Camp Connell, CA…Everyone likes a good story. Or at least so the story is told. And it depends on who is telling the story too! For the last almost 9 years, the story teller has also been the main guy of a General Store located in the Sierra Mountains of California. He refers to his […]
Sacramento, CA…California continues to rapidly expand its energy storage statewide, adding 2,300 megawatts (MW) since last September for a total of 15,763 MW of battery storage capacity, according to new data released today. This reflects a 1,944% increase since the start of the Newsom Administration – up from 770 MW in 2019. Energy storage – particularly battery […]
New York, NY…Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has downgraded the Government of United States of America’s (US) long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Aa1 from Aaa and changed the outlook to stable from negative. This one-notch downgrade on our 21-notch rating scale reflects the increase over more than a decade in government debt and interest payment […]
Doha, Qatar…Today in Qatar, President Donald J. Trump signed an agreement with Qatar to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion. President Trump also announced economic deals totaling more than $243.5 billion between the United States and Qatar, including an historic sale of Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines to Qatar Airways. The […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…President Trump Participates in a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony and an Exchange of Agreements.
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and […]
San Andreas, CA…We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mark Twain Health Care District. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational efficiency, financial health, and continued growth of the Health Care District, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to […]
Washington, DC…Today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the UK markets while bolstering U.S. national security. This is a great deal for America. President Trump: “The deal includes billions […]
Philadelphia, PA…Rite Aid Corporation (“Rite Aid” or the “Company”) announced that it is pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for substantially all of its assets. To facilitate this process, the Company and its subsidiaries commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. During this process, Rite […]
San Andreas, CA…At its Special Board Meeting on April 30, 2025, the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) appointed Jeffrey Robertson to the Board of Directors, representing Division 3. Robertson fills the vacancy left by the retirement of longtime Board Member Bertha Underhill, who served from 2001 to 2009 and again from 2014 to 2025. Over […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Barger Golf Outing has supported Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation since 2007. This year we will celebrate our 18th annual event. Golfers at all levels are welcome – no handicap required. Fun features of the event include a putting contest, awesome auction, exciting raffle, delicious dinner and more. The tournament is named […]
Washington, DC… On April 30, the United States and Ukraine signed an agreement to establish the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. In recognition of the significant financial and material support that the people of the United States have provided to the defense of Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, this economic partnership positions our two countries […]
Davis, CA…(UC Davis)…Motion-activated field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis and cattle tail hair samples are helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed new light on how an expanding and protected gray wolf population is affecting cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses. Long believed extinct in California, a lone gray wolf was […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Department of Education announced its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections of its defaulted federal student loan portfolio on Monday, May 5th. The Department has not collected on defaulted loans since March 2020. Resuming collections protects taxpayers from shouldering the cost of federal student loans that borrowers willingly undertook […]
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025 (January, February, and March), according to the advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2024, real GDP increased 2.4 percent. The decrease in real GDP in the […]
Murphys, CA…Quyle Kilns is located at Brice Station in Murphys and has been in business since 1957. There are many amazing potters represented in the showroom. Lessons are available. #ruralliving #calaverascounty #outandaboutinthemotherlode #pottery
San Andreas, CA…Dick Tanner presented the history of the Tanner Family and Modern Logging Techniques at the April Dinner meeting of the Calaveras Historical Society. #Calaverascounty, #ruralliving #history #localhistory
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to newly released data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). “California isn’t just keeping pace with the world—we’re setting the pace. Our economy is thriving because we invest in people, prioritize sustainability, […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Competitive Grant Program (CGP) application process has been extended to April 30, 2025. Approximately $1,747,972 is available to promote the construction of housing and assist in the needs of our workforce earning up to 120-percent of area medium income, as […]
Arnold, CA…It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Don Fry, a beloved member of the Arnold community and a cherished friend to many. Don was a pillar of local real estate for over 45 years, known for his integrity, generosity, and unwavering commitment to the people he served. For more than […]
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) took action to implement President Trump’s Executive Action titled “Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce.” OPM proposed a rule to amend the civil service regulations to include Schedule Policy/Career for career employees with important policy-determining, policy-making, policy-advocating, or confidential duties. These employees […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a first-of-its-kind informational tool to help students better understand their options for education and career planning. The Cradle-to-Career (C2C) Data System links datasets from K-12 and higher education, social service, and workforce entities to unite information from disconnected data across sectors and provide insights previously unavailable. This system will allow the […]
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
