Governor Newsom on August Jobs Report

Governor Newsom on August Jobs Report

Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement regarding the jobs report showing that California created 44 percent of the nation’s new jobs in August, having added 104,300 new jobs last month, again creating more new jobs than any other state: “California continues to lead the nation’s economic recovery, creating 44 percent of the […]

President Biden on the Economy, Bipartisan Infrastructure & $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Bill

President Biden on the Economy, Bipartisan Infrastructure & $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Bill

Washington, DC…Good afternoon. I want to start by thanking the House committees for working hard this week to advance critical components of the economic plan that I’ve put before the Congress. I know we still have a long way to go, but I’m confident that Congress will deliver to my desk both the bipartisan physical […]

Presidential Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week

Presidential Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week

Washington, DC…For 234 years, America’s Constitution has guided our growth, shaped our progress, and defined us as a Nation of sacred laws and fundamental values. When our democracy is tested, we draw strength from the Constitution to see us through. When we look ahead in our uniquely American way — restless, bold, and optimistic — […]

President Biden, Prime Minister Morrison of Australia, and Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom Announcing the Creation of AUKUS

President Biden, Prime Minister Morrison of Australia, and Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom Announcing the Creation of AUKUS

Washington, DC…PRIME MINISTER MORRISON: Well, good morning from Australia. I’m very pleased to join two great friends of freedom and of Australia: Prime Minister Johnson and President Biden. Today, we join our nations in a next-generation partnership built on a strong foundation of proven trust. We have always seen the world through a similar lens. […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 296 by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) – Sales and use taxes: exclusion: pawnbrokers: transfer of vested property. AB 361 by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) – Open meetings: state and local agencies: teleconferences. AB 442 by Assemblymember Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage) – […]

Governor Newsom Announces More Appointments

Governor Newsom Announces More Appointments

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Christina W.H. Wong, 54, of Chico, has been appointed to the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Wong has been Senior Program Coordinator at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency since 2002. She was a Mental Health Therapist at the Butte County […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Designed to Boost California’s Housing Supply and Fight the Housing Crisis

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Designed to Boost California’s Housing Supply and Fight the Housing Crisis

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed bipartisan legislation to expand housing production in California, streamline housing permitting, and increase density to create more inclusive and vibrant neighborhoods across the state. The suite of bills also will help address the interrelated problems of climate change and housing affordability by promoting denser housing closer to major employment hubs […]

Newsom Administration Awards Nearly $138 Million in Fire Prevention Grants to Build Resilience in Local Communities

Newsom Administration Awards Nearly $138 Million in Fire Prevention Grants to Build Resilience in Local Communities

Sacramento, CA…As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s key investments to bolster the state’s wildfire response and resilience efforts, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CAL FIRE) has announced it will direct nearly $138 million in funding for 105 local fire prevention projects that will help protect communities across California. “California and the western […]

More Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Downgraded

More Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Downgraded

Grizzly Flats, CA…As of September 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Evacuation Orders Downgraded, Effective Immediately in El Dorado County, Amador County, Alpine County. Evacuation Order Update: The following Evacuation Orders have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings in Amador County: Zones 4A and 5A. South of Highway 88 along the Amador/El Dorado County line from Dufrene […]

Hwy 88 a Key Sierra Nevada Roadway Opens After Closure From Caldor Fire

Hwy 88 a Key Sierra Nevada Roadway Opens After Closure From Caldor Fire

Alpine & Amador Counties, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and partner agencies reopened State Route 88 at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021. The roadway had been closed between Peddler Hill and Route 89/Picketts Junction, and later from Peddler Hill to Kirkwood due to the Caldor Fire, which according to Cal Fire had […]

Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 Near Bistro Espresso

Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 Near Bistro Espresso

Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Collision on Hwy 4 Near Bistro Espresso. Incident: 00203 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: ACROSS FM BISTRO Lat/Lon: 38.251442 -120.355701 Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 1:57 PM 7 Unit Enroute 1:57 PM 6 Unit Assigned 1:57 PM 5 Unit Enroute 1:57 PM 4 Unit Assigned 1:54 PM 3 […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

All Your Redistricting Questions Answered & All in One Place!

All Your Redistricting Questions Answered & All in One Place!

San Andreas, CA…Recently redistricting town halls were held throughout the county on what the potential changes that will need to be made to district boundaries in wake of the 2020 Census. The cliff notes version is while overall population in Calaveras County remained largely static where those people live in the county did not. District […]

Governor Newsom Highlights New In-Person Student Rates, Nation-Leading School Safety & Prevention Efforts

Governor Newsom Highlights New In-Person Student Rates, Nation-Leading School Safety & Prevention Efforts

Oakland, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom visited a TK-8 school in Oakland to highlight the state’s efforts to safely open schools for full in-person instruction, highlighting new state data showing that the vast majority of school districts are reporting that 95-100 percent of students are in-person. This, in addition to California leading national trends when it comes […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Near Merrell Rd / Sweet Brier Ln

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Near Merrell Rd / Sweet Brier Ln

Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Near Merrell Rd / Sweet Brier Ln Incident: 00423 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Merrell Rd / Sweet Brier Ln Loc Desc: IFO 11025 MERRELL Lat/Lon: 37.822261 -120.230941 Detail Information 10:02 PM 10 [19] B61-001 1185 IS 97 9:41 PM 9 [18] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 MILLER […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 21st! Shop Local & Save!!

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through September 21st! Shop Local & Save!!

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Live Weekdays 7-10am, This Morning’s Replays are Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]

Governor Gavin Newsom Should Survive Recall & Serve Out Remainder of Term

Governor Gavin Newsom Should Survive Recall & Serve Out Remainder of Term

Arnold, CA…Locally in our coverage area Alpine County is only County that followed the statewide trend.  From the Secretary of State’s Office… “Unofficial Election Results. Results will be certified by October 22, 2021. ( 18,185 of 18,185 ) precincts partially reporting as of September 15, 2021, 2:55 a.m.. Precincts are listed as “partially” reporting since […]

Stanislaus National Forest Reopens September 16, Enhanced Fire Restrictions Remain in Place

Stanislaus National Forest Reopens September 16, Enhanced Fire Restrictions Remain in Place

Sonora, CA…September 14, 2021— The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will lift the regional closure order affecting National Forests in California at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15. A key factor in the decision was an anticipated increase in available firefighting resources to California due to fire danger lessening in other areas of the […]

Forest Service Ending Regional Closure Order Two Days Early; Five Forests to Remain Closed Under Local Orders

Forest Service Ending Regional Closure Order Two Days Early; Five Forests to Remain Closed Under Local Orders

Vallejo, CA…Sept. 14, 2021. The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will end the regional closure order affecting National Forests in California at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15, two days prior to the original end date of Sept. 17. However, forest-wide closures will remain in place and be extended until midnight on September 22nd […]

AWA Declares “Stage 1” Water Alert & Customers Asked to Reduce Water Use Up to 20 Percent

AWA Declares “Stage 1” Water Alert & Customers Asked to Reduce Water Use Up to 20 Percent

Sutter Creek, CA…Amador Water Agency Directors declared a Stage 1 – Water Alert, effective immediately, at their regular Board meeting Thursday, triggering conservation requirements for water customers targeting a 20 percent reduction in use. Directors have been closely watching dry conditions in the watershed and low levels in reservoirs throughout the state. More recently, the […]