1st Quarter GDP Crashes Down to 1.6%

1st Quarter GDP Crashes Down to 1.6%

Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2024 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2023, real GDP increased 3.4 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on source data that […]

President Joe Biden on Senate Passage of the National Security Package

President Joe Biden on Senate Passage of the National Security Package

Washington, DC…Tonight, a bipartisan majority in the Senate joined the House to answer history’s call at this critical inflection point. Congress has passed my legislation to strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership: we stand resolutely for democracy and freedom, and against tyranny and oppression. […]

Mornings with the One Percent™ Supervisors Meeting Replay Below

Mornings with the One Percent™ Supervisors Meeting Replay Below

Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings. 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 of our […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 4/23/2024 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249   Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code […]

Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB Lead Multistate Coalition to Defend U.S. EPA’s Final Rule for Light-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards

Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB Lead Multistate Coalition to Defend U.S. EPA’s Final Rule for Light-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards

Oakland, CA…On behalf of California and leading a multistate coalition of 23 attorneys general and four cities, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) filed a motion to intervene in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to help defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s final rule for light- and medium-duty […]

On Earth Day, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom Dedicate First New State Park in a Decade

On Earth Day, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom Dedicate First New State Park in a Decade

Modesto, CA…California will soon have its first new state park since 2014.  On Earth Day, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom helped dedicate the new state park, Dos Rios, just 8 miles west of Modesto in the Central Valley. The new state park is set to open on June 12, which coincides […]

President Biden on Actions to Protect U.S. Steel and Shipbuilding Industry from China’s Unfair Practices

President Biden on Actions to Protect U.S. Steel and Shipbuilding Industry from China’s Unfair Practices

Pittsburgh, PA…Hello, Pittsburgh. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Robert, thank you for that introduction and for sharing your story about being a third-generation steelworker and a Marine Corps veteran. Where are you? Are you over on this side? There you are. Well, I want to thank you for the — your new president, by the […]

State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Leads to Nearly 500 Arrests, Recovery of 160,000 Stolen Goods in Just 3 Months

State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Leads to Nearly 500 Arrests, Recovery of 160,000 Stolen Goods in Just 3 Months

Sacramento, CA…State law enforcement officials continue to disrupt organized retail crime in California. Since January, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has made 474 arrests and recovered more than 160,000 stolen goods valued at nearly $4.2 million.    “California will continue to lead more takedowns and make more arrests to keep our communities safe. […]

Disney Set to Invest $1.9 Billion in New Theme Park and Lodging Experiences in California

Disney Set to Invest $1.9 Billion in New Theme Park and Lodging Experiences in California

Anaheim, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom  issued the following statement following the unanimous vote by the Anaheim City Council in favor of the Walt Disney Company’s $1.9 billion Disneyland Forward plan, with the final vote set to take place on May 7th: “Disney is making it clear that California is its home because we provide the welcoming […]

California and Norway Ink New Climate Partnership

California and Norway Ink New Climate Partnership

Larkspur, CA…California took significant new climate action with another partner today: Norway.  Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a delegation from Norway led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. Following a stop at San Quentin focused on criminal justice reform, the California and Norway delegations visited the Larkspur Ferry Terminal – with the backdrop of one […]

California Remains the World’s 5th Largest Economy

California Remains the World’s 5th Largest Economy

Sacramento, CA…The Gavin Newsom Administration says that thanks to continued economic growth and strong performances in a variety of industry sectors, California has again ranked as the 5th largest economy in the world. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “California continues to punch above its weight, overperforming all but a handful of the largest countries in the […]

John Stossel on The Growing Threat of Government Control of Your Car

John Stossel on The Growing Threat of Government Control of Your Car

New York, NY…The government may soon be able to shut down your car. Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill includes a kill switch for new cars. In an effort to reduce drunk driving, government wants devices in cars that will monitor and limit impaired driving. But there’s a big problem: these devices give government control over […]

United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith Visits Switzerland and New York

United States Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith Visits Switzerland and New York

Washington, DC…U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to Geneva and New York City April 15-23. In Geneva, the Special Representative and Ambassador Michèle Taylor will represent the United States as heads of delegation at the third meeting of the UN Permanent Forum for People on African Descent. There […]

G7 Leaders’ Statement on Iran’s Attack Against Israel

G7 Leaders’ Statement on Iran’s Attack Against Israel

Washington, DC…We, the Leaders of the G7, unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel. Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel, with the help of its partners, defeated the attack. We express our full solidarity and support to Israel and its people and reaffirm our commitment […]

McClintock Advocates for Warrant Requirement in FISA Renewal Bil

McClintock Advocates for Warrant Requirement in FISA Renewal Bil

Washington, DC…Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor: I don’t discount the mounting dangers we face from enemies abroad. But we also cannot discount the dangers we face at home from the very powers this bill would continue. The FBI abused these powers 278,000 times in a single year and turned them […]

President Joe Biden on $7.4 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation for 277,000 More Borrowers

President Joe Biden on $7.4 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation for 277,000 More Borrowers

Washington, DC….Today, my Administration is canceling student debt for 277,000 more people, bringing the total number of Americans who have been approved for debt relief so far under my Administration to 4.3 million borrowers through various actions. These 277,000 borrowers are enrolled in my Administration’s SAVE Plan, or were approved for relief because of fixes […]

Clean California Gateway Monument Signs – Calling All Foothill Contractors! Bids Due 4/17/24

Clean California Gateway Monument Signs – Calling All Foothill Contractors! Bids Due 4/17/24

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County is partnering with Caltrans and the City of Angels Camp to install gateway monument and wayfinding signs at key locations along the state highways in Calaveras County. The project is approaching construction. and we need help from contractors. The Calaveras County Department of Public Works is seeking a construction contractor to […]

Auditor Says State Lacks Information on Effectiveness of Costly Homeless Programs

Auditor Says State Lacks Information on Effectiveness of Costly Homeless Programs

Sacramento, CA…Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee requested an audit of the State’s homelessness funding, including an evaluation of the efforts undertaken by the State and two cities to monitor the cost‑effectiveness of such spending. The following report (2023‑102.1) focuses primarily on the State’s activities, in particular the California Interagency Council […]

The Latest Small Business Optimism Index Doesn’t Bode Well for California

The Latest Small Business Optimism Index Doesn’t Bode Well for California

Sacramento, CA…Two surveys released today don’t paint a pretty picture nationally or in California for the small-business economy.  As it does the second Tuesday of every month, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) releases its latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report (also known as the Optimism Index) on the state of the small […]

Calaveras County Thermoplastic Striping Project Calaveritas Road 4/11/2024 – 4/12/2024

Calaveras County Thermoplastic Striping Project Calaveritas Road  4/11/2024 – 4/12/2024

San Andreas, CA…On April 11th and 12th there will be traffic delays on Calaveritas Road, from the Calaveritas Bridge to the intersection with Fricot City Road, to accommodate construction of the Thermoplastic Striping Project. Crews will be active during daylight hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be a slow and continuously rolling […]

Calaveras County Thermoplastic Striping Project Countywide Road Improvements

Calaveras County Thermoplastic Striping Project Countywide Road Improvements

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Department of Public Works would like to inform the public that the Thermoplastic Striping Project construction has resumed and will continue through the end of April. There will be traffic delays during the application of thermoplastic striping and traffic markings on the following roads: Calaveritas Road, Camanche Parkway South, French Gulch […]

Take Mr. Jaggar Home with You Today!

Take Mr. Jaggar Home with You Today!

San Andreas, CA…Meet Mr. Jaggar, a neutered male Pit Bull, estimated to be around 9 years old and weighing 60 pounds. If only this guy could talk! I bet we’d hear a great story. Jaggar was adopted from the shelter 7 years ago and is surprised to find himself back with us. No one has come to […]

Inflation Stubbornly Remains High. Shelter & Energy Costs Prime Pain Points

Inflation Stubbornly Remains High.  Shelter & Energy Costs Prime Pain Points

Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.  Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose in […]

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