The bald eagle became a symbol of the United States in 1782.
Since then, generations of Americans have defended the freedoms represented by that symbol.
This Memorial Day, we honor the service members who gave their lives for our country and remember the freedoms that allow Americans to experience and share our public lands and wildlife.
As our nation approaches the Freedom 250 milestone, we remember that freedom has always carried a cost.
This Presidents Day, we reflect on the leaders who shaped America's history! As we count down to our Nation's 250th birthday, CIA honors the trailblazers who made it all possible. 🇺🇸
Valero is taking a $1 billion dollar loss just to get out of California by April 2026
The company will not comply with Gavin Newsom mandates and instead is willing to lose a billion dollars to leave
“When a company takes a billion dollar loss just to leave, you know something is seriously broken.”
“Valero just wrote off $1.1 billion. That is the cost they are taking to walk away from California rather than keep operating their Benicia refinery past April 2026.
— This facility processes 145,000 barrels of oil per day, representing 8.6% of California's entire gasoline production. 400 workers have lost their jobs.
200 contractors are The city of Benicia loses 17% of its entire budget, and California drivers, they are about to get hammered with the worst gas prices in American history.
University of California Davis economists calculate a 40 cents per gallon increase the moment Phillips 66 closes their Los Angeles refinery this December. Then another 81 cents when Valero shuts down four months later in April. That totals a $1.21 per gallon increase by August 2026, your 15 gallon fill-up jumps from $70 to at least $95.
The Stanford Energy Institute came up with even worse projections. They are showing potential spikes to $8 per gallon during supply disruptions.
UC Berkeley's Severin Borenstein, who has been tracking California energy markets for decades, warns these closures could create severe gasoline shortages with unprecedented price increases.
Here's the timeline that's about to wreck California's fuel supply: (shown)“
83 years ago, our Pacific Fleet faced devastation at Pearl Harbor, but the courage of our Sailors and civilians turned tragedy into resolve. Today, we honor their sacrifice and bravery, a legacy woven into the fabric of our Navy’s history. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay#NeverForget #USNavy @USNavyCNO@SECNAV
Today, we honor the memory of those lost on 9/11. As we reflect on that tragic day, we stand united in our commitment to protect our nation. We remember the heroes who responded and the resilience of our communities. Together, we are stronger. #NeverForget
Today, the City of Modesto voted on extending our lease through September of 2025! We want to thank all of our fans and partners for their continued support. We will see you at John Thurman Field next season!