AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Livermore California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/livermore-ca 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/livermore-ca https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:29:00 -0500 Video: Chen Doubles Down on Doubling Taxes In early January, the Steel Campaign exposed Jay Chen for supporting single-payer health care https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-chen-doubles-down-on-doubling-taxes-31456677-garberville-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-chen-doubles-down-on-doubling-taxes-31456677-garberville-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As a proud military community, San Diego is at the forefront of ensuring our national defense system is promoting climate resilience. Congressman https://www.americantowns.com/news/event-recap-national-security-climate-resilience-and-environmental-protection-a-conversation-with-congressman-scott-peters-31456780-oakland-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/event-recap-national-security-climate-resilience-and-environmental-protection-a-conversation-with-congressman-scott-peters-31456780-oakland-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congress is supposed to work together to get things done; that’s been Congressman Peters’ approach and that’s how he’ll https://www.americantowns.com/news/endorsement-after-his-best-term-scott-peters-an-easy-pick-in-50th-congressional-district-31456782-bakersfield-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/endorsement-after-his-best-term-scott-peters-an-easy-pick-in-50th-congressional-district-31456782-bakersfield-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 GARDEN GROVE, CA – On Tuesday, Sen. Lindsay Graham unveiled his bill to implement a nationwide abortion ban, another step in Republicans’ https://www.americantowns.com/news/ca45-michelle-steel-will-be-rubber-stamp-for-national-republicans-dangerous-antiabortion-agenda-31456813-garden-grove-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ca45-michelle-steel-will-be-rubber-stamp-for-national-republicans-dangerous-antiabortion-agenda-31456813-garden-grove-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 GARDEN GROVE, CA – After repeated requests from the community to debate Lieutenant Commander Jay Chen, Congresswoman Michelle Steel continues to https://www.americantowns.com/news/ca45-michelle-steel-hides-from-voters-declines-all-public-forums-31456816-garden-grove-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ca45-michelle-steel-hides-from-voters-declines-all-public-forums-31456816-garden-grove-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM), the nation’s largest statewide Democratic Party representing 10 million https://www.americantowns.com/news/cadem-launches-nations-largest-voter-protection-program-to-fight-back-against-gop-misinformation-31457636-sacramento-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cadem-launches-nations-largest-voter-protection-program-to-fight-back-against-gop-misinformation-31457636-sacramento-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the bipartisan American Music Fairness https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-blackburn-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-ensure-artists-are-paid-for-their-music-across-all-platforms-31459614-fresno-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-blackburn-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-ensure-artists-are-paid-for-their-music-across-all-platforms-31459614-fresno-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned witnesses during a hearing of the Environment and Public Works https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-highlights-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding-for-wildfire-recovery-urges-flexibility-for-additional-emergency-relief-funds-31459620-oakland-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-highlights-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding-for-wildfire-recovery-urges-flexibility-for-additional-emergency-relief-funds-31459620-oakland-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington—The Senate passed a resolution last night introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tammy Baldwin https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-resolution-recognizing-september-as-national-workforce-development-month-31459700-carlsbad-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-resolution-recognizing-september-as-national-workforce-development-month-31459700-carlsbad-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) announced that seven universities, one nonprofit, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-feinstein-announce-over-43-million-in-funding-for-advancement-of-scientific-research-in-california-31459610-san-bruno-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-feinstein-announce-over-43-million-in-funding-for-advancement-of-scientific-research-in-california-31459610-san-bruno-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced he is co-sponsoring the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-supports-bipartisan-legislation-to-reform-the-electoral-count-act-31459628-long-beach-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-supports-bipartisan-legislation-to-reform-the-electoral-count-act-31459628-long-beach-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved California’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-announces-california-to-receive-up-to-11-billion-in-federal-funding-to-promote-small-business-growth-and-entrepreneurship-through-the-american-rescue-plan-31459626-bakersfield-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-announces-california-to-receive-up-to-11-billion-in-federal-funding-to-promote-small-business-growth-and-entrepreneurship-through-the-american-rescue-plan-31459626-bakersfield-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) have introduced legislation to formally recognize the Tule River https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-feinstein-introduce-legislation-to-enact-a-water-settlement-between-the-tule-river-tribe-and-the-united-states-31459630-anaheim-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-feinstein-introduce-legislation-to-enact-a-water-settlement-between-the-tule-river-tribe-and-the-united-states-31459630-anaheim-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act, https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-introduces-legislation-to-expand-financial-services-access-in-underserved-communities-31459635-irvine-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-introduces-legislation-to-expand-financial-services-access-in-underserved-communities-31459635-irvine-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla joined Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) along with Representatives Teresa Leger https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-cosponsors-legislation-to-expand-federal-loan-forgiveness-for-educators-31459637-modesto-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-cosponsors-legislation-to-expand-federal-loan-forgiveness-for-educators-31459637-modesto-ca.html Government and Politics Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500