Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking members to fill vacancies on the newly created Market Enforcement Committee (MEC).  The MEC is an ad hoc committee that will meet and confer with the Market Enforcement Branch (MEB) on a variety of topics relative to the administration and enforcement functions of the branch.

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed two bills which will give local governments more economic development tools to help improve struggling communities. SB 107 and AB 2 will help cities and counties streamline efforts to enhance affordable housing in areas that need it the most.

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments.

Yosemite National Park, California - Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the Facelift, an annual event held to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. This year’s Facelift event will honor Yosemite National Park’s 125th Anniversary with special service projects and interactive anniversary-themed activities.

Oakland, California - A federal grand jury in Oakland indicted Daniel Rush today with taking illegal payments as a union employee, honest services fraud, attempted extortion, and money laundering announced Acting United States Attorney Brian J. Stretch and Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent in Charge David J. Johnson.

San Francisco, California - Golden Gate National Recreation Area will be holding a public forum on accessibility to gather public input on various accessibility topics for the park. All are invited to participate and learn about current accessible opportunities throughout the park.