Washington, DC…President Trump announced a first-of-its-kind overhaul of Federal procurement policy in order to increase competition and efficiency while decreasing costs. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will conduct a sweeping review and rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). As the world’s largest buyer, spending […]
Sacramento, CA…Today, Senator Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) proudly announced that Senate Bill 712, also known as Leno’s Law, has passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee with bipartisan support. SB 712 removes outdated smog check requirements for classic vehicles that are 35 model years or older, ensuring these icons of California’s automotive history remain on the road and part of our cultural identity. […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump’s use of emergency powers to enact broad-sweeping tariffs that hurt states, consumers, and businesses. The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs through the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, creating immediate […]
San Andreas, CA…Each year, during the second week of April, we honor our 9-1-1 Dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week-long event, established in 1981, is an opportunity to celebrate and express gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a time to recognize their hard work and […]
Paradise, CA…California State Parks celebrated the graduation of 32 cadets on Friday, April 11. These dedicated individuals completed eight months of rigorous training and are ready to “Live the Parks Life” as State Park Peace Officers, joining the nation’s largest state park system. From the program’s start on September 3, 2024, the cadets have shown […]
Washington, DC…From the White House…”It’s cliché, yet true — the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and expecting a different result. The trade policies of the past several decades have failed this nation, its workers, and our communities. Twenty years ago, The New York Times Editorial Board responded to the January 2005 trade deficit of […]
Washington, DC…Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Apr. 11, 2025
Arnold, CA…Thank you to all of you who have & have had The Pine Tree as part of your news reading the last 20 years!!!!! It has been humbling and an honor to become part of your lives!! Many of you every day and for some multiple times a day. To see our traffic climb […]
Murphys, CA…Daily horror stories of breached secure personal information only reinforce the necessity to securely shred personal records and information in order to protect from identity theft. The members of the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club have created an easy one-stop drop off for all Calaveras residents to shred their personal documents on April 19 from 9:00 […]
New York, NY…Markets Continue Tariff Tantrums, However Talk of Buying Opportunities Starting to Creep In.
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom sent an appeal to the United States Department of Agriculture today appealing the abrupt and inexplicable termination of funding for California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program. Since 2022, California has utilized more than $88.5 million in LFPA funding to support local farmers, strengthen the state’s food supply system, and distribute […]
Walnut Creek, CA…Gas prices made a bigger jump this past week, with the average for a gallon of regular gasoline going up in California by more than 25 cents to $4.91. The national average is also up by more than 10 cents to $3.26. The last time the national average reached $3.26 was back in […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. Employment also increased in retail trade, partially reflecting the return of workers from a […]
New York, NY…Tariff Fallout Uncertainty Roils Markets Another Day. Dow Down Over 1,400
New York, NY…Market Turmoil as Tariffs Kick In, Dow Down Over 1,000
Washington, DC…President Trump Participates in the Make America Wealthy Again Event.
Washington, DC…For the first time in decades, the United States will see fair trade as President Donald J. Trump announces tariffs to level the playing field for American workers and businesses. Despite the rhetoric from politicians and the media, studies have repeatedly shown tariffs are an effective tool for achieving economic and strategic objectives — […]
Avery, CA…Join us for a fun-filled Spring Fling at Rossetti’s at The 19th Hole, where great food, good company, and local community spirit come together to support our annual 4th of July parade! We’ll be serving a delicious spread featuring chicken in a barrel, Manacotti, fresh salad, and dessert. This year’s event will also include […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. (a) America’s live concert and entertainment industry is the envy of the world. But it has become blighted by unscrupulous middlemen who sit at the intersection between artists […]
Avery, CA…Join us for a fun-filled Spring Fling at Rossetti’s at The 19th Hole, where great food, good company, and local community spirit come together to support our annual 4th of July parade! We’ll be serving a delicious spread featuring chicken in a barrel, Manacotti, fresh salad, and dessert. This year’s event will also include […]
Angels Camp, CA…On March 24, the Calaveras County Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Associate Superintendent Jared Hungerford as the interim Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Current Superintendent Karen Vail, who recently announced her retirement after 26 years of service to Calaveras County students, recommended Hungerford for the role to […]
Truckee, CA…The 21-member Governing Council of Sierra Jobs First, a regional collaborative representing seven counties in the eastern and central Sierra in the statewide California Jobs First initiative, voted on Friday to award a total of $9M to 40 projects meeting the pre-implementation, planning-phase criteria for Catalyst funding under the initiative, and with the most […]
Angels Camp, CA…We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Vicki McFall, longtime business owner of Blooms and Things. 🌻💔 Vicki was such a familiar and beloved face here in Angels Camp, as she spent many years creating the perfect flower arrangements for all of our special moments. We always enjoyed visiting with Vicki […]
Washington, DC…Postmaster General Louis DeJoy “After nearly five years as America’s 75th Postmaster General, and after informing the Governors in February of my intention to retire, I have today informed the Postal Service Board of Governors that today will be my last day in this role. I believe strongly that the organization is well positioned […]
Washington, DC…Since 1979, the U.S. Department of Education has spent over $3 trillion with virtually nothing to show for it. Despite per-pupil spending having increased by more than 245% over that period, there has been virtually no measurable improvement in student achievement: Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds are at the lowest level in decades. […]
Incline, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a long-term full closure of State Route 140 (SR-140) near Briceburg in Mariposa County as the result of a debris slide event. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, a debris slide occurred along SR-140 across both lanes resulting in an immediate full closure […]
Murphys, CA…It was another idyllic small town Americana Day for Irish Day in Murphys on Saturday. The clouds parted & our little corner of the world was very green indeed. Walt Markus was the well deserved parade Grand Marshal for his many many years of service to his community. Below are a couple of crowd […]
Murphys, CA…Today we celebrated two special students of the month! Sierra Johnson & Caitlyn Johnson! Sierra Johnson Sierra is often quiet in class, and this partially masks her talent in leadership. Sierra is an avid water sportster, representing Brat Harte in water polo and swim team. She is a member of FFA, Outdoor Science Club, […]
New York, NY…The markets continue their chaotic run this week with Dow, Nasdaq, S&P, Russell all down. One bright spot is the gold price at $2,993. It may be time to break out the gold pans 🙂
Arnold, CA…At Arnold Auto Supply they car about you and your car. In fact their relationship with your vehicle may last long after you pass it along to the next caretaker. For years have even helped sponsor local car shows and events. For them your care is much more than just transportation. They can help […]
