Memorandum from the President’s Physician
Washington, DC…Memorandum from the President’s Physician
Calaveras Public Health Reports 2 Deaths and 1 New Case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, October 9, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 2 additional deaths from COVID-19 in Calaveras County. They include two females over the age of 65 who resided in District 1. The two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and were unable to recover. Both fatalities are linked to an outbreak among residents of […]
A Bit of Wisdom from 1796 Proving Past is Definitely Prologue
“The spirit of party serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another.” ~ George Washington
Six Arrested on Federal Charge of Conspiracy to Kidnap the Governor of Michigan
Chicago, IL…The Department of Justice today announced that six men have been arrested and charged federally with conspiring to kidnap the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer. According to a complaint filed Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta conspired to kidnap the Governor from her […]
Roadway Resurfacing October 17th on Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA…Roadway resurfacing work will be conducted on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 as part of the Mountain Ranch Road Improvements Project. The roadway work will be along Mountain Ranch Road between State Route 49 and Jeff Tuttle Drive. Traffic lanes along Mountain Ranch Road will be reduced to one lane with the use of […]
O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge Lane Closure 10/14/2020 9 PM to 9 AM
Copperopolis, CA…On October 14, 2020 there will be traffic delays on O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge to accommodate an emergency guardrail replacement project. Crews will be active overnight from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM. There will be one lane open to traffic and drivers should expect 15 to 20 minute delays. Construction equipment will be on […]
Governor Newsom Launches Innovative Strategies to Use California Land to Fight Climate Change, Conserve Biodiversity and Boost Climate Resilience
Sacramento, CA…Harnessing the innovative spirit of California, Governor Gavin Newsom today advanced an executive order enlisting California’s vast network of natural and working lands – forests, rangelands, farms, wetlands, coast, deserts and urban greenspaces – in the fight against climate change. A core pillar of Governor Newsom’s climate agenda, these novel approaches will help clean […]
Skunk Tested Positive for Rabies in Mountain Ranch, CA
Mountain Ranch, CA…On October 5, 2020, Calaveras Animal Services investigated a complaint of a lethargic skunk in the 6500 Block of Railroad Flat Road, in Mountain Ranch, CA. The skunk was transported to Animal Services and euthanized by Animal Control Officers on October 5, 2020. The skunk was sent to San Joaquin Public Health Laboratory […]
Emergency Fire Restrictions Extended on All California National Forests
Sonora, CA…Regional Forester Randy Moore extended Regional Order 20-18, Emergency Fire Restrictions, extending fire restrictions for all California national forests due to the extreme fire danger through Oct. 14. A copy of the updated Regional Order 20-21 will be posted on the Stanislaus National Forest web page as soon as we receive it from the […]
Ballots Mailed for November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
San Andreas, CA…Ballots went out in the mail today, and voters should see them arriving in their mailboxes beginning October 9th. Sign up at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov, to track your ballot and receive automatic email, text or voice call notifications. Ballot drop boxes were installed in Angels Camp, Valley Springs, San andreas, West Point, Copperopolis, and Arnold for […]
President Trump Cancels Stimulus Talks Till After Election. Says Nancy Pelosi Wants Too Large a Bailout for Democratic Run Areas
Washington, DC…President Trump calls off stimulus negotiations after he says Speaker Pelosi wants too much for bailout of Democratic run metro areas. From Twitter…”Nancy Pelosi is asking for $2.4 Trillion Dollars to bailout poorly run, high crime, Democrat States, money that is in no way related to COVID-19. We made a very generous offer of […]
Governor Newsom Selects Justice Martin Jenkins for California Supreme Court
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of Justice Martin Jenkins (Ret.) for Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. Justice Jenkins has held several prominent state and federal judicial positions throughout his career. He would be the first openly gay California Supreme Court justice and only the third African American man ever to […]
Over 4,000,000 Acres Burned So Far in 2020 California Fire Season.
Sacramento, CA…More than 16,600 firefighters continue to work towards containment on 23 major wildfires and one extended attack wildfire across the state. Yesterday, firefighters also responded to 26 new wildfires, bringing full containment to all but one, the Lambert Fire in Amador County. Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 8,300 wildfires […]
President Trump to Leave Hospital This Evening
Washington, DC….From President Trump via Twitter…”I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M. Feeling really good! Don’t be afraid of Covid. Don’t let it dominate your life. We have developed, under the Trump Administration, some really great drugs & knowledge. I feel better than I did 20 years ago!”
President Donald Trump Releases an Update from Walter Reed
Washington, DC…Trump released this yesterday from Walter Reed…”Doctors, Nurses and ALL at the GREAT Walter Reed Medical Center, and others from likewise incredible institutions who have joined them, are AMAZING!!!Tremendous progress has been made over the last 6 months in fighting this PLAGUE. With their help, I am feeling well!”
President Trump’s Physician Dr. Sean Conley With An Update From Walter Reed
Washington, DC…WATCH LIVE: President Trump’s Physician Dr. Sean Conley With An Update From Walter Reed
President Trump Now Receiving COVID-19 Treatment at Walter Reed
Washington, DC…President Trump Now Receiving COVID-19 Treatment at Walter Reed. A Presidential message and memo from his physician are below…
Calaveras Public Health Reports 2 New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County and Testing Site Moves to Tuolumne County in November
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, October 2, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The cases include two females between 18 to 49 years. Districts 1 and 3 each had one case to report. There are no new cases being reported in Districts 2, 4 and 5. “We’ve seen a […]
661,000 in Job Gains in September, Unemployment Down to 7.9%
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 661,000 in September, and the unemployment rate declined to 7.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. These improvements in the labor market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it. In […]
President & First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19
Washington, DC…”Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
Dignity Health Announces $282,000 Grant to Calaveras County to Protect Vulnerable Populations from COVID-19
San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health announced a $282,000 donation to Calaveras County for continued support of Project Roomkey, a strategy to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19. Project Roomkey provides assistance to homeless community members, who have tested positive, need to isolate due to exposure, or have health issues that put them in a high risk […]
Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through October 10th
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Bolster State’s Wildfire Preparedness and Response Efforts, Protect High-Risk Communities
Sacramento, CA…In the midst of the most destructive wildfire season in California history, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed a series of bills to improve the state’s emergency preparedness and response efforts, support wildfire survivors and safeguard communities in high fire hazard areas. “You only have to see what’s happening in California this […]
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Protect Mountain Lions and Other Wildlife from Toxic Rodenticides
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1788 by Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) prohibiting the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides which are known to poison mountain lions and other wildlife. Recent studies have found that 96 percent of necropsied mountain lions and more than 80 percent of the raptors studied showed exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides, […]
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Other Crime and Abuse
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed several bills to enhance protections for survivors of crime and abuse, including measures that establish an amnesty clause protecting survivors and witnesses of sexual assault, support victims in fertility fraud crimes and certain sexual assault cases in seeking justice, and relieve financial burdens on domestic violence […]
Yosemite National Park Implements Enhanced Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is experiencing poor air quality due to the Creek Fire, which is an ongoing wildfire burning near Yosemite National Park. The smoke from this fire is degrading air quality throughout the park by creating unhealthy levels of particulate matter. In response, Yosemite National Park has implemented park-wide Stage Two Fire Restrictions […]
Attorney General Becerra and Giffords Law Center Lead Lawsuit Demanding the Trump Administration Address the Threat of Unregulated Ghost Guns
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence led a coalition today in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration demanding the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) correct its interpretation of what qualifies as a firearm. The coalition also includes Bryan Muehlberger and Frank Blackwell, the fathers […]
Over 98% of Households Counted So Far in 2020 Census
Washington, DC…Over 98% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census as of today, with 31.9% counted by census takers and other field data collection operations, and 66.5% of housing units responding online, by phone or by mail. Every day, the U.S. Census Bureau releases the 2020 Census housing unit completion rate for the […]
President Trump in an Update on the Nation’s Coronavirus Testing Strategy
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Thank you. So beautiful out here. And thank you for joining us as we announce a massive and groundbreaking expansion in our testing capability of the — for the China virus. And as you know, it’s already setting records — records like nobody has ever seen before. Last week, we […]
Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Napa, Sonoma and Shasta due to the Glass and Zogg fires, which have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed homes and critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The Governor today also sent a letter to […]