Justice Department Sues Monopolist Google For Violating Antitrust Laws

Justice Department Sues Monopolist Google For Violating Antitrust Laws

Washington, DC…Today, the Department of Justice — along with eleven state Attorneys General — filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to stop Google from unlawfully maintaining monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices in the search and search advertising markets and to remedy the competitive harms. The […]

During Digital Roundtable with Leaders from Rural Communities, Governor Newsom Announces Release of $30.7 Million in Fifth Round of Homekey Awards

During Digital Roundtable with Leaders from Rural Communities, Governor Newsom Announces Release of $30.7 Million in Fifth Round of Homekey Awards

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of $30.7 million in the fifth round of awards for Homekey, California’s innovative, first-in-the-nation program to purchase and rehabilitate housing – including hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other properties – and convert them into permanent, long-term housing for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The […]

Presidential Proclamation on National Forest Products Week, 2020

Presidential Proclamation on National Forest Products Week, 2020

Washington, DC…Our Nation’s magnificent forests are a source of commerce, recreation, and pride for all Americans. America’s woodlands are capable of producing a myriad of products and materials that bolster our economy, improve our daily lives, supply our environment with clean air, and provide countless Americans an escape to hike and relax in a tranquil […]

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

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

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the President has approved California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents in Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Mendocino, San Bernardino, San Diego and Siskiyou counties. “Just got off the phone with President Trump who has […]

Tuolumne Man Arrested Weapons & Drug Charges

Tuolumne Man Arrested Weapons & Drug Charges

Early this morning, Deputy Wend spotted a car with several equipment violations traveling along Highway 108 in Sonora. Deputy Wend stopped the driver, 31-year-old Eran Strawn of Tuolumne. While speaking with Eran, Deputy Wend noticed suspected heroin sitting on the front passenger seat. The car was ultimately searched based on the drugs in plain view. […]

Calaveras Board of Supervisors October 19th Special Meeting on Ambulance Services

Calaveras Board of Supervisors October 19th Special Meeting on Ambulance Services

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be back in action for a special meeting on October 19th. They will receive an update from Calaveras County Fire Districts JPA regarding its progress in completing a Request for Proposal to provide ambulance services and provide direction to staff with respect to the related loan […]

The October 20, 2020 CUSD Board Meeting Agenda

The October 20, 2020 CUSD Board Meeting Agenda

San Andreas, CA… The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to partner with its families and communities in order to graduate all students as engaged, responsible and skilled citizens enabling them to achieve personal success. Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the board […]

President Trump on Protecting America’s Seniors

President Trump on Protecting America’s Seniors

Fort Myers, FL…Thank you. What a nice group. AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please. We’re going to be talking to our great senior citizens. That’s what I’m here […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 Death and 2 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 Death and 2 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, October 16, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 1 additional death from COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The individual was a male over the age of 65 who resided in District 1. The individual tested positive for COVID-19 and was unable to recover. HIPAA privacy rules regulate the sharing of protected health information. […]

Retail Sales Have Recovered & Now Running Above Pre Covid-19 2019 Numbers

Retail Sales Have Recovered & Now Running Above Pre Covid-19 2019 Numbers

Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau announced the following advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2020: Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2020, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $549.3 billion, an increase of 1.9 percent (± […]

Calaveras County Grand Jury’s Grand Jury Report Card

Calaveras County Grand Jury’s Grand Jury Report Card

San Andreas, CA…The 2019 – 2020 Calaveras County Grand Jury has just released a report entitled The Grand Jury Report Card – “Responses to the 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: […]

Calaveras County Grand Jury Report on Disaster Preparedness

Calaveras County Grand Jury Report on Disaster Preparedness

San Andreas, CA…The 2019 – 2020 Calaveras County Grand Jury has just released a report entitled Disaster Preparedness – “What is Your Number?”. The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows: “Inspired by the 2018-2019 Marin County […]

The 2019 – 2020 Calaveras County Grand Jury Has Just Released a Report Entitled Calaveras County Detention Centers.

The 2019 – 2020 Calaveras County Grand Jury Has Just Released a Report Entitled Calaveras County Detention Centers.

San Andreas, CA…The Summary section of the report states why the grand jury undertook the investigation and notes the report’s most significant issues, findings, and recommendations, as follows:  “The Calaveras County Grand Jury is required by law to inquire into the condition and management of the detention centers within the County on an annual basis […]

Come to the City of Angels Candidates Forum!

Come to the City of Angels Candidates Forum!

Angels Camp, CA…This educational forum will be held in conjunction with Destination Angels Camp, aimed toward providing the community with an opportunity to see where each of our local candidates stand. This event is a FREE event, with food & beverages available for purchase. You can attend this event in person starting at 5 pm, […]

Governor Newsom’s Policing Advisors Announce Recommendations to Improve Police Response to Protests and Demonstrations

Governor Newsom’s Policing Advisors Announce Recommendations to Improve Police Response to Protests and Demonstrations

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released recommendations from his policing advisors for improving police response to protests and demonstrations and a series of actions in response. The release of the report follows the Governor’s signing of a package of legislation last month to reform policing practices and tackle discrimination in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. […]

Executive Order on Establishing the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council

Executive Order on Establishing the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council

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 as follows: Section 1. Purpose. As I declared in Executive Order 13855 of December 21, 2018 (Promoting Active Management of America’s Forests, Rangelands, and Other Federal Lands To Improve Conditions […]

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 New Case of COVID-19 & Dr. Dean Kelaita’s Last COVID Update

Calaveras Public Health Reports 1 New Case of COVID-19 & Dr. Dean Kelaita’s Last COVID Update

San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The new case is a male between 18 to 49 years of age who resides in District 1. There are no new cases reported in the remaining Districts. Everyone is at risk for COVID-19 and should […]

SEIU Local 1021 endorses Jeff Davidson for Calaveras County Water District

SEIU Local 1021 endorses Jeff Davidson for Calaveras County Water District

Valley Springs, CA…For this upcoming 2020 election SEIU Local 1021 has endorsed a series of candidates who prioritize the well-being and livelihood of our working-class communities. Jeff Davidson, vying for re-election to the CCWD board, has proven his value and commitment to Calaveras community throughout his 17 years of service on the board. “After many […]

Improvements to Murphys Grade Road will Lead to Delays

Improvements to Murphys Grade Road will Lead to Delays

Murphys, CA…Beginning October 13, 2020 and continuing through mid-November there will be a road improvement project on Murphys Grade Road. Expect traffic delays on Murphys Grade Road from Angels Camp to the town of Murphys. Crews will be active during daylight hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be one lane open to […]

Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway

Columbia Air Attack Base New Firehawk Helicopter Training Underway

Columbia, CA…This year, the Columbia Air Attack Base will receive a new helicopter, the Firehawk. This modern helicopter will be an important fire-fighting resource. To ensure the safety of the public and our crews, we will be conducting Pilot training from October 11th through October 17th, and Fire Crew training November 2nd through November 13th. […]

Event Being Held this Evening as Columbia School District Celebrates Electric School Buses Joining Fleet

Event Being Held this Evening as Columbia School District Celebrates Electric School Buses Joining Fleet

Columbia, CA…In collaboration with our partners, Blue Bird and Cummins Electrified, A-Z Bus Sales will be hosting a media event tomorrow October 13th at 5:00 PM for Columbia Union School District. We are celebrating the delivery of the first all-electric school buses in California under the VW Mitigation Trust Plan. Columbia Union School District received […]

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Indigenous Peoples Day

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Indigenous Peoples Day

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday issued a proclamation declaring October 12, 2020, as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the State of California.  The text of the proclamation is below: PROCLAMATION For the second year in a row, California proclaims today as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today we celebrate the Indigenous peoples who call California home and who […]

Attorney General Becerra and Secretary of State Padilla Send Cease and Desist Letters on Ballot Drop Boxes

Attorney General Becerra and Secretary of State Padilla Send Cease and Desist Letters on Ballot Drop Boxes

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla sent a cease and desist order to the California Republican Party to stop operating unofficial ballot drop boxes. This follows reports of unofficial drop boxes being operated by Republican campaigns in Fresno, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. “There is nothing more precious […]

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today with Full Agenda. The agenda is below…. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 10/13/2020 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. Conference with legal […]

November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election – West Point Drop Box Location has Moved

November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election – West Point Drop Box Location has Moved

San Andreas, CA…The West Point ballot drop box location has been moved from West Point Lumber to the West Point Trading Post located at 22663 Hwy 26, West Point, CA 95255. The drop box at the West Point Trading Post is available Monday through Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. On Election Day, November 3rd, 2020 […]