Feb 12, 2016: In three separate proclamations, President Obama declared three new national monuments in California protecting almost 1.8 million acres of public lands. Presidential Proclamation -- Establishment of the Castle Mountains National Monument Presidential … Continue reading President Obama Declares Three New National Monuments in California
Mar 16, 2016: President Obama announced the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. Merrick is currently a Chief Judge on the D.C. Circuit Court. In the announcement, Obama mentioned that when Merrick was … Continue reading Death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Sets the Stage for a Major 2016 Election Year Political Battle
Jan 31, 2016: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it will conduct a "collaborative review" of the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). A "collaborative review" does not compel the law enforcement agency to act … Continue reading San Francisco Police Shoot and Kill 26-Year-Old Mario Woods