent Video Game Sales
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court decided to review Schwarzenegger v. Video Software Dealers, a case on California’s law that would ban the …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for California Due to Baja Calif. Earthquake Damage
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent a letter to President Barack Obama through Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX Regional Administrator Nancy Ward requesting a disaster declaration for the state of …
Ca. Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Employment Report
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Employment Development Department released employment numbers for the month of March: “I am encouraged by the news that the state …
Nava Announces Introduction of Corporate Political Expenditure Accountability Act
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) and the California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG) announced today the introduction of the Corporate Political Expenditure Accountability Act. The measure will hold corporations accountable …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California Has Exceeded Its Target to Reduce State Fleet
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Following through on his efforts to reduce unnecessary, wasteful state spending and improve government efficiency, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the state moved swiftly, in less than a year, …
California Recovery Task Force Director Herb K. Schultz Issues Statement on Inspector General’s Findings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Recovery Task Force Director and Senior Advisor to the Governor Herb K. Schultz issued the following statement after California Recovery Act Inspector General Laura Chick released a review of …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Richard Rice Director of the California Recovery Task Force
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Richard Rice as director of the California Recovery Task Force and also thanked Herb K. Schultz for his service. Schultz has been …
Ca. Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Resignation of FPPC Chairman Ross Johnson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Chairman Ross Johnson: “As chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission, Ross has worked …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Provide Greater Assistance to Calif. Homeowners
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed SB 401 by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis), legislation that will bring much of our state tax policy in line with federal policy while specifically providing …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds $333,000 Grant to Find New Uses for NUMMI Facility
FREMONT, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded a $333,000 grant to the city of Fremont to support the reuse and revitalization of …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Superior Court Appointments for 4.08.10
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Tara M. Desautels to a judgeship in the Alameda County Superior Court. Desautels, 38, of San Francisco, has served Pillsbury …
Calif. California Recovery Task Force Director Issues Statement and Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Education
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Recovery Task Force Director Herb K. Schultz issued the following statement and sent the following letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to a March 4, 2010 …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Job Creation at SKECHERS Groundbreaking
RIVERSIDE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today attended the groundbreaking of the new, state-of-the-art SKECHERS North American Operations Headquarters at the Highland Fairview Corporate Park in Riverside County. Upon completion, the SKECHERS facility …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Sex Offender Management Board to Review Gardner Case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today directed the Sex Offender Management Board to review the John Albert Gardner case to determine where systemic changes or improvements can be made to better protect …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Persistently Lowest-Achieving Schools List
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California State Board of Education voted to approve a list identifying five percent of the state’s persistently lowest-achieving schools as …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Unveils Partnership with Microsoft to Offer Job Training to Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that California will join forces with Microsoft to provide free technology training to thousands of Californians. Through Elevate America, Microsoft’s innovative program to enhance the …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Celebrates Success of Bank on California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Announces Over 100,000 Accounts Opened, Sacramento, Santa Ana Latest to Join Program. Emphasizing the importance of providing Californians access to resources that help secure financial stability, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Bill Leonard Secretary of State and Consumer Services Agency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Bill Leonard as secretary of the State and Consumer Services Agency (SCSA). “Bill Leonard has served as an elected public official in …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs CDCR to Retain All Sex Offender Parole Files
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today directed the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to retain all files on sex offender parolees going forward and to make as much information as …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Actions to Fight Obesity, Promote Healthy Living
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Following a moderated discussion with President Clinton at the Governor’s 2010 Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity: Actions for Healthy Living, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced eight specific actions he will …
Calif. Assemblymember Nava Calls for Ban on Toxic Lead Shot in State Wildlife Areas
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Earlier today, Assemblymember Pedro Nava announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 2223, which will ban the use of toxic lead shot in California’s 627,000 acre network of State Wildlife Areas. …
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Convenes 2010 Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity: Actions for Healthy Living
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Joined by President Bill Clinton, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today convened the Governor’s 2010 Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity: Actions for Healthy Living at The California Endowment in Los …
Regional Industry Grants Provided To 10 Regions Across California, More Than $2 Million Fund Job Training Programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California Recovery Task Force on Friday announced the 10 recipients of nearly $2.2 million in Regional Industry Clusters of Opportunity Grants (RICOG). These grants will bolster regional economic competitiveness …