Valerie Gotten
Valerie G has been an editor with California Newswire for several years, is a gifted theremin player, can quote copious lines from 'Red Dwarf' and also knows where her towel is. Oddly, she does not drive, nor does she take the bus. She identifies as both human and democrat.
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Two to California Energy Commission, Thanks Art Rosenfeld for His Dedicated Service
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- The Governor yesterday announced the appointment of Anthony Eggert and Robert Weisenmiller to the California Energy Commission and expressed his...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California Assistance to Help Haiti Recover after Earthquake
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Following yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that California's specially-trained Urban Search and Rescue Team, California...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces 760 Local Education Agencies Set to Participate in State’s Race to the Top Plan to Date
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Schwarzenegger today announced that to date, 760 local educational agencies have submitted memorandum of understandings (MOU) to partner with...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Humboldt County Due to Earthquake
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a state of emergency in Humboldt County due to a 6.5 earthquake which occurred on...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights California Jobs Initiative to Help Get Economy Back on Track
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Emphasizing that this year’s number one priority is creating jobs and returning people to work to get California’s economy back...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Cap-and-Trade Program Recommendations
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the Economic and Allocation Advisory Committee issued their final recommendations to...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Department of Fish and Game Helicopter Crash Victims
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Wednesday) issued the following statement regarding the deaths of Clu Cotter of Fresno, Kevin O'Connor of...
California Recovery Task Force Announces $17.8 Million Awarded For California Data Centers and Telecom Industry
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- The California Recovery Task Force yesterday announced that California companies and organizations have been awarded $35 million in American Recovery...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Provides Constitutional Amendment Language to Increase Higher Education Funding, Shift Funding from Prisons
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Following up on his State of the State proposal to make higher education a priority, yesterday, the Governor has submitted...
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Lays out Priorities, Urges Continued Bipartisan Teamwork in State of the State Address
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered his annual State of the State address before a joint session of the California legislature....
Calif. Assemblymember Nava Introduces Oil Industry Fair Share Act
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- On the eve of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s State of the State Address, and the release of his 2010-11 Budget Proposal,...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Lester Snow as Natural Resources Secretary
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Lester Snow as secretary for the California Natural Resources Agency and also...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Action Taken by 11 States to Move Forward with a Low Carbon Fuel Standard
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Thanks Congressman George Radanovich for Service to California
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding California Congressman George Radanovich’s (R-Mariposa) announcement that he will not seek...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Two to Ventura County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointments of Roger L. Lund and William Brennan Lynch to judgeships in the Ventura...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Two to Solano County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointments of John B. Ellis and Timmy P. Kam to judgeships in the Solano...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints V. Raymond Swope to San Mateo County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of V. Raymond Swope to a judgeship in the San Mateo County Superior...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints William Johnson to San Joaquin County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of William D. Johnson to a judgeship in the San Joaquin County Superior...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Stephen Gallon to Riverside County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Gallon to a judgeship in the Riverside County Superior Court....
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Two to Orange County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointments of Beatriz M. Gordon and Dennis J. Keough to judgeships in the Orange...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Pamela Butler to Monterey County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Pamela L. Butler to a judgeship in the Monterey County Superior Court....
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Donna Tarter to Kings County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Donna L. Tarter to a judgeship in the Kings County Superior Court....
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Two to Kern County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointments of Jose R. Benavides and Susan M. Gill to judgeships in the Kern...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Tricia Bigelow Presiding Justice of Second District Court of Appeal
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Tricia A. Bigelow as presiding justice of the Second District Court of...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Poli Flores Jr. to Imperial County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Poli Flores Jr. to a judgeship in the Imperial County Superior Court....
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement After U.S. Senate Passes Health Care Reform Legislation
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement on Dec. 24th, urging continued work on health care reform legislation that won’t...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Miramar Marine
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Pfc. Serge Kropov of Hawley, PA: “Private First...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments for 12.22.09
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: First, Ronnie Caplane, 61, of Oakland, has been reappointed to the Workers’...
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Names Joan Sullivan Deputy Mayor Of Education
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa yesterday named Joan Sullivan Deputy Mayor of Education. She is the founder of the Bronx...
Nava to close loophole in California law in response to Richmond Gang Rape
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Responding to the brutal gang rape incident of a minor in Richmond, California, Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Vice Chair...
Nava and California Breast Cancer Survivors Urge State Leaders to Spare Cuts to Breast Cancer Screening
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Assemblymembers Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, health organizations, breast cancer...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Launch of Climate Registered Program at Copenhagen Conference
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after The Climate Registry, joined by several government, environmental and business leaders...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins Chanukah Celebration at Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and local leaders of the Jewish community today joined Chabad of Sacramento to celebrate Chanukah at the...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Presents Medal of Valor Award to 27 California State Employees
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday presented 27 state employees with the Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor award for demonstrating extraordinary...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Election of New Assembly Speaker
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the following statement regarding the election of Assemblymember John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) as speaker of...
Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, and Audrina Patridge put their creativity to fashionable good use for Starlight Children's Foundation
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- On Dec. 19, 2009 Forever 21, Inc. is launching a charitable line of T-shirts personally designed by notable celebrities...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Proclamation for Special Election to Fill Vacancy in 37th Senate District
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following proclamation today, declaring June 8, 2010 the date for a special election in California’s...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Diesel Vehicle Regulations
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Following a meeting on the state’s landmark Diesel Vehicle regulations yesterday (Dec. 9) by the California Air Resources Board, Governor...
Komen Affiliates Urge Calif. State Leaders to Spare Cuts to Breast Cancer Screening Access for Neediest Women
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), breast cancer survivors and advocates from all seven California Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on U.S. EPA’s Final Ruling on Greenhouse Gas Emissions as Public Health Threat
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final ruling that...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Alternative Fuel Vehicles at 2009 L.A. Auto Show
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- Continuing his commitment to alternative fuels and efficient, clean cars, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today highlighted the wide range of...
Young Actress to spearhead Starlight Children's Foundation StarPower Program, proving you're never too young to give back
LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation - which for 25 years has helped seriously ill children and their families cope with their...
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: Fred Ameri, 69, of Newport Beach, has been reappointed to the Santa...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Communications Director Matt David Issues Statement After Senator Steinberg’s Comments on Appointment of Sen. Maldonado
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Schwarzenegger's Communications Director Matt David today issued the following statement after Senator Steinberg’s comments on the Governor’s recent appointment...
Calif. Assemblymember Hall to Co-Host 5th Annual Compton Turkey Giveway
COMPTON /California Newswire/ -– Assistant Speaker pro Tempore Isadore Hall, III (D – Compton) announced today he will join Compton City Councilmember Dr. Willie...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger, U.S. Senators Feinstein and Boxer Urge President Obama to Support California High Speed and Intercity Rail
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ --Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today sent the following letter to President Barack...
Calif. Assemblymember Hall Announces Members of the Select Committee on Re-Entry
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- According to a news release issued today, Speaker Karen Bass (D- Baldwin Hills) has named the following members to the...
Foreclosure Crisis in California Addressed at Sacramento Hearing
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbra), Chair of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, led the second in a series of...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Decision to Reject Workers’ Compensation Rate Increase
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued a statement after Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner rejected a second request by the Workers’ Compensation...
Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Applauding Pfizer’s Decision to Include California in Global R&D Network
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday issued the following statement applauding Pfizer’s announcement to include California in its global research and development...
