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October 26, 2012
Thompson promises federal safeguards
LAKE BERRYESSA â€" A community meeting that was at times contentious, bordering on unruly, fostered a dialogue Thursday night on what the future might hold for communities and recreation at the lake.
The meeting focused on the fate of the contractor in charge of six of the seven resorts at Lake Berryessa, and a proposal by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, for a national conservation area (NCA) whose boundaries would include the lake.
LAKE BERRYESSA â€" A community meeting that was at times contentious, bordering on unruly, fostered a dialogue Thursday night on what the future might hold for communities and recreation at the lake.
The meeting focused on the fate of the contractor in charge of six of the seven resorts at Lake Berryessa, and a proposal by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, for a national conservation area (NCA) whose boundaries would include the lake.
October 25, 2012
It is always difficult to summarize an hour and a half of spirited discussion. More than a hundred local area residents packed the Capell Valley Fire Station on Octobr 25th to discuss the future of the Lake Berryessa region. Thanks to the Lake Berryessa Chamber of Commerce for organizing this important meeting.
October 24, 2012
I feel compelled to respond Mr. George Blevins and his “Open letter to Rep. Mike Thompson” on Oct. 16. Let's get the facts straight.
First, I have talked with the congressman numerous times about his “Obamacare” vote. Not only did he read the legislation, he wrote an amendment to the House bill, and worked behind the scenes to strengthen the Senate bill that eventually became law.
I also received a great fact-versus-fiction newsletter from the congressman on Obamacare, which I encourage everyone to read. It's on his website.
First, I have talked with the congressman numerous times about his “Obamacare” vote. Not only did he read the legislation, he wrote an amendment to the House bill, and worked behind the scenes to strengthen the Senate bill that eventually became law.
I also received a great fact-versus-fiction newsletter from the congressman on Obamacare, which I encourage everyone to read. It's on his website.
October 18, 2012
It would be easy to endorse Mike Thompson for Congress because he is a St. Helena resident.
He grew up here, worked for Bob Pestoni as one of his first jobs, stayed in St. Helena while serving in the California Legislature and later in the U.S. House of Representatives, and still calls St. Helena home. He travels back and forth from Washington, D.C. nearly every weekend and few people are surprised to see him around town. His wife, Jan, works as a nurse at St. Helena Hospital and Mike is the embodiment of “our” local hometown boy.
He grew up here, worked for Bob Pestoni as one of his first jobs, stayed in St. Helena while serving in the California Legislature and later in the U.S. House of Representatives, and still calls St. Helena home. He travels back and forth from Washington, D.C. nearly every weekend and few people are surprised to see him around town. His wife, Jan, works as a nurse at St. Helena Hospital and Mike is the embodiment of “our” local hometown boy.
October 15, 2012
BENICIA -- Aged and crumbling ships may be leaving the Suisun Bay "mothball" Reserve Fleet at a steady pace, but some of their value is being left behind.
Vallejo's California Maritime Academy, one of six state maritime schools nationwide, soon will see a nearly $400,000 funding influx, proceeds from the sale of the obsolete vessels. The new funding, $2.2 million overall, is due to a federal mandate requiring federal reinvestment into maritime schools.
Vallejo's California Maritime Academy, one of six state maritime schools nationwide, soon will see a nearly $400,000 funding influx, proceeds from the sale of the obsolete vessels. The new funding, $2.2 million overall, is due to a federal mandate requiring federal reinvestment into maritime schools.
October 12, 2012
Defiantly proud of this city, Mayor Osby Davis on Thursday commended the completion of Vallejo's waterfront parking structure as telling "the story of who we are and what we're going to be."
"Vallejo has come back from a lot," Davis said to an audience of several dozen atop the new multi-million dollar garage's pedestrian paseo, which opens to the public Monday. "To those who said we were dying, this is another heartbeat that shows you it's even stronger. We're not dead, and we're moving ahead."
"Vallejo has come back from a lot," Davis said to an audience of several dozen atop the new multi-million dollar garage's pedestrian paseo, which opens to the public Monday. "To those who said we were dying, this is another heartbeat that shows you it's even stronger. We're not dead, and we're moving ahead."
October 12, 2012
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means today released the following statement after a new Joint Committee on Taxation report showed that eliminating all of the itemized deductions in the tax code would only generate enough savings to reduce marginal tax rates by only 4 percent.
Issues:Fiscal Responsibility
October 1, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced a $777,690 Economic Development Administration Grant for the Shoreline Recreational Vehicle Park in Crescent City. The grant will fund the construction of water, sewer, roads, drainage and electrical infrastructure for the shoreline facility.
“Tourism plays a huge role in Del Norte County's economy, and the Shoreline Park will be a lynchpin of our tourism economy for years to come,” said Thompson. “These funds will put folks to work making infrastructure improvements, and will support local tourism jobs.”
“Tourism plays a huge role in Del Norte County's economy, and the Shoreline Park will be a lynchpin of our tourism economy for years to come,” said Thompson. “These funds will put folks to work making infrastructure improvements, and will support local tourism jobs.”
Issues:Jobs & Economy
October 1, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) will be in Kenwood for a question and answer session on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Kenwood Fire Station. The community is invited to come meet Thompson and ask him questions about issues that concern them.
Thompson has served in Congress since 1988, and prior to that served as a State Senator.
Thompson has served in Congress since 1988, and prior to that served as a State Senator.
September 26, 2012
The city's newest veterans memorial will be dedicated Saturday to honor of county residents who died while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Everyone is invited to attend the dedication ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m. in Veterans Memorial Park at Main and Third streets in downtown Napa.
Everyone is invited to attend the dedication ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m. in Veterans Memorial Park at Main and Third streets in downtown Napa.