EnvironmentGovonor Brown Asks President Obama To Permanently Ban New Offshore Oil and Gas DrillingDecember 13, 2016 | Randol WhiteA letter sent by Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday asks President Obama to permanently extend a temporary ban on new oil and gas drilling off the West Coast.
Obama Visits Lake Tahoe, Vows To ReturnAugust 31, 2016President Barack Obama called Lake Tahoe a pristine environment that must be protected. Obama spoke before a crowd of 7,000 at the Annual Lake Tahoe Summit Wednesday. It was the president’s first trip to what he called a “spectacular” lake. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dallas Remembers Slain OfficersJuly 12, 2016Honoring the five officers who were killed last week, President Obama spoke about strains on police and race relations in America. "Can we find the character as Americans to open our hearts to each other?" he asked.
Obama Meeting With Civil Rights Leaders At The White HouseFebruary 18, 2016(AP) - President Barack Obama meets with civil rights leaders on Thursday afternoon to discuss issues such as criminal justice and building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Obama Grants Monument Status To Vast Swath Of Calif. DesertFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - President Barack Obama is granting national monument status for nearly 1.8 million acres of scenic Southern California desert.
Health CareWhite House To Request $1 Billion For Cancer 'Moonshot'February 1, 2016President Obama plans to ask Congress for $755 million in cancer-research funding as part of his 2017 budget, according to the White House.
Environment$158 Million In President Obama's Budget For Valley Flood ControlFebruary 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittPresident Obama has proposed a budget for next year that includes ten projects between Hamilton City and Bakersfield.
State GovernmentMore Benefits Put Immigrants At RiskDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants are becoming eligible for more services and benefits in California. But these developments make them targets for scams. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Obama Calls For Immediate Access To Crash SiteJuly 21, 2014(UPDATED) -- Obama addressed the investigation into the downing of a Malaysian Airlines commercial flight in Ukraine.
