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Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Coordinated Recovery Effort for Southern California Mudslides
'); document.write('In response to a destructive mudslide and debris flow that damaged and destroyed homes in Southern California this past weekend, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger directed his departments and agencies to continue working closely with local, state and federal authorities to help those impacted recover. Yesterday, he toured the affected areas and was briefed on the coordinated cleanup effort. "I promised the residents and local officials that the state will do all we can to respond to this staggering situation," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "My agencies have kept our commitment to the people of Southern California and are currently working around the clock on everything from removing debris to rounding up volunteers to assist with the recovery effort." Last August\'s Station Fire burned over 160,577 acres (251 ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Tours Damage, Receives Briefing on Status of Recovery Efforts Following Southern California Mud and Debris Slide
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today visited La Cañada Flintridge in Los Angeles County to tour damage caused by a mud and debris slide and receive a briefing on the status of recovery efforts. The mud and debris slide occurred yesterday after a large rain cell traveled through the area, which is also the site of the burn area caused by the 2009 Station Fire. “My Administration works year-round to ensure that our state is ready for any emergency that may strike California.” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “We have the best emergency response teams from local and state agencies in place working to protect the lives and property of all Californians. I encourage everyone, especially those living around burn areas that have resulted from recent fires, to monitor the latest ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Discusses California National Guard Change of Command in Weekly Radio Address
'); document.write('English and Spanish audio links and transcripts of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger\'s weekly radio address are below. English: The 3-minute, 2-second address is available at http://gov.ca.gov/mp3/press/GovAddressNationalGuard020510_mus.mp3. The file is 1.21 MB. A “clean” version of the address is available at http://gov.ca.gov/mp3/press/GovAddressNationalGuard020510_dry.mp3. The file is 1.15MB. Spanish: The 3-minute, 21-second address is available at http://gov.ca.gov/mp3/press/GovAddressNationalGuard020510_mus.mp3. The file is 1.34 MB. A “clean” version of the address is available at http://gov.ca.gov/mp3/press/GovAddressNationalGuard020510_span_dry.mp3. The file is 1.28MB. Governor Schwarzenegger: Hello, this is Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with another California Report. There is so much I love about being Governor of this great state. ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on El Cajon Soldier
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sgt. Mark A. Stets of El Cajon: “Maria and I join all Californians in expressing our sadness over the death of Staff Sergeant Mark Stets. Mark was a courageous soldier who willingly put himself in harm’s way while protecting our country. We are forever grateful for his service and together we honor his sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark’s family, friends and fellow soldiers as they mourn this tremendous loss.” Stets, 39, died February 3 in Timagara, Pakistan from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. Stets was assigned to the 8th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne), 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne), U.S. Army, Fort ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: James Bell, 36, of Ridgecrest, has been appointed to the Desert Empire Fair Board. He has been an electrical engineer for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Naval Air Workforce Center since January 2010 and has owned and operated Bell Enterprises since 2004. Previously, Bell was an electrical engineer for the U.S. Department of Defense from 1997 to 2004. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Bell is a Republican. Stephanie Clauss, 42, of Sacramento, has been appointed chief deputy general counsel for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Since 2007, she has served as assistant chief counsel in CDCR’s Office of Legal Affairs. Previously, Clauss served CDCR as a staff ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Senate Rules Committee Recommending Maldonado?s Confirmation as Lieutenant Governor
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the Senate Rules Committee recommended to vote in favor of confirming Senator Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria) as Lieutenant Governor: “Today the Senate Rules Committee put Californians ahead of politics and exercised its constitutional duty by recommending that Senator Abel Maldonado be confirmed as Lieutenant Governor. Senator Maldonado is an outstanding public servant who has worked across the political aisle to accomplish great things on behalf of all Californians. I applaud Senator Darrell Steinberg for his leadership during the confirmation process and I urge the full Senate to confirm Senator Maldonado as quickly as possible.” The confirmation will now go to a full vote of the Senate.'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Thanks Secretary Glen Thomas for His Service
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement thanking Secretary of Education Dr. Glen Thomas for his dedicated service to California after the Secretary announced his retirement: “Glen has been a wonderful public servant during his tenure as Secretary of Education. From helping California win landmark reforms to improve our schools and make us highly competitive for President Obama’s Race to the Top funding competition to his work on my first-in-the-nation Digital Textbooks Initiative, Glen has given this position his all and I thank him for his dedication. I wish Glen all the best as he leaves his post to spend more time with his family.” Dr. Thomas was appointed Secretary of Education on January 21, 2009. The Governor’s Administration will begin actively looking ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to California Congressional Delegation Urging Continued Fight for What California is Owed
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent the following letter to members of the California Congressional Delegation to encourage them to continue to fight for what California is owed from the federal government: February 2, 2010 Dear Members of the California Congressional Delegation, Last month, our legislative leaders and I traveled to Washington, DC, to meet with you and other administration officials to press California’s case for reestablishing a fair relationship with our federal partners. Since then, President Obama unveiled a budget proposal for fiscal year 2011 that recognizes the difficulty many states face due to the economic crisis and, for California, represents only a down payment on what we are owed. As you know, the President’s budget is ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Concord Soldier
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Pfc. Scott G. Barnett of Concord: "Maria and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Private First Class Scott Barnett. Scott was a brave soldier who dedicated his life to protecting his fellow citizens. He served our nation proudly and on behalf of all Californians, we honor his sacrifice. Our hearts are with Scott\'s family, friends and fellow soldiers during this difficult time." Barnett, 24, died January 28 in Tallil, Iraq, of injuries sustained while supporting combat operations. Barnett was assigned to the 412th Aviation Support Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, U.S. Army, Katterbach, Germany. In honor of Pfc. Barnett, Capitol flags will be flown ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. David J. Smith of Frederick, MD: “Sergeant David Smith was a committed Marine who fought courageously to preserve the freedom of our country. Maria and I join all Californians in expressing our sadness over his death and honoring his bravery and selflessness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to David’s family and fellow Marines during this difficult time.” Smith, 25, died January 26 from wounds received January 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Smith was assigned to 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, CA. In honor of Sgt. Smith, Capitol flags will be flown at ?'); document.write('
Recovery Task Force Director Issues Statement On Bureau of State Audits Findings
'); document.write('California Recovery Task Force Director Herb K. Schultz today issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of State Audits report on the Department of Community Services and Development America Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) Weatherization Program: “The Task Force has proactively worked with the Department of Community Services and Development to improve internal spending controls and streamline contract approvals that the initial audit findings found to be inadequate. To date, the department has weatherized 210 units with an additional 790 in the pipeline, putting the department well on track to reach its goal by September 2010. The Recovery Task Force is committed to making sure that California does not leave one dollar of Recovery Act funding on the table.”'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints Brigadier General Mary J. Kight Adjutant General of the California National Guard
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Brigadier General Mary J. Kight as the first female adjutant general of the California National Guard and first African-American female National Guard adjutant general in the nation. He also thanked General William H. Wade II for his years of dedicated service. “Brigadier General Mary Kight is a proven courageous, loyal and honorable leader. She has a long and distinguished history of service to our state and nation and I am proud to have her as the first female adjutant general of our military forces here in California,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “I am confident that with General Kight’s leadership, the California National Guard will continue to be fully prepared, standing ready and able to assist our local communities and our ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on California Supreme Court Ruling on Jessica?s Law
'); document.write('Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Supreme Court ruled to uphold the residency restrictions in Proposition 83, also known as Jessica’s Law, which took effect on November 8, 2006: “The voters passed this important initiative to help protect our communities and our children from sexual predators and I am pleased the court ruled today to uphold the will of the people. As Governor, my single greatest priority is to protect the safety and well-being of all Californians, and this ruling allows the state to continue implementing this important public safety measure. My Administration will continue to do everything within our power to protect California’s children and families from the threat of sexual predators including defending Jessica’s law.” The California Department ?'); document.write('
Recovery Task Force Releases Preliminary Report Of Funds Managed By State Government
'); document.write('The California Recovery Task Force today announced that quarter two reports on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) have been submitted as required by the federal government on spending and jobs funded. State departments uploaded information before the federal deadline of 11:59 p.m. on January 29, 2010, as part of an ongoing commitment to provide Californians the highest level of transparency ever associated with government spending. "My Administration continues to work around the clock to pump Recovery Act funding into the economy to spur job growth and help those impacted by the economic downturn," said Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. "California continues to report and track all of the dollars coming into the state to ensure that Californians see how quickly and effectively those dollars are being spent." ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Discusses High-Speed Rail Recovery Act Award in Weekly Radio Address
'); document.write('English and Spanish audio and transcripts of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s weekly radio address are below. English: The 3-minute, 30-second address is available at http://gov.ca.gov/mp3/press/01292010_address_highspeedrail.mp3. The file is 1.4 MB. Spanish: The 4-minute, 5-second address is available at http://gov.ca.gov/mp3/press/01292010_address_highspeedrail_spanish.mp3. The file is 1.63 MB. Governor Schwarzenegger: Hello, this is Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with another California Report. This week, we received some great news from Washington. I am proud to say that the President and Congress made a major commitment to high-speed rail in California. They awarded California more stimulus funding for high-speed rail, than any other state in the nation. ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Directs State Agencies to Take Aggressive Action to Investigate Possible Environmental And Health Issues in Kettleman City
'); document.write('Gov. Schwarzenegger today directed his Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California’s Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to send experts to Kettleman City to expand their investigation into what could be causing an abnormal percentage of birth defects in the small farming town in Kings County. “There is nothing more important than the health and safety of the public,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “My administration is committed to the community of Kettleman City and will use our resources to conduct a thorough investigation to provide these hard-working people with answers and the peace of mind they deserve.” The investigation will include interviews with families in Kettleman City who have children with birth defects, the scientific review of soil samples and a full examination of medical records. ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Celebrates Largest High-Speed Rail Recovery Act Award in Nation Coming to California
'); document.write('Governor’s Leadership Secures Over $2.3 Billion for High-Speed Rail, Overall Project Estimated to Generate Up to 600,000 Jobs Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was joined today in Fresno by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation John Porcari as well as other government, labor, business and environmental leaders to celebrate California being awarded more than $2.3 billion of the $8 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment (Recovery Act) funding President Obama made available to states for high-speed intercity rail. California received more funding than any other state in the nation. The building of California’s Anaheim-to-San Francisco high-speed train system is estimated to bring up to 600,000 jobs throughout the state. “I fought for this investment because it means jobs, jobs, jobs for hardworking Californians,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “The ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Welcomes Home California Task Force 2
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement welcoming home California’s specially-trained Urban Search and Rescue Team, California Task Force 2, after they were dispatched to aid the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti: “On behalf of all Californians, I welcome home the members of California Task Force 2. These brave men and women answered the call to duty and responded to one of the largest international crises ever seen. Their work is heroic and together, we express our admiration, pride and deepest gratitude for their critical service in Haiti, and for courageously representing our state throughout this crisis.”'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Colleen Sterne to Santa Barbara County Superior Court
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Colleen K. Sterne to a judgeship in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court. Sterne, 51, of Santa Barbara, has served as a commissioner for the Santa Barbara County Superior Court since 2003. Previously, she had a dispute resolution law practice from 2000 to 2003 and worked for Henderson and Borgeson as an associate then partner from 1988 to 2000. Sterne earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Santa Barbara College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge J. William McLafferty. Sterne is registered decline-to-state. The compensation for this position is $178,789.'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Seth Hoyt Jr. to San Joaquin County Superior Court
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Seth R. Hoyt Jr. to a judgeship in the San Joaquin County Superior Court. Hoyt, 39, of Ione, has been a court commissioner for the San Joaquin County Superior Court since 2008. Previously, he was a deputy district attorney for the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office from 1997 to 2008. Hoyt earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University. He fills the vacancy created by the disability retirement of Judge Cinda Sanchez Fox. Hoyt is a Republican. The compensation for this position is $178,789.'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Lawrence Brown to Sacramento County Superior Court
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Lawrence G. Brown to a judgeship in the Sacramento County Superior Court. Brown, 45, of Sacramento, has served the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District as executive assistant U.S. attorney since 2009 and previously was first assistant then acting/interim executive assistant U.S. attorney from 2003 to 2009. He served the California District Attorneys Association as executive director from 1996 to 2003 and deputy executive director from 1994 to 1996. Prior to that, Brown was a deputy district attorney for the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office from 1989 to 1994. He earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law, a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis and an Associate of Arts ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Peter Wilson to Orange County Superior Court
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Peter J. Wilson to a judgeship in the Orange County Superior Court. Wilson, 56, of Corona Del Mar, has served as vice president and associate general counsel for the Irvine Company since January 2010. Previously, he served as a partner and of counsel for Latham and Watkins from 1992 to January 2010, where he previously was an associate from 1986 to 1991. Wilson served as a barrister from 1980 to 1985 and as a prosecutor from 1977 to 1979 for South Africa’s Department of Justice. He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree and Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Rhodes University. Wilson will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Jeffrey Sundvold on January 31, 2010. Wilson ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Joseph Soldani to Madera County Superior Court
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Joseph A. Soldani to a judgeship in the Madera County Superior Court. Soldani, 60, of Fresno, has been a part-time sole practitioner since 2007. Previously, he was the city attorney with Madera City Attorney’s Office from 1993 to 2003 and a deputy city attorney for the Fresno City Attorney’s Office from 1988 to 1993. Soldani served the Madera County District Attorney’s Office as an assistant district attorney from 1985 to 1988 and a deputy district attorney from 1981 to 1985. Prior to that, he was a law clerk for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District from 1980 to 1981. Soldani earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Humphreys College School of Law, a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Announces California Receives Largest High-Speed Rail Recovery Act Award in the Nation
'); document.write('Governor’s Leadership Secures More Than $2.3 Billion for California, Investment to Boost Job Creation and Stimulate Economy Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that California has been awarded more than $2.3 billion of the $8 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment (Recovery Act) funding President Obama made available to states nationally for high-speed intercity rail – more funding than any other state in the nation. Government, labor, business and environmental leaders throughout California united in support of the state’s proposal because it will create jobs and stimulate our economy while laying the foundation for California’s 21st century transportation system and improving our mobility, quality of life and environment. The building of the Anaheim-to-San Francisco high-speed train system is estimated to bring up to 600,000 jobs throughout every region ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras and Imperial Counties Due to Severe Winter Storms
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a state of emergency in Calaveras and Imperial counties due to a series of winter storms that began on January 17 which damaged public and private facilities, closed roads, and required emergency response and debris clean-up. On Friday, Governor Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in San Bernardino County due to a series of winter storms that closed roads, caused widespread utility outages, damaged at least 124 homes and required people to relocate to emergency shelters. Acting Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. also proclaimed a state of emergency last week in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Francisco and Siskiyou counties due to a series of winter storms that have brought high winds and significant amounts ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: Samara Ashley, 31, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the Board of Behavioral Sciences. She has served as director of government affairs for the Port of Long Beach since 2007. Previously, Ashley was an account executive for Cerrell Associates from 2004 to 2007, district field representative for Senator Betty Karnette from 2002 to 2004 and social service director and case manager for California Care Center from 1999 to 2002. She is a member of the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce, Women’s Transportation Seminar and American Association of Port Authorities. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Ashley is a Democrat. Bruce Barton, 49, of Menifee, has been appointed to ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Jeremy M. Kane of Towson, MD: "Maria and I join all Californians in remembering Lance Corporal Jeremy Kane, a courageous Marine who fearlessly served our nation. He dedicated his life to protecting our freedom and together we honor his service and sacrifice. We send our deepest condolences to Jeremy\'s friends and family and fellow Marines as they mourn this tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time." Kane, 22, died January 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Kane was assigned to 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, CA. In ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Offers Rewards for Information in Two Unsolved Cases
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today offered rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in a California court of the person or persons responsible for the following two unsolved cases in California. The following is a brief description of each crime and the reward amount offered: On December 12, 2000, 24-year-old Carlos Centino’s mother reported him missing and his whereabouts remained unknown until January 2, 2001, when his body was found in a rural area in Riverside County. The $50,000 reward was requested by Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco. On the morning of November 16, 2007, a hit-and-run driver struck 13-year-old Carissa Nwene in Desert Hot Springs. She was thrust from the roadway and landed in a nearby field. Despite efforts to resuscitate Carissa Nwene, she died ?'); document.write('
Recovery Task Force Director Herb K. Schultz Issues Statement on Bureau of State Audits Interim Reports
'); document.write('California Recovery Task Force Director Herb K. Schultz issued the following statement today regarding the Bureau of State Audits (BSA) interim reports which identified several departments that fell short of implementing internal controls or meeting other federal requirements as mandated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act): “Each state department identified by the Bureau of State Audits is working diligently to implement immediate solutions that will make certain stimulus funds are pumped into both programs and projects to help Californians during these difficult economic times and put them back to work,” said California Recovery Task Force Director Herb K. Schultz. “I have met with each department to discuss the audit findings and I want to ensure the people of California that solutions are being put ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Launches Second Phase of Free Digital Textbook Initiative
'); document.write(' In his continued commitment to protect education and provide as many resources as possible to teachers in the classroom, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today launched the second phase of his first-in-the-nation free digital textbook initiative. The initiative reviews existing free digital textbooks against California’s rigorous academic standards to identify which free textbooks are standards-aligned and may be used in California’s classrooms. The second phase calls on content developers to submit high school history-social science and higher-level math course textbooks for review against California’s academic content standards. The first phase of the initiative focused on high school math and science textbooks. “Resources like digital textbooks play a critical role in our 21st century educational landscape, and expanding my first-in-the-nation initiative will provide local school districts ?'); document.write('
Legislative Update
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed the following bill: SB 55 by Senator Ellen Corbett (D-San Leandro) - The State Bar Act. Click here for signing message. (Note: Click on bill number for more information on the bill.)'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in San Bernardino County Due to Severe Winter Storms
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Bernardino County due to a series of winter storms that have closed roads, caused widespread utility outages, damaged at least 124 homes and required people to relocate to emergency shelters. Yesterday, Acting Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Francisco and Siskiyou counties due to a series of winter storms that have brought high winds and significant amounts of precipitation statewide, and have caused the loss of human life, injuries, flooding, heavy snows and mudslides throughout the state. The effects of these storms are expected to continue for the next several days. The text of the proclamation is below: ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on California Unemployment Rate
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Employment Development Department reported the state’s unemployment rate in December was unchanged at 12.4 percent: “Boosting employment remains the single most important challenge facing our country and our state. That’s why I announced the California Jobs Initiative as part of my budget and that’s why my budget fully funds education and holds the line on taxation. Keeping California cost-competitive and preparing our citizens for the 21st century workforce are the keys to strengthening our economy. I look forward to partnering with the legislature to implement this plan to boost employment, create jobs and stimulate our economy.”'); document.write('
Acting Gov. Brown Proclaims State of Emergency in California Counties Due to Severe Winter Storms
'); document.write('Acting Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Francisco and Siskiyou counties due to a series of winter storms that have brought high winds and significant amounts of precipitation statewide, and have caused the loss of human life, injuries, flooding, heavy snows and mudslides throughout the state. The effects of these storms are expected to continue for the next several days. The text of the proclamation is below: A PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS on January 17, 2010, a series of winter storms began in California, bringing high winds and significant amounts of precipitation statewide, and its effects are expected to ?'); document.write('
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: Robert Ambroselli, 43, of Roseville, has been appointed director of the Division of Adult Parole Operations for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Since 2007, he has served as deputy director of the Division of Adult Parole Operations for CDCR. Ambroselli previously served CDCR as regional parole administrator in 2007, associate director from 2006 to 2007, parole administrator I from 2002 to 2006, parole agent III from 2001 to 2002, parole agent II and assistant unit supervisor for the interstate unit from 2000 to 2001, and parole agent II and corrections compact coordinator for the Interstate Unit in 2000. Prior to that, he was a parole agent I for the fugitive apprehension unit from 1998 to 2000 ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds New Solar Incentive
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) established a California Solar Initiative (CSI) Thermal Program to provide incentives to promote the installation of solar water heating systems: “Today’s decision brings us even closer to achieving the goals of my California Solar Initiative. In 2004, I said that we could increase energy efficiency by harnessing the power of the sun, and we have made incredible progress. Families and businesses up and down the state are saving money and cleaning our air using solar. This incentive will further encourage Californians to invest in solar technology to heat their water, creating more green jobs and moving our green economy forward.” CSI was first conceived in 2004 when Governor ?'); document.write('
Governor Schwarzenegger Sends U.S. Senate Leaders Letter on Clean Air Act
'); document.write('Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent the following letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging them to oppose any effort in the Senate to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to enforce the Clean Air Act to fight global climate change. January 21, 2010 The Honorable Harry Reid Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Reid and Senator McConnell, I am writing to urge you to reject efforts to block enforcement of Clean Air Act requirements to reduce carbon dioxide and other global climate change pollutants. The Clean Air Act ?'); document.write('
Acting Gov. Brown Proclaims State of Emergency in California Counties Due to Severe Winter Storms
'); document.write('Acting Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Francisco and Siskiyou counties due to a series of winter storms that have brought high winds and significant amounts of precipitation statewide, and have caused the loss of human life, injuries, flooding, heavy snows and mudslides throughout the state. The effects of these storms are expected to continue for the next several days. The text of the proclamation is below: A PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS on January 17, 2010, a series of winter storms began in California, bringing high winds and significant amounts of precipitation statewide, and its effects are expected to ?'); document.write('
Thirteen California Agencies to Receive Nearly $11 Million in Recovery Act Grants For Jobs in Growing Industries
'); document.write('Governor Schwarzenegger’s California Recovery Task Force today announced $10.7 million in federal economic stimulus grants that will provide more than 2,100 Californians from a broad cross-section of the state with training in the skills they need to move from the unemployment rolls to the payrolls of a wide variety of industries throughout the state. “This funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will open the way to new, successful careers for thousands of Californians,” said Herb K. Schultz, Director of the California Recovery Task Force. “Workers across the state will learn the skills that employers need in today’s rapidly changing workforce and prepare workers to help restore California’s economy to world leadership.” Thirteen agencies throughout California will receive a combined $10.7 million to ?'); document.write('
California Receives Nearly $11 Million in Recovery Act Grants For Jobs in Growing Industries
'); document.write('Governor Schwarzenegger’s California Recovery Task Force today announced $10.7 million in federal economic stimulus grants that will provide more than 2,100 Californians from a broad cross-section of the state with training in the skills they need to move from the unemployment rolls to the payrolls of a wide variety of industries throughout the state. “This funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will open the way to new, successful careers for thousands of Californians,” said Herb K. Schultz, Director of the California Recovery Task Force. “Workers across the state will learn the skills that employers need in today’s rapidly changing workforce and prepare workers to help restore California’s economy to world leadership.” Thirteen agencies throughout California will receive a combined $10.7 million to ?'); document.write('