Sonora, CA…The Forest had dozens of lightning strikes over the last 72 hours, see map below, resulting in 13 fires across our higher elevation areas. Four fires are designated either contained/controlled or out. Six fires are currently being monitored, all are under 1/4 acre in size with little potential for growth. Today fire personnel are […]
Sacramento, CA…The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). There are $80 million in tax credits available during this application period for businesses that are expanding and adding full-time jobs in the state. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, August 17, at […]
“Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.” ― Alexander Hamilton
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19 related deaths of Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Oscar Walter Rocha and Los Angeles Police Department Officer Valentin Martinez: “The deaths of these two heroes is a very real and painful reminder of the risks these men and women face every single day […]
Washington, DC… Thank you very much. Well, thank you very much, everybody. Please. (Applause.) This promises to be a very big and very important meeting, so bear with me. Take a little while. But it has to do with a thing called “drug pricing.” And as you know, Congress has been working on this for […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Effective Saturday, July 18, 2020. EBMUD is committed to keeping our parks – and park visitors – safe. Due to overcrowding at the Mokelumne River Day Use Area, the park will remain open but with reduced capacity on the weekends to allow for social distancing and to reduce the impact on the park’s […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, July 24, 2020 Calaveras Public Health reported five new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include three females between 18 to 49 years of age, one male between 50 to 64 years of age, and one male over the age of 65. Districts 2, 4, and 5 each […]
Angels Camp, CA…The plans for Calaveras County Schools and the fall reopening plans have been developed with technical assistance from Calaveras County Public Health. According to guidance from the California Department of Public Health on July 17, 2020, “ California public schools (traditional and charter), private schools (including nonpublic nonsectarian schools), school districts, and county […]
Yorba Linda, CA…(The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum) GOVERNOR WILSON: Well, thank you very much, Chris. Most generous. I’m not sure your grandfather would have recognized me. I have the great pleasure – in addition to welcoming all of you to the Nixon birthplace and library, I have the great pleasure of introducing to […]
Washington, DC…The 2010 Census counted 308,745,538 people living in the United States. Now, 10 years later, the 2020 Census is still counting and we will not know the final number until our work is done and presented to the president and Congress. However, the U.S. Census Bureau provides population estimates between the decennial censuses and […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California’s positivity rate – a key indicator of community spread – is trending upward in the 14-day average. Hospitalization rates are also trending upward in the 14-day average. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be […]
Angels Camp, CA…The boil water notice in the City of Angels was lifted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020. The City of Angels completed state-mandated water testing, and the results came back negative for harmful bacteria.The water is safe to drink and customers may resume normal use. Staff will hand-deliver notices this afternoon […]
San Andreas, CA…From Sheriff Rick DiBasilio..”The Sheriff’s Office is encouraging all to wear masks while out in public and not able to social distance. Sheriff’s Office personnel will wear masks when; There is time to apply a mask when contacting someone in public. Entering a residence when on a call for service. Entering any business […]
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 7573, legislation to replace the bust of Supreme Court Justice Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Justice Thurgood Marshall and to remove twelve […]
Amador County, CA – Since Friday’s COVID-19 update, Amador County Public Health confirms eleven additional COVID-19 cases in Amador County. Of these cases three are hospitalized locally and another is hospitalized out-of-county. Three of the cases reside in Jackson, 4 live in Ione, 2 live in Pioneer, 1 lives in Pine Grove, and another resides […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Calaveras Public Health reported seven new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include one female and two males between 0-17 years of age and one female and three males between 18 to 49 years of age. Six cases are from District 1 and one case […]
Vallejo, CA…In May, National Forests in California enacted state-wide campfire restrictions, until further notice, to protect the health and safety of communities and firefighters. Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a campfire on National Forests in California remain prohibited, except for developed campgrounds and certain permitted facilities. Check with local National Forests for any additional fire […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to construction in the area, an unmarked water line broke in the City of Angels which caused a disruption in water service for customers who live on the North end of Angels Camp. Public Works crews were able to quickly isolate the break, however, the City has issued a boil water notice […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. 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 […]
San Andreas, CA…This morning during a special meeting the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to pass an emergency ordinance that streamlines process for allowing restaurants and other businesses to serve customers outside. This will help businesses provide social distancing during COVID-19 and still allow them enough seating capacity to remain profitable. It will […]
San Andreas, CA…Board of Supervisors Back in Action for Special Meeting on Expanding Outdoor Dining During COVID-19. The full agenda with all the whereas and therefores is below… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 7/21/2020 9:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll […]
Sonora, CA…A total of 17 cases are being reported today, which includes cases of which we were notified over the weekend. 8 Saturday, 4 Sunday, and 5 today. 11 individuals are isolating at home, 2 are in isolation at the county jail (see statement below), 2 have completed their isolation period, and 2 are hospitalized. […]
Murphys, CA…A family-owned boutique winery is being attacked with phone calls, emails, comments on Facebook and acts of aggression that are of a political nature. The winery, Newsome Harlow Wines, is mistakenly thought to be the winery owned by California Governor Gavin Newsom. There is no connection between the Newsome Harlow Winery family and Gavin […]
San Andreas, CA…On Monday, July 20, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed the first death of a Calaveras County resident from complications related to COVID-19 illness. The individual was a male over the age of 65 who resided in District 4. The individual tested positive for the virus. He was unable to recover and passed away […]
Angels Camp, CA…PG&E crews working to replace power poles broke an unmarked water line at around 8:30 a.m. today, which caused a disruption in water service for customers who live on the North end of Angels Camp. Public Works crews were able to quickly isolate the break, however, the City has issued a boil water […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has determined, in collaboration with our 10 Sections, that education-based athletics for the 2020-2021 school year will begin with a modified season of sport schedule (see following pages for 2020-21 sports calendar). Our calendar reflects the season for each CIF sport and the last date for Section Championships and […]
San Andreas, CA…One of CCOG’s state mandated duties is to update the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Calaveras County every four years. The purpose of the RTP is to identify all types of transportation improvements needed to keep people and goods moving efficiently and safely over the next 20 years. Modes of transportation covered in […]
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the passing of Congressman John Lewis (D-GA): “We are a greater nation today because a young man in Alabama decided to devote his life to making “good trouble.” On the front lines of America’s struggle for justice, a young John Lewis literally shed some blood for the […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his plan for learning and safe schools ahead of the 2020–2021 school year, as the California Department of Public Health issued a framework for when and how schools should reopen for in-person instruction. “Learning is non-negotiable,” said Governor Newsom. “The virus will be with us for a year or […]
San Andreas, CA…One of CCOG’s state mandated duties is to update the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Calaveras County every four years. The purpose of the RTP is to identify all types of transportation improvements needed to keep people and goods moving efficiently and safely over the next 20 years. Modes of transportation covered in […]
