President Donald Trump’s Full Speech at Republican National Convention

President Donald Trump’s Full Speech at Republican National Convention

Washington, DC…(PBS Newshour)..President Donald Trump said this year’s election is “the most important election in the history of our country” in his address on the final night of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 27, 2020. He opened his remarks by acknowledging the Americans affected by Hurricane Laura, as well as the efforts of state […]

Governor Newsom Announces Plan to More than Double State’s Testing Capacity, Reduce Turnaround Time

Governor Newsom Announces Plan to More than Double State’s Testing Capacity, Reduce Turnaround Time

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has signed a groundbreaking contract with a major diagnostics company, which will allow California to process up to an additional 150,000 COVID-19 diagnostic tests a day, with a contractual turnaround time of 24-48 hours. The goal is to stand up a laboratory facility and begin processing tens […]

FDA Authorizes First Diagnostic Test Where Results Can Be Read Directly From Testing Card

FDA Authorizes First Diagnostic Test Where Results Can Be Read Directly From Testing Card

Silver Spring, MD…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the first antigen test where results can be read directly from the testing card, a similar design to some pregnancy tests. This simple design is fast and efficient for healthcare providers and patients and does not need the use of an analyzer. “This […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today!

Calaveras Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today!

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Board of Supervisors resume their toils at 9am today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 8/25/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call To give public comment, call one […]

Evacuation Orders to Be Lifted on the MOC Fire

Evacuation Orders to Be Lifted on the MOC Fire

Groveland, CA…All areas currently under Evacuation Orders will be open to residents for repopulation beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. The following road closures will remain in effect, however; they will be open to residents with identification. Highway 49 from 120 to Black Creek. Priest Coulterville Road, from Highway 120 to J132/Greeley Hill […]

California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support State’s Response to Northern California Wildfires

California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support State’s Response to Northern California Wildfires

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires burning in Northern California and support impacted residents in Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. “Thank you to the President for your […]

President Trump in August 23rd Press Briefing

President Trump in August 23rd Press Briefing

Washington, DC…Thank you very much.  And it’s good to see you all.  Hope you had a great weekend at your convention.  And we’re going to have a great convention coming up, and I look forward to it.  But before I discuss a very historic breakthrough in our fight against the China virus, I’d like to […]

Public Health Reports 1 New Death, 16 New Cases, and anOutbreak of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Public Health Reports 1 New Death, 16 New Cases, and anOutbreak of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA….On Friday, August 21, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed the second death of a Calaveras County resident from complications related to COVID-19. The individual was a female between the age of 50 to 64 years of age. This individual tested positive for the virus. She was unable to recover and passed away in […]

Moc Fire Response ~ Sheriff Bill Pooley

Moc Fire Response ~ Sheriff Bill Pooley

Groveland, CA…I have received several inquiries from concerned citizens regarding the Moc Fire and I’m reaching out to let you know I hear and understand your concerns. On August 20th the Moc Fire ignited and was reported to be approximately three acres. Working closely with our CalFire partners, we monitored the spread of the fire […]

Favorable Conditions Helped Firefighters Hold MocFire at Bay. 2,800 Acres, 0% Containment, 470 Personal

Favorable Conditions Helped Firefighters Hold MocFire at Bay.  2,800 Acres, 0% Containment, 470 Personal

Groveland, CA…The weather was favorable for firefighters today.  The fire had no major changes.   Current Situation: Continued threat to approximately 1,500 residences. Threat to critical power and water distribution infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, PG&E and Moccasin Fish Hatchery. Evacuations: UPDATE 7:00 PM If you need or have non-emergency Moc Fire information, please […]

CAL FIRE Statewide Fire Update

CAL FIRE Statewide Fire Update

Sacramento, CA…State, federal, local, and military resources are on the front lines aggressively battling the dynamic wildfires across California. As they continue their efforts, you can do your part to plan, prepare, and stay aware. Learn more at readyforwildfire.org. Please watch the video below for a statewide update for August 21, 2020 on the fire […]

Big Basin Redwoods Extensively Damaged by Wildfires, Many State Parks Closed Due to Fires

Big Basin Redwoods Extensively Damaged by Wildfires, Many State Parks Closed Due to Fires

Sacramento, CA…State Parks Issues Full, Partial Closures of Park Units Due to Ongoing Wildfires. State Parks issued full or partial closures for more than two dozen parks due to the ongoing wildfires burning across much of the state. Camping reservation holders impacted by the wildfires are being contacted with cancellation information. Some parks remain partially […]

Calaveras County Removed From County COVID-19 Monitoring List After Brief Stay

Calaveras County Removed From County COVID-19 Monitoring List After Brief Stay

San Andreas, CA…Today, August 20, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed that Calaveras County will be taken off the County Monitoring List. Local COVID-19 data has fallen below the limits outlined by the California Department of Public Health for three consecutive days. Per the state, industries or activities that were required to close this week unless […]

New Sawmill Pressure Reducing Value Station and Subsequent Boil Water Advisory – September 9 2020

New Sawmill Pressure Reducing Value Station and Subsequent Boil Water Advisory – September 9 2020

Copperopolis, CA…On Thursday, September 9th, Calaveras County Water District will be installing a new Pressure Reducing Value (PRV) Station in the Distribution System feeding approximately  275 customers in the Copperopolis area.  Outreach efforts through email, text, phone calls, and physical door tags has occurred in anticipation of this event to give customers as much notice […]

A Message from Goodyear to Our Customers, Partners and Associates on Allowing BLM but not Other Logos in Workplace

A Message from Goodyear to Our Customers, Partners and Associates on Allowing BLM but not Other Logos in Workplace

Akron, OH…Yesterday, Goodyear became the focus of a conversation that created some misconceptions about our policies and our company. For those not aware, a widely circulated image sparked a strong reaction, and we wanted to take the opportunity to provide some important context to the visual and our policies. First, the visual in question was […]

Governor Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Fires, Extreme Weather Conditions

Governor Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Fires, Extreme Weather Conditions

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today declared a statewide emergency to help ensure the availability of vital resources to combat fires burning across the state, which have been exacerbated by the effects of the historic West Coast heat wave and sustained high winds. “We are deploying every resource available to keep communities safe as California battles […]

Calaveras County & Angels Camp COVID-19 Update for August 18th

Calaveras County & Angels Camp COVID-19 Update for August 18th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County & Angels Camp COVID-19 Update for August 18th. This is the joint session portion with the County Health Officer and others delivering the current status and fielding questions after the County was placed on the monitoring list with closes additional business sectors. About an hour of video is below…

Angels Camp City Council Will Hold Special COVID Meeting This Afternoon at 1:30pm

Angels Camp City Council Will Hold Special COVID Meeting This Afternoon at 1:30pm

Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp City Council Will Hold Special COVID Meeting This Afternoon at 1:30pm. The full agenda is below… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, August 18, 2020 THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, ISSUED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020, THE RALPH […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Hold Special COVID Meeting This Afternoon at 1:30pm

Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Hold Special COVID Meeting This Afternoon at 1:30pm

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Board of Supervisors to Hold Special COVID Meeting This Afternoon at 1:30pm. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 8/18/2020 1:30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call To give public comment, call one of the […]

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action with Two Meetings Today

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action with Two Meetings Today

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action with Two Meetings Today. The full agenda for the first one is below… LIVE Webcast Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 8/18/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road   San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads:  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Video Call to Order Roll Call To […]

El Dorado County Resident Tests Positive for Plague

El Dorado County Resident Tests Positive for Plague

South Lake Tahoe, CA…El Dorado County health officials have been notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague. The individual is currently under the care of a medical professional and is recovering at home. It’s believed that the person, an avid walker, may […]

Calaveras County Continues Cooling Centers Through Thursday

Calaveras County Continues Cooling Centers Through Thursday

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division has issued a heat advisory due to extreme heat for an extended period. Cooling centers will continue through Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 10AM to 6PM at the following locations where the heat will be most extreme. The location for the cooling […]

CCWD Asking for Customers to Conserve Water During this Heat Wave

CCWD Asking for Customers to Conserve Water During this Heat Wave

San Andreas, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that power is likely to be shut off to much of Calaveras County between 3-10PM each day from August 17-20. CCWD is urging customers to conserve water and only use it for critical health and safety needs during this heat wave. While CCWD has backup generators […]