John In The News
Garamendi calls order to stop Guard bonus repayments a step in right direction
FAIRFIELD — Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s order to stop the Pentagon from reclaiming re-enlistment bosses to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan got support Wednesday from Rep. John Garamendi.
Officials react to bid for repayment of guard bonuses
The California National Guard says it welcomes attention to the predicament of nearly 10,000 soldiers ordered to repay enlistment bonuses a decade after signing up to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Congressman rides with local police on mission of understanding
Congressman John Garamendi, D-Solano, was on a mission Wednesday to learn more about policing and policies.
Congressman Garamendi gives awards to outstanding women
The annual Women of the Year Awards Ceremony was held Thursday at Woodland Community College, where dozens of women from throughout the Third Congressional District received awards.
Garamendi gets another look at ‘future of energy independence’
Rep. John Garamendi traveled Wednesday to Montezuma Hills Road and a site 16 miles from Fairfield to see the future.
Congressman Garamendi tours Clayton Fire burn area, considers further federal response
U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-3rd District) traveled to Lower Lake this weekend to visit areas damaged by the Clayton Fire. He was joined by Lake County Supervisor Rob Brown. They discussed ongoing response and cleanup efforts.
Veterans in need get hand up at 15th Stand Down
Clifford Curry has a new leather jacket – and a new brother. The 79-year-old Vietnam veteran (1966-69), who had recently been living in his car for more than three months, was at the 15th annual North Bay Stand Down where he met Henry Nunes, 47, a Vallejo native and a Gulf War veteran (1987-90) who served on the USS Enterprise.
Stand Down touts veterans, offers resources
Call it a celebration of military veterans as well as a resource fest. By any name, Tuesday’s North Bay Stand Down kickoff in Dixon brought aid, hot meals and all manner of services to dozens of veterans considered at risk or homeless.
Three women honored for their service
Congressman John Garamendi's Women of the Year honors have been awarded to three Colusa County women for their work in the third congressional district community.
Women of the Year Awards being presented on Thursday
A number of women from throughout the Third Congressional District will be recognized by Congressman John Garamendi this week.