Washington, DC…The Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo is yet another deeply troubling decision that takes our country backwards. Republican-backed special interests have repeatedly turned to the Supreme Court to block common-sense rules that keep us safe, protect our health and environment, safeguard our financial system, and support American consumers and workers. And once again, the […]
Sacramento, CA…California notched another victory against Big Oil. The industry announced it is pulling its referendum aimed at repealing California’s law protecting neighborhoods from the dangerous impacts of drilling. The measure that would have appeared on this November’s ballot could have allowed the oil industry to keep drilling new wells within 3,200 feet of homes […]
Raleigh, NC…President Biden is holding a rally on Friday, his first campaign stop after his stumbling performance in the Thursday night presidential debate. Biden will be joined at his rally by rappers Fat Joe and E-40, who will each perform for the crowd. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) and Attorney General Josh Stein (D) […]
Washington, DC…US Supreme Court Limits “Enron Rule” or “Obstruct an Official Proceeding” Prosecutions. This ruling could lessen, overturn or eliminate many J-6 felony cases. From the syllabus…”The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 imposes criminal liability on anyone who corruptly “alters, destroys, mutilates, or conceals a record, document, or other object, or attempts to do so, with […]
Washington, DC…From the syllabus…”The Court granted certiorari in these cases limited to the question whether Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., 467 U. S. 837, should be overruled or clarified. Under the Chevron doctrine, courts have sometimes been required to defer to “permissible” agency interpretations of the statutes those agencies […]
Atlanta, GA…President Joe Biden and his predecessor, former President Donald Trump meet in the key battleground state of Georgia for their first debate of the 2024 election cycle, moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. #CNN #News
Washington, DC…For weeks, WHCA has advocated for the inclusion of our White House travel pool inside the studio for the presidential debate. Our work has included outreach to the White House, the campaigns of both President Biden and former President Trump and the debate host network CNN. We appreciate that CNN is providing a television […]
Washington, DC…Argued March 18, 2024—Decided June 26, 2024. Under their longstanding content-moderation policies, social-media platforms have taken a range of actions to suppress certain categories of speech, including speech they judge to be false or misleading. In 2020, with the outbreak of COVID–19, the platforms announced that they would enforce these policies against users who […]
Sacramento, CA…Following the transmittal of the 2024 State of the State address to the Legislature today, Governor Gavin Newsom released his address directly to the people of California in virtual remarks. The Governor’s address emphasizes California’s commitment to strengthening democracy, civil rights and social progress in the face of consequential threats — and highlights the […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 6/25/2024 10:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Staff Announcements This is a time for […]
Washington, DC…(AP)…Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will resolve a long-running legal saga that spanned multiple continents and centered on the publication of a trove of classified documents, according to court papers filed late Monday. Assange is scheduled to appear in […]
Angels Camp, CA… The City of Angels Camp is located in the heart of the California Foothills and is home to Gold Rush history, beautiful landscapes, a lifestyle that many want to be a part of, and is home to the world famous Calaveras County Frog Jump Jubilee every May. City Council meetings are held […]
Sacramento, CA…On the 5th anniversary of the state’s apology to California Native American peoples, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state’s support for the return of over 2,800 acres of ancestral land to the Shasta Indian Nation. This return is one of the largest in state history and part of the state’s ongoing efforts to right […]
Washington, DC…On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we recognize that Juneteenth not only marks […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Office of Emergency Services reminds the public to avoid misinformation about the Aero Fire incident. The most accurate information and resources for the Aero Fire can be found through the following sources: Webpages: CAL-Fire Aero Fire Overview: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/6/17/aero-fire. Evacuation orders and warnings: https://community.zonehaven.com/ Calaveras Office of Emergency Services Everbridge Emergency Alert Registration: https://fireprevention.calaverasgov.us/Emergency-Alerts Social Media: […]
Washington, DC…Briefing by Biden Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
Copperopolis, CA…Update: The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with Calaveras OES is continuing to monitor the wildfire in Copperopolis. Here are the latest updates: Fire Status: The wildfire has reached roughly 1,500 acres. 5,000 residents are without power. Road Closures: Highway 4 at Little John Road (Highway 4 at Obyrnes Ferry) is closed. Pool […]
Copperopolis, CA…The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to monitor the wildfire near Areo Road in Copperopolis. Here are the latest updates: The wildfire has reached 1,000 acres. Highway 4 is closed between Little John Road and and Pool Station Road. Evacuation Centers: Valley Springs Veterans Hall (189 Pine Street, Valley Springs) for residents west […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious: “Jennifer and I offer our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and entire Los Angeles County Fire Department for the loss of Firefighter Andrew Pontious. His service protecting the Los Angeles community will never be forgotten.” On […]
Washington, DC…(AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion decision since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago. The nine justices ruled that abortion opponents lacked the legal right to sue over the federal Food and Drug […]
Sacramento, CA…A new draft regulation announced by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will require that insurers that use new catastrophe modeling must write more policies in distressed areas, with larger insurance companies required to insure properties in distressed areas at a rate equal to 85% of the insurer’s statewide market share. This is part of […]
Sonora, CA…After a late snow year and lingering damage to Stanislaus National Forest roads, Acting Forest Supervisor Beth Martinez has issued a forest order extending the seasonal road closures for affected roads in the Mi-Wok/Summit and Calaveras Ranger Districts, effective June 11 through June 30. “After another winter of heavy snow, especially later in the […]
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 […]
Wilmington, DE…(AP)…President Biden’s son Hunter convicted of three felony charges related to a gun purchase, including making a false claim by saying he wasn’t a drug user.
San Andreas, CA…Here’s Mama, a delightful short-haired Tortie who is about 2 years old. Mama was brought to the shelter by a woman who was caring for a community cat colony. Mama gave birth to 9 kittens in July of 2023, and was a great little mama to them. 7 survived and were placed in […]
Normandy, France…President Biden Delivers Remarks on D-Day in Normandy, France. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet a group of World War II D-Day veterans who fought at Omaha Beach at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, Thursday, June 6, 2024, on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. (Official White House Photo by […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be Back in Action on June 11. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 6/11/2024 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. […]
Groveland, CA…Continuing their efforts to engage in more direct community outreach and transparency, the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District will host a community town hall event, Wednesday, June 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Groveland Community Resilience Center, 18986 Ferretti Road, Groveland, California. Representative of the Ranger District as well as […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Council of Governments is Back in Action Tonight. The full agenda is below… Calaveras Council of Governments Regular Meeting 6/5/2024 5:30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Rd. San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet To view or participate in the meeting online, please use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81992800651?pwd=Ig9Qh9spbc3W2GdhLE3e3K0eCoQRpN.1 […]
Sonora, CA…With pile burning operations nearly complete in the Cedar Ridge area, crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District will turn their attention to other locations on the corridor. Over the next few days, fire crews will begin pile burning operations in the Sandbar Flat Campground as well as the Crandall OHV area. […]
