Twentynine Palms, California - Joshua Tree National Park invites all 4th grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program.

Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase competitive solicitation process, the SCBGP awards funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).

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

Sacramento, California - The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) honored 92 employees today during its annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The Medal of Valor is earned by employees distinguishing themselves by conspicuous bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of correctional service. The Medal of Valor is the highest honor CDCR bestows upon its employees.

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring September 18, 2015, as POW/MIA Recognition Day in the State of California.

Sacramento, California - To make any train run on time you need a conductor, and this week the Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) did just that as it established a new governance structure.